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Surender Sharma

Surender Sharma is a principal correspondent at Chandigarh. He covers Punjab and Haryana high court.

Articles by Surender Sharma

EWS reimbursements: UT admn to settle private schools’ dues by April

There has been a spurt for minority status after the 2012 Supreme Court order that held that minority institutes were not bound to reserve seats for EWS category students under the RTE Act

One of the counsels appearing for a school had told the court that it was the schools’ responsibility to admit the students, but it was the state’s responsibility to reimburse the institution. (HT File Photo)
Published on Feb 15, 2025 10:08 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Chaos shall prevail if recruitment not done as per terms of ad: HC

The high court bench of justice Jagmohan Bansal observed that no agency can travel beyond the terms and conditions of advertisement.

The advertisement said, there would be priority to disabled ex-servicemen and their family members. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 14, 2025 08:52 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Advt spending details: HC dismisses Punjab’s plea seeking recall of order

Court gives four-week- time to chief secy to collect info and submit it three days prior to March 11 hearing; on January 21, details were sought during proceedings of a bail matter in which it had come to light that forensic report about the CCTV footage is pending; and is to be procured from Central Forensic Laboratory, Chandigarh

The high court has dismissed a plea by the Punjab government seeking recall of the order that directed the state to give details of government spending on advertisements. The high court bench of justice Sandeep Moudgil, however, gave a four-week- time to the chief secretary to collect the information and submit it three days prior to March 11 hearing. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 10:49 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Punjab and Haryana HC rejects plea for disclosure of police call data on privacy grounds

The plea, filed by Jasmeet Singh, sought police call records to prove his innocence in a corruption case

A bench of justice Manjari Nehru Kaul dismissed the plea stressing the need for a balanced approach to protect both the rights of the accused and the integrity of law enforcement operations.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 06:58 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Competent authority can’t be directed by court to grant prosecution sanction: HC

“The discretionary powers of a competent authority to decide for or against grant of sanction for prosecution cannot be usurped or taken away while exercising power of judicial review,” the bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Anil Kshetarpal observed

The plea was from an Ambala resident, Deepak Sandhu, who had approached the court seeking grant of prosecution sanction against a former Ambala chief judicial magistrate. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:50 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Employee entitled for interest if retiral dues paid beyond two months: HC

The high court bench of justice Jagmohan Bansal said that petitioner in question is entitled to interest at the rate of 6% per annum on delayed payment of commutation of pension, gratuity and leave encashment.

The court was hearing a plea from one, Vinod Kumar Yadav from Faridabad, who on attaining the age of superannuation retired from the post of sub-divisional engineer on March 31, 2021. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 05:28 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Arrest rape accused by Feb 11 or remain present in court: HC to Punjab DGP, home secy

As per the latest probe report in the HC, three of his bank accounts have been frozen and approximately 4 acres of land at Bhukri Kalan village, Ludhiana, has been attached on January 28, 2025, by a court.

The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the director general of police (DGP), Punjab, and state’s home secretary to remain present in the court on February 11, if a Ferozepur businessman, who is accused of rape and on the run for four years, is not arrested by the police. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:28 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Spending on advt: FSL director slapped show-cause notice; Punjab govt seeks HC order recall

Application in HC says the official is not competent authority to make statements on budget restrains, lack of funds

Spending on advt: FSL director slapped show-cause notice; Punjab govt seeks HC order recall
Published on Feb 01, 2025 08:14 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Amritsar medical college, principal fined 1L for cancelling MBBS admission

The high court bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Sumeet Goel also saddled Punjab government with a compensation of ₹50,000 to be paid to the petitioner student, Samarveer Singh, while making it clear that the amount can be recovered from the erring officials.

Based on score in NEET exam, Singh was allotted a seat by Baba Farid University, Faridkot, the nodal institute for conducting counselling for MBBS course, at Government Medical College at Amritsar under the freedom fighters’ category on August 31, 2024. (HT File)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 10:40 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Why details of spending on ads, welfare schemes not filed, HC asks Punjab govt

“This court prima facie is of the opinion that the principal secretary, finance, has already committed contempt of this court by not making compliance of the order. Affidavit be filed on or before the next date of hearing,” the bench of justice Kuldeep Tiwari observed seeking affidavit by January 30.

