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Punjab and Haryana High Court
Aadhaar card not valid document to determine age, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that an Aadhaar card is not a valid document for determining an individual's date of birth in legal proceedings.
Punjab and Haryana High Court allows tenant to remain in property
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled in favor of a tenant, preventing a landlord from reclaiming his property using an outdated legal provision.
Supreme Court stays P&H High Court judgment on Section 147A
The Supreme Court has stayed a Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that declared Section 147A of the Income Tax Act unconstitutional.
Muslim minors can marry after puberty rules High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that Muslim minors who have attained puberty are free to marry according to their choice.
SC to decide fate of reassessment notices affecting taxpayers
The Supreme Court of India is set to review a challenge against a high court ruling that invalidated an income tax provision regarding reassessment notices.
Suicide of Punjab villager triggers political uproar across the state
The suicide of a Punjab villager after he allegedly faced harassment for questioning a Minister about drugs has led to significant political tension.
Supreme Court orders IOC to pay compensation for gender-based job denial
The Supreme Court of India ordered Indian Oil Corporation Limited to pay 1.2 million rupees in compensation to a woman denied employment based on her gender.
High Court upholds second Will in property dispute between sisters
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a woman's second will bequeathing her property to her adopted daughter, a decision now being challenged in the Supreme Court.
Rape convict Ram Rahim returns to Sunaria jail after 21-day furlough
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh returned to Sunaria jail following the conclusion of a 21-day furlough.
Punjab Government Challenges High Court Order on DA Arrears in Supreme Court
The Punjab government has challenged a High Court order to pay employee dearness allowance arrears in the Supreme Court, citing financial and constitutional constraints.
Supreme Court increases compensation for blind road accident victim
The Supreme Court of India increased the compensation for a woman rendered blind in a 2011 road accident, ruling that her ability to remain employed in an accommodated role does not negate her loss of earning capacity.
Woman murdered by neighbor in front of son in Yamunanagar
A 26-year-old woman in Yamunanagar was murdered by a neighbor in the presence of her four-year-old son.
Justice MS Liberhan who led Babri Masjid demolition probe dies at 87
Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan, who led the inquiry commission into the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, has died at age 87 in Chandigarh.
High Court denies protection to minor in live-in relationship
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a request for police protection filed by a 16-year-old girl and her adult partner involved in a live-in relationship.
Former judge Manmohan Singh Liberhan passes away at 87
Former judge Manmohan Singh Liberhan, who headed the commission investigating the Babri Masjid demolition, has died at the age of 87.
Punjab BJP promises payment of pending dearness allowance and pension arrears
Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon promised that a BJP government would prioritize the payment of pending dearness allowance and pension arrears to state government employees.
Punjab government claims state employees earn more than central government counterparts
Punjab government states that its employees receive salaries 30 to 70 percent higher than Central Government counterparts, maintaining fiscal sovereignty over pay fixation despite High Court orders on Dearness Allowance payments.
Charanjit Singh Channi leads protest against Punjab government over exam allegations
Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi led a protest against the ruling AAP government over allegations of a pharmacy officer recruitment cheating racket, while CM Bhagwant Mann denied paper leaks amidst opposition criticism.
Supreme Court rules insurers not liable for accidents with invalid driving licences
The Supreme Court ruled that insurance companies are not liable to pay compensation for accidents if the driver's licence is invalid, directing authorities to enhance road safety awareness and compliance.
Supreme Court directs states to consider raising judicial retirement age to 61
The Supreme Court of India has directed states and union territories to consider raising the retirement age of judicial officers to 61 years pending a final review of a petition seeking an increase to 62 years.