Travel Permission Granted on Conditions Despite Dismissal of Quashing Petition Under Section 528 BNSS
High Court dismisses petition to quash FIR but grants conditional travel permission, illustrating discretionary relief available even where main petition fails and balancing between investigation protection and petitioner's mobility.
Mandamus Directing University to Consider Candidate for Appointment Where Selection Process Was Completed but Appointment Withheld Without Reason
High Court issues mandamus directing university to appoint candidate who cleared all selection stages, emphasizing duty of public authority to follow through on completed recruitment process and absence of discretion to withhold appointment unreasonably.
CIRP Admitted Under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Where Debt and Default Are Undisputed: NCLT Chandigarh
The NCLT Chandigarh admitted a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Proceeding against Paytail Commerce Private Limited upon application by a financial creditor under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The judgment reinforces that once debt and default are established through credible documentary evidence, the Tribunal is statutorily bound to admit the application, regardless of assertions regarding ongoing negotiations or claimed financial difficulties.
Section 12-AA Registration Upheld for Statutory Body Performing Charitable Purpose of Education and Rural Development: ITAT Chandigarh
ITAT Chandigarh upheld Section 12-AA registration for HRDF Administration Board, recognizing its activities in promoting education and rural development in Haryana as qualifying charitable purposes under the Income Tax Act.
Bail Granted in NDPS Case Involving Commercial Quantity of Alprazolam Where Recovery Exceeds Prescribed Threshold by a Small Margin
High Court grants regular bail in NDPS case where recovered quantity marginally exceeds commercial threshold, emphasizing consideration of narrow margin and clean antecedents in bail assessment.
Section 14 IBC Moratorium Does Not Bar Refund of Auction Bid Amount to Purchaser Where SARFAESI Sale Has Been Set Aside: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that Section 14 moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code does not prevent the High Court from directing refund of auction bid money to a purchaser whose SARFAESI sale was set aside, as the bid amount is not money for the benefit of the corporate debtor.
Tenant Who Fails to Use Statutory Remedy Under Section 14(A)(iii) of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act Cannot Plead Non-Issuance of Receipt to Resist Eviction: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, both at the single bench and the division bench stage, upheld the eviction of agricultural tenants for non-payment of rent, holding that tenants who claim rent was paid but no receipt was issued must avail of the statutory remedy under Section 14(A)(iii) of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953, and their failure to do so defeats the plea.
Section 311 CrPC Application Dismissed as Attempt to Fill Lacuna in Evidence: Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Trial Court Order
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a revision petition challenging the trial court's refusal to summon an investigator under Section 311 CrPC. The Court held that the power to summon witnesses must be exercised judiciously to find truth essential for a just decision, not to fill gaps in a party's evidence.