The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought personal affidavit of the principal secretary, finance, Punjab, over failure to submit details of government spending on advertisements and social welfare schemes; and also detail the reasons for the same. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 09:22 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Share fate of Metro by February end: High court to Chandigarh admn

The high court bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Sumeet Goel passed the directions after additional solicitor general Satya Pal Jain informed the court that the Chandigarh administration had constituted a committee to look into the feasibility of Metro project thoroughly in coordination with M/s RITES Ltd

The court was hearing a clutch of petitions on growing traffic congestion in the tricity towns and demand of remedial measures by the authorities, including construction of flyovers, more roads and mass rapid transit system. (Stock image)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 09:58 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

1 hike in pay scale: Punjab and Haryana high court says officers responsible should be hauled up

The court was hearing a 2012 plea from the Haryana Federation of Engineers, Hisar, who had approached the high court seeking directions to fix pay scale of executive engineer one step higher as compared to that of the assistant engineer, and pay scale of superintending engineer one step higher as compared to that of the executive engineer with effect from 1989.

A division bench says, “We deprecate the practice adopted by the officers in making lip service to the court’s orders.” (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:00 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Order issued to National Medical Commission: HC calls for appellate body to address disability disputes in medical admissions

Two medical students challenged admission denial in the high court over negative disability assessments

The court’s decision was influenced by a 2024 ruling from the Supreme Court, which highlighted the necessity of an appellate body for resolving such issues. (HT File)
Updated on Jan 22, 2025 05:10 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Bishnoi interview: Ex-DSP challenges dismissal, HC seeks state’s response

Sandhu was dismissed on January 2 for allegedly facilitating the recording of Bishnoi’s interview when the gangster was lodged in the Kharar CIA facility

Dismissed deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Gursher Singh Sandhu
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 03:42 AM IST

When humans are mortals, litigation can’t be made immortal: HC while dismissing plea filed after 808 days

The high court stressed that under the Limitation Act, to condone the delay, the power has to be exercised by a court on principles which are well understood, and delay ought not to be excused unless there are special circumstances.

The court does not have ‘un-limited and un-bridled discretionary powers’ to condone the delay, and the discretion has to be exercised with reasonable bounds known to law, it said
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:12 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

HSGMC polls: No need for political parties to manage Sikh body affairs: HC

The SAD was barred from contesting the polls as per provisions of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) Act, 2014 due to its status as a registered political party under the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951

The court recorded that as alleged by the SAD, the commissioner has not overstepped the domain of the legislature and these provisions were added in the 2014 Act to prevent the politicisation of the managing committee. (iStock)
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 07:44 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

‘Heritage tag in danger’: Chandigarh moves SC over HC order on verandah construction

The Supreme Court is likely to take up the matter on Friday, when CB Ojha, chief engineer, Chandigarh, also has to respond to the contempt notice

In November 2024, HC had ordered construction of a verandah outside the chief justice’s court for the convenience of visitors, especially during rain. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:18 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Had got job after husband’s death:Court directs woman to pay maintenance to mother-in-law

The woman had challenged family court order of Sonepat, which directed in March 2024 that the woman pays ₹10,000 as maintenance to sexagenarian mother-in-law.

The petitioner woman was employed on compassionate grounds. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 08:34 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

NRI case: HC disparages trend of ‘harassment via FIRs’ in matrimonial disputes

The court emphasised that such actions are unethical and clog the justice system with vexatious cases, burdening already overworked courts

The bench, led by justice Harpreet Singh Brar, referred to this behaviour as a blatant abuse of the legal process, that must be addressed. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 09:30 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

High court cautions Haryana against sale of liquor post midnight

While cautioning the government, the bench said that the excise policy in question mentions of having noticed social verification and social degeneration at the time of framing the policies.

As per this policy pubs/bars were asked to close at midnight in other districts except Gurugram and Faridabad but by paying extra charges for the same. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:36 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Haryana warned over sale of liquor post midnight

After the new policy was promulgated, bar and pub owners in Panchkula had moved the high court, demanding parity with their Gurugram and Faridabad counterparts.

