An elected councillor from Panchkula, Haryana has petitioned the Punjab and Haryana High Court to address the prolonged vacancy of key municipal positions. The plea emphasizes the need for timely elections, citing violations of municipal laws and constitutional provisions. This legal battle is crucial for upholding democratic principles in local governance.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reinstated IGP Paramraj Singh Umranangal, overturning his suspension due to alleged involvement in a 2015 police shooting. The court emphasized adherence to procedural norms, criticized the prolonged suspension without due process, and underscored the importance of upholding legal standards and fairness in disciplinary actions.
Not only the customary, moral and ethical values of our heritage are being destroyed but even the parameters of law are also being flouted in a very casual manner. In a landmark case that underscores the evolving legal challenges in India, the Punjab and Haryana High Court is contemplating the establishment of a Standard Operating […]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a parent cannot be accused of kidnapping their own child, emphasizing a mother’s role as a lawful guardian. The decision, made in the backdrop of a strained parental relationship, prioritizes the child’s best interest and reinforces equal parental rights, with significant implications for regional kidnapping laws and parental rights.
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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 […]
In a significant ruling that reinforces the freedom of the press, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed defamation proceedings against journalists from the Indian Express, including former editor Vipin Pubby and resident editor Manraj Grewal. The case, which has been a focal point for discussions on journalistic integrity and freedom, was dismissed by […]
In a recent ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the dismissal of bail pleas in the Ajnala police station attack case, emphasizing that no citizen can disrupt the administration of justice or harm public authorities in their duty. This decision comes in the context of the infamous Ajnala incident involving radical Sikh […]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, led by Acting Chief Justice Ritu Bahri and Justice Aman Chaudhary, has taken a decisive step against drug trafficking, particularly in the border areas of Punjab. This action was spurred by a news report in “The Pioneer” Chandigarh edition, which revealed that the Border Security Force (BSF) had identified […]
The Supreme Court of India has cleared the path for the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections by setting aside the stay previously imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This decision marks a significant turn in the ongoing legal tussle surrounding the governance of the wrestling body. Also read- Supreme Court Questions Centre’s […]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has struck down the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, which mandated a 75% domicile reservation for locals in private sector jobs with a monthly salary of less than Rs 30,000, declaring it unconstitutional. The bench, comprising Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Harpreet Kaur Jeewan, ruled that […]