Himachal Pradesh High Court
Leelawati vs . Shaligram And Others A/W Connected … on 25 February, 2026
Leelawati vs. Shaligram and others a/w connected matter
RSA No.145 of 2025 a/w RSA No.146 of 2025
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25.02.2026 Present: Ms. Anubhuti Sharma, Advocate, for the appellant in
both appeals.
Ms. Tim Saran, Advocate, for respondent No.1 in RSA
No.145 of 2025 and for respondent No.2 in RSA
No.146 of 2025.
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None for other respondents.
At the request of learned counsel for the appellant, list
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on 17th March, 2026.
Let the record of Courts below be also requisitioned
for the said date.
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February 25, 2026
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Dev Dutt vs. Rakesh Kanwar & another
COPC No.26 of 2026
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Balwant Singh Thakur, Advocate, for the petitioner.
Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, Additional Advocate General,
for the respondents.
Notice.
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Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, learned Additional Advocate
General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of the
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respondents. He seeks two days time to have current
instructions in the matter.
List on 27th February, 2026.
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February 25, 2026
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Madan Lal vs. State of H.P.
CMPMO No.83 of 2020
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25.02.2026 Present: None for the petitioner
Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, Addl. A.G., for the respondents.
This matter was taken up in the pre lunch session,
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however, no one had appeared on behalf of the petitioner.
Thereafter, the case has been taken up at the post lunch
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session, but again none has put in appearance on behalf of the
petitioner.
Consequently, the petition is dismissed in default for
non-appearance.
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February 25, 2026
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Usha Devi vs. Leela Devi
CMP(M) Nos.478 & 479 of 2023
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25.02.2026 Present: None for the parties.
None for the parties. In the interest of justice, list these
matters after one week.
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February 25, 2026
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Lekh Raj vs. Tirath Ram (deceased) through LRs
CMP(M) No.893 of 2024 a/w CMP(M) No.914 of 2024
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Arush Matlotia, Advocate, for the applicant in both
the cases.
Mr. Sanjeev K. Suri, Advocate, for respondents No.1(ii)
and 1(iii) in both the cases.
Respondent No.1(i) is proceeded against ex-parte.
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At the request of learned counsel for the applicant, list
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on 9th March, 2026.
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February 25, 2026
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Sia Nand and others vs. Om Prakash & others
RSA No.160 of 2018
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Karan Singh Kanwar, Advocate, for the appellants.
Mr. Jai Ram Sharma, Advocate, for respondents No.1
to 5.
At the request of learned counsel for the appellants,
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list the matter after five weeks.
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( Romesh Verma )
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February 25, 2026
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Tara Sharma vs. Yudhisthir Sharma
RSA No.24 of 2019
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Amit Himalvi, Advocate, vice Ms. Kamakshi
Tarlokta, Advocate, for the appellant.
Respondent is proceeded ex-parte.
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At the request of learned counsel for the appellant, list
after three weeks.
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( Romesh Verma )
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February 25, 2026
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Ram Swaroop (deceased) through LRs vs. Rajinder Singh
CMPMO No.480 of 2023
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr.Pranshul Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioners.
Mr. Vipin Pandit, Advocate, for the respondent.
At the request of learned counsel for the respondent,
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list on 26th February, 2026.
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February 25, 2026
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Mohan Dutt vs. Lok Nath & others
CMPMO No.61 of 2026
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Lovneesh Kanwar, Senior Advocate with Mr. Tarun
Garla, Advocate, for the petitioner.
Mr. Vipin Pandit, Advocate, for respondents No.1 to 3.
Mr. Vipin Pandit, learned counsel, submits that he has
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instructions to appear on behalf of respondents No.1 to 3. He
seeks a week’s time to file reply to the interim application and
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also power of attorney on behalf of said respondents.
List on 2nd March, 2026.
( Romesh Verma )
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February 25, 2026
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Ravinder Pal and others vs. Kaushlya Devi and others
RSA No.165 of 2021
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Ashok Sood, Senior Advocate with Mr. Rajat,
Advocate, for the appellant.
None for respondents No.1 & 3 to 5.
Mr. Karan Singh Kanwar, Advocate, for respondent
No.2.
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It is jointly submitted by learned counsel for the parties
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that appeal itself can be disposed of at the admission stage and
they seek some time to complete their brief.
At their request, list on 7th April, 2026.
( Romesh Verma )
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February 25, 2026
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Arun Sharma vs. Sushma Devi
CMPMO No.354 of 2022
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25.02.2026 Present: Ms. Sana Rana, Advocate, vice counsel, for the
petitioner.
Mr. Sunny Modgil, Advocate, (through V.C.) and
Ms.Ananya Verma, Advocate, for the respondent.
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It is submitted by learned vice counsel appearing for
the petitioner that the arguing counsel is out of station and she
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seeks adjournment.
At her request, list on 12th March, 2026.
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February 25, 2026
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State of H.P. & another vs. Bhikham Ram
CMPMO No.67 of 2026
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, Additional Advocate General,
for the petitioners.
List on 26th February, 2026.
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Sahil Rana & another vs. Pawna Devi & others
CMPMO No.73 of 2026
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Naveen K. Bhardwaj, Advocate, for the petitioners.
CMPMO No.73 of 2026
Issue notice to the respondents, returnable for 31 st
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March, 2026, on taking steps during the course of the day.
CMP No.2658 of 2026
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Notice in the aforesaid terms.
In the meantime, further proceedings pending before
learned Senior Civil Judge, Dharamshala, District Kangra, H.P.
in Case No.67 of 2015, titled as Sahil Rana & another vs.
Pawna Devi & another, are stayed.
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February 25, 2026
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Abhinav Singal vs. Priyanka
CMPMO No.74 of 2026
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Gaurav Kumar, Advocate vice Mr. Parkshit,
Advocate, for the petitioner.
At the request of learned counsel for the petitioner, list
next week.
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February 25, 2026
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Shriya Kaushal vs. Sushant Sharma
CMPMO No.39 of 2026
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Rajesh Mandhotra, Advocate, for the petitioner.
Issue dasti notice to the respondent, returnable for 16th
March, 2026, on taking steps during the course of the day.
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February 25, 2026
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Sant Ram and others vs. Neelam Verma & others
CMPMO No.72 of 2026
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25.02.2026 Present: Mr. Sudhir Thakur, Senior Advocate with Mr. Karun
Negi, Advocate, for the petitioners.
Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, Additional Advocate General,
for respondent No.3.
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CMPMO No.72 of 2026
Notice.
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Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, learned Additional Advocate
General, appears and waives service of notice on behalf of
respondent No.3.
Separate notice be issued to respondents No.1 & 2,
on taking steps during the course of the day, returnable for 30 th
March, 2026.
CMP No.2657 of 2026
Notice in the aforesaid terms.
In the meantime, further proceedings in Civil Suit
No.44 of 2021, titled as Neelam Verma vs. Sant Ram, pending
before learned Additional District Judge-II, Shimla, District
Shimla, are kept in abeyance till the next date of hearing.
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February 25, 2026
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Amar Chand (deceased) through LRs and Ors vs. Sunil Kumar
RSA No.46 of 2023
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24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Nimish Gupta, Advocate, for the appellants.
Mr. Hamender Singh Chandel, Advocate, for
respondents No.1 to 5.
None for respondents No.7 to 13.
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Respondents No.6(a) to 6(d) and 14(a) to 14(f)
proceeded against exparte.
RSA No.46 of 2023
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Heard.
Admit on following substantial question of law:
1. Whether the male hindu governed by mitakshara
system is legally permissible to bequeath the entire
ancestral property by way of will over and above his
share?
2. Whether the admission made in exhibit P1
cannot be considered as conclusive proof and
requires further evidence more particularly when the
said admission is before the competent authorities
and part of public document?
CMP No.1874 of 2023
During the pendency of present appeal, the
respondents are restrained from alienating the suit property.
Application stands disposed of.
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CMP No.10903 of 2023
The present application has been filed under Order 16
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Rule 6 read with Section 151 of CPC for production of
document Ext. P/1. Pleadings in the application are complete.
The present application will be taken up for consideration at the
time of final hearing of the main appeal.
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February 24, 2026
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Roshan Chauhan vs. Vijay Kumar
RSA No.288 of 2025
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24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Viplav Sharma, Senior Advocate (through VC) with
Mr. Dalip Kumar, Advocate, for the appellant.
Mr. Parveen Chauhan, Advocate, for the respondent.
RSA No.288 of 2025
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Heard.
Admit on the following substantial questions of law:
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Appellate Court are perverse as any agreement which
is not accompanied by consideration is void in law
under Section 25 of Indian Contract Act, 1972?
2. Whether the findings of Ld First Appellate
Court are vitiated as the agreement Ex PW2/B
produced in evidence violated provisions of Section 91
of the Indian Evidence Act, and thus was inadmissible
in evidence.
CMP No.31948 of 2025
In the interim, it is ordered that operation, implementation
and execution of impugned judgment as passed by learned first
appellate Court is stayed, subject to the condition that the
applicant/appellant shall deposit the entire decretal amount along
with up-to-date interest within a period of eight weeks from today.
