Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under Section 482 BNSS When Custodial Interrogation Is Sought to Identify Impersonators Providing Fake Sureties?

Punjab & Haryana High Court upholds the primacy of custodial interrogation when authorities need to uncover and identify impersonators supplying

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Does a Writ Petition Seeking Release of Admitted Contractual Dues Become Infructuous Due to Payment?

A High Court judgment confirms that once the admitted dues are paid during the pendency of a writ petition, the

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does the Pendency of a Writ Petition Extend Limitation for Fresh Claims in Land Acquisition Compensation Disputes? – Clarification of Remedial Rights

Where a writ petition challenging land acquisition compensation is disposed of on the ground of alternative remedy, the High Court

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September 4, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does a Writ Petition Seeking Service Benefits Decades After Retirement Merit Dismissal on Grounds of Delay and Laches?

The Patna High Court unequivocally dismissed a writ petition seeking arrears of salary and promotional benefits filed 14 years after

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September 4, 2025 | Patna High Court

Does Article 227 Enable High Courts to Modify the Valuation of Property for Partition During Execution in Light of Changed Market Conditions? Clarification, Procedure, and Consent in Property Auction Proceedings

The court clarified that, with consent of parties, the prevailing market value of property can be adopted during execution in

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Disposition of a Contempt Petition Bar Revival Where Compliance is Disputed?

The High Court has affirmed that a contempt petition disposed of upon a respondent’s compliance statement does not bar revival

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When is Bail Not Granted in Commercial Quantity NDPS Offences Pending Examination of Prosecution Witnesses?

The Court reiterates that, even when the accused has no prior criminal antecedents, bail in offences involving commercial quantity under

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under Section 482 BNSS When Custodial Interrogation Is Needed to Identify Impersonators and Ascertain Fake Sureties? — Existing Precedent Upheld

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that anticipatory bail can be declined under Section 482 BNSS when authorities demonstrate

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Section 528 of BNSS Empower High Courts to Direct Change of Investigating Officer or Manner of Investigation? Scope of Judicial Direction Clarified

High Court affirms that when investigation has been conducted fairly and in accordance with law, and material statements and complaints

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Non-Compliance with Prescribed NRI Fee Payment Instructions Forfeit Admission Rights in Medical NRI Quota?

The High Court reaffirmed that strict adherence to admission instructions—including requirements for the fee to be routed through specified NRI/foreign

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Have to Calculate Compensation Based on Prevailing Minimum Wage and Supreme Court Guidelines on Conventional Heads and Consortium?

Clarification: High Courts Must Apply Prevailing Minimum Wage Rates and Follow Supreme Court Directions on Compensation Heads in Motor Accident

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can an Appeal for Enhanced Compensation in Motor Accident Cases Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution?

Courts may dismiss compensation enhancement appeals in motor accident matters when appellants repeatedly display a lack of pursuit and non-appearance,

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana