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Jailed Punjab MP Amritpal to virtually appear before trial court in Ajnala PS attack case

Jailed Punjab MP Amritpal to virtually appear before trial court in Ajnala PS attack case

A counsel representing the Punjab government submitted that Amritpal’s preventive detention is coming to an end on April...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Expands Definition of "Near Relative" for Organ Donor Swapping

Punjab and Haryana High Court Expands Definition of "Near Relative" for Organ Donor Swapping

Mother-in-law now included in "near relative" category for kidney donor swaps under the Transplantation of Human Organs ...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Amritpal Singh Under National Security Act

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Preventive Detention of Amritpal Singh Under National Security Act

Court affirms District Magistrate's power to issue preventive detention orders amidst allegations of terror links and pu...

Punjab wants MP Amritpal Singh to remain in Assam jail; HC dismisses his plea against NSA detention

Punjab wants MP Amritpal Singh to remain in Assam jail; HC dismisses his plea against NSA detention

Last month, the high court dismissed the Khadoor Sahib MP's plea, seeking the quashing of the Punjab government's decisi...

Punjab govt moves HC seeking to retain Amritpal Singh in Assam jail after NSA expiry

Punjab govt moves HC seeking to retain Amritpal Singh in Assam jail after NSA expiry

In March, the high court dismissed Amritpal’s plea seeking quashing of the Punjab government's decision to reject his ap...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Candidate to Appear Provisionally in Sports Category

Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Candidate to Appear Provisionally in Sports Category

Parthesh Sharma permitted to sit in the main examination under Sports Category amidst confusion over certificate submiss...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victim

Punjab and Haryana High Court Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victim

Court Increases Award from Rs. 95,000 to Rs. 7,72,135, Citing Inadequate Initial Compensation and Permanent Disability...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Former SGPC Secretary

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Former SGPC Secretary

Court finds no prima facie evidence of misappropriation or criminal intent in the case involving sacred scriptures....

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Conviction in Thirteen-Year-Old Case Following Amicable Settlement

Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Conviction in Thirteen-Year-Old Case Following Amicable Settlement

Gagandeep Singh and Others Acquitted as Court Recognizes Compromise in Predominantly Private Dispute...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Swift Compliance with SARFAESI Act Orders

Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Swift Compliance with SARFAESI Act Orders

Court Imposes Penalties for Delays, Directs Authorities to Expedite Possession of Secured Assets...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Writ Jurisdiction in Service Dispute with Indian Red Cross Society

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Writ Jurisdiction in Service Dispute with Indian Red Cross Society

Court affirms that non-statutory service rules lack the public law element necessary for invoking Article 226 in employm...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Liberty to Social Media Journalist in IPR Dispute

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Liberty to Social Media Journalist in IPR Dispute

Court Allows Journalist to Appeal Against Punitive Actions on Facebook Pages Over Public Fund Misuse Revelations...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to 75-Year-Old Accused Amidst Delayed Trial

Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to 75-Year-Old Accused Amidst Delayed Trial

Ram Pal, in custody for over 11 years, secures bail as court considers prolonged detention and advanced age....

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Denial of Bail in UAPA Case Involving Grenade Attack

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Denial of Bail in UAPA Case Involving Grenade Attack

The Court cites seriousness of offense, criminal history, and prima facie evidence as grounds for denying bail to accuse...

Permission to travel abroad; Condition for furnishing bank guarantee of Rs. 25 lakhs is excessively high

Permission to travel abroad; Condition for furnishing bank guarantee of Rs. 25 lakhs is excessively high

Punjab and Haryana High Court Eases Travel Restrictions for Matrimonial Offense Accused, Court Reduces Financial Conditi...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Reduced Compensation in Electrocution Case

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Reduced Compensation in Electrocution Case

Court rules contributory negligence by plaintiff's family in the construction under high tension wires; maintains reduce...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Retrial in Vinod Shah Case

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Retrial in Vinod Shah Case

Conviction and Death Sentences Quashed Due to Procedural Flaws in Accused Examination...

HC grants bail to preacher Rampal in 2014 violence case, directs him not to promote 'mob mentality'

HC grants bail to preacher Rampal in 2014 violence case, directs him not to promote 'mob mentality'

"Considering the long incarceration of the appellant/accused which is more than 11 years and his age being about 75 year...

HC directs Punjab govt to clear pending DA of employees, pensioners

HC directs Punjab govt to clear pending DA of employees, pensioners

The successive pay commissions of the government of Punjab have consistently followed this policy, they submitted that a...

HC sets aside death sentences to two in 2019 minor's rape-murder case in Ludhiana

HC sets aside death sentences to two in 2019 minor's rape-murder case in Ludhiana

The court observed that a perusal of statements of both the accused clearly pointed out the omission in putting to them ...

Punjab and Haryana HC bars judicial officers from using AI tools to write judgments

Punjab and Haryana HC bars judicial officers from using AI tools to write judgments

Earlier, the Gujarat High Court had prohibited the use of AI for any form of decision-making, judicial reasoning, order ...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail in Major Human Trafficking Case

Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail in Major Human Trafficking Case

Gagandeep Singh and Associates Denied Bail Amidst Serious Human Trafficking Allegations and International Implications...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Child Custody Dispute

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition in Child Custody Dispute

Court emphasizes the role of Family Courts in determining custody matters based on the welfare of the child...

High Court Slams Frivolous Contempt Petitions, Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Penalty

High Court Slams Frivolous Contempt Petitions, Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Penalty

Punjab and Haryana High Court Protects Judicial Officers from Baseless Allegations, Emphasizes Judicial Dignity...

HC stays Haryana’s 'stilt-plus-four floors' policy, flags risk to public safety

HC stays Haryana’s 'stilt-plus-four floors' policy, flags risk to public safety

The court noted that this shrinkage was due to multiple factors including lack of adequate sanitation and sewerage infra...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets Aside Faulty Electricity Theft Assessments

Punjab and Haryana High Court Sets Aside Faulty Electricity Theft Assessments

Court mandates adherence to natural justice and procedural fairness in electricity theft cases under Section 135 of the ...

PIL against 'Facilitation Charges' charged by Govt. of Punjab through PP Sanjh App for downloading FIR-DDR-LIR is under scanner : PHHC

PIL against 'Facilitation Charges' charged by Govt. of Punjab through PP Sanjh App for downloading FIR-DDR-LIR is under scanner : PHHC

Petitioners to Provide Notification Challenging Information Charges for Missing Items and Theft Reports...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Multiple FIRs in Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Punjab and Haryana High Court Stays Multiple FIRs in Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Court Restrains State from Proceeding with Successive FIRs Against Petitioner Until Further Hearing...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Recruitment for 24 Groups, Quashes Selection Only for Groups 56-57 over Socio-Economic Criteria Marks

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Recruitment for 24 Groups, Quashes Selection Only for Groups 56-57 over Socio-Economic Criteria Marks

Review Applications Allowed; Court Distinguishes Between Recruitment Processes, Permits Selected Candidates in 24 Groups...

HC seeks response of Army, CBI, Centre on plea regarding Sikh articles seized during Operation Blue Star

HC seeks response of Army, CBI, Centre on plea regarding Sikh articles seized during Operation Blue Star

The petitioner also sought directions for the preparation of a list of manuscripts, religious texts and other articles r...

HC acquits Punjab AAP MLA, seven others in 2013 molestation case

HC acquits Punjab AAP MLA, seven others in 2013 molestation case

The court also took note of the 2012 SC verdict in Shiji alias Pappu and others vs Radhika and another case wherein crim...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Denial of Temporary Release for Detained MP Amritpal Singh

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Denial of Temporary Release for Detained MP Amritpal Singh

Court Prioritizes National Security and Public Order Over Individual Rights in Landmark Decision...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Criminal Investigation Against Emaar India Ltd.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Criminal Investigation Against Emaar India Ltd.

Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR, Affirms Simultaneous Civil and Criminal Proceedings...

HC dismisses jailed MP Amritpal's plea for quashing Punjab govt's order declining temporary release

HC dismisses jailed MP Amritpal's plea for quashing Punjab govt's order declining temporary release

According to the plea, Amritpal sought to highlight various matters, including the 2025 floods in Punjab, the rampant ri...

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Chopra Hotels' Plea for Building Usage Change

Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Chopra Hotels' Plea for Building Usage Change

Court Upholds Compliance with Original Building Bye-laws, Denies Transition from Hotel to Commercial Status...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Expulsion of Medical Student by University

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Expulsion of Medical Student by University

Court Orders Fresh Proceedings Ensuring Compliance with Principles of Natural Justice...