Himachal Pradesh High Court launches the Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025, calling it “Not Just a Request for Assistance, But a Call of Conscience” to provide urgent help for victims of devastating rains and landslides across the State.
The State of Himachal Pradesh is facing one of its worst natural tragedies in recent years. Heavy rains, cloudbursts, and landslides have destroyed homes, displaced families, and shattered livelihoods.
Many districts are struggling with loss, despair, and destruction, and the State needs urgent support.
In view of this crisis, the Hon’ble Principal Division Bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, in its order dated 3rd September 2025 in CMP No. 14353 of 2025 in CWPIL No. 26 of 2025 (Atul Sharma vs. Union of India and others), directed steps to provide relief to victims affected by the calamity.
Acting on these directions, Hon’ble the Chief Justice has now set up a special relief fund.
A dedicated savings bank account has been opened for the “Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025” to collect voluntary donations in both cash and kind.
The account details are as follows:
- Account Name: Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025
- Bank Name: UCO Bank
- Account No.: 18330110060070
- IFSC Code: UCBA0001833
- Branch: High Court Complex Shimla
The QR code linked with this account has also been generated by UCO Bank, High Court Complex Shimla.
The Registrar (Accounts) of the High Court has been appointed as the Nodal Officer for receiving the donations. The disbursement will be handled through the State Legal Services Authority in coordination with District Legal Services Authorities.
These authorities will identify the worst-hit areas and families, and the relief will be distributed accordingly. Donations in the form of cash, clothes, utensils, and other essentials can also be made.
The circular also requested all Secretaries of District Legal Services Authorities to locate suitable spots in their districts for relief distribution, with the help of Para Legal Volunteers and panel lawyers.
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Judges of the High Court, Advocate General, Registrars, District and Sessions Judges, District Legal Services Authorities, Bar Associations, the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Academy, the Bar Council, Deputy Solicitor General of India, and all Judicial Officers have been urged to contribute voluntarily to the fund.
Emphasizing the need for collective responsibility, the circular stated,
“This is not just a request for assistance, it is a call of conscience. Let us open our hearts and extend our helping hands to those who are struggling to rebuild their lives. Every single contribution, small or large, will be a step towards restoring hope and dignity for thousands who have lost everything.”
The Registrar General has also directed that the circular be widely circulated across judicial offices, bar associations, and government bodies in Himachal Pradesh.
A copy of the QR code linked with the above bank account is part of the circular for easy access.
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