The High Court of Himachal Pradesh, situated at Shimla,
exercises jurisdiction over a unique hill state with
complex issues involving land laws, service matters,
environmental regulation and state governance.
The court plays a vital role in adjudicating disputes
arising from state policies, revenue laws and public administration.
Writ Jurisdiction
Article 226 petitions involving state government,
local authorities, land acquisition, policy decisions
and constitutional challenges.
Service Matters
Government employee disputes including seniority,
promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions
and pensionary benefits.
Land & Revenue Laws
Matters relating to tenancy, revenue records,
land use, demarcation disputes and land acquisition.
Civil Appeals
Regular first appeals, second appeals,
execution proceedings and civil revisions.
Criminal Jurisdiction
Criminal appeals, bail applications,
revisions and cases arising from hill districts.
Environmental Matters
Litigation relating to forests, environment protection,
mining, hydropower projects and hill ecology.