High Court Asks Punjab Govt Not To Harass Congress MLA Pratap Singh Bajwa On Pretext Of Investigation Over “Active Bombs”Remark

The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Tuesday (May 13) asked Punjab Government authorities to not to harass Congress MLA and State's Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa in the name of investigation.Bajwa was booked in an FIR for making allegedly remarking on a TV show that “50 bombs have reached Punjab”.Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya directed to ensure that the Bajwa is "not...

Person Involved In Minor Offences Should Not Be Deprived Of Appointment In State Services: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana has held that persons involved in minor offences should not be deprived of the opportunity to serve in state services.The development comes while upholding the validity of a provision of the Punjab Police (Haryana Amendment) Rules, 2015, which denies appointment to candidates against whom the charges have been framed for offences punishable with imprisonment for three...

'Draconian': Punjab & Haryana High Court Slams Practice Of Opposing Bail When Accused Refuses To Testify Against Himself

"Opposing the release of an accused on bail solely because he refuses to testify against himself is a draconian practice that, in good conscience, cannot be allowed to continue unchecked by the Court", said the Punjab & Haryana High Court while allowing a pre-arrest bail in vehicle theft case.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar noted that in the status report filed by the State it has been...

'Can't Help If You Don't Challenge Exam Rules': Punjab & Haryana High Court On Plea Against BCI Charging Fees For AIBE

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the petitioner challenging the fees charged by Bar Council of India for All India Bar Examination (AIBE) to challenge the Examination rule to enable the Court to look into the grievances.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel referring to Section 24 of the Advocates Act said the person can be admitted as advocates on a State roll, "subject...

Guardian & Wards Act | Child's 'Ordinary Residence' For Court's Jurisdiction Need Not Be Permanent Residence, It's A Question Of Fact: P&H HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that for determining Court's jurisdiction "ordinarily resident" of child need not be permanent or or uninterrupted residence.According to Section 9 of the Guardians And Wards Act, if the application is with respect to the guardianship of the person of the minor, it shall be made to the District Court having jurisdiction in the place where...

Right To Education Act | Diploma Or Bachelor's In Elementary Education Essential For Junior Teacher Post: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the essential qualification for the post of Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) should be in conformity with the Right To Education Act (RTE) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) which is either Diploma in Elementary Education or Bachelor in Elementary Education. The Court was hearing a plea filed by the Chandigarh...

Punjab Govt Moves High Court To Recall Order Directing It To Abide By Centre's Decision For Giving Extra Share Of Water To Haryana

The Punjab Government today has moved an application before the Punjab & Haryana High Court to recall its order passed on May 06, which paved the way for the release of Bhakra dam water to Haryana, by directing it to abide by the decision of the meeting held on May 02 conducted by Central Government's Home Secretary.According to the Union Government's submission, on May 2, the Centre's...

'Punjab Sensitive Amid India-Pakistan Firing': High Court Grants Time For Filing Reply To Contempt Case Over Water Dispute With Haryana

"This Court is conscious of the present sensitive atmosphere prevailing in the State of Punjab due to cross border firing between India and Pakistan and therefore, does not want to burden the Chief Secretary as well as the Director General of Police, Government of Punjab, with any contempt notice," said the Punjab & Haryana High Court while granting time to Punjab Government to respond...

Punjab & Haryana HC Bar Body Writes To Chief Justice Seeking Guidelines On Court Functioning Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association wrote to Chief Justice Sheel Nagu on Saturday (May 10) seeking guidance on "further course of action pertaining to functioning of the Courts" from Monday (May 12). The bar body's highlighted that most of the Court rooms are not having an Open Video Conference (VC) system, and joining on VC is...

As Long As Judicial Order Stands, It Needs To Be Complied: High Court In Contempt Plea Against Punjab For Obstructing Water To Haryana

The Punjab & Haryana High Court today made it clear that Punjab Government was supposed to comply with its order directing them to abide by the decision of a Union Government meeting which had resolved to release extra water from Bhakra Dam to Haryana, for the State's emergent need.On May 7, the High Court had also restrained the Punjab Police from "interfering" in the day-to-day...

'Forces Fighting The Battle, You Want To Rest?' Punjab & Haryana HC Pulls Lawyer For Seeking Adjournment, Says He May Join From VC

While refusing to excuse a counsel due to "No Work Day" declared by the Bar amid India-Pakistan border tensions, the Punjab & Haryana High Court said that when forces are fighting the battle, one cannot choose to rest at home—especially when courts are equipped with video conferencing facilities that allow everyone to connect and work from home.In view of the "serious escalation of...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Declares 'No Work Day' For May 9 Amid Blackout In Chandigarh, Cross Border Tensions

The Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association declared "no working day" for May 9 amid ongoing border tensions and blackout in Chandigarh."It is hereby informed to all Hon'ble members of the Bar that, in light of the prevailing sensitive situation and the imminent threat posed by separatist forces, coupled with the ongoing blackout, it has been decided to declare May 9, 2025, as a 'No...