Can the High Court Quash FIRs Involving Non-Compoundable Offences under Section 482 CrPC on the Basis of Compromise? – Precedent Affirmed

The Punjab and Haryana High Court reaffirms that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC permit quashing of criminal proceedings, including

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Interim Pre-Arrest Bail Be Made Absolute After Joining Investigation: Reaffirmation of Bail Principles by the High Court?

The Court reaffirms that upon satisfactory joining of investigation and absence of custodial interrogation requirements, interim pre-arrest bail may be

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Exercise Inherent Powers Under Section 482 CrPC to Quash Non-Compoundable Offences on the Basis of Genuine Compromise?

The High Court reaffirmed its power under Section 482 CrPC to quash non-compoundable offences where genuine compromise has been reached,

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Adverse ACRs Outside the Last 10 Years Be Considered in Compulsory Retirement of Police Officials? High Court Reaffirms Binding Nature of Government Instructions

The High Court clarifies that, in compulsory retirement proceedings against police officials, only ACRs from the last 10 years can

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

What is the Legal Effect When a Challenge to an Administrative Advertisement Becomes Infructuous Due to Withdrawal Before Adjudication?

A writ petition challenging reservation criteria in a recruitment advertisement becomes non-justiciable if the advertisement is withdrawn prior to judgment;

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Does an Amicable Settlement and Deposit of Disputed Amount Justify Grant of Anticipatory Bail under Section 482 BNSS, Even if the State Seeks Custodial Interrogation for Recovery?

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana confirmed that the amicable settlement of the dispute between private parties, the petitioner’s

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Does Withdrawal of a Quashing Petition Render Proceedings Infructuous Pending Cancellation Before the Magistrate? — Clarification on Jurisdiction and Procedural Sequencing (Precedent Binding on Subordinate Courts)

The Court clarified that when a cancellation petition is pending before the Magistrate and the complainant has no objection, a

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Secondary Evidence Be Admitted Under Section 65 of the Indian Evidence Act?—Reaffirmation of Stringent Preconditions for Leading Secondary Evidence

The High Court has clarified that secondary evidence may only be permitted when the precise conditions stipulated in Section 65

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

When Is a Writ Petition Challenging Transfer in Service Law Dismissed as Infructuous? — Clarifying Judicial Approach to Moot Service Transfer Litigations

The Uttarakhand High Court reaffirms that if a government employee joins the place of transfer and no interim protection was

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Reaffirmation of Supreme Court Precedent Grants Continued Relief to Third-Party Victims—Binding Authority for Motor Accident Tribunals

The High Court of Uttarakhand upholds the settled “pay and recover” principle, directing insurers to compensate third-party accident victims even

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

When Can Regular Bail Be Denied Under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in NDPS Cases When Trial Is at an Advanced Stage? – Precedent Followed

The court reaffirmed that regular bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, in offences under the

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Will Appellate Courts Condone Delay in Filing Appeals Under the Limitation Act? Precedent Affirmed on Strict Requirement for Sufficient Cause

The High Court reaffirms that delays in filing appeals will not be condoned without satisfactory evidence of sufficient cause. Unsupported

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana