Senior Advocate Shivendra Dwivedi has been appointed as the Additional Advocate General (AAG) for Himachal Pradesh to represent the state before the Supreme Court of India.
Today, On 18th February, The Supreme Court criticized states and Union Territories for failing to submit status reports on implementing the Domestic Violence Act. Expressing strong disapproval, the court emphasized the need for accountability in protecting victims’ rights. It directed authorities to ensure proper enforcement and support mechanisms for affected individuals. The bench warned of serious consequences for continued non-compliance.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh, addressed the heavy workload and vacancy issues within the Armed Forces Tribunal. They suggested establishing additional benches in remote areas to enhance access to justice and urged the government to expedite the appointment process and improve tribunal operations.
Justice Sanjay Karol was born on August 23, 1961, in Shimla and assumed office in the Supreme Court of India on February 6, 2023, retiring on August 22, 2026. He has authored 61 judgements and has held significant positions, including Chief Justice of Tripura and Patna High Courts. A Senior Advocate since 1999, he played crucial roles in reducing case pendency and served as Chancellor of law universities.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court stayed a single-judge order to close nine hotels of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) due to low occupancy. The interim order was passed on Monday by a division bench comprising Justices Vivek Singh Thakur and Rakesh Kaithala after hearing the appeal of the Corporation challenging the order of the single bench. The next hearing has been fixed on January 3.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the attachment of Himachal Bhawan in Delhi to recover Rs 150 crore owed to Seli Hydropower Electric Company. This decision follows a legal dispute over the abandoned 340 MW Seli Hydropower Project. The move highlights significant governance issues amid criticism from the BJP and raises concerns about the state’s financial management and public-private partnerships.
The Himachal Pradesh government is challenging the Punjab government’s lawsuit regarding control of the Shanan Hydropower Project, which arose after a 99-year lease expired. The Supreme Court will address the maintainability of this suit on November 8, with Himachal Pradesh arguing that Punjab lacks valid cause of action.
On Friday(20th Sept), The Supreme Court criticized the Himachal Pradesh government for not compensating six landowners in Solan district before acquiring their land for a safety zone around a cement plant. The court ordered the state to pay Rs 3.05 crore to the affected landowners within 15 days, deeming the situation “regrettable.”
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, updated its appointments for Chief Justices of four High Courts due to prior delays from the Central Government. New recommendations now include Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji for Meghalaya, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait for Madhya Pradesh, Justice GS Sandhawalia for Himachal Pradesh, and Justice Tashi Rabstan for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.