Punjab and Haryana High Court
CBFC Ensures Freedom Of Expression, Guarantees That Movie Is Fit For Public: P&H High Court Quashes FIR Against Producer Of 'Shooter' Film
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against the producer of movie "Shooter" for allegedly inciting youth to participate in armed activities, which were likely to affect public peace and harmony adversely.The FIR was lodged under Section 153 (Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot), 153-A (Promoting enmity between different groups), 153-B...
Arbitrary Termination Of MoU With Company By Govt Violates Fundamental Right To Trade: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the arbitrary termination of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the government for a project that had vested title over land amounts to a violation of the petitioner's fundamental rights under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution.Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri said, "since therebys, there was complete vestment of right,...
Demanding Bribe Erodes Public Faith In Govt: P&H High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail To Officer Accused Of Asking ₹1K For Signing File
Observing that "the act of coercing an ordinary citizen to pay a bribe for availing a rightful service amounts to gross misconduct," the Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused anticipatory bail to a junior engineer accused of demanding a bribe of Rs. 1000 for signing a routine file.The allegation against the government official, a junior engineer, was that he demanded Rs.1,000 to sign a...
Punjab Jail Security | High Court Calls For Urgent Proposals On Prison Safety Measures, Seeks Chief Secy's Affidavit
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab Government to make immediate efforts to submit a proposal for the installation of security equipment and to take measures to strengthen security in Punjab jails.Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Deepak Manchanda noted that as per Punjab's Chief Secretary response, the security equipment has been procured and is being installed...
Medical Infra Doesn't Appear To Be Improving: High Court Seeks Punjab Govt's Reply On Alleged Deficiencies In Malerkotla's Govt Hospital
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken serious note of the allegedly deteriorating medical infrastructure in Punjab, especially Malerkotla district. Amidst allegation of inadequate facilities, staff shortages, and lack of specialist doctors in the Government maintained hospitals in Malerkotla, the court has sought a detailed affidavit from the state's Health Department Principal...
Bhakra Nangal Dam: High Court Seeks Response On Punjab Govt's Plea To Recall Order For Release Of 'Extra Water' To Haryana
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday (May 14) sought response from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) on Punjab Government's application seeking recall of Court's May 06 order, which paved way for release of 'extra water' from Bhakra Nangal Dam to Haryana.A bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel asked BBMB, Haryana Government and the Union government to file...
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...