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.
Motor Accident Compensation Enhanced by Rs. 31,66,500 After Correcting Multiplier and Adding Future Prospects and Filial Consortium
Punjab and Haryana High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by Rs. 31,66,500 after correcting multiplier from 9 to 12, adding future prospects of 15%, and awarding filial consortium of Rs. 40,000 each to two sons.
High Court Under Article 226 Can Extend Time for Payment Under One Time Settlement by Bank Where Borrower Proves Bona Fides: Punjab and Haryana High Court Lays Down Guidelines
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that the High Court, in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, can extend the time for payment under a One Time Settlement by a bank, and laid down detailed guidelines for courts to consider when deciding such extension requests.