STATE OF HP(Not Applicable) AG vs Ashwani Kumar(Not Applicable) Advocate - Vivek Negi — FAO(OS)/7/2026
Case under The High Court of Himachal Pradesh Case Flow Management (High Court) Rules, 2005 Section UnderRule11subclauserule1(i). Disposed: Contested--Disposed Off on 21st April 2026.
CNR: HPHC010188122026
e-Filing Number
24-03-2026
Filing Number
FAO(OS)/16271/2026
Filing Date
06-04-2026
Registration No
FAO(OS)/7/2026
Registration Date
08-04-2026
Judge
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE GURMEET SINGH SANDHAWALIA , HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIPIN CHANDER NEGI
Coram
HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE GURMEET SINGH SANDHAWALIA , HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIPIN CHANDER NEGI
Judicial Branch
Civil Section
Decision Date
21st April 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--Disposed Off
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
STATE OF HP(Not Applicable) AG
Additional Chief Secretary Home(Not Applicable)
Adv. Rajat Chauhan
Additional Chief Secretary Finance(Not Applicable)
Adv. Rajat Chauhan
Director General of Police(Not Applicable)
Adv. Rajat Chauhan
Respondent(s)
Ashwani Kumar(Not Applicable) Advocate - Vivek Negi
Amar Singh(Not Applicable)
Harish Kumaar(Not Applicable)
Tek Chand(Not Applicable)
Surinder Singh(Not Applicable)
Rakesh Kumar(Not Applicable)
Kesar Singh(Not Applicable)
Kamleshwar(Not Applicable)
Asha(Not Applicable)
Uma Devi(Not Applicable)
Suman Devi(Not Applicable)
Sunita Devi(Not Applicable)
Smt Pushpa(Not Applicable)
Hearing History
Judge: HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE GURMEET SINGH SANDHAWALIA , HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIPIN CHANDER NEGI
OFFICE OBJECTION
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 10-04-2026 | OFFICE OBJECTION |
Orders
Summary The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed the State's appeal against a Single Judge's interim order directing constitution of a committee to review police constable promotion procedures to Head Constable rank. The court found the lower court's directions justified and "innocuous in nature," noting constables face severely limited promotional avenues (1:17 ratio with Sub Inspectors) and receive minimal financial benefits despite honorary ranks. The court upheld the committee formation and directed submission of recommendations within eight weeks. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary The Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed the State's appeal against a Single Judge's interim order directing constitution of a committee to review police constable promotion procedures to Head Constable rank. The court found the lower court's directions justified and "innocuous in nature," noting constables face severely limited promotional avenues (1:17 ratio with Sub Inspectors) and receive minimal financial benefits despite honorary ranks. The court upheld the committee formation and directed submission of recommendations within eight weeks. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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