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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
This post covers Police Complaint Authority (PCA in short) Punjab Haryana Chandigarh. Place where you can complain about Police in India regarding serious misconduct. The Police Complaint Authority shall inquire into allegations of “serious misconduct” against police personnel, either suo moto or on a complaint received. The long term goal of PCAs is to overhaul … Read more
False 498a cases are very common in the society and lot of steps has been taken by Hon’ble Apex court also to prevent its misuse. Quashing of false 498a is possible but first you need to know the reason for false 498a. These days false 498a cases gropes all the relatives father, mother sister who … Read more
Transfer of Investigation Case High Court Chandigarh must insist establish and prove them from the facts and circumstances to the satisfaction of the court JUDGEMENT SUMMARY GAUR GURPREET V. STATE OF PUNJAB, 12th August, 2013 Also Read- Punjab Haryana High Court Chandigarh Today we are going to talk about the case of Gaur Gurpreet v. … Read more
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has prohibited police in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh from conducting parallel inquiries (simultaneous investigations) after an FIR is registered, deeming it a serious interference with the justice process. Once an investigation begins, no separate, unofficial inquiries into an accused’s innocence are permitted. Overall, the pendency of cases has increased significantly at … Read more
In this post we will discuss about Consumer Complaint against Greater Mohali Area Development Authority wherein the complainant booked a residential plot in the project of the opposite party namely “IT City, GMADA” situated at IT City, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, by submitting the application form. However, the opposite party failed to deliver the possession within … Read more
In this post we will discuss about Application of Anticipatory Bail by Declared Absconder wherein The Hon’ble High Court Held that in the present case under study the anticipatory bail application was not maintainable and was accordingly dismissed as being not maintainable as the petitioner had been declared as an absconder under Section 82 of … Read more
A protest petition is a legal mechanism allowing a victim or complainant to challenge a “negative” police report (Final Report/Closure Report) in a criminal case. It is filed before a Magistrate when the police fail to find evidence or recommend closing the case. The Magistrate can accept the report, order further investigation, or treat the … Read more
Based on recent Punjab and Haryana High Court rulings, complainants in cheque bounce cases (Section 138 NI Act) can appeal acquittals directly to the Sessions Court as “victims” under Section 372 of the CrPC, without needing special leave from the High Court. Appellate courts may, however, require a 20% deposit of the compensation/fine amount for suspending sentences. … Read more
A 156(3) CrPC application in Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali, and Zirakpur is a legal remedy filed before a Judicial Magistrate when the police refuse to register an FIR for a cognizable offence. It requests the court to direct the police to register an FIR and investigate. It must be accompanied by an affidavit and evidence of … Read more
Abetment to suicide in dowry cases involves intentionally instigating a married woman to end her life due to dowry harassment, punishable under Section 306 of the IPC (10 years imprisonment) often combined with Section 498A (cruelty). Courts require clear proof of direct, proximate instigation, as mere marital discord or vague allegations are insufficient for conviction. … Read more
DDR (Daily Diary Report) for lost items and FIR (First Information Report) for cognizable offenses can be filed online via the Chandigarh Police e-Saathi portal or at local stations in Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali, and Zirakpur. Non-cognizable offenses are recorded in the DDR, while serious crimes require an FIR. In this post we will learn about daily-day-report … Read more
In this post we will discuss about the controversial judgment of Bombay High Court in which it stated that “skin to skin” contact is necessary to prove Sexual Assault. Holding minor’s hand, unzipping pants not sexual assault under POCSO: Bombay HC In this post we’ll read about the judgement passed by Bombay high court setting … Read more
In this post we will about procedure for quashing of FIR after the police conducted a raid and seized Liquor bottles from a person’s residence. In the light of the invoice and the permit produced, no offence either under Section 32 or under Section 34 of the Karnataka Excise Act, 1965 is made out. “Therefore, … Read more
In this post we will discuss about the recent judgment of the Panjab and Haryana High Court on the determination of the age of a juvenile. The Juvenile Justice Act of 2015, Section 94(2), states that the date of birth certificate should be the first priority for determining the age of a juvenile in India. … Read more
Prosecution sanction under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act is mandatory prior government approval required to prosecute a public servant for corruption offenses (Sections 7, 10, 11, 13, 15), ensuring accountability while protecting against frivolous cases, granted by the Central/State Govt or appointing authority who had power to remove the servant at the time of the offense. … Read more
Now Once The Person Is Declared PO By Court, Complainant May Get The Certified PO Order And Give Details Of Accused In PO Cell Of City. Complainant Whenever Knows About The Location Or Movement Of PO Can Seek Support Of Local Police To Get The PO Arrested In Chandigarh, Panchkula, MOHALI, KHARAR, DERABASSI, ZIRAKPUR AND … Read more
To get discharged from a 498A case in India, you typically file a discharge application (Section 239 CrPC) in the trial court, often after chargesheet, or a Quashing Petition (Section 482 CrPC) in the High Court, especially if there’s a settlement (Mutual Consent Divorce) or vague allegations. Success relies on proving insufficient grounds in the … Read more
In an election for the post of manager, defamatory statement were published against the opponents. In the present case the petitioner seeks damage to the tune of Rs 30 Lakhs for a statement which was published 8 years ago. A high court bench ruled in the favor of defendants, thus rejecting the plaint under Order … Read more
n India, Section 307 IPC (Attempt to Murder) involves a serious, non-bailable offense, meaning bail isn’t automatic, requiring strong grounds and judicial discretion from the Sessions Court or High Court, not a Magistrate. Obtaining bail (regular bail) depends heavily on case specifics, like injury severity, duration of custody, and evidence, with lawyers filing applications under CrPC Sections … Read more
This post is a case digest wherein petitioners were summoned in 498 A Offences under Sec 319 of CrPC and later applied for Anticipatory bails under Sec 438 CrPC. Since the names of petitioner were kept in column no. 2 of the challan, they were called in for joining the investigation. The benefit of interim … Read more
This post is a case digest of NDPS Appeal in Punjab Haryana High Court Chandigarh wherein appeal against the order of Session Court was preferred before High Court Chandigarh as main contentions were compliance of Sec 42 & 43 of NDPS Act. In light of various judgments of hon’ble Apex court and Our Hon’ble High … Read more
Post covers VEHICLE RELEASE ON SUPERDARI CHANDIGARH PANCHKULA MOHALI. Superdari allows the release of a seized vehicle before legal proceedings are complete. Superdari or Sapurdari can be understood as the clearance or disposal of property to the person who is authorized for custody of property on surety bond that he/she may produce the property before … Read more
Section 341 of CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 defines Appeal. Until there is an complaint under Section 340 of this code there is no Right to Appeal. An appeal, Review and Revision are under the rights bestowed on each and every citizen. In simple term an appeal is a case that has been filed to … Read more
Post covers Quashing of FIR 498A 406 IPC High Court Chandigarh which is now Section 85, 316(2) under BNS. So FIR registered prior to July 1st, 2024 follows IPC and thereafter BNS. FIR, First Information Report is a document which is written and prepared by police, immediately after receive information about a cognizable offence. It … Read more
Post covers Women Cell Complaint Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali Zirakpur Derabassi Kharar for reporting crime against women and seeking redressal of their grievances then. Women cell is a designated and specialized unit for dealing with complaints such as of matrimonial dispute with husband, domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical harassment etc. The complaints in women cell are … Read more
Know stages of your criminal case by Criminal Trial lawyer Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali who would guide on each and every step of prosecution. INTRODUCTION In India, criminal law is divided into three parts:- The Indian Penal Code, 1860 The Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 That means, the combination of these three … Read more
Promise to Marry Rape Case are quite common today citing failed relationships in the society but consent always remain a fact to be determined in these cases. New law under BNSS also protects the interest of a women. Whether a false promise to marry comes within the ambit of Section 375 of IPC? The rape … Read more