Application stands disposed of.
( Romesh Verma )
Judge
February 24, 2026
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Sahiboo vs. Dr. Abhishek Jain and others
COPC No.731 of 2025
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24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Advocate with Mr. Tarun
Bragta, Advocate, for the petitioner.
Mr. Baldev Singh Negi, Addl. A.G., for the respondents-
State.
Ms.Komal Chaudhary, Advocate, for respondent No.4.
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At the oral request of learned Senior Counsel, Accountant
General of Himachal Pradesh is arrayed as party respondent No.4.
Registry to carry out necessary corrections in the cause title.
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Ms. Komal Chaudhary, Advocate, appears for the
Accountant General and she undertakes to comply with Court order
and the communication as issued by the Executive Engineer,
Shahpur Division, HP PWD, Shahpur on 23.02.2026 positviely within
10 days. It is made clear that on or before the next date of hearing,
the respondents shall ensure compliance of the Court order, failing
which all the respondents shall remain present in the Court.
Learned Additional Advocate General is directed to supply
copy of entire paper book to the learned counsel for the Accountant
General.
Registry is also directed to reflect the name of Ms.Komal
Chaudhary, Advocate, in the cause list, henceforth.
List on 18th March, 2026.
( Romesh Verma )
Judge
February 24, 2026
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United India Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Maisha Aggarwal &
another
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CMPMO No.35 of 2026
24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Ishan Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner.
CMPMO No.35 of 2026
Issue notice to the respondents, on steps to be taken
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during the course of the day, returnable for 31st March, 2026.
CMP No.1648 of 2026
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Notice in the aforesaid terms.
In the interim, it is ordered that further proceedings in
the matter shall go on, however, final order shall not be passed
without leave of this Court till the next date.
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February 24, 2026
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NHAI vs. Mabharu
OMP(M) No.163 of 2024
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24.02.2026 Present: None for the applicant.
Mr. Suneet Verma, Advocate, for the respondent.
None for the appellant. In the interest of justice, list the
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matter after two weeks.
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February 24, 2026
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Devinder Kaur Sidhu vs Amrik Singh @ Amrik Jaijee & others
RSA No.316 of 2022
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24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Karan Singh Kanwar, Advocate, for the appellant.
Mr. P.S. Goverdhan, Senior Advocate with Mr. Rakesh
Thakur, Advocate, for respondents No.1 and 2.
Respondent No.3 is already ex-parte.
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Mr. Neeraj Gupta, Senior Advocate with Mr. Ajit Pal
Singh Jaswal, Advocate, for respondent No.4.
RSA No.316 of 2022 & CMP(M) No.113 of 2026
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Arguments heard. Order reserved.
( Romesh Verma )
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February 24, 2026
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Aftab Begum and another vs. Mohd. Rafiq and others
RSA No.19 of 2024
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24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Suneet Goel, Senior Advocate with Mr. Vishwas
Kaushal, Advocate, for the appellants.
Mr. Ashok K. Tyagi, Advocate, for the respondents.
RSA No.19 of 2024
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Heard.
Admit on following substantial question of law:
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the result of misreading and mis-appreciation of
evidence on record?
CMP No.1440 of 2024
Interim order dated 27th February, 2024, is made
absolute, subject to the condition that the applicants shall
deposit the entire decretal amount along with up-to-date interest
within a period of four weeks from today.
Application stands disposed of.
( Romesh Verma )
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February 24, 2026
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Megh Raj and others vs. Kushi Lal and othersRSA No.239 of 2023
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24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Ajay Sharma, Senior Advocate with Mr. Tarun
Bragta, Advocate, for the appellants.
Mr.Parav Sharma, Advocate, for respondents No.1 to
11, 13 and 14.
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RSA No.239 of 2023
Heard.
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Admit on following substantial question of law:
1. Whether change as is made in the revenue
record in Missal Haqiat for the year 1973-74, Ex.
PW1/C without any orders of the competent authority
that too during the course of settlement without
following clause 9.8 of the Himachal Pradesh Land
Records Manual, in law, being bad and said aspect
having been overlooked by Courts below vitiated the
impugned judgments & decrees?
2. Whether presumption of the latest revenue
records attached under Section 45 of the Himachal
Pradesh Land Records Act stands rebutted in view of
charge made in Ex. PW1/C contrary to clause 9.8 of
the Himachal Pradesh Land Records manual,
thereby vitiating the impugned judgments & decrees?
