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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicHimachal Pradesh High Court

Topic: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Hindu temples belong to deities & devotees, not the govt. Himachal Pradesh HC got it right

Just as India’s educated elite have benefited from missionary-run schools, temple donations could be channelled for the economic and educational upliftment of Hindus.

The sacred & the State: How Indian courts have redrawn boundaries over use of temple funds

Earlier this week, Himachal HC reiterated earlier judgments that said temple funds must be used for religious purposes, not welfare schemes. It also laid out roadmap for transparency.

INX Media case returns to haunt Himachal chief secy, whose tenure was extended in ‘public interest’

A Shimla-resident has challenged the extension in high court on the ground that Prabodh Saxena faces prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act. 

Uproar in Himachal as govt offers up legacy garden to dodge Rs 1,000-cr payout in Partition-era dispute

The property dispute, rooted in wrongful application of Evacuees Property Act, has seen Mir Bakhsh fight for justice since 1992, continuing a struggle his father began in mid-1950s.

Why Himachal HC reversed acquittal of newspaper editor over 2004 ‘defamatory’ report calling man ‘gunda’

Convicting editor, court says reproducing someone's statements doesn’t exempt publisher from liability, & they must verify what they print if they wish to claim they acted in ‘good faith’.

As Delhi’s Himachal Bhawan faces auction threat, protest by BJP leader outside, business as usual inside

Himachal Pradesh HC has ordered attachment & possible auction of state bhawan over unpaid dues to Moser Baer. Despite this, vendors & visitors remain unfazed, insist it'll never happen

Why HC junked 2006 Himachal law on parliamentary secretaries, terming 6 appointments ‘unconstitutional’

Taking into account privileges provided to parliamentary secretaries, Himachal HC says distinction sought to be made between them & ministers ‘artificial’. State to challenge order in SC.

2 Himachal judges ask why they weren’t considered for elevation to HC, seek SC intervention

In their petition, the judges say that Himachal HC Collegium ignored SC Collegium’s suggestion that they should be considered while recommending names for elevation. 

‘Unconstitutional’ — Himachal High Court strikes down Sukhu govt’s water cess on power generation

State chief secretary indicates high court's decision will be challenged. Cash-strapped Congress govt had estimated to earn revenues worth Rs 1,800 crore per annum from power firms.

Himachal govt wins tussle over Shimla’s Wildflower Hall as SC dismisses Oberoi Group firm’s appeal

East India Hotels' appeal against HC order dismissed, but it has a year to vacate hotel. Company failed to execute fresh lease deed with state government, says HC order.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.