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Saturday, September 27, 2025
TopicPunjab and Haryana High Court

Topic: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Why Modi govt has put lawyer Kamal Sehgal’s elevation as judge on hold

Supreme Court collegium recommended Kamal Sehgal for elevation as a judge of Punjab & Haryana HC in July.

Punjab & Haryana HC virtually shut down for over 20 days now due to lawyers’ strike

Many prominent cases like the Kathua rape & murder have had to be adjourned due to the lawyers’ strike against the Haryana govt setting up a tribunal.

Lawyers call off strike for now as HC defers formation of Haryana Administrative Tribunal

The lawyers say they will resume strike if govt revives decision to create the tribunal, which they say encroaches upon HC's judicial independence & powers.

Protesting lawyers bring Punjab & Haryana HC to a halt, no relief in sight for litigants

Advocates are demanding the withdrawal of a central notification creating a Haryana Administrative Tribunal in Karnal, which they say is unconstitutional.

Punjab & Haryana HC lawyers on indefinite strike against Haryana tribunal

The lawyers say tribunal ‘nibbles’ away at the powers of the high court, will take call on strike Monday.

Man says can’t pay wife, court allows wheat, rice, ghee & pulses as interim maintenance

Family court had asked him to pay his wife Rs 5,000 per month, but Punjab & Haryana HC accepted his request to supply food and other items instead.

Court assures Kathua victim’s father of justice, issues notice to convicts, J&K govt

The father of 8-yr-old gang rape & murder victim has sought conviction of acquitted accused Vishal Jangotra, and a harsher sentence to those convicted.

Petition against Punjab’s drug problem is stuck — in sealed covers

The Punjab and Haryana HC has been hearing a vital PIL regarding drug trafficking in the state but has so far taken on record 8 sealed covers.

HC restores Ashok Khemka’s appraisal rating, says IAS officer’s ‘integrity is beyond doubt’

In its order restoring the original 9.92 rating for Ashok Khemka for 2016-17, court says number of such officers ‘fast depleting’ and they need to be ‘protected’.

Centre to ignore Khattar, appoint four lawyers as Punjab & Haryana High Court judges

The Supreme Court had also overlooked the objection raised by Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar to candidates from Punjab.

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The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.