Anticipatory Bail Dismissed Under Sections 406 and 420 IPC Where Prima Facie Case of Double Sale of Flat Established and Custodial Interrogation Necessary
Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed anticipatory bail application where prima facie case of double sale of flat by builder's director was established, direct payment received from complainant, and custodial interrogation deemed necessary for investigation.
Anticipatory Bail Declined Under Sections 498-A and 376 IPC Where Prima Facie Case of Sexual Assault Within Marriage Established
High Court dismisses anticipatory bail petition in case involving allegations of sexual assault and dowry-related cruelty, holding that prima facie case established and custodial interrogation necessary for investigation.
FIR Under Sections 406 and 420 IPC Quashed Where Non-Payment of Dues Under Highway Concession Agreement Is a Purely Civil Dispute
Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed FIR under Sections 406/420 IPC in dispute over non-payment of work order dues under NHAI highway concession agreement, holding that non-payment constitutes a purely civil matter.
Appeal Against Acquittal in Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act Complaint Remanded for Fresh Trial on Evidence of Dishonest Intent
High Court remands cheque dishonour case for fresh trial after finding trial court failed to properly evaluate evidence of dishonest intent despite acquittal, emphasizing rigorous application of legal principles in NI Act cases.
Criminal Complaint Against Serving Police Officer Quashed for Want of Sanction Under Section 197 Cr.P.C.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed a criminal complaint filed against a serving Sub-Inspector of Haryana Police, holding that prior sanction of the State Government under Section 197 Cr.P.C. had not been obtained before filing the complaint or taking cognizance.
Writ Petitions by Banks and Insurance Companies Challenging SLGC Orders Under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Dismissed; Minor Discrepancies Cannot Absolve Liability
Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed 12 writ petitions by banks and insurance companies challenging SLGC orders under PMFBY, holding that minor discrepancies cannot absolve liability and hyper-technical approaches cannot deprive farmers of statutory benefits.
Summoning Opposite Party as One's Own Witness Is a Deplorable Practice and Cannot Be Permitted Under Order 16 CPC: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court deprecated the practice of summoning the opposite party as one's own witness, calling it deplorable and an abuse of court's process. The revision petition was allowed and the summoning order was set aside.
Plaint Rejected Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC for Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction and Bar Under Section 41(h) Specific Relief Act
Civil court rejects plaint seeking injunction against bank auction on dual grounds of lack of territorial jurisdiction and statutory bar under Section 41(h) SRA, illustrating interplay between procedural and substantive limitations.