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Punjab & Haryana High Court holds WhatsApp hearing after state says ED detained officials
✍️ Bar and Bench
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 07:09 AM
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The Punjab & Haryana High Court conducted a late‑night hearing via WhatsApp after the state government alleged that the Enforcement Directorate had detained several senior bureaucrats.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court convened a hearing late at night using the WhatsApp platform, marking an unusual procedural step in response to a claim made by the Punjab government.
State officials asserted that the Enforcement Directorate had taken into custody a number of senior bureaucrats, prompting the court to seek clarification on the matter.
During the virtual session, the bench examined the allegations and asked the petitioners to furnish details supporting their claim, while also emphasizing the need for adherence to legal norms.
The hearing underscores the growing reliance on digital tools for judicial proceedings, especially when time‑sensitive issues arise that require immediate judicial attention.
State officials asserted that the Enforcement Directorate had taken into custody a number of senior bureaucrats, prompting the court to seek clarification on the matter.
During the virtual session, the bench examined the allegations and asked the petitioners to furnish details supporting their claim, while also emphasizing the need for adherence to legal norms.
The hearing underscores the growing reliance on digital tools for judicial proceedings, especially when time‑sensitive issues arise that require immediate judicial attention.