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Impose prohibitory orders only in urgent cases, HC tells deputy commissioners in Punjab

December 02, 2025 5:24 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court says the provision empowers district authorities to act only in ‘urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger’ and that the statute must be ‘followed to the hilt’.

The related appeal has been transferred to the Panchkula Sessions Court for hearing on January 12, 2026.

Punjab and Haryana HC sends cheque-bounce acquittal challenge to Sessions Court after new SC ruling

December 01, 2025 5:03 pm

The order applies the Supreme Court’s interpretation that cheque-bounce complainants are ‘victims’ entitled to appeal without the high court’s leave.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court enforced a 22-year-old eviction order against occupants of a BBMB shop in Nangal,(File)

Punjab and Haryana HC weighs shortcut to speed up plan to decongest complex

November 29, 2025 4:12 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association sought the immediate appointment of a design firm for the holistic redevelopment of its complex.

Chief Justice Nagu underlined that the state had acted improperly in seeking to undo a judicial order through administrative means.

Chandigarh Super Bazar staff get justice after 25-year legal battle

September 25, 2025 4:57 pm

The judgment, delivered on September 16, stems from the society’s closure in 2000. The court upheld the employees’ claims against the Registrar Cooperative Societies, Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Matrimonial dispute drags Anil Vij under scanner

September 19, 2025 12:24 pm

High Court notice to Haryana as audio recording seeks to link minister Anil Vij to pressure on police in matrimonial case

33-year wait for justice: Punjab and Haryana High Court ends epic land feud

September 11, 2025 12:29 pm

After a staggering 33 years, a 1992 appeal over a 1988 land sale is finally resolved, highlighting India’s glacial judicial pace.

Punjab and Haryana HC retired Chief Justices, judges or their spouse entitled to Rs 45k-50k for domestic help, driver

May 31, 2025 2:30 pm

“The retired Chief Justice/ Judge or their spouse may at her or his discretion select persons to be engaged as Domestic Help(s)/ Driver(s)”, the rules mentioned.

GMCH-32 PG medical admissions: Punjab and Haryana HC shuts door on domicile quota

May 30, 2025 9:12 am

Says UT must follow apex court ruling striking down residence-based reservation; rejects bid to reclassify state quota seats

Punjab and Haryana High Court on child Custody

‘Illegal immigration on rise’: Punjab and Haryana HC upholds conviction of 74-year-old Bathinda woman in fraud case

May 06, 2025 12:54 pm

Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi of the Punjab and Haryana High Court reduced the sentence of the main accused, citing her age and the delay in trial.

Punjab & Haryana High Court orders fresh security review for SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia

May 03, 2025 2:37 pm

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has been directed to provide Bikram Singh Majithia with interim protection as the HC weighs inputs from the Ministry of Home Affairs suggesting an elevated threat level.