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Bhakra dam board files plea in HC against Punjab

This is the latest twist in the controversy that began on April 28 when Haryana demanded 8,500 cusecs of water from the Bhakra dam but was turned down by Punjab

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addresses the House during a special assembly session on the water dispute with Haryana, in Chandigarh on Monday. (PTI)

India News

Published on May 06, 2025 04:00 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar

Chandigarh: 5-year jail for CBI cop who extorted sedan from pharma firm

Threatening the officials of a Chandigarh-based pharmaceutical company of false implication in a case, the convict, Ravinder Kumar Singla, had extorted a Honda City from the firm, inviting strong rebuke from the CBI court

The court of CBI special judge Alka Malik also slapped a fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh on the convict. (Getty Images/Purestock)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:26 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

CBI inspector held guilty of extorting sedan from Chandigarh pharma firm

Took a brand new Honda City from the Sector 9-based company in 2016 and refused to return it by threatening false case

The accused, Ravinder Kumar Singla, was convicted under Sections 7 and 13 (1) (d) (ii) punishable under Section 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 384 (extortion) of the Indian Penal Code. (Shutterstock)

Chandigarh

Published on May 03, 2025 09:30 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Himachal Scholarship Scam: CBI rejects regular bail plea of DSP

While dismissing the bail plea, the court stated that as per CBI, the accused played a major role in the crime and has become a conduit to unethical demand and acceptance of bribe money by the co-accused persons

The DSP is accused of felicitating <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>55 lakh bribe amount. (HT Photo for representation)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 25, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Sippy Sidhu case: Got obscene text msgs from someone posing as Kalyani: Witness

The witness stated he had no contact with accused after 2012; but, in April 2015, got a WhatsApp message from someone who identified as “K”

Sukhmanpreet Singh, better known as Sippy Sidhu, was shot dead at a park in Sector 27 on September 20, 2015. His family has accused Kalyani of killing him as they had turned down her marriage proposal. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Apr 28, 2025 07:41 PM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Kin of CRPF cop killed in road mishap awarded ₹92-lakh relief

The deceased assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Sagan Kumar had died in a motor vehicle accident which took place on June 5, 2021, caused by deceased driver of a Toyota Innova car bearing registration number JK-02-BA-1707, while driving the same in a rash and negligent manner

As per the claim petition, there were five dependents upon the income of deceased, his wife, his two minor sons and his parents. (HT File Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 06, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Court pulls up CBI for ‘fabricating evidence’ in justice Yadav case

Sspecial judge Alka Malik categorically said CBI should have filed a closure report instead of manufacturing evidence

Chandigarh

Published on Apr 03, 2025 06:04 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Attack on Colonel: Punjab Police file fresh FIR after outrage, name cops

A three-member high-level special investigation team (SIT) has also been set up to conduct probe in a “fair and expeditious manner”; Army officer’s family to get security

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:26 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Patiala/chandigarh

Chandigarh: Punjab transport dept staffer given four years sentence in 2017 graft case

The complainant told the police that he visited the Punjab government’s transport office in Sector 17 for the issuance of a registration certificate and All India Permit for his Honda Amaze car where he met the accused who told him that the total fee for his work would be ₹16,000 and also said that a penalty of ₹50 per day as the late fee is payable by him, thus, taking the payable total to ₹19,300

The CBI court of special judge Alka Malik on Wednesday sentenced a 66-year-old former senior assistant in the office of state transport commissioner to four years imprisonment in a 2017 corruption case. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:24 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

HP scholarship scam: CBI court dismisses 2nd bail plea of accused ED officers

The court dismissed the second bail plea of accused ED officers Vikas Deep and Niraj in the case. While dismissing the bail plea, the court held that there is no change of circumstances except the fact that now investigation is complete, and charge sheet has been filed on behalf of the prosecution.

The court of CBI special judge Alka Malik on Monday dismissed the second bail plea of two accused ED officers in a bribe case upholding that mere submission of chargesheet does not make it a case for grant of bail. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 18, 2025 08:52 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Amritsar man acquitted in 8-year-old immigration fraud case

Despite multiple efforts, the prosecution failed to establish a direct link between Gurvinder Singh and the fraudulent activities, resulting in his acquittal

The case, registered in 2017, stemmed from a complaint filed by Sheenu of New Delhi alleging fake job promises in Singapore. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 16, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Police official’s plea challenging demotion premature: CAT

A division bench of the CAT has stated it is clear that an appeal of the applicant is pending before the appellate authority and, till the appeal is pending, the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to entertain this application.

The petitioner was demoted from inspector to SI’s rank over ‘graft’ case in December. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 12, 2025 09:30 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Election plea: Court seeks Gauhati HC’s intervention to serve notice on Amritpal

The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the registrar-general of the Gauhati high court to facilitate the service of notice to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, who is currently lodged in the Dibrugarh Central Jail

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:14 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar

Ensure smooth sailing for NHAI projects: HC tells Punjab

The court directed the Punjab government to ensure the encumbrance-free possession of land for national highway projects, particularly the Delhi-Katra Expressway.

