Punjab and Haryana High Court
Lawrence Bishnoi Interview: Dismissed DSP Moves High Court, Says 'Made Scapegoat' By Punjab Government
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today (January 16) issued notice on a plea filed by dismissed Punjab DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu, whose services were terminated in connection with an FIR lodged for facilitating Lawrence Bishnoi interview from jail.Justice Jagmohan Bansal while issuing notice to Punjab Government and other authorities deferred the matter for February 20.Sandhu contended that he...
Subjected To Multiple FIRs Solely For Harassment: Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail To Alleged Conman Aman Skoda In Fraud Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to conman Aman Skoda accused of defrauding by taking hefty sum of money in exchange of providing government job in Punjab.Amandeep Kamboj, alias Aman Skoda, was declared proclaimed offender in other cases and was absconding for 2 years and allegedly involved in 48 FIRs. He was arrested in Varanasi in March, 2024 by Punjab Police.It was alleged...
Setting Aside Of Main Case Only A Relevant Factor When Considering Quashing Plea For Offence U/S 174A IPC: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that an FIR under Section 174-A IPC (non-appearance of a person in response to a court summons or warrant of arrest) does not get quashed merely because the main case is quashed or the parties have entered into compromise, however the same will be a relevant factor to consider in the quashing plea. Justice Sumeet Goel said, "The statutory provision...
'Material In Chargesheet Doesn't Make Out Offence': Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes FIR Against Woman Booked For Spreading COVID-19
The Punjab & Haryana High Court quashed an FIR lodged against a woman–an international civil servant with the United Nations–who traveled from South Africa to India, under Sections 269 IPC and Section 51 of Disaster Management Act for allegedly spreading COVID-19 infection during the outbreak in 2021.As per Section 269 IPC, whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is,...
High Court Expresses Shock Over Punjab Election Commissioner Allowing Nominated State Functionaries To Manage Municipal Bodies Sans Election
It is an extremely sorry state of affairs especially in a democratic polity, the Punjab & Haryana High Court said while expressing shock to note that despite the constitutional mandate to hold election before the last term Punjab State Election Commission allowed State to manage Municipal bodies without election since last 4-5 years.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sudhir Singh said,...
Public Faith In Judiciary Will Be Weakened: Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses To Answer Reference, Calls It 'Coram Non Judice'
The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to answer a reference question placed before it, observing that that the single judge prima facie breached the "norm of propriety governing judicial functionings" and called itself as "coram non judice".The single judge while differring with the opinion of the co-ordinate bench had referred the matter to decide whether the mechanism followed by the...
Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice On Contempt Plea Against State Authorities For Permitting Alcohol Promoting Songs At Diljit's Concert
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices on a contempt petition filed against various State authorities for allegedly permitting Diljit Dosanjh to sing alcohol related songs in his Ludhiana concert, in violation of its 2019 direction.The High Court in Reet Mohinder v. State of Punjab had ordered the DGPs of both the States as well as the Chandigarh UT administration to ensure...
Vigilance Dept Lodged Case Based On Pseudo Complaint Which Victimised Accused: Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes Corruption FIR
The Punjab & Haryana High Court quashed an FIR lodged under Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act) against Gulmohar Township India Pvt Ltd and its director for allegedly fraudulently bifurcating a land into smaller plots without following due process of law and causing huge loss to State exchequer.The Court noted that the complaint was lodged by "Navjot Singh-congressman" whose identity...
Woman Living Separately Without Divorce Can Terminate Pregnancy Without Husband's Consent: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court held that a woman living separately from her husband without obtaining divorce can terminate pregnancy without taking consent from the husband under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.Justice Kuldeep Tiwari referring to X Vs. Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department and Anr and, Rule 3(B)(c) of the The Medical Termination of...
Haryana's Anti-Cow Slaughter Law Meant To Curb Beef Consumption But Alarming Rise In Litigation Shows State Is Not Executing It Properly: High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has expressed concern about increasing litigation under the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Act, observing that the objective of the Act was to curtail the "consumption of beef menace emanating from the powerful meat lobby consuming and selling beef" but State is not executing properly.The Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of the...
Pendency Of Civil Or Criminal Litigation Between Partners Cannot Estop Either Partner From Invoking Arbitration Clause: Punjab and Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court bench of Justice Suvir Sehgal has held that pendency of a civil and criminal litigation inter se partners, cannot estop one of the partners from invoking the arbitration clause or bar the reference of dispute for adjudication to an arbitrator for determination. Brief Facts: This petition has been filed under Section 11 (6) of the Arbitration Act...
Under What Terms Was High Court Building Declared UNESCO World Heritage Site?: Punjab & Haryana HC Asks Chandigarh
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has asked the Union Territory (UT) of Chandigarh the legal status of Le Corbusier Foundation, Paris, the terms & conditions subject which High Court original building was declared UNESCO World Heritage site.Notably, Chandigarh was planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier, who also designed the High Court building, which was declared as...