Does the Grant of Bail under Section 14A(2) of the SC/ST Act Require Consideration of the Nature of Injuries and Duration of Custody When the Injuries Are Simple and Charge Sheet Is Filed?

The court clarified that bail under Section 14A(2) of the SC/ST Act may be granted when the injuries to the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

When and How Should Sentences for Attempted Dacoity (Sections 399/402 IPC) Be Reduced to Period Already Undergone? High Court Upholds Conviction but Modifies Sentence Based on Delay and Reformative Grounds

The Court clarified that while sustaining the conviction for attempted dacoity and related offences, sentencing can be modified to the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Recent Judgment Clarifies the Application of Bail Principles in Abetment of Suicide Cases Under Section 306 IPC—New Precedent for Bail Discretion Under BNSS, 2023

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana reaffirmed that to attract Section 306 IPC (abetment of suicide), there must be

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Upholds Existing Precedent; Confirming Courts’ Power to Dismiss Non-Prosecuted Appeals as Binding Authority—No New Law Created

The High Court affirms the principle that lack of appearance by the appellant, even at the preliminary hearing stage before

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a Second Appeal Be Dismissed for Non-Prosecution If the Appellants Fail to Appear or Comply with Court Directions?

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that appellate courts may dismiss second appeals for non-prosecution where appellants repeatedly fail

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Does a Transfer Order Become Unchallengeable on “Couple Case” Grounds Upon Change in Marital Status?

The court clarified that a transfer order previously stayed on the “couple case” ground becomes unchallengeable if the couple status

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Anticipatory Bail Be Granted Under the New BNSS, 2023? Clarification and Binding Authority from the Punjab & Haryana High Court

The High Court clarifies that anticipatory bail under Section 482(2) BNSS, 2023 is to be granted where the accused has

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Is Civil Court Jurisdiction Barred by Section 145 of the Electricity Act, 2003? – Reaffirmation of Existing Precedent by Punjab & Haryana High Court

Court reaffirmed that the civil courts have no jurisdiction in matters where Section 145 bars such jurisdiction, following its own

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Article 227 Permit Setting Aside Subordinate Court Orders When the Underlying Application Is Voluntarily Withdrawn? — Clarification of High Court’s Supervisory Power

The High Court clarified that it may set aside an order of a subordinate court allowing additional evidence if the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Withdrawal of an Application for Additional Evidence by the Plaintiff Require the Court to Set Aside Prior Orders Allowing It?

When a plaintiff withdraws an application for additional evidence, any order permitting such evidence may be set aside, allowing the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can a High Court Dispose of a Civil Revision Petition With Liberty to Revive, When the Petitioner Repeatedly Seeks Adjournments? – Precedent for Disposing Inactive Petitions Under Article 227

The High Court clarified that where a petitioner repeatedly seeks adjournments and expresses inability to argue, the Court may dispose

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana