SC refuses to entertain Punjab's plea against giving more water to Haryana
Babushahi Network
New Delhi, July 29, 2025: Supreme Court has refused to entertain Punjab's plea against Punjab and Haryana High Court order directing state to comply with order giving 4500 cusec more water to Haryana. Decision to provide Haryana with more 4500 cusec water taken in a high level meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary.
Appearing for Punjab, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi informed the bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta that Haryana was already utilizing it 100 percent share in water. Apart from it Punjab provided 4000 cusecs water to Haryana on humanitarian ground.
Representing BBMB, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta disclosed to the bench that BBMB had decided to provide additional water to Haryana after meeting of all concerned. After that Punjab deployed Punjab Police to stop flow of water which was not in good taste.
After listening to arguments of all concerned the bench refused to entertain Punjab’s petition.