Punjab & Haryana High Court Raps Haryana Forest Department for False Affidavits

The Punjab & Haryana High Court came down heavily on the Haryana Forest Department after discovering that affidavits filed by senior officials contained “absolutely false and misleading” statements.

Justice Sandeep Moudgil said such actions erode public trust in both governance and the judicial process. The issue arose from petitions seeking regularisation of services, where the State had falsely claimed full compliance with court directives.

Finding clear discrepancies, the Court warned that honesty in affidavits is essential and cautioned that contempt proceedings may follow if such conduct is repeated.