Does Withdrawal of a Writ Petition by the Petitioner (Post-Relief) Constitute a Judicial Determination on Merits?

Where a writ petitioner seeks withdrawal based on receipt of relief (compensation), the High Court’s order of dismissal as withdrawn

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Prolonged Delay in Criminal Trial Justify Leniency in Quantum of Sentence?

Clarification on Sentencing Discretion under Sections 399/402 IPC: Modification of Sentence Considering Delay and Reformative Purposes — Binding Authority Explained

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Partition Decree Require the Joinder of All Co-Sharers? Reaffirming the Legal Necessity for Proper Parties in Partition Suits (Binding Authority – Punjab & Haryana High Court)

The judgment affirms that a partition decree cannot be validly passed without impleading all necessary co-sharers as defendants, and strict

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Appellate Courts Set Aside Murder Convictions Due to Unreliable Eyewitness Testimony and Lack of Corroboration?

The High Court clarified that, where the entire prosecution evidence consists mainly of hearsay witnesses or is marred by contradictions,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand

Can Compliance in Execution Petitions Be Recognized Where Subsequent Notification-based Benefits Have Been Conferred?

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh held that where authorities have conferred notional and financial benefits and regularized services in

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Can High Courts Interfere with Lower Courts’ Convictions under Section 138 NI Act? Clarifying the Limited Scope of Revisional Jurisdiction

The Uttarakhand High Court reaffirms that High Courts should not interfere with concurrent findings of fact by lower courts in

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Withdrawal of a Petition After Substantial Hearing Justify Imposition of Costs? *Reaffirmation of Court’s Discretion to Deter Frivolous or Dilatory Conduct in Exercise of Inherent Powers—Order is Binding; No New Precedent Created*

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana reiterates its discretion to impose costs when a petition is withdrawn after engaging

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does Extended Pre-Trial Detention Violate Article 21 Where Trial Is Delayed? — Bail as a Rule, Jail as Exception Reaffirmed by High Court

The High Court has reaffirmed that further detention of an undertrial accused, when the trial is unduly delayed and key

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Contractual Workers Engaged Through Service Providers Seek Regularization?

The High Court has addressed whether individuals employed through service providers (outsourcing agencies) possess the legal right to claim regularization

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Writ Petitions Be Withdrawn After Settlement or Satisfaction of Claim? Clarifying the Court’s Power and Procedure

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that a writ petition may be withdrawn when the petitioner has received the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does a Partition Suit Require All Co-Sharers To Be Joined as Necessary Parties? High Court Reaffirms Mandatory Joinder, Dismissing Partial Partition Suits—Binding Authority for Subordinate Courts

The High Court strictly reaffirms that in partition suits, all co-sharers reflected in the revenue record must be impleaded as

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana