Can Bail Be Granted for Non-Commercial Quantity Ganja under the NDPS Act When the Accused Has Prior Criminal Cases? — Precedent Set by the Punjab and Haryana High Court

The High Court clarified that the pendency of other criminal cases against an accused is not, by itself, a ground

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of a Writ Petition Under Article 226 Result in Any Pronouncement on the Merits or Clarification of Law? (Binding Value of Dismissals on Withdrawal)

When a writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn at the very outset on request of the petitioner, the court does

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Is Administrative Compliance With Mandamus Orders Satisfied by Constituting an Expert Committee and Issuing a Speaking Order?

A High Court clarifies that compliance with mandamus for reconsideration of disputed exam answers is satisfied when the administrative body

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Punishment for Offences Under Sections 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 & 120-B IPC Be Reduced to Period Already Undergone on Ground of Good Conduct and No Repeat Offence?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court affirms trial and appellate court convictions under serious cheating and forgery offences, but reduces

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Pleas Raised in a Withdrawn Petition Under Section 482 CrPC Be Reserved for Argument Before the Trial Court? (No Substantive Legal Determination—Petition Dismissed as Withdrawn)

A petition under Section 482 CrPC was dismissed as withdrawn at the petitioner’s request, with liberty granted to raise all

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a High Court Have the Jurisdiction to Direct the State to Consider Interest on Delayed Honorarium Payments to Anganwadi Workers in a Suo Motu PIL?

Court affirms that, after ensuring clearance of withheld honorarium payments, it can direct the State to consider payment of interest

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a Plaintiff Amend the Property Description in a Partition Suit to Incorporate Subsequent Revenue Records During Trial? – Reaffirmation of Discretion under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC as Binding Authority

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reiterates that courts have wide discretion under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC to permit

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does an Executant Challenging Their Own Sale Deed Need to Pay Ad Valorem Court Fee? – Precedent Upheld by Punjab and Haryana High Court

Affirming settled law, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has reiterated that when an executant seeks cancellation of a sale

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Repeated Non-Appearance by Petitioners Result in Dismissal of a Writ Petition Under Articles 226/227 — And What Is the Precedent Value of Such a Dismissal?

When no appearance is made by petitioners despite opportunities, a writ petition under Articles 226/227 may be dismissed for want

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can an Appeal Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution When Service of Notice Remains Incomplete Due to Appellant’s Inaction? (Upholds Existing Precedent; High Court’s Approach to Procedural Defaults as Binding Authority)

The High Court has reaffirmed that failure by an appellant to facilitate service of notice—by not providing necessary addresses—may justify

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

What Is the Effect of Non-Prosecution on a Transfer Application?

When an applicant in a transfer petition fails to appear, the Punjab and Haryana High Court may dismiss the application

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Involvement in Multiple NDPS Cases Justify Preventive Detention under the PITNDPS Act? — High Court Upholds Detention Based on Habitual Offending and Sufficient Material, Clarifies Scope of Subjective Satisfaction

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that mere involvement in NDPS cases is not sufficient for preventive detention under

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October 31, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana