A matter before the Punjab and Haryana High Court turns on two things: a sound reading of the law and a strategy built around your specific facts. As High Court lawyers in Chandigarh, we at Advocate Vikram Singh & Associates represent individuals, families and businesses in writ petitions, civil and criminal revisions, appeals, bail matters and quashing petitions before the High Court at Chandigarh. This page sets out what each remedy involves and how our chambers can assist you.
Our Practice Before the Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court exercises constitutional, civil, criminal and supervisory jurisdiction over Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. We appear before it on most working days, which keeps our drafting, citations and case-tracking aligned with current Bench practice. Our High Court work falls into the areas below.
- Writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution
- Civil revisions under Section 115 CPC
- Criminal revisions, anticipatory bail and FIR quashing
- First appeals, second appeals and criminal appeals
- Suspension of sentence and stay of execution
Writ Petitions under Articles 226 and 227
Writ jurisdiction is the High Court’s core constitutional remedy. We file petitions under Article 226 to enforce fundamental and legal rights — for instance, against arbitrary executive action, denial of natural justice, blacklisting, and disputes over public employment, tenders and admissions. Under Article 227, we seek supervisory correction of jurisdictional errors by subordinate courts and tribunals. Each petition is drafted on the specific facts and supported by relevant precedent, with interim relief pressed wherever urgency demands.
Civil Revisions under Section 115 CPC
Where no appeal lies, a civil revision under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is often the correct remedy for a jurisdictional error or material irregularity. We use it to challenge interim orders such as the wrongful refusal of an injunction, rejection of pleadings, or improper admission of evidence. Every revision is grounded in settled principle and supported by apposite authority on both maintainability and merit.
Criminal Revisions, Anticipatory Bail and FIR Quashing
We file criminal revisions under Sections 438 and 442 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — the provisions that replaced Sections 397 and 401 CrPC — against orders such as framing of charge or wrongful cognizance. We also move anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS (earlier Section 438 CrPC) where arrest is apprehended and pre-arrest protection is justified. For quashing, we file petitions under Section 528 BNSS (earlier Section 482 CrPC), typically in settled matrimonial or commercial disputes and in cases of patently false allegations, applying the tests laid down in State of Haryana v. Bhajan Lal.
Civil and Criminal Appeals
Our appellate practice covers first appeals, second appeals and criminal appeals from District Court judgments. These matters turn on a properly prepared paper-book, close analysis of the evidence on record, and correctly framed substantial questions of law. We argue errors in the appreciation of evidence, procedural violations and the misapplication of statute across property, contractual, NDPS and family-court matters.
Suspension of Sentence and Stay Applications
On conviction, we apply to suspend the sentence pending appeal under Section 430 BNSS (earlier Section 389 CrPC), particularly for elderly or unwell appellants, short sentences, and genuinely debatable questions of law. On the civil side, we file stay applications to restrain the execution of decrees and possession orders, establishing a prima facie case and the balance of convenience on properly sworn affidavits.
From CrPC to BNSS: Why the Section Numbers Have Changed
Since 1 July 2024, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for offences registered on or after that date. The remedies themselves remain, but the numbering has moved: quashing shifted from Section 482 CrPC to Section 528 BNSS, anticipatory bail from Section 438 to Section 482, criminal revision from Sections 397 and 401 to Sections 438 and 442, and suspension of sentence from Section 389 to Section 430. Matters arising from older FIRs may still proceed under the CrPC, so we confirm the governing code before any filing.
Why Clients Engage Our Chandigarh High Court Practice
Our practice rests on regular High Court appearances, careful drafting, and a candid view of your prospects before you commit to filing. We bring over fifteen years of litigation experience across constitutional, criminal, civil and service matters, and we keep clients informed at each stage — from draft petition to final order. For clients outside Chandigarh, we offer telephone and online consultations, so distance need not delay urgent relief.
You can read more about the firm and its advocates on our About page, and reach us directly through our Chandigarh law office.
Frequently Asked Questions: High Court Practice, Chandigarh
How do I file a writ petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court?
A writ petition under Article 226 or 227 is filed before the High Court at Chandigarh with a supporting affidavit, the relevant annexures and the prescribed court fee. It must state the cause of action, the relief sought and the legal grounds clearly. We assist with drafting, compiling annexures and filing at every stage.
Can the High Court quash an FIR?
Yes. Under Section 528 BNSS (earlier Section 482 CrPC), the High Court has inherent power to quash an FIR where the allegations disclose no cognizable offence, where the parties have genuinely settled, or where continuing the prosecution would amount to an abuse of the process of law. Each case turns on the FIR contents, the provisions invoked and the governing precedent.
When should I apply for anticipatory bail at the High Court?
Anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS (earlier Section 438 CrPC) is pre-arrest protection sought when arrest is apprehended in a non-bailable offence. An application may be moved before the High Court when the Sessions Court has declined relief, or where the matter is serious enough to merit a direct approach. We assess the FIR and surrounding circumstances before advising on the appropriate forum.
What is the difference between a criminal appeal and a criminal revision?
An appeal lies as of right against a final order of conviction or acquittal where the statute provides for it. A revision, under Sections 438 and 442 BNSS, is filed against interlocutory or non-appealable orders — such as orders on charge or cognizance — where no appeal is available. The correct remedy depends on the nature of the order and the stage of the proceedings.
Speak to a High Court Advocate in Chandigarh
If your matter involves a writ, an appeal, a revision, anticipatory bail or quashing, both timing and precision matter. To discuss your case, contact Advocate Vikram Singh & Associates and share the orders and documents relevant to your matter.