Does Settlement of Disputes at Mediation Centres Entitle Parties to Refund of Court Fees Under Section 89 CPC?

Clarification Following Supreme Court Precedent: Liberal Interpretation for Refund of Court Fees in All Legally Valid Out-of-Court Settlements   Summary

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Non-Appearance of Appellants Justify Dismissal of a Second Appeal for Non-Prosecution?

The High Court reiterates that appellate courts may dismiss a regular second appeal at the preliminary stage for non-prosecution if

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Non-Prosecution in Second Appeals before the High Court Lead to Dismissal for Want of Prosecution? Precedent Reaffirmed on Appellants’ Duty to Diligently Pursue Their Appeals

Where appellants do not appear or comply with cost orders, the High Court may dismiss the second appeal for non-prosecution—reaffirming

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Termination of Employment of a Spouse Render Transfer Challenges Based on ‘Couple Case’ Grounds Infructuous?

Where a government employee’s challenge to transfer is premised on ‘couple case’ status, termination of the spouse’s employment renders such

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Non-Compliance with Mandatory Notice Period under Section 82 CrPC Vitiate Proclamation Proceedings?

Proclamation proceedings under Section 82 CrPC must strictly adhere to the statutory requirements—including a clear 30-day notice period from the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can an Insurance Company Escape Liability for Compensation Under the Motor Vehicles Act?—High Court Reaffirms Supreme Court Precedent on “Light Motor Vehicle” Licensing and Employer Liability

Enhanced Compensation: Court Clarifies the Application of Future Prospects and Appropriate Multipliers in Fatal Motor Accident Claims   Summary Category

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Bail Be Denied Solely on the Ground of Criminal Antecedents? High Court Clarifies Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Bail cannot be refused solely due to criminal antecedents if other bail considerations support release; High Court applies Supreme Court

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Criminal Proceedings Arising from Non-Compoundable Offences of Predominantly Civil Nature Be Quashed Due to Compromise Between Parties?

The court reaffirms that High Courts have wide inherent powers under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 to quash

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a “Married Daughter” Be Denied Compassionate Appointment Under Government Schemes Solely On The Basis of Marital Status? — Punjab & Haryana High Court Affirms Ultra Vires Nature of Discriminatory Policy Provisions

The Punjab & Haryana High Court reiterates that denying compassionate appointment to a “married daughter” is unconstitutional; upholds and applies

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When a Writ Petition Is Dismissed for Non-Prosecution: Does Such Dismissal Preclude Revival, and What Precedential Value Does It Hold?

The judgment affirms that a writ petition dismissed for want of prosecution does not bars future revival by the petitioner,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Previous Conviction and Multiple Similar Offences Justify Rejection of Bail under Section 483 BNSS?

The High Court has reiterated that, where the accused is involved in multiple similar offences and has prior convictions, bail

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does the Pendency of a Supreme Court SLP and Grant of Status Quo Preclude Contempt Proceedings for Alleged Disobedience of a High Court Order?

The Punjab & Haryana High Court reaffirmed that when the Supreme Court issues a status quo order regarding the subject

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana