Public Faith In Judiciary Will Be Weakened: Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses To Answer Reference, Calls It 'Coram Non Judice'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to answer a reference question related to a legal matter, deeming the issue as "coram non-judice." The Court determined that the question posed did not involve an issue of law that required its intervention. The decision underscores the Court’s principle of focusing on cases with legal merit and not engaging in questions outside its jurisdiction. This ruling reflects the Court's approach to judicial efficiency, emphasizing that it will not entertain matters unless they are within its purview or related to active legal proceedings.