Civil May 5, 2024

Tenant Who Fails to Use Statutory Remedy Under Section 14(A)(iii) of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act Cannot Plead Non-Issuance of Receipt to Resist Eviction: Punjab and Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, both at the single bench and the division bench stage, upheld the eviction of agricultural tenants for non-payment of rent, holding that tenants who claim rent was paid but no receipt was issued must avail of the statutory remedy under Section 14(A)(iii) of the Punjab Security of Land Tenures Act, 1953, and their failure to do so defeats the plea.

Civil November 20, 2023

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.

Civil March 25, 2023

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.

Civil March 3, 2023

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.

Civil September 18, 2022

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.

Civil July 16, 2022

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.