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Punjab CM meets Moosewala's family days after killing

Punjab CM meets Moosewala's family days after killing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

A few people held a protest against the Punjab Police in Mansa for allegedly stopping them from entering the Moosa village by deploying heavy security ahead of Mann's visit.

Peace prevails in Haryana, Punjab but administration on alert

Peace prevails in Haryana, Punjab but administration on alert

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Mobile internet services will remain suspended in 'sensitive' parts of Haryana till Wednesday to prevent any disturbance.

Moosewala murder: HC denies probe by sitting judge

Moosewala murder: HC denies probe by sitting judge

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The high court is short of 38 judges with a pendency of around 4.50 lakh cases.

Daler now moves Haryana HC for bail

Daler now moves Haryana HC for bail

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

The Delhi high court had earlier rejected his anticipatory bail plea.

SGPC to appeal against Punjab HC order

SGPC to appeal against Punjab HC order

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee on Tuesday said that it would appeal in the Supreme Court against a high court ruling setting aside the Punjab notifications declaring SGPC-run Sikh institutions as minority institutions.

'Youth will be finished': SC on Punjab liquor trade, drugs menace

'Youth will be finished': SC on Punjab liquor trade, drugs menace

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

'If somebody wants to finish the country and more particularly from the border state, they will start with the borders. Every extra caution should be taken to save the country. Tell your government to be very serious. They have to take every effort to save the country, it is very easy to ruin the youth'

BJP sweeps Chandigarh mayoral polls; INDIA bloc moves HC alleging foul play

BJP sweeps Chandigarh mayoral polls; INDIA bloc moves HC alleging foul play

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Manoj Sonkar on Tuesday defeated Aam Aadmi Party's Kuldeep Kumar to win the post of mayor in the Chandigarh mayoral polls.

HC stays Punjab ex-CM's arrest

HC stays Punjab ex-CM's arrest

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who is expected to return from London this week, today got some reprieve with the Punjab and Haryana high court staying his arrest till July 31 in a graft case

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Siyalka accompanied family members of arrested 'Waris Punjab De' activists, including Amritpal Singh, who arrived in Dibrugarh earlier in the day and met them at the jail.

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.

Calling husband 'hijda' an act of mental cruelty, HC upholds divorce

Calling husband 'hijda' an act of mental cruelty, HC upholds divorce

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The division bench of justice Sudhir Singh and justice Jasjit Singh Bedi was hearing a woman's plea against the divorce granted in favour of her husband by a family court in July this year.

Salman home firing: HC nod for 2nd PM of accused who died in police custody

Salman home firing: HC nod for 2nd PM of accused who died in police custody

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The direction came on a petition filed by Anuj Kumar's mother Reeta Devi, who sought a fresh examination.

HC issues notices to Punjab govt, Orbit over Moga death

HC issues notices to Punjab govt, Orbit over Moga death

Rediff.com7 May 2015

High Court on Thursday directed the state government to submit a report on the action taken against the bus staff in Moga molestation case.

Clear rail tracks: HC to Haryana government

Clear rail tracks: HC to Haryana government

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

With the Jat agitation paralysing rail traffic in parts of northern India, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed the Haryana government to immediately get the rail tracks cleared of protesters to restore normal movement of trains.

Kisan panchayat called on Jan 4 as Dallewal's hunger strike enters Day 34

Kisan panchayat called on Jan 4 as Dallewal's hunger strike enters Day 34

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a farmer leader, is on an indefinite hunger strike that has entered its 34th day. The Supreme Court has criticized the Punjab government for not shifting Dallewal to a hospital, while farmer leaders have said they are following Gandhian principles and it is up to the government to decide whether to use force to evict him. The farmers are protesting for several demands, including a legal guarantee for a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The protests have reached a decisive stage, with the SKM (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calling for a Punjab bandh on Monday.

SC asks to secure PM's travel records in Punjab

SC asks to secure PM's travel records in Punjab

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The top court was hearing the plea of an organisation 'Lawyer's Voice' seeking a thorough investigation into the breach in Prime Minister Modi's security in Punjab and ensuring there is no such event in the future.

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.

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Tension mounted in Barwala town of Hisar district in Haryana ahead of on Monday's deadline set by the Punjab and Haryana high court to ensure appearance of self-styled godman Rampal in a contempt case, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders at several vulnerable places.

HC sends notice to Haryana Speaker, 5 MLAs

HC sends notice to Haryana Speaker, 5 MLAs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The Haryana Janhit Congress, founded by former chief minister Bhajan Lal, on Wednesday moved the Punjab and Haryana high court seeking the disqualification of five Members of Legislative Assembly who were elected on party tickets but subsequently joined the ruling Congress.HJC chief Kuldeep Bishnoi filed a writ petition seeking the disqualification of the MLAs under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution.Justice Kohli also issued a notice to the Election Commission.

SC collegium recommends 35 names to Centre for elevation as judges in 6 HCs

SC collegium recommends 35 names to Centre for elevation as judges in 6 HCs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Woman lawyer Suman Pattanayak was also recommended as a judge of the Orissa high court by the collegiums on July 25, a statement said.

Dera Sacha chief convicted of murdering sect's ex-manager in 2002

Dera Sacha chief convicted of murdering sect's ex-manager in 2002

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

A special CBI court in Panchkula on Friday convicted Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for the murder of former Dera manager Ranjit Singh in 2002.

