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Compassionate Appointment Directions by HighCourt Chandigarh

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Compassionate Appointment Directions by HighCourt Chandigarh

Compassionate Appointment Directions- HighCourt Chandigarh article preserves the judgment’s actual outcome: the Court directed PSPCL to finalise the petitioner’s claim for compassionate appointment within three months. High Courts and the Supreme Court of India consistently rule that compassionate appointments are a narrow exception to public employment rules, meant strictly to relieve sudden financial crisis and … Read more

Private Criminal Complaint Under BNSS/CrPC

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Private Criminal Complaint

Read this post to know about Filing a Private Criminal Complaint: Transitioning from CrPC to BNSS. A private criminal complaint is an accusation made directly by an individual to a Judicial Magistrate rather than through the police. When a cognizable offence occurs, the standard recourse is to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) under Section … Read more

Cyber Crime Bail -HighCourt Chandigarh

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Cyber Crime Bail -HighCourt Chandigarh

Cyber Crime Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court Denies Regular Bail in ₹1.05 Crore Digital Arrest Fraud Case. In India, securing bail in cybercrime cases from the High Court depends heavily on whether the charges are paired with regular criminal laws and if the accused played a primary or peripheral role. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik … Read more

ECHS Contract Job -HighCourt Writ Petition

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ECHS Contract Job Writ Petition

ECHS Contract: Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Challenge to Fresh Recruitment. High Courts across India have consistently ruled that contractual employees hired under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) do not have a legal right to seek extension of service or permanent regularization. Because these positions are explicitly temporary, typically ranging from 11 to … Read more

HighCourt RSA-Suit for Possession by way of Pre-Emption

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HighCourt RSA-Suit for Possession by way of Pre-Emption

Right of Pre-emption in Haryana: RSA Restores Decree in Favour of Co-Sharer After 1995 Amendment in HighCourt RSA-Suit for Possession. High Court Clarifies That a Pre-emption Right Existing on the Date of Trial Court Decree Is Not Defeated by a Later Statutory Amendment During Appeal. The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a recent Regular … Read more

Service Matter LPA in HighCourt Chandigarh

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Service Matter LPA in HighCourt Chandigarh

Promotion in Government Service: Eligibility Under Service Rules Overrides Claim of Parity with Juniors held in a Service Matter LPA in HighCourt Chandigarh. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has reiterated an important principle of service jurisprudence: a government employee can claim appointment or promotion only when the employee satisfies the eligibility conditions prescribed under … Read more

Expelled from School Writ Petition HighCourt

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Expelled from School Writ Petition HighCourt

Can a School Expel a Child During Elementary Education? Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains the Scope of Section 16 of the RTE Act. A student who is expelled from a school can file a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution in the respective High Court if the school acts unfairly, violates natural … Read more

SRS Real Estate RERA Complaint- Faridabad Haryana

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SRS Real Estate RERA Complaint- Faridabad Haryana

SRS Real Estate: Haryana RERA Directs Execution of Conveyance Deed in Favour of Homebuyers. Full Payment Made, Possession Given — But Conveyance Deed Remained Pending for Years The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Panchkula, has passed an important order concerning SRS Real Estate / SRS Royal Hills, Sector 87, Faridabad, directing the promoter to … Read more

IRIS PLAZA RERA Complaint-Terra Lavinium

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IRIS PLAZA RERA Complaint-Terra Lavinium

RERA on Delayed Possession: Builder Cannot Enforce a 15% Penal Interest Clause After Statutory Interest Regime Takes Over. Haryana RERA Panchkula Directs Promoter to Pay ₹11.02 Lakh Delay Interest and Execute Conveyance Deed The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Panchkula, has delivered an important order concerning delayed possession, statutory interest under Section 18 of the … Read more

Admissibility of Evidence in India- Free Legal Advice

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Admissibility of Evidence in India- Free Legal Advice

Admissibility of Evidence in India: How Trial Courts Should Deal with Mid-Trial Objections.An Important Guide for Civil & Criminal Lawyers by Tamil Nadu State Judicial Academy. The admissibility of evidence is one of the most frequently contested issues during trials in India. Objections regarding documents, photocopies, electronic records, oral testimony, stamp duty, and mode of … Read more

Rodeo Drive TDI City Kundli Refund Complaint

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Rodeo Drive TDI City Kundli Refund Complaint

RERA Refund After 18 Years: Haryana RERA Panchkula Directs Developer to Refund Entire Amount with Interest. You can file a refund complaint against TDI Infrastructure for the Rodeo Drive project in TDI City, Kundli through the Haryana RERA Portal or the appropriate Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission TDI City Consumer Case Guide. The Haryana Real Estate … Read more

Foreign Divorce Enforceability in India- Legal Advice

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Foreign Divorce Enforceability

Foreign Divorce Enforceability in India: When Is a Foreign Divorce Decree Recognized? Answers this post. With increasing numbers of Indian couples living and working abroad, questions concerning the validity and enforceability of foreign divorce decrees in India have become increasingly important. A foreign divorce decree is not automatically valid or enforceable in India, and Indian … Read more

138 Summoning Order Quashing- HighCourt

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138 Summoning Order Quashing- HighCourt

Can Summoning Order in a Section 138 Cheque Bounce Case Be Quashed? Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains 138 Summoning Order Quashing. The Court dismissed the petition and reiterated that the High Court should exercise its inherent jurisdiction sparingly, particularly where the allegations disclose a prima facie offence and the accused’s defence involves disputed questions … Read more

FIR Quashing after Conviction on Compromise Basis

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FIR Quashing after Conviction on Compromise Basis

FIR Quashing After Conviction on the Basis of Compromise: When Can the High Court Intervene? A significant judgment of the Punjab & Haryana High Court has examined an important question in criminal law: Can an FIR, criminal proceedings, and even a conviction order be quashed after conviction when the parties subsequently settle their dispute? The … Read more

PPCB Matter Quashing- HighCourt Chandigarh

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PPCB Matter Quashing- HighCourt Chandigarh

Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Environmental Prosecution Against Educational Institution. criminal prosecution or an administrative/coercive action. [1, 2] The Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed a criminal complaint and all consequential proceedings arising from alleged violation of environmental clearance requirements for construction of an educational institution. In India, “quashing” in a Punjab Pollution … Read more

Cross FIR Quashing Compromise HighCourt Chandigarh

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Cross FIR Quashing Compromise HighCourt Chandigarh

Cross FIR / Cross Case Quashing on the Basis of Compromise: Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains. High Courts in India can quash cross-First Information Reports (FIRs) based on a mutual compromise between parties using inherent powers under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), now Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha … Read more

Step Up of Pay After Retirement-Chandigarh HighCourt

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Step-Up of Pay After Retirement: Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains the Impact of Delay. A recent judgment of the Punjab & Haryana High Court highlights an important issue concerning stepping-up of pay, pay fixation and delay in approaching the Court after retirement. “Stepping up of pay” refers to the legal right of a senior … Read more

Police Enquiry Harassment- HighCourt New Guidelines

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Police Enquiry Harassment- HighCourt New Guidelines

Police Enquiry Cannot Become a Tool of Harassment: Madras High Court Issues Guidelines. The Court recognised the need to balance the investigating officer’s statutory power to conduct an enquiry with the fundamental requirement that such power must not be misused to harass individuals. Police harassment during an informal inquiry or investigation violates legal protections. Under … Read more

Guarantor liability before Borrower in DRT Case

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Guarantor liability before Borrower in DRT Case

Guarantor Liability Is Immediate: Creditor Need Not First Exhaust Remedies Against the Borrower A recent judgment of the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, has reaffirmed an important principle concerning the liability of a guarantor for repayment of a borrower’s loan. The Court held that, unless the contract of guarantee provides otherwise, the liability of the … Read more

Work Charge Ad hoc Service Towards Pension

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Work Charge Ad hoc Service Towards Pension

Punjab & Haryana High Court Reaffirms: Work-Charge and Ad Hoc Service Must Count Towards Pension After Regularisation In a significant judgment benefiting retired government employees, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has reiterated that work-charge and ad hoc service rendered before regularisation cannot be ignored while calculating pensionary benefits. The Court held that once an … Read more

Essential Commodities Act Conviction-HighCourt Appeal

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Essential Commodities Act Conviction

Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Probation Despite Upholding Conviction Under the Essential Commodities Act. A conviction under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 occurs when a person violates government control orders regulating the production, supply, or distribution of essential goods. Penalties include imprisonment from 3 months up to 7 years, fines, and … Read more

SARFAESI Auction Sale- Purchaser Protection in DRT

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SARFAESI Auction Sale- Purchaser Protection in DRT

Why SARFAESI Auction Sale Must Be Conducted Fairly and Transparently for fostering Confidence in the SARFAESI framework depends upon balancing recovery rights with procedural justice. Recovery proceedings under the SARFAESI Act frequently culminate in public auctions of secured assets. A recent matter before the Debt Recovery Tribunal, Chandigarh, once again highlights the importance of transparency, … Read more

DRT Sale Certificate Stamp Duty Case

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DRT Sale Certificate Stamp Duty Case

Post covers DRT Sale Certificate Stamp Duty Case where Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in a public auction, stamp duty on the sale certificate cannot automatically be calculated on the prevailing market value of the property. Instead, the Court emphasized that the auction price realized through a transparent and competitive bidding process carries substantial relevance in … Read more

2026 Cyber CRIME SOP-Accused Account Unfreeze

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2026 Cyber CRIME SOP-Accused Account Unfreeze

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for 2026 to streamline the process of unfreezing bank accounts and resolving cyber fraud complaints. This SOP applies to all banks, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), and financial intermediaries like payment gateways and crypto exchanges. 2026 Cyber CRIME SOP provides entire mechanism for … Read more

Family Court Appeal Limitation- HighCourt

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Family Court Appeal Limitation- HighCourt

Is the Limitation Period for Appealing a Family Court Divorce Decree 30 Days or 90 Days? The Court examined the apparent conflict between the Family Courts Act, 1984 and the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and provided much-needed clarity on the issue. A significant High Court judgment has clarified an important procedural issue in matrimonial litigation: … Read more

Service Termination Education Tribunal MATTER- HC

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Service Termination Education Tribunal MATTER- HC

Post covers Service Termination Education Tribunal where Departmental Inquiry Without Evidence Cannot End in Punishment: Punjab & Haryana High Court held. In an important service law judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court reaffirmed a fundamental principle of disciplinary proceedings: even if an employee chooses not to participate in an inquiry, the employer must still … Read more

MSME CASES IN DRT-NPA Classification Illegal

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MSME CASES IN DRT-NPA Classification Illegal

DRT Sets Aside SARFAESI Proceedings After Declaring MSME Loan Account NPA Classification Illegal. The Tribunal quashed the entire recovery proceedings, including auction and possession actions initiated by the bank. In a significant ruling dated 03 March 2026, the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Chandigarh held that: SARFAESI proceedings initiated against an MSME borrower were illegal because … Read more

Departmental Inquiry After Retirement- HighCourt Case

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Departmental Inquiry After Retirement

High Court Holds Departmental Inquiry After Retirement Beyond 4 Years Is Illegal In a significant judgment dated 13 October 2025, the Punjab & Haryana High Court reiterated that: Departmental proceedings cannot be initiated against a retired employee for events that occurred more than four years prior to the initiation of inquiry. The Court granted relief … Read more

Succession Case For Bank Deposit- Legal Advice

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Succession Case For Bank Deposit- Legal Advice

Court Grants Succession Certificate for Deceased Woman’s Bank Deposits.Claiming a bank deposit in a succession case requires either a valid nominee, a registered will, or a court-issued Succession Certificate. The exact procedure and documentation depend on the presence of a nomination and the total claim amount. [1, 2, 3, 5] In an important judgment dated … Read more

When Magistrate Refuse FIR under Section 175(3) BNSS

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Section 175(3) BNSS

Post is based on the Punjab & Haryana High Court judgment wherein HighCourt Criminal petition is preferred When Magistrate Refuse FIR under Section 175(3) BNSS application. When a Magistrate rejects an application under Section 175(3) BNSS, your primary legal remedies are filing a Private Complaint under Chapter XVII (Sections 223–232) of the BNSS, or invoking … Read more

Temporary OC Is Not Valid Possession-RERA Appellate

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RERA Appellate Lawyer Advocate

Temporary Occupancy Certificate Is Not Valid Possession: U.P. RERA Tribunal Orders Refund to Homebuyer. In a landmark judgment dated 24 November 2025, the U.P. Real Estate Appellate Tribunal clarified an important legal principle under the RERA Act, 2016: A builder cannot force possession on the basis of a Temporary Occupancy Certificate (Temporary OC). A temporary … Read more

Regular Bail Cancellation-HighCourt Chandigarh

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Regular Bail Cancellation-HighCourt Chandigarh

Post is about judgment digest on Regular Bail Cancellation-HighCourt Chandigarh. Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses to Cancel Bail Despite Fresh Allegations by victim complainant. In a recent judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court reiterated an important legal principle: once bail has been granted, cancellation of bail requires strong and compelling reasons. Mere allegations … Read more

Defence Struck Off- Legal Remedies in India

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Defence Struck Off- Legal Remedies in India

In civil litigation, courts expect parties to comply with procedural directions, file written statements on time, and participate honestly in proceedings. When a defendant repeatedly defaults or disobeys court directions, the court may pass an order “striking off the defence.” Such an order can have serious consequences, but Indian law also provides remedies against arbitrary … Read more

Recall FIR Quashing Order- HighCourt Chandigarh

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Recall FIR Quashing Order- HighCourt Chandigarh

Post is on latest High Court ruling wherein it Refuses to Recall FIR Quashing Order: saying Compromise Breach Not a Ground. Below is the ruling mentioned. The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh generally declines to recall FIR quashing orders based on subsequent breaches of compromise agreements, affirming that a final judgment cannot be … Read more

Chargesheet Quashing by HighCourt Chandigarh

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Chargesheet Quashing by HighCourt Chandigarh

Here is concise Summary based on the Chargesheet Quashing by HighCourt Chandigarh ruling wherein Chargesheet Quashed and Disabled Employee’s Service Rights Protected. The Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh quashes chargesheets in service matters (often involving public servants or corruption allegations) by invoking writ jurisdiction under Article 226 when proceedings constitute an abuse of … Read more

State Commission Haryana Appeal Medical Negligence Case

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State Consumer Commission Chandigarh Punjab Haryana

Post covers State Commission Haryana Appeal Medical Negligence Case wherein compensation upheld to patient who suffered during gall bladder surgery. The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Haryana, handles appeals regarding medical negligence, often reviewing cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and post-operative care, according to Cases of Medical Negligence at State Consumer Commission…. Decisions often pivot on … Read more

State Commission Punjab RWA Matter Before SDM

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Punjab RWA Matter

  Post covers State Commission Punjab RWA Matter Before SDM was already hearing the matter. Riverdale RWA Complaint Dismissed: Consumer Commission Declines Jurisdiction Due to Parallel Proceedings. In Punjab, disputes involving Residential Welfare Associations (RWAs) and developers or residents are frequently addressed by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. The … Read more

Cheque Bounce HighCourt Revision Petition Chandigarh

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Cheque Bounce HighCourt Revision

Cheque Bounce Case: No Revision Without Surrender held by Punjab and Haryana High Court. Since the petitioner failed to surrender before first Appellate Court, High Court held revision not maintainable.  In CRR 284 of 2025, the Punjab & Haryana High Court delivered a significant ruling on maintainability of revision petitions in cheque bounce cases. A … Read more

Increment Forfeiture Service Matter Set Aside- HighCourt

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Increment Forfeiture Service Matter

Punjab & Haryana High Court Sets Aside Punishment of Constable After 20-Year Legal Battle in a case of Increment Forfeiture. In a significant judgment pertaining to Increment Forfeiture Service Matter , the Punjab and Haryana High Court set aside disciplinary punishment imposed on a police constable, holding that departmental authorities acted arbitrarily despite the inquiry … Read more

Vatika Limited HighCourt Ruling on RERA Execution

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Vatika Limited HighCourt Ruling

Vatika Limited HighCourt Ruling on RERA Execution wherein Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes Haryana Government Notification Granting Collector Powers to HRERA Adjudicating Officer. Vatika Limited HighCourt Ruling In an important decision affecting the enforcement mechanism under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), the Punjab & Haryana High Court set aside a … Read more

Cruelty FIR From Women Cell against Husband-Latest

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Cruelty FIR From Women Cell

Cruelty FIRs against husbands, previously filed under Section 498A of the IPC, are now registered under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. While the core definition of cruelty—including mental/physical abuse and dowry harassment—remains largely the same, BNS aims to simplify legal interpretation and modernize language Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, Section 85 … Read more

Power of Attorney for Property Transfer by NRI

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NRI Property Transfer

Power of Attorney for Property Transfer by NRIs in India: Complete Legal Guide by Expert NRI Lawyers of Tricity who are their to assist you at every step. For many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), managing property transactions in India can be challenging due to geographical distance and legal formalities. Whether it involves selling, purchasing, or managing … Read more

Accused Right to Get FIR Copy- Legal Advice

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FIR Copy to Accused

Accused’s Right to Obtain a Copy of FIR in India: Legal Position Explained in this post with the help of latest judicial decisions. Access to the First Information Report (FIR) is a crucial safeguard in criminal proceedings. For any person accused of an offence, obtaining a copy of the FIR is often the first step … Read more

Compensation for Delay Possession-Supreme Court’s Latest

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Supreme Court’s latest on Compensation for Delay Possession

Supreme Court Upholds 8% Interest as Compensation for Delay Possession: Builders Cannot Hide Behind One-Sided Clauses In a significant judgment dated 20 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India dismissed multiple appeals filed by Parsvnath Developers Ltd. and reaffirmed a crucial principle: Consumer fora can award fair and reasonable compensation despite restrictive clauses in builder-buyer … Read more

Proclaimed Offender Quashing HighCourt Chandigarh

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Proclaimed Offender Quashing HighCourt Chandigarh

  Punjab & Haryana High Court Sets Aside Proclaimed Offender Order Due to Non-Compliance of Section 82 CrPC In an important ruling dated 21 January 2026, the Punjab & Haryana High Court clarified the mandatory procedural requirements under Section 82 CrPC (now corresponding provisions under BNSS) for declaring an accused as a Proclaimed Person/Proclaimed Offender. … Read more

Father Name Change after Divorce in Birth Certificate

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Father Name Change after Divorce in Birth Certificate

Father Name Change After Divorce in Birth Certificate (India): Complete Legal & Practical Guide Changing the father’s name in a child’s birth certificate after divorce is one of the most frequently misunderstood legal issues in India. Many parents assume it is automatic after divorce or that courts freely allow substitution of the father’s name. In … Read more

NRI Commission Punjab: Complaint Filing Procedure (Complete Step-by-Step Guide)

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NRI Commission Punjab: Complaint Filing Procedure (Complete Step-by-Step Guide)

Introduction Punjab has one of the largest Non-Resident Indian (NRI) populations in India. A significant number of Punjabis reside in countries like Canada, the USA, the UK, Australia, and the Middle East. While living abroad, many NRIs continue to maintain property, bank accounts, businesses, and family ties in Punjab. Unfortunately, NRIs often face serious problems … Read more

PO Order Quashing Punjab Haryana HighCourt

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PO Order Quashing

Case Covers PO Order Quashing Punjab Haryana HighCourt Chandigarh wherein Judicial Magistrate Ist Class declared petitioner proclaimed person. Who is Proclaimed Person? A “proclaimed person” (or offender) in legal terms is someone a court declares to be evading justice, typically by failing to appear for a serious criminal case, leading to public notices, potential arrest … Read more

RERA Appeal High Court Chandigarh Panchkula Gurugram

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RERA Appeal High Court Chandigarh Panchkula Gurugram

This post covers RERA Appeal High Court Chandigarh Panchkula Gurugram wherein after RERA Appellate Tribunal Order of Panchkula Gurugram Authority is challenged. After RERA Panchkula-RERA Gurugram order, first Appeal lies to Haryana Real Estate Appellate Tribunal and of RERA Punjab Authority to Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, Punjab under Section 44 of the Real Estate (Regulation … Read more

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