'Right To Travel Abroad Is Basic Human Right': P&H High Court Allows Ex-DSP Convicted In Bribery Case To Travel Abroad

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has allowed Raka Ghirra, an ex-DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) convicted in a bribery case, to travel abroad. The Court reiterated that the right to travel abroad is an important basic human right.Justice Aman Chaudhary was hearing an application filed by the applicant–appellant seeking permission to travel abroad for a period of one month....

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up: March 30 - April 05, 2026

Citation: 2026 LiveLaw (PH) 102 to 2026 LiveLaw (PH) 110Nominal IndexManjit Singh v/s State of Punjab, 2026 LiveLaw (PH) 102Alam v. Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation & Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (PH) 103Saral Mobile Project Services Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Haryana & Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (PH) 104Anil Sharma v. State of U.T., Chandigarh & Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (PH) 105Hemant Kumar Mittal...

'Cybercrime Akin To Silent Virus': Punjab & Haryana High Court Declines Anticipatory Bail To Man Booked In ₹6 Crore Digital Arrest Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that cybercrime in the country "operates akin to a silent virus" which is insidious, disruptive and exacts a toll on society that extends far beyond mere pecuniary loss. Noting the cascading effects of such offences on society and financial institutions, the court declined anticipatory bail to a 23-year-old man accused in the digital arrest of...

State Must Prioritise Its Own Employees For Promotion Over Deputationists: P&H High Court To Chandigarh Admin

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the State is bound to consider the interest of its own employees for promotion on a higher pedestal as compared to persons brought through deputation or transfer. The Court observed that service rules must not operate to prejudice promotional avenues of existing employees in favour of external entrants.A division bench of Justices Harsimran...

Delimitation Is A Legislative Function: Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Challenges To Municipal Ward Notifications

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that the process of delimitation of wards of Municipal Councils and Municipal Corporations cannot be set aside merely on the ground of alleged violation of principles of natural justice. The Court observed that delimitation is a legislative function and once the prescribed procedure under the governing rules is followed, such exercise is not open...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Strikes Down 1997 Rule Mandating Govt-Parity Retiral Benefits For Cooperative Society Employees

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that the 1997 Service Rules mandating retiral benefits for employees of cooperative societies at par with government employees are ultra vires the parent statute and unenforceable. The Court observed that the State Government had no authority to further delegate its rule-making power to the Registrar, and such sub-delegation was neither...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Temporarily Prohibits Cutting Of Trees In Haryana Without Court's Permission

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has expressed displeasure over the failure of authorities to respond to its query regarding the availability of land for afforestation in lieu of trees proposed to be cut for the Zirakpur–Panchkula bypass. The Court observed that the inaction of the authorities reflects a lack of seriousness towards ecological concerns and warrants immediate...

Relaxation In Selection Criteria For PwD Candidates Not Concession, But Constitutional Obligation: P&H HC Directs States To Frame Norms

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that relaxation in selection criteria for persons with disabilities is a constitutional obligation and not a mere concession. The Court observed that failure to provide such relaxation defeats the mandate of substantive equality under the Constitution and renders the statutory protections under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities...

Motor Accident Claim Cannot Be Dismissed Merely Because Injured Claimant Dies During Proceedings: P&H High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that a claim petition filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be dismissed solely on the ground that the claimant died during the pendency of the proceedings. The Court observed that even if the death of the claimant is not established to be on account of the injuries sustained in the accident, the claim can still be continued by...

Journalist Moves High Court Against AAP's Copyright Strikes On His Facebook Page For Using Punjab CM's Photos; Notice Issued

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday (April 2) issued notice on a journalist's plea challenging actions taken against his Facebook pages and copyright strike imposed on his account for allegedly using photographs of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann or news regarding same.In doing so the court also said that the petitioner Rattandeep Singh Dhaliwal has the liberty to the approach...

'Lack Of Effort To Send Samples For Forensic Examination Indicates Collusion Between Police & Accused': P&H High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a consistent failure on the part of investigating authorities to send forensic samples for examination indicates collusion between the police officials and the accused. The Court observed that the scientific evidence in all cases should be collected at the earliest, and all the samples must be sent to FSL, without any delay. The Court was hearing...

PIL Against Fee For Downloading FIR On 'Punjab Police Sanjh Portal', High Court Seeks Clarification On Existing Charges

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday (April 1) asked two lawyers–who have filed a PIL challenging levy of Rs. 80 service charge for downloading FIR copy, to inform that since when is Punjab government charging the existing facilitation.The court was hearing a PIL moved by two advocates–Abhishek Malhotra and Vasu Ranjan Shandilya, challenging introduction of alleged "illegal"...