Punjab & Haryana Weekly Round-Up: November 02- November 09, 2025

Nominal Index

Chattan Singh v. The Deputy Commissioner-cum-Presiding Officer, Maintenance Appellate Tribunal, Mohali, District Mohali and others 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 423

Pankaj Kumar v. State of Haryana and others 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 424

Gurpreet Singh v. State of Punjab and others 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 425

Amit Ahalawat v. State of Haryana and others 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 426

Jagwinder Singh @ Jagga v. National Investigating Agency 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 427

 ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. versus Priya PS and Others 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 428

Bhupinder Singh Hooda v. Central Bureau of Investigation 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 429

Mandeep Kaur and Another v. State of Punjab and Others 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 430

Reports 

Family Property Dispute Can't Be Settled Under Maintenance Of Parents And Senior Citizen Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Title: Chattan Singh v. The Deputy Commissioner-cum-Presiding Officer, Maintenance Appellate Tribunal, Mohali, District Mohali and others

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 423

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (the Act) cannot be used to settle family property disputes by seeking maintenance or cancellation of property transfers.

Justice Kuldeep Tiwari dismissed a petition filed by a senior citizen under Section 23 of the Act, seeking cancellation of a transfer deed executed in favour of his grandchildren.

'Disregard To Human Dignity', High Court Slams Haryana Authority For Delay In Ex-Gratia Appointment, Orders ₹7.5 Lakh Compensation & Interest

Title: Pankaj Kumar v. State of Haryana and others

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 424

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has strongly criticized the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) for exhibiting “disregard to human dignity” and “administrative apathy” in denying a legitimate ex gratia appointment to the dependent of a disabled employee for over two decades.

Justice Harpreet Brar said, "The case at hand is a classic example of the administrative apathy that has resulted in denial of livelihood to a deserving candidate. The petitioner was eligible for ex-gratia appointment in terms of a duly enforced government policy. However, the manner of decision of his claim has not only caused the petitioner a loss of livelihood but also considerable mental harassment due to denial of a legitimate expectation."

Compromise Can't Wipe Out Criminal Liability In Cheating Case Involving Public Trust: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Title: Gurpreet Singh v. State of Punjab and others

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 425

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a compromise between the parties cannot extinguish criminal liability in cases of cheating involving public trust, observing that such offences transcend the realm of private disputes and strike at the integrity of public institutions.

The petitioner was accused for defrauding the complainant of ₹4.5 lakh by promising government employment.

'Testing Only Bookish Knowledge In Govt Exams Ignores Skills Needed For Effective Administration': Punjab & Haryana High Court

Title: Amit Ahalawat v. State of Haryana and others

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 426

The Punjab and Haryana High Court said that recruitment processes for government posts must evolve beyond rote learning and mechanical recall, emphasizing that evaluating only bookish knowledge fails to capture the skills required for effective administration and public service.

The Court held that it is justifiable to ask General awareness, GK, mental ability etc. in the screening test for the post of Assistant Assistant Environmental Engineer exam conducted by Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC).

UAPA | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Hoisting Khalistani Flag

Title: Jagwinder Singh @ Jagga v. National Investigating Agency

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 427

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a man who had been in custody for nearly five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly hoisting a Khalistani flag.

Justice Deepak Sibal ans Justice Lapita Banerji said, “The allegation against the appellant was that he had watched video of Gurpatwant Singh Pannu and indoctrinated his cousin Inderjit Singh [main accused] to support the formation of separate State of 'KHALISTAN' and aided/abetted hoisting of 'KHALISTAN' flag on the top floor of D.C's office. Apart from one phone call on the day previous to the commission of offence... nothing else has been brought on record to link the appellant with A-1 (Inderjit Singh)."

Family Pension Cannot Be Treated As Income Of Deceased For Determining Loss Of Dependency: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Title: ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. versus Priya PS and Others

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 428

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that family pension received by dependents after the death of a deceased in a motor accident cannot be treated as part of the deceased's income for determining loss of dependency, though it also cannot be deducted from the compensation payable to the claimants.

