Punjab and Haryana HC’s dismissed an application by women seeking to be made a party with their LR’s
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.
Take Action on RTI Implementation at Gram Panchayat Level: Punjab & Haryana High Court
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.
Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Withdrawal of PIL Challenging Gallantry Awards for Officers Accused of Excessive Force During Farmers’ Agitation
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
Supreme Court Emphasizes Judicial Restraint After Controversial Remarks Expunged
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
Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Data on Crime Surge After Lawrence Bishnoi’s Jailhouse Interview
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
Punjab & Haryana High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Water Bodies Drying Up, Impacting Wildlife
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.
The judgments of the Court open to discussions and critical analysis”: Punjab and Haryana HC in a contempt of courts case
Recently, in a contempt of court case, Punjab and Haryana high court said that judgements of court are open to public for discussions and criticism, as a mark of democracy. “The judgments of the Court are in public domain and open to discussions
Haryana Government Challenges High Court Order in Farmer’s Death Investigation, Court Questions Police Tactics
The Haryana government has filed a Special Leave Petition challenging the High Court’s order to investigate the death of a protesting farmer, Shubhkaran Singh, who died on February 21 on the Punjab-Haryana border. The appeal was filed on March 11, but it is
Legal Challenge: Plea Filed Against Internet Suspension and Border Closure Amid Farmers’ Protest
A recent development in the ongoing saga of farmers’ protests in India has seen a significant legal challenge emerge. Uday Pratap Singh, a resident of Panchkula and advocate at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has filed a plea challenging the suspension of
“We will not allow democracy to be murdered like this” CJI DY Chandrachud on Chandigarh mayoral elections
Supreme court on Monday condemned the act of the presiding officer of Chandigarh mayor elections, saying that it is murder of democracy and is obvious that the ballot papers were defaced. “Is this the behaviour of the returning officer, and wherever there is
