Upholds Existing Precedent; Confirming Courts’ Power to Dismiss Non-Prosecuted Appeals as Binding Authority—No New Law Created

The High Court affirms the principle that lack of appearance by the appellant, even at the preliminary hearing stage before

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a Second Appeal Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution If the Appellants Fail to Appear or Comply with Court Directions?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that appellate courts may dismiss second appeals for non-prosecution where appellants repeatedly fail

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Does a Transfer Order Become Unchallengeable on “Couple Case” Grounds Upon Change in Marital Status?

The court clarified that a transfer order previously stayed on the “couple case” ground becomes unchallengeable if the couple status

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under the New BNSS, 2023? Clarification and Binding Authority from the Punjab & Haryana High Court

The High Court clarifies that anticipatory bail under Section 482(2) BNSS, 2023 is to be granted where the accused has

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Is Civil Court Jurisdiction Barred by Section 145 of the Electricity Act, 2003? – Reaffirmation of Existing Precedent by Punjab & Haryana High Court

Court reaffirmed that the civil courts have no jurisdiction in matters where Section 145 bars such jurisdiction, following its own

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Article 227 Permit Setting Aside Subordinate Court Orders When the Underlying Application Is Voluntarily Withdrawn? — Clarification of High Court’s Supervisory Power

The High Court clarified that it may set aside an order of a subordinate court allowing additional evidence if the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of an Application for Additional Evidence by the Plaintiff Require the Court to Set Aside Prior Orders Allowing It?

When a plaintiff withdraws an application for additional evidence, any order permitting such evidence may be set aside, allowing the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a High Court Dispose of a Civil Revision Petition With Liberty to Revive, When the Petitioner Repeatedly Seeks Adjournments? – Precedent for Disposing Inactive Petitions Under Article 227

The High Court clarified that where a petitioner repeatedly seeks adjournments and expresses inability to argue, the Court may dispose

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a Party Withdraw a Revision Petition With Liberty to File Fresh Objections Against an Attachment Order Under Article 227?

The High Court affirmed a party’s right to withdraw a revision petition under Article 227, granting explicit liberty to file

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Settlement of Disputes at Mediation Centres Entitle Parties to Refund of Court Fees Under Section 89 CPC?

Clarification Following Supreme Court Precedent: Liberal Interpretation for Refund of Court Fees in All Legally Valid Out-of-Court Settlements   Summary

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Non-Appearance of Appellants Justify Dismissal of a Second Appeal for Non-Prosecution?

The High Court reiterates that appellate courts may dismiss a regular second appeal at the preliminary stage for non-prosecution if

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana