Punjab and Haryana High Court
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...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Widow's Right to Family Pension Despite Karewa Marriage
Court rules Karewa marriage does not sever dependency ties, allowing widows to retain family pension benefits....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Charges Against Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Associated Journals Limited
Court Rules No Evidence of Dishonest Intent or Criminal Misconduct in Re-allotment of Panchkula Plot...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Double Murder Honor Killing Case
The Court emphasizes the gravity of the crime and potential risks of witness tampering in denying bail to Chhinder Kumar...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR Against Dheeraj Gupta Over WhatsApp Remarks
Court Rules Comments in Group Chat Do Not Constitute Offences Under IPC Sections 294, 354-A, or 509 Due to Lack of Obsce...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Right to Full Medical Reimbursement in Life-Threatening Emergencies
Court Quashes State's Denial of Full Reimbursement, Orders Payment with Interest, Advocates Policy Reforms for Future Ca...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Awards Compensation for Wrongful Termination
Delhi Public School Ghaziabad Society Ordered to Pay Rs. 34.20 Lakh to Former Teacher for Contract Breach...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Dismisses Chopra Hotels' Petition Challenging Demolition Orders
Court Upholds Statutory Remedy Under Punjab Municipal Corporation Act for Unauthorized Construction...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Suspends Sentence of Juvenile Convicted Under POCSO Act
Court grants suspension of 20-year sentence citing trial delays, mitigating circumstances, and the convict's young age....
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Accused's Right to Default Bail
Court Quashes Extension Order for Filing Challan Without Accused's Presence, Citing Violation of Fundamental Rights ...
Haryana Vidyut Parsaran Nigam Ltd. Wins Interest on Delayed Excise Refund
Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs Union of India to Pay Interest on Excise Refund Delayed Since 1995...
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Rejection of Candidate for Ex-Serviceman Status Post Closing Date
Jitender Kumar's bid for Assistant Professor position dismissed due to non-fulfillment of Ex-Serviceman eligibility crit...
Punjab and Haryana HC sets aside charges against Hooda, AJL in Panchkula plot case
The court observed that to fasten criminal liability and frame the charge, there has to be material on record to enable ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Reservation Norms in Recruitment Process
Court Denies Migration of Reserved Category Candidate to General Vacancy After Availing Relaxation...