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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicPunjab and Haryana High Court

Topic: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Can’t legitimise live-in involving minor—HC quashes 17-yr-old’s plea, says ‘freedoms fettered by law’

Court rules minors lack legal capacity for live-in ties, cites POCSO & child marriage laws. It stresses welfare over choice, and directs custody to parents or guardians for protection.

In HC order doubling compensation for fatal accident, a landmark recognition of unborn child’s rights

Rakesh Kumar's widow was pregnant when he was killed in a road accident in 2015. Punjab & Haryana HC awarded Rs 18.13 lakh, including Rs 48,000 to the child under Motor Vehicles Act.

What HC said on need for vigilance at point of entry while giving bail to a Malaysian national

Punjab & Haryana High Court granted bail to Muhammad Jamil, accused in a Rs 2.8 crore cyber fraud case in Haryana. Justice Anoop Chitkara also stressed on the need for a speedy trial.

HC cites right to trade while junking challenge to auction of land to Panchkula’s Alchemist hospital

HC says petitioners failed to demonstrate palpable prejudice caused by revised layout plan for Panchkula’s Sector 21, which allowed nursing homes to be built on land bought by Alchemist Hospital.

Murder by ‘single blow of a lathi’. Why HC reduced 100-yr-old convict’s life term to 5 yrs in jail

Case pertains to murder of one Tale Ram, a resident of Pakasma village in Haryana’s Rohtak, in March 2004, after a violent altercation that involved the sons of convict Jage Ram.

HC rejects jailed MP Amritpal’s plea to attend Parliament as Lok Sabha grants him 54-day leave

Amritpal, who is detained under National Security Act, had written to LS Speaker saying that if he remains absent for 60 days, he would be disqualified and his seat declared vacant.

Why Punjab & Haryana HC fined itself Rs 25,000 over delay of a widow’s pension

Court also fined the Punjab govt for undue delay in releasing pensionary benefits to the widow of a former judicial officer. It also ordered 10% interest on arrears.

Lord Shiva the deity moves HC, wins relief. Sealed temple’s gates to open for Maha Shivaratri

Lord Shiva was named as petitioner in a case challenging sealing of the historic temple. Under 1971 Act, the temple was taken over by authorities following eviction proceedings.

Why Punjab & Haryana High Court awarded Rs 1 crore compensation to a road accident victim

Court notes 24-year delay in awarding compensation, cites systemic flaws, rising medical costs, and victim’s lifelong suffering, including disability and loss of marital prospects.

What HC observed while granting anticipatory bail to author of Sidhu Moosewala book in defamation case

Complaint filed by late singer’s father alleged the book by Manjinder Singh contained defamatory content & sought to prevent further release of such material on social media platforms.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

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.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.