Punjab and Haryana High Court
Lack Of Discipline By Disciplined Forces Constitute 'Gravest Act Of Misconduct': Punjab And Haryana High Court
A single judge bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court comprising of Justice Namit Kumar while deciding an appeal in the case of State of Punjab and Ors vs Ex. Constable Amarjit Singh has held that discipline is the first requirement of a disciplined force and the very act of absence from duty by a member of a disciplined force is gravest act of misconduct under Rule 16.2 of the Punjab...
Courts Should Not Order Concurrent Sentences For Serial Offenders Accused Of Committing Heinous Crimes: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the Courts should not order for concurrent running of sentences in case where the person is a serial offender and that too for committing heinous crimes.Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi observed, "A sentencing policy which is unusually mild and sympathetic in its operation would have a disastrous effect on society and would do more harm than good...
What Actions Were Taken Against Prisoners From Whom Phones Were Recovered In Jail? Punjab & Haryana High Court Calls For Detailed Affidavit
The Punjab & Haryana High Court today, has asked governments of Punjab, Haryana and UT Chandigarh to file a detailed affidavit on what actions have been taken against the prisoners from whom phones are recovered in the jails.A division bench of Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Kirti Singh was hearing suo moto cognizance against the use of mobile phones in prisons.Perusing...
Successive Anticipatory Bail Applications Maintainable Even When Earlier Plea Was Dismissed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that successive bail applications filed under Section 438 CrPC are maintainable even if the earlier petition was dismissed.Justice Sumeet Goel said, "Second/successive anticipatory bail petition(s) is maintainable whether earlier petition was dismissed as withdrawn/dismissed as not pressed/dismissed for non-prosecution or earlier petition was...
PMLA | ECIR Is Internal Administrative Document Of ED, Can't Be Quashed By Inherent Power U/S 482 CrPC: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) lodged by Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) cannot be quashed by the High Court by exercising its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC. Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul said, "...the ECIR is an internal administrative document of the ED....
Wild Cannabis Plants Openly Growing In Chandigarh? Punjab & Haryana High Court Expresses Concern, Seeks UT's Response
Noting the allegations that cannabis plants have grown wildly in public places in Chandigarh, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has stated that it is a matter of "grave concern" and needs to be addressed.While hearing an anticipatory bail plea in a NDPS case, Justice Sandeep Moudgil was informed by the petitioner's counsel that large number of cannabis plants are growing in the open area near...
PMLA | Money Laundering Impedes Progress Of Nation, Rigours Of Bail U/S 45 Must Not Be Overlooked: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has declined bail to a man accused of money laundering involving a financial fraud amounting to Rs.1626.7 crore, observing that rigours of Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) lay down an exceptionally high yardstick for granting bail.As per Section 45, bail can be granted to an accused in a money laundering case only if twin conditions...
High Court Calls For State's Response On Plea Seeking Action Against Those Alluring Innocents On Pretext Of Black Magic In Punjab
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought a response from the State on a plea filed seeking directions to take action against persons who are alluring people on the pretext of black magic in Punjab.Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj while issuing notice to the State listed the matter for July 15.The plea is filed by residents of Punjab alleging that in several districts including Bathinda and...
Take Steps For Repatriation Of Pakistani Nationals Jailed Despite Completing Sentence: Punjab & Haryana High Court To Centre
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has called upon the Central Government to take steps for repatriation of 30 Pakistani nationals who have completed their sentences but are still confined at transit camp in Central Jail, Amritsar.The bench of Acting Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Lapita Banerji were dealing with a suo moto case on delay in repatriation of two Pakistani...
No Reason For State To Not Act Against Persons Blocking Roads By Using Guru Grant Sahib As Shield To Protest For Release Of Sikh Prisoners: P&H High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has pulled up state authorities for not clearing roads blocked by the protestors seeking the release of Sikh prisoners in Mohali-Chandigarh border despite repeated opportunities.Acting Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Lapita Banerji said, "Despite repeated opportunities given, neither the State of Punjab nor the Union Territory, Chandigarh, has...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Exemption From Personal Appearance To Journalist Deepak Chaurasia In 2015 POCSO Case
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted an exemption to journalist Deepak Chaurasia from personal appearance in a 2015 POCSO case before Gurugram Court.Deepak Chaurasia along with other journalists was booked for allegedly airing 'morphed, edited & obscene' videos of a 10-year-old girl and her family and linking the same to a sexual assault case against self-styled godman...
UAPA | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail To Man Booked For Writing Secessionist Slogans On School Wall
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted bail to a man booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) for allegedly writing secessionist slogans on the wall of a School.While granting bail, to the accused a division bench of Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Kirti Singh noted, "in the instant case, no recovery whatsoever has been made from him...