Guardian & Wards Act | Child's 'Ordinary Residence' For Court's Jurisdiction Need Not Be Permanent Residence, It's A Question Of Fact: P&H HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that for determining Court's jurisdiction "ordinarily resident" of child need not be permanent or or uninterrupted residence.According to Section 9 of the Guardians And Wards Act, if the application is with respect to the guardianship of the person of the minor, it shall be made to the District Court having jurisdiction in the place where...

Right To Education Act | Diploma Or Bachelor's In Elementary Education Essential For Junior Teacher Post: Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the essential qualification for the post of Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) should be in conformity with the Right To Education Act (RTE) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) which is either Diploma in Elementary Education or Bachelor in Elementary Education. The Court was hearing a plea filed by the Chandigarh...

Punjab Govt Moves High Court To Recall Order Directing It To Abide By Centre's Decision For Giving Extra Share Of Water To Haryana

The Punjab Government today has moved an application before the Punjab & Haryana High Court to recall its order passed on May 06, which paved the way for the release of Bhakra dam water to Haryana, by directing it to abide by the decision of the meeting held on May 02 conducted by Central Government's Home Secretary.According to the Union Government's submission, on May 2, the Centre's...

'Punjab Sensitive Amid India-Pakistan Firing': High Court Grants Time For Filing Reply To Contempt Case Over Water Dispute With Haryana

"This Court is conscious of the present sensitive atmosphere prevailing in the State of Punjab due to cross border firing between India and Pakistan and therefore, does not want to burden the Chief Secretary as well as the Director General of Police, Government of Punjab, with any contempt notice," said the Punjab & Haryana High Court while granting time to Punjab Government to respond...

Punjab & Haryana HC Bar Body Writes To Chief Justice Seeking Guidelines On Court Functioning Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association wrote to Chief Justice Sheel Nagu on Saturday (May 10) seeking guidance on "further course of action pertaining to functioning of the Courts" from Monday (May 12). The bar body's highlighted that most of the Court rooms are not having an Open Video Conference (VC) system, and joining on VC is...

As Long As Judicial Order Stands, It Needs To Be Complied: High Court In Contempt Plea Against Punjab For Obstructing Water To Haryana

The Punjab & Haryana High Court today made it clear that Punjab Government was supposed to comply with its order directing them to abide by the decision of a Union Government meeting which had resolved to release extra water from Bhakra Dam to Haryana, for the State's emergent need.On May 7, the High Court had also restrained the Punjab Police from "interfering" in the day-to-day...

'Forces Fighting The Battle, You Want To Rest?' Punjab & Haryana HC Pulls Lawyer For Seeking Adjournment, Says He May Join From VC

While refusing to excuse a counsel due to "No Work Day" declared by the Bar amid India-Pakistan border tensions, the Punjab & Haryana High Court said that when forces are fighting the battle, one cannot choose to rest at home—especially when courts are equipped with video conferencing facilities that allow everyone to connect and work from home.In view of the "serious escalation of...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Declares 'No Work Day' For May 9 Amid Blackout In Chandigarh, Cross Border Tensions

The Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association declared "no working day" for May 9 amid ongoing border tensions and blackout in Chandigarh."It is hereby informed to all Hon'ble members of the Bar that, in light of the prevailing sensitive situation and the imminent threat posed by separatist forces, coupled with the ongoing blackout, it has been decided to declare May 9, 2025, as a 'No...

Forcing College Students To Travel To Remote Areas For Giving Exams Undermines Right To Education : Punjab & Haryana HC

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that requiring college students to travel long distances to remote areas to take exams creates unnecessary hardship and violates right to education under Article 21 of the constitution.Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri said, study and exam centers should be easy for students to reach, especially those studying online or through...

Punjab & Haryana HC Issues Directions For Amritsar District Court To Ensure Safety Of Litigants, Judicial Officers Amid Border Tensions

The Punjab & Haryana High Court's Registrar General under direction of Chief Justice on May 8 has issued a slew of directions to District Judge of Amritsar to ensure the safety of General Public, Advocates, Litigants, Staff and Judicial Officers.The directions includes the following:The Courts at Headquarters Amritsar and Sub-Divisional Courts at Ajnala be closed temporarily for public...

Punjab Police Obstructed Release Of Dam Water To Haryana Despite Court Order: Bhakra Beas Management Board Chief Claims In High Court

Amid the ongoing dispute between the states of Punjab and Haryana over sharing of Bhakra Nangal dam water, the High Court today asked the Chairman of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to file on affidavit his claim that the Punjab Police stopped him from releasing water to Haryana.Pertinent to note that on May 7, the High Court passed an order restraining the Punjab police from "interfering"...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Ban On Online Betting, Opinion Trading Platforms

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday (May 8) sought response form the Central government and others on a PIL seeking to restrain all online opinion trading platforms, mobile applications, websites, and digital mediums from advertising and/or facilitating betting and wagering activities, which is said to be in violation of Public Gambling Act and other laws.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu...