The High Court has affirmed that in situations where the judicial file cannot be traced and neither party cooperates by

High Court sets out that continued detention is unwarranted where the accused has no past criminal record, is not shown

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirmed that once the main FIR has been quashed on the basis of compromise,

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that, even after the closure of evidence and arguments, courts may permit admission

High Court reiterates that without first applying to the passport authority with supporting documents, a writ petition seeking correction in

The court reaffirms that compliance with an earlier judicial direction—particularly the issuance of a required “speaking order”—satisfies contempt requirements, even

Court reaffirms that the power to summon additional accused under Section 319 CrPC must be exercised before conclusion of trial

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirmed that when parties settle and the original maintenance petition under Section 125 CrPC

Where the State provides the substantive relief sought by petitioners during pendency of writ proceedings, and no residual grievance survives,

The High Court reaffirms that extended pre-trial custody and slow prosecution progress may warrant regular bail, even in grave offences

The court confirms that where neither an appellant nor their counsel appears or demonstrates diligence, a second appeal may be

The High Court reiterated that, when an appellant cannot be served despite efforts, and no alternative address is available, the