The Supreme Court on Friday(22nd Nov) has stayed the disqualification of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries in Himachal Pradesh, reversing the High Court’s ruling that deemed their appointments unconstitutional. While no new appointments can be made, the matter is scheduled for further hearing in four weeks, responding to a challenge by BJP leader Kalpana Devi.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled the appointment of six MLAs as Parliamentary Secretaries unconstitutional, declaring the related Act invalid and mandating the withdrawal of CPS roles and privileges. The state government plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, although relief is considered unlikely, as constitutional violations were identified.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that children born from invalid marriages must not be denied birth registration. Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua emphasized that these children have rights regardless of their parents’ marital status, reinforcing their legal identity and protection under the law. The court ordered authorities to update relevant records accordingly.
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Today(24th Sept), the Delhi High Court held a farewell for Justices Rajiv Shakdher and Suresh Kumar Kait, who will become Chief Justices in Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, respectively. Justice Shakdher was praised for advancing e-filing systems, while Justice Kait was recognized for impactful legal interpretations. Their legacies of innovation and reform are expected to influence future legal landscapes.
Today(16th Sept), The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed BJP MP Harsh Mahajan’s objections to Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s petition challenging Mahajan’s Rajya Sabha election. Singhvi, who later secured a seat from Telangana, contends that the election process was flawed after both candidates received equal votes and a draw of lots was used to decide the winner.
Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail to a man accused of deceiving a transgender person with false marriage promises. It ruled that Section 69 of the BNS applies only to women, not transgender individuals. The accused may still face charges under Section 18(d) of the Transgender Persons Act for abuse, and the case will be decided in the lower court.
The Supreme Court today emphasized the need to establish Gram Nyayalayas nationwide to improve access to justice. The bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai reviewed a petition urging the Centre and states to act under the court’s supervision. Only a small percentage of these courts have been established, prompting the Court to demand immediate action.
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The Supreme Court today granted relief to two Himachal Pradesh district judges, directing the High Court collegium to reconsider their promotion, citing disregarded merit and seniority. The Court criticized the unilateral decision-making process and instructed the collegium to adhere to established legal standards. This decision aligns with previous resolutions and requests from the Supreme Court collegium and the Law Minister.
On Wednesday(24th July), The Himachal Pradesh High Court issued a notice to BJP MP Kangana Ranaut over a petition challenging her election victory. The petitioner, Layak Ram Negi, claims his nomination papers were unjustly rejected, leading to Ranaut’s unchallenged win. Ranaut has been directed to respond by August 21. This notice signals a serious examination of the petition.