Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Public Duty: FIR Against Sarpanch and Son to Continue Despite Compromise
This decision reaffirms the legal principle that offences against public servants, especially those obstructing official...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Mandates Regularization of Long-Serving Home Guards
The court expressed concerns about the potential for numerous similar petitions and urged the State to formulate a polic...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Addresses CCTV Installation in College Examination Centers
The petition underscores the critical role of surveillance in maintaining the integrity of the examination process. The ...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes FIR in Suicide Case, Citing Lack of Evidence for Abetment
The court concluded that the FIR did not reveal any prima facie evidence of abetment. It highlighted the absence of mens...
Motor Vehicle Act - Injury caused while unloading marble slabs from a stationary truck - No compensation
In conclusion, the court upheld the Tribunal’s decision, dismissing the appeal on grounds of lack of evidence linking th...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds State-Specific Reservation Rules
The court's decision reinforces the understanding that individuals migrating to another state cannot carry forward their...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Trial Court's Challan Directions; Upholds Principles of Natural Justice
This judgment serves as a reminder to the judiciary of the vital role procedural safeguards play in upholding justice an...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Sanjay Gordhanbhai Darji Despite Allegations of Fraud
This decision reinforces the judiciary's commitment to upholding personal liberty while ensuring justice is served, sett...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in Forgery Case
The court noted that the investigation is at a crucial stage, requiring the tracing of the origin of the forged document...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail in Overdose Death Case
This ruling is seen as a pivotal moment in the application of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, particularly...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Expansion Plan Gains Momentum
In a significant move, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the formation of an Administrative Committee to ov...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Bail to Accused in Drunken Driving Case
The High Court's decision reflects a firm stance against drunken driving and highlights the judiciary's role in safeguar...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Review of Police Officer's Downgraded ACR
The court's order underscores the necessity for transparency and fairness in administrative processes, particularly in d...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Condonation of 992 Days Delay Due to Bureaucratic Lethargy
This ruling is expected to have significant implications for how governmental bodies approach legal proceedings, encoura...
Punjab and Haryana High Court Grants Bail to Heroin Possessor
The Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision underscores the judicial system's commitment to both individual rights and ...
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 ...