In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has clarified that individuals with multiple FIRs against them cannot meet the twin conditions stipulated under Section 37 of the NDPS Act for bail eligibility. Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi, presiding over the case, stated, “When there are multiple FIRs against an accused over a significant […]
Lawyers’ Strike at Punjab & Haryana High Court: Demands for Justice Over Alleged Custodial Torture of Legal Practitioner Lawyers from the Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association (HCBA) have chosen to abstain from work until Friday, in a show of unity and support for a fellow lawyer who was reportedly subjected to sexual assault […]
In a significant move towards digitization and enhancing access to justice, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has introduced two new software modules. The Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Ravi Shanker Jha, e-launched these modules, which are aimed at streamlining the process of traffic challan disposal in Chandigarh and facilitating the […]
Supreme Court Rules on Probationary Discharges: Distinguishes Between Simpliciter and Punitive Terminations The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, has underscored the distinction between simpliciter termination and punitive termination. The Court emphasized that if a termination order is punitive or stigmatic, it becomes imperative to conduct an inquiry, ensuring the employee is given an opportunity […]
