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Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association marks Lohri with judges, cultural programme

January 13, 2026 10:26 pm

Bonfire lighting, traditional rituals and a performance by Punjabi singer Gagan Kokri highlight celebrations in Chandigarh.

“To avoid further delay, it may be appropriate to initiate the tendering process in parallel, since we now have time till January 21,” Jhanji submitted, adding that an expression of interest could be invited within 10–15 days. (Express Photo)

Punjab and Haryana HC development plan: judges weigh tender route to avoid delays in consultant appointment

December 22, 2025 6:35 pm

The Chandigarh Union Territory administration was told to be cautious on financial norms as the Punjab and Haryana High Court sought a time-bound process with a January 21, 2026, deadline.

However, the Bar Council, in a strongly worded communication dated October 26, demanded a “comprehensive written explanation” from Jammu within seven days.

Letter to CJ Nagu: Bar Council raps High Court Bar Assn secy

October 27, 2025 8:40 pm

Seeks explanation for ‘unilateral’ appreciation of senior advocate designations, says move may misrepresent collective view of legal fraternity

The council has raised questions on selection criteria, marks, and notifications to ensure transparency.

Bar Council seeks details from High Court on senior advocate designations

October 23, 2025 10:30 pm

Cites complaints of favouritism, demands clarity on selection process.

High Court to revive old holistic plan, Chandigarh hands over Sector 17 building for court records

August 01, 2025 10:30 pm

Chief Justice Sheel Nagu suggested revisiting a scaled-down version of the earlier holistic development plan, which was dropped following a negative report by IIT Roorkee

Diljit Dosanjh’s Chandigarh concert faces HC challenge, gets UT administration’s nod

December 12, 2024 9:46 pm

The PIL argues that the Karan Aujla concert at the same venue led to widespread disruption of traffic in the city

Bar Council issues showcause notice to Chandigarh lawyer arrested for posing as judicial officer

May 21, 2024 5:12 pm

The Bar Council has asked Prakash Singh Marwah, 37, why his licence for practising as an advocate should not be revoked for allegedly posing as a judicial officer and arguing with the traffic police after he was stopped for a violation.

HC, district court bar associations get office bearers, Malik, Khullar claim top honours

December 16, 2023 7:11 am

Birinder Singh Rana, Chairman, HCBA Elections, said Malik defeated Onkar Singh Batalvi (who secured 848 votes), Sapan Dhir (778), NK Banka (44) and Chouhan Satvinder Singh Sisodia (36).

Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar body slams FIR against advocate, writes to SSP to delete his name

June 16, 2023 9:21 am

The HCBA secretary, Jasmeet Singh Bhatia, stated through the letter that co-accused Raj Kaur Sidhu had engaged advocate Kohal Dev Sharma to persue her case with regard to property in dispute

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Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association elections on Friday, 3,753 advocates to cast votes

December 15, 2022 1:16 pm

Advocates Surjit Singh Swaich, GBS Dhillon, Santokhwinder Singh Grewal (Nabha), and Chouhan Satvinder Singh Sisodia will be contesting for the HCBA president’s post.