The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an FIR against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, filed for allegedly insulting the religious beliefs of Sant Kabir Das and Guru Ravidas’ devotees. The FIR, lodged in relation to a discourse organized in 2016, accused Ram Rahim of associating Sant Kabir Das and Guru […]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed serious concerns over the conduct of prison officials following the televised interview of Lawrence Bishnoi, a suspect in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, from jail. The interview, which was broadcast by ABP News in March, featured Bishnoi admitting knowledge of the murder plot while he […]
The Supreme Court of India has been fortified to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges as Justices Satish Chandra Sharma, Augustine George Masih, and Sandeep Mehta took their oaths of office. The ceremony, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, was a significant event, marking the swift elevation of these judges following […]
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has declared that trial courts do not possess the authority to sentence convicts to life imprisonment with the stipulation that it lasts for their “full life” or “until natural death.” This clarification was made by Justice Deepak Gupta, who emphasized that only the High Court […]
In a landmark judgment that underscores the importance of transparency and fairness in the functioning of India’s enforcement agencies, the Supreme Court has delivered a clear directive to the Enforcement Directorate (ED). On Tuesday, October 3, the apex court firmly stated that the ED is obligated to provide the accused with the grounds of their […]
Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Explanation from Haryana Chief Secretary on Judicial Officers’ Promotion Decision The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a stringent stance on a letter from the Haryana government, which contained statements that the court deemed potentially contemptuous. The letter in question pertained to the rejection of a proposal to […]
Punjab & Haryana High Court Raises Concerns Over Mentioning Religion in FIRs In a significant move, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has raised objections over the inclusion of an individual’s religion in the First Information Report (FIR) by the Haryana Police, terming it a “serious issue.” Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri, presiding over the bench, […]
Supreme Court Upholds Stay on Wrestling Federation of India Elections In a significant development, the Supreme Court has decided not to meddle with the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s ruling that put a stay on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections. The directive came from a bench led by Justices Abhay S Oka and […]