(1)
Norat Rana ----Petitioner Vs.
Union Of India ----Respondents D.D
26/04/2023
HIGH COURTS
Termination of services during probation period – Appeal and revision – Maintainability – The petitioner’s services as a constable were terminated while on probation. The appellate authority dismissed the petitioner’s appeal on a technical ground, and the respondents contended that the petitioner had an alternative remedy of filing a revision petition. The court exami...
(2)
Rakesh Kumar & Another – Petitioners Vs.
State of Haryana – Respondent D.D
25/04/2023
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 – Sections 468 and 469 – Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963 – Sections 6, 7A and 12 – Quashing of FIR, report under Section 173 Cr.P.C. and subsequent proceedings – Limitation for taking cognizance of offence – Maximum sentence prescribed under Section 12 – Knowle...
(3)
KIRANPAL …PETITIONER Vs.
STATE OF PUNJAB AND ANOTHER …RESPONDENTS D.D
24/04/2023
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law – Appeal against Conviction – Delay in Filing – Petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. challenging the dismissal of an appeal against conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, on the grounds of delay. The appeal was dismissed without considering the exclusion of the time taken to prepare the certified copy of the judgment. Held, the period con...
(4)
Karanveer Singh @ Karan - Petitioner Vs.
State of Punjab – Respondent D.D
21/04/2023
HIGH COURTS
Regular Bail - Section 22(C) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 – Constitution of India, Article 21 -- NDPS case – Regular bail – Commercial quantity – Recovery of 4800 tablets of RLAM-0.5 from petitioner - Co-accused already granted bail - Petitioner a first time offender - Violation of mandatory provisions of NDPS Act alleged - Held, provisions of Sectio...
(5)
SUBHASH SINGH ... Petitioner Vs.
STATE OF HARYANA ...Respondent D.D
21/04/2023
HIGH COURTS
Anticipatory Bail - Sections 384, 506, 511, 120-B, 192, 211, 218, 219, 180 IPC - Section 438 Cr.P.C - Prima facie case - petitioner was alleged to be involved in extortion and blackmailing along with his co-accused - Allegations of blackmail and extortion against petitioner - Conduct of petitioner in active connivance with co-accused - Petitioner refused to hand over mobile phone during inve...
(6)
Chhinda Singh - Petitioner Vs.
State of Punjab - Respondent D.D
21/04/2023
HIGH COURTS
Framing of charges under Sections 304 and 427 IPC - Extreme negligence and rashness - Petitioner challenges order, arguing that the case should be treated as rash and negligent driving under Section 304A IPC as there is no allegation of him being under the influence of liquor - Court holds that material on record indicates allegations against the petitioner show extreme negligence and rashness whi...
(7)
NARAYANI NEWAR …PETITIONER Vs.
STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER …RESPONDENTS D.D
21/04/2023
HIGH COURTS
Criminal Law – Quashing of Charges – Criminal Conspiracy and Breach of Trust – Petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. challenging charges framed under Sections 406 and 120B IPC by the Trial Court. The petitioner contended that she cannot be held liable for offences allegedly committed by her late husband. Held, quashing of charges is an exception to the rule and should not be done at...
(8)
ABC THROUGH FATHER SATVIR SINGH …PETITIONER Vs.
STATE OF HARYANA …RESPONDENT D.D
20/04/2023
HIGH COURTS
Juvenile Justice - Determination of Age - Trial as Adult – The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) ordered the petitioner, accused of rape and penetrative sexual assault, to be tried as an adult after a preliminary assessment of his mental and physical capacity. The petitioner challenged this order, contending that he was under 16 years of age at the time of the alleged offence. Held, a combined re...
(9)
Rashpinderpal and Anr - Petitioners Vs.
State of Punjab and Others - Respondents D.D
19/04/2023
HIGH COURTS
Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961 - Unauthorized occupation of Hadda Rori land - Demarcation of land - Eviction - Delay in demarcation by respondents - Writ petition seeking mandamus for expeditious demarcation and subsequent legal action - Valid demarcation report necessary to establish claim before Competent Authority - Court allows the writ petition and directs empowered Revenu...