India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

P&H High Court Commutes Death Sentence to 50 Years Imprisonment in Minor's Rape and Murder Case

P&H High Court Commutes Death Sentence to 50 Years Imprisonment in Minor's Rape and Murder CaseIn a significant ruling regarding the sentencing of heinous crimes against children, the High Court of Punjab...

16 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Invoking Section 27-A NDPS Act Without Evidence of Financing Illicit Traffic is Unwarranted: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Beyond the "Drug Money" Myth: High Court Curbs Overzealous Use of Section 27-A NDPS In a significant ruling that promises to recalibrate bail jurisprudence in drug-related cases, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a stern critique of the routine, and often illogica...

14 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

HC Commutes Death Sentence to 30 Years in Minor Rape-Murder Case

HC Commutes Death Sentence to 30 Years in Minor Rape-Murder Case The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered a significant verdict, commuting the death sentence awarded to an employee of a tent-installer for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a five-year-old girl, referred to as ‘Laado’....

24 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court Commutes Death Penalty in Tohana Murder Case

High Court Commutes Death Penalty in Tohana Murder Case In a significant verdict, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has commuted the death sentence awarded to Ashok Kumar, who was convicted for the gruesome 2020 decapitation of his brother, Deepak Mehta. While ...

22 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Cruelty and Brutal Abuse of Authority Bars Relief: Punjab and Haryana HC Refuses Anticipatory Bail in Police Brutality Case

When Uniform Becomes a Weapon: HC Rejects Bail for Officers in Brutal Assault CaseIn a stinging rebuke to the misuse of police authority, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a police officer implicated in the violent assault of a serving Indian Army Colonel and h...

23 May 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Denial of Anticipatory Bail to Police Officers Accused of Brutal Assault: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Authority Unchecked: HC Denies Bail to Police Officers in Assault of Army Colonel In a scathing indictment of police conduct, thePunjab and Haryana High Courthas denied anticipatory bail to Ronnie Singh Salh, an officer caught in a high-profile investigation regarding the violent assault of a...

23 May 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Upholding Liberty for Foreign Nationals: Punjab and Haryana HC Grants Bail Under BNSS, Citing Article 21

Beyond Borders: Punjab and Haryana HC Reinforces Liberty Rights for Foreign Nationals In a significant ruling for the rights of foreign nationals facing criminal charges in India, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has granted regular bail to an undocumented foreign woman, Fa...

27 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Suspension of Sentence Under Section 364-A IPC: Punjab & Haryana HC Considerations on Custody and Delay

Balancing Justice: Court Grants Relief in Ransom Case Following Prolonged Custody In a significant order, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has suspended the sentence of Amit Rana, a convict serving time for kidnapping and ransom-related charges under

05 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

20% Deposit Under Section 148 NI Act Not An Absolute Rule: High Court Clarifies Discretionary Powers

Navigating the 20% Threshold: Punjab & Haryana HC Addresses Section 148 NI Act Deposits In a landmark clarification, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought to demystify the contentious issue of whether the 20% compensation deposit underSection 148of the Negotiable Instru...

24 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Pre-Trial Incarceration Not A Penalty: High Court Grants Bail in Section 307 IPC Attempted Murder Case

Balancing Liberty and Justice: High Court Grants Bail to Duo in Gang-Linked Attempted Murder Case In a significant order addressing the limits of pre-trial incarceration, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has granted regular bail to two petitione...

07 Mar 2025