Punjab and Haryana High Court
Nuh Demolition | Punjab & Haryana HC Disposes Of Suo Moto 'Ethnic Cleansing Case', Cites SC's Order To Pause 'Bulldozer Action' Across India
The Punjab & Haryana High Court today disposed of the suo moto cognisance taken on the Nuh violence and demolition drive that took place in August 2023, allegedly on account of communal violence which took place in Nuh and Gurugram district. While Suo Moto staying the demolition drive in 2023 the Court had wondered "whether the buildings belonging to a particular community are being...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Union, State's Response On Plea Challenging Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini's Appointment
The Punjab & Haryana High Court today sought a response from the State and Union Government on a PIL filed challenging the appointment of Haryana Chief Minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini, on the ground that he had allegedly appointed counsel of ministers more than 15% of total strength of the house and violated the constitution during his previous tenure.Article 164(1A) of the...
If Cheque Bounce Complaint Is Withdrawn, Continuing Proclamation Proceedings U/S 174A IPC Is Abuse Of Power: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has reiterated that once the main petition of cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act stands withdrawn in view of an amicable settlement between the parties, the continuation of proceedings under Section 174-A IPC is nothing but an abuse of the process of law.Justice N.S. Shekhawat was hearing plea filed by Punjab realtor...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail To AAP MLA Jaswant Singh In Money Laundering Case
The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Monday granted bail to Aam Admi Party (AAP) MLA Jaswant Singh in money laundering case. Singh is an MLA from Punjab's Amargarh constituency and was arrested by ED in November, 2023.Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu granted bail to Singh. However a detailed order is awaited.Jaswant Singh was booked under PMLA for allegedly being a director and guarantor of...
Relationship Between Army Person's Disease & Service Rendered Needs To Be Established To Claim Disability Pension: Punjab & Haryana High Court
While directing to grant disability pension to an army officer, the Punjab & Haryana High Court said that the "causal nexus" between the disability and the service rendered by him in the military service, needs to be established.The officer who was suffering from an eye disease ( drooping eyelid and imperfection in the eyes curvature) was denied the benefit of disability pension, on...
Court Can Exercise Inherent Powers U/S 482 CrPC In Domestic Violence Proceedings: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that the Court can exercise its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC on proceedings under the Domestic Violence (DV) Act.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Pankaj Jain said, "The scheme of the Act of 2005 (Domestic Violence Act) provides that all proceedings under Section 12 of the Act of 2005 are to be governed by the provisions of...
Why Only Two International Flights From Chandigarh Airport? High Court Seeks Response From Union, Punjab Govt
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought affidavit from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Punjab Government on why there are only two international flights from Chandigarh International airport.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal said, "There is also no explanation coming from the Chandigarh International Airport Authority Limited as to why there are only two...
Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Notice To Jindal Global University On LLM Student's Plea Against Declaration Of His Answer-Sheet As 'AI-Generated'
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday sought response of O.P Jindal Global University on an LLM student's plea challenging the decision of the university to declare his submission in an exam as "AI-generated."Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri while listing the matter for November 14, issued notice to the University.Kaustubh Shakkarwar, a lawyer by profession filed the writ petition...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Reinstates Civil Judge Expelled From Service For Allegedly Abusing Court Staff
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has reinstated an Additional Civil Judge of Punjab, who was expelled from service in 2015 for allegedly abusing Ahlmad posted in his Court. The Judicial Officer was also charged for acting arbitrarily by not forwarding Ahlmad's appeal seeking promotion.Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma found that the testimonies of the Court staff recorded...
“Detainee Awaited At Home For Diwali”: Punjab & Haryana HC Grants Bail To Mother-Son Duo Allegedly Illegally Detained In Fraud Case
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted bail in an alleged fraud case where a mother and son was allegedly illegally detained.The court added that the plea was preponed to October 31st, considering the fact that due the festival of Diwali, the presence of the accused at their home was awaited. It was alleged that a sitting AIG is relative of the complainant and the police party, who...
Huge Backlogs With FSLs Show Stark Failure By States In Timely Administration Of Justice: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed Governments of Punjab & Haryana to consider implementation of recommendations made by the Committees constituted for functioning of the Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) across the States of Haryana and Punjab.The extensive backlog with the FSL, which has caused undue delays in trials, reveals a stark failure on the part of the States...
"Career Of Hundred Students At Stake": High Court Summons Top Punjab Govt Officers Over Non-Payment Of Scholarship Money To Panjab University
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has summoned top officials including Punjab's Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education along with the entire record to explain why the amount of Scholarship has not been paid to the Panjab University.The case pertains to students whose degrees and certificates have allegedly been withheld by Panjab University (PU) pending reimbursement of fees...