High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Chandigarh
Established in 1947 and renamed the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1966, it has jurisdiction over Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
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Father’s Financial Strength Cannot Override Mother’s Custody in 4-Year-Old Child Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Rahul Kamboj and others against a judgment directing them to hand over custody of the minor child to Ishaa Jain @ Ishaa Kamboj. The appeal, LPA-2434-2026 (O&M), challenged the order dated 20.08.2026 passed by the Single Judge in a habeas corpus…
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GST Arrest Despite Court-Directed Appearance Called a ‘Brazen Act of Highhandedness’, Businessman’s Release Ordered: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the immediate release of Kuldeep Goyal, who was arrested by GST authorities on 24.09.2026. The order came in CWP-31964-2026 (O&M), filed against the arrest authorization dated 23.09.2026 and arrest memo dated 24.09.2026. Goyal is the Karta of an HUF running business under…
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Former Cop Denied Bail for Allegedly Using Police Uniform to Facilitate Drug Transport: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has dismissed a regular bail plea filed by Sarabjit Singh in FIR No. 56 dated 15.05.2013, registered at Police Station Banur, Mohali. The case involves allegations of drug trafficking, forged vehicle documents and an organised syndicate headed by Jagdish Singh alias…
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One-Year Sentence Upheld in ₹50 Lakh Cheque Dishonour Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed two criminal revision petitions arising from a cheque dishonour case involving Ram Pratap Goyal and Om Prakash Goyal. The dispute began after Om Prakash Goyal allegedly advanced Rs 20 lakh to Ram Pratap Goyal between January and June 2016 for investment in his business.…
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Gang-Rape Complainant Cannot Be Charged Under ITP Act Without Fulfilment of Required Ingredients: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has partly allowed a revision petition filed by Ajaib Singh and another in a case arising from FIR No. 80 dated 20.09.2015, registered at Police Station Banur. The FIR was initially registered after petitioner No. 2 alleged that she had been forcibly taken to Banur and subjected to…
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Muslim Boy or Girl Who Has Attained Puberty Is Free to Marry a Person of Choice: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural), District Ludhiana, to consider a representation seeking protection of life and liberty filed by a couple who said they had married against the wishes of the woman’s family. The order was passed in CRWP-10657-2026 (O&M) on…
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₹5,000 Cost Imposed on SP Mewat Recalled After Court Error: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recalled a ₹5,000 cost imposed on the Superintendent of Police, Mewat, after finding that the earlier order contained an inadvertent error in recording the facts. The matter arose in CRM-M-44829-2026, filed by Vijay Sharma, and concerns an order dated 07.09.2026. An earlier order…
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76-Year-Old Man Granted Interim Bail in PMLA Case Citing Medical Condition and Five Years of Custody: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted interim bail to Davinder Singh Nirwal @ Dev, who has been in custody for more than five years in an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The Court noted that the petitioner is 76 years old, suffers from…
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Foreign Driving Licence Does Not Automatically Authorise Driving in India: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Sameer Gaba against an order allowing an insurance company to recover motor accident compensation from him and the vehicle owner. The case arose from a road accident on 31 August 2015 in which nine-month-old Jivika died. The Motor Accident Claims…
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Summoning Order Upheld in Rs. 5 Lakh Cheque Dishonour Case Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The case involved Naresh Kumar Garg as the petitioner and M/s Jasdeep Kaur Chadha as the respondent in a complaint concerning a dishonoured cheque. The complaint alleged that M/s R.M. Liquors and its partners, including Naresh Kumar Garg, had issued a cheque for Rs. 5 lacs towards partial discharge of a legal…
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DSP’s Dismissal Over Lawrence Bishnoi Interview Quashed, Reinstatement Ordered: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu’s Dismissal Under Article 311(2)(b), Says Departmental Inquiry Could Not Be Avoided Without Sufficient Reasons Punjab and Haryana High Court Examines Dismissal of DSP The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed the dismissal of Deputy Superintendent of…
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Video Conferencing Rules Cover Witnesses Unable to Reach Court Due to Physical Infirmity: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside an order refusing a 72-year-old woman, Daljitinder Kaur @ Daljit Inder Arora, permission to record her evidence through video conferencing. The judgment was delivered by Justice Deepinder Singh Nalwa on August 27, 2026. The High Court held that the applicable Punjab and…
