P&H High Court Bar Body Urges DGP To Cancel Client's FIR Against Advocate For Alleged Failure To File His Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association has written to the Director General of Police (DGP) Chandigarh, seeking cancellation of an FIR registered against an advocate accused of cheating his client by allegedly failing to file the client's case.An FIR under Section 420 IPC has been registered against Advocate Pankaj Chandgothia, based on a complaint filed by one Gurwinder...

Missing Kidney In Dead Body A 'Mystery', Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Police Commissioner To Probe Allegations Against Doctors, Hospital

In a startling case involving a missing kidney from a deceased person's body, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Police Commissioner of Punjab's Ludhiana to conduct a thorough investigation into allegations leveled against the doctors and the hospital involved. As per the allegations, the 22-year-girl was admitted to Ludhiana's HMC Hospital for surgery but passed away after...

P&H High Court Hands Over Colonel Assault Case To CBI, Says SIT "Creating Loopholes" To Protect Accused Punjab Police Officers

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over the probe into a Colonel's assault allegations against the Punjab Police.This comes after the Court noted that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) entrusted to probe the case is "creating loopholes to give benefit of doubt to accused Police Officers".Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, who was posted at...

Appeal Against Freezing Order Under NDPS Act Cannot Be Dismissed Solely Because Jailed Accused Couldn't Sign Petition: P&H HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today held that an appeal under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act cannot be dismissed merely because the accused, lodged in jail, was unable to sign the petition and the Appellate Court ought to decide on merits. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry said, "Considering the facts and circumstances, it is deemed appropriate...

2017 Gurugram School Murder Case | P&H High Court Seeks CBI's Stand On Plea To Quash Summons Against Cop Booked For Evidence Tampering

In a development related to the 2017 Gurugram school murder case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Haryana Government on a plea filed by a police officer accused of tampering with evidence against the trial court's summoning order. Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul issued notice to the Haryana Government and the CBI...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Of 'Unestablished Advocate' Seeking Financial Help From Bar Council

The Punjab & Haryana High Court refused to entertain a lawyer's plea seeking direction to the Bar Council for the States to provide her financial assistance, for her being an "un-established advocate."The advocate had sought reimbursement of medical expenses, house rent allowance, personal security officer, travel expenses and an aid to her.Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Rohit...

Explore Alternative Site For Construction Of New HC Building: Punjab & Haryana High Court Tells UT Administration

Considering the increasing footfall and space constraints, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Chandigarh Union Territory (UT) Administration to explore alternative locations for the construction of a new High Court building.The High Court of Punjab and Haryana is located in the capital city of Chandigarh in the foot hills of Shivalik Range, it was designed by the famous...

Mere Silence Of Accused During Investigation Doesn't Amount To Non-Cooperation: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that an accused person's silence during the course of an investigation cannot be equated with non-cooperation as right against self-incrimination is constitutionally protected.The Court refused to reject anticipatory bail in NDPS Act case on the ground the accused failed to disclose certain facts during the investigation.Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul...

Salary Knowingly Received Beyond Entitlement Can Be Recovered From Employee: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has clarified that if an employee knowingly receives salary or financial benefits beyond their legal entitlement, such excess amounts can rightfully be recovered by the employer. The court emphasised that the landmark State of Punjab v. Rafiq Masih (2015) judgment—which placed restrictions on recoveries from employees in certain circumstances—does not...

Colonel Assault Case: High Court Summons SIT Head In Plea To Transfer Probe To CBI Over Alleged Inaction Of Chandigarh Police

The Punjab & Haryana High Court today summoned the Special Investigation Team (SIT)'s head of Chandigarh Police, constituted to investigate the case wherein a Colonel was allegedly brutally assaulted by the Punjab Police in March. The plea was filed seeking the transfer of the probe to the CBI, alleging failure to conduct a fair investigation.Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, who was posted...

NDPS Act | Detaining Accused Indefinitely Due To Absence Of Witnesses Is Abuse Of Power: P&H High Court Grants Bail

Observing that "detaining an accused indefinitely due to the sheer nonchalance of the prosecution amounts to an abuse of process," the Punjab & Haryana High Court granted bail in an NDPS Act case involving a commercial quantity.The accused was in custody for 2 years and 3 months in a case wherein 1.540 kgs of Tramadol—classified as 'commercial quantity' under the NDPS Act was...

Runaway Couple | Protection Of Life Paramount, Irrespective Of Alleged Misrepresentation Of Girl's Age: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that the protection of life and personal liberty is paramount, regardless of disputes over the age of the individuals involved.The observation was made while dismissing a plea seeking action against the runaway couple for allegedly falsely stating in the protection plea that the girl was a major at the time of marriage.Adding that protection is...