Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under Section 482 of BNSS When the Only Evidence Against the Accused Is a Co-accused’s Disclosure Statement in NDPS Cases? — Authority Reaffirmed and Clarified by the Punjab & Haryana High Court

The High Court clarified that pre-arrest bail can be considered where the only evidence against the accused is a disclosure

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Non-filing of Written Statement Before an Application under Section 8 of the Arbitration Act in Non-Commercial Suits Mandate Striking Off Defence?—High Court Clarifies Directory Nature of Order VIII Rule 1 CPC for Non-Commercial Disputes

Punjab & Haryana High Court holds that the mandatory time-limits for filing written statements under Order VIII Rule 1 CPC

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Clarify the Principles Governing Anticipatory Bail and Its Conditions?

Clarification on Anticipatory Bail Principles under BNSS: Punjab & Haryana High Court upholds detailed conditional bail, affirms non-blanket protection, and

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Interim Anticipatory Bail Under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Become Absolute Upon Joining Investigation? High Court Reiterates Conditions and Limits

The High Court clarifies that interim anticipatory bail granted under Section 482(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, becomes

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Settlement Before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre Mandate Disposal of Pending Writ Petitions in Terms Thereof?—Binding Authority from Punjab & Haryana High Court

The High Court holds that when parties to a writ petition arrive at a mediated settlement formally recorded before the

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Future Prospects Be Awarded in Motor Accident Compensation When the Deceased Held a Permanent Job? Clarification and Quantum Determination by the High Court

The court reaffirmed that when the deceased held a permanent job, future prospects (here, 50%) must be added to the

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Procedural Deadlines for Closing Evidence Be Relaxed When Medical Grounds Cause Unavoidable Delay? – Clarification and Reaffirmation of Discretion in Procedural Law Under Article 227, Constitution of India

The High Court clarified that procedural law serves the cause of justice and should not defeat substantive rights where unavoidable

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Additional Evidence Be Permitted at a Late Stage Without Specific Disclosure? Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Strict Approach to Late Applications Under Article 227

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana reaffirmed that courts may rightly reject applications for leading additional evidence at an

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Interim Anticipatory Bail Under Section 482(2) BNSS Become Absolute Upon Compliance With Investigation Directives? — Clarification by Punjab & Haryana High Court

Anticipatory bail granted on interim basis under Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, was made absolute as the

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Pre-arrest Bail Under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 Be Made Absolute After Interim Protection—And What Are Its Statutory Limits?

The High Court clarified that pre-arrest bail granted under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, may be

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Non-Impleadment of a Necessary Party (Co-Owner) Bar Relief in a Suit for Declaration and Permanent Injunction? Clarification on Necessity of All Co-Owners in Partition/Title Suits

The High Court reaffirms that failure to implead all co-owners as parties—especially where a co-owner’s share is directly involved—precludes grant

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Prolonged Non-appearance of the Petitioner Mandate Dismissal of Writ Petitions for Want of Prosecution?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that a writ petition may be dismissed for want of prosecution where the

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana