The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab & Haryana High Court for a 2-year delay in a bail hearing, stressing that courts must be sensitive in matters of personal liberty.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the dismissal of Civil Judge Pradeep Synghal for serious misconduct, describing him as a “mere puppet” in criminal cases filed by acquaintances. He failed to follow legal procedures, misused his authority, intimidated staff, and the court found substantial evidence against him, rejecting his defense.
Chandigarh, February 18: The Punjab and Haryana High Court instructed the Punjab government to take a decision on a representation that seeks action against illegal travel agents who are deceiving innocent people by sending them abroad through unlawful means. A bench consisting of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Harmeet Singh Grewal issued this directive while disposing of a petition filed by advocate Kanwar Pahul Singh on February 17.
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.
Today 8th April, A PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana HC seeks to suspend cricket matches at Mullanpur Stadium due to lack of environmental clearances. The petitioner, a law student, claims the stadium violates environmental regulations and urges the court to suspend matches, including IPL games. The case raises concerns about sports event management and environmental impact.
Today (3rd April) Punjab & Haryana HC
dismissed a petition challenging the Election Commission’s March 16 notification for the Karnal bypoll. The petitioner argued that the EC overlooked a section of the Representation of People’s Act. The bypoll is set for May 25, with the BJP nominating Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. The court also mentioned a similar case in Maharashtra’s Akola West assembly constituency.
Nuh Demolitions: Haryana Government Denies Communal Targeting In the wake of the recent demolition drive in Nuh, Haryana, Deputy Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata has asserted that the government’s actions were not influenced by any “pick and choose policy” based on caste, creed, or religion. The statement was made in response to concerns raised by the Punjab […]