PNDT Act | Complaint Not Made By Appropriate Authority Against Diagnostic Centre Vitiates Conviction: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has set aside the conviction order passed in 2008 under Pre-Conception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PC and PNDT Act) after finding that the complaint against the diagnostic centre was not made by the appropriate authority.According to Section 17 of PC and PNDT Act, the complaint can be made by the...

Mere Discovery Of Drugs In Transparent Bag Doesn't Prove That Contraband Was Planted By Police: Punjab & Haryana High Court

If an accused sets up a claim of his false implication on the ground that no sensible person would carry contraband in a transparent bag on the logic that such visibility makes detection certain and thus defies common sense, then at the same time, this very logic must also apply to the police, said the Punjab & Haryana High Court.While refusing bail under NDPS Act involving...

High Court Dismisses Pleas Challenging Summoning Orders In Land Scam Case Involving Ex-Haryana CM Bhupendra Singh Hooda

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a series of petitions challenging the summoning orders issued in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, which involves former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupendra Singh Hooda. The petitions were filed by various accused seeking relief from the criminal proceedings initiated by a special CBI court. The trial against Hooda, bureaucrats, and...

Unfortunate That Even After 7 Years, Punjab & Haryana Have Failed To Notify Rules Under Mental Health Act: High Court Gives 60-Day Timeline

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the State Governments of Punjab & Haryana High Court to notify rules under the Mental Health Act, 2017 within 60 days, observing that without it Act "will not be able to achieve its objective for which it has been promulgated."Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel said, "It is unfortunate to note that even after expiry of 7-8...

Private Security Agencies Using Term "Bouncers" To Invoke Fear In Citizens, Punjab Govt Insensitive Towards Issue: High Court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has flagged a "disturbing trend" in which, under the guise of the seemingly simple job title of “Bouncer,” employers are increasingly enabling a culture of intimidation and bullying.While allowing a pre-arrest bail, the Court was disturbed with the word “Bouncer” used in the name of security organisation “Fateh Bouncer Security Group” which...

Water Released From Bhakra Nangal Dam Is Lifeline Of Haryana Farmers: State Tells High Court Amid Dispute With Punjab Govt

The Centre, Haryana Government and the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) have filed their responses on Punjab Government's application seeking recalling of Court's May 06 order, which paved way for release of 'extra water' from Bhakra Nangal Dam to Haryana.A bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel granted one day time to the Punjab Government to respond to the averments...

Role Of Jail Officials In Drug Smuggling From Prison Will Be Investigated: Punjab Govt Tells High Court

After facing the Punjab and Haryana High Court's wrath the Punjab Government informed the Court that committees at the range and commissionerate levels have been constituted to scrutinise cases involving drugs smuggling from Punjab Jails.Justice N.S Shekhawat had highlighted the "unholy collusion between the police officials and the jail officials" and said that it appears that SSP had taken...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Rejects PIL Seeking 'Martyr' Status For Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday (May 20) rejected a PIL seeking to declare the 26 tourists who died in the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack as "Martyrs".A bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel pronounced the order.Stating that “The Court refrains from entering into the field of policy making, which is exclusively reserved for the executive," the bench asked...

₹20 Lakh For Admission In Mental Home: Punjab & Haryana HC Asks Admin To Apply Its Mind On Exorbitant Fee Structure

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised serious concerns over the exorbitant security deposit of ₹20 lakh being charged for entry into a mental health facility under the jurisdiction of the Chandigarh Union Territory (UT) Administration. The court has asked the authorities to "apply their mind" to the steep fee structure, as it "deprives admission into the said Mental Illness Home even...

Civil Court Can't Intervene In Actions Taken Under Electricity Act: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has clarified that civil courts have no jurisdiction to interfere in matters arising under the Electricity Act, 2003. Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri said that "Even if a special statute confers only in respect of specifically delineated subject matters, thus an effective adjudicatory jurisdiction, but upon a special statutorily created...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Response On Plea To Regulate Slaughter Houses In Chandigarh

The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Monday (May 19) sought response form the Chandigarh Authorities on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed seeking directions to constitute a committee to regulate slaughter houses in the city.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet Goel issues authorities of Chandigarh.The PIL was filed by a resident of Chandigarh Jairoop Riar, seeking direction...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Warns Litigant For Making 'Intemperate' Remarks On Judges

The Punjab and Haryana High Court left a litigant with stern warning who made "intemperate remarks" against three High Court judges and District Judge, considering that he lacked legal knowledge.During the hearing the petitioner appearing in person passed "intemperate remarks and used contemptuous language" against the three sitting High Court judges and a Gurgaon District Judge.Justice...