Archive · 27 May 2025
Central Govt Invokes Guru Gobind Singh in Water Dispute Case
The central government and Punjab government are arguing in court over water from the Bhakra-Nangal dam.
The central government wants to give more water to Haryana, and they used a story about a Sikh Guru who helped his enemies to support their argument.
Punjab disagrees, saying the decision to give water to Haryana wasn't handled properly and is against the rules.
The court is now considering the arguments from both sides and will make a decision later.
The central government's counsel referenced Guru Gobind Singh in court to support water allocation.
The case involves a dispute over releasing additional water to Haryana from Bhakra-Nangal dam.
Punjab government contests the decision, citing procedural irregularities.
Punjab claims the decision to release the water to Haryana was not properly recorded.
The court has reserved its verdict after hearing arguments from both sides.
- Who
- Central government counsel, Punjab government counsel
- What
- Hearing over water allocation from Bhakra-Nangal dam
- When
- Monday
- Where
- High Court
- Why
- Punjab government challenges the allocation of additional water to Haryana.
Punjab Government
Central Government
Water Allocation Decision
Punjab Government
Punjab government claims the decision to allocate water to Haryana was not properly recorded and followed correct procedures.
Central Government
The central government argues the decision was made with Punjab's knowledge and doesn't dispute the decision taken.
- Event
- Hearing regarding water allocation from Bhakra-Nangal dam.
- Parties Involved
- Central Govt, Punjab Govt, Haryana
- Dispute
- Additional water allocation to Haryana from Bhakra-Nangal dam
- Central Govt's Counsel
- Invoked Guru Gobind Singh
- Punjab's Claim
- Decision was not recorded as per the Article 166.
- Meeting Date
- May 2, Union home secretary chaired the meeting