Punjab and Haryana High Court News & Updates
Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes riot and unlawful assembly case against CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP leaders, citing lack of evidence and no valid prohibitory order.
Read Full ArticleMere refusal to marry does not amount to instigation under Section 306 IPC, rules Supreme Court, quashing FIR and holding no abetment in emotional distress cases.
Punjab & Haryana HC denies anticipatory bail in cross-border drone drug smuggling case, citing rising drone threats to national security and youth.
Punjab & Haryana HC denies anticipatory bail to woman accused of forging court summons, saying such acts erode public trust in the justice system.
Punjab & Haryana HC slams Punjab Police for 15-year delay in filing cancellation report, fines Rs 1 lakh for lackadaisical conduct.
SC quashes 2016 dowry harassment FIR against Indian-origin Australian man, citing questionable conduct of ex-wife and need for non-mechanical approach.
Supreme Court quashes separate trial for Haryana MLA Mamman Khan, ruling political status no ground for segregation; all accused equal before law.
SC declines Kangana Ranaut’s plea to quash defamation case over farmers’ protest remarks, says trial must proceed; actor withdraws petition.
SC affirms child’s right to affection of both parents, granting father video call access to son living in Ireland every alternate Sunday.
Punjab & Haryana HC grants probation under Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, stressing reform over jail for first-time offenders of minor offences.
Punjab & Haryana HC quashes dowry harassment FIR against in-laws, calls it ‘frivolous’ misuse of Section 498A; proceedings continue against husband.
Punjab & Haryana HC upholds denial of furlough to life convict, rules temporary release is a concession, not a right, under 2022 law.
SC rejects NCPCR plea against minor Muslim girl’s marriage, upholding HC ruling that valid marriage is possible under personal law upon puberty.
Punjab & 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.
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