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Sofi Ahsan
Sofi Ahsan is a Senior Correspondent reporting from the Delhi High Court. He has previously reported from the High Courts of Punjab and Haryana and J&K. He tweets @sofiahsan
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‘Bad food’ video: NIA probed BSF man for ‘foreign contacts,’ found nothingSubscriber Only
February 01, 2018 04:45 IST
BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav was sacked last April after he posted video clips purportedly showing poor quality food being served to security forces personnel posted in frontier areas adjoining Pakistan
Thu, Feb 01, 2018
Sacked for viral video, BSF jawan seeks reinstatementSubscriber Only
January 31, 2018 00:41 IST
He hit the headlines in January last year when his video complaining about the “poor quality and quantity of food” at the administration base in Khet near Line of Control in Poonch district went viral on the social media.
Wed, Jan 31, 2018
After Punjab govt objects, Mohali Mayor says it has no authority to meddle in MC affairsSubscriber Only
January 25, 2018 04:31 IST
Responding to the government probe into his role in the alleged irregularities in the purchase of the tree-pruning machine, Kulwant has questioned the appointment of the Chief Vigilance Officer
Thu, Jan 25, 2018
Mewat rape case fallout: High Court to review implementation of 2016 order on abortion in rape casesSubscriber Only
January 24, 2018 09:19 IST
The order by Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain has been passed following a submission before the bench stating that the governments have failed to follow the 2016 judgment.
Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Tree-pruning machine: Govt report puts Mohali mayor Kulwant Singh in dockSubscriber Only
January 23, 2018 08:07 IST
Rs 89.50 lakh was spent by municipal coporation on the implement that has never been seen by officials
Tue, Jan 23, 2018
Punjab and Haryana HC scraps appointment of Punjab CM’s chief principal secretarySubscriber Only
January 18, 2018 04:00 IST
The court said records showed that “overriding powers” had been vested in the retired IAS officer to enable him to take decisions regarding important departments like Home, Vigilance, Personnel, Finance and other
Thu, Jan 18, 2018
Suresh Kumar appointment as Punjab Chief Principal Secretary set asideSubscriber Only
January 17, 2018 13:59 IST
Suresh Kumar, who retired in 2016 as an additional chief secretary, was appointed as chief principal secretary to the chief minister in March for a period of five years.
Wed, Jan 17, 2018
HC gives contractors of 67 mines a week to decide next course of actionSubscriber Only
January 16, 2018 10:01 IST
The progressive e-bidding system means contracts are given to the highest bidder as against the reverse bidding process where contracts were given to the lowest bidder.
Tue, Jan 16, 2018
Mohali mayor replies to showcause notice, govt asked not to give effect to any orderSubscriber Only
January 13, 2018 08:26 IST
The mayor had been issued a show cause notice for “purchasing a tree pruning machine at inflated prices and causing a loss to the state exchequer”.
Sat, Jan 13, 2018
Punjab and Haryana HC gives SIT two months to conclude probe into 4 lakh ‘bogus’ studentsSubscriber Only
January 13, 2018 07:53 IST
The HC, in May 2016, asked the government to conduct a thorough inquiry.
Sat, Jan 13, 2018
Mewat rape case: Medical board rejects minor’s plea seeking termination of pregnancySubscriber Only
January 10, 2018 09:28 IST
“Keeping in view of clinical examination and radiological examination, the board is of the opinion that there is no abnormality in the foetus and continuation of the pregnancy would not entail danger to the life of the patient,” the doctors panel said in the report.
Wed, Jan 10, 2018Pending cases in Punjab and Haryana High Court up by 27% in 2017, lower courts also see riseSubscriber Only
January 05, 2018 01:22 IST
According to a report released by Supreme Court in 2015 October, the shortfall of judges in lower courts is one of the main reasons behind the rising figure of pending litigation.
Fri, Jan 05, 2018
Extra-judicial killings: HC orders expeditious trial of Punjab copsSubscriber Only
January 04, 2018 11:17 IST
Centre’s sanction for prosecution not needed at inception of trial, says court
Thu, Jan 04, 2018Punjab and Haryana HC: Panel to decide on abortion plea of minor rape victimSubscriber Only
January 03, 2018 02:42 IST
The court also directed the Director, Health Services in Haryana, to take action against officials and doctors responsible for the delay.
Wed, Jan 03, 2018
In 2017, Haryana officials broke record in violating RTI ActSubscriber Only
December 30, 2017 08:58 IST
According to the latest data, the Commission, till the end of November, recommended action in at least 266 cases against the Public Information Officers under Section 20 (2) of the RTI Act
Sat, Dec 30, 2017Haryana Minor rape survivor moves HC for termination of 23-week pregnancySubscriber Only
December 29, 2017 01:21 IST
The plea filed on her behalf by her father through advocate Kamaldeep Kaur has stated that the minor was raped in July and it was only last month that she came to know about the pregnancy.
Fri, Dec 29, 2017
Haryana Police yet to arrest Aditya Insan and 66 others, facing charges of conspiracySubscriber Only
December 28, 2017 08:51 IST
A total of 177 FIRs were registered in Panchkula following the violence and so far, 115 people have been evading arrest. Among the FIRs, 17 cases are related to conspiracy.
Thu, Dec 28, 2017
Punjab and Haryana HC issues notice to Punjab govt, Mohali police on illegal miningSubscriber Only
December 23, 2017 04:04 IST
Plea alleges mining is being done in ‘connivance with the authorities’
Sat, Dec 23, 2017IAS induction: As nepotism charges fly, Punjab and Haryana High Court says UPSC decision subject to its orderSubscriber Only
December 23, 2017 02:02 IST
On Wednesday, the CAT, while holding the recommendation as illegal and arbitrary, had given the screening committee liberty to prepare a fresh panel of eligible candidates.
Sat, Dec 23, 2017
Punjab and Haryana High Court asks Centre to decide on CBI probe into Dera propertiesSubscriber Only
December 21, 2017 01:33 IST
The High Court in September had asked the ED and Income Tax authorities to look into the bank accounts of Dera institutions and assets of Gurmeet Ram Rahim, his family and other close aides for an extensive probe into the allegations of money laundering in the functioning of Dera headquarters.
Thu, Dec 21, 2017Panchkula Violence: Punjab and Haryana High Court raps SIT for failure to arrest top Dera functionary Aditya InsanSubscriber Only
December 21, 2017 01:07 IST
Haryana told to reveal if Dera got land use exemptions, SIT to submit report on retrieved hard disks
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
HC tells UT to set up more old age homesSubscriber Only
December 17, 2017 05:46 IST
The HC has now asked the social welfare department to explore the option of increasing old age homes with the help of NGOs and other organisations
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
Governor seeks reply from Haryana govt on IFS officer’s letterSubscriber Only
December 14, 2017 02:14 IST
The pending government petition also seeks quashing of the presidential orders on Chaturvedi’s departmental chargesheet.
Thu, Dec 14, 2017
HCS ‘Question Paper Leak’: Apex court remands case to High CourtSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 05:45 IST
The SC order, passed on Friday, was made public on Monday. The transfer order was passed following the submission of the status report of the investigation by the SIT in the case
Tue, Dec 12, 2017
Can’t expect Army to tackle internal strife and external adversary at same time: Former GOC Eastern Command Praveen BakshiSubscriber Only
December 09, 2017 00:00 IST
“National priority versus the state priority of politics came to the fore. Whilst we were engaged, Darjeeling went up in flames due to some politics played by West Bengal," Praveen Bakshi said
Sat, Dec 09, 2017Journalism of Courage
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