Hold Local Bodies Polls by May 31: Supreme Court Extends Deadline for Himachal Pradesh Govt, SEC

The Supreme Court has extended the Himachal Pradesh local body election deadline from April 30 to May 31, responding to a state petition. The Court modified the High Court’s earlier order to ensure the polls are conducted within the revised timeframe.

Supreme Court to Hear Himachal Govt’s Plea Against HC Order Blocking Withdrawal of 45 Cases Against MPs and MLAs

The Supreme Court agreed to examine Himachal Pradesh’s plea challenging a high court order that stopped the withdrawal of 45 cases against MPs and MLAs. The matter includes cases filed under the previous BJP government against Congress workers for Covid-era rallies.

Dharamshala Ragging Horror: 19-Year-Old Student Dies After Sexual Assault, FIR Filed Against Professor, 3 Female Student

A Dharamshala college student died after allegedly facing sexual harassment and brutal ragging by seniors and a professor, as revealed in a video recorded before her death. Police have registered an FIR against three students and a professor under BNS and anti-ragging laws.

Vimal Negi Death Case: Suspended ASI Pankaj Sharma Sent to One-Day CBI Custody

A Shimla court sent suspended ASI Pankaj Sharma to one-day CBI remand in the Vimal Negi death case. Sharma is accused of tampering with crucial evidence, including a pen drive recovered from the HPPCL engineer.

Himachal Ecological Crisis| Entire State May Vanish in Thin Air From the Map of the Country: Supreme Court Reschedules Order to Sept 23

Today, On 15th September, The Supreme Court, warned that Himachal faces an ecological crisis where the entire state may vanish in thin air from India’s map, has rescheduled its order to September 23, stressing the issue impacts the entire Himalayan region critically.

Chief Justice Disaster Relief Fund 2025 | Not Just a Request for Assistance, But a Call of Conscience: Himachal Pradesh High Court Launches Fund for Rain & Landslide Victims

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.

Ecological Imbalance : Supreme Court Appoints Amicus Curiae to Address Environmental Concerns in Himachal Pradesh

Ecological imbalance in Himachal Pradesh has reached alarming levels, prompting the Supreme Court to appoint an amicus curiae. The Court stressed expert guidance is essential to address environmental concerns, climate change, hydropower impact, deforestation, and sustainable development challenges.

“Such Extreme Act Runs Completely Contrary To Natural Instinct Of Mother”: Supreme Court Acquits Woman in Infant Murder Case

The Supreme Court set aside a woman’s conviction for killing her infant son, holding that extra-judicial confessions were weak and circumstantial evidence did not prove guilt. The Court said such an act defies a mother’s natural instinct.

“Himachal Pradesh May Disappear from the Map”: Supreme Court Sounds Alarm on Environmental Disaster

The Supreme Court warned that unchecked ecological damage in Himachal Pradesh could wipe the State off the map. It initiated a suo motu PIL and demanded urgent action from the State and Centre.

Contract Rules Supreme: SC Says CERC Tariff Cap Can’t Override State’s Right to Free Power

The Supreme Court ruled that CERC’s 13% tariff cap does not nullify Himachal Pradesh’s contractual right to 18% free power from JSW Hydro. Contractual obligations prevail over regulatory limits, the Court emphasized.