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday warned the Haryana government over the sale of liquor into the late hours of the night at bars and pubs in two districts — Gurugram and Faridabad. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 05:28 AM IST

Haryana: HC nod to shifting of stone crushers to identified spots

Vital to remove stone crushers from near urban centres to maintain ecological balance says Punjab and Haryana high court.

The court made it clear that protection of the environment is a dynamic and evolving responsibility that requires constant adaptation to address emerging challenges and prevent degradation. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 07:48 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

1965 war widow gets full pension after 60 years

On the death of her husband, Anguri Devi from Gurugram in Haryana, was granted special family pension by the Army. In 1972, the government introduced a fresh policy with retrospective effect covering all operations from 1947 onwards for grant of a higher amount of pension called the “Liberalised Family Pension” with financial effect and arrears from February 1, 1972

An 87-year-old war widow, Anguri Devi, whose husband Nater Pal Singh of Rajput Regiment was killed in action in the 1965 war on the western front due to a mine-blast, finally got her full dues with the intervention of the Punjab and Haryana high court. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:40 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

HC seeks explanation from Ambala judicial officer over a bail order

The high court bench of justice Sureshwar Thakur stayed the release order of an accused issued by the judicial officer observing that the officer proceeded to accept personal and surety bonds furnished by the accused in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case without verifying compliance with the monetary condition imposed by high court

The high court while granting bail had asked the accused to deposit <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20 lakh within three months, a precondition for bail. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 07:00 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Probe role of pharma firms in synthetic drug abuse: HC to CBI

The court order came during resumed hearing of a plea in a drugs case of November 2020 in which in 2021, the court had handed over probe into an alleged drugs seizure case, with allegations against a pharma company, to the CBI.

The court had sought fresh reports from the CBI and the NCB in September. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 10:51 PM IST
By, Chandigarh

Former Supreme Court ‘green judge’ Kuldip Singh passes away 

During tenure in apex court, justice Kuldip Singh was known for laying down norms on environmental laws in the country, including those to protect the Taj Mahal from industrial pollution.

Former Supreme Court judge justice Kuldeep Singh, 92, died in Chandigarh after brief illness on Monday evening. (HT file photo)
Published on Nov 26, 2024 12:17 PM IST

HC upholds PU’s central status, says Punjab SC reservation not applicable

The court observed that it was evident that PU was following central reservation policy; it further said no record could be produced by the petitioner that the varsity has ever followed Punjab government policy with respect to eligibility of an SC candidate

The plea, from Narinder Singh, had challenged the appointment of Sarita Pippal as an assistant professor in PU’s department of mathematics following a 2013 advertisement. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 08:30 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Implement code to prevent age fraud in sports events, HC tells Chandigarh admn

Sports events in Chandigarh are not adhering to guidelines of National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports, the high court was informed by a football player

The issue was brought before the court by a Panchkula-based player, seeking directions that UT adopt the TW3 method for determination of age in the Administrator’s Challenge Cup All-India Football Tournament, which is currently underway, as mandated by the central government. (Adobe Stock image)
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 08:36 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

HC refuses to revoke termination orders of habitual absentee cop

“As the petitioner despite being member of disciplined police force was habitual absentee and did not mend his behaviour, this court does not find it appropriate to look into the quantum of punishment awarded to him,” the bench of justice Jagmohan Bansal observed dismissing the 1999 plea from the former cop, Daljit Singh.

The Punjab and Haryana high court has refused to revoke termination orders of a cop termed habitual absentee by the Punjab Police. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 05:30 AM IST
By, Chandigarh

Punjab: ‘False affidavit’ in drug case lands DSP, others in dock

Punjab and Haryana high court’s order comes after it was revealed that a wrong affidavit was filed by Talwandi Sabo DSP Ishan Singla that statement of a key person linked to the case had been recorded and filed with the challan. When cops realised about the goof-up, a supplementary challan was filed.

The court was hearing a bail plea from one Malkeet Singh, arrested in connection with seizure of 2,000 intoxicant tablets. The FIR was registered on October 14, 2023 at the Talwandi Sabo police station. (G)
Published on Nov 12, 2024 10:39 PM IST
By, Chandigarh
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