Can a Government Employee Be Transferred Before Completing Normal Tenure Solely on the Basis of a DO Note? — Himachal Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Procedural Safeguards Against Arbitrary Transfers

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has held that transferring a government employee before completing the minimum tenure at a

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can the State Withhold Transfer of a Government Employee from Hard/Tribal to Soft Area Beyond Prescribed Tenure Solely Due to Non-Availability of a Substitute/Reliever? – Precedent Clarified and Policy Application Explained

The Himachal Pradesh High Court authoritatively clarifies that once a government employee has completed the prescribed tenure in a hard/tribal

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Is a Public Employee Entitled to Reconsideration for Transfer Against Anticipated Vacancies Due to Retirement?

The Himachal Pradesh High Court clarified that when a government employee’s transfer request is earlier rejected due to non-availability of

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Can a Government Employee Seek Transfer Near a Family Member Requiring Medical Care? Clarification on Rights and Administrative Discretion (Binding Authority for Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Courts)

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that while an employee’s compassionate circumstances—such as a spouse’s serious illness—merit consideration, administrative requirements

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

*Clarification on Voluntary Withdrawal of Criminal Petitions Upon Objection and Impact on Precedent Value*

The court held that, in light of the State’s reply outlining numerous cases against a petitioner and their family, a

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can a Criminal Appeal Against Acquittal be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution if the Appellant and Counsel Are Absent?

The Himachal Pradesh High Court affirms that in a criminal appeal against acquittal, the absence of both the appellant and

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Does a Writ Petition Become Infructuous After Pension Arrears Are Released? — Clarification of Mootness Doctrine and Redressal Completion in Pension Matters

The High Court clarified that once all admissible pension arrears are released and the petitioner’s grievance is redressed, the writ

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Recovery Orders Against Class-III Government Employees Be Issued Without Departmental Inquiry or Proof of Misconduct?

High Court of Himachal Pradesh Affirms Precedent, Reiterates Due Process Mandate for Recovery Proceedings Against Employees   Summary Category Data

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Does Compliance with a Fresh Consideration Order Warrant Closing Contempt Proceedings?

The court reaffirmed that contempt proceedings may be closed when the competent authority issues a fresh consideration order and undertakes

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Conviction Under Section 138 NI Act Be Set Aside on Compounding After Appeal? High Court Reaffirms and Clarifies Legal Position as Binding Authority

The High Court expressly permits compounding of offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act even after conviction and

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Regularization Entitle Previously Contractual Employees to Revised Pay Scale Benefits Under the 2022 Rules in Himachal Pradesh? — Precedent Affirmed and Clarified

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has reaffirmed that once contractual or temporary employees are regularized, they are entitled to

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh