Supreme Court signals it may dismiss ex-Punjab DIG’s bail plea in corruption case
The Supreme Court, hearing an appeal from suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, indicated it is unlikely to grant him bail in a corruption case registered by the CBI. Bhullar has been in custody since October 2025 over allegations that he demanded Rs 8 lakh through an intermediary to go easy on a complainant’s case. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had already refused him regular bail, and the Supreme Court has now put the matter off for four weeks so that key witnesses can be examined first, but the Chief Justice’s blunt remark, “100% case of dismissal,” suggests which way the wind is blowing.
For anyone facing a bail application in a corruption or CBI matter, this case is a reminder of how heavily courts weigh the strength of the prosecution’s evidence, including recorded conversations and trap proceedings, when deciding whether to grant relief. If you or a family member need guidance on a bail or anticipatory bail matter, it helps to have your case assessed early.
Source: LiveLaw
Punjab & Haryana High Court pulls up state government over mid-term transfers
Closer home, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has strongly criticised the Punjab government for continuing to issue transfer orders for government employees months after the state’s official transfer window closed on June 30. Hearing a plea from an Agricultural Extension Officer whose transfer sent him over 155 km from his original posting, Justice Sandeep Moudgil called the government’s conduct “highhandedness” and a “glaring instance of abuse of administrative powers,” and ordered a copy of the ruling sent directly to the Chief Secretary.
The Court made clear that transfers outside the normal cycle can only happen in specific circumstances, such as promotion, retirement, or a court order, and cannot be used routinely. This is useful to know for any government employee in Punjab who feels an out-of-cycle transfer has been forced on them without proper justification.
Source: The Tribune
High Court seeks answers on GMADA’s Rs 15,000-crore borrowing plan
In a public interest litigation before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Bench has asked the Accountant-General, Punjab, to personally appear in court over questions surrounding a proposed Rs 15,000-crore borrowing exercise by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA). The petitioners, raising concerns about the state’s mounting debt and the merchant banker’s fee attached to the deal, want the complete financial record examined before any funds are committed.
Cases like this matter to ordinary residents because decisions about how development authorities raise and spend public money can eventually affect local infrastructure, property development timelines, and civic charges. Disputes of this kind are typically pursued through civil writ and public interest litigation before the High Court.
Source: The Tribune
Kerala High Court orders Meta to block video with derogatory remarks on Sabarimala deities
The Kerala High Court has directed Meta to temporarily block public access to a social media video containing what the Court called “scandalous and indecent” remarks about the Sabarimala deities. The order came on a plea by activist Rahul Easwar, and Justice G Girish limited the direction strictly to the specific video URL in question, with the case due to be heard again in October.
This is a good example of how Indian courts are increasingly willing to order global platforms like Meta to act quickly against objectionable online content, and the same legal tools apply to victims of online harassment, defamation, or impersonation closer to home. If you are dealing with an online harassment or cyber crime issue, timely legal action can help get offending content taken down.
Source: Bar and Bench
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This digest is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Advocate Sukhdeep Singh Khaira & Associates, Patiala.