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Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicHigh Court of Punjab and Haryana

Topic: High Court of Punjab and Haryana

‘No power, toilets or water in Haryana schools’: HC raps Khattar govt for its ‘glaring insensitivity’

HC order has given Congress ammunition to hit out at state's BJP govt. Congress's Bhupinder Singh Hooda says HC exposed what people already knew — Khattar govt is complete 'non-performer'.

AAP govt withdraws notification dissolving panchayats in Punjab, Oppn says ‘victory for democracy’

Govt move months ahead of local body polls was slammed as 'politically motivated' by Opposition. Multiple petitions challenging decision were also filed in Punjab & Haryana HC.

‘You have 80k cops. How did Amritpal Singh escape?’ Court asks Punjab govt; borders alerted

CM Bhagwant Mann thanked state’s ‘3 crore people’ Tuesday for cooperating in search. Internet, phone services were suspended for 3 days after radical preacher gave cops the slip.

HC stays Haryana govt’s law providing 75% quota of private sector jobs for state residents

The order has come as a relief for companies in the state which feel that the law would have a bearing on their future business operations and investments.

Punjab and Haryana high court refusing ‘seal of approval’ to live-in needs SC intervention

The high court’s refusal to grant protection to the live-in couple implies threats to life can go unchecked, but a live-in relationship can’t.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?