IPS Y Puran Suicide | Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Status Of Probe From Chandigarh Police

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a status report from the Chandigarh Police regarding the investigation into the alleged suicide of senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran.While listing the matter for November 12, Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry asked Chandigarh Police to apprise “what is the latest position in the stage of investigation. Where have you reached,...

When Alleged Offence Was Against Public Servant Acting In Official Capacity, FIR Cannot Be Quashed On Compromise: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that offences committed against public servants in the discharge of their official duties cannot be treated as mere private disputes, in such cases FIR cannot be quashed on the basis of compromise between the parties.While dismissing the plea for quashing FIR filed by the accused in view of compromise with the complainant-Public Servant, the...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Stays Injunction Against Radico Khaitan In 'Kashmyr'-'Cashmir' Trademark Dispute Over Deceptive Similarity

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed an order of the Commercial Court, Karnal which had restrained Radico Khaitan Ltd. from using the mark “Kashmyr” for its liquor products following a trademark suit initiated by Picadilly Agro Industries Ltd., proprietor of the marks “Cashmir” and “Cashmere.” A Division Bench comprising Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice...

P&H High Court Raps Haryana Commissioner For 'Non-Speaking' Order, Seeks Chief Secy's Response On Training Of Senior Officers

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed concern over the growing trend of non-speaking orders being passed by appellate authorities in Haryana while exercising statutory powers.The Court was hearing a plea challenging the order passed by Commissioner, Hisar Division which was allegedly "non-speaking and cryptic order without giving any reasons."Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri directed...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Response Of Magistrate Who Allegedly Granted Bail To Her Relative

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a response from a Judicial Magistrate (JMIC) Vandana over allegations that she granted bail to an accused who is her close relative.The Court was hearing plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to accused Reshab Walia by the JMIC Vandana in the case registered under Sections 195A (threatening any person to give false evidence) and Section...

Authorities Liable For Any Harm If Protection Is Not Given To Couple Immediately Upon Request: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has observed that if protection is not granted immediately upon a citizen's request—particularly in cases involving marriage—the authorities concerned shall be held liable for any untoward incident resulting from their inaction.The Court was hearing a petition filed by a young couple seeking protection of life and liberty from the woman's family, who...

P&H High Court Rejects Ex-CM's Plea To Halt Manesar Land Scam Trial, Says Stay For Co-Accused No Grounds To Stall Proceedings

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea filed by former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda seeking to halt trial proceedings in the Manesar land scam case, observing that the stay granted by the Supreme Court to some co-accused cannot be a ground to stall the trial against him.Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya said, "In case the SLPs against the co-accused are to be...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Sets Aside 'Cryptic & Non-Speaking' Order Removing Punjab's Municipal Council President

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the Punjab Government's order removing the President of Nagar Council, Samana, under Section 22 of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911, holding that the order was “totally cryptic and non-speaking.” The Court has remanded the matter back to the State to freshly determine whether the meeting in which the no-confidence motion was passed against...

Constitution Not Charter Of Privilege, Reservation In Promotion Can't Be Introduced Without Statutory Amendment: P&H High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that reservation in promotion cannot be implemented by executive action or policy decision in the absence of an enabling statutory rule framed under Article 309 of the Constitution.The Court observed that the Department acted beyond its jurisdiction in granting promotion benefits to juniors belonging to Scheduled Caste category by extending...

Family Pension Cannot Be Treated As Income Of Deceased For Determining Loss Of Dependency: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that family pension received by dependents after the death of a deceased in a motor accident cannot be treated as part of the deceased's income for determining loss of dependency, though it also cannot be deducted from the compensation payable to the claimants.Justice Parmod Goyal said, "The family pension received by deceased has got no relation...

UAPA | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Hoisting Khalistani Flag

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a man who had been in custody for nearly five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly hoisting a Khalistani flag.Justice Deepak Sibal ans Justice Lapita Banerji said, “The allegation against the appellant was that he had watched video of Gurpatwant Singh Pannu and indoctrinated his cousin Inderjit...

'Submit Link Of Video On CJI Gavai If You Want Details Of FIR': Punjab & Haryana High Court Tells YouTuber Ajeet Bharti

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed YouTuber Ajeet Bharti to furnish the link of the video in which a shoe was allegedly thrown at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai if he seeks details of the FIR registered against him.YouTuber Ajeet Bharti had approached the High Court seeking protection from coercive action in connection with alleged objectionable remarks made by him against CJI...