Bail – NDPS Act: Regular Bail in FIR No. 325 under Sections 22(c) of the NDPS Act – Petitioner’s bail application considered in light of prolonged incarceration and fundamental rights under Article 21. [Para 1-4]

Supreme Court Precedents: Reference to various Supreme Court judgments highlighting the importance of considering prolonged incarceration for bail under NDPS Act despite the statutory bar under Section 37. [Para 5-9]

Decision – Grant of Bail: Petitioner released on bail considering the period already spent in custody, subject to specific conditions for compliance. [Para 10-12]

Judicial Discretion: Emphasis on the exercise of judicial discretion in bail matters without commenting on the merits of the case. [Para 13]

Management of Religious Institution – Gurudwara Gurdarshan Parkash – Dispute over management rights of Dera Baba Jawahar Dass Ji – Management initially by Gram Panchayat, then handed over to Damdami Taksal and registered as a Charitable Trust – Challenge by defendants claiming prior rights and mismanagement by plaintiffs – Plaintiffs maintaining proper management and religious practices as per Sikh tenets. [Para 1-5, 14]

Appointment of Receiver – Injunction against defendants – Trial court's dismissal of plaintiffs' application for temporary injunction upheld by Appellate Court – Interim arrangement by Appellate Court appointing SDM, Hoshiarpur as Receiver-cum-Administrator to manage Dera during pendency of suit – Decision based on apprehension of law and order issues. [Para 11, 17, 20]

Legal Standing and Management Rights – Plaintiffs' management rights originating from Gram Panchayat resolution – Dispute over validity and implementation of prior resolutions and committee arrangements – Ownership and management rights of religious property under scrutiny – Plaintiffs’ claim to manage Dera as per Sikh tenements. [Para 13, 14, 19]

Decision – High Court sets aside lower courts' decisions – Plaintiffs allowed to continue management of Dera – Restrains defendants from interference except in due course of law – SDM directed not to interfere based on prior order of appointment as Receiver – Plaintiffs required to maintain and submit regular financial records during suit pendency. [Para 20-25]

Transfer Application – Matrimonial Case – Application under Section 24 CPC for transfer of case filed under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act – Consideration of petitioner-wife’s socio-economic hardships and convenience for transfer of case from Bhiwani to Jind. [Para 1-2, 7-9]

Judicial Principles – Transfer Petitions in Matrimonial Disputes – Reference to Supreme Court judgments emphasizing the convenience of the wife in matrimonial transfer petitions, considering socio-economic conditions and potential misuse of leniency. [Para 4-6]

Directions Issued – Transfer of case to Sessions Division Jind with specific directions for mediation, hearing schedules, and conditions for respondent-husband to contest the transfer. [Para 9-10]

Procedural Compliance – Disposal of transfer petition without notice to respondent, ensuring parties’ appearance, and disposal of any pending miscellaneous applications. [Para 11]

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Cr.P.C.) – Section 482 – Quashing of Proceedings – Petition for quashing of criminal complaint under the SC/ST Act and IPC sections due to compromise between parties – Settlement reached out of court with no coercion or undue influence – Emphasis on the legal system’s goal to reconcile social conflicts and minimize adverse societal impacts of disputes – Recognition of compromises in criminal disputes, barring grave offences involving governance, administration, or severe societal impact. [Para 1-5]

Supreme Court Guidelines – Compromise in Criminal Cases – Distinction between quashing criminal proceedings in High Court’s inherent jurisdiction and compounding offences in trial court – High Court’s power to quash proceedings based on nature and gravity of crime, and whether continuation of proceedings constitutes an abuse of legal process – Heinous offences and those under special statutes like the Prevention of Corruption Act not suitable for quashing based on compromise – Cases with a predominantly civil nature, like financial or matrimonial disputes, can be quashed if the parties have settled and continuation of proceedings would be unjust. [Para 6]

Decision – Present case suitable for quashing based on compromise – Complaint and subsequent proceedings under the SC/ST Act and relevant IPC sections against petitioners quashed, honoring the out-of-court settlement. [Para 7-8]

Cruelty as Ground for Divorce – Insufficient Evidence and Pleading – Family Court's grant of divorce on grounds of cruelty, not adequately pleaded in original petition or proven in trial - Respondent/husband initially filed citing desertion, later sought to amend to include cruelty – High Court in CRP No.1249 of 2014 set aside the amendment - Court's error in granting divorce on unpleaded, unproven cruelty ground [Paras 5, 12, 19].

