The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a plea seeking a fresh investigation into the alleged murder of a woman after police confirmed she is alive and living in Canada. The Court held that no further probe was warranted once her identity and safety were verified.
Supreme Court Collegium led by CJI Surya Kant approved elevation of ten advocates as judges to Punjab and Haryana High Court, aiming to strengthen judicial capacity.
Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed sexual harassment case against company director over single abusive remark. Court held absence of sexual intent fails statutory requirements, stressing strict legal scrutiny of harassment allegations under law.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, setting aside his life sentence awarded by a special court in 2019 after the division bench allowed appeals against the conviction.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied bail to DIG HS Bhullar in the bribery case, keeping him in custody. In October 2025, the CBI seized Rs.7.5 crore cash and documents of over 50 properties from his Chandigarh residence.
