Can a Writ Petition Challenging a Termination Order Be Withdrawn with Liberty to Approach an Alternative Forum?

The Court reaffirmed that a petitioner may withdraw a writ petition with liberty to challenge the impugned termination order before

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November 5, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Prolonged Incarceration Justify Bail in NDPS Commercial Quantity Cases Despite Section 37? — Punjab & Haryana High Court Reaffirms Bail Rights Emphasising Article 21

The Court reiterated that the constitutional right to personal liberty under Article 21 can override the statutory embargo under Section

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November 5, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a Second Appeal Be Dismissed Solely for Non-Prosecution Under High Court Jurisdiction?

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana reaffirmed that an appeal may be dismissed for want of prosecution if the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Dismissal of a Writ Petition for Non-Prosecution Amount to a Decision on Merits? When Is Such a Dismissal to Be Treated as Having Precedential or Binding Effect?

The court dismissed the writ petition for non-prosecution after noting the petitioner’s repeated absence; no determination on merits was made,

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Temporary Disability In Motor Accident Claims Justify Enhancement of Compensation? — High Court Affirms Existing Law on Nature of Disability and Compensation Assessment

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana confirms that only permanent disabilities or those likely to persist justify enhancement in

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a De-recognition of Qualification by Authorities Operate Retrospectively to Invalidate Appointments Already Made? – No Substantial Law Decided When Service Has Ended and Benefits Are Granted

The Punjab & Haryana High Court did not finally decide on the substantial questions of law regarding retrospective operation of

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can an Employee Claim Promotion or Seniority Benefits When Lacking Essential Qualifications at the Relevant Time? – High Court Reaffirms Precedent and Denies Relief

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reaffirmed that an employee who did not possess the requisite qualifications at the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can A Petition Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution When No Party Appears for the Petitioner at Consecutive Hearings?

The High Court reaffirmed that petitions may be dismissed for non-prosecution if the petitioner repeatedly fails to appear. This judgment

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Temporary Disability Justify Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claims? — Reaffirmation of the Tribunal’s Discretion on Quantum of Award

The Punjab & Haryana High Court held that a temporary disability, which is likely to improve over time according to

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Have to Award Higher Compensation for Grievous Injuries in the Absence of Permanent Disability?

The High Court reaffirmed that even without permanent disability, courts must award fair and enhanced compensation under special heads (pain

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can an Appeal Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution When the Appellant Fails to Appear?

The court reaffirmed that when an appellant repeatedly fails to appear or show interest in prosecuting an appeal, dismissal for

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Dismissal of a Second Appeal for Non-Prosecution Establish or Affect Any Substantive Legal Principle or Precedent?

A second appeal was dismissed for non-prosecution after the appellants failed to appear before the High Court of Punjab &

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana