Himachal High Court Allows School Bus Operation

Authority: Himachal Pradesh High Court (Vacation Judge)

Order Date: 06 February 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Sh. Dharampal Soni Memorial Dp. A.V. Convent Sr. Secondary School.
• Respondents: State of Himachal Pradesh & Anr.
• The petition sought permission to ply a bus (Registration No. HP-40B-7426) for transporting students.
• The court noted a prior interim protection order in Shivalik Institute of Nursing vs. State of H.P. & Anr. dated 29 Oct 2025 (CWP No. 11377 of 2025).
• Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Vijender Katoch; counsel for respondents: Mr. Sidharth Jalta, Deputy Advocate General.

Final Outcome

• Respondents are directed to permit the petitioner to operate the bus HP-40B-7426 for student transport, subject to completion of all other formalities and conditions, except the age of the vehicle.
• All required formalities and conditions must be complied with before 16 February 2026, when the bus reaches 15 years of age.
• The application is disposed of, but respondents may file applications for alteration, vacation, or modification of this order before further orders.

Topics: Education Transport, Court Order