Top 10 Himachal Pradesh High Court Judgments – December 2025 | LegalWiki
Key Himachal Pradesh High Court Rulings
In December 2025, the Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered several important judgments that clarified key aspects of law and impacted everyday legal practice. This article brings together the top 10 Himachal Pradesh High Court judgments of the month, offering a concise overview of decisions that are relevant for lawyers, students, and anyone interested in recent legal developments.
HP High Court Says Courts Cannot Override Expert Opinion in Exam Evaluation
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has held that courts cannot substitute the view of a subject expert in exam evaluation unless it is patently incorrect on the face of the record. Read more.
HP High Court Upholds Discharge of Constable for Wilful Absence
The Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld the discharge of a Lady Constable, holding that her explanation of undergoing treatment by a Tantrik could not justify prolonged absence. Read more.
Discharge During Probation Not Punitive Merely Due to Pending Criminal Case: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a Peon challenging his discharge during the probation period, holding that such discharge was not punitive merely because a criminal case was pending against him. Read more.
Right to Life Prevails: Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Closure of Kangra Poultry Farm
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered the immediate closure of a poultry farm in Kangra, holding that the right to livelihood cannot prevail over the right to life and a clean, hygienic environment of nearby residents. Read more.
HP High Court Questions Shifting Of RERA Office From Shimla To Dharamshala, Continues Interim Restraint
The Himachal Pradesh High Court admitted a petition challenging the State Government’s decision to shift the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) office from Shimla to Dharamshala and indicated that the interim order restraining the move would continue. Read more.
Expressing Desire For India–Pakistan Peace is Not Sedition: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that expressing a desire to end hostilities between India and Pakistan does not amount to sedition. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Rules Driving Without Licence Does Not Amount to Contributory Negligence
The Himachal Pradesh High Court enhanced compensation in a 2013 fatal accident where a 16-year-old was hit by a tipper truck. Read more.
Weather-Related Delays Do Not Violate Speedy Trial Right: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that delays caused by heavy rain and road blockages do not amount to a violation of the right to a speedy trial. Read more.
Corporate Insolvency Doesn’t Shield Directors From Cheque-Dishonour Liability : Himachal Pradesh HC:
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that personal criminal liability of directors under Sections 138/141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act continues even after a company undergoes liquidation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Read more.
Mere Kerosene Possession Not an Offence Under the Essential Commodities Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that mere possession of kerosene, even in substantial quantities, did not constitute an offence under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Read more.
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