Authority: High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla
Order Date: 07 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Geeta Devi and Anr.
- Respondents: State of Himachal Pradesh and others (Respondents No.1 to No.6).
- Nature of proceeding: Writ petition (CWP No.10617 of 2026) seeking a direction to conclude land‑partition proceedings that were initiated in 2017 and remain pending before the Assistant Collector, First Grade, Tehsil Bhoranj, District Hamirpur.
- Background: Respondent No.4 filed an application (Annexure P‑1) for partition of land jointly held by the petitioners and Respondents No.5 and 6. The petitioners contend that the partition process has been unduly delayed for nearly nine years.
- Procedural notes: The court waived service of notice on behalf of Respondents No.4‑6 and found no necessity to call for a reply from the appearing respondents. It also recorded that reporters of print and electronic media may be allowed to see the order.
Court Observations & Directions
- The court observed that, given the nature of the grievances and the relief sought, there is no need to issue notice to Respondents No.4‑6 nor to call for their reply.
- The court directed Respondent No.3 (the State authority) to ensure that the pending partition proceedings before the Assistant Collector, First Grade, Tehsil Bhoranj, are completed “as expeditiously as possible, preferably within six months from today.”
- The order must be communicated to Respondents No.1‑3 by the office of the learned Advocate General.
- The writ petition is disposed of in the above terms, and any pending miscellaneous applications, if any, are also dismissed.
Final Outcome
- The partition proceedings initiated in 2017 are to be concluded within six months of 07 July 2026.
- The writ petition and any ancillary applications are dismissed, ending the litigation.
Topics: Land Partition; Judicial Order