Punjab bans movie 'Shooter' for 'promoting violence'

Punjab bans movie 'Shooter' for 'promoting violence'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The chief minister has also directed Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta to look into the possible action that could be initiated against one of the film's producers, K V Dhillon, who had reportedly promised in writing, back in 2019, that he would shelve the movie, originally titled 'Sukha Khalwan'.

Haryana godman under CBI scanner

Haryana godman under CBI scanner

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

The CBI claims Kishan Lal, who is one of the managers at the Dera Sachha Sauda, owned by a self-styled godman Maharaj Gurmeet Singh on the outskirts of Sirsa, was allegedly involved in the murder of Ranjit Singh in July 2002.

Farmers of various unions join protest against distillery in Punjab village

Farmers of various unions join protest against distillery in Punjab village

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The members of the farmers' unions while on their way to the protest site removed barricades put up by police and forcibly entered the road leading to the 'dharna'.

Punjab govt draws Oppn flak as dy CM's kin among 2 appointed as addl AG

Punjab govt draws Oppn flak as dy CM's kin among 2 appointed as addl AG

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The son-in-law of Punjab deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa was among two advocates appointed as additional advocate general in the state on Monday, drawing sharp criticism from the Opposition Aam Aadmi Party.

SC collegium rejects judge's request to retain her at Madras HC

SC collegium rejects judge's request to retain her at Madras HC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has rejected a request made by Justice V M Velumani to retain her as a Madras high court judge.

Legal battles, new squads: Bihar's Ranji Trophy drama unfolds

Legal battles, new squads: Bihar's Ranji Trophy drama unfolds

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Bihar squad for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season was finally picked on Tuesday after extensive deliberations and legal wranglings.

CBI may probe tax evasion by Haryana builders

CBI may probe tax evasion by Haryana builders

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

These builders had collected the taxes from prospective buyers but had failed to deposit them.

Pay for damage caused from violence: HC to Dera Sacha Sauda

Pay for damage caused from violence: HC to Dera Sacha Sauda

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The losses caused to property due to violence and arson by the followers of self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh will be recovered from Dera Sacha Sauda, the Punjab and Haryana high court ruled on Fridayy, according to a senior government lawyer.

ED must provide grounds of arrest in writing, says SC; rejects govt's plea

ED must provide grounds of arrest in writing, says SC; rejects govt's plea

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The top court had come down heavily on the ED and said it is not expected to be "vindictive" in its conduct and must act with utmost probity and fairness.

Chandigarh mayoral polls: AAP councillor moves SC

Chandigarh mayoral polls: AAP councillor moves SC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

A councillor of the Aam Aadmi Party has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Punjab and Haryana high court order that has refused to grant any interim relief to the party seeking fresh mayoral polls in Chandigarh.

Arrested by Punjab police, halted in Haryana, BJP's Bagga brought back by Delhi police

Arrested by Punjab police, halted in Haryana, BJP's Bagga brought back by Delhi police

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Bagga has been highly vocal against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on social media.

Punjab HC convicts Sidhu in murder case

Punjab HC convicts Sidhu in murder case

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Sidhu has been pronounced guilty of culpable homicide in a 1988 murder case under Indian Penal Code Section 304. The quantum of Sidhu's punishment will be decided on Wednesday.

Punjab CM Mann sacks senior cop over nexus with drug traffickers

Punjab CM Mann sacks senior cop over nexus with drug traffickers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Mann also asked the vigilance bureau to investigate the wealth amassed by the police officer through alleged "drug money".

Godman's bhakts won't let him be arrested despite Haryana CM's appeals

Godman's bhakts won't let him be arrested despite Haryana CM's appeals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday appealed to self-styled godman Sant Rampal to present himself before the court in a "peaceful manner", saying one must give utmost priority to uphold the dignity of the judicial system.

YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for spying for Pak

YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for spying for Pak

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan in Rupnagar district, who operates a YouTube channel 'Jaan Mahal', was found to be associated with a Pakistani Intelligence Operative (PIO), Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.

Former Haryana IG gets bail in molestation case

Former Haryana IG gets bail in molestation case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The case against Ahlawat was registered at Yamunanagar police station on June 8 on the charges of sexual harassment of the woman lawyer in 2002 when he was the then Superintendent of Police (SP) of Yamunanagar.

8 invalidated votes in Chandigarh mayoral poll to be counted: SC

8 invalidated votes in Chandigarh mayoral poll to be counted: SC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The top court is scrutinising the ballot papers and watching the video recordings which were brought before it by a judicial officer appointed by the Punjab & Haryana high court's Registrar General.

Hero Electric, Benling barred from all EV incentive schemes

Hero Electric, Benling barred from all EV incentive schemes

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has debarred Hero Electric and Benling India, two defaulters under its flagship Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase-II (FAME-II) scheme, from participating in any of its incentive programmes in future. This action follows the ministry's findings that the phased manufacturing programme (PMP) guidelines were violated by these two companies, senior officials told

<i>Gotra</i> furore: Man lynched by mob in Haryana

Gotra furore: Man lynched by mob in Haryana

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

In yet another case of honour killing, a newly-wed young man was lynched in the presence of police escort by villagers, who were opposed to his marrying in the same sub-caste or gotra, when he came to take back his wife in Haryana's Jind district.