Punjab and Haryana High Court observed that cow slaughter hurts sentiments as she holds a unique status in Indian society, rejecting anticipatory bail in a sensitive case.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a second wife is eligible for compassionate appointment if nominated by her deceased husband in service records and is fully dependent on him, despite his first marriage not being legally dissolved. This decision emphasizes the significance of dependence and nomination over legal marital status complications.
The Supreme Court criticized former Punjab & Haryana High Court judge Justice Rekha Mittal for significantly reducing motor accident compensation. It restored the original Rs.29 lakh compensation set by the MACT, questioning why she had slashed it to just Rs.3 lakh. The bench noted that Justice Mittal had a pattern of lowering compensation in such cases.
NEW DELHI: Today, 18th March: The process of designating Senior Advocates is under review as four High Courts—Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab & Haryana, and Patna—have given their suggestions to the Supreme Court. The current system, which was set by the Supreme Court in the 2017 case of Indira Jaising vs. Supreme Court, is now being reconsidered for improvements.
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.