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Gang-Rape Complainant Cannot Be Charged Under ITP Act Without Fulfilment of Required Ingredients: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has partly allowed a revision petition filed by Ajaib Singh and another in a case arising from FIR No. 80 dated 20.09.2015, registered at Police Station Banur. The FIR was initially registered after petitioner No. 2 alleged that she had been forcibly taken to Banur and subjected to…
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Proceedings Under Section 174-A IPC Quashed After Settlement and Withdrawal of Section 138 NI Act Complaint: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Virender Kumar under Section 174-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, corresponding to Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, after the original cheque dishonour complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 was…
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Minor Rape-Murder Case: Death Penalty Quashed and Matter Remanded for Fresh Proceedings: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a landmark judgment in a tragic case involving the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Panipat. The case had initially resulted in the death sentences of two men, Pardeep and Sagar alias Kallu, by a Sessions Court in February 2022. However, the High Court has now…
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Advocate Denied Bail in Alleged Fake Trust and Land Conspiracy Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to grant bail to advocate Vikas Kumar, who is presently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court held that the allegations against him, involving manipulation of judicial proceedings and a land conspiracy, were serious enough to warrant…
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Criminal Complaint Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act Not Quashed: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to quash a criminal complaint filed under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court clarified that allegations of involvement of directors or officers in the…
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Quashes Case Against Pilkhani Panchayat, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs on Complainant: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has decisively ended a nearly seven-year-long legal battle involving nine Panchayat members of Pilkhani village in Ambala district. The case stemmed from allegations that the village panchayat manipulated land transfer for a power sub-station, which later led to criminal proceedings.…
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Delay in 'Tower of Justice' Project Criticised as Gurugram Court Continues to Function From Guest House: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed serious concern over the prolonged delay in completion of the new court complex in Gurugram, observing that the functioning of courts cannot be affected due to failures on the part of State authorities. The Court noted that judicial work is currently being conducted from…
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FIR Against Actor Rajkumar Rao for Allegedly Hurting Religious Sentiments During Film Promotion Quashed; No Malicious Intention Found: Punjab & Haryana High Court
Quashing of FIR under Section 295-A IPC (Deliberate and Malicious Act Intended to Outrage Religious Feelings), Section 120-B IPC (Criminal Conspiracy) and Section 67 IT Act (Obscene Content Online) – Case relating to film promotional poster and freedom of artistic expression Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes FIR…
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Bail Granted Under NDPS Act Citing Long Custody and Trial Delay in Heroin and Arms Recovery Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant bail judgment on 27 April 2026 in the case Satnam Singh versus State of Punjab. The petition was filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) seeking regular bail in a serious narcotics and arms recovery case registered under…
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Sexual Harassment FIR Quashed Over ‘F* Off’ Remark, No Sexual Intent Found: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on 25 April 2026 delivered an important judgment clarifying the scope of Section 354-A Indian Penal Code. The Court held that a single abusive remark without any sexual intent does not constitute the offence of sexual harassment. Background of the Case The case titled Abhikshek Shah…
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Conviction Upheld in Minor Rape Case, Sentence Reduced to Period Already Undergone: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant judgment in a criminal appeal filed by Dharminder Kumar, challenging his conviction in a serious criminal case involving a minor girl. The appeal arose from a judgment passed in the year 2004 by the Additional Sessions Judge, Panchkula. The High Court examined…
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Bail Denied to Former MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker in Money Laundering Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court denied regular bail to former MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker in a money laundering case investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement. The case arises out of offences registered in Gurugram and involves alleged violations under the Prevention of Money Laundering…
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Authorities Pulled Up for Rejecting Life Convict’s Pre-Mature Release Plea Without Assigning Reasons; Cost Imposed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a strong-worded judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court slammed the State of Punjab for passing a non-speaking and cryptic order while rejecting the premature release plea of a life convict. The Court held that such actions reflect a lackadaisical and apathetic approach on part of the state authorities. The…
