Does a High Court Judgment Granting Benefits Continue to Operate When Stayed by the Supreme Court? Clarification on Precedential Value and Interim Relief

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh confirms that once the Supreme Court stays the operation of a judgment (here, the

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does the Principle of Granting ‘Work-Charge’ Status After 8 Years’ Service Extend to HPSEB Employees Even After Abolition of Work-Charge Establishment? (Precedent Affirmed)

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh reaffirmed that the directions regarding grant of ‘work-charged’ status after 8 years’ service, as

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Work Charge Status After 8 Years’ Service Apply Mutatis Mutandis to HPSEB Employees Despite Abolition of Work-Charge Establishment?

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirms that directions for grant of work-charge status after 8 years’ continuous service, as set

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Compliance With Court’s Direction in Service Matters Obliterate Contempt Liability Even After Delay? — Himachal Pradesh High Court Clarifies Applicability and Scope

The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that once governmental authorities comply with the court’s mandate in a service matter—even if

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Is Non-Disclosure of Criminal Antecedents by Bail Applicants a Sufficient Ground for Refusal of Bail Under NDPS Act?

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has held that failure to disclose prior criminal cases in bail petitions under the

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Administrative Rejection Orders Be Challenged When Subsequently Rescinded? Clarifying the Impact of Supervening Events on Pending Writ Petitions

When an administrative order impugned before the High Court is rescinded during the pendency of a writ petition, the proceedings

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Can a Writ Petition Challenging a Transfer Order Be Withdrawn After Rejection of Representation by Competent Authority? — No New Law Created, Precedent of Dismissal as Withdrawn

The court accepted the petitioner’s request to withdraw their challenge against a transfer order after the competent authority issued a

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Granting Regularization After One Year of Contractual Service, in Light of Precedent, Require Continued Appeal?

The High Court reaffirmed that when an appellant is granted the sought-after relief in accordance with prior authoritative precedent, further

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Is an Offer for One-Time Settlement (OTS) Validly Rejectable Solely Based on OTS Guidelines Linked to Primary/Collateral Security Value, Where Security Significantly Exceeds Loan?

The Himachal Pradesh High Court clarified that where the realizable value of primary and collateral security with a financial institution

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Is Withdrawal of a Writ Petition Permissible With Liberty to Seek Appropriate Remedy Where Representation Remains Unattended?

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reiterates that a writ petition may be withdrawn—without adjudication on merits—where the petitioner reserves liberty

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can a Long-Serving Employee Be Regularized to a Technical Post Without the Requisite Qualification? Himachal Pradesh High Court Affirms Need for Essential Technical Credentials

The Court held that practical experience alone does not suffice for regularization into a technical post such as electrician; the

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can ‘Bill Basis’ Engagement Be a Valid Ground to Deny Regularization Benefits to Workers? — Himachal Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Non-Discrimination Principle and Expands Precedent for Regularization Eligibility

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has clarified that the nomenclature of a worker as “bill basis” instead of “daily wage”

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh