The Punjab and Haryana High Court, along with all district courts in Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, will remain closed on Monday, June 29, as a mark of respect following the demise of sitting High Court Judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu.
Court Proceedings Adjourned
All urgent and ordinary matters that were listed before the Vacation Benches for Monday will now be taken up on Tuesday, June 30. The decision was communicated through a notification issued by an order of the Acting Chief Justice.
The notification stated: “It is hereby notified for general information that the High Court as well as all District Courts of Punjab, Haryana and UT Chandigarh shall remain closed on June 29 (Monday) on account of demise of Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, sitting Judge of this court, as a mark of respect to the late Hon'ble Judge.”
Impact on Legal Proceedings
The closure affects all judicial work in the region for the day. Litigants and legal professionals are advised to adjust their schedules accordingly. The adjournment applies to both urgent and ordinary matters, ensuring that no cases are heard on the day of mourning.
Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu was a respected figure in the judiciary, and his passing has been met with condolences from the legal community across the region.
