A Tarn Taran court released Akali leader’s daughter Kanchanpreet Kaur after a rare late-night hearing that continued past 1 am. The court ruled her arrest unconstitutional and removed the non-bailable charge added by police
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed Punjab’s plea to modify its May 6 order on releasing water to Haryana from Bhakra Dams. The court stated Punjab could still refer the matter to the central government. Punjab’s arguments regarding procedural shortcomings and material facts were rejected, affirming compliance with prior decisions.
NALSA has postponed the National Lok Adalat in northern regions due to escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border. Affected areas include Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Despite this, over 1.82 crore cases were resolved nationwide on May 10, highlighting the efficacy of Lok Adalats in facilitating dispute resolution.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed grave concern over increasing tensions between Punjab and Haryana regarding water supply from the Nangal dam. Disputes arose after Punjab restricted water release, leading to BBMB’s petition. The court emphasized the need for cooperation among states, warning against actions resembling international conflicts.