News for 'Haryana High Court'

SC collegium recommends 18 HC additional judges for permanent appointments

SC collegium recommends 18 HC additional judges for permanent appointments

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The collegium, also comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sanjiv Khanna, met on Thursday and its decision was uploaded on the apex court website.

SC upholds murder charges on Punjab cops in 2015 fake encounter case

SC upholds murder charges on Punjab cops in 2015 fake encounter case

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also restored the destruction of evidence charge levelled on deputy commissioner of police Parampal Singh for directing the removal of the number plate of the car after the firing incident in 2015 in which a driver was killed.

Wrestling Federation elections to be held on December 21

Wrestling Federation elections to be held on December 21

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'The elections of the WFI were stayed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 11.08.2023 just a day before the poll and therefore, polling could not be held on 12.08.2023... the Supreme Court has vacated the stay orders and therefore the remaining steps like polling etc. will now recommence on 21.12.2023 as per the following revised schedule.'

Haryana YouTuber held on charge of spying for Pak; in 5-day police custody

Haryana YouTuber held on charge of spying for Pak; in 5-day police custody

Rediff.com17 May 2025

She has been booked under the relevant sections of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, said the police.

Dera chief Gurmeet seeks 20-day parole ahead of Haryana polls

Dera chief Gurmeet seeks 20-day parole ahead of Haryana polls

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The Dera chief has sought to stay in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, during the parole period, if granted.

White collar terror module: Kashmir starts profiling mosques, madrasas

White collar terror module: Kashmir starts profiling mosques, madrasas

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a profiling process of mosques, madrassas, and individuals associated with their management following the exposure of a 'white collar' terror module. The enumeration drive focuses on the finances of these institutions and the backgrounds of their personnel.

SC collegium firm on transfer of Justice Sudhir Singh

SC collegium firm on transfer of Justice Sudhir Singh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Collegium had proposed Justice Singh's transfer on August 3 for "better administration of justice".

Govt tweaks election rule; why is ECI afraid, asks Cong

Govt tweaks election rule; why is ECI afraid, asks Cong

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Based on the recommendation of the Election Commission (EC), the Union law ministry on Friday amended Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to restrict the type of "papers" or documents open to public inspection.

No Domicile Reservation For PG Medicine: SC

No Domicile Reservation For PG Medicine: SC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Residence-based reservation in PG medical courses is violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.'

Bombay HC gets new chief justice for 4 days

Bombay HC gets new chief justice for 4 days

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued separate notifications announcing the appointment of acting chief justice of the Bombay high court Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala as the chief justice of the Madras high court and Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka as the chief justice of the Bombay high court.

Haryana defends Nuh demolition drive, says not a case of ethnic cleansing

Haryana defends Nuh demolition drive, says not a case of ethnic cleansing

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The government, while removing encroachments or unauthorised constructions, never adopted "pick and choose" policy and that too on the basis of caste, creed or religion, the affidavit stated.

Amit Panghal drags Boxing Federation to Court

Amit Panghal drags Boxing Federation to Court

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Asian Games selections were biased, made to feel unworthy in national camp, claims Panghal

SC says 'trust deficit' behind Shambhu border stand-off between govt, farmers

SC says 'trust deficit' behind Shambhu border stand-off between govt, farmers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Observing that there is a trust deficit between farmers and the government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed constitution of an independent committee comprising eminent persons to reach out to the protesters to find a solution to their demands.

ED nabs Cong ex-MLA in Rs 500 cr scam after midnight brawl at Delhi hotel

ED nabs Cong ex-MLA in Rs 500 cr scam after midnight brawl at Delhi hotel

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested former Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker from a five-star hotel in Delhi following a brief scuffle. Chhoker, along with his sons, is accused of defrauding over 1,500 homebuyers and siphoning off over Rs 500 crore through their real-estate companies. The ED had been seeking Chhoker's presence in the investigation since May 2022. The politician was caught at the Grappa Bar of the Shangri-La hotel on Ashoka Road. He is currently in ED custody for six days.

Dera chief Ram Rahim acquitted in ex-manager's murder case

Dera chief Ram Rahim acquitted in ex-manager's murder case

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former Dera manager Ranjit Singh, who was also a follower of the sect, was shot dead in 2002.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Can't Sack People'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.

Cong's Manish Tewari brings bill to free MPs from party whips

Cong's Manish Tewari brings bill to free MPs from party whips

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a bill in Lok Sabha that seeks to allow parliamentarians to take an independent line in voting on bills and motions other than those affecting the government's stability in a bid to free them from "whip-driven tyranny" and promote "good lawmaking".

SC collegium recommends names for appointment as chief justice of 3 HCs

SC collegium recommends names for appointment as chief justice of 3 HCs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

One of the resolutions uploaded on the apex court website said a vacancy in the office of the chief justice of the Uttarakhand high court has arisen consequent upon retirement of Justice Vipin Sanghi on October 26, 2023.

2 new judges sworn in, SC functioning at full-strength

2 new judges sworn in, SC functioning at full-strength

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar were administered oath during a swearing-in ceremony held in the Supreme Court premises.

SC collegium approves 20 judges to 3 HCs

SC collegium approves 20 judges to 3 HCs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The collegium, in a meeting held on Monday, approved the proposal for elevation of nine judicial officers as judges in the Punjab and Haryana high court.

HC rejects Punjab's plea to keep Bagga in Haryana, next hearing tomorrow

HC rejects Punjab's plea to keep Bagga in Haryana, next hearing tomorrow

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Punjab government had moved a habeas corpus petition in the high court on Friday.

Punjab gives nod to prosecute Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases

Punjab gives nod to prosecute Ram Rahim in sacrilege cases

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The move came days after the Supreme Court vacated the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the trial in three sacrilege cases.

