Punjab and Haryana High Court News & Updates
Punjab & Haryana HC rules Section 498A IPC conviction doesn’t automatically amount to moral turpitude; mandates case-specific assessment before service action.
Read Full ArticleP&H High Court dismisses recall plea seeking revival of rape FIR, holding refusal to marry after compromise cannot reopen quashed criminal proceedings.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses PIL against Anjana Om Kashyap over Valmiki remarks, holding the narrative to be mythological, not historical.
Punjab and Haryana High Court upholds death sentence of Virender alias Bholu for the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl, citing strong circumstantial evidence.
Punjab and Haryana High Court orders HSVP to charge 2018 plot rates for land oustees, cuts interest from 11% to 5.5%, and allows six-year instalments.
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.
Mere 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.
Supreme Court to examine legality of breathalyser tests under Bihar Prohibition law, raising key issues on privacy, evidence, and Article 21 rights.
25 March, 2026 06:14 PM
SC restores conviction in child rape case, reverses acquittal, and directs strict compliance with law prohibiting disclosure of victim identity.
26 March, 2026 02:05 PM
UK High Court rejects Nirav Modi’s plea to reopen extradition appeal, holding India’s assurances against interrogation comprehensive and reliable.
26 March, 2026 08:26 PM
Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026 narrows definition, mandates medical certification, and raises concerns over violation of NALSA judgment and fundamental rights.
26 March, 2026 07:12 PM
Karnataka HC quashes FIR against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Bengaluru land encroachment case, holding no direct role and limiting relief to him alone.
26 March, 2026 03:00 PM
Allahabad High Court grants anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, rules Section 29 POCSO presumption not applicable at pre-arrest stage.
26 March, 2026 02:25 PM
![Every Section 498A IPC Conviction Can’t Automatically Translate into an Offence of Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_8592_Every_Section_498A.webp)
![Failure to Marry After Compromise Cannot Revive FIR Once Quashed on Merits: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_1348_Failure_to_Marry_After.webp)
![Punjab and Haryana HC Confirms Death Sentence for Man in Rape and Murder of Five-Year-Old Girl [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_9536_Punjab_and_Haryana_HC_Confirms.webp)
![Punjab and Haryana HC Orders HSVP to Revert to 2018 Plot Price and Slashes Interest Rate for Affected Persons [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_5703_Punjab_and_Haryana_HC_Orders.webp)
![Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes Riot And Unlawful Assembly Case Against CM Bhagwant Mann, AAP Leaders [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/12/lj_6784_Punjab_and_Haryana_HC_Quashes.webp)
![Mere Refusal To Marry Does Not Constitute Instigation Under Section 306 IPC: Supreme Court [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/11/lj_3620_Mere_Refusal_To_Marry.webp)
![Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Anticipatory Bail in Cross-Border Drone Drug Smuggling Case, Cites National Security Threat [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_8291_Punjab_and_Haryana_HC_Denies.webp)
![Punjab & Haryana HC Denies Bail For Forged Court Summons, Cites Threat To Public Trust In Judiciary [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_6736_Punjab_and_Haryana_HC_Denies.webp)
![Punjab & Haryana High Court Fines Punjab Police RS 1 Lakh For 15-Year Delay In Cancellation Report [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_7326_Punjab_and_Haryana_High.webp)
![SC Quashes Dowry Harassment FIR Against Indian-Origin Australian Man, Cites Wife’s Questionable Conduct [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_8501_SC_Quashes_Dowry_Harassment.webp)
![SC Quashes Separate Trial for Haryana MLA Mamman Khan, Reaffirms Equality Before Law [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_1501_SC_Quashes_Separate_Trial_for.webp)
![Child Must Maintain Relationship With Both Parents, Even If They Live Abroad: SC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_4904_Child_Must_Maintain.webp)
![Sole Intention Of Legislature In Passing Probation Laws Is To Give Persons A Chance Of Reformation: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_8771_Sole_Intention_Of_Legislature.webp)
