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Politics
Rajasthan MP Calls for Punjab & Haryana High Court Bench in Gurugram
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 12:17 PM
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A BJP Member of Parliament from Rajasthan has renewed the long‑standing demand for a Punjab and Haryana High Court bench to be established in Gurugram, marking a fresh push for a decades‑old proposal.
A Member of Parliament from Rajasthan, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party, has revived a demand that has lingered for several decades: the establishment of a Punjab and Haryana High Court bench in Gurugram.
The proposal, which has been floated by various leaders over the years, seeks to create a dedicated bench that would handle cases from both Punjab and Haryana, thereby reducing the caseload on the main High Court in Chandigarh.
The MP’s call comes amid growing concerns about the backlog of cases in the region and the need for a more efficient judicial system. By positioning the bench in Gurugram, the MP argues that the location would be accessible to both states and could serve as a neutral venue.
The demand has been met with mixed reactions. While some judicial experts see merit in the idea, others caution that the logistical and administrative challenges could outweigh the benefits.
The MP has urged state and central authorities to revisit the proposal and consider a formal study to assess its feasibility.
The proposal, which has been floated by various leaders over the years, seeks to create a dedicated bench that would handle cases from both Punjab and Haryana, thereby reducing the caseload on the main High Court in Chandigarh.
The MP’s call comes amid growing concerns about the backlog of cases in the region and the need for a more efficient judicial system. By positioning the bench in Gurugram, the MP argues that the location would be accessible to both states and could serve as a neutral venue.
The demand has been met with mixed reactions. While some judicial experts see merit in the idea, others caution that the logistical and administrative challenges could outweigh the benefits.
The MP has urged state and central authorities to revisit the proposal and consider a formal study to assess its feasibility.