The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed grave concern over increasing tensions between Punjab and Haryana regarding water supply from the Nangal dam. Disputes arose after Punjab restricted water release, leading to BBMB’s petition. The court emphasized the need for cooperation among states, warning against actions resembling international conflicts.
The Supreme Court criticized Punjab for failing to build its share of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, calling it highhandedness and warning of further action by August 13. The long-standing water dispute with Haryana remains unresolved despite prior court orders. Both states must collaborate to find a solution.
Haryana is suing Punjab in the Supreme Court over alleged water supply cuts from the Bhakra Dam, claiming Punjab is withholding its rightful share amid severe summer shortages. Haryana officials argue that water allocation for the state has been disrupted, increasing tensions between the two states during the ongoing crisis.
Bollywood actor Shreyas Talpade and 14 others are implicated in a fraud case in Jammu and Kashmir, arising from a chit fund scheme that deceived numerous villagers, especially in Uttar Pradesh. Victims allege they were promised high returns which never materialized, leading to investments exceeding ₹9 crore. Investigations are ongoing.
In West Bengal, both the TMC and BJP urged the Election Commission to address the issue of alleged “ghost voters.” Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of adding outsiders to the voter rolls through online means ahead of the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the BJP, which has long raised concerns about bogus voters linked to infiltration, is now highlighting the issue from a different angle. The demand for electoral transparency has intensified as both parties push for action.
Today, On 25th February, The Election Commission informed the High Court that it would decide on Congress leader Randeep Surjewala’s request for electoral rolls within three months. Earlier, senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Surjewala, argued that the EC had not acted on a December 29 request. The plea seeks voter lists for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in Haryana and Maharashtra from 2009 to 2024.
Today, On 25th February, The Punjab & Haryana High Court was hearing a plea by detained MP Amritpal Singh, who sought permission to attend Lok Sabha proceedings. During the hearing, the Lok Sabha informed the court that a panel on MP leaves was constituted on February 24. The case raises questions about parliamentary privileges and the rights of detained legislators.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the Haryana government to take strict action against nearly 4,000 illegal constructions in DLF City, Gurugram, within two months. The court slammed authorities for allowing unplanned development, warning that it could collapse Gurugram’s infrastructure, water supply, transport, and air quality. It also directed civil courts to close unauthorized cases blocking action. The ruling came in response to petitions highlighting violations of zoning laws and building codes, exposing a land mafia nexus.
