Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Extension for Eviction of Long-term Occupants from Government Quarters
The ruling not only provides a temporary reprieve for the petitioners but also sets a precedent for balancing legal requ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets Precedent by Declaring Exploitative Employment Undertakings Void
In a landmark judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that exploitative undertakings extracted from employ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Increment Benefits for VRS Retirees
The judgment reinforces the principle that all employees, irrespective of their retirement mode, are entitled to benefit...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Clarifies Conditions for Suspension of Sentence Under NI Act
The court urged appellate courts to prioritize hearing appeals challenging convictions under Section 138 of the NI Act, ...
VRSe retirees entitled to the benefit of an annual increment upon completing 365 days of service in the relevant year
The judgment reinforces the principle that all employees, irrespective of their retirement mode, are entitled to benefit...
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 Denies Anticipatory Bail to Alleged Drug Nexus Mastermind
The decision reflects a growing concern over drug trafficking routes exploiting technological advancements like drones, ...
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 Directs State to Revamp School Infrastructure
As part of this judicial intervention, the court has requested that the order be treated as a Public Interest Litigation...
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...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Permits E-Tenders for De-Silting Amid Flood Crisis
The court, after considering the dire situation caused by the floods and the assurance from the state's legal representa...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Regularization Rights of Deceased Workman
The legal heirs of Ram Kumar, now recognized as rightful claimants to his employment benefits, stand as representatives ...
Testator has the right to act foolish - Unequal distribution not a suspicious circumstances to dislodge a Will.
The decision has been welcomed by advocates of testamentary independence, emphasizing the importance of respecting indiv...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Validity of Amended Election Petition
The petitioner, Brijendra Singh, had filed an amended election petition which restricted, reduced, and deleted certain p...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Bail Cancellation Petition in IREO Case
Despite claims of large-scale financial transactions by the IREO Group that purportedly violated court-imposed restricti...
High Court Upholds Right to Protection for Individuals in Live-in Relationships
This ruling is seen as a progressive step towards recognizing and protecting non-traditional relationships in India, ref...
Sentence Reduced in Opium Possession Case
The ruling is a reminder of the judicial system's role in recognizing individual circumstances and the potential for ref...
Distinction between "cancellation of bail" and "setting-aside of a bail order" reiterated
The dismissal of the petition marks a reaffirmation of legal standards in anticipatory bail cases, emphasizing the impor...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Advocates for Equivalence of Ex-servicemen Qualifications in Civil Employment
In a directive aimed at ensuring the intended benefits of ex-servicemen reservations are realized, the court instructed ...
Bail Granted to Accused in Commercial Drug Case Citing Prolonged Detention
The court further imposed several bail conditions to prevent misuse of liberty, including requirements for the petitione...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds 'Catch-Up Rule' for Senior General Category Employee
This ruling mandates the State of Haryana to adjust Chander's pay to match Singh's, with arrears and interest at 6%, to ...
Police Constable Dismissed From Service But Reinstated Through Mercy Petition - Reinstatement Order Is Void Or Nullity In The Eye Of Law
This ruling serves as a reminder of the legal boundaries within which governmental authorities operate and the judiciary...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Regularization Rights of Long-Serving BBMB Workers
This judgment marks a pivotal moment for daily wage workers seeking regularization, setting a precedent for equitable tr...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Enhances Compensation for Amputee in Motor Accident Case
Justice Pannu noted that Singh's leg amputation disqualified him from pursuing his dream of joining the CRPF, having alr...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Promotion of Sportspersons in Police Force
This ruling reinforces the framework within which sportspersons in the Punjab Police can be promoted, ensuring that thei...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Tribunal’s Decision Against Merger of Guide Post with Clerk Cadre
The court, comprising Justices Harsimran Singh Sethi and Vikas Suri, clarified that mere re-designation does not imply a...
Public Interest Litigations : Petitioners in Public Interest Litigations (PILs) to disclose their criminal antecedents
Legal experts have hailed the decision as a step towards reinforcing the credibility of the PIL system. By ensuring that...