“Do Installed Calling Systems Match Number Of Inmates, Has Illegal Mobile Phone Use In Jails Reduced?” HC Asks Punjab Govt For Affidavit

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has asked the Punjab Government to state on affidavit the number of calling system machines installed in jails across the state and whether there has been any reduction in the unauthorized use of the mobile phones by the inmates over the last three months.A division bench of Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Deepak Manchanda said, "It is directed...

“Classic Example Of Kalyug”: P&H High Court Slams Son For Plea Challenging ₹5K Maintenance Awarded To Mother, Imposes ₹50K Costs

Observing that it is a classic "example of Kalyug" which has "shaken the conscience" of the Court, Punjab & Haryana High Court imposed a cost of Rs.50,000 on a son who challenged the order to pay Rs.5000 to his mother as maintenance amount.Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri said, "It actually shocks the conscience of this Court whereby the son has chosen to file the present petition against...

Unilateral Conditions Imposed By State On Land Allotee Violate Constitutional Right To Property: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that the Punjab Government's Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) could not unilaterally alter contractual terms or impose extra charges not specified in the original allotment scheme.Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri said, "Through the imposition of the impugned condition, there has been a unilateral...

Ensure Compliance With All Mandatory Provisions Of Mental Health Care Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs States

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed both states to ensure compliance with all the mandatory provisions of the Mental Health Care Act, 2017.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel said, "Looking to the urgency of the matter, the State of Punjab as also State of Haryana are directed to ensure compliance of all the mandatory provisions of the Mental Health Care Act, 2017...

Mere Admission Of Signature On Paper Does Not Amount To Admission Of Will; Must Be Proven That Testator Was Aware Of Its Contents: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that mere admission of signatures on a paper does not amount to admission of Will; in order to prove that the Will was executed by the testator, the propounder has to lead evidence of unimpeachable character."Justice Pankaj Jain said, "Mere admission of signatures on a paper does not amount to admission of Will... Will in law is a...

Dependents Of Missing Employee, Entitled To Ex-Gratia Compensation After Seven Years Of Employee's Disappearance: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court bench comprising of Justice Jagmohan Bansal held that dependents of a missing employee are entitled to ex-gratia compensation after seven years of the employee's disappearance. Background Facts The petitioner's father was working with Municipal Committee, Ambala as an Octroi Peon. He was about to retire on 31.10.1990. But he went missing...

Cyber Fraud Of ₹474 Crores Reported In Punjab: HC To Decide Accountability Of Financial Losses Suffered By Victims When Accused Is Untraceable

Taking note of the Punjab Government's report that cyber fraud of Rs.474.49. crores have been reported in State in 1 year, the Punjab & Haryana High Court to decide the accountable for the financial losses suffered by victims in cases where accused is not traceable.The Report revealed that in Punjab, cyber frauds have been reported to the tune of Rs.474.49 crore and out of that, "a...

Punjab & Haryana HC Orders Opening Of Sealed Entrance Of Shiv Temple To Avoid Stampede On Shivratri, Supervision By Chandigarh Police

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed to open the sealed main entrance of a Prachin Shiv Temple on account of Maha Shivratri, to avoid any incident of stampede on the occasion and directed the supervision of Chandigarh Police.The Court had earlier directed that the Military force would supervise the entire crowd, however,r the order was today modified and the Court asked DSP...

Punjab & Haryana HC Directs NCB, CBI To Conduct Randomised Raids To Ensure Prohibited Drugs Are Not Sold Without Prescription By Chemists

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Central Agencies Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to conduct random raids at the medical stores/chemists who are selling prohibited drugs without a valid prescription from a duly qualified medical practitioner.Justice Deepak Sibal and Justice Harpreet Kaur Jeewan said, "We direct CBI/NCB to take...

Committee For Granting Leave To MPs From Attending Lok Sabha Session Constituted: Centre Tells Punjab & Haryana HC In Amritpal's Plea

The Union Government informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday (February 25) that a committee for granting leave to Member of Parliaments (MP) from attending sessions of the house has been constituted which comprises of 14 members. The submission was made in MP Amritpal Singh's plea–detained under National Security Act (NSA), seeking to attend the Lok Sabha session. Amritpal...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up [February 17- February 23, 2025]

Nominal Index [Citations 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 78 - 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 92]Kanwar Pahul Singh v UOI 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 78Bhola @ Ram Dass v. State of Haryana 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 79DINESH KUMAR & ORS VS STATE OF HARYANA & ORS 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 80Central Bureau of Investigation v. Ravinder Singh @ Ravinder Singh Bhasin and others 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 81Rajender Singh v. State Of Haryana 2025...

Unfair To Give Police Protection Upon Payment, Undermines Idea Of Justice & Privileges Wealthy Over Vulnerable: HC Seeks Punjab DGP's Affidavit

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has criticised the State's Security Policy for providing police protection on making requisite payment, observing that It is inherently unfair for the financially well-off individuals to receive police protection simply because they can afford it.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar said, "It is inherently unfair for the financially well-off individuals to...