Amendment to Petition Dismissed – Respondent's appellate-stage amendment attempt for including cruelty and desertion - Dismissed due to post-CRP No.1249 of 2014 ineligibility for amendment at this stage [Paras 13, 16].

Legal Principles on Granting Relief – Supreme Court judgments referenced - No relief on evidence outside pleadings - Decision cannot be based on unpleaded grounds - Case emphasis on pleaded issues only [Paras 9-11].

Decision – Appeal allowed - Family Court's order on cruelty-based divorce set aside - Lack of proper pleading and evidence leading to decision reversal [Para 20].

Civil Revision Petition – Amendment of Plaint – Specific Relief Act, 1963 – Revision against Trial Court’s order allowing amendments post evidence closure, challenged for being barred by limitation. [Paras 1-6]

Amendment of Plaint – Principles for Allowing Amendments – Supreme Court guidelines in Revajeetu Builders case – Necessity, bona fide, non-prejudicial, and limitation considerations for amendments. [Para 8]

Suit for Cancellation of Documents – Transformation to Declaration of Nullity – Proposed amendment based on Supreme Court’s dictum in Deccan Paper Mills case – Change from cancellation to declaration of nullity of Sale Deed. [Paras 10-11]

Opposition to Amendments – Change in Suit’s Basic Structure – Petitioner’s contention that amendments alter suit’s character and withdraw prior admissions – Application filed after 15 years without requisite procedural amendments. [Para 12]

Trial Court’s Mechanical Order – Lack of Reasoning and Consideration of Parties’ Contentions – High Court’s disapproval of such orders and emphasis on reasoned decisions. [Para 13]

Decision – Setting Aside Impugned Order – Remitting Back for Fresh Consideration – High Court directs de novo consideration in line with Apex Court’s guidelines in Revajeetu Builders case, with no order as to costs. [Paras 14-15]

Civil Procedure – Restoration of Dismissed Application – Challenge to the order dismissing the restoration application for Advocate Commissioner in I.A.No. 167 of 2017 – Emphasis on fair opportunity for hearing and decision on merits. [Para 1, 7, 9, 10, 11]

Legal Representation – Absence of Senior Counsel – Appellant’s application dismissed due to absence on scheduled date – Contention over lack of opportunity for representation and hearing. [Para 3, 7]

Judicial Procedure – Appointment of Advocate Commissioner – Respondent’s opposition to reappointment of Advocate Commissioner based on existing report – Court stresses on deciding the matter based on its merits. [Para 6, 8]

Decision – High Court’s intervention to ensure fair trial – Order dated 08.10.2018 set aside, directing lower court to restore and decide I.A.No. 167 of 2017 on merits within specified timeframe. [Para 10, 11]

Impleadment of Parties – Dismissal of Application for Impleadment in Property Suit – Petitioners sought to be impleaded as defendants, claiming a right over the property in question – Application dismissed by the lower court for lack of direct nexus with the main suit and for being a tactic to prolong proceedings – Revision filed against this dismissal. [Para 1-3, 5]

Application of Order 1 Rule 10(2) CPC – Legal Principles for Impleadment – The Apex Court’s guidelines on when a court may add parties to a suit – Emphasis on the need for proper or necessary parties, contrasting with the plaintiff’s dominus litis right to choose litigants. [Para 6]

Arguments Against Impleadment – Petitioners accused of malafide intentions and delay – Claimed right over the property after a long period, raising doubts on the genuineness of their claim – Respondents argue against the impleadment citing lack of evidence and improper application. [Para 7]

Legal Distinction in Impleadment – Apex Court’s distinction between property suits and declaratory suits regarding the interest required for impleadment – Necessity of a direct or legal interest rather than a mere commercial interest. [Para 8]

Court’s Analysis and Decision – Suit for declaration and permanent injunction – Court notes lack of proper explanation or evidence from petitioners regarding their claim – Observes delay and lack of initial action from petitioners – Dismisses revision for lack of merit and improper application for impleadment. [Para 10-14]

Habeas Corpus – Illegal Detention – Procedural Violations: Petitioner challenges detention order under Article 226, seeking release of detenue detained under A.P. Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act, 1986. Argues illegal detention due to non-inclusion of bail information. [Para 1, 5]

Detention Order Review – Bail Information Critical: Court emphasizes the necessity of including bail information in detention orders. Lack of such information, especially in cases of conditional bail, deemed a vital procedural violation. [Para 8]

Decision – Detention Order Set Aside: Court finds the detention order illegal due to procedural violations and sets it aside, ordering the release of the detenue unless required for other cases. [Para 9, 10]