K Chakra Pani On 3rd April 2024, the Supreme Court held that the Accused has no burden or liability to prove his innocence before the Court or Prosecution unless mentioned by law. The Court cleared that the burden of proof Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal A plea was filed on 22nd February 2024 with the Punjab & Haryana High Court, urging for a judicial inquiry by a retired judge into the tragic death of a 22-year-old man at the Khanauri border crossing in Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal The Punjab & Haryana High Court on 23rd January 2024 issued a notice to the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana following a petition advocating for a minimum stipend or remuneration Read more
Jahanvi Agarwal In a recent ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court underscored the state’s primary responsibility for compensating victims of stray animal attacks, encompassing incidents involving dogs and cattle. Specifically addressing dog bite cases, the court established compensation benchmarks, Read more
Vidushi Vats The Punjab and Haryana High Court has established “15 Principles” for the release of convicts on probation. These guidelines are meant to be taken into account by trial court judges when deciding on sentences in criminal cases. Justice Read more
Nithyakalyani Narayanan V Lawyers are protesting outside Punjab and Haryana High Court against Justice Anil Kshetarpal, accusing him of misbehaving with a senior lawyer during a court proceeding on Friday. The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association has demanded Read more
Nithyakalyani Narayanan. V The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued separate notifications announcing the appointment of the Chief Justices. Five judges were elevated as Chief Justices of High Courts, with one of them due to retire on Read more
Anadi Tewari In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Friday (June 04) has granted protection to two Live-In couples, who were earlier denied protection from the Punjab and Haryana High Court citing moral and social grounds. The vacation bench Read more
Anadi Tewari A Public Interest Litigation has been moved before the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking direction to ensure legal immunity against civil or criminal prosecution of medical practitioners including final year medical students exclusively during the pandemic time. Read more
Anadi Tewari The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday (May 12) refused to grant protection to a Jind live-in couple allegedly being threatened by the girl’s family since their elopement. The single-judge bench of Justice Anil Kshetarpal while rejecting Read more