The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought response from a judicial magistrate who allegedly granted bail to her relative in a case of criminal intimidation [Akash Walia v State of Haryana].
Punjab and Haryana High Court – CBI Probe into Allegations of Bribery Involving Lawyer and Judicial Officers: Chandigarh: September 11, 2025 — In a significant development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe serious allegations against an advocate, Ankush Dhanerwal, who is accused of taking over ₹5 lakh from a litigant under the pretext of bribing a judge and a government pleader. The Court’s order came after a statement recorded by Chandigarh Police raised suspicions of corrupt dealings involving the lawyer and a judicial officer.
Punjab & Haryana Bar Council to Probe Bench Hunting Allegations at High Court: Chandigarh – The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana has initiated a formal probe into serious allegations of “bench hunting” at the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The decision comes after a controversy surrounding a bribery case involving a judicial officer, where Chief Justice Sheel Nagu hinted at such practices.
