Does Previous Criminal Antecedents Alone Justify Denial of Bail? High Court Upholds Principle That Each Case Requires Independent Consideration

The Court reiterates that while criminal antecedents are a relevant factor, bail must not be denied solely on that ground

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Lapse of Interest by the Appellant Result in Dismissal of Criminal Appeals for Non-prosecution?

The High Court reaffirmed that when an appellant fails to appear and shows no interest in pursuing the appeal, the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Dismissal of a Second Appeal for Non-Prosecution Constitute a Decision on the Merits or Affect the Substantive Legal Rights of the Parties?

The court reiterated that a second appeal dismissed solely for non-prosecution does not result in an adjudication on the merits

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for Offences Under Section 160(2) of the Railway Act, 1989? — Precedent on Scope and Application of BNSS Section 482

The High Court reaffirms that anticipatory bail relief under Section 482 of BNSS (analogous to CrPC Section 438) can be

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of a Petition Seeking Protection of Life and Liberty under Articles 226/227 Preclude Recourse to Alternative Remedies?

The Court affirms that when a writ petition under Articles 226/227 seeking protection of life and liberty is withdrawn by

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of a Petition Seeking Protection of Life and Liberty Under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution Bar A Petitioner from Pursuing Alternative Remedies?

The Punjab & Haryana High Court accepts withdrawal of a habeas corpus/writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 with liberty for

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Motor Accident Tribunal’s Excess Quantum Award Permit Recovery from Claimant After Disbursal? Clarification on Recovery of Excess Compensation Already Paid

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that, even if compensation awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal exceeds what

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Whether Compensation Over-Awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Can Be Recovered If Already Disbursed: Reaffirmation of Non-Recovery Principle in Motor Vehicle Claims Appeals

The Punjab & Haryana High Court affirms that, even where compensation awarded by a Tribunal is higher than legally warranted

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Prolonged Incarceration Justify Grant of Bail Under NDPS Act Despite Section 37 Embargo?

Clarifies That Extended Pre-trial Detention Can Override NDPS Act Bail Restrictions Based on Article 21 — Judgment Follows and Applies

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Criminal Proceedings under Sections 295A, 457, 380, and 34 IPC Be Quashed on the Basis of a Compromise Between the Parties?

The Court affirmed that criminal proceedings, even under Sections 295A, 457, 380, and 34 IPC, may be quashed if the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Regular Bail Be Granted in NDPS Cases Involving Commercial Quantity Due to Prolonged Incarceration and Delay in Trial, Despite Section 37 NDPS Act?

The High Court reaffirmed that, where an accused faces prolonged incarceration with substantial trial delay, the right to life and

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Is Contempt Established for Non-Registration of FIR under Lalita Kumari Guidelines? Does Prior Enquiry and Civil Proceedings Bar Contempt Action? — Existing Law Upheld, Precedent Confirmed, Binding Authority

The High Court holds that where police conduct due enquiry in accordance with prior directions and civil suits on the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana