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HC orders removal of barricades at Shambhu border within seven days
Punjab and Haryana High Court instructs Haryana government to dismantle barricades at Shambhu border near Ambala within seven days. The decision follows a petition against the sealing of the border between the two states.
Nikhil Gupta will now face justice in American courtroom, says US attorney general
Indian national Nikhil Gupta, 53, is accused of plotting to murder Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Gupta was arrested in the Czech Republic and extradited to the US on June 14. He pleaded not guilty in a federal court. The US Justice Department emphasized its commitment to protecting American citizens and free speech. Gupta, allegedly working with an Indian government employee, faces charges of murder-for-hire and conspiracy. If convicted, he could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison for each charge.
SC allows Abbas Ansari to attend prayer service in remembrance of Mukhtar Ansari
The Supreme Court has allowed MLA Abbas Ansari to attend a private prayer service in remembrance of his late father, Mukhtar Ansari, in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. The court ordered Ansari to be shifted to Ghazipur jail before June 9 and allowed to participate in the service without hindrance. Ansari will be taken back to Ghazipur on June 10 and again to his home on June 11 and 12.
Tractor-trolleys can't run on highways as per MV Act, observes HC on petitions on farmers' protest
The Punjab and Haryana High Court orally directed the Punjab government not to permit large gatherings of protesting farmers at the border, suggesting they use public transport to reach Delhi instead of tractors. The court cited the Motor Vehicles Act, which prohibits tractor-trolleys on highways. It also asked for a status report on meetings between farmer leaders and Union ministers.
'Presiding officer has admitted that…': Punjab AG on SC hearing over Chandigarh mayoral elections
Speaking on the Chandigarh mayoral elections, Punjab advocate General Gurminder Singh said on February 19 that the court has recorded the statement of the presiding officer in which he has admitted that he has defaced 8 ballot papers. He further said, “...
Farmers' Delhi march: HC issues notices to Haryana, Punjab, Centre on two petitions
One of the petitioners has sought directions from the court to stay all "obstructive" actions by the governments of Haryana and Punjab and the Union government against the farmers' protest, while the other has pleaded for directions to ensure no highway is blocked by the protesters and those who do so are punished.
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Pakistan: No headway in PML-N, PPP talks for Punjab provincial government formation
Members of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) struggle with internal differences in government formation talks in Punjab's new government alongside the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), as reported by Samaa TV.
Castes of SCs, STs may not be homogenous in terms of social, economic status: SC
The top court is hearing references to revisit a five-judge constitution bench judgement of 2004 in the case of 'EV Chinnaiah vs. State of Andhra Pradesh' in which it was held that SCs and STs are homogenous groups and hence, states cannot further sub-classify inside SCs and STs to grant quota inside quota for more deprived and weaker castes in these groups.
Should IAS and IPS children continue to get benefits of reservation, asks SC judge; Punjab govt says they shouldn't
Justice Gavai, a Dalit himself and slated to become CJI in May next year, said, "A person from the SC/ST community, after getting into central services like IAS and IPS, gets access to the best of facilities. Yet, his children and their children continue to get benefits of reservation. Should this continue?" The Punjab government argued that those who have advanced through higher representation in government service should make way for deprived communities within the SC fold.
"Some things best left unsaid": Justice Kaul reacts to deletion of judicial appointment case
Speaking for the bench, Justice Kaul verbally said that he neither deleted the case nor expressed unwillingness to preside over the case. "I am sure the CJI is aware of it (deletion of the case). Some things are best left unsaid," Justice Kaul added.
Anti-terror agency NIA files chargesheet in cross-border arms smuggling case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a comprehensive charge-sheet in the NIA Special Court in Punjab's Mohali against Malkit Singh, also known as Pistol, in a cross-border arms smuggling case. The case involves the smuggling of arms and ammunition over drones in the Gurdaspur district's border area.
Cases of stubble burning coming down, says Delhi Minister Gopal Rai
Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the hazardous air quality in the national capital, while directing that farmers should stop the stubble burning forthwith in northern States of Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh, saying, "It "was one of the major contributors to air pollution".
Immediately stop stubble burning, SC orders states
The Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over deteriorating air quality in the Delhi-National Capital region and directed the states of Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana to immediately stop stubble burning. It stated that the concerned officials, under the overall supervision of the corresponding chief secretary and DGP of the state, will be held responsible in case of violation of the court order.
