Does the Dismissal of a Revision Petition as Infructuous Set Any Legal Precedent on Merits?

The court confirmed that when a petition is dismissed as infructuous owing to events such as disposal of the main

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Withdrawal of a Second Appeal After Settlement Create Any Legal Precedent or Affect the Substantive Rights of Parties? (Existing Precedent Reaffirmed—Order Notes Only Procedural Dismissal; No Substantive Ratio Decidendi)

The High Court reiterated that when an appeal is withdrawn upon private settlement, and the order merely records such withdrawal,

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Second Appeal Lie When There Is No Substantial Question of Law? — Reaffirmation of Section 100 CPC Threshold and Fact-Finding Restraint

The Court once again holds that in the absence of any substantial question of law, no interference under Section 100

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can an Appellate Court Dismiss a Second Appeal for Default? — Precedent for Non-Prosecution Dismissals Upheld

The High Court reaffirmed that non-appearance by the appellant and apparent lack of interest justify dismissal of a second appeal

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October 30, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Is a Civil Revision Petition Dismissed for Default Due to Non-appearance?

High Court holds that persistent absence of the petitioner justifies dismissal for default; upholds established procedural practice. This decision stands

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

What are the Judicial Consequences When a Writ Petition is Dismissed for Non-Prosecution? Does Such Dismissal Amount to a Decision on Merits or Affect Future Rights?

The court affirmed that dismissal of a writ petition for non-prosecution is an order made due to lack of prosecution

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October 29, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does an Appellate Court Dismissal for Want of Prosecution Constitute a Decision on Merits or Leave Substantive Issues Unaddressed?

The appellate court reaffirmed that an appeal dismissed for want of prosecution, owing to the appellant’s repeated non-appearance, is not

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October 24, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Dismissal of an Appeal for Non-Prosecution Constitute a Decision on Merits or Only a Procedural Disposition?

Where an appeal is dismissed solely for non-prosecution with no representation for the appellant, the High Court’s order is procedural

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October 23, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Correction of Revenue Records Prove Tenancy for Exemption from Pre-emption? Punjab & Haryana High Court’s Clarification on Section 17-AA of Punjab Security of Land Tenure Act

The High Court reaffirms that mere correction of revenue records, even if made after due notice and with official corroboration,

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Criminal Proceedings Under Sections 323, 506, 34, and 308 IPC Be Quashed On the Basis of a Compromise Between the Parties? — Affirming Precedent on Inherent Powers to Quash in Compoundable and Certain Non-Compoundable Offences

The High Court reaffirms the principles that criminal cases of a personal nature, including those involving Section 308 IPC, may

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can a Second Appeal Be Dismissed Solely for Non-Prosecution? Reaffirmation of Court’s Discretion to Dismiss for Want of Prosecution as Binding Precedent

The Punjab & Haryana High Court confirmed that if an appellant is duly served but fails to pursue their second

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana