Can Regular Bail Be Granted Under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, When the Trial Is at Its Fag End?

The High Court reaffirms that when prosecution evidence is closed and trial is at its end stage, granting regular bail

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Willingness of a Minor and Consent of Grandparents Justify Transfer of Custody to the Natural Guardian Mother? — Existing Principles Reaffirmed as Binding Authority

Court explicitly reaffirms that a natural guardian mother is entitled to custody of her minor child where the minor expresses

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Bail Be Granted When Alleged Cash Transactions Remain Unproved at the Investigation Stage Under the BNSS, 2023? – Affirmation of Precedent on Liberty and Bail Discretion

The court affirmed that, where no credible evidence of significant cash payments exists in the investigation record, prolonged custody pending

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Pendency of Proclaimed Offender Status Bar Quashing of Criminal Proceedings Under Section 482 CrPC?

A criminal petition for quashing under Section 482 CrPC is not maintainable if the petitioners have been declared proclaimed persons;

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Exercise Writ Jurisdiction to Resolve Disputed Private Factual Issues in the Film & Television Industry When State Responsibility Is Denied?

When deeply contested facts are raised among private parties, and the State refuses responsibility for operational matters in an industry,

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September 15, 2025 | Calcutta High Court

Can Interest Be Awarded on Delayed Payment of Unutilised Privilege Leave Encashment Even If It Is Not Classified as a “Retiral Due”?

The Rajasthan High Court affirms that tribunals may award interest on delayed payments of unutilised privilege leave on retirement, even

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September 15, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

When Does Failure to Comply With Suspension Conditions Lead to Revocation of Suspension of Sentence in Criminal Revisions? — Reaffirmation of Precedent by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh reaffirmed that non-compliance with imposed conditions for suspension of sentence during criminal revision leads

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can a Suit Be Rejected Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC on the Sole Ground of an Order II Rule 2 CPC Bar?

A High Court ruling reaffirms that the bar under Order II Rule 2 CPC cannot be a standalone ground for

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Issue Directions to Authorities to Act Against Alleged Illegal Mining Under Expired Licenses?

The High Court reaffirmed its authority under Article 226 of the Constitution to direct government respondents to address allegations of

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When a Pending Petition Cannot Be Traced and Parties Do Not Respond: Can the Court Dispose of the Matter for Want of Prosecution?

The High Court has affirmed that in situations where the judicial file cannot be traced and neither party cooperates by

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Is Regular Bail Warranted for Undertrial Accused of Cheating and Immigration Offences? Clarification on Bail Principles and Conditions under Pretrial Detention

High Court sets out that continued detention is unwarranted where the accused has no past criminal record, is not shown

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Routine Administrative Delay by Government Justify Condonation of Inordinate Delay in Filing Written Statement? Delhi High Court Reaffirms Uniform Application of Order VIII Rule 1 CPC

The Delhi High Court reiterates that government departments are not entitled to special treatment regarding delay in filing written statements;

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Delhi