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A division bench led by chief justice GS Sandhawalia observed that "not even a leaf has moved" despite repeated requests from the Union ministry of law to create special courts for Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases. The court dismissed the state's assurances as "hollow promises," noting that no effective steps have been taken to upgrade infrastructure that was established 20 years ago. The court has directed the principal secretary, finance, to disclose the percentage of t ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 7 (PTI) The CPI(M) on Wednesday demanded the registration of an FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in the Chester Hill housing project in Solan and the removal of the chief secretary, days after the Himachal Pradesh government directed a fresh inquiry by the Deputy Commissioner. An advocate, Vinay Sharma, had filed a complaint on March 24 against government officials and other persons alleging benami land transactions related to the high-end housing scheme. So far, no FIR ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 7 (ANI): A fresh political storm has erupted in the controversy over allegations against the Acting Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta of the Himachal Pradesh government after the Communist Party of India (Marxist) demanded registration of an FIR against Sanjay Gupta, who is already under scanner in the Chester Hills land case. This demand comes in following a Himachal Pradesh High Court stay on a key portion of his order passed despite an alleged lack of juri ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh High Court has declared that any delimitation of Gram Panchayats carried out without adherence to statutory procedures is "patently illegal", issuing key directions ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections in the state. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Ranjan Sharma disposed of a batch of petitions, including Mahila Mandal of Village Umri vs State of HP, and stressed strict compliance with ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh High Court has declared that any delimitation of Gram Panchayats carried out without adherence to statutory procedures is "patently illegal", issuing key directions ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections in the state. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Ranjan Sharma disposed of a batch of petitions, including Mahila Mandal of Village Umri vs State of HP, and stressed strict compliance with ...Read More >
Shimla, (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday, leading to adjournment of the House for 20 minutes amid a protest by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP had moved an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on the Congress government's decision to introduce changes in the reservation roster for Panchayat elections. However, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania kept the request pending, triggering protests fr ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, accusing the state government of deliberately delaying Panchayat elections and undermining constitutional provisions. Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, while addressing mediapersons ahead of the Assembly proceedings, alleged that the government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was attemptin ...Read More >
Shimla, (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday, leading to adjournment of the House for 20 minutes amid a protest by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP had moved an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on the Congress government's decision to introduce changes in the reservation roster for Panchayat elections. However, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania kept the request pending, triggering protests fr ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, accusing the state government of deliberately delaying Panchayat elections and undermining constitutional provisions. Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, while addressing mediapersons ahead of the Assembly proceedings, alleged that the government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was attemptin ...Read More >
In a pivotal moment for India's judiciary, Chief Justice BR Gavai has put forth his recommendation for Justice Surya Kant to ascend as the next Chief Justice, succeeding him on November 24. As the senior-most Judge, Justice Kant is set to lead as the 53rd CJI for an anticipated 15 months. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has recommended justice Surya Kant as his successor, people in the know said. CJI has written to the central government regarding this. CJI Gavai is set to demit office on Novem ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government appointed Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), the law ministry announced on Thursday.He will formally take oath on November 24, succeeding Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai, and will become the first top justice from Haryana.Who is Justice Surya Kant? Born on February 10, 1962, in Petwar, a small village in Hisar district of Haryana, he grew up in a modest household. His father was a school teacher, and young Kant often helped with farm work while pu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Thursday notified the appointment of Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), marking the first time a jurist from Haryana will occupy the country's highest judicial office. He will take oath on November 24, a day after incumbent CJI Bhushan R Gavai demits office. Justice Kant will serve as the 53rd CJI and will have a tenure of about 14 months, retiring on February 9, 2027. The notification comes two days after CJI Gavai initiated the appo ...Read More >
Shimla, Oct 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) A court in Shimla on Thursday upheld the decision of Court of the Municipal Commissioner to demolish the mosque in Sanjauli, located on the outskirts of the Himachal Pradesh capital, as it was illegal and saw widespread protests. Rejecting the appeal for Himachal Pradesh Waqf Board and the Sanjauli Mosque Committee, Additional District and Sessions Judge Yajuvinder Singh directed to demolish all the floors of the mosque, which was declared illegal. On May 3, the ...Read More >
The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, In an era where almost all aspects of governance and decision-making involves the usage of technology, in varying degrees, Justice Surya Kant, poised to assume the office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) next month, has been a strong proponent of profound human enterprise in the domain of dispensing justice. In his recent address, Justice Surya Kant, ...Read More >
As the clock ticks towards November 23, the government is gearing up to choose the next Chief Justice of India. Current Chief Justice, B R Gavai, is set to retire, and the Union Law Minister will consult him for a successor recommendation. The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, sources said. The letter asking Justice Gavai to name his successor is set to be delivered either this evening or ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai on Monday recommended the name of Justice Surya Kant as his successor to the Centre, paving the way for Justice Kant to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India. The recommendation comes in response to the Law Ministry seeking CJI Gavai's suggestion for his successor, as he is set to retire on November 23. Justice Surya Kant, currently the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court and next in line by seniority, will as ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 27: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai on Monday recommended the name of Justice Surya Kant as his successor to the Centre, paving the way for Justice Kant to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India. The recommendation comes in response to the Law Ministry seeking CJI Gavai's suggestion for his successor, as he is set to retire on November 23. Justice Surya Kant, currently the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court and next in line by seniority, will assume office u ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union government has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, seeking his recommendation for the appointment of his successor. The process marks the formal initiation of the appointment procedure for the next CJI, a step that is conventionally taken about a month before the incumbent demits office. CJI Gavai is scheduled to retire on November 23. This is in line with the established convention that the outgoing CJI names the senior-most judge ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh high court on Tuesday issued an order prohibiting the use of donations made to Hindu temples for government schemes and unrelated public works. The court further directed that the funds must be spent strictly for the propagation of Hindu religion and dharmic purposes. "Every rupee of temple funds must be used for the temple's religious purpose or dharmic charity. It cannot be treated like general revenue for the State or general public exchequer," read the order of Division Be ...Read More >
The HC had directed the Union Government to produce, through a special messenger, the official file after Additional Solicitor General of India SD Sanjay appeared through video conferencing on Tuesday and clarified that the file containing notings is available. He submitted that the said file can be produced if for perusal of the court as to whether the competent authority was informed that sanction for prosecution has been granted against Saxena in the context of issue of extension sought for. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, has recommended the appointment of permanent judges to Karnataka, Madras and Tripura High Courts. "The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 15th September, 2025, has approved the proposal for the appointment of Shri Justice Kurubarahalli Venkataramareddy Aravind, Additional Judge, as a Permanent Judge in the High Court of Karnataka," said a statement uploaded on the officia ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, has recommended appointments to the Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka High Courts. The apex court Collegium has approved the proposal for the appointment of judicial officers Geetha Kadaba Bharatharaja Setty, Muralidhara Pai Borkatte, and Tyagaraja Narayan Inavally as Judges of the Karnataka High Court. In its meeting held on Monday, the SC Collegium also recommended the names of two ad ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday produced Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pankaj Sharma before the Court of the CJM Shimla, Sandeep Singh Sihag, in connection with the controversial death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) Chief Engineer Vimal Negi. Sharma, who was arrested by the CBI from Ghumarwin on Sunday afternoon around 12:00 pm, was first presented late Sunday night before the CJM at his official r ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 15 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday produced Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pankaj Sharma before the Court of the CJM Shimla, Sandeep Singh Sihag, in connection with the controversial death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) Chief Engineer Vimal Negi. Sharma, who was arrested by the CBI from Ghumarwin on Sunday afternoon around 12:00 pm, was first presented late Sunday night before the CJM at his official r ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday said the issue concerning ecology and environmental conditions was not going to be limited to Himachal Pradesh only as the entire Himalayan range, which was "very violent" this time, was facing it. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said it would pass its order on September 23 in the suo motu matter concerning issues relating to ecology and environmental conditions prevailing in Himachal Pradesh. "Ultimately, it is not going to ...Read More >
Shimla: Making its first arrest in the Vimal Negi death case, the CBI on Sunday arrested assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Pankaj Sharma, who had allegedly tampered with a pen drive found on the deceased's body when it was recovered near the Bhakra dam in Bilaspur in March.Sources said the CBI arrested Pankaj and charged him with tampering with crucial evidence in the case, which rocked the state earlier this year. Pankaj will be produced before a special CBI judge in Shimla on Monday.Negi, who serv ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday made its first arrest in the mysterious death case of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited's (HPPCL) Chief Engineer, late Vimal Negi. According to officials, the CBI has taken Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pankaj Sharma into custody. A 10-member team from Delhi reached Shimla on Saturday evening and left for Ghumarwin around noon on Sunday, where Sharma was detained. He is now being ...Read More >
Shimla, Sep 14 (PTI) Nearly four months after the Himachal Pradesh High Court transferred the probe into HPCL chief engineer Vimal Negi's mysterious death to the CBI, the agency on Sunday made the first arrest in the case, taking into custody a suspended assistant sub-inspector accused of tampering with evidence. The case had snowballed into a major controversy with Negi's wife claiming that her husband was tortured by his superiors in office. The opposition BJP had alleged deep-rooted corrupti ...Read More >
Observing that the situation in Himachal Pradesh has gone from bad to worse, the apex court said climate change is having a "visible and alarming impact" on the state. "We want to impress upon the state government and Union of India that earning revenue is not everything. Revenue cannot be earned at the cost of environment and ecology," a bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said. "If things proceed the way they are as on date, the day is not far when the entire state of HP may vani ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
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