A High Court judgment confirms that once the admitted dues are paid during the pendency of a writ petition, the petition becomes infructuous and is liable to be dismissed. The ruling upholds settled legal principle and may be relied on for similar scenarios involving government or institutional contractors. Summary Category Data Case Name WPC/4150/2018 […]
Where a writ petition challenging land acquisition compensation is disposed of on the ground of alternative remedy, the High Court clarified that, if the petitioner files before the appropriate authority within four weeks, such authority should account for the period the writ remained pending when considering limitation. This decision upholds established remedial principles and serves […]
The Patna High Court unequivocally dismissed a writ petition seeking arrears of salary and promotional benefits filed 14 years after retirement, holding that such inordinate delay and laches are fatal to the maintainability of claims pertaining to service benefits. This judgment reinforces existing precedent, binding all subordinate courts within Bihar in service jurisprudence. Summary […]
The court clarified that, with consent of parties, the prevailing market value of property can be adopted during execution in partition matters, modifying earlier valuations. This judgment affirms the High Court’s jurisdiction under Article 227 to intervene and grant equitable relief when warranted by subsequent developments and party consensus. The ruling is binding authority within […]
The High Court has affirmed that a contempt petition disposed of upon a respondent’s compliance statement does not bar revival by the petitioner if the compliance statement is found untrue. This clarification upholds existing precedent and provides clear authority for subordinate courts in contempt proceedings to grant such liberty. Summary Category Data Case Name […]
The Court reiterates that, even when the accused has no prior criminal antecedents, bail in offences involving commercial quantity under the NDPS Act should only be considered after examination of important prosecution witnesses, or if undue delay occurs in the trial. This decision upholds current judicial standards and is binding on trial courts dealing with […]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that anticipatory bail can be declined under Section 482 BNSS when authorities demonstrate the necessity of custodial interrogation to uncover the identities of those who committed impersonation and furnished fake sureties. This judgment underscores that established principles guide the exercise of inherent powers in bail matters and maintains […]
High Court affirms that when investigation has been conducted fairly and in accordance with law, and material statements and complaints have been duly considered, no further judicial directions for change of investigating officer or investigative process are warranted under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The decision upholds the principle that such […]
The High Court reaffirmed that strict adherence to admission instructions—including requirements for the fee to be routed through specified NRI/foreign accounts—is mandatory in NRI quota medical admissions. Inadvertent or technical lapses by applicants do not entitle them to relief. The judgment upholds existing procedures, providing binding precedent for future admissions under NRI quotas in Haryana. […]
Clarification: High Courts Must Apply Prevailing Minimum Wage Rates and Follow Supreme Court Directions on Compensation Heads in Motor Accident Claims; Binding Precedent for All Subordinate Courts Summary Category Data Case Name FAO/1798/2019 of SANTOSH AND ANR Vs BALWINDER SINGH AND OTHERS CNR PHHC010019592019 Date of Registration 02-03-2019 Decision Date 01-09-2025 Disposal Nature DISPOSED […]
Courts may dismiss compensation enhancement appeals in motor accident matters when appellants repeatedly display a lack of pursuit and non-appearance, reaffirming settled principles. The ruling upholds existing precedent that parties must actively and diligently prosecute their cases, acting as a binding authority for similar future appeals before the Punjab & Haryana High Court. Summary […]
Probation can be granted even after conviction for serious economic offences, if co-accused have been similarly treated and the prosecution raises no objection; this judgment affirms earlier precedent and clarifies sentencing consistency for identically situated offenders. Applicable as binding precedent for subordinate courts in Punjab and Haryana, particularly in handling sentencing for similar offences. […]