Cheque Bounce Compounding: Can an Accused Compel Compounding by Offering Payment? Punjab and Haryana HighCourt says no in a Cheque Bounce Case Compounding. A recent decision of the Punjab & Haryana High Court clarifies an important issue in proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: whether an accused can seek compounding merely … Read more
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
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
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
Aegis Value Homes: Haryana RERA Orders Refund of ₹25.71 Lakh with Interest for Delayed Possession. Homebuyer Gets Exit Remedy After Nearly Four Years of Delay The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Panchkula, has passed an important order concerning delayed possession in an affordable housing project, holding that an allottee cannot be compelled to remain … Read more
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: 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
Senior Citizens Act & Property Disputes: High Court Clarifies Scope of Eviction Proceedings. The Delhi High Court has examined an important issue concerning the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, particularly where a senior citizen seeks eviction of a family member from a property while title to the property is simultaneously … Read more
RERA Refund After Prolonged Delay: Punjab RERA Directs IREO Waterfront Promoters to Refund ₹12.38 Lakh with Interest. You can check current case status and rulings through the RERA Punjab Portal regarding the latest accountability transfers to judgment debtors like AIPL Housing. The Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority has passed an important order protecting an allottee’s … Read more
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: 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
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
Cheque Bounce CRR: Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Conviction Where “Security Cheque” Defence Remains Unproved. The Punjab & Haryana High Court, while deciding a Criminal Revision (CRR) arising out of a conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, has reiterated the importance of the statutory presumption under Section 139 of the … Read more
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
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 / 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
Punjab & Haryana High Court Denies Regular Bail in Alleged Real Estate Investment Fraud Case. The allegations, according to the material collected during investigation, prima facie involved serious economic offences and alleged fabrication of documents. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has declined to grant regular bail in a case arising from allegations of cheating, … Read more
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Punjab & Haryana High Court Flags Misuse of NRI Cell FIRs via Email Complaints. The High Court raised serious concerns regarding the registration of FIRs based on email complaints received by the NRI Cell in Punjab. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised serious concerns regarding the misuse of the Punjab NRI Cell to register FIRs based … Read more
Summoning Order Quashed by HighCourt Chandigarh in Medical Negligence Case. Big relief for doctors as High Court reiterates that criminal prosecution for medical negligence requires strong expert evidence, not mere allegations. In a significant judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Section 304-A IPC against doctors accused of medical negligence. The … Read more
RERA Punjab Orders Interest for Delay in Possession: Builder Held Liable Despite Completion Claim in HLP Infratech Palmillas Zirakpur Complaint. Complaints against HLP Infratech’s “HLP Palmillas” project in Zirakpur, Punjab, have been filed with Punjab RERA, primarily regarding delays in handing over possession of residential plots (e.g., agreed possession dates in 2023 not met). Complainants … Read more
Live-in Relationship Agreement in India: Legal Validity, Format & Key Clauses With changing social dynamics, live-in relationships are increasingly common in India. While such relationships are legally recognised to a certain extent, disputes relating to property, finances, and separation often arise. To avoid future conflicts, many couples now opt for a Live-in Relationship Agreement. This … Read more
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 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
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