3. Whether impugned judgments & decrees stand
vitiated owing to complete misreading and mis-
appreciation of oral and documentary evidence, more
particularly statements of PW1 to PW3 and DW1 &
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DW2 and documents, Ex. PW1/B to Ex. PX, and so
also Ex. D1, thereby vitiating the impugned judgment
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& decrees?
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February 24, 2026
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Aftab Begum and another vs. Mohd. Rafiq and others
RSA No.19 of 2024
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24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Suneet Goel, Senior Advocate with Mr. Vishwas
Kaushal, Advocate, for the appellants.
Mr. Ashok K. Tyagi, Advocate, for the respondents.
RSA No.19 of 2024
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Heard.
Admit on following substantial question of law:
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Whether the impugned judgment and decree is theresult of misreading and mis-appreciation of evidence on
record?
CMP No.1440 of 2024
Interim order dated 27th February, 2024, is made
absolute, subject to the condition that the applicants shall
deposit the entire decreetal amount along with up-to-date
interest within a period of four weeks from today.
( Romesh Verma )
Judge
February 24, 2026
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Ramesh Kumar vs. Jagdish Chand and othersRSA No.251 of 2024
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24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Neeraj Gupta, Senior Advocate with Mr. Ajit Pal
Singh Jaswal, Advocate, for the appellant.
Mr. Praveen Chandel, Advocate, for respondents No.1
to 4.
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At the request of learned counsel for respondents
No.1 to 4, list on 23rd March, 2026.
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( Romesh Verma )
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February 24, 2026
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M/s Dayal Sons vs. M/s Puran Mull Trust
CR No.136 of 2022
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24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Neeraj Gupta, Senior Advocate with Mr. Ajit Pal
Singh Jaswal, Advocate, for the petitioner.
Mr. Ashok Sood, Senior Advocate with Mr. Rajat,
Advocate, for the respondent.
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At the request of learned counsel for the respondent,
list on 6th April, 2026.
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( Romesh Verma )
Judge
February 24, 2026
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Birbal Sharma vs. Abhishek Koundinya
CMPMO No.302 of 2024
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24.02.2026 Present: Mr. Surender K. Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner.
Mr. Ashok Sood, Senior Advocate with Mr. Rajat,
Advocate, for the respondent.
At the request of learned counsel for the respondent,
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list on 12th March, 2026.
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( Romesh Verma )
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February 24, 2026
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Rohit vs. State of H.P.
Cr.MP(M) No.114 of 2026
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23.02.2026 Present: Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner.
Mr. Diwakar Dev Sharma, Additional Advocate
General, for the respondent.
At the request of learned Additional Advocate General,
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list on 24th February, 2026.
Investigating Officer shall remain present in the Court
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along with entire record on the date fixed.
( Romesh Verma )
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February 23, 2026
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Ashok Kumar vs. State of H.P.
Cr.MP(M) No.113 of 2026
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23.02.2026 Present: Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioner.
Mr. Diwakar Dev Sharma, Additional Advocate
General, for the respondent.
At the request of learned Additional Advocate General,
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list on 24th February, 2026.
Investigating Officer shall remain present in the Court
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along with entire record on the date fixed.
( Romesh Verma )
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February 23, 2026
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Khazana Ram @ Gian Chand vs. Chittri
RSA No.286 of 2025
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23.02.2026 Present: Mr. H.S. Rangra, Advocate, for the appellant.
Mr. J.R. Poswal, Advocate, for the respondent.
Let the records of both Courts be requisitioned before
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the next date of hearing.
List on 25th March, 2026.
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February 23, 2026
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Atma Ram vs. Sunil Kumar and another
RSA No.287 of 2025
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23.02.2026 Present: Mr. Narender Singh Thakur, Advocate, for the
appellant.
Mr. Adarsh K. Vashista, Advocate, for the respondents.
Arguments heard. Judgment reserved.
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February 23, 2026
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Roshan Chauhan vs. Vijay Kumar
RSA No.288 of 2025
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23.02.2026 Present: Mr. Dalip Kumar, Advocate vice Ms. Priyam Sharma,
Advocate, for the appellant.
Mr. Parveen Chauhan, Advocate, for the respondent.
List on 24.02.2026.
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February 23, 2026
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Vinay Kumar and others vs. Naveen Kumar & others
RSA No.104 of 2025
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23.02.2026 Present: Mr. Ankush Dass Sood, Senior Advocate with Mr.
Sameer Thakur, Advocate, for the appellants.
Mr. Mohit Sharma, Advocate vice Mr. Manish Sharma,
Advocate, for respondent No.1.
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At the request of learned Senior Counsel for the
appellants, list on 3rd March, 2026.
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February 23, 2026
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