Can a Builder Deduct 10% of the Amount When a Homebuyer Seeks Refund Due to Project Delay? The ruling reinforces the principle that a homebuyer’s right to seek refund under RERA remains protected when possession is delayed beyond the promised timeline. A recent decision of the Haryana Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (HREAT) on Earnest Money … Read more
Can a Departmental Inquiry Continue Indefinitely? High Court Reiterates Need for Timely Disciplinary Proceedings. The decision highlights the growing judicial concern regarding prolonged disciplinary proceedings that remain pending for years without justification. In an important service law judgment on Service Matters Timeline, the High Court has emphasized that disciplinary proceedings cannot be allowed to linger … Read more
Here’s a blog post based on Pay Interim Maintenance During Divorce Pendency of Madhya Pradesh High Court judgment where, Can a Husband Pursue Divorce Without Paying Court-Ordered Maintenance? Madhya Pradesh High Court answers. In a significant matrimonial law decision, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, reiterated that compliance with maintenance orders is not a mere formality. … Read more
Here’s a blog post based on RAS Development RERA Complaint Haryana, Adjudicating Officer’s order dated 16.02.2026: Can a Homebuyer Claim Compensation Even After Receiving a Refund Order Under RERA? In a significant decision, the Adjudicating Officer of Haryana RERA, Panchkula clarified an important legal question that frequently arises in delayed possession cases: Can an allottee … Read more
Here’s a blog post based on the Haryana Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (HREAT) decision: Can a Homebuyer Be Asked to Trace a Builder’s Assets? HREAT Says No. It is the promoter who on his own has to provide Builder Asset Affidavit. In an important ruling strengthening the enforcement mechanism under the Real Estate (Regulation and … Read more
Delhi High Court Clarifies MSME Council’s Arbitration Powers and Limited Scope of Award Challenges. The judgment addresses important questions relating to the powers of MSME Facilitation Councils, arbitration procedure, and the limited scope of judicial interference with MSME arbitral award. In a significant decision concerning disputes under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, … Read more
SARFAESI Limitation: DRT Chandigarh Dismisses Borrower’s Challenge as Time-Barred. The Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT-III), Chandigarh recently reaffirmed an important principle under the SARFAESI Act, 2002: a challenge to recovery measures must be filed within the statutory limitation period of 45 days. The case involved borrowers who sought to challenge actions taken by a secured creditor … Read more
Can a Builder Charge Holding Charges from an Allottee? HREAT Reaffirms the Position. Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) and Supreme Court rulings, holding charges levied by a builder are largely illegal. Developers cannot charge buyers for failing to take possession of a flat. If you are facing this issue, you can … Read more
HighCourt Revision Civil- Decree Execution Objections: Objections in Execution Cannot Defeat a Decree Based on a Supreme Court Undertaking. The Court dismissed a revision petition challenging the rejection of objections filed in execution proceedings and emphasized the sanctity of undertakings given before courts. In a significant judgment dated 12 May 2026, the Punjab & Haryana … Read more
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
Punjab & Haryana High Court Clarifies: Case Need Not Be Committed to Sessions Court Merely Because Injury Is on a Vital Part. The Court refused to interfere with orders declining a request to commit a criminal case to the Sessions Court after finding insufficient material to prima facie establish an offence under Section 307 IPC. … Read more
Blog post based on Bank Possession Section 14, the Madhya Pradesh High Court judgment: Is Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act Mandatory Before a Bank Takes Possession of a Secured Asset? In a significant judgment concerning the enforcement powers of banks and financial institutions under the SARFAESI Act, 2002, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has … Read more
Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes FIR on Grounds of Double Jeopardy Relying upon the constitutional protection against double jeopardy and the provisions of Section 300 CrPC. The Court quashed a subsequent FIR and all consequential proceedings arising from the same transaction. In a significant judgment dated 17 March 2026, the Punjab & Haryana High … Read more
