Is Non-Examination of Key Cited Witnesses Fatal to the Prosecution When Other Direct Testimony Inspires Confidence?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court confirmed that conviction under Sections 356, 457, and 511 IPC can be sustained even

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September 11, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Is Enhanced Severance Compensation Justified in Land Acquisition? Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Reference Court’s Application of Higher Rates – Binding Precedent Explained

The Punjab & Haryana High Court reaffirmed the Reference Court’s approach to enhanced severance compensation for land bifurcated by railway

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September 11, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Offences of Predominantly Private Nature Under IPC be Quashed Based on Compromise Under Section 528 BNSS, 2023? – Punjab & Haryana High Court Reaffirms Principles and Applies Them to BNSS

The Punjab & Haryana High Court confirms that the established principles for quashing of criminal proceedings based on compromise—previously applied

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September 11, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention Justify Grant of Bail in Heinous Offences When Trial Is Delayed and Investigation Is Complete?

The court clarified that prolonged incarceration, non-expeditious trial, and completion of investigation may warrant release on bail even in serious

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September 11, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can an Appellate Court Allow Withdrawal of Suit with Liberty to File Afresh Without a Reasoned Order?

The Court clarified that discretionary power under Order XXIII Rule 1(3) CPC to grant leave to withdraw and refile a

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September 11, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Recovery of Excess Gratuity Paid to a Retired Employee Be Pursued When There Is No Fraud or Misrepresentation?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirmed that, in the absence of fraud or misrepresentation, an employer cannot recover excess

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September 11, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Compliance With a Court’s Direction to Pass a Speaking Order Purge Contempt, If Such Order is Duly Passed and Communicated? — Clarification on Scope and Remedy in Contempt Jurisdiction

The High Court clarified that when a public authority passes a speaking order as directed and duly communicates it, the

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September 11, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Completion of Investigation Participation Obligate Confirmation of Interim Anticipatory Bail Under Section 482 BNSS?

The Punjab & Haryana High Court reaffirmed that when an accused granted interim anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Upholding Existing Bail Principles under the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS), Punjab & Haryana High Court Reaffirms Grant of Anticipatory Bail Where Accused Has Fully Cooperated; Serves as Binding Authority within Jurisdiction

The High Court reaffirmed that when an accused joins and cooperates with investigation under the BNS, anticipatory bail protection may

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Anticipatory Bail Be Made Absolute After Interim Protection Under Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Punjab & Haryana High Court reaffirms that once an accused joins investigation and cooperates as directed, interim anticipatory bail can

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Does a Defendant’s Failure to Raise Objection on Ad Valorem Court Fee Deprive Them of Contesting Possession Suits?

The Punjab & Haryana High Court in 2025 reaffirmed that a defendant cannot challenge a suit for want of ad

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Voluntary Release of Claimed Amount by Municipal Corporation Render a Writ Petition Infructuous? — Clarification on Mootness and Judicial Disposal When Relief Is Granted During Pendency

Where the relief sought in a writ petition is fully granted by the respondent authority during the pendency of proceedings,

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana