The district court in Amritsar and sub-divisional court in Ajnala will be closed to the public from May 9 to May 14. Only essential staff and judges will be present due to ongoing security concerns.
Today, On 12th March, The Lok Sabha informed the Punjab & Haryana High Court that MP Amritpal Singh has been granted leave to attend proceedings. The court was hearing Singh’s plea seeking permission to participate in parliamentary sessions while in detention. His request raised legal questions about the rights of detained legislators. A final decision will depend on the court’s assessment of his case.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court mandated a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Punjab to vacate his office for judicial usage, highlighting inadequate judicial infrastructure. The ground floor, housing three courts, was in disrepair compared to the renovated first floor. The court ordered immediate repairs and compliance reports before the next hearing on January 7.
Today, On 4th December, the Delhi High Court rejected a plea challenging Navjot Sidhu’s claim regarding his wife’s cancer cure, emphasizing the importance of free speech. The court ruled that personal expression should not be curtailed by legal actions, allowing Sidhu’s statements to stand despite allegations of misinformation regarding cancer treatments.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna, newly appointed as Chief Justice of India today(11th Nov), is tracing his ancestral roots back to his grandfather Sarav Dayal’s house in Amritsar. Despite its transformation, Khanna regularly visits Katra Sher Singh, cherishing memories and advice from his grandfather, and reflects on the family’s historical significance during the pre-Independence era.
Today, On 24th September,the Punjab and Haryana High Court began a suo motu Public Interest Litigation after a man committed suicide at the Golden Temple using a firearm from a security officer accompanying a judge. The court identified the incident as a serious security lapse and summoned the Punjab Director General of Police for an investigation.
The Supreme Court of India has denied bail to an individual involved in promoting Khalistan, emphasizing the severity with which the judiciary addresses terrorism and separatism. The accused allegedly received illicit financial support to advocate for the separatist ideology, highlighting the ongoing vigilance required to combat such movements within India.
