When Can Anticipatory Bail Be Confirmed After Joining Investigation if the Accusation is Based Solely on a Co-Accused’s Disclosure Statement Under NDPS?

The High Court held that when an accused is sought to be implicated in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the High Court’s Dismissal of a Writ Petition for Non-Prosecution Establish Any Substantive Legal Principle or Precedent?

When a writ petition is dismissed solely due to the petitioner’s failure to prosecute, no new legal principle is created

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention Warrant Bail Even in Serious Offences? Punjab & Haryana High Court Affirms the Primacy of Article 21 and Speedy Trial—Guidance on Bail under BNS, 2023

The Court held that inordinate undertrial detention, even in serious non-bailable offences, necessitates bail when trial is unreasonably delayed and

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Execution Proceedings Be Stayed Subject to Payment Terms in a Decree—Consensus-Driven Settlement and Lifting of Attachment Under Article 227: Precedent Value of Consent Orders in Execution Matters

The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that execution proceedings—including auction of an attached property—may be stayed and then fully

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Execution Proceedings Under Article 227 Be Settled Through a Compromise During Challenge to Attachment Orders? — Reaffirmation of Existing Law on Settlement in Execution Petitions

Settlement between judgment debtor and decree holder before the High Court is permitted and, upon consensus, the High Court may

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can the High Court Direct Publication of Supplementary / Revised Results for Teacher Recruitment When a Division Bench Has Set Aside Such Relief?

The Patna High Court has dismissed writ petitions seeking direction for publication of supplementary/revised results in teacher recruitment, holding itself

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November 2, 2025 | Patna High Court

Can a Sub-Registrar Lawfully Refuse to Register a Sale Deed of Undivided Joint Property in Absence of Co-Sharers’ Consent? – Orissa High Court Affirms Statutory Position and Mandates Written Reasons for Refusal

The Orissa High Court reaffirms that a Sub-Registrar cannot orally refuse to receive a sale deed for registration, even if

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November 2, 2025 | Orissa High Court

Can Sentences Under Sections 450 and 304 Part II IPC Be Reduced to Period Undergone on Consideration of Time Already Served and Good Conduct in Custody?

The High Court of Tripura holds that in the absence of adverse conduct during custody and after significant period served,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Tripura

Does Payment to One Partner Discharge Liability Under Section 138 NI Act When Cheque Issued to Another? Clarification on Rebuttal of Presumptions and Payment by/To Partners in Criminal Appeals Against Acquittal

The Himachal Pradesh High Court clarified that, on facts, payment to one partner can discharge the accused’s liability under Section

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Moratorium under Sections 14 and 101 of IBC Stay Section 138 NI Act Proceedings Against Directors and Guarantors?—Precedent Upheld

Clarifies that the moratorium under IBC stays criminal proceedings under Section 138 NI Act only against the corporate debtor and

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Does Payment to One Partner Constitute Discharge of Liability Under Section 138 NI Act When Cheque Is Issued to Another Partner? — Reaffirmation of Existing Legal Principles on Rebuttal of Presumption in Cheque Dishonour Cases

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that in cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, payment made to

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can an Objection of Non-Joinder of Necessary Parties Be Raised at the Stage of Final Arguments? — Reaffirmation of Waiver Under Order 1 Rule 13 CPC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court reiterated that objections regarding non-joinder or mis-joinder of parties must be raised at the earliest

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh