'No Blanket Orders Can Be Passed Directing Service Of Notice Before Arrest': P&H High Court Reject's Former SAD Member Ranjit Gill's Plea

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that no blanket protection can be granted to an accused, requiring the investigating agency to serve prior notice before arrest, as the same will amount to curtailing its authority against a person alleged to have committed a non-bailable offence.The observation came while dismissing a petition filed by former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) member Ranjit Singh Gill, who had sought directions to the State to serve at least two weeks notice to him in case he...

NCLT Chandigarh To Function From Corporate Bhavan After Tribunal Shut Due To Water Seepage

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday directed that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chandigarh Bench to start functioning from August 29 in temporary premises at Corporate Bhavan, Sector 27.Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry noted, "a consensus on Monday among stakeholders, including judicial and technical members of the NCLT and members of the Bar - following a joint inspection on August 25...The inspection concluded that the first and third floors of Corporate...

Punjab & Haryana Bar Council Calls For Complaints Against Lawyers Involved In Bench Hunting

The Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana has called for complaints against lawyers or litigants involved in bench hunting or forum shopping."The Committee, in pursuit of fairness and accountability, invites any advocate, affected person, or member of the public to provide relevant information, complaints, or material regarding unethical practices in this regard. Such information may be submitted at privilegecommitteebeph@gmail.com or on the official WhatsApp number of the Bar Council of Punjab...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Judge's Personal Security Officer Who Allegedly Tried To Open Fire On Court Officer

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to the personal security officer (PSO) of a sitting High Court judge, who allegedly attempted to open fire on a court officer during a heated altercation.The Chief Court Officer, Dalvinder Singh, filed a complaint stating that during a heated argument, ASI Dilbagh Singh pulled out his gun to open fire, but the bullet was not shot as a result of a failed attempt.Justice N.S. Shekhawat said, "keeping in view the fact that the petitioner...

Married Woman Consenting Sexual Intercourse Outside Wedlock 'Immoral' But Not Rape On False Promise To Marry: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the conviction of a man in a rape case filed by a married woman who alleged sexual assault based on a false promise of marriage.Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal said,“When a fully matured married woman, consents to sexual intercourse on a promise of marriage and continues indulging in such activity, it is merely an act of promiscuity, immorality and reckless disregard of the institution of marriage, not an act of inducement by misconception of fact....

'Army Authorities Misrepresented Facts Before Court': P&H HC Objects To Denial Of Regularisation To Personnel Serving For Over 30 Yrs

In a scathing judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized the Army authorities for presenting a “sorry state of affairs” by "manipulating facts" to deny regularisation benefits to employees who had rendered over three decades of service.The Union Government claimed that the post for which regularisation was sought was abolished at the time when the CAT has directed for the...

Offence Under POCSO Act Against Public Morality, Court's Duty To Acts As Child's Guardian: P&H High Court Rejects Pre-Arrest Bail

Reaffirming the seriousness and gravity of offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that such crimes strike against public morality.The Court rejected the anticipatory bail of a man, accused of committing rape on a minor, an offence under Sections 137 (kidnapping), 96 (procuration of child), 3(5) (common...

'NPAs Are A Huge Burden On Public Exchequer, DMs Can't Delay Process Under SARFAESI Act': P&H High Court Orders Training For Officers

Taking serious note of the mounting Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and their adverse impact on the public exchequer, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that District Magistrates cannot afford to delay on taking and handing possession of secured assets to the creditors under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002...

Cows Hold Unique Status In India, Slaughter Can Have Severe Repercussions On Public Peace: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that the cow holds a unique and special status in India, noting that its slaughter can have grave repercussions on public peace when it offends the deeply held beliefs of a significant population group.It was alleged that the petitioner, Aasif, was transporting two cows to Rajasthan for slaughtering, in violation of the Haryana Gauvansh...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar To Vote On Proposal To Shift HC Building Amid Space Crunch

The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association today announced that it will vote on whether the High Court building should be shifted to a new place or not.The development comes after the High Court in a PIL considering the increasing footfall and space constraints, had asked the Chandigarh UT Administration to explore alternative locations for the construction of a new High Court...

Furlough Is Not Matter Of Right, Can Be Rejected In Rarest Of Rare Cases: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has observed that furlough is not a matter of right and can be denied in the rarest of rare cases.Furlough and parole envisage a short-term temporary release from custody.The difference is, while parole is granted for the prisoner to meet a specific exigency, furlough may be granted after a stipulated number of years have been served without any reason as per...

Punjab Power Corporation Is Statutory Body, Can Prescribe Cut-Off Date For Implementation Of 5th Pay Commission: P&H High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), being a statutory body, is well within its rights to prescribe a cut-off date for the implementation of the 5th Pay Commission recommendations.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar said, "The PSPCL being a statutory corporation is entitled to prescribe a cut-off date for implementation of the...