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‘Chand nikla’: Why Punjab and Haryana High Court shielded man over post against woman on society WhatsApp group
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The Indian Express•Mar 2

‘Chand nikla’: Why Punjab and Haryana High Court shielded man over post against woman on society WhatsApp group

It was alleged that a member of the housing society posted the woman’s photo on its WhatsApp group and passed a comment which she found to be lewd, the Punjab and Haryana High Court noted. (Representational image generated using AI) Punjab and Haryana High Court news: The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently quashed a First Information Report (FIR) registered against a man over an objectionable remark posted in a housing society WhatsApp group while observing that the comment did not amount to obscenity, sexual harassment, or insult to the modesty of a woman under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal allowed the plea filed by the man who was booked after he posted the comment, “Jaane kitne dinon ke baad society me abb chand nikla (The moon has reappeared in the society after who knows how many days),” ostensibly in reference to a woman.

For Punjab, taking a leaf out of Haryana
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India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu•Feb 2

For Punjab, taking a leaf out of Haryana

A s political momentum builds across Punjab in the run-up to the 2027 Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be crafting a ne...

Punjab appoints junior class teachers as invigilators for Class 12 practical exams; ‘unfair’, says DTF
India•The Indian Express•Feb 1

Punjab appoints junior class teachers as invigilators for Class 12 practical exams; ‘unfair’, says DTF

4 min readLudhianaFeb 1, 2026 09:29 AM IST The practical exams will be conducted from February 2 to 12 by the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB). (Express Photo)The teacher unions from Punjab...

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SYL canal issue: Punjab, Haryana CMs fail to reach consensus, leave talks to officials
India•The Indian Express•Jan 27

SYL canal issue: Punjab, Haryana CMs fail to reach consensus, leave talks to officials

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Haryana CM Nayab singh saini addressing media after a meeting on SYL issue in Chandigarh. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)A meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann...

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'Only State Without Its Own Capital': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Vows To Fight For State's Rights
India•India News in news18.com, India Latest News, India News•Jan 26

'Only State Without Its Own Capital': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Vows To Fight For State's Rights

Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 15:06 ISTBhagwant Mann said Punjab has made immense sacrifices for the country but continues to face what he described as longstanding injustice over the status of its...

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Red alert in Punjab and Haryana as northern states battle cold waves, dense fog
India•The Indian Express•Jan 14

Red alert in Punjab and Haryana as northern states battle cold waves, dense fog

A public advisory is issued and residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel during early morning hours. It further suggests cautious driving due to low visibility and adequate protection against...

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Punjab and Haryana High Court acquits Rohtak man in nephew’s 2014 murder case: ‘entitled to benefit of doubt’
India•The Indian Express•Jan 13

Punjab and Haryana High Court acquits Rohtak man in nephew’s 2014 murder case: ‘entitled to benefit of doubt’

A division bench of Justice Lisa Gill and Justice Meenakshi I Mehta set aside the 2015 trial court conviction of Surajmal under sections 302 and 449 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Section 25 of the Arms...

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Punjab police claims cracking ex-sarpanch murder case
India•India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu•Jan 12

Punjab police claims cracking ex-sarpanch murder case

Punjab’s Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Monday (January 12, 2026) said they have cracked the murder case of a former sarpanch within...

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