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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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Petition Filed by a High Court Peon: HC criticises UT for ‘apathy’ in allotment, maintenance of govt housesSubscriber Only
September 20, 2017 04:26 IST
The court has suggested demolition of the old houses and sought a response from the authorities concerned on construction of multi-storied buildings as a replacement for the “obsolete” official accommodations.
Wed, Sep 20, 2017
Ryan trustees’ anticipatory bail pleas: Judge recuses himself, says knows PintosSubscriber Only
September 20, 2017 01:13 IST
Class II student Pradyuman Thakur was found with his throat slit inside a washroom of the Ryan International School, Bhondsi, on September 8.
Wed, Sep 20, 2017
Ryan trustees move Punjab HC for anticipatory bailSubscriber Only
September 17, 2017 04:32 IST
Founding chairman of the group Augustine Pinto, managing director Grace Pinto and the group's CEO Ryan Pinto, in their plea, said it is “unimaginable” that they could be involved in the alleged crime and be charged with the offences stated in the FIR
Sun, Sep 17, 2017
Gururgam student murder case: Ryan school official Francis Thomas applies for bail in Punjab and Haryana High CourtSubscriber Only
September 16, 2017 11:51 IST
Ryan International School murder: "On account of the death of a child, there has been wide spread condemnation of the school and the occurrence has found wide media coverage to the detriment of the School and its Management," Thomas has said in the plea filed through advocate Jasjit Singh Bedi.
Sat, Sep 16, 2017
Paper leak scam: Punjab and Haryana HC scraps Judicial Services Examination held in JulySubscriber Only
September 14, 2017 14:09 IST
In an inquiry report, a high court committee had earlier recommended that preliminary examination should be scrapped after it was found that some of the candidates had access to the preliminary paper prior to the examination.
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
HC seeks report from Haryana on cows transported to other statesSubscriber Only
September 13, 2017 00:06 IST
The division bench of Justice Ajay Kumar Mittal and Justice Amit Rawal has asked the government to file an affidavit containing the information about the places where the cows have been taken and whether they are still alive.
Wed, Sep 13, 2017
Chandigarh blue whale challenge: HC seeks response on plea seeking banSubscriber Only
September 12, 2017 05:02 IST
The High Court has issued notice to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Telecommunication, Secretaries of the Home departments of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on the petition filed by a Chandigarh-based lawyer, Hitesh Kaplish.
Tue, Sep 12, 2017
Jat stir: High Court upholds Haryana quota law, state panel to decide extentSubscriber Only
September 02, 2017 01:19 IST
The legislation was passed by the BJP government in Haryana, a month after the violent February 2016 Jat agitation in which 30 people lost their lives and divided the state along Jat and non-Jat lines.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017Jat stir: Punjab and Haryana High Court upholds Haryana quota law, state panel to decide extentSubscriber Only
September 01, 2017 21:14 IST
The legislation was passed by the BJP government in Haryana, a month after the violent February 2016 Jat agitation in which 30 people lost their lives and divided the state along Jat and non-Jat lines.
Fri, Sep 01, 2017
I am impotent: Dera head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh told courtSubscriber Only
August 31, 2017 14:01 IST
The CBI investigation has revealed that Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim exploited these women at his 'gufa' or cave in the dera where they were put on sentry duty. Also, “rape” was termed “maafi” (forgiveness) at the dera, the probe stated.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017Complicity on part of Haryana govt with the agitators? High Court to examineSubscriber Only
August 31, 2017 00:07 IST
“There has been a feeling amongst the police forces that even though they were in a position to control a particular situation, effective orders for use of force were not given or were not timely given,” the full bench of the High Court comprising Justice S S Saron, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Avneesh Jhingan has said.
Thu, Aug 31, 2017Dera violence: Punjab and Haryana High HC wants SIT to monitor casesSubscriber Only
August 30, 2017 06:08 IST
The HC, which is hearing a PIL on the issue, also directed the police to submit the case diaries and status reports every month to the area magistrates who will then forward the reports with their comments to the High Court.
Wed, Aug 30, 2017Remarks against PM, CM not intentional… media at fault: CourtSubscriber Only
August 30, 2017 06:01 IST
Sign of weakness, says advocate Anupam Gupta, media not the culprit.
Wed, Aug 30, 2017
Panchkula violence: Punjab and Haryana High Court orders SITSubscriber Only
August 30, 2017 00:47 IST
The HC, which is hearing a PIL on the issue, also directed the police to submit the case diaries and status reports every month to the area magistrates who will then forward the comprehensive reports with their comments to the High Court. The case has been adjourned till September 27.
Wed, Aug 30, 2017
Dera chief’s conviction, sentence: We are under watch, don’t prejudice appeal of convict, HC tells lawyersSubscriber Only
August 29, 2017 05:20 IST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court said its primary concern was the law and order situation and compensation to those whose property had been damaged in the violence.
Tue, Aug 29, 2017
Haryana Judicial Services prelims: 2 who ‘offered’ exam paper emerged toppers, HC toldSubscriber Only
August 29, 2017 00:28 IST
“A perusal of the result shows that Sunita is topping the general category with exceptionally high marks whereas Sushila is topping in the reserved category with exceptionally high marks. Both have minimum errors,” said Justice Kuldip Singh.
Tue, Aug 29, 2017
Dera chief filed 30 pleas in HC against trial court ordersSubscriber Only
August 28, 2017 02:52 IST
The High Court, in one of its orders on July 5, even took strong note of this and recorded that it was an attempt to “prolong the trial” and directed the Special CBI Judge to conclude the trial at the earliest.
Mon, Aug 28, 2017
Dera violence toll up to 36: HC slams central and state govts, says PM of India, CM of state, not of BJPSubscriber Only
August 27, 2017 05:02 IST
Meanwhile, the court notified the Rohtak district jail, where the Dera chief has been taken, as a “place of sitting of the CBI Court of Additional District & Sessions Judge, Panchkula” for the pronouncement of his sentence on Monday.
Sun, Aug 27, 2017
Gurmeet Ram Rahim conviction: Centre tells Haryana to provide security to judge who passed orderSubscriber Only
August 26, 2017 06:01 IST
Officials of the Union Home Ministry said intelligence inputs will be analysed before deciding whether the judge’s security cover needs to be handled by a central force such as the CRPF. Jagdeep Singh is Additional District and Sessions Judge at the Panchkula district court and was designated as CBI judge in April 2016.
Sat, Aug 26, 2017
Army out, curfew clamped after widespread arson, violence by Dera followersSubscriber Only
August 26, 2017 05:56 IST
According to police, 27 people were killed in Panchkula, adjoining Chandigarh, where the CBI courts complex is located and where thousands of Dera followers had gathered over the last two days in anticipation of the verdict.
Sat, Aug 26, 2017
HC fumes at cop-out, seeks names of cops who turned tailSubscriber Only
August 26, 2017 05:18 IST
The HC said the police officers must perform their duties and there should be no lapse on their part. “They should be unrelenting in performing their duties at this critical hour. Any officers found wanting will be sternly dealt with,” it said.
Sat, Aug 26, 2017
Ram Rahim case verdict today: High Court blasts Haryana, says ‘complete collusion, why let the crowd gather’Subscriber Only
August 25, 2017 06:16 IST
Hearing a PIL on the situation in Panchkula where thousands of followers of the Dera chief have assembled ahead of the verdict in the rape case against him, the HC bench directed the govts of Punjab and Haryana and the UT administration to ensure peace and law and order.
Fri, Aug 25, 2017
With prayer on lips, Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s followers pack roads, parksSubscriber Only
August 24, 2017 07:11 IST
The followers - many with their whole families - carrying bags containing clothes, food, water and essential items say they do not know what the verdict would be or when they would have to return to their villages.
Thu, Aug 24, 2017
Varnika Kundu Case: High Court refuses to entertain PIL, says aggrieved person can step upSubscriber Only
August 22, 2017 06:18 IST
Citing a 1991 apex court judgment, the division bench of Acting Chief Justice S S Saron and Justice Avneesh Jhingan made it clear that the court would have no difficulty taking up the case if Varnika herself approached the High Court.
Tue, Aug 22, 2017Rain, rain going awaySubscriber Only
August 21, 2017 06:04 IST
Don’t be fooled by the occasional heavy showers. Chandigarh has been receiving decreasing amount of rain over the years.
Mon, Aug 21, 2017Journalism of Courage
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