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OCI Card Cancellation India- HighCourt Writ Petition

February 24, 2026

The Indian government can cancel an OCI card under Section 7D of the Citizenship Act, 1955, if obtained by fraud, for showing disaffection toward the Constitution, during security threats, or if the holder is imprisoned for $\geq 2$ years. Recent rules also allow cancellation if charged with offences punishable by $\geq 7$ years. [1, 2,…
Pre Arrest Bail in Cheating Case-HighCourt Chandigarh

February 23, 2026

Yes — the Punjab & Haryana High Court (which sits at Chandigarh) regularly hears and decides pre-arrest bail (anticipatory bail) applications under the criminal procedure regime (currently BNSS 2023, similar in operation to old CrPC Section 438). Here’s a reliable summary of relevant case examples and principles from recent decisions: 📌 Recent High Court Decisions…
Notice Stay by Chandigarh HighCourt News

February 22, 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed a notice issued by the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes to opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa, providing him relief. Justice Suvir Sehgal passed the interim order regarding allegations of controversial remarks against a cabinet minister, calling the Commission’s notice potentially illegal. [1, 2] Key Details on…
Chandigarh HighCourt Bail Rejection Grounds Advice

February 21, 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh generally rejects bail based on the gravity of the offense, potential for witness tampering, risk of absconding, and the need for further custodial interrogation. Key rejection grounds include prima facie evidence of serious crime, NDPS Act violations, “forum shopping” (filing multiple pleas), and threats to public peace.…
HIGHCOURT Chandigarh Interim Bail Matter

February 20, 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh (https://highcourtchd.gov.in/index.php/test/jjmc/show_interim_order.php?mod=arc_ltsjudment) routinely grants interim bail and anticipatory relief in cases involving urgent circumstances, such as medical emergencies, version-cross-version disputes, or pending final decisions, particularly when custodial interrogation is deemed unnecessary. Recent rulings highlight that such relief is based on case-specific merits, including the applicant’s criminal history, nature…