Chandigarh, May 24 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday deferred hearing in the plea from Punjab government, seeking recall of the May 6 order that allowed release of additional water to Haryana from Bhakra Dam.

During the hearing on Friday, the Punjab government reiterated its allegations that "material facts" about the controversy were not brought to the notice of the court by Centre and Haryana, which led to the May 6 order. Punjab's counsel, senior advocate Gurminder Singh concluded his arguments on Friday and hearing was deferred for Monday (May 26) when Centre and Haryana will present their side of arguments.

On May 6, the high court directed Punjab government to not interfere with the functioning of the BBMB and abide b...