Can a Bank Account be Defrozen During Ongoing Criminal Investigation When the Account Holder Is Not an Accused?

The Calcutta High Court, reaffirming existing principles, held that a bank account can remain frozen during investigation, even if the

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September 15, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does Correction of Revenue Records Prove Tenancy for Exemption from Pre-emption? Punjab & Haryana High Court’s Clarification on Section 17-AA of Punjab Security of Land Tenure Act

The High Court reaffirms that mere correction of revenue records, even if made after due notice and with official corroboration,

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Criminal Proceedings Under Sections 323, 506, 34, and 308 IPC Be Quashed On the Basis of a Compromise Between the Parties? — Affirming Precedent on Inherent Powers to Quash in Compoundable and Certain Non-Compoundable Offences

The High Court reaffirms the principles that criminal cases of a personal nature, including those involving Section 308 IPC, may

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can a Second Appeal Be Dismissed Solely for Non-Prosecution? Reaffirmation of Court’s Discretion to Dismiss for Want of Prosecution as Binding Precedent

The Punjab & Haryana High Court confirmed that if an appellant is duly served but fails to pursue their second

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Quash FIRs Involving Non-Compoundable Offences Based on Settlement? — Reaffirmation of Discretionary Inherent Powers Under Section 528 B.N.S.S.

Punjab & Haryana High Court underscores the High Court’s wide inherent powers to quash criminal proceedings, even for non-compoundable offences,

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When is Anticipatory Bail Confirmed After Interim Protection and Completion of Investigation? Clarification, Not New Law; Confirmed Precedent Value

The High Court reaffirmed that anticipatory (interim) bail can be made absolute once the accused has joined investigation and is

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Relief for Interest on Delayed Gratuity Payment Survive After Principal Amount Is Paid?

Where the main grievance underlying a writ petition is redressed by payment of dues during the pendency of the petition,

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Reliance on an Earlier High Court Judgment Establish Binding Authority for Identically Situated Petitioners?

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana summarily disposed of the petition by applying its prior decision in Sandeep Kumar

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Calcutta High Court Decision in MAT/1162/2025 Clarify the Procedural Status and Effect of Collective Disposition of Appeals with Connected Applications

The court expressly disposed of all linked appeals and applications together, providing formal clarity on the status of each proceeding

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September 15, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Does a Writ Petition Challenging Debarment Become Infructuous Once the Period of Debarment Expires?

The Madras High Court has reaffirmed that when the period of debarment/cancellation in an administrative order has already expired by

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September 15, 2025 | Madras High Court

Can a Writ Petition Be Withdrawn With Liberty to Pursue Alternative Remedies as a Matter of Right? (High Court’s Reaffirmation of Procedural Practice)

The Jharkhand High Court upholds existing precedent by permitting the withdrawal of a writ petition with liberty to seek remedies

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand