AAP minister Sanjeev Arora told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that his ED arrest in a money laundering case is “political victimisation” and sought parity with earlier orders protecting against vendetta, alleging proceedings driven by political rivalry in Punjab.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has challenged his ED arrest under PMLA before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking quashing of arrest, remand order and Section 19 action, calling it illegal and violative of Articles 14, 21 and 22 of the Constitution of India.
Supreme Court of India imposed Rs.25,000 costs on the Union government and dismissed its appeal against relief granted to a CISF constable by the High Court. The Bench criticised unnecessary litigation, questioning the Centre’s decision to approach the apex court.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that not all cases under Section 498A IPC amount to offences involving moral turpitude. Justice Sandeep Moudgil rejected views treating such convictions as grounds for removing public servants from service.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that free speech cannot justify terms like ‘casteist goons’, as such language unfairly criminalises entire communities. Justice Vinod S Bhardwaj rejected activist-lawyer Rajat Kalsan’s plea to quash the criminal case pending.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia’s bail plea in the Rs 540 crore disproportionate assets case. Majithia remains in custody as the detailed order is awaited.
The Supreme Court rejected NCPCR’s challenge to Punjab and Haryana High Court rulings that upheld Muslim personal law, allowing girls to marry at 15. Justice Nagarathna stressed societal realities, saying criminalising young love could traumatise minors.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a petition aimed at removing street vendors from Manimajra, Chandigarh, condemning the elitist attitude towards them. The Court emphasized support for vendors, who contribute to the local economy, advocating for their rights and welfare. Misuse of vending regulations was acknowledged, prompting recommendations for better monitoring.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed concern over the TV interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and its potential impact on crime rates. The Court directed the DGP to submit data on criminal cases registered after the interview. Furthermore, it emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, jail security enhancements, and progress updates.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court today has ordered the Haryana Government to remove barricades at the Shambhu border near Ambala within a week, following a petition challenging the border sealing. This decision comes after barricades were set up in February to maintain law and order during the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march.