SC collegium proposes 2 judges for elevation, but not unanimously

SC collegium proposes 2 judges for elevation, but not unanimously

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the names of Allahabad high court Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Gujarat high court Chief Justice Aravind Kumar for elevation as apex court judges.

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court verdict quashing its decision to expand the definition of 'NRI quota' for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses in the state. "This fraud must come to an end now," the apex court said.

Day after hijab ruling, Justice Gupta retires from Supreme Court

Day after hijab ruling, Justice Gupta retires from Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Supreme Court judge Justice Hemant Gupta, who is set to retire on October 16, said on Friday that a judge cannot make people happy as "that's not the role assigned to him".

Woman leaving job for child care entitled to alimony: HC

Woman leaving job for child care entitled to alimony: HC

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The Delhi high court has held a woman leaving her job to take care of her child as a single parent wasn't voluntary desertion of work and she was entitled to alimony.

SC uploads probe report, with photos, video of 'cash recovery' at judge home

SC uploads probe report, with photos, video of 'cash recovery' at judge home

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has released an inquiry report into the alleged discovery of a large amount of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The report, which includes photos and videos, was uploaded on the court's website. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed an in-house committee to investigate the matter and has asked the Delhi High Court Chief Justice to not assign any judicial work to Justice Varma. Justice Varma has denied the allegations, claiming they are part of a conspiracy to frame him. The inquiry report, submitted by the Delhi High Court Chief Justice, has been made public and calls for a deeper probe into the incident. The incident has raised concerns about judicial accountability and has prompted the Congress party to call for strong measures to uphold public trust in the judiciary.

SC wants EVM plea sent to bench behind paper ballot verdict

SC wants EVM plea sent to bench behind paper ballot verdict

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday said the plea seeking a policy for verification of electronic voting machines should go before the same bench that delivered a verdict in April rejecting the demand for bringing back the old paper ballots.

SC sets up panel to clear farmers' Shambhu blockade

SC sets up panel to clear farmers' Shambhu blockade

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed the five-member committee to convene its first meeting within a week and reach out to the agitating farmers to persuade them to immediately remove their tractors, trolleys etc from the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana to provide relief to commuters.

Haryana govt says Gurmeet not a hardcore prisoner, justifies parole

Haryana govt says Gurmeet not a hardcore prisoner, justifies parole

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The dera chief, who is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two disciples, was granted 40-day parole on January 20.

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'The natural barrier that is Aravalli, you are demolishing it, then who will stop the desert?' 'In future, I predict that people will roam around with oxygen cylinders in Delhi because they won't be able to breathe.'

SC calls for Chandigarh mayoral poll ballot papers, video of counting day

SC calls for Chandigarh mayoral poll ballot papers, video of counting day

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed the Chandigarh administration on Monday to provide security to the judicial officer, to be appointed by the high court, to ensure the safety of the officer and the records.

HC restrains coercive action against Bajwa in '50 bombs' case

HC restrains coercive action against Bajwa in '50 bombs' case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government not to take any coercive action against Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa till April 22 in connection with an FIR lodged against him over his "50 bombs have reached Punjab" remarks. Bajwa, the leader of opposition in the Punjab Assembly, has been booked on charges, including misleading information that endangers the country's sovereignty and unity, after being quizzed over his "50 bombs have reached Punjab" claim. The court also issued a notice to the state of Punjab on Bajwa's plea seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him over his statement.

Complainant against influencer Sharmistha Panoli held for hate speech

Complainant against influencer Sharmistha Panoli held for hate speech

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

An FIR was registered against him at the Golf Green Police Station in south Kolkata for allegedly promoting hate speech and hurting religious sentiments through his social media posts.

Industry may move court over Haryana job reservation law

Industry may move court over Haryana job reservation law

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Companies in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector may legally challenge the Haryana government's new law which mandates 75 per cent reservation of jobs in the private sector for locals. "We had earlier gone to the high court against this law, but the court said that it would hear the matter after the law was notified," said Manoj Tyagi, general secretary, IMT Industrial Association. Industries and associations feel that the law will not benefit the state and will hit MSMEs that are just coming out of the crippling effects of the lockdowns owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Influencer Sharmistha Panoli gets bail, police protection

Influencer Sharmistha Panoli gets bail, police protection

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The Calcutta high court on Thursday granted interim bail to social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, who was arrested by the Kolkata police for allegedly uploading a video with communal comments.

From 'Reluctant Politician' To Vice President

From 'Reluctant Politician' To Vice President

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

While naming him as the NDA candidate for the Vice President's post, the BJP had described him as 'Kisan putra', a move seen in the political circles aimed at reaching out to the politically significant Jat community which had participated in huge numbers in the year-long farmers' protests against agriculture reform measures unveiled in June 2020.

DLF shares sink 9% on court order

DLF shares sink 9% on court order

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Shares of DLF on Thursday plunged nearly 9 per cent after the Punjab and Haryana High Court set aside the state government's decision to allot 350 acres of land in Gurgaon to the realty major in 2010.

Haryana law providing quota for locals in private jobs put on hold

Haryana law providing quota for locals in private jobs put on hold

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Haryana's Additional Advocate General Jagbir Singh Malik said the State will be filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the order before the Supreme Court. The interim order has come as a relief for companies in the state which feel that the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 would have a bearing on their future business operations and investment.

Won't allow democracy to be murdered like this: SC on C'garh mayor poll

Won't allow democracy to be murdered like this: SC on C'garh mayor poll

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Taking note of a plea of an Aam Aadmi Party councillor alleging wrongdoing in the polls, the court issued notices to the Chandigarh authorities, including the civic body.