P&H High Court Dismisses SAD Candidate's Plea For 'Blanket' Anticipatory Bail

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Kanchanpreet Kaur, daughter of Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate for the upcoming Tarn Taran Assembly by-election, seeking anticipatory or blanket bail on the apprehension that she may be implicated in false criminal cases due to political vendetta.Justice Rupinderjit Chahal said, "directing...

Digital Economy Based On Public Trust, Cyber Fraud Offences Can't Be Quashed Merely On Compromise: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that cyber fraud constitutes a systemic offence against public trust and the digital economy, and therefore, such cases cannot be quashed merely on the basis of a compromise or settlement between the complainant and the accused.Justice Sumeet Goel said, "The contemporary felony of cyber fraud presents a transgression sui generis that mandates...

Keeping Seized Vehicles In Police Custody For Years Serves No Purpose; Record Video, Release After Verification: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that keeping seized vehicles in police custody for years serves no useful purpose and results in depreciation, decay, and environmental harm. The Court underscored that modern technology allows for digital documentation — including video and photographs — to serve as sufficient evidence, thereby enabling timely release of vehicles to...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Chartered Accountants In Case Involving ₹1,596 Crore SRS Group Fraud

The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently granted anticipatory bail to a group of Chartered Accountants accused by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) in connection with the alleged ₹1,596.94 crore fraud by the SRS Group of Companies. The Court, by a common order, disposed of multiple pending bail applications of eight Chartered Accountants by classifying them into two...

P&H High Court Seeks Haryana Govt's Response On Petition Alleging Cow Vigilantism By Private Person Under State Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Haryana Government on a petition alleging cow vigilantism by a private individual purportedly acting under the provisions of the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, 2015.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry were hearing the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the National Federation...

IPS Y Puran Suicide Case | Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Plea For Transferring Probe To Independent Agency

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has dismissed the petition seeking transfer of the investigation into the suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar to an independent agency, observing that there was no ground to doubt the ongoing probe by the Chandigarh Police.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry noted, “ The learned Senior counsel representing UT Chandigarh Amit Jhanji...

Income Tax Act | Reassessment Beyond Four Years Invalid When Original Assessment Finalised U/S 143(3): Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that re-assessment proceedings beyond four years are invalid when the original assessment has been finalised under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act. In case of an Assessment under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, a scrutiny is carried out to confirm the correctness and genuineness of various claims, deductions, etc., made by the...

No Disciplinary Proceedings Can Be Initiated After Dismissal Of Employee From Service: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that once the relationship of employer and employee has been conclusively severed by way of dismissal, the employer becomes functus officio and loses the jurisdiction to initiate or continue disciplinary proceedings against the dismissed employee.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar said, "The foundational axiom governing disciplinary jurisdiction is...

High Court Orders Panjab University To Regularise Contractual Assistant Professors Working Since 2012

In a significant relief to long-serving contractual teachers, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed Panjab University, Chandigarh, to regularize the services of two Assistant Professors who have been working continuously since 2012 on sanctioned posts. The Court held that the petitioners were not “backdoor entrants” and had been appointed after a proper selection process...

State Can't Make Contractual Appointments On Minimum Salary For Infinity, Nor Take Advantage Of Mass Unemployment: P&H High Court

Coming down heavily on the prolonged practice of engaging employees on contractual terms, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that the State cannot make contractual appointments for infinity on minimum salary, nor can it take advantage of mass unemployment to exploit its citizens.The observation was made while directing the Panjab University to regularise contractual Assistant...

Child Dies At Unregistered Play School In Haryana; High Court Seeks State's Report On Safety Norms, Name Of Officer Responsible

Taking serious note of the death of a child at an unregistered play school in Haryana, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a detailed report from the State Government regarding the safety norms applicable to such institutions. The Court has also directed the State to disclose the name and designation of the officer responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations governing...

'Victim's Mental State Remaining Normal Casts Doubt On Veracity Of Allegations': P&H High Court Suspends Teacher's Sentence In POCSO Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has suspended the sentence of a school teacher convicted for sexual harassment under Section 354-A IPC and Sections 10 & 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, during the pendency of his appeal.Justice Namit Kumar noted, "any child who would have experienced such an incident must have been mentally traumatised for a...