Not even single drop of additional water to be shared with any state: Punjab CM on SYL issue
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has stated that no additional water will be shared with any other state at any cost. The state cabinet has also approved Gurminder Singh for the advocate general's post. The meeting discussed the Sutlej-Yamuna-Link (SYL) canal issue. This comes after the Supreme Court directed the Centre to survey the land allocated for the canal's construction. Punjab's political parties have stated that they have no additional water to share, while Haryana's parties have welcomed the court's directions.
Supreme Court asks Haryana to take steps to ensure filling up of 275 junior civil judge vacant posts
A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said the recruitment be conducted by a committee consisting of three judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court nominated by the chief justice there, the state's chief secretary, the Advocate General of Haryana and the chairperson of the Haryana Public Service Commission. "There is an urgent need to ensure that the existing 275 vacancies in the post of junior civil judges are filled up at the earliest," said the bench, also comprising justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.
Won't dissolve panchayats: Mann govt tells HC
The Punjab government has informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that it is retracting its notification to dissolve all gram panchayats in the state. This decision comes after a petition was filed by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Gurjeet Singh Talwandi, challenging the government's initial notification issued on August 10.
Tushar Mehta re-appointed as Solicitor General for three years
Senior advocate Tushar Mehta was re-appointed as the Solicitor General of India on Friday for a term of three years. Mehta was appointed as Solicitor General on October 10, 2018 and since then he had been granted extension twice.
Close to catching Amritpal Singh, Punjab govt tells HC
Padical preacher Amritpal Singh has been untraceable since March 18, after a police crackdown began against him and members of his group. A habeas corpus plea has been filed claiming Singh is in police custody, which the government denies. An affidavit has been requested by the court from the Advocate General, and the petitioner has been asked to provide evidence of Singh's alleged police custody.
SC to hear Opposition's plea against ED, CBI misuse by Centre
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea filed by fourteen political parties led by the Indian National Congress alleging arbitrary use of ED and CBI in arresting opposition leaders by the central government. The plea will be heard on April 5.
Lookout circular, non-bailable warrant against Amritpal Singh
Addressing a press conference, Inspector General of Police (Headquarters), Punjab Sukhchain Singh Gill said that Amritpal Singh, a Khalistani sympathiser, has not been arrested yet. "We are making all efforts to arrest him. We're hopeful that we'll arrest him soon...It is difficult to say that. Punjab Police is receiving full cooperation from other states and central agencies," the IGP said.
NSA invoked against Amritpal Singh, Punjab govt tells HC; faces rap over 'intelligence failure'
Punjab government informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the stringent National Security Act has been invoked against radical preacher Amritpal Singh. During a hearing on the habeas corpus petition seeking the preacher's production in court, Justice N S Shekhawat also pulled up the state government over Amritpal Singh giving police the slip on Saturday and called it an intelligence failure.
How is everyone arrested, except Amritpal Singh, asks HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court asked the state government how everyone, except Amritpal Singh, has been arrested in the Waris Punjab De case. The High Court continued hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by the legal advisor of Waris Punjab De, requesting the court to direct the respondents to produce the fugitive self-styled Sikh preacher before it.
SC suggest Nirav Modi's bro-in-law to give letter of authority to CBI to access offshore bank accounts
The central probe agency has alleged Mehta received a large sum of money siphoned off in the PNB fraud scam and transferred them to his and his wife's offshore bank accounts. Mehta is a British national who lives in Hong Kong with his family and had come to India on September 8, 2021 for appearing in a Mumbai court.
SC to hear on Jan 31 CBI's plea against Nirav Modi kin's visit to Hong Kong
A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and JB Pardiwala was informed by senior advocate Amit Desai, who appeared for Mehta, that the letters rogatory (LR) to a Singapore court for obtaining evidence against Mehta have been issued.
CBI gets Centre's nod to seek LR for collecting evidence on Nirav Modi's brother-in-law,from Singapore
Letters Rogatory is a document making a request through a foreign court to obtain evidence from a person living under the territorial jurisdiction of the requested court within the ambit of Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and on the basis of reciprocity if no such treaty exists.
Telangana withdraws general consent to CBI
According to a state government order issued on August 30, its prior consent is required for the central probe agency on a case-to-case basis to carry out investigation in Telangana.
Simranjit Mann: Khalistan advocate back in Parliament after two decades
Mann defeated his nearest rival, AAP's Gurmail Singh, by a margin of 5,822 votes, dealing a big blow to the ruling party of Punjab which had registered a landslide win in the state polls three months ago and was hoping to retain the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat for the third time.
ASG Rupinder Singh Suri passes away
He is survived by wife Gurvinder Suri and daughters Suruchi and Simar, both advocates. Suri was designated as senior advocate in 2009 and also served as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association.
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