Punjab & Haryana High Court Archives

02 Jan

Punjab and Haryana High Court Affirms Woman’s Absolute Right to Abortion Without Husband’s Consent

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant ruling strengthening women’s reproductive autonomy, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a married woman does not require her husband’s consent to terminate a pregnancy, making it clear that the decision rests solely with the woman. The judgment was delivered by Justice Suvir Sehgal while hearing a petition filed by a 21-year-old woman from Fatehgarh Sahib, who sought permission to undergo medical termination of pregnancy amid ongoing marital discord and divorce proceedings. The court observed that under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, a pregnancy of less than 20 weeks…

17 Dec

SC Collegium okays appointment of two more Judges in Punjab and Haryana High Court

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National Times Bureau :- Supreme Court Collegium has okayed appointment of two more Judges in Punjab and Haryana High Court. These two Judges include Ramesh Chander Dimri and Neerja Kulwant Kalson.

30 Sep

School tree tragedy: High Court orders Chandigarh administration to pay Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of victim

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court came down heavily over Chandigarh administration over its 'lack of empathy and sensitivity' in the 2022 school tree collapse tragedy. The court has also ordered the UT administration to pay a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of a girl who died in the tragedy and Rs 50,000 to a child who lost a limb. The court highlighted that this compensation is in addition to the amounts already dispursed to the victims' families. A bench comprising Justice Kuldeep Tiwari has directed Chandigarh education department to ensure that every…

05 Sep

Punjab and Haryana High Court Declines Immediate Intervention in Flood Matter

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday refused to intervene immediately in the ongoing flood situation affecting parts of Punjab. The court observed that the state government and its concerned departments are already taking measures to control the situation and provide relief to the affected population. The petition seeking urgent directions for flood management and preventive steps was heard by the bench, which stated that the matter requires detailed consideration and cannot be rushed without proper reports and on-ground assessments. The court asked the petitioners to present concrete evidence and data before any further directions…

22 Aug

Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Compliance Report on Fake Bail Identity and Bond Issue

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the administrations of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to clarify whether they have complied with its directions issued four months ago to tackle the growing problem of fake identities and fraudulent bail bonds. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Ramesh Kumari raised the matter during a public interest litigation hearing, seeking an update on the steps taken so far. The next hearing in this case is scheduled for September 18, where the court may consider stricter measures if the progress is found unsatisfactory.

04 Mar

Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Response from Punjab Government on Bulldozer Action Against Drug Peddlers

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Monday sought a response from the Punjab Government and other relevant authorities regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against the alleged bulldozer action taken by Punjab Police to demolish properties of suspected drug peddlers. The PIL argues that such actions violate guidelines issued by the Supreme Court, which prohibit demolishing homes or properties merely because individuals are accused or convicted of crimes. It also raises concerns about the implementation of provisions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in such cases. The move comes after reports surfaced…