The bench of justice Sureshwar Thakur and justice Kuldeep Tiwari made it clear that unnecessary interference should not delay the projects, while referring to their significance for boosting the economy of the state. (Shutterstock)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 04, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Mohali: HC strikes down GMADA’s charges on land transferees

Preferential location charges were also imposed on transferees who bought property from original allottees under Punjab govt’s 2013 land pooling policy

Allowing the writ petitions, the court quashed the PLC charges imposed by GMADA, while directing it to refund any such charges deposited by the petitioners within two months, along with simple interest at 6% per annum from the date of deposit. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 01, 2025 08:26 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh man gets life term for man who raped teen stepdaughter

Besides charges of rape under Section 376 (2) (f) and 376 (2) (n) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the court also convicted the accused of wrongful confinement, causing harm by feeding poisonous substances, causing miscarriage and criminal intimidation under Sections 342, 328, 312 and 506 of IPC, respectively

After the case was registered, the foetus was exhumed for medical examination and it was proved through DNA test that the accused was the biological father. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Published on Mar 01, 2025 08:22 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Security in Punjab jails: Sensitive prisons getting V-kavach jammers, HC informed

In addition, V-kavach jammers have been installed in Central Jail, Bathinda and are being installed in 10 more ‘sensitive’ jails.

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 28, 2025 09:20 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Allegations of police-mining mafia nexus: HC asks Panchkula police commissioner to appear in court on March 3

The Punjab and Haryana HC summoned Panchkula police chief over alleged collusion with mining mafia, expressing concerns about stifled investigations.

The Punjab and Haryana high court also said that the police are attempting to stifle the investigation into the case which cannot be permitted. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 26, 2025 10:02 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

HC directs Punjab private schools to reserve 25% seats for EWS children

The Punjab government has been directed to ensure strict enforcement of the ruling in the coming 2025-26 session.

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 26, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Amritpal plea hearing: Centre tells HC panel reviewing cases of absent MPs

Punjab and Haryana high court adjourns hearing to March 4 after bench informed that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has set up 15-member committee, headed by West Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb, to look into leave applications of all absent MPs, including Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh.

The Centre informed the Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday that a 15-member committee has been constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to examine leave applications of all absent members, including Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh. (HT file photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 25, 2025 02:15 PM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar

Finalise employee transfer scheme as per Electricity Act: CAT to Chandigarh admn

The 40 employees, through various petitions, requested the quashing of their transfer from the Chandigarh administration service to the private company

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 21, 2025 08:04 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

CBI to take voice samples of DSP, ED assistant director in bribe case

The CBI court had earlier allowed the plea moved by the investigating agency to take voice samples of accused DSP Balbir Singh and Shimla ED assistant director Vishaldeep, arrested in the money laundering case for demanding a bribe of ₹2.5 crore

Earlier the jail administration had refused to hand over both the accused to the CBI without court orders and had sought written orders. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 19, 2025 08:34 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Father of five to spend 20 years in jail for sodomising 12-yr-old boy

The special fast-track POCSCO court also imposed a fine of ₹20,000 on the convict, Islak, an e-rickshaw driver and father of five children

The hand of justice need not be tampered with mercy in such cases, remarked the court of additional sessions judge Yashika while pronouncing the stern verdict. (HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 19, 2025 08:28 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

MP Manish Tewari demands ‘point of call’ status for Chandigarh airport

A large number of people travel internationally from these three states both for the purposes of work as well as for tourism. Unfortunately, the airport has not been designated as a POC for international airlines and therefore is not on the ‘bilateral offer list’, which is a prerequisite for foreign airlines to fly in and out of the airport, said Tewari in his letter to Union civil aviation minister

Member of Parliament Manish Tewari has written to Union civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu with the demand. (HT)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 15, 2025 09:42 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Rajindra Hospital power outage didn’t affect patient’s surgery: Probe report

A Punjab and Haryana high court bench headed by chief justice Sumeet Goel has now directed the Punjab chief secretary to file a detailed report on the frequency and causes of the power outages at the hospital’s emergency ward. The HC had acted on a public interest litigation filed by advocate Sunaina.

On January 24, power had gone off at the Rajindra Hospital in Patiala during a cancer patient’s surgery. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 07, 2025 08:02 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Will Chandigarh MC’s annual grant be raised? Centre dodges MP’s question

To MP Manish Tewari’s question, the Centre stated that as per rules, the year-wise budgetary allocation is mentioned in the detailed demand for grants which is available in the public domain.

City MP Manish Tewari had asked in the Parliament why the MC is receiving an average annual allocation of only <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>560 crore, despite being responsible for majority of the city’s operations. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:28 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

HC seeks Jalandhar CP’s response on failure to arrest rape accused

Acting on the petition filed by the 13-year-old victim’s grandmother, justice Namit Kumar observed that the Jalandhar police appear reluctant in their approach and the investigation reflects sheer incompetence as no efforts were made to arrest the accused.

