NDPS Act | Accused Not Present At Crime Scene Should Be Held Equally Accountable Without Leniency: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that accused persons who are not present at the crime scene should be held equally accountable and should not be afforded any leniency under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act).The Court highlighted that there is a frequent practise to implicate individuals who are not present at the crime scene and this defence of...

Cloud Particle Scam: Punjab & Haryana HC Refuses To De-Freeze Accused Company's Accounts, Rejects Claims Against ED Search & Seizure

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to de-freeze bank account of Vuenow Infotech Pvt. Ltd, a company allegedly involved in the "Cloud Particle Scam". Vuenow Infotech is accused of dishonestly inducing large number of investors to invest in cloud particles or data center assets by selling them non- existent and insubstantial particles and have, therefore, cheated and breached the...

Constitutionality Of Anti-Begging Laws In Punjab & Haryana Challenged, High Court Seeks Response From States

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought response from Governments of Punjab and Haryana on plea a challenging the constitutionality of Haryana Prevention of Beggary Act and the Punjab Prevention of Beggary Act.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sudhir Singh was hearing the PIL filed by Kush Karla, who stated that as per the definition of begging in the Act "begging, vocations...

Chandigarh Mayor Election: Punjab & Haryana HC Directs To Re-Schedule Polls, Mayor Kuldeep Kumar To Continue Tenure Till January 29

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the notification wherein Chandigarh Mayoral Election was scheduled for January 24 and directed to re-schedule the polls after January 29. Mayor Kuldeep Kumar to continue tenure of the present mayor office till then. Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri was hearing the petition filed by Chandigarh Mayor Kuldeep Kumar (AAP), who sought...

In Plea Against Subsidy To 'Rich Farmers', Punjab & Haryana High Court Wonders If It Can Interfere With Govt's Policy Decision

While dealing with a plea challenging grant of 100% subsidy on electricity used for running tube-wells so far as 'rich farmers' are concerned, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today asked if it can interfere with State's policy decision.The Punjab government gives 100% subsidy on electricity used for running tubewell for irrigation purposes to farmers.Whereas the Haryana government has...

'Repetitive Pleas, Eluding Process Of Law Doesn't Call For Court's Sympathy': Punjab & Haryana HC Declines Pre-Arrest Bail In Drugs Case

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a man accused in a drugs case seeking relief on the ground that the co-accused has been granted regular bail, observing that the petitioner wilfully evaded his arrest for more than 2 years.Justice Sumeet Goel said, "While liberty and dignity of an individual must be held high, however, no one can be permitted to...

High Court Says Punjab Govt Not Conducing Municipal Elections In Certain Areas Without Seeking Extension From SC May Amount To 'Contempt'

It is unfortunate to note that the Punjab Government has not filed any application before the Apex Court seeking extension of time line prescribed for conduction Municipal Corporation election in the State, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has remarked.The development comes in a plea filed highlighting that after High Court's and Supreme Court's intervention, the Punjab Election...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs PGI Hospital To Put Sign Boards For Awareness Of 'Poor Patient Welfare Fund'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh to put prominent sign boards in the hospital for awareness of Poor Patient Welfare Fund (PPWF).The Court noted that a number of patients, because of their ignorance and huge footfall at PGIMER, Chandigarh, are unable to avail the benefit of the PPWF.Chief Justice...

'Depicts Public Perception Of Money Power': P&H HC Rejects Pre-Arrest Bail Of Man Accused Of Taking ₹10 Cr For Providing Governor Post

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to grant anticipatory bail to a man accused of taking 10 crore with other co-accused for securing the post of Lieutenant Governor in Andaman and Nicobar, observing that granting relief when there is prima facie sufficient evidence would send a "very negative message" to the public.The Court said, "The Governor's post is the highest post under...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs Reinstatement Of Judge Who Was Expelled Over Alleged Misconduct Committed As A Lawyer

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed to reinstate an additional and sessions judge with consequential benefit, who was dispensed from service during the probation period on account of "doubtful integrity" . On the basis of a complaint made against the judge, in the Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for the year 2015-16 recorded by the then Administrative Judge, the OSD...

Criminal Case Against Director Would Not Mean Company Is Also Involved: Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes Order Rejecting Liquor License

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside the order rejecting a liquor license (L-1), observing that if a director is involved in a criminal case then it would not mean that the company is also involved. L-1 licence is granted for the wholesale supply of Indian liquor. These are granted to a Company or a society, a partnership firm or a proprietorship firm having a licensed...

Failure To Disclose Information About Accomplices Can't Be Construed As 'Non-Cooperation With Investigation': Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that "non-cooperation in investigation” must be interpreted with precision and cannot be equated with the failure of the accused to disclose information about his alleged accomplices or for facilitating the recovery of bribe money.Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul while allowing an anticipatory bail application in a corruption case, rejected the...