Himachal Pradesh promotion channel case Supreme Court: Status quo continues till April 16
New Delhi/Shimla, Feb 20,
The Supreme Court of India has extended interim protection in the Himachal Pradesh promotion channel case, continuing the status quo in a matter that could significantly impact service structures within the state.
A Bench comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan was hearing Special Leave Petitions (Civil) Nos. 27726–27729 of 2024 in State of Himachal Pradesh & Others vs Sanjay Kumar. The petitions challenge the November 1, 2023 judgment of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in connected CWPOA matters.
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During the proceedings, counsel appearing for the respondent sought time to obtain instructions on certain factual aspects that emerged during the hearing. Granting the request, the apex court adjourned the matter and directed it to be listed for further hearing on April 16, 2026.
Crucially, the Supreme Court ordered that the interim arrangement granted earlier will continue until the next date of hearing. This effectively keeps the existing promotion channel dispute in abeyance, ensuring that no changes are made to the current promotional framework until the case is heard in detail.
The Himachal Pradesh promotion channel case before the Supreme Court stems from a challenge by the state government against the High Court’s 2023 ruling, which had implications on promotional avenues and service rights of the concerned cadre.
With the interim protection still in force, the Court has ensured administrative continuity while preventing any irreversible decisions in the promotion process. The outcome of the case is expected to have wider ramifications for how promotion channels are regulated across departments in Himachal Pradesh.
The matter will now be taken up on April 16, 2026, where further arguments are expected to shape the course of the ongoing service dispute.
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