Does Prolonged Delay in Criminal Trial Justify Leniency in Quantum of Sentence?

Clarification on Sentencing Discretion under Sections 399/402 IPC: Modification of Sentence Considering Delay and Reformative Purposes — Binding Authority Explained

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Partition Decree Require the Joinder of All Co-Sharers? Reaffirming the Legal Necessity for Proper Parties in Partition Suits (Binding Authority – Punjab & Haryana High Court)

The judgment affirms that a partition decree cannot be validly passed without impleading all necessary co-sharers as defendants, and strict

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of a Petition After Substantial Hearing Justify Imposition of Costs? *Reaffirmation of Court’s Discretion to Deter Frivolous or Dilatory Conduct in Exercise of Inherent Powers—Order is Binding; No New Precedent Created*

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana reiterates its discretion to impose costs when a petition is withdrawn after engaging

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Extended Pre-Trial Detention Violate Article 21 Where Trial Is Delayed? — Bail as a Rule, Jail as Exception Reaffirmed by High Court

The High Court has reaffirmed that further detention of an undertrial accused, when the trial is unduly delayed and key

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Contractual Workers Engaged Through Service Providers Seek Regularization?

The High Court has addressed whether individuals employed through service providers (outsourcing agencies) possess the legal right to claim regularization

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Writ Petitions Be Withdrawn After Settlement or Satisfaction of Claim? Clarifying the Court’s Power and Procedure

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that a writ petition may be withdrawn when the petitioner has received the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Partition Suit Require All Co-Sharers To Be Joined as Necessary Parties? High Court Reaffirms Mandatory Joinder, Dismissing Partial Partition Suits—Binding Authority for Subordinate Courts

The High Court strictly reaffirms that in partition suits, all co-sharers reflected in the revenue record must be impleaded as

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can the High Court Exercise Its Inherent Powers Under Section 482 CrPC to Quash FIRs When The Allegations Disclose a Prima Facie Case of Cheating, Forgery, and Criminal Breach of Trust? – Reaffirmation of Bhajan Lal Guidelines

The High Court has reaffirmed that it will not quash FIRs under Section 482 CrPC when specific allegations, taken at

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Whether a Contempt Petition Must Proceed When the Petitioner No Longer Presses the Matter Following a Speaking Order by the Authority: Does Withdrawal Preclude Further Judicial Consideration?

The High Court of Punjab & Haryana disposes of a contempt petition as ‘not pressed’ after the respondent-authority’s speaking order,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Anticipatory Bail Be Denied in NDPS “Commercial Quantity” Cases Based Solely on Co-Accused’s Disclosure?

The High Court reaffirmed that anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS in cases involving commercial quantity under NDPS Act can

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Grant of Anticipory Bail under Section 482 BNSS Depend on Parity with Co-Accused and Delay in FIR? — Precedential Guidance from Punjab & Haryana High Court

Anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the BNSS can be granted when co-accused have received similar relief and there is

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana