Voluntary Change of Cadre Breaks Continuity for ACP Benefits: Commentary on Savita Guleria v. Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Board (2025 HHC 23949) Introduction The Himachal Pradesh...
“Compensation Mandate for State Take-Over of Private Educational Institutions’ Assets” Comprehensive Commentary on SANATAN DHARAM PRATINIDHI SABHA v. STATE (2025 HHC 19366) 1. Introduction The...
Post-FIR Addition of SC/ST Act Charges Does Not Bar Anticipatory Bail when Prima-Facie Ingredients Are Absent – A Detailed Commentary on Sahil Sharma v. State of Himachal Pradesh (2025 HHC 19540) 1....
BPL Certificate Sufficiency & Supernumerary Accommodation: A Commentary on Sahil Kumar v. HPSEB Ltd. (2025 HHC 18125) 1. Introduction Case Name: Sahil Kumar v. Himachal Pradesh State Electricity...
No Estoppel Against Statutory Recruitment Rules: Service Rendered in District Judiciary Not Countable for In-House High Court Promotions Commentary on: Yashwant Mandhotra v. High Court of Himachal...
“Vacancy-Centric Roster Rule” – Himachal Pradesh High Court Reinforces 50:50 Direct Recruit–Promotee Balance Comprehensive Commentary on Dr. Swati Aggarwal v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors., CWP...
Filial Consortium for Non-Dependent Children & Uniform Multiplier Beyond Retirement Commentary on Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. v. Satya Devi (2025 HHC 14619-DB) 1. Introduction The Himachal...
Rectification of Inadvertent Category Claims in Recruitment Applications: Bonafide Error Principle Introduction This commentary examines the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s decision in Manjana v. State...
Empowering Magistrates: Suo Moto Investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC Introduction This commentary analyzes the Himachal Pradesh High Court decision in Dharam Chand v. State of H.P. (2025 HHC...
Time-Barred Challenges: Affirming the Strict Deadline Framework under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act in NHAI v. Jagroop Singh Introduction The judgment in the case of NHAI v. Jagroop Singh...
Recognition of Supernumerary Reservation Posts and Prohibition of Negative Parity Claims in University Appointments Introduction The petition in Deepak Pathania v. Central University of Himachal...
Balancing Procedural Fairness and Penal Discretion in VAT Compliance under Section 16 of the HP VAT Act Introduction The judgment in M/S Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. v. Assistant Excise and Taxation...
Clarification on Exclusive Jurisdiction After High Court Appointment of Arbitrator 1. Introduction This case, titled “The Chief General Manager H.P. Telecom Circle & Others v. Kashmir Singh,” focuses...
Reaffirming Section 127 of the Income Tax Act: The Mandate of Reasoned Transfer and Opportunity of Hearing Introduction This commentary analyzes the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s decision in M/s...
Reaffirming the Limited Scope of Interference under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act Introduction The Himachal Pradesh High Court’s decision in The Executive Engineer, I&PH...
Strict Enforcement of Statutory Interest on Tax Defaults under Himachal Pradesh Passenger and Goods Taxation Act Introduction The case of General Manager, Punjab Roadways Pathankot versus Excise &...
Himachal Pradesh High Court Establishes Limits on State's Authority to Levy Water Cess on Hydropower Projects Introduction In the landmark case of JSW Hydro Energy Ltd and Another v. State of...
High Court Establishes No Vested Rights for Temporary Public Employees: LABH CHAND v. HRTC Introduction The case of LABH CHAND v. HRTC AND OTHERS adjudicated by the Himachal Pradesh High Court on...
Reaffirmation of Constitutional Principles in Public Employment: No Vested Rights from Temporary Engagements Introduction The case of Yogesh v. State of HP and Anr adjudicated by the Himachal Pradesh...
Limits of Temporary Engagement in Public Sector Employment: SHIVA SHARMA v. STATE OF HP Introduction The case of Shiva Sharma v. State of Himachal Pradesh and Others adjudicated by the Himachal...