NALSA has postponed the National Lok Adalat in northern regions due to escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border. Affected areas include Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Despite this, over 1.82 crore cases were resolved nationwide on May 10, highlighting the efficacy of Lok Adalats in facilitating dispute resolution.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the CBI to investigate delays in housing construction projects linked to potential misconduct by real estate builders and banks in major cities. A Special Investigation Team will be formed, with police support from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, ensuring close monitoring and monthly hearings on the probe’s progress.
Today, On 27th March, Seventeen years after cash was discovered at a judge’s doorstep, a Chandigarh court is set to announce its verdict in the Justice Nirmal Yadav case. The Special Court of Additional Sessions Judge Alka Malik will deliver the judgment on March 29. The case dates back to a 2007 bribery scandal involving alleged corruption in the judiciary. The long-awaited verdict will determine the legal outcome of the high-profile case.
The Cash-at-Judge’s-Door case has taken a new turn as former Chandigarh IGP Rajesh Kumar admitted to a clerical error in his statement. He clarified that the mistake involved the name of a judge, raising questions about the accuracy of key records in the case. The 2008 scandal involved an alleged cash delivery meant for Justice Nirmal Yadav, sparking a legal controversy.
The Supreme Court noted that farmer leader Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike, is getting medical care without ending his fast. On January 22, the court paused a contempt case against Punjab officials. Dallewal has also said he wants to meet the appointed panel. The case is still under court observation.
NEW DELHI: The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court on Wednesday(22nd Jan) that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast, has started taking medical assistance, which has improved his health condition. Dallewal has been fasting as part of the ongoing farmers’ protests demanding a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh, addressed the heavy workload and vacancy issues within the Armed Forces Tribunal. They suggested establishing additional benches in remote areas to enhance access to justice and urged the government to expedite the appointment process and improve tribunal operations.
The December 14 Diljit Dosanjh concert in Chandigarh faced backlash for granting over 300 VIP passes solely to high court judges, alongside exclusive access to a “Judges Lounge.” This preferential treatment drew criticism, especially as previous concerts lacked similar accommodations. The court also imposed strict noise regulations for the event.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Today (Dec 13) permitted Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh to go ahead with his concert in Chandigarh on Saturday. A Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Anil Kshetarpal, however, directed that the concert organizers to abide by the Noise Pollution (Control and Regulation) Rules. A PIL was moved before the High Court seeking directions to the Chandigarh Administration for a detailed report on traffic management, crowd control and security measures for Dosanjh’s concert on December 14.
Yesterday, On 22nd November, Former Supreme Court judge Justice H.S. Bedi passed away on November 22, marking a significant loss for the legal community. He was the father of Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Jasjit Singh Bedi. His cremation will take place in Chandigarh, with lawyers at the High Court observing work refrains in tribute.