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...

79,000 FIRs Pending Investigation In Punjab, 'Shocking': High Court Seeks Action Plan From DGP

Expressing shock at the staggering figure of 79,000 FIRs in Punjab still awaiting logical conclusion in the FIRs despite lapse of statutory period, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought action plan within a period of two weeks from the Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab.Justice Sandeep Moudgil said, "State is called upon to submit an Action Plan within a period of two weeks,...

[Self-Incrimination] Company Cannot Seek Protection Under Article 20(3) Of Constitution Without Satisfying Its Ingredients: P&H High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that a company cannot refuse to produce a summoned document by seeking protection of Article 20(3) of the constitution, without satisfying its ingredients.Article 20(3) ensures that no person accused of an offense shall be compelled to be a witness against themselves. This means that an individual cannot be forced to provide evidence...

Judge's Security Breach | Punjab & Haryana HC Directs Continuation Of Heightened Security, Asks Judge To Scale It Down As Per Threat Perception

The Punjab & Haryana High Court directed to continue with the security provided to the sitting High Court judge who recently experienced a security breach in Golden Temple, Amritsar.Previously, Court had directed to deploy 3-4 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in security of the judge along with his Personal Security arrangement.On September 22, a man pulled out the gun of...

Denying Subsistence Allowance To Home Guard Who Worked For 27 Yrs On Ground That He Wasn't 'Permanent' Violates Art 14 & 21: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the authorities to grant subsistence allowance to a home guard who worked continuously for 27 years, observing that denying the same on the ground that he was not permanent or regular employee would be violative of Article 14 and 21 of the Constitution.State authorities while opposing the plea for subsistence allowance submitted that the home...