State of H.P. & Anr. Vs. Mohinder Sngh Malhi CARBC No. 88/2026 23.07.2026 Present: Mr. Navlesh Verma, Additional Advocate General, for the petitioners. Mr. J.S. Bhogal, Senior Advocate with Mr. T.S. Bhogal and Ms. Swati Verma, Advocate, for the respondent. The perusal of the award shows that the amount claimed by the contractor is in the sum of Rs. 71,15,600/- (Rupees seventy one lakhs, fifteen thousands and six hundred). As per Notification No. Home-B.B(15)1/2015- Vol-II, dated 2nd May, 2026, Court of District Judge/Additional District Judge shall have original jurisdiction in all commercial disputes, the pecuniary value of which exceeds Rs. 60,00,000/- (Rupees sixty lakhs), but does not exceed Rs. 1,00,00,000/- (Rupees one crore). Since in the present case, the amount claimed by the claimant is in the sum of Rs. 71,15,600/-, therefore, the objection petition is transferred to the Court of learned District Judge, Shimla, District Shimla, H.P., who shall dispose of the same in accordance with law. The parties through their counsel are directed to appear before the aforesaid Court on 18.08.2026. The records be sent to the said Court, forthwith, so as to reach well before the date fixed. ( Sushil Kukreja ) Judge 23rd July, 2026 (raman)