India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court Denies Regular Bail To Lawyer In Complex Land Grabbing Fraud Case

High Court Denies Regular Bail To Lawyer In Complex Land Grabbing Fraud CaseTheHigh Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarhhas deniedregular bailto a practicing advocate,Vikas Kumar, in connection with a multi-layeredland-grabbing conspiracy. Presided over by Justice Manisha Batra, the cour...

30 Jul 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Applicability of SC/ST Act Against Same-Caste Accused: Punjab and Haryana HC Grants Regular Bail in Assault Case

Does the SC/ST Act Apply to Same-Caste Conflicts? High Court Weighs In In a significant order clarifying the application of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandiga...

20 Aug 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Custodial Interrogation Necessary in Millet Theft Conspiracy: Punjab & Haryana High Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail under BNS Sections 303(2) and 61(2)

Bail Denied: High Court Highlights Importance of Custodial Interrogation in Millet Theft Case In a recent order, theHigh Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarhhas underscored the significance of custodial interrogation in cases involving organized theft and conspiracy. Presiding over the c...

15 Jan 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Personal Recovery Key in NDPS Bail: Punjab and Haryana HC Grants Relief Despite Commercial Quantity Allegations

Personal Recovery Key in NDPS Bail: Punjab and Haryana HC Grants Relief Despite Commercial Quantity Allegations In a significant order addressing the nuances of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has granted regular b...

12 Sep 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Punjab & Haryana High Court Upholds Denial of Bail in SFIO Economic Fraud Cases Under Section 447

Economic Crimes and the Burden of Bail: High Court Rejects Plea in SFIO Case In a significant order highlighting the judicial stance on white-collar crime, the High Court of Punjab & Haryana has denied a successive bail application filed by Rajeev Kumar Rana, an accused in the ...

22 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Failure to Obtain Expert Opinion in Medical Negligence Cases Renders Criminal Complaint Unmaintainable: Punjab and Haryana HC

Shielding Medical Professionals: High Court Quashes Negligence Case Due to Lack of Expert Oversight In a significant ruling for the medical community, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has emphasized that criminal complaints against doctors for all...

08 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Disclosure Statements of Co-accused Without Corroboration Insufficient for Denial of Bail: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Bail Granted: High Court Limits Reliance on Uncorroborated Disclosure Statements in NDPS Cases In a significant order addressing the limits of evidentiary weight in drug-related prosecutions, thePunjab and Haryana High Courtrecently granted bail to a petitioner implicated solely on the basis ...

29 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Prolonged Incarceration Can Override Section 37 NDPS Act Restrictions: Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants Bail

Bridging Justice: Why Prolonged Custody Can Trump Section 37 Restrictions In a significant ruling that underscores the constitutional mandate of Article 21, theHigh Court of Punjab & Haryanahas granted regular bail to an accused facing charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substan...

30 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Lack of Criminal Intent and Document-Based Evidence Merits Anticipatory Bail: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Missing Sacred Saroops: High Court Grants Bail, Citing Negligence Over Criminal Intent In a significant legal development involving the sanctity of theShri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the High Court for the States of Punjab and Haryana has granted anticipatory bail to a former Secret...

27 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

Anticipatory Bail Not Maintainable After Regular Bail Even On Adding Graver Offence: Punjab & Haryana HC

No Safe Haven in Anticipatory Bail: Punjab & Haryana HC Slams Repeat Plea After Regular Bail GrantIn a firm ruling that reinforces bail jurisprudence, the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh has held that an accused already enjoying regular bail cannot seek anticipatory...

30 Apr 2026