Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab & Haryana High Court Denies Relief To Municipal Committee VP Who Challenged No-Confidence Motion While Contesting Fresh Elections, Says Right Waived Off
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea challenging a no-confidence motion passed against the Vice President (VP) of Haryana's Municipal Committee, Uklana, observing that he waived off his right by participating in the fresh elections held for the post of VP.The petitioner had also sought a stay against holding fresh elections to the post of VP.Justice Sudhir Singh and...
S.96 Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code | When Proceeding Under NI Act Is Not In Respect Of Any Debt, It Can't Be Stayed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that when proceeding under Negotiable Act (NI Act) is not debt then it cannot be stayed under Section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).According to Section 96 of the IBC, during the interim moratorium period, any legal action or proceeding pending in respect of 'any debt' shall be deemed to have been stayed. While dismissing...
Whether Subsequent Events Can Be Taken Into Consideration While Considering Divorce Plea? Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that events subsequent to filing of divorce plea can be considered by the Court to grant divorce.The Court noted that while the divorce plea filed by the husband was pending, he, along with his family, was acquitted in criminal cases lodged by the wife.Justice Sudhir Singh and Justice Harsh Bunger said, "the subsequent events i.e. acquittal...
Blinkit Delivering Cigarettes To Minors? Punjab & Haryana High Court Directs State To 'Take Corrective Steps' If Allegations Found True
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the State authorities to take corrective steps if the allegations that Blinkit is delivering cigarettes to minors within minutes are correct.The development came while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed seeking prohibition on access of tobacco items to minors from online platforms.While issuing notice to Union and State...
High Court Launches Punjab & Haryana Series Of ILR Website
The Acting Chief Justice (ACJ) of Punjab & Haryana High Court Justice G.S. Sandhawalia today, has launched Punjab & Haryana version of Indian Law Reporter (ILR) website.ACJ Sandhawalia said that, "my prayer to bar is to enhance their legal knowledge." The judge further said that in the old times, he used to have an old torn register, which is now converted into a Word file as it is...
'Posses Smart Phone, Share Location With Police': Punjab & Haryana High Court While Granting Bail To Man Convicted For Dacoity With Murder
The Punjab and Haryana High Court while granting bail to a dacoity with murder convict has directed him to possess a smart mobile phone and share his location with the local police.A division bench of Justice Deepak Sibal and Justice Deepak Manchanda said, "it is directed that while on bail the applicant-appellant shall own and possess a smart mobile phone which shall be kept on at all times;...
[Article 311] Holding Enquiry Before Dismissal Of Police Officer Can Be Dispensed When 'Not Reasonably Practicable': P&H HC Flags Violation Of Mandatory Provision
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that it is mandatory for holding inquiry before dismissing a police officer in accordance with Article 311 of the constitution.As per Article 311, no person who is a member of a civil service of the Union or an all-India service or a civil service of a State or holds a civil post under it, shall be dismissed or removed or reduced in rank...
Wild Growth Of Cannabis: Punjab & Haryana High Court Raps Chandigarh Admin, Municipal Corp For Casual Approach, Directs It To Take Stern Steps To Clear Plants
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has rapped Chandigarh Administration and Municipal Council for its lackadaisical approach in clearing the wild growth of Cannabis in the city.Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Sandeep Moudgil said, "This Court is amazed at such response wherein a casual affidavit has been filed (Municipal Corp.) Such an issue needs to be addressed with all...
'Unfortunate & Shocking': Punjab & Haryana High Court Imposes ₹10 Lakh Cost On Bank For Withholding Retiral Benefits Of Employee For Over 40 Yrs
Observing that the case is "unfortunate and shocking", the Punjab & Haryana High Court has imposed an exemplary cost of Rs.10 Lakh on a Bank for holding retiral benefits of its employee for 40 years over allegations of embezzlement and violating natural justice in disciplinary proceedings.Justice Jasgurpreet Singh Puri said, "It is an extremely unfortunate situation whereby because of...
Chandigarh PWD Directed To Pay Compensation Of 4 Lakh To Daily Wager For Violation Of Sections 25-G & 25-H, ID Act ; Punjab And Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court bench of Justice Sanjay Vashisth directed the Public Works Department (PWD) of Chandigarh to pay a compensation of Rs. 4,00,000 to the Workman who was unjustly terminated from service while his juniors were retained. The High Court noted that this constituted a violation of Sections 25-G and 25-H of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Section 25-G of...
Transfer Of Workman From Original Place To New Place, Without Valid Reasons Is Unfair: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court bench of Justice Sanjay Vashisth held that in the absence of any material in the shape of the affidavit, showing the need for the transfer of the workman from the original place to a new place, it cannot be termed that the decision taken by the Management is fair one and beyond any doubt. Brief Facts: The case involves seventeen petitions filed...
Non-Compliance Of Order By Police Undermines Court's Authority: P&H High Court Issues Contempt Notice To IPS Officer In Plea To Probe Case Of Missing Minor Girl
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued contempt notice to an IPS officer who failed to appear before the Court in a case pertaining to investigation of a missing minor girl, who is untraced since 2022.Justice Sandeep Moudgil said, "It cannot be expected from an IPS Officer of the rank of Senior Superintendent of Police in not taking this Court's direction seriously, particularly, in...