Does Prolonged Incarceration Justify Grant of Bail Under NDPS Act Despite Section 37 Embargo?

Clarifies That Extended Pre-trial Detention Can Override NDPS Act Bail Restrictions Based on Article 21 — Judgment Follows and Applies

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Criminal Proceedings under Sections 295A, 457, 380, and 34 IPC Be Quashed on the Basis of a Compromise Between the Parties?

The Court affirmed that criminal proceedings, even under Sections 295A, 457, 380, and 34 IPC, may be quashed if the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Regular Bail Be Granted in NDPS Cases Involving Commercial Quantity Due to Prolonged Incarceration and Delay in Trial, Despite Section 37 NDPS Act?

The High Court reaffirmed that, where an accused faces prolonged incarceration with substantial trial delay, the right to life and

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Is Contempt Established for Non-Registration of FIR under Lalita Kumari Guidelines? Does Prior Enquiry and Civil Proceedings Bar Contempt Action? — Existing Law Upheld, Precedent Confirmed, Binding Authority

The High Court holds that where police conduct due enquiry in accordance with prior directions and civil suits on the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Does Passing a Reasoned Order Satisfy a Court’s Mandate in Contempt Proceedings?

The High Court of Jharkhand clarifies that once a reasoned order is passed in compliance with an earlier writ direction,

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Does Non-Registration of FIR After Prior Enquiry Constitute Wilful Disobedience of Court Directions to Register FIR for Cognizable Offences?

The High Court clarified that where, pursuant to its previous directions to register FIRs for cognizable offences following due process,

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

No Expansion or Relaxation of Bail Principles at Final Stage of Prosecution Evidence – Precedent Affirmed and Binding on Lower Courts

The High Court reaffirms that regular bail should not be granted under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023, after examination

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Regular Bail Be Granted at the Fag End of Trial When All Prosecution Witnesses Are Examined? — Punjab & Haryana High Court Reaffirms the Principle

The Court held that regular bail should not be granted at the stage where the trial is nearly complete and

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under Section 482 BNSS for Offences Under Sections 127(6), 351(2) BNS, and Section 4 POCSO Act?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, while granting anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023,

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Candidates Be Disqualified from Air Force Recruitment Due to Mere Abnormal Liver Function Tests? — Reaffirmation of Medical Disqualification Standards in Defense Recruitment Manuals

Delhi High Court clarifies that mere abnormal liver function tests do not justify disqualification from Agniveervayu or similar Air Force

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Delhi