Clarifies That Extended Pre-trial Detention Can Override NDPS Act Bail Restrictions Based on Article 21 — Judgment Follows and Applies Supreme Court and Division Bench Precedents, Serving as Strong Binding Authority in Punjab and Haryana Summary Category Data Case Name CRM-M/30507/2025 of GURMEET SINGH @ GEETA Vs STATE OF PUNJAB CNR PHHC010875392025 Date of […]
The Court affirmed that criminal proceedings, even under Sections 295A, 457, 380, and 34 IPC, may be quashed if the parties reach a genuine compromise, in line with established precedent (Kulwinder Singh and Gian Singh). This judgment reinforces the High Court’s approach and confirms its binding value for similar petitions involving private disputes settled amicably. […]
The High Court reaffirmed that, where an accused faces prolonged incarceration with substantial trial delay, the right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution may override the statutory embargo on bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act—even if commercial quantity is involved. This decision follows and applies Supreme Court precedents, making […]
The High Court holds that where police conduct due enquiry in accordance with prior directions and civil suits on the same cause have been dismissed, contempt is not made out for non-registration of FIR. Reaffirms adherence to Supreme Court precedent (Lalita Kumari), clarifies limits of contempt in such scenarios, and serves as binding authority within […]
The High Court of Jharkhand clarifies that once a reasoned order is passed in compliance with an earlier writ direction, contempt proceedings are unsustainable unless non-compliance is specifically demonstrated. This judgment reinforces settled precedent and is binding authority for subordinate courts and tribunals dealing with satisfaction of court directions in contempt cases. Summary Category […]
The High Court clarified that where, pursuant to its previous directions to register FIRs for cognizable offences following due process, an enquiry had already concluded on the matter and relevant civil suits were dismissed for non-prosecution, contempt is not made out for failure to register a fresh FIR on the same facts. The judgment upholds […]
The High Court reaffirms that regular bail should not be granted under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023, after examination of all prosecution witnesses in a murder (Sections 302/120-B IPC) case, when the trial is at its concluding stage. This holding upholds existing bail jurisprudence and serves as binding authority for subordinate courts within the […]
The Court held that regular bail should not be granted at the stage where the trial is nearly complete and all prosecution witnesses have been examined, reaffirming existing precedent. The judgment is a binding authority on subordinate courts in Punjab & Haryana for bail jurisprudence under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Summary Category […]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, while granting anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, affirms the continuity of pre-arrest bail jurisprudence analogous to CrPC Section 438. The decision reiterates that, subject to investigation cooperation, custodial interrogation is not always necessary even in sexual offence cases — cementing the application […]
The Delhi High Court has clarified that while the RPwD Act mandates reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) at the initial recruitment stage, there is no statutory or constitutional requirement for reservation at the stage of confirmation tests. However, “relaxed standards” and reasonable accommodation must be applied for the PwBD category in such internal […]
Delhi High Court clarifies that mere abnormal liver function tests do not justify disqualification from Agniveervayu or similar Air Force recruitment unless specific medical conditions listed in para 83(b) of the Medical Examinations Manual are met; precedent value is binding for subordinate courts and clarifies application of existing standards. Summary Category Data Case Name […]
The Delhi High Court upholds that the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 does not mandate reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) at the stage of confirmation tests; however, it requires relaxed standards and reasonable accommodation for PwBDs. The precedent is binding within Delhi and provides a framework for how recommendations by the […]