Does Non-Registration of FIR After Prior Enquiry Constitute Wilful Disobedience of Court Directions to Register FIR for Cognizable Offences?

The High Court clarified that where, pursuant to its previous directions to register FIRs for cognizable offences following due process,

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

No Expansion or Relaxation of Bail Principles at Final Stage of Prosecution Evidence – Precedent Affirmed and Binding on Lower Courts

The High Court reaffirms that regular bail should not be granted under Section 483 of the BNSS, 2023, after examination

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Regular Bail Be Granted at the Fag End of Trial When All Prosecution Witnesses Are Examined? — Punjab & Haryana High Court Reaffirms the Principle

The Court held that regular bail should not be granted at the stage where the trial is nearly complete and

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under Section 482 BNSS for Offences Under Sections 127(6), 351(2) BNS, and Section 4 POCSO Act?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, while granting anticipatory bail under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023,

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Actual Salary for Compensation under Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act Include Allowances? High Court Affirms Supreme Court Precedent as Binding

Salary Assessment for Deceased in Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Awards—Clarification on Inclusion of Allowances, Application of Future Prospects, and Correct

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Lengthy Pre-Trial Detention, Doubtful Involvement, and Magisterial Nature Mandate Bail Under BNS Section 483?

The Punjab & Haryana High Court affirms that where the accused’s involvement is doubtful, pre-trial custody is prolonged, and the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Regular Bail Be Granted in Economic Offences Under Section 483 BNSS?—Clarification on the Role of Custody Period, Pending Magisterial Trial, and Doubtful Involvement

The High Court clarified that, in a magisterial trial for economic offences under Section 420 and 120-B IPC, an accused

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Quash FIRs Under Section 306 IPC (Abetment of Suicide) Based on Compromise? Clarification of Inherent Powers Under Section 528 BNSS and Section 482 CrPC

  Summary Category Data Case Name CRM-M/36468/2025 of HIMANSHU AHUJA AND OTHERS Vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER CNR PHHC011052612025

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Is Deposit of Minimum 20% Compensation Mandatory for Suspension of Sentence in Cheque Dishonour Convictions? Punjab & Haryana High Court Reaffirms Discretion Under Section 148 NI Act

The court reaffirms that, following Supreme Court precedent, appellate courts must ordinarily mandate deposit of at least 20% of the

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Is Additional Compensation for “Future Prospects” Mandatory in Motor Accident Claims if the Claimant in Government Service Suffers No Salary Loss? — Precedent Affirmed

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana affirms that where a government servant claimant suffers no loss of salary, no

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Subsequent Change in Compassionate Appointment Policy Bar Claims Arising Under the Previous Policy? – Binding Clarification on Retrospective Application and Administrative Duty

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has reaffirmed that, for ex-gratia/compassionate appointment, the policy in force when the cause of

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Joining Investigation Satisfy ‘Cooperation’ for Anticipatory Bail Under BNSS? Reaffirmation of Existing Precedent by Punjab & Haryana High Court

The High Court reaffirmed that, once an accused joins investigation and responds to lawful queries, their cooperation cannot be doubted

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November 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana