Punjab and Haryana High Court News & Updates
SC rejects NCPCR plea against minor Muslim girl’s marriage, upholding HC ruling that valid marriage is possible under personal law upon puberty.
Read Full ArticlePunjab & Haryana HC upholds magistrate’s power to order police probe in non-cognizable offences, refusing to quash defamation case against TV Today.
Punjab & Haryana HC allows downloaded bail/suspension orders for bonds, ending certified copy delays to ensure swift release from custody.
Using secret call recordings or snooping on spouse doesn’t breach privacy if used in divorce case, rules Supreme Court, allowing such evidence under law.
Punjab & Haryana HC grants bail in NDPS case citing prosecution’s delay, stressing right to speedy trial despite serious drug trafficking charges.
Punjab & Haryana HC transfers trial citing threat to fair trial as accused are local advocates, hindering petitioner’s access to legal representation.
Punjab & Haryana HC dismisses PIL against online betting ads, citing available legal remedies under existing gambling and IT laws.
SC rejects anticipatory bail of ‘Dunki’ agent accused of duping man with illegal US migration plan; says such acts devalue Indian passports.
Punjab & Haryana HC awards Rs 3 lakh to a convict detained 9 months beyond sentence, slams systemic inequality and state negligence in prison oversight.
SC says courts must not indulge in moral policing; sets aside Rs 10L cost on Poonawalla, Dadlani for tweets mocking Jain priest Tarun Sagar.
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Bar Council of India to review AIBE fee concerns raised in a PIL, seeking a reasoned response within 30 days.
Director can’t be prosecuted for cheque bounce if company is under moratorium under IBC, as management shifts to IRP, limiting repayment capacity: SC
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Plea of Judicial Candidate Missing Cutoff by 6.75 Marks
Punjab & Haryana HC upholds disability pension rights for military personnel, emphasizing the presumption of service-related health deterioration.
SC issues notice to Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim on CBI’s appeal against acquittal in 2002 murder case of sect manager Ranjit Singh.
SC upholds Kerala HC order halting toll at Paliyekkara over poor highway upkeep, traffic jams, citing citizens’ plight, fuel wastage & environment.
21 August, 2025 02:47 PMSC enhances alimony to ₹50 lakh for M Tech wife, stressing balance between doctor husband’s capacity to pay and wife’s needs.
21 August, 2025 03:32 PMSC dismisses WB govt’s review plea in teachers’ recruitment scam; upholds invalidation of 25,753 tainted appointments to protect selection purity.
21 August, 2025 02:09 PMSC upholds Karnataka HC bail for UAPA accused Saleem Khan, rejects bail for Zaid Khan citing terror links; trial to be expedited within 2 years.
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