Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Plea to Recall Order Quashing FIR in Promise-to-Marry Case
Court Upholds Inherent Powers and Legal Precedent, Dismisses Application Citing Statutory Bar...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Gurdeep Singh Manchanda in Money Laundering Case
Sentence Suspended Due to Acquittal in Predicate Offences, Age, and Health Concerns; Court Imposes Environmental Contrib...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Issues Directives for SPCA Over Administrative and Welfare Concerns
Court mandates salary disbursal, volunteer management, and nutritional requirements for animals at SPCA facilities....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Advocates Mediation for Swift Resolution of Cheque Bounce Cases
Court Emphasizes Mediation as a Preferred Alternative to Lengthy Trials in Negotiable Instruments Act Cases...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Expulsion of MBBS Student for Lack of Fair Hearing
Court mandates adherence to principles of natural justice before disciplinary action is taken against students....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Acquits Somta Devi in Abetment to Suicide Case
Court Highlights Lack of Evidence and Benefit of Doubt in Overturning Conviction...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Anshul Garg in Spurious Liquor Case
Court emphasizes the need for substantial change in circumstances for successive bail petitions; directs expeditious tri...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Under PITNDPS Act
Court Finds Suppression of Acquittal Facts and Lack of Proximate Evidence for Future Criminal Activities...
2018 Kathua rape-murder: HC dismisses mastermind's plea seeking suspension of life sentence
The Pathankot sessions court had also sentenced three policemen to five years imprisonment for cover up and destruction ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR in Land Sale Dispute, Citing Abuse of Process
Court finds allegations of forgery and conspiracy unsubstantiated, emphasizing the civil nature of the dispute....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Deliberates on Inter-Country Adoption NOC Dispute
Court defers decision as Australian authorities demand NOC for children adopted by Indian resident...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Plea to Quash FIR in Cyber Fraud Case
Raushan Kumar and Co-accused Denied Relief; Court Emphasizes Prima Facie Evidence and Habitual Offences...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Gagandeep Singh in NIA Case
Accusations of Narcotics Smuggling and Terrorist Links Result in Bail Denial Under UAPA...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Legible Medical Prescriptions as a Fundamental Right
Court directs states to enforce legibility in medical prescriptions under Article 21, emphasizing patient safety and hea...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Confidentiality in Criminal Investigations, Sets Aside RTI Penalty
Court rules accused cannot access police diaries during ongoing trials; overturns penalties and compensation imposed by ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds HTET Level-III Requirement for PGT Computer Science Posts
Court dismisses plea for relaxation citing adherence to statutory service rules....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Retrospective Promotions with Full Monetary Benefits
Court Quashes "No Work No Pay" Clauses; Directs State to Compensate Employee for Administrative Laps...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Validity of 2016 Employee Welfare Act, Denies Regularization to Petitioner
Court rules the 2016 Act remains in force; denies relief due to lack of transparent appointment process for petitioner...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' for Contractual Employees
Court mandates pay parity for PUNBUS drivers and conductors with regular counterparts in Punjab Roadways, emphasizing co...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR Against Political Figures in Arms Act Case
Court Rules FIR as Politically Motivated, Lacking Essential Ingredients for Prosecution...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Acquits Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in Journalist Murder Case; Upholds Conviction of Co-accused
Court finds conspiracy charge against Baba Gurmeet Singh unproven due to unreliable witness testimony, while confirming ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Appointment to Human Rights Commission
Court rules that mere recommendation by Selection Committee does not confer a right to appointment without approval by c...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Takes Strong Stance on Non-Compliance with Supreme Court's Arnesh Kumar Guidelines
Chief Secretaries and Police Heads of Punjab and Haryana Face Contempt Proceedings for Ignoring Arrest Protocols...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Modifies Order on 20% Deposit Condition in Cheque Dishonour Case
Court acknowledges exceptional circumstances of petitioner, mandates swift appeal resolution...
Journalist murder case: Prosecution was unable to prove case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim, says HC
The high court bench also expressed concern over the manner in which the CBI handled the testimony of the prosecution's ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Interim Anticipatory Bail in Cross-Version Assault Case
Court acknowledges lack of grievous injuries and absence of criminal antecedents in granting bail to accused....
Dera Sacha Sauda chief acquitted in 2002 journalist murder case by HC, 7 yrs after CBI court conviction
The 58-year-old Dera chief is currently lodged in Rohtak's Sunaria jail, where he is serving a 20-year jail term given i...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Magistrate's Authority to Issue Non-Bailable Warrants During Investigation
Court dismisses Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra’s plea against arrest warrants and proclamation as a proclaimed person, citing...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail in Abetment of Suicide Case
Court cites lack of evidence for direct instigation in Satnam Kaur's case, emphasizes principle of 'bail as a rule'...
Dera Sacha Sauda chief acquitted in 2002 journalist murder case
Singh and three others were convicted in 2019 for the murder of the journalist in Haryana's Sirsa. Chhatrapati was shot ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Massive Pharmaceutical Narcotics Diversion Case
Court emphasizes stringent conditions under NDPS Act for bail involving commercial quantities of contraband substances....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Penalizes Frivolous Litigant with Exemplary Costs
Court Slams Misuse of Judicial Process, Imposes Rs. 3 Lakh Costs on Petitioner for Vexatious Litigation...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Re-examination of Alleged Discrimination in Police Promotion Parade Test
Court Directs Director General of Police to Scrutinize Video Evidence and Verify Participation of Pregnant Constables...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Enhances Compensation for Accidental Death of Retired Government Employee
Court rules that family pension cannot be deducted in compensation calculations, awarding enhanced damages to the claima...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Relaxations for Disabled Candidates in Selection Criteria
Court Upholds Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Orders State to Ensure Compliance with RPWD Act...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Restoration of Medal Allowance for Gallantry Awardee
State Authorities Concede, Medal Allowance for President's Police Medal Awardee to be Restored within Two Months...