Punjab and Haryana High Court
Employees with irregular appointment but long-term service entitled to regularization
The High Court reprimanded the Union of India for rejecting the employees’ claims based on incorrect facts, noting that ...
"No Work No Pay" cannot be applied when employees are prevented from working due to an illegal amendment in service rules
Despite the State's arguments citing legislative prerogatives, the Court found the amendment lacked legislative mandate ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR Against Kolkata Residents in Forgery Case
This judgment reflects the court's commitment to upholding justice by considering the broader societal realities and ens...
Teachers entitled to continue in service up to the age of 65 years based on the principle of no discrimination
This decision, while providing relief in terms of extended service, also underscores the judiciary's role in balancing i...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Rigorous Dismissal Rule for Convicted Police Officers
The petitioners, former police officials of Haryana, were convicted under Sections 323, 342, 167, and 34 of the Indian P...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses PIL Against Appointment of Minority Commission Chairperson
Highlighting the importance of thorough fact-checking and specificity in PILs, the court emphasized that judicial resour...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Minimum Marks Criteria for Judicial Service Recruitment
In its detailed analysis, the court referenced several precedents, including the Supreme Court's judgments in K.H. Siraj...
Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association (CLTA), challenged non-renewal of lease : High Court Advocates for Sports
The court emphasized that sports activities are vital for fostering healthy minds and responsible citizenship, urging th...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes Costs on State for 15-Year Delay in Filing Cancellation Report
Justice Goel further mandated the DGP to file a compliance affidavit within 90 days, warning of punitive consequences fo...
Election - A person cannot have multiple dates of birth to claim eligibility for contesting elections
Ruksar's legal counsel argued that the eligibility issue should have been addressed through an election petition under S...
Denial of pensionary benefits for a minor procedural lapse, caused by unavoidable medical circumstances, is unjustified.
The court drew parallels with a previous judgment in Dharam Paul Singla v. Union of India, where relief was granted unde...
Family Pension - High Court Denies Family Pension to Stepmother, Urges Policy Review
This ruling is a reminder of the complexities within legal definitions and the necessity for policy adaptation to reflec...