Directions from High Court Chandigarh

Last Updated on January 8, 2026 by Satish Mishra

Police authorities not registering  your complaint. No action if registered. Even SSP dilly dallying the procedure. The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh issues a wide array of directives in specific cases, covering everything from social issues and government accountability to internal court administration. 

Directions from High Court Chandigarh Includes

  • Government/Police Accountability: The High Court has expressed “serious concern” regarding the functioning of the Chandigarh Police in a privacy violation case, summoning the Director-General of Police (DGP). In another instance, it handed an investigation over to the CBI in a case where a petitioner alleged false implication by police. It has also sought a reply from the State regarding allegations of harassment by police in the “Fastway Case”.
  • Compensation and Service Matters: The court directed the regularisation of Haryana power staff, dismissing the government’s excuse of “administrative constraints” as untenable. It also reinforced the principle that government agencies using private land for public purposes (like laying transmission lines) must provide just and fair compensation.
  • Motor Accident Claims: A significant ruling established that the negligence of the deceased driver is not a sine qua non (an essential condition) for awarding compensation to their legal representatives (LRs); the insurer cannot avoid liability.
  • Government Administration: The High Court directed the government to change the name of Sunam Town and its railway station to “Sunam Udham Singh Wala”.
  • Internal Court Procedures: The court has issued guidelines for e-filing of cases, which became mandatory in stages through late 2024 and early 2025. It also issues rosters specifying which judges hear certain cases and rules regarding court attire (e.g., wearing of gowns). 
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The private complaint is filed with Magistrate against accused but trial moving dead slow and no hope of justice anytime soon. If these are your concerns than your remedy lies with Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh.
A direction petition can be filed under section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) for giving specific directions to authorities to take cognisance of the complaint and adopt due procedure of law. Even Trial court can be given directions to speed up the trial and conclude proceedings in a time bound manner.
High Courts have vast powers under inherent jurisdiction to prevent wrong and cause justice to its logical conclusion.
Justice delayed is justice denied and time is of utmost significance today , but how do I start?
1 Exhaust all your existing remedies. First and foremost. In writing. High Courts will not entertain applications if you haven’t exhausted them. 
2 Write to SHO, SSP only by registered post, file complaint with magistrate under 156(3) and then if nothing happens, move to High Court.
3 Engaging the right criminal lawyer. Just like dentist can’t do piles surgery , similarly an armchair lawyer can’t contest your case. Choose the one whose core area is criminal law. Then you can expect something happening on your complaint. At least. 
4 Keeping the record of all previous efforts is a must. High Court don’t listen to oral requests. You must have made attempts in writing to authorities and they didn’t obliged. 
5 Criminal cases are tried under immense pressure from all corners. So inculcate patience and hope before coming to higher courts. Patience usually give sweet rewards but in time. 
In the end, don’t be a victim rather exercise your right and file Direction petition in High Court for getting justice which Constitution of India guarantees you unconditionally whether rich or poor, caste wise, colour wise, region wise, ethnicity etc. Our Constitution strictly prohibits it and you must be vigilant enough to stop impeachment of your rights.
For specific case information, including judgments and orders, you can use the official High Court of Punjab and Haryana website resources: 
  • Search Judgments/Orders: Search by case number, year, or party name on the Case Status System.
  • View Daily Cause Lists: Check which cases are scheduled for a specific date via the Daily Cause List System.
  • Access Rules & Orders: General rules and procedures governing the court’s functions are available under High Court Rules & Orders. 
Need some case specific advice, dial 9988817966 or post your response in the comments section. I ‘ll be diligent in hearing your concerns.
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