Himachal Amends Stringent Land Ceiling Act
byOverriding reservations expressed by a minister and some legislators, the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Friday (20.12.2024) passed the Himachal Pradesh Ceiling on Land Holdings…
Law & Policy
Two Cases And Two Judges – A Watershed Moment For India
byThe second week of December has been a pivotal period for the Indian judiciary, a week in which it has both plumbed the depths…
When You Find Yourself In A Hole, Stop Digging !
byThe first rule of excavation is that when you find yourself in a hole, you should stop digging. It appears, however, that our venerable…
A LEGACY THAT IS BEST FORGOTTEN
byThese days Mr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India, is talking of, and worrying about, the legacy he will leave behind when he retires…
Subsidy Cuts Draw Public Ire While Himachal Politicians Perks Remain Untouched
byRecent decisions by the Himachal Pradesh government to reduce subsidies and phase out certain free services have sparked widespread criticism. While the government argues…
Himachal Assembly Passes Bill Cancelling Pensions For Defecting MLAs
byDespite Prime Minister Modi’s strongman reputation for pushing bold reforms, why is there a veiled suspicion on the issue of multiple pensions and tax…
Himachal High Court grants bail under new criminal law
byThe Himachal Pradesh High Court on Thursday granted bail under the new criminal law, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), in a SC/ST Act case….
Participation of women in workforce is a constitutional entitlement: SC
byObserving that the participation of women in the workforce is not a matter of privilege, but a constitutional entitlement, the Supreme Court has ordered…
Handover Wildflower Hall To State Govt, Says Himachal High Court
byShimla: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the East India Hotels (EIH) Ltd to vacate and ensure a peaceful handover of the entire…
Usurping Traditional Rights of Tribals in Himachal Pradesh via Competitive Communalism
byCompetitive communalism, which in fact, means rivalry between different groups that define their identity primarily along religious lines is like a tinder-box in a…