https://lawlens.in/stories/extended-limitation-is-unsustainable-absent-positive-suppression-where-tax-non-payment-aro-130ee85c9be045e4a2465a8385f14f3f/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T13:25:09.396Z Extended limitation is unsustainable absent positive suppression where tax non-payment arose from an interpretational dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/past-service-before-inter-charge-compassionate-transfer-counts-toward-promotional-eligibil-35f515319e23417f950dd84efd7483b6/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T12:13:59.433Z Past service before inter-charge compassionate transfer counts toward promotional eligibility, despite loss of seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/technical-testing-by-cros-is-exempt-where-sponsors-hold-dcgi-approved-clinical-trial-permi-2c58c9fdc3d640718652e350c5553077/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T12:13:41.467Z Technical testing by CROs is exempt where sponsors hold DCGI-approved clinical-trial permissions. https://lawlens.in/stories/igst-liability-for-pre-import-condition-breaches-must-be-re-quantified-bill-of-entry-and-r-c67f093332e746119d75a4b04df1bc33/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T12:13:33.219Z IGST liability for pre-import-condition breaches must be re-quantified Bill-of-Entry and raw-material-wise. https://lawlens.in/stories/refund-of-service-tax-already-paid-requires-proof-that-its-incidence-was-not-passed-on-6da3069bcc9f45bc91ba0a7f49a39e41/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T12:13:27.452Z Refund of service tax already paid requires proof that its incidence was not passed on. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-regular-service-remains-countable-for-promotion-eligibility-after-inter-charge-trans-c1b6c9b8e7434ad593c9c68432570be0/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T12:13:26.787Z Prior regular service remains countable for promotion eligibility after inter-charge transfer. https://lawlens.in/stories/refund-limitation-begins-upon-reassessment-where-excess-duty-was-never-included-in-the-ori-36e22d66646648dfba825b7f748921f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T12:13:04.152Z Refund limitation begins upon reassessment where excess duty was never included in the original assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/iron-ore-fe-content-for-export-duty-must-be-calculated-on-wmt-basis-including-moisture-fdce18b3b30043a1b14c4e39f2713ade/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T12:12:59.698Z Iron ore Fe content for export duty must be calculated on WMT basis, including moisture. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-iron-ore-exports-before-1-may-2022-fe-content-must-be-determined-on-wmt-basis-cf45a9b6d09e4d3b833b7097f61fe6c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T12:12:59.204Z For iron ore exports before 1 May 2022, Fe content must be determined on WMT basis. https://lawlens.in/stories/alleged-fake-rider-insurance-claim-prompts-karnataka-high-court-to-order-sit-probe-and-imp-1bf10165389d412aada54624d3d13570/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T11:59:05.420Z Alleged fake-rider insurance claim prompts Karnataka High Court to order SIT probe and impose costs https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-wife-is-entitled-to-maintenance-only-when-the-subsisting-first-marriage-was-fraud-ae4608cf5eb04731a9a10140cc7868a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T11:58:59.159Z A second wife is entitled to maintenance only when the subsisting first marriage was fraudulently concealed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-defendants-independent-partition-claim-survives-the-plaintiffs-withdrawal-and-may-contin-6ff6587d08e948b38cbcd15c2ac8d3be/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T11:58:45.320Z A defendant’s independent partition claim survives the plaintiff’s withdrawal and may continue in the pending suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-service-rendered-before-compassionate-inter-charge-transfer-counts-toward-promotio-11de28c87d324935a1fcea7ab9fc25f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T10:58:22.151Z Regular service rendered before compassionate inter-charge transfer counts toward promotion eligibility despite bottom seniority placement. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-rejection-orders-must-state-cogent-administrative-reasons-particularly-when-child-9a2858ff245a4d50a3f4b6fe215918ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T10:58:09.081Z Transfer rejection orders must state cogent administrative reasons, particularly when children’s education warrants retention. https://lawlens.in/stories/exemption-covers-specialized-petroleum-operation-equipment-despite-tariff-heading-mismatch-9573cfa176434f32bd97f09ec48d8a46/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T09:45:51.212Z Exemption covers specialized petroleum-operation equipment despite tariff-heading mismatch where the notification’s description is satisfied. https://lawlens.in/stories/restricted-second-hand-goods-cannot-be-absolutely-confiscated-absent-specific-reasons-just-18d49c90b5754b518394d4e2c5004ffb/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T09:45:16.831Z Restricted second-hand goods cannot be absolutely confiscated absent specific reasons justifying denial of redemption. