Can a Petition under Article 226/227 for Protection of Life and Liberty Be Dismissed for Wrong Disclosure of Address?

The High Court reaffirmed that filing a writ petition seeking protection of life and liberty with a false claim regarding

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Filing of a Cancellation Report by the Police Render Petitions Seeking Quashing of FIR Infructuous?

The Court reaffirmed that once a cancellation report is filed before the trial court, petitions seeking quashing of the same

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Section 482 of BNSS, 2023 Confer Power to Grant Anticipatory Bail? Judicial Clarification on Scope and Limits of Pre-arrest Bail

The Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that anticipatory bail can be granted under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Interim Bail Under the NDPS Act Automatically Lapse Upon Receipt of FSL Report? High Court Reaffirms Precedent on Conditional Bail Cancellation by Trial Courts

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reaffirmed that when interim bail is expressly granted until receipt of the Forensic

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Is a Habeas Corpus Petition Maintainable When the Alleged Detenue Is Already in Lawful Custody of the Petitioner?

The court clarified that where the alleged detenue is found to be in the lawful custody of the petitioner, habeas

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Proceedings Under Section 174-A IPC Be Quashed When the Main Complaint Under Section 138 NI Act Is Withdrawn After Settlement? – Reaffirmation of Precedent by the Punjab & Haryana High Court

The court reaffirms that once the underlying complaint under Section 138 of the NI Act is withdrawn due to settlement,

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When is Compliance With Court Directions Adequate to Ward Off Contempt? Reaffirmation of Requirements for Disposal of Contempt Petitions Post-Compliance

The High Court clarified that once the respondent demonstrates compliance with the court’s prior directions—by issuing a well-reasoned, speaking order

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a Subsequent Application Be Allowed When an Identical Previous Application Attained Finality? High Court Reaffirms Principle of Finality of Orders

The High Court has clarified that once an application is dismissed and the order attains finality (not having been challenged),

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Are Filial Consortium and Enhanced Compensation Under “Conventional Heads” Mandatorily Payable to Deceased’s Mother and Siblings in Motor Accident Claims?

Punjab & Haryana High Court confirms that, post–Pranay Sethi and Magma General Insurance, compensation for loss of estate, funeral expenses

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Non-Specification of Passage ‘Khasra Number’ in Revenue Records Defeat Establishment of Right of Way? High Court Reverses Appellate Court for Overlooking Demarcation Evidence

The High Court clarifies that credible oral and documentary evidence from official demarcation proceedings and contemporaneous conduct can establish the

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Dismiss Petitions Without a Speaking Order? – Clarification on Judicial Duty of Reasoned Decisions

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reaffirmed that dismissal orders must contain judicial reasoning and cannot be unreasoned or

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a High Court Direct Investigation by an Independent Agency or Senior Police Officer under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 After Filing of a Cancellation Report?

The High Court dismissed as withdrawn a petition seeking transfer of investigation to an independent agency once a cancellation report

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September 15, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana