LiveLaw Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up: June 15 to June 21, 2026

Nominal Index [Citations 193 - 203]ROHIT LALIT v. SOURABH CHABBRA [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 193]Narender Kumar v. State of Haryana & Anr. [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 194]Manjit Kaur v. State of Punjab and others [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 195]X AND ANOTHER v. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 196]JITENDER SINGH ALIAS JEETU v. STATE OF HARYANA THROUGH STATION HOUSE OFFICER, POLICE STATION BAHIN, DISTRICT PALWAL, HARYAN [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 197]AMIT DEWAN v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATON [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 198]Jaharvir Goga Samiti v. State of Haryana and another [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 199]Poonam @ Indira v. Prahlad Sharma and others [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 200]VIRENDER SINGH AND OTHERS v. JITENDER KUMAR IAS [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 201]Maninderjeet Singh v. Facebook Meta Platform INC and others [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 202]CHANDIGARH GOLF CLUB v. CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION AND ANOTHER [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 203]ReportsTrial Court Can't Summon Doctor In Medical Negligence Case Without Awaiting Expert Opinion It Sought: Punjab & Haryana High CourtTitle: ROHIT LALIT v. SOURABH CHABBRACitation: [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 193]The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside a summoning order issued against a doctor in a criminal complaint alleging medical negligence, holding that the trial court acted perversely in proceeding without awaiting an expert opinion which it had itself directed to be obtained.Accused Must Rebut Presumption Under NI Act, Mere Claim Of 'Blank Security Cheque' Not Enough: Punjab & Haryana High CourtTitle: Narender Kumar v. State of Haryana & Anr.Citation: [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 194]The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that once the execution of a cheque is admitted, the statutory presumption under the Negotiable Instruments Act operates in favour of the complainant, and a mere plea that the cheque was issued as a blank security instrument is insufficient to rebut such presumption.Is Sole Surviving Widow Entitled To Full Family Pension Despite Being 'Second Wife'? P&H High Court AnswersTitle: Manjit Kaur v. State of Punjab and othersCitation: [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 195]The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that where a deceased government employee is survived by only one widow and there are no eligible claimants from a pre-deceased spouse, the surviving widow is entitled to full (100%) family pension.Can Live-In Couples Seek Police Protection Without Fulfilling Legal Pre-Conditions?: P&H High Court AnswersTitle: X AND ANOTHER v. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORSCitation: [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 196]The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea filed by a couple seeking protection from alleged harassment by their relatives over their live-in relationship, holding that such protection cannot be granted in the absence of fulfillment of legally recognized conditions for live-in relationship. [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 196]Claiming Influence Over Judges To Extract Money Erodes Public Faith In Justice System: P&H High Court Denies BailTitle: JITENDER SINGH ALIAS JEETU v. STATE OF HARYANA THROUGH STATION HOUSE OFFICER, POLICE STATION BAHIN, DISTRICT PALWAL, HARYANACitation: [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 197]The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused regular bail to a man accused of participating in a fraud scheme wherein large sums of money were allegedly extracted from a litigant on the false pretext of securing favourable court orders through influence with High Court judges.[2026 LiveLaw (PH) 197]High Court Grants Bail To Ex-Finance Director Of Haryana Power Firm In CBI Case Alleging Financial FraudTitle: AMIT DEWAN v. CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATONCitation: [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 198]The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to Amit Dewan, former Director (Finance) of Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL), in connection with two CBI cases involving an alleged large-scale financial fraud concerning diversion of public funds. [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 198]Land Acquisition | Courts Deciding Compensation References Not Bound By Section 26 Market Value Parameters: Punjab & Haryana High CourtTitle: Jaharvir Goga Samiti v. State of Haryana and anotherCitation: [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 199]The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the parameters prescribed under Section 26 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 are not binding on courts or authorities while adjudicating references for enhancement of compensation.Legal Heirs Can't Continue Suit Filed By Deceased Trustee In Representative Capacity, Right Vests In Surviving Trustee: P&H High CourtTitle: Poonam @ Indira v. Prahlad Sharma and othersCitation: [2026 LiveLaw (PH) 200]The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that legal heirs of a deceased trustee cannot be impleaded to continue a suit filed by the trustee in a representative capacity, reiterating that the right to pursue such litigation vests only in surviving or duly appointed trustees.If Officials Can Pay Costs For Disobedience, Frivolous Litigants Must Pay...

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