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A Domestic Violence (DV) case in India has a hybrid nature. While it is civil in nature—meaning it provides civil remedies like financial compensation, protection orders, and the right to live in the matrimonial home—it is enforced using criminal procedure. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]  The main distinctions regarding its nature include: • Civil Reliefs: The core purpose of a DV case (typically filed under…

Punjab & Haryana High Court Clarifies: Second Appeal Not Maintainable in Civil Cases Below ₹25,000In a notable judgment concerning civil appellate jurisdiction, the Punjab & Haryana High Court recently dismissed a regular second appeal filed by the Haryana Government in a dispute involving a travel allowance (TA) bill of ₹7,299. The litigation, which reportedly continued for nearly two decades,…

In a significant ruling protecting consumer rights, the Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has reportedly held that a policyholder cannot be penalized for mistakes arising from an insurance company’s own administrative or technical lapses. The dispute arose from an insurance policy purchased in 2011. According to the report, the policyholder regularly paid monthly…

Probe Finds Alleged Mortgage of Leased Panchayat Land for Institutional Loans; Report Sent for Police ActionA recent inquiry concerning leased panchayat land in Punjab has raised important questions regarding public land management, financial transactions, and regulatory compliance. According to a newspaper report, a probe conducted by the District Development and Panchayat Officer (DDPO),…

In an important judgment interpreting the concept of matrimonial cruelty, the Supreme Court of India has held that mere non-communication between spouses for a few days, without additional evidence of serious misconduct, cannot automatically amount to cruelty under criminal law.The case involved a husband who had been convicted under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code in connection with the…

To file an MSME delayed payment case, register your business on the official Udyam Registration Portal. Then, file a claim online through the MSME Samadhaan or MSME ODR portals by submitting your invoices, work orders, and Udyam certificate. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] The legal and dispute resolution process involves clear, structured steps: 1. Eligibility Check Before filing, your business must meet…

The Supreme Court of India is set to examine an important legal question concerning the scope of compassionate rehabilitation and compassionate appointment schemes: whether the son of a married daughter can be considered eligible for benefits under such schemes in circumstances where the family is otherwise entitled.The issue arose after a petitioner challenged the decision of a state government…

State Consumer Commission Orders Builder to Refund ₹18.5 Lakh with Interest After 12-Year Delay in Plot AllotmentThe State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has reportedly directed a builder associated with a housing project in Mullanpur to refund ₹18.50 lakh along with interest and compensation after a homebuyer failed to receive possession of a residential plot even after more than a…

In a major relief for a homebuyer, the Consumer Commission has reportedly directed a real estate developer to refund the deposited amount along with interest and compensation after failing to deliver possession of a residential plot even after more than a decade. According to the report, the complainant had booked a residential plot in a housing project and paid approximately ₹13.62 lakh towards…

Drafting a criminal complaint involves writing a clear, chronological narrative that establishes the court’s jurisdiction, identifies the parties, details the wrongful act (with date, time, and location), cites the relevant penal provisions, and concludes with a prayer for relief, followed by a signed verification clause. [1, 2]  A well-drafted criminal complaint follows a specific, standardized…

In an important ruling concerning personal liberty and criminal investigation, the High Court has reportedly set aside an order cancelling anticipatory bail and observed that the inability of investigating agencies to identify additional persons involved in a case cannot by itself justify withdrawal of discretionary relief already granted by a court.According to the report, the investigating…

In a significant order favouring a homebuyer, the Mohali District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has reportedly directed a real estate developer to either deliver possession of a residential plot or refund the buyer’s deposited amount of approximately ₹11 lakh along with interest. The dispute relates to a residential plot booked more than fifteen years ago in a housing project. According…

Consumer Forum Orders Refund of ₹72 Lakh in Maya Garden Magnesia Project DisputeIn a significant decision concerning homebuyer rights, the Consumer Forum has reportedly directed a builder associated with the Maya Garden Magnesia project to refund approximately ₹72 lakh to purchasers after finding deficiencies relating to basic amenities and project compliance. According to the newspaper report,…

In a significant order protecting the interests of homebuyers, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has reportedly directed the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to provide temporary electricity connections to residents of a housing society in Zirakpur who were left dependent on costly diesel generator power after the developer allegedly abandoned the project.The dispute concerns…

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reportedly stayed a single-judge order directing regularisation of services of outsourced workers engaged with the PEPSU Road Transport Corporation (PRTC), bringing renewed attention to the legal complexities surrounding regularisation of contractual and outsourced employment. According to the report, the earlier order had directed regularisation of services…

The arbitration process in India, governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, typically follows these core steps: notice of invocation, appointment of the arbitrator(s), written pleadings (Statement of Claim and Defense), hearings and cross-examination of witnesses, and finally, the issuance of the Arbitral Award. [1, 2, 3]  A detailed, chronological breakdown of how an arbitration…

The Supreme Court of India has reiterated an important constitutional principle that the right to travel abroad, though protected as a facet of personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution, cannot be viewed in isolation from the rights of victims and the broader interests of the criminal justice system.According to a recent report, the Supreme Court set aside an order of the Telangana…