#Section 164 BNSS

A Punjab & Haryana High Court decision confirms that a pending civil suit over title does not prevent an emergency attachment under Section 164 BNSS when possession is contested. Authorities may appoint a superintendent and seize the land despite ongoing civil proceedings, giving clear guidance to litigants and enforcement officers in land-dispute cases.

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.