India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court Directs Reconsideration of LDC Termination Based on Superior Merit Claims: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Court Mandates Review of LDC Termination Following Merit-List Discrepancy In a significant order impacting service law and recruitment transparency, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has directed the State of Haryana to reconsider the termination of a Lower Di...

20 Nov 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Administrative Exigency During Peak Procurement Season Justifies Temporary Deployment: High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Administrative Exigency During Peak Procurement Season Justifies Temporary Deployment: High Court of Punjab and Haryana In a recent ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has underscored the discretionary powers of state authorities to manage human resource...

20 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Arrest Without 'Reasons to Believe' and Without DIN Vitiates Legal Due Process: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Ensuring Rule of Law: Punjab and Haryana High Court Slams Procedural Lapses in DGGI Arrest In a significant ruling, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has underscored the sacrosanct nature of individual liberty, declaring an arrest by the Directorate of Goods and Service...

30 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Pending Investigation Against Co-Accused Cannot Justify Denial of Bail Under Section 132 CGST Act: Punjab and Haryana HC

The Perpetual Custody Trap: Punjab and Haryana HC Decodes Bail in GST Fraud Cases In a decision that underscores the sanctity of personal liberty, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has held that an accused cannot be denied the concession of bail ...

28 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Right to Travel as a Fundamental Liberty: High Court Permits International Travel for Athlete Despite Pending FIR

Fair Play Beyond the Courtroom: High Court Affirms Athlete’s Right to Travel In a significant ruling that reinforces the alignment between judicial accountability and individual liberty, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has granted an international shooter, Chirag Kumar Sar...

30 Jul 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Writ Petitions Against SGPC Are Maintainable as Service Rules Are Statutory: Punjab and Haryana High Court

High Court Upholds Judicial Scrutiny of SGPC Employment Disputes In a significant judgment delivered on December 17, 2025, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has affirmed that writ petitions under Article 226 of the Const...

17 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Delayed Disciplinary Proceedings Against Retired Employee Quashed: Punjab & Haryana HC Sets Strict 1-Year Timeline for Inquiries

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Punjab & Haryana HC Sets Strict Deadlines for Disciplinary Inquiries In a landmark ruling that protects the rights of retired government employees, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has underscored that "disciplinary proceedings ought to adh...

13 Oct 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

PH HC Quashes EPFO Circulars Mandating Pro-Rata Pension Calculation: Employees Entitled to Actual Higher Salary under EPS-1995

No Pro-Rata Cuts: High Court Rules for Pensioners on Higher WagesIn a significant verdict for thousands of retirees, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has invalidated the controversial executive methodologies used by the Empl...

23 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Prioritizing Merit in Department Allocation Mandatory: Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules against Opaque HSSC Practices

Merit Must Prevail: High Court Strikes Down Opaque Allocation Tactics in State Recruitment In a landmark decision that reinforces the sanctity of meritocracy in public employment, theHigh Court of Punjab and Haryanahas delivered a scathing indictment of theHaryana Staff Selection Commission(H...

09 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Compromise Between Parties Validates Quashing of FIR Under Section 528 of BNSS: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Harmony Restored: High Court Quashes 2018 FIR Following Mutual Settlement In a move reinforcing the judiciary's preference for amicable resolutions in non-heinous criminal disputes, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has officially quashed a six-yea...

13 Jan 2025