#executing court

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that an executing court cannot issue a warrant of possession without independently verifying and recording concrete evidence of dispossession. This reinforces that mechanical acceptance of vague allegations violates natural justice and undermines the procedural integrity of execution proceedings, affecting decree-holders and judgment-debtors alike.

Punjab & Haryana HC rules that co-sharers in acquired land are entitled to equal compensation as awarded to their co-owners, even if they did not file a Section 18 reference. The court relied on the Supreme Court's decision in Ramphal v. Haryana SIDC, affirming that execution petitions for equal awards are maintainable. This ensures parity in compensation distribution among co-sharers regardless of procedural participation.

Bombay High Court holds that executing courts must adopt a purposive approach to implement consent decrees, ensuring clear property demarcation through practical steps.