Centre Ignored Punjab Govt’s Views In Appointment Of Justice Ashwini Kumar Mishra As Chief Justice: Harpal Singh Cheema

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1. Sun, 6 September 2026

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   • oneindia.com15:01first to report
     Centre Ignored Punjab Govt’s Views In Appointment Of Justice Ashwini Kumar Mishra As Chief Justice: Harpal Singh Cheema

     AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema questioned Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra's appointment as Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice without Punjab Government consultation.

   • newindianexpress.com15:07
     Punjab government opposes Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra's elevation as High Court Chief Justice

     CHANDIGARH: A row has erupted in Punjab over the appointment of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, with the AAP

2. Mon, 7 September 2026

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   • Times of India01:25
     'Our consent wasn't taken': Punjab govt objects to appointment of new HC CJ

     The Punjab cabinet passed a resolution against the Centre's appointment of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra. This action was taken after the Centre notified the appointment without state government consent. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated this violated constitutional norms and procedures. He described the appointment as an assault on Punjab's rights by the central government. The state government believes the Centre acted too hastily in this matter.