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‘Undue Delay Causes Mental Agony and Stigma’; Timeline Set for Departmental Disciplinary Proceedings: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently addressed the serious issue of prolonged departmental disciplinary proceedings against government employees, highlighting the mental agony, financial hardship, and social stigma caused by such delays. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar observed that delays often become a punishment…
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Retirees Completing 12 Months of Service by June 30 Entitled to Annual Increment for Pension Revision: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment concerning government employee pensions and retirement benefits, the Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a Division Bench comprising Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor, held that employees retiring on 30th June are entitled to annual increment if they have completed 12 months…
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Flimsy Dowry Harassment Allegations Criticised; Mother-in-Law Acquitted in Suicide Case Under Section 306 IPC: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently ruled on a case involving the alleged abetment to suicide of a young married woman by her mother-in-law and sister-in-law. The deceased had reportedly died by suicide following alleged harassment for dowry and the non-birth of a child. The Trial Court had earlier convicted…
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Cyber Crimes Described as a Silent Virus Undermining Aspirations of ‘Digital Bharat’: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, while rejecting anticipatory bail to an accused in a high-value cyber fraud case, strongly criticized the growing menace of online financial crimes, observing that such offences erode public trust in digital systems and threaten the foundational goals of a digitally empowered India.…
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Right to Regularisation Survives After Employee’s Death If He Dies Post Becoming Eligible: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court, in a significant ruling in the case of RAM KUMAR VERSUS STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS, has held that the right to regularisation, once accrued, does not extinguish upon the death of an employee. The Court emphasized the humanitarian and constitutional basis of such service rights, stating…
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Notice Issued on Plea Seeking Installation of CCTV Cameras in Panjab University Exam Centres: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court, while hearing a petition concerning transparency in examinations, has sought a response from Panjab University over a plea demanding installation of CCTV cameras in all examination centres of colleges affiliated to the university. Justice Kuldeep Tiwari, while issuing the notice to the…
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Response Sought from Union and Bar Council on Plea Alleging Jindal University Misrepresented 3-Year LLB Course as Honours Degree: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices to the Union Government, Bar Council of India, University Grants Commission, and O.P. Jindal Global University, seeking their response to a petition alleging misrepresentation of a 3-year Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) program as an LL.B. (Honours) degree. The case is…
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Continuous Promotional Advantage to Reserved Category Without Reassessment of Seniority Violates Right to Equality: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has strongly reaffirmed that the principles of equality enshrined in Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India are fundamental to fair governance, particularly in matters concerning service promotions and pay parity. In a detailed judgment, Justice Sandeep Moudgil ruled in favour…
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Drug Smuggling Through India-Pakistan Border Severely Affecting Youth; Pre-Arrest Bail Denied to Accused: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court, while dealing with a plea under Section 438 CrPC for anticipatory bail, strongly condemned the increasing use of drones for smuggling drugs across the India-Pakistan border. The Court highlighted the growing threat to national security and the devastating impact on youth, refusing to…
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Trial Court Order Directing Filing of Challan Against Policeman for Bypassing Mandatory HC Rules Quashed: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an order passed by a Trial Court which directed the filing of a challan against DSP Veer Singh, stating that the mandatory procedure laid down in Chapter 1, Part H, Rule 6 of the High Court Rules and Orders was not followed. The judgment highlights that any adverse action…
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No Condonation for Bureaucratic Lapses; 992-Day Delay in Filing Appeal by State Rejected: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, FOOD CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, PUNJAB AND ORS VERSUS VARINDER KUMAR JAIN, emphasizing the importance of timelines in legal proceedings under the Limitation Act, 1963. The appeal was…
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About the Punjab and Haryana High Court
Established in 1947 and renamed the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1966, it has jurisdiction over Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Seat
Chandigarh
State / UT
Punjab and Haryana
Region
North India
