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The Himachal Pradesh High Court bench of Justices Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Satyen Vaidya held that the award being primarily based on consent cannot also be held to be patently illegal or in conflict with the public policy of India. Brief Facts The present appeal has been preferred by the appellant under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, …

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has cautioned the Shimla Municipal Corporation and Sulabh International of contempt action over the allegations that women are being charged Rs. 5 for using the free-for-use urinals.A bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Sushil Kukreja observed thus while directing the SMC and Sulabh International to ensure strict compliance with orders passed by. A …

Underscoring the importance of rehabilitation and societal reintegration for convicts, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has granted parole to a prisoner, emphasizing that even those convicted of serious crimes deserve a chance to breathe fresh air and demonstrate their commitment to reform. In allowing a plea seeking parole Justices Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Bipin Chander Negi observed, “Convicts too must …

Maternity leave aims to protect the dignity of motherhood and ensure the well-being of both the woman and her child, a bench of Justices Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Virender Singh remarked. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has reiterated that every woman, irrespective of her employment status, is entitled to maternity leave. Administrative Tribunal whereby the respondent had been granted the …

Justice Tarlok Chauhan Appointed As Acting Chief Justice Of Himachal Pradesh High Court; Centre Fails To Notify Justice Sabina’s Appointment As CJ

The Union government on Tuesday notified the appointment of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan as the acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court with effect from April 20. "In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint, Shri Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, senior-most puisne Judge of Himachal Pradesh High …

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has made it clear that in case a government employee requires transfer on account of individual hardship, such employee may approach the employer with his request. However, a recommendation made by a Member of Parliament on such employee's behalf cannot be sustained.The observation came from a Division Bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice. …

Court's proceedings are sacrosanct and should not be polluted by unscrupulous litigants, remarked the Himachal Pradesh High Court recently. The bench comprising of Justices Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Jyotsna Rewal Dua observed thus while dismissing two writ petitions. While dismissing the writ petitions, the bench further observed: "The judicial system has been abused and virtually brought to its knees by …

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“In the administration of justice, Judges and Lawyers play equal roles.”The Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that lawyers, like judges, must also ensure that truth triumphs in the administration of justice.Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan made this observation while disposing a criminal petition challenging the trial court order rejecting an application under Section 311 CrPC,. “In the administration of justice, …