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What changed in the law

A dated record of changes in the law and in court practice that matter for litigants in Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana, each with its source.

  1. P&H High Court practice

    P&H High Court: revised objections checklist for civil writs

    The High Court published its objections checklist codes for civil writ petitions as on 2 June 2026.

    Source: P&H High Court, Objection Check List (Writ)

  2. P&H High Court practice

    P&H High Court: notice on e-filing

    The High Court issued a notice regarding e-filing dated 23 January 2026.

    Source: P&H High Court, Notifications & Guidelines

  3. P&H High Court practice

    P&H High Court: e-filing note

    A further note on e-filing took effect from 17 March 2025.

    Source: P&H High Court, Notifications & Guidelines

  4. P&H High Court practice

    P&H High Court: e-filing guidelines

    Guidelines for e-filing of cases in the Punjab & Haryana High Court took effect from 7 January 2025.

    Source: P&H High Court, Notifications & Guidelines

  5. BNS / BNSS / BSA

    New criminal laws in force

    The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 commenced subject to notified exceptions and repeal/savings provisions. The initial BNS notification excluded Section 106(2); determine the operative provision and saved procedure for the specific case.

    Source: NCRB correspondence tables

  6. Consumer Protection Act, 2019

    Advocates' services held outside the Consumer Protection Act

    The Supreme Court held that a complaint alleging deficiency in service against an advocate is not maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Bar of Indian Lawyers v. D.K. Gandhi, 2024 INSC 410).

    Source: Judgment (Indian Kanoon)

Each entry checked against its source on 10 October 2026.

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