Does Quashing of Criminal Proceedings Under Section 528 of BNSS Survive When State Investigation Exonerates the Accused?

Where criminal proceedings are found unsubstantiated after investigation and accused stands exonerated, petitions under Section 528 BNSS for quashing may

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Anticipatory Bail Continue Upon Compliance With Investigation — Clarification of Law Under Section 482 BNSS, 2023 (Corresponding to Section 438 CrPC)?

The High Court reaffirms that once an accused joins investigation as directed and is not required for further custodial interrogation,

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a High Court Direct Police Authorities to Decide a Representation Under Section 528 BNSS When a Police Inquiry Finds Allegations Baseless in the Context of an Ongoing Civil Land Dispute?

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana reaffirmed that when a police inquiry—prompted by a judicial directive—finds no evidence supporting

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Subsequent Modification of an Underlying Order by Appellate Proceedings Render Pending Contempt Petitions Infructuous?

Contempt jurisdiction ceases where the order alleged to have been disobeyed is modified in appeal—such petitions become infructuous and must

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of Execution Proceedings Render a Revision Petition Infructuous Under Article 227? Clarification from the Punjab and Haryana High Court

The High Court clarified that when execution proceedings are withdrawn, any pending revision petition challenging orders in those proceedings under

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Court Have Discretion to Reassess Property Market Value for Execution Proceedings After Substantial Delay When All Parties Consent? – Modification of Earlier Valuation Orders under Article 227 in Partition/Execution Cases

The Punjab and Haryana High Court clarified that where significant time has elapsed since an earlier property valuation order in

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention Violate the Right to Speedy Trial Even in Serious Offences?—Precedential Guidance from the Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Court held that continued incarceration pending a lengthy trial constitutes a violation of the right to speedy trial under

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Bail Be Granted Under NDPS Act for Commercial Quantity Recovery Before Examination of Key Prosecution Witnesses?

The court clarified that when commercial quantity of narcotic drugs is recovered, it is appropriate not to consider regular bail

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under Section 482 BNSS When Custodial Interrogation Is Sought to Identify Impersonators Providing Fake Sureties?

Punjab & Haryana High Court upholds the primacy of custodial interrogation when authorities need to uncover and identify impersonators supplying

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Article 227 Enable High Courts to Modify the Valuation of Property for Partition During Execution in Light of Changed Market Conditions? Clarification, Procedure, and Consent in Property Auction Proceedings

The court clarified that, with consent of parties, the prevailing market value of property can be adopted during execution in

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Disposition of a Contempt Petition Bar Revival Where Compliance is Disputed?

The High Court has affirmed that a contempt petition disposed of upon a respondent’s compliance statement does not bar revival

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When is Bail Not Granted in Commercial Quantity NDPS Offences Pending Examination of Prosecution Witnesses?

The Court reiterates that, even when the accused has no prior criminal antecedents, bail in offences involving commercial quantity under

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September 4, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana