Today, On 21st November, The Punjab and Haryana High Court told the State to quickly decide MP Amritpal Singh’s request to attend the coming Winter Session of Parliament. Singh, detained under the NSA since 2023, was still elected there while in custody.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday questioned whether Section 306 IPC could apply in the suicide case of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who accused senior officials of caste-based harassment. The Court asked the petitioner to show any Supreme Court ruling where conviction was based on similar allegations.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association has urged Chief Justice Sheel Nagu to shift court hearings to primarily video conferencing due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, which pose serious safety risks. They recommend limiting physical attendance, preparing emergency protocols, and training staff to ensure court functioning amid potential threats.