Justice Parmod Goyal said, "The family pension received by deceased has got no relation with the accident and resultant death on account of accident and therefore it was rightly held not liable to be deducted for the compensation awarded on account of loss of dependency. However, similarly the family pension cannot be treated as income of deceased for determining loss of dependency."

Constitution Not Charter Of Privilege, Reservation In Promotion Can't Be Introduced Without Statutory Amendment: P&H High Court

Title: OM PRAKASH AND ANOTHER v. STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS.

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 427

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that reservation in promotion cannot be implemented by executive action or policy decision in the absence of an enabling statutory rule framed under Article 309 of the Constitution.

The Court observed that the Department acted beyond its jurisdiction in granting promotion benefits to juniors belonging to Scheduled Caste category by extending reservation in promotion, even though the Haryana Health Department Subordinate Offices Ministerial Staff (Group-C) Service Rules, 1997 and Group-B Service Rules, 1982 contained no provision for such reservation.

Punjab & Haryana High Court Sets Aside 'Cryptic & Non-Speaking' Order Removing Punjab's Municipal Council President

Case Title: Ashwani Gupta v. State of Punjab & Ors

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 428

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the Punjab Government's order removing the President of Nagar Council, Samana, under Section 22 of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911, holding that the order was “totally cryptic and non-speaking.”

The Court has remanded the matter back to the State to freshly determine whether the meeting in which the no-confidence motion was passed against the petitioner was validly convened under the provisions of the 1911 Act.

P&H High Court Rejects Ex-CM's Plea To Halt Manesar Land Scam Trial, Says Stay For Co-Accused No Grounds To Stall Proceedings

Case Title: Bhupinder Singh Hooda v. Central Bureau of Investigation

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 429

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea filed by former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda seeking to halt trial proceedings in the Manesar land scam case, observing that the stay granted by the Supreme Court to some co-accused cannot be a ground to stall the trial against him.

Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya said, "In case the SLPs against the co-accused are to be finally dismissed, they can be charged separately and evidence can then be taken against them; and in case their SLPs are to be allowed, it will have consequence only for the offence of conspiracy so far as the petitioner is concerned. Accordingly, framing of charge and proceeding with the trial will not cause any prejudice to the petitioner.”

Authorities Liable For Any Harm If Protection Is Not Given To Couple Immediately Upon Request: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Title: Mandeep Kaur and Another v. State of Punjab and Others

Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (PH) 430

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has observed that if protection is not granted immediately upon a citizen's request—particularly in cases involving marriage—the authorities concerned shall be held liable for any untoward incident resulting from their inaction.

The Court was hearing a petition filed by a young couple seeking protection of life and liberty from the woman's family, who were allegedly threatening them for having married against their wishes.

Other Development

'Submit Link Of Video On CJI Gavai If You Want Details Of FIR': Punjab & Haryana High Court Tells YouTuber Ajeet Bharti

Title: Ajeet Bharti v State of Punjab

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed YouTuber Ajeet Bharti to furnish the link of the video in which a shoe was allegedly thrown at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai if he seeks details of the FIR registered against him.

YouTuber Ajeet Bharti had approached the High Court seeking protection from coercive action in connection with alleged objectionable remarks made by him against CJI B.R. Gavai.

Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Response Of Magistrate Who Allegedly Granted Bail To Her Relative

Title: AKASH WALIA v. STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a response from a Judicial Magistrate (JMIC) Vandana over allegations that she granted bail to an accused who is her close relative.

The Court was hearing plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to accused Reshab Walia by the JMIC Vandana in the case registered under Sections 195A (threatening any person to give false evidence) and Section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC.

P&H High Court Raps Haryana Commissioner For 'Non-Speaking' Order, Seeks Chief Secy's Response On Training Of Senior Officers

Title: BHANUJ GUPTA v. STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed concern over the growing trend of non-speaking orders being passed by appellate authorities in Haryana while exercising statutory powers.

The Court was hearing a plea challenging the order passed by Commissioner, Hisar Division which was allegedly "non-speaking and cryptic order without giving any reasons."