Chandigarh: The Punjab Cabinet gathered for an urgent online session to discuss the Union Government notification appointing Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as the regular Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. With ministers joining from various district headquarters, the agenda centered on reviewing legal frameworks and considering a potential Vidhan Sabha session to discuss the development. Justice Mishra’s tenure as Acting Chief Justice included recent rulings concerning employee compensation structures, which remain a subject of active policy discussion within state departments.
During the meeting, participants noted that the central notification proceeded on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. State officials affirmed that constructive administrative dialogue remains essential when addressing institutional processes and judicial appointments. The leadership maintained that all legislative and legal considerations will be reviewed systematically to ensure smooth governance and uphold institutional norms across the state.
