Punjab and Haryana High Court
Hybrid Hearings Are Here To Stay, AI Cannot Replace Human Adjudication : Judges At Chandigarh Panel Discussion
A panel discussion on “Judges: Present and Future” was organised by the Chandigarh International Arbitration Centre in collaboration with Indian International Disputes Week at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.The discussion brought together members of the judiciary from India and abroad to deliberate on the evolving role of judges amid rapid technological advancements in the legal system.The panel featured Justice Arun Monga from Rajasthan High Court, Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj, Justice Harkesh...
Weak Conspiracy Evidence, Coerced Witness: Why Punjab & Haryana High Court Acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim In Journalist Murder Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, holding that the the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) coerced a witness into giving a statement implicating Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.The Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the other three accused — Kuldeep, Nirmal, and Krishan Lal. The Central Bureau of Investigation court had earlier convicted all of them and sentenced them to life imprisonment in...
'Trust Is True Seat Of Jurisdiction': CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Chandigarh International Arbitration Centre
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday inaugurated the first edition of the India International Disputes Week (IIDW) and the Chandigarh International Arbitration Centre (CIAC) in Chandigarh, emphasising that India must build credible and reliable dispute resolution institutions to support its expanding role in global commerce.Delivering the inaugural address, the CJI said...
CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Chandigarh International Arbitration Centre
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Saturday inaugurated the Chandigarh International Arbitration Centre (CIAC) at the launch of the first edition of India International Disputes Week (IIDW) 2026 in Chandigarh.The inauguration ceremony, is going on at Hyatt Regency, marked the formal commencement of the five-day disputes conference scheduled from March 7 to March 11, bringing...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses Pre-Arrest Bail To Man Accused Of Writing 'Main Choor Hoon' On Man Who Was Later Allegedly Killed
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused anticipatory bail to a man accused in a case where a person allegedly died after being humiliated by having half of his head forcibly shaved and being chased to the roof by the accused persons. The Court held that the nature of allegations and the stage of investigation warranted custodial interrogation.Justice Sumeet Goel passed the order...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Acquits Dera Chief Gurmit Ram Rahim in 2002 Journalist Chhatrapati Murder Case
The Punjab & Haryana High Court today acquitted the Dera Sacha Sauda Chief in Chatarpati murder case.The Bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Vikram Aggarwal pronounced the judgment on the appeals filed against the conviction.In its decision, the Court upheld the conviction and life sentence of the other three accused — Kuldeep, Nirmal, and Krishan Lal. The Central...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu Inaugurates Senior Advocates' Lounge
The Chief Justice of the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Sheel Nagu, on Friday inaugurated the newly established Senior Advocates' Lounge within the High Court premises.The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of several judges of the High Court as well as members of the Senior Advocates' Association. Among those present were Atul Lakhanpal and Chanchal K. Singla.The Senior...
Centre Notifies Transfer Of Justice Lisa Gill From P&H HC To Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Central Government has notified the transfer of Justice Lisa Gill from the Punjab and Haryana High Court to the Andhra Pradesh High Court."In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, has transferred Ms. Justice Lisa Gill, Judge, High Court of Punjab and Haryana to be a Judge of High Court of...
'Criminal Proceedings Cannot Be Used To Settle Civil Scores In Property Deals': Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes FIR
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed a cheating and forgery FIR arising out of a land agreement dispute, holding that the criminal case was lodged to escape civil liability and amounted to an abuse of the criminal process.Justice H.S. Grewal said, "prima facie the allegations against the petitioners are not made out as the agreement to sell in question is a genuine document being...
P&H High Court Quashes Case Against Man Accused Of Making Accusations Against Judge, Asks DGP To Run Police Awareness Program On S.215 BNSS
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against a man accused of making false allegations against a judicial officer, holding that the prosecution was initiated in violation of the mandatory procedural safeguards under Section 195 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Justice Sumeet Goel held that a Kalandra filed by a Station House Officer was...
'No Work No Pay' Not Applicable When Employee Kept Away From Work By Authorities Without His Fault: P&H High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that once an employee is granted retrospective or deemed promotion after being wrongfully denied advancement earlier, the employer cannot deny consequential monetary benefits by invoking the principle of “no work no pay.”The Court allowed the plea filed by a government employee challenging clauses in departmental orders that denied him arrears...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Treats Disabled Petitioner's Plea Seeking Accessible Housing As PIL
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has treated a plea as a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a physically disabled individual seeking allotment of a structurally suitable and occupationally fit house with necessary accessibility modifications in terms of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.The petitioner, who appeared in person, has been diagnosed with PPRP of the...