On Friday(9th August), The Punjab and Haryana High Court has lifted the ban on granting parole to Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, allowing the Haryana government to consider his release. This ruling follows a petition by the SGPC challenging the application of the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners Act.
The Haryana government appealed to the Supreme Court against a High Court order to remove barricades at the Shambhu border. The barricades were set up due to farmer protests demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops. The Supreme Court questioned the state’s authority to block the highway and emphasized the need to regulate traffic.
Today(on 12th July),The Supreme Court directed the Haryana government to remove barricades blocking the Ambala-New Delhi highway at the Shambhu border, where farmers have been protesting since February 13. The court questioned the justification for blocking the highway amid ongoing farmer protests for MSP and other demands.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court today has ordered the Haryana Government to remove barricades at the Shambhu border near Ambala within a week, following a petition challenging the border sealing. This decision comes after barricades were set up in February to maintain law and order during the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march.
Yesterday, On 29th June, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has replaced three outdated British-era laws with new legislation to expedite justice delivery. This move aims to modernize the legal system and enhance the efficiency of the judiciary, with a specific focus on establishing a scientific foundation for the criminal justice system in Haryana. The collaboration with the National Forensic Science University underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring swift and fair justice.
The Supreme Court of India has declared unconstitutional Haryana government’s 5-marks reservation in employment exams, affecting 23,000 appointments across Group C and D positions. The policy, aimed at economically disadvantaged candidates, was struck down due to lack of justification, putting existing appointments at risk and requiring affected candidates to retake exams.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, leader of Dera Sacha Sauda, has appealed to the Punjab and Haryana High Court for a 21-day furlough. He seeks a review and decision on his application, citing social welfare activities by his sect. Currently serving a 20-year sentence, he has been granted temporary release multiple times, prompting legal challenges.
In its order, the high court had stated, “The underlying object of the legislation, as has been succinctly put by counsel for the petitioners, is to create an artificial gap and a discrimination qua the citizens of India.” Furthermore, the high court held the opinion that it is beyond the purview of the state to […]
New Delhi, January 16: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in a significant observation, highlighted the pressing issue of mediocrity within the district judiciary. During a hearing on Tuesday, January16, he emphasized the urgent need for implementing effective measures to ensure the recruitment of competent individuals in the judiciary. This statement came in the backdrop […]
Haryana Government Defends Decision on District Judges’ Appointment, Cites Union Law Ministry’s Opinion The Haryana government has stood firm on its decision to reject the recommendations put forth by the High Court concerning the appointment of Additional and District Sessions judges in the state. In a detailed affidavit, Haryana’s Chief Secretary, Sanjeev Kaushal, highlighted that […]
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