Despite the accused’s anticipatory bail plea being dismissed by the HC last year, he continues to roam free. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Published on Feb 04, 2025 06:32 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh mayoral polls: Cross-voting leaves fractured AAP-Cong alliance on ventilator

BJP’s victory in the mayoral polls, despite not having the numbers, highlights deepening rifts within the alliance, raising doubts about its future in the city

Chandigarh

Published on Jan 31, 2025 09:48 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Husband to spend seven years in jail for dowry death

While acquitting the remaining three in the case, the court said prosecution has also failed to establish the guilt of the accused Ekant Chawla, Megha Budhiraja and Anil Kumar Budhiraja beyond shadow of doubt; hence, they are acquitted of the charges framed against them

While convicting Sukhant, the court stated that he used to torture his wife Roma, demanding dowry, and beat her when his demands were not fulfilled. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on Jan 30, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Life term for Kotkhai custodial death: Testimonies of DGP, cops crucial in conviction

The court had sentenced eight police officials including HP IG Zahur Haider Zaidi , a 1994-batch IPS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre, then deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Manoj Joshi, then sub-inspector Rajinder Singh, then assistant SI Deep Chand Sharma, then head constables Mohan Lal, Surat Singh, Rafee Mohammad and then constable Ranjit Sateta to life imprisonment on Monday

The then Himachal DGP Somesh Goyal told the court that after Suraj Singh’s death, IG Zaidi wrongly informed that Suraj died due to a scuffle with another suspect. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Jan 29, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

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This is the latest twist in the controversy that began on April 28 when Haryana demanded 8,500 cusecs of water from the Bhakra dam but was turned down by Punjab

Threatening the officials of a Chandigarh-based pharmaceutical company of false implication in a case, the convict, Ravinder Kumar Singla, had extorted a Honda City from the firm, inviting strong rebuke from the CBI court

Took a brand new Honda City from the Sector 9-based company in 2016 and refused to return it by threatening false case

While dismissing the bail plea, the court stated that as per CBI, the accused played a major role in the crime and has become a conduit to unethical demand and acceptance of bribe money by the co-accused persons

The witness stated he had no contact with accused after 2012; but, in April 2015, got a WhatsApp message from someone who identified as “K”

The deceased assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Sagan Kumar had died in a motor vehicle accident which took place on June 5, 2021, caused by deceased driver of a Toyota Innova car bearing registration number JK-02-BA-1707, while driving the same in a rash and negligent manner

Sspecial judge Alka Malik categorically said CBI should have filed a closure report instead of manufacturing evidence

A three-member high-level special investigation team (SIT) has also been set up to conduct probe in a “fair and expeditious manner”; Army officer’s family to get security

The court dismissed the second bail plea of accused ED officers Vikas Deep and Niraj in the case. While dismissing the bail plea, the court held that there is no change of circumstances except the fact that now investigation is complete, and charge sheet has been filed on behalf of the prosecution.

Despite multiple efforts, the prosecution failed to establish a direct link between Gurvinder Singh and the fraudulent activities, resulting in his acquittal

A division bench of the CAT has stated it is clear that an appeal of the applicant is pending before the appellate authority and, till the appeal is pending, the Tribunal has no jurisdiction to entertain this application.

The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the registrar-general of the Gauhati high court to facilitate the service of notice to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, who is currently lodged in the Dibrugarh Central Jail

The court directed the Punjab government to ensure the encumbrance-free possession of land for national highway projects, particularly the Delhi-Katra Expressway.

Preferential location charges were also imposed on transferees who bought property from original allottees under Punjab govt’s 2013 land pooling policy

In addition, V-kavach jammers have been installed in Central Jail, Bathinda and are being installed in 10 more ‘sensitive’ jails.

The Punjab and Haryana HC summoned Panchkula police chief over alleged collusion with mining mafia, expressing concerns about stifled investigations.

The Punjab government has been directed to ensure strict enforcement of the ruling in the coming 2025-26 session.

Punjab and Haryana high court adjourns hearing to March 4 after bench informed that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has set up 15-member committee, headed by West Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb, to look into leave applications of all absent MPs, including Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh.

The 40 employees, through various petitions, requested the quashing of their transfer from the Chandigarh administration service to the private company

The CBI court had earlier allowed the plea moved by the investigating agency to take voice samples of accused DSP Balbir Singh and Shimla ED assistant director Vishaldeep, arrested in the money laundering case for demanding a bribe of ₹2.5 crore

The special fast-track POCSCO court also imposed a fine of ₹20,000 on the convict, Islak, an e-rickshaw driver and father of five children

To MP Manish Tewari’s question, the Centre stated that as per rules, the year-wise budgetary allocation is mentioned in the detailed demand for grants which is available in the public domain.

Acting on the petition filed by the 13-year-old victim’s grandmother, justice Namit Kumar observed that the Jalandhar police appear reluctant in their approach and the investigation reflects sheer incompetence as no efforts were made to arrest the accused.

BJP’s victory in the mayoral polls, despite not having the numbers, highlights deepening rifts within the alliance, raising doubts about its future in the city

While acquitting the remaining three in the case, the court said prosecution has also failed to establish the guilt of the accused Ekant Chawla, Megha Budhiraja and Anil Kumar Budhiraja beyond shadow of doubt; hence, they are acquitted of the charges framed against them

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