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Parallel proceedings in Indian law refer to simultaneous legal actions in different forums—such as civil, criminal, or administrative—arising from the same factual dispute.
Karnataka High Court upholds arrest under Section 69 of the CGST Act, ruling that simultaneous investigations by State and Central GST authorities do not render proceedings invalid. The judgment clarifies that dual enforcement does not constitute abuse of process, reinforcing powers to combat input tax credit fraud.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that the same GST officer conducting both audit and adjudication breaches principles of natural justice, rendering parallel proceedings void. The judgment mandates separation of functions to ensure procedural fairness under the CGST Act, impacting all GST assessees facing dual proceedings.
Chhattisgarh High Court reinforces that revenue authorities cannot adjudicate title disputes under Section 250 of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code when a civil suit is already pending. The ruling clarifies that revenue authorities' powers are limited to summary possession remedies, preserving civil court jurisdiction over substantive title disputes.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes criminal proceedings under Section 164 BNSS where a civil suit with temporary injunction is already pending, reinforcing that parallel proceedings in possession disputes amount to abuse of process. The ruling aligns with Supreme Court precedent, protecting litigants from vexatious criminal litigation during ongoing civil adjudication.
Telangana High Court rules that continuation of Domestic Violence Act proceedings after quashing of parallel IPC charges under Sections 498-A and 506 constitutes judicial abuse, reinforcing the principle of finality in litigation and protecting accused from harassment through multiplicity of proceedings. The ruling clarifies that quashing of criminal charges under Section 482 BNSS (formerly CrPC) extinguishes ancillary DV Act complaints where the factual matrix overlaps.
Bombay High Court directs that departmental enquiries must be stayed pending criminal trials where allegations are identical, safeguarding accused's right against self-incrimination.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that invoking Section 145 Cr.P.C. while a civil suit is pending violates the doctrine of forum shopping and undermines judicial consistency.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that borrowers must exhaust DRT remedies before approaching High Court; directs DRT to decide pending stay application within 24 hours.