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Punjab and Haryana High Court: High Court for the states of Punjab and Haryana
Punjab and Haryana High Court is the common High Court for the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh based in Chandigarh, India. Sanctioned strength of Judges of this High Court is 85 consisting of 64 Permanent Judges and 21 Additional Judges including Chief Justice. As of 14 September 2023, there are 58 Judges working in the High Court, comprising 36 Permanent and 22 Additional Judges.

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High court: Should runaway bride be barred from filing dowry, harassment plaints?

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Stop mentioning religion in FIRs, proceedings: HC to Haryana DGP

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Punjab and Haryana HC: Can’t recover extra pension mistakenly paid to ex-armyman

“Excess pension” cannot be taken back from a military veteran who retired nearly 50 years ago merely because the amount was “erroneously” paid, the Punjab and Haryana HC has held.
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Supreme Court sets aside HC stay on 75% quota in private sector jobs in Haryana

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside a Punjab and Haryana High Court order granting an interim stay on a Haryana law providing 75 per cent quota in private sector jobs for residents of the state. A..
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Chief Justice of India expresses shock over Ludhiana court blast, terms such attacks as 'worrisome trend'

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Adult male under 21 can’t marry but can live with consenting partner: High court

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The Supreme Court on Friday took adverse note of repeated controversies miring selection of judicial officers by Punjab and Haryana HC and said this will severely impact the credibility of the..
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