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Adopted baby or 'bought' for Rs 8 lakh? Man accused of trafficking denied his custody

September 03, 2026 12:08 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a man’s plea seeking an infant's custody after it emerged that he was an accused in the case pertaining to trafficking the child.

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Man accused of abducting law student over dog abuse gets anticipatory bail

August 11, 2026 2:13 pm

The student alleged that the men forcibly removed his clothes, made him urinate on a heating rod and threatened to electrocute him with it.

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Case pending since 2005, Punjab and Haryana High Court ‘saves’ 2 ‘from stigma of jail life'

July 28, 2026 4:41 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court released two convicts on probation, citing prolonged litigation, the trauma they endured, and the lack of any useful purpose in sending them back to prison.

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Punjab and Haryana High Court rejects proposed Tribune flyover in Chandigarh

May 29, 2026 6:25 pm

Bench rules that the project violates the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031 and directs authorities to preserve the city’s original urban design and heritage character.

Denied after 7 decades: Why Punjab and Haryana High Court refused 50 acres’ reward to man for father’s WWII gallantry

March 13, 2026 10:59 am

Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a plea seeking land benefits linked to WWII George Medals, citing an unexplained delay of over seven decades.

'Equal pay for equal work': PUNBUS contractual drivers and conductors win pay parity with Punjab Roadways staff

March 10, 2026 4:37 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court says equal pay for equal work applies to PUNBUS contractual staff as their duties match those of Punjab Roadways employees.

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Punjab and Haryana High court saves widow’s pension: Why 27 years of service overruled cop’s dismissal for absence

March 03, 2026 12:21 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court modified dismissal of a constable to compulsory retirement, citing proportionality and pension rights under Punjab Police Rules.

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‘Every saint has a past’: Why Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail to UAPA accused 'in touch' with Gurpatwant Pannun

February 24, 2026 10:35 am

Punjab and Haryana High Court grants bail to UAPA accused after prolonged custody, stressing Article 21, speedy trial and constitutional courts’ power to protect liberty.

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‘Busy celebrating diwali’: Punjab and Haryana High Court slams senior officials for 'ignorance' over urgent order

February 06, 2026 12:14 pm

Punjab and Haryana High Court Latest News: The Punjab and Haryana High Court said that the Board should have acted on a war footing, and the necessary compliance could have been completed within a single working day.

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Can courts examine if questions are too hard? Punjab and Haryana High Court junks 2016 constable exam candidate's plea

February 05, 2026 10:37 am

The Punjab and Haryana High Court said that setting examination papers is exclusive prerogative of recruitment board, and court has no mechanism to determine if questions meet a 10+2 or graduation standard.