Punjab and Haryana High Court

10 Aug

Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes RTI Ban on Activist Manjinder Singh, Affirms Citizens’ Right to Information

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabManjinder Singh, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Punjab State Information Commission, Right to Information Act, RTI ban

Chandigarh, August 10, 2025 – In a landmark decision likely to impact RTI interpretation nationwide, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has struck down the Punjab State Information Commission’s order barring activist Manjinder Singh from filing RTI applications for one year.The court reaffirmed that even frequent RTI applicants cannot be denied their statutory rights without clear proof of wrongdoing, reinforcing transparency and accountability in governance.The ban, issued on January 8, 2025, by State Information Commissioner Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, followed hearings on around 70 RTI appeals filed by Singh. The Commission accused him of submitting “fabricated” applications aimed at harassing officials,…

01 Apr

Supreme Court Overturns High Court’s Order on Liquor Shop Closure in Chandigarh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh liquor shop closure, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Supreme Court liquor ruling

Chandigarh, April 1, 2025 – The Supreme Court has overturned the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order that had directed liquor shops in Chandigarh to remain closed from April 1 to 3. The High Court's decision, based on petitions challenging the liquor vend tender process, was revoked as the Supreme Court found no clear justification for the stay.However, despite the ruling, liquor shops will still remain closed due to administrative orders. The High Court is set to hear the case on April 3, with the next hearing scheduled for April 4.The controversy erupted over allegations of unfair liquor concession allocation.…