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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Refuses to Interfere With Trial Court Order in Cheque Bounce Dispute Under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh delivered an important judgment on 10 March 2026 in a cheque bounce dispute concerning the scope of additional evidence and the role of mediation in financial disputes. The case involved a revision petition filed under Section 442 BNSS 2023 by Sonu Kumar against Kulbir…
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Poor Nutrition of Dogs in Chandigarh’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society Flagged, Local Commissioner Directed to Monitor: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently expressed serious concerns regarding the functioning of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Chandigarh. The directions were issued after a court-appointed Local Commissioner submitted a report highlighting issues including non-payment of staff salaries,…
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Accused’s Plea for Handwriting Expert Rejected, Mediation Encouraged in Cheque Dishonour Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered an important ruling in a cheque dishonour dispute while dismissing a criminal revision petition filed by an accused seeking examination of a handwriting expert. The judgment was delivered by Justice Anoop Chitkara, who held that the application appeared to be a deliberate…
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CBI Coerced Witness to Frame Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for Murder After Pressure from High Court to Finish Probe, Says Witness in Case of Alleged Sexual Exploitation of Women: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a significant judgment while examining the criminal liability of Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati. The Court set aside the earlier conviction and life imprisonment awarded by the trial court in 2018. A…
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Criminal Proceedings Cannot Be Used to Settle Civil Scores in Property Deals, FIR Quashed: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered an important judgment quashing a criminal case related to a land agreement dispute. The court held that the criminal proceedings were initiated only to escape civil liability and that using criminal law in such circumstances amounts to an abuse of the legal process. The…
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Anticipatory Bail Denied to Amandeep Singh in Alleged ₹2.08 Lakh Cheating and Forgery Case: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh, a petition was filed by Amandeep Singh seeking anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNS, 2023 in connection with FIR No. 74 dated 15.06.2025. The FIR was registered at Police Station City Morinda, District Rupnagar under Section 316(2) BNS, 2023 and Section 318(4)…
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Bail Granted to Woman Accused in Double Murder Case Registered Two Years After Death: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to Seema Saini, a 39 year old woman accused of conspiring to murder her husband and the wife of her alleged paramour. The bail was granted by Justice Sanjay Vashisth after considering the delay in registration of the FIR, absence of postmortem examination, and…
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‘Chand Nikla’ Remark Not Obscene or Sexually Coloured, FIR Quashed: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an FIR registered against a Gurugram resident over a comment made in a housing society WhatsApp group. The case arose from a remark posted in a group named “Privvy Cultural Group” related to residents of Spaze Privvy, Sector 93, Gurugram. The comment made was “Jaane kitne…
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Reserved Candidate Availing Relaxation at Screening Stage Cannot Seek Migration to General Category: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling on reservation and migration principles in public employment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a reserved category candidate who avails relaxation at the screening stage of a multi tier selection process cannot later seek migration to the General category on the basis of higher marks…
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Gravity of Allegations Alone Cannot Justify Pre-Trial Incarceration, Relatives Accused in POCSO Case Granted Bail: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently addressed a significant matter concerning pre-trial incarceration in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). The case arose when a complaint was lodged stating that a minor granddaughter had gone missing and was…
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20% Deposit Mandatory Rule in Cheque Bounce Cases Under NI Act, Waiver Allowed Only in Exceptional Circumstances: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has clarified an important legal position regarding deposit of compensation at the appellate stage under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Court held that deposit of a minimum of 20 percent of the compensation amount under Section 148, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is the…
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Disciplinary Penalty Must Be Proportionate, Penalty Imposed After Retirement Modified: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that penalties imposed in departmental proceedings must be proportionate to the gravity of misconduct proved. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar observed that courts can interfere under Article 226 Constitution of India only when findings in disciplinary proceedings are arbitrary,…
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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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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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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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Four Men Sentenced to Death for Rape and Murder of Two Minor Sisters Acquitted: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Arun, Phool Chand, Dukhan and Ram Suhag, who had been sentenced to death for the alleged rape and murder of two minor sisters in Sonipat. A Division Bench of Justice Anoop Chitkara and Justice Ramesh Chander Dimri held that the prosecution failed to establish a legally…
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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
