General information only. High Court jurisdiction and the appropriate writ or appeal depends on the specific facts, the nature of the order challenged, and current procedural rules. This page is not legal advice. Contact Tricity Law Firm to discuss your matter.
Tricity Law Firm appears before the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh. Adv. Kamal Grover (Enrol. No. P/802/2002) has practised before the High Court since 2002, handling writ petitions, service matters, criminal matters, civil revisions, matrimonial appeals, and RERA appeals.
Jurisdiction of the Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has jurisdiction over the States of Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. It exercises:
- Original jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution (writ petitions)
- Appellate jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters from District Courts
- Criminal jurisdiction for anticipatory bail, bail in serious matters, and criminal appeals
- Supervisory jurisdiction over all subordinate courts and tribunals in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh
Matters the Firm Handles at High Court Level
Writ Petitions (Article 226 of the Constitution)
Writ petitions may be filed before the High Court to enforce fundamental rights or legal rights against the State and its authorities. Common writ petitions include:
- Mandamus — to direct a public authority to perform a statutory duty
- Certiorari — to quash an illegal order of a lower court or tribunal
- Habeas Corpus — challenging unlawful detention
- Prohibition — to prevent a court or authority from exceeding jurisdiction
Writ petitions in service matters (government employees, pensioners), education matters (admission, examination disputes), and administrative matters are among the most common before the Punjab & Haryana High Court.
Criminal Appeals and Bail
- Appeals against convictions or acquittals from the Sessions Court
- Bail applications (anticipatory and regular) in serious non-bailable offences
- Criminal revision petitions
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Matrimonial Appeals
Appeals from Family Court orders (divorce, custody, maintenance) are filed before the Punjab & Haryana High Court.
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Civil Revisions and Second Appeals
Civil revisions and second appeals from civil court orders may be filed before the High Court where permitted under applicable law.
RERA Appeals
Appeals from orders of RERA Punjab and HRERA (Appellate Tribunal) may be filed before the High Court on questions of law.
How to Approach the High Court
- Consult an advocate enrolled at the Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar.
- Provide all relevant orders, documents, and facts.
- The advocate prepares the petition/appeal, briefs counsel if a senior is required, and files the matter.
- A case number is assigned and the matter is listed for hearing.
- Service is effected on the opposite party and the matter proceeds to hearing.
Advocate Details
Adv. Kamal Grover is enrolled with the Bar Council of Punjab (Enrol. No. P/802/2002) and holds a B.A., LL.B from Punjab University, Chandigarh. He practises before the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
Chamber: No. 129, Opposite Multi-Level Car Parking, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh — 160001
Last reviewed: August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What matters can be taken directly to the Punjab & Haryana High Court?
The High Court can be approached directly (under Article 226) for writ petitions involving fundamental or constitutional rights against the State. For criminal matters, anticipatory bail applications can be filed directly before the High Court or Sessions Court. Appeals from lower courts require that the lower court proceedings be completed first, with limited exceptions.
Is it necessary to first exhaust lower court remedies before approaching the High Court?
As a matter of judicial practice, High Courts generally expect parties to first exhaust available remedies before lower courts or tribunals, unless there are exceptional reasons. The advocate can assess whether direct High Court filing is appropriate in your matter.
How long does a High Court matter take?
Duration depends on the nature of the matter, urgency, court schedule, and whether interim relief is granted. Writ petitions involving fundamental rights or service matters may be resolved relatively quickly where the issue is clear; complex appeals and revisions may take longer.
Contact Tricity Law Firm
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Email: adv.kamal.grover@gmail.com
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