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Domestic Violence (DV) Case is Civil or Criminal?
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:…
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HighCourt Second Appeal not Below Rs 25000-CPC
Punjab & Haryana High Court Clarifies: Second Appeal Not Maintainable in Civil Cases Below ₹25,000 In 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…
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Policy Surrender Insurance Complaint Consumer Court
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 premiums…
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Universal Educational Society (UES)- Legal Trouble
Probe Finds Alleged Mortgage of Leased Panchayat Land for Institutional Loans; Report Sent for Police Action A 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), Mohali,…
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Non Communication Between Spouses is Cruelty?
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…