Registry can't object to filing of fresh cases under old criminal laws: Punjab and Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that registry officials cannot object to the filing of fresh cases under old criminal laws, despite their repeal. The court emphasized that the repeal of laws does not affect ongoing proceedings or the filing of new cases based on those laws. This decision clarifies that existing cases and new filings under old laws remain valid until specifically repealed or substituted. The ruling aims to maintain continuity in legal proceedings and avoid confusion over the applicability of repealed laws.