Can an FIR Under Section 307 IPC Be Quashed After Compromise? Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has recently examined an important issue concerning quashing of an FIR under Section 307 IPC on the basis of compromise. Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)—corresponding to attempt to murder—is … Read more
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 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
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
Post covers Joint Account Cheque Bounce Case-HighCourt Chandigarh where Punjab & Haryana High Court Clarifies: A Non-Signatory Cannot Be Prosecuted Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act In a significant judgment concerning cheque dishonour cases, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has reiterated that only the drawer or signatory of a dishonoured cheque can … Read more
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
Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Bank Officer Dismissal Matter in Departmental Proceedings service matter case. A bank officer dismissal matter involves formal disciplinary action where a bank terminates an employee for proven serious misconduct, fraud, or breach of trust. Recent legal rulings emphasize that while high standards of integrity apply to bank roles, dismissals … Read more
Story covers Challenge Cheque Bounce Conviction in HighCourt Revision at Punjab & Haryana High Court Reaffirms: Mere Claim of a Blank Security Cheque Is Not Enough to Escape Liability Under Section 138 NI Act. To challenge a cheque bounce conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in India, you must file a Criminal … Read more
Can an Internal Committee Member Be Held Liable for Ignoring Sexual Harassment Complaints? A Recent Court Order Highlights Employer Responsibilities and yes ICC liable for Ignoring POSH Complaints. Under India’s POSH Act, the employer bears the direct statutory liability for ignoring complaints, while individual Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) members face organizational or civil consequences for … Read more
Can a Will Be Accepted by the Court If It Is Surrounded by Suspicious Circumstances? Punjab & Haryana High Court Explains in a judgment reinforces the well-settled principle that courts must be satisfied not only about the formal execution of the Will but also about its authenticity and the absence of suspicious circumstances. In a significant … Read more
Supreme Court Pulls Up Builder and Haryana Authorities Over Non-Execution of HRERA Orders by Parsvnath Directors as it gave stern warning to comply within a week or go to jail. The Supreme Court is strictly cracking down on the non-execution of RERA orders, warning developers of imprisonment, freezing bank accounts, and overriding dilatory tactics. In … Read more
What Happens if a Builder Company Goes into Insolvency? A Complete Builder Insolvency Guide 2026 for Homebuyers Under IBC, 2016. Learn what happens when a real estate builder enters insolvency under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. Understand the rights of homebuyers, CIRP process, NCLT proceedings, refunds, possession, and important legal remedies. Navigating a … Read more
Can a Builder Recover Maintenance Charges Before Handing Over Maintenance to the RWA? A recent Punjab RERA decision in Fortune Multitech case has addressed an important issue affecting apartment owners and developers alike—whether a promoter can recover maintenance charges from an allottee before maintenance is formally handed over to a Residents Welfare Association (RWA). If … Read more
Punjab RERA Protects Homebuyer Rights in Plot Possession Dispute in Altus Muirwoods Ecocity Complaint . For the Altus Muirwoods Ecocity project (New Chandigarh) developed by Altus Space Builders, Punjab RERA has consistently ruled that buyers are entitled to financial compensation for delayed possession. The regulator directs builders to pay monthly interest for the delay period … Read more
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
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
Can HRERA Forfeit a Developer’s Security Deposit for a Minor Delay Caused by Government Approvals? The ruling emphasizes that RERA penalty challenged under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) must be fair, proportionate, and based on a proper consideration of facts rather than being imposed mechanically. When a RERA penalty challenged, promoters … Read more
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
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