Punjab and Haryana High Court to Hear Challenge Against Haryana's Prosecution Service Rule Amendments

The Punjab and Haryana High Court scheduled a hearing on March 30 for a petition challenging Haryana's amendment to prosecution service rules that allowed promotions to senior posts without public advertisement. Advocate Pardeep Kumar Rapria argues the changes violate the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, by restricting eligibility to serving officers and excluding advocates with over 15 years' experience. The court has issued notice to the Haryana government, which must respond to the petition.