Does Prolonged Pre-Trial Incarceration Justify Grant of Bail in Commercial Quantity NDPS Cases Despite Section 37—When Trial Delay Dilutes Statutory Bar?

The Court holds that undue delay in trial, leading to significant undertrial incarceration, can override the rigour of Section 37

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

When Can Non-Signatory Directors Be Prosecuted Under Section 138 NI Act? High Court Reaffirms Mandatory Averments Requirement (Binding Authority)

Directors who are not signatories of a dishonoured cheque cannot be prosecuted under Section 138 read with Section 141(1) of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can Fresh Pleas Raised in Written Statements Be Preserved for Adjudication After Withdrawal of a Rent Revision Petition?

The High Court clarified that withdrawal of a rent revision petition—where related pleas are also in the written statement—does not

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Precedent Affirmed: Anticipory bail cannot be denied solely because nothing incriminating was discovered or no recovery was made if the accused has duly joined and cooperated in the investigation. Binding on subordinate courts for interpreting ‘cooperation’ in custodial interrogation requests.

The High Court clarified that “cooperation in investigation” means making oneself available and responding to lawful queries—not necessarily yielding discovery

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Exercise Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 Against SARFAESI Proceedings When Statutory Alternative Remedies Exist? — Reaffirmation of Complete Code Doctrine

Reaffirming Supreme Court precedent, the High Court clarifies that intervention under Article 226 in matters under the SARFAESI Act is

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Can High Courts Interfere in SARFAESI Proceedings via Article 226 When Statutory Remedies Exist? — Precedent Reaffirmed and Its Binding Authority

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, reiterating Supreme Court precedent, held that High Courts must refrain from exercising their writ

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Clarifies Approach on Bail Where Parties Settle and No Objection is Raised by Complainant—Precedent for Discretionary Bail in Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court allows bail under Section 483 BNSS in a case involving serious IPC offences on the basis of

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November 2, 2025 | High Court Of Rajasthan

Does the Presence of a Senior Citizen Litigant Necessitate Expeditious Disposal of Property Disputes?

The High Court applied Supreme Court precedent to require prompt trial-court disposal of property suits involving senior citizen parties, reaffirming

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Is a Posthumously Filed Income Tax Return Admissible in Computing “Just Compensation” for Motor Accident Claims? High Court Reaffirms Multiplier Selection Principles and Upholds Tribunal Findings

The Uttarakhand High Court affirms that a posthumously filed income tax return may be relied upon in computing compensation under

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Uttarakhand

Does Pending Deposit Under New Pension Scheme Bar Accountant General from Processing Authorization under Old Pension Scheme Where Finality Certificate Is Submitted?

The Himachal Pradesh High Court confirms that the Accountant General must process authorization for pensionary benefits under the Old Pension

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Himachal Pradesh

Can Bail be Granted in Alleged Honour Killing Cases Involving Section 302 IPC? High Court of Jharkhand Reaffirms Stringent Approach

The High Court of Jharkhand, reaffirming existing precedent, has refused bail in a murder case involving allegations of a father

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November 2, 2025 | High Court of Jharkhand