Punjab & Haryana High Court: “No Work, No Pay” Cannot Be Used to Deny Arrears When Promotion Was Delayed Due to Employer’s Fault. The Court ruled that employees who were granted retrospective promotions after correction of seniority were entitled not only to notional benefits but also to arrears of pay and consequential financial benefits. In … Read more
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
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
Post covers 174A FIR Quashing Cheque Bounce Case wherein Punjab & Haryana High Court Quashes FIR Under Section 174A IPC After Settlement of Cheque Bounce Dispute. In an important judgment dated 15 May 2026, the Punjab & Haryana High Court quashed an FIR registered under Section 174A IPC after noting that the underlying cheque bounce … Read more
Post covers Splendor Landbase Complaint RERA Panchkula Authority wherein Haryana RERA Orders Refund with Interest for Delayed Possession in Panipat Housing Project. The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Panchkula, in an order dated 26 May 2026, directed a developer to refund the amount deposited by a homebuyer along with interest after finding that possession … Read more
Post is about Section 156 (3) CRPC FIR Quashing wherein Supreme Court Reiterates: FIR Cannot Be Quashed at Initial Stage Merely Because Dispute Appears Civil. FIR quashing and Section 156(3) of the CrPC are two sides of a dispute: obtaining a police FIR through a Magistrate’s order vs. getting an existing, often false, FIR canceled … Read more
498A Discharge Challenge Before HighCourt wherein Delhi High Court Clarifies Difference Between Section 498A and Section 304B IPC in Dowry Death Cases. In an important judgment dated 05 May 2026, the Delhi High Court clarified that: Mere existence of dowry-related harassment may justify a charge under Section 498A IPC, but a charge under Section 304B … Read more
The Authority observed that: Compensation proceedings under RERA must strictly comply with the statutory procedure prescribed under the RERA Act and Rules. In the Panchkula HRERA, compensation and execution cases against Movish Realtech Pvt. Ltd. (such as Uma Khanna v. Movish Realtech, Complaint/Execution No. 2502 of 2022 / 2591 of 2023) revolve around execution proceedings … Read more
Case Hermitage Park Punjab RERA Complaint Ruling where it Directs Builder to Pay Delayed Possession Interest and Obtain Occupancy Certificate Before Handover. In an important order dated 02 June 2026, the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) granted relief to a homebuyer facing prolonged delay in possession of a residential apartment. The Authority directed the … Read more
Post covers How Law Students Can Learn Drafting Faster in India: A Practical Roadmap. You can also Learn Legal Drafting Faster only with practice. The more you draft, the more you learn, period. No shortcuts. For many law students, legal drafting is one of the most challenging yet essential skills to master. While law schools … Read more
Punjab RERA Compensation Case for Delayed Possession Despite Earlier Refund Order. The Adjudicating Officer granted compensation and litigation expenses after observing prolonged delay and failure of the development authority to complete the project within the promised timeline. In a significant order dated 12 May 2026, the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) held that: A … Read more
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
Consumer Commission Orders SBI Bank to Refund Excess Loan Closure Amount after it was found to have charged excess amount while closing a home loan account. In an important consumer protection ruling dated 13 February 2026, the District Consumer Commission, Chandigarh held a nationalised bank liable for: Deficiency in service Unfair trade practice If a … Read more
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
Haryana RERA Appellate Tribunal Clarifies: Infrastructure Concessionaire Is Not a “Promoter” Under RERA. The Tribunal dismissed the appeal filed against rejection of a RERA registration application concerning a multi-level parking-cum-commercial infrastructure project. In an important ruling dated 22 May 2026, the Haryana Real Estate Appellate Tribunal clarified that: An entity merely developing and operating infrastructure … Read more
High Court Allows Accused Student to Go Abroad for Higher Education Despite Pending Criminal Trial In a significant judgment dated 09 September 2025, the Punjab & Haryana High Court reaffirmed that the right to travel abroad and pursue education forms part of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court allowed a young … Read more
Post covers case digest wherein High Court Suspends Warrants of Possession in Rent Eviction Matter Pending Appeal. In an important judgment dated 15 January 2026, the Punjab & Haryana High Court granted temporary protection to a tenant by suspending the execution of Warrants of Possession in a rent eviction matter. The Court observed that execution … Read more
High Court Quashes 498-A FIR Against Husband’s Relatives Due to Vague Allegations but of Husband Rejected. In a significant judgment dated 18 August 2025, the Punjab & Haryana High Court partially quashed criminal proceedings under: Section 498-A IPC Section 406 IPC against the relatives of a husband, while refusing relief to the husband himself. 498A … Read more
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
Post covers Ambika Realcon Punjab RERA Complaint where Punjab RERA Grants Interest for Delayed Possession: Fit-Out Possession Without Occupancy Certificate Held Invalid. To file a complaint against Ambika Realcon with the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), visit the RERA Punjab Official Portal. Buyers can lodge a grievance under Section 31 of the Act to … Read more
Post is based on the Punjab & Haryana High Court judgment wherein it Sets Aside Proclaimed Person Order Due to Non-Compliance of BNSS Procedure. Thus Proclaimed Person Order Set Aside-Chandigarh HighCourt when due procedure not followed. In an important judgment dated 06 March 2026, the Punjab & Haryana High Court reiterated that courts must strictly … Read more
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 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
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Section 156(3) CrPC / 175(3) BNSS: Magistrates Cannot Order FIR Mechanically In a landmark judgment dated 16 January 2025, the Supreme Court of India reiterated that: Magistrates cannot mechanically direct registration of FIRs under Section 156(3) CrPC (now Section 175(3) BNSS) without proper judicial application of mind. The Court quashed … Read more
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
Supreme Court gets 498A Conviction Set Aside Against Father-in-Law Due to Lack of Specific Evidence In an important judgment dealing with allegations under Section 498A IPC, the Supreme Court reiterated that criminal liability cannot be imposed merely because a person is a family member of the husband. The Court emphasized that allegations of cruelty and … Read more
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
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
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
Post covers Family Pension CAT Appeal Before HighCourt wherein Family Pension Allowed for Temporary Status Employee: and Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Widow’s Rights. Below is the referred ruling. High Court appeals for family pension often address disputes regarding beneficiary eligibility, such as in cases of long-term cohabitation or service-related technicalities. These appeals typically … Read more
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
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
Post answers How to Recover Society Dues from Residents under PAPRA Act (Punjab). It is mostly seen RWA’s are in deep trouble when few residents choose not to pay their Society Maintenance charges willfully. Recovering unpaid maintenance and other dues is one of the biggest challenges for Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and societies in Punjab. … Read more
Post covers Maintenance Challenged in HighCourt Revision Chandigarh where in lower court Maintenance was Denied: High Court Warns Against Concealment of Income in Matrimonial Cases. In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court reiterated that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC cannot be granted where the applicant conceals income and is financially self-sufficient. The … Read more
HRERA Panchkula Dismisses Refund Claim in La Dimora City Project: Complaint Held Premature In a recent ruling, the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority Panchkula dismissed a homebuyer’s complaint seeking refund, holding that the claim was premature in light of the contractual terms agreed between the parties. Background of the Case The complaint was filed by … Read more
Non-Appearance in Cheque Bounce Case? Post covers Cheque Bounce Non-Bailable Warrant HighCourt Case wherein it Granted One Opportunity with Costs to comply-surrender. In a pragmatic and balanced ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court in CRM-M-5775-2026 (M/s Firstvite E Learning Pvt. Ltd. v. UT Chandigarh) clarified that non-appearance by an accused does not automatically justify … Read more
Chandigarh High Court rules Promotion a Fundamental Right & Cannot Be Denied Due to Technical Qualification Issues – P&H High Court Clarifies DPC Obligations. But, an actual promotion is not a fundamental right in service matters, but the right to be considered for promotion is a fundamental right under Articles 14 and 16 of the Indian … Read more
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