Post covers Latest on FIR Quashing from Punjab & Haryana High Court Chandigarh wherein the grounds for quashing are covered by High Court Criminal Lawyers who make out the case for effective discretion of the court. Here in this post, we will analyze the latest judgment by High Court Chandigarh of Punjab & Haryana on … Read more
The criminal law in India has been codified in the Penal Code and in the criminal procedure code; the former code specifically deals with offences and states that what matters will afford an excuse or a defence to charge for an offence. CrPC on the other hand provides the machinery for the detection of a … Read more
Post covers When can Anticipatory Bail High Court Punjab Haryana be granted. Though it is entirely dependent on facts but the consideration criteria is laid out in the post which has remained successful amongst bail lawyers of High Court Chandigarh. Though the judgment of one high court is not binding upon the other high court … Read more
In 1988 the Legislature enacted the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (No. 49 of 1988) to fight corruption in the government agencies/offices and public sector businesses in India. Corruption has been a part of the governance system since a long time and many attempts have been made to curb illegal and immoral attempts of gaining … Read more
Where you can complain against Police in Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali which is Police Complaint Authority Punjab Haryana, PCA in short. Complaint against Police can be made when there is misuse of power and position which is excessive than the law entails. Thus causing unnecessary harassment to the individuals. AN OUTLOOK: POLICE COMPLAINTS AUTHORITY IN INDIA … Read more
Punjab & Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has time and again issued various guidelines for Investigation Officers (IO) to ensure proper investigation in NDPS cases. Also, the High Court has ordered testing agencies to ensure swift preparation of chemical examination report during the trial. The high court has batted for agencies to follow modern techniques … Read more
A complainant has a right to get an FIR (First Information Report) registered with the police regarding any crime, provided that the offence is cognizable, i.e. where the police can make an arrest without a warrant. Can an SHO be booked for not filing an FIR? The answer is yes! The same was iterated by … Read more
FIR is a written document prepared by the police department. Before any formal complaint to the magistrate for a cognizable offense, the evidence is required to support the allegations. Some matters are of urgent nature that needs to be dealt with immediately, for which police have been appointed by the law as an authority to … Read more
A protest petition in criminal cases is a victim’s or informant’s formal objection to a police closure report (negative report), filed with a Magistrate to challenge alleged shortcomings, bias, or insufficient investigation, allowing the court to treat it as a complaint, order further inquiry, or take cognizance. Though not defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), … Read more
POWER TO MAGISTRATES UNDER SECTION 156(3) Magistrates in India have been granted a number of powers in furtherance of their judicial duties. One such power has been granted to the Magistrates under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. What does Section 156(3) provide? Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, … Read more
Zulfiqar khan the director of NGO theatre age was convicted of sodomizing his students; he was then charged and convicted under Section 377 (Unnatural offences) and Section 292 (sale, distribution of obscene objects to young persons). The lower court convicted him in 3 cases for 7 yearsand stated that the sentence for 2 cases would … Read more
Dishonouring of cheques is a common sight in India. Numerous cases for bouncing of cheques are filed every day before the courts of India. A Hyderabadi team of police had recently come to Karnal, Punjab to summon the accused in a case of a bounced cheque. The most prominent laws governing cases of on Cheque … Read more
Section 239 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1908 The entire process, starting from registering the First Information Report (FIR) to the acquittal or conviction, everything is vividly and categorically mentioned in the Code of Criminal Procedure (hereinto referred to as the Cr.P.C), 1908. Out of the many processes and procedures, one of the most … Read more
Every year many young brides fall prey to the fancy of NRI grooms who allure them of foreign dreams and comforts of life that one could only get by going abroad leave apart the status symbol quotient. But not all that glitters is gold. And this is what happens when realty meets the eye i.e. … Read more
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