Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine on Panjab University for Wrongfully Failing Law Student

Punjab and Haryana High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fine on Panjab University for Wrongfully Failing Law Student

Oct 16, 2024

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on Panjab University for wrongfully failing a law student in his 6th semester BA LLB examination. Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri ordered the university’s Vice Chancellor to implement corrective measures within

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Able-bodied wives avoiding employment, cannot misuse section 125 CrPC

Able-bodied wives avoiding employment, cannot misuse section 125 CrPC

Oct 6, 2024

The court rejecting the claims of the woman said that it is the primary responsibility of the woman to seek employment and support herself.

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Mere possession of mobile phones is not a ground to cancel parole.

Mere possession of mobile phones is not a ground to cancel parole.

Sep 6, 2024

It was opined by the larger bench that it can be a violation of the fair trial as the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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The Method Of The Probe Is Wise For The Investigating Agency, But The Court Will Oversee The Action As The “Guardian Of The Constitution”:  Punjab & Haryana HC

The Method Of The Probe Is Wise For The Investigating Agency, But The Court Will Oversee The Action As The “Guardian Of The Constitution”: Punjab & Haryana HC

Sep 5, 2024

Jarnail Bajwa, a Punjabi real estate developer, has been charged in more than 50 FIRs with investor fraud. The High Court of Punjab and Haryana has declared that it will monitor the actions taken against him.

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Punjab and Haryana HC’s dismissed an application by women seeking to be made a party with their LR’s

Punjab and Haryana HC’s dismissed an application by women seeking to be made a party with their LR’s

Aug 28, 2024

The bench of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Sudeepti Sharma emphasized that marital unions are not subject to succession, and therefore there is no need to replace a deceased party with their legal representatives. The husband sought a divorce in Gurgaon in 2011.

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Take Action on RTI Implementation at Gram Panchayat Level: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Take Action on RTI Implementation at Gram Panchayat Level: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Aug 22, 2024

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed Haryana’s Secretary, Rural Development Department, Haryana and the Director and Special Secretary of the Rural Development Department to state steps taken for implementation of the Right to Information Act (RTI) at the Gram Panchayat level.

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Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Withdrawal of PIL Challenging Gallantry Awards for Officers Accused of Excessive Force During Farmers’ Agitation

Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Withdrawal of PIL Challenging Gallantry Awards for Officers Accused of Excessive Force During Farmers’ Agitation

Aug 12, 2024

A recent development in the Punjab and Haryana High Court involved a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a Haryana Government notification that recommended gallantry awards for six police officers who were stationed at the Shambhu border during the farmers’ agitation. The PIL, filed

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Supreme Court Emphasizes Judicial Restraint After Controversial Remarks Expunged

Supreme Court Emphasizes Judicial Restraint After Controversial Remarks Expunged

Aug 8, 2024

Supreme Court has urged judges to exercise restraint and responsibility when making observations during court proceedings, especially when they are live streamed. The court’s observations came after expunging the “scandalous” and “unwarranted” remarks made by a single judge bench of the Punjab and

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Data on Crime Surge After Lawrence Bishnoi’s Jailhouse Interview

Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Data on Crime Surge After Lawrence Bishnoi’s Jailhouse Interview

Aug 8, 2024

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) to submit detailed data on criminal cases registered after the broadcast of an interview with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi last year. The directive comes amid concerns about a possible

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Punjab & Haryana High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Water Bodies Drying Up, Impacting Wildlife

Punjab & Haryana High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Water Bodies Drying Up, Impacting Wildlife

Jul 22, 2024

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the drying up of water bodies and dams around Chandigarh, which has severely impacted local wildlife. This issue was highlighted during an earlier hearing by Justices GS Sandhawalia and Vikas Bahl.

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