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22 May

High Court Cuts Fuel Use with Digital Push, Remote Work and Shared Travel Plan

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major administrative shift aimed at conserving fuel amid rising global energy concerns, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has rolled out fresh measures designed to reduce unnecessary travel and strengthen digital court functioning. The court has directed wider use of virtual hearings, encouraging judicial proceedings to be conducted through video conferencing wherever possible. Officials have been instructed to ensure smooth technical arrangements so that lawyers and litigants face no disruption during online appearances. Registrars have been asked to circulate virtual hearing links in advance and provide immediate technical support if any connectivity issues arise during…

07 May

AAP MP Sandeep Pathak approaches High Court seeking disclosure of alleged FIRs in Punjab

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Punjab and Haryana High Court is set to hear a petition on Friday filed by Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sandeep Kumar Pathak regarding secret criminal cases reportedly registered against him. The legal move follows reports of undisclosed First Information Reports allegedly filed by the Punjab Police. Pathak is seeking a formal directive for the state government and police authorities to disclose the particulars of any such cases and is requesting that the court restrain the police from taking coercive measures, including arrest, until he has the opportunity to pursue appropriate legal remedies…

27 Oct

High Court issues notice to Punjab government on plea citing doctors’ negligence after Rajvir Jawanda’s accident

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the to the Punjab government on a petition filed over the death of Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda who died in a road accident. According to the Daily Diary Report (DDR) filed by the Pinjore police, Shori Hospital in Pinjore allegedly refused to provide immediate first aid to the injured Jawanda in time. Following the incident, Lawyers for Human Rights International filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana Hich Court expressing concern over the insensitivity and negligence of doctors in hospitals across Punjab, Haryana and…

15 Oct

Punjab Police Approaches High Court Challenging Chandigarh Police Over Navneet Chaturvedi’s Custody

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab police have now approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court over the custody of Navneet Chaturvedi, who is accused of forging signatures in Rajya Sabha nomination papers. Navneet Chaturvedi has also approached high court seeking anticipatory bail and demanded an investigation into the rejection of his Rajya Sabha nomination papers. He has been placed under the protection of Chandigarh Police. Both Chaturvedi and the Punjab Police have filed petitions in court. While Chaturvedi has alleged that Punjab Police attempted to abduct him from a Chandigarh police station, Punjab Police have sought directions to stop…

12 Mar

High Court Closes Amritpal Singh’s Case After Lok Sabha Backs His Membership

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Chandigarh – March 12, 2025 – The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh seeking permission to attend parliamentary sessions. The decision comes after the Lok Sabha Secretariat confirmed that Amritpal’s membership in the House remains intact. Court's Decision and Lok Sabha’s Response Amritpal Singh had approached the High Court, requesting approval to attend the ongoing Lok Sabha sessions. The Lok Sabha Secretariat informed the court that his membership was not under threat, as the parliamentary committee had already approved a 54-day leave for him.Following this clarification, the High Court ruled…