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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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
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
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