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-evidence-failed-to-connect-the-accused-with-photographing-or-disseminat-efe84a9a3ba8573f964e159be1d02e67/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T08:51:34.635Z Bail granted where evidence failed to connect the accused with photographing or disseminating intimate images. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-granted-liberty-to-raise-pay-parity-grievances-before-the-eighth-pay-commission-a-807de58bd159473da44ab48ee6c1a9c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T08:31:12.829Z Tribunal granted liberty to raise pay-parity grievances before the Eighth Pay Commission and Railway Board. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-post-retirement-claim-for-promotional-benefits-was-dismissed-74f90db298ff47afbf7cec68c49f00a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T08:31:07.875Z A belated post-retirement claim for promotional benefits was dismissed. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-the-pending-representation-through-a-reasoned-and-speaking-5d34f4510210475293eefde98dd661a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T08:30:53.700Z Competent authority must decide the pending representation through a reasoned and speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/revised-pay-fixation-is-notional-from-1-january-1996-with-monetary-benefits-payable-from-2-be0b87dbac974258a70124b6c6947ce7/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T07:18:30.239Z Revised pay fixation is notional from 1 January 1996, with monetary benefits payable from 21 April 2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-is-not-payable-on-delayed-macp-benefits-where-the-employee-initially-failed-the-p-348d1c00d2df4f33957da15be0305788/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T07:18:30.007Z Interest is not payable on delayed MACP benefits where the employee initially failed the prescribed benchmark. https://lawlens.in/stories/inspectors-and-superintendents-are-entitled-to-notional-revised-pay-from-1-january-1996-an-710d4a12c51745ca9948af609f68033a/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T07:18:26.307Z Inspectors and Superintendents are entitled to notional revised pay from 1 January 1996 and monetary benefits from 21 April 2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-pending-pay-fixation-representations-by-reasoned-order-and-extend-5533ab7de50e4048b77dc33ab60642e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T07:18:16.260Z Respondents must decide pending pay-fixation representations by reasoned order and extend benefits to similarly situated employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-married-daughter-qualifies-for-compassionate-appointment-only-upon-proving-wholly-depend-f547e96b7b8c4718aee4400932a5038d/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T06:03:45.178Z A married daughter qualifies for compassionate appointment only upon proving wholly dependent status at the employee’s death. https://lawlens.in/stories/strict-compliance-with-mandatory-tender-conditions-justified-rejection-of-the-technically-44273f698b4e487ca7b66f56bbf3ee43/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:06:57.674Z Strict compliance with mandatory tender conditions justified rejection of the technically non-responsive bid. https://lawlens.in/stories/contributory-negligence-must-be-proved-a-head-on-collision-alone-cannot-justify-compensati-9cf6fc815a7b4366901789bb16c5c592/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:06:42.546Z Contributory negligence must be proved; a head-on collision alone cannot justify compensation deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/title-declarations-and-consequential-reliefs-concerning-disputed-revenue-entries-must-be-p-64a51639adb14b9d85e3155a5a515c2a/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:06:22.435Z Title declarations and consequential reliefs concerning disputed revenue entries must be pursued before the competent civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-appointment-of-a-defence-assistant-does-not-vitiate-disciplinary-proceedings-absent-de-aab1c4cb0fac479494732b64f060c894/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:05:54.494Z Non-appointment of a Defence Assistant does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings absent demonstrated prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-crpf-service-is-not-disproportionate-for-repeated-prolonged-desertion-and-una-b80a2a7863594c03b4a706d845b69f4e/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:05:42.250Z Removal from CRPF service is not disproportionate for repeated prolonged desertion and unauthorised absence. https://lawlens.in/stories/malicious-prosecution-claims-require-cogent-proof-of-malice-lack-of-probable-cause-and-res-acbf385446c4488cbe9d6094106684b9/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:05:34.088Z Malicious prosecution claims require cogent proof of malice, lack of probable cause, and resulting reputational injury. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-child-victims-sole-testimony-sustains-pocso-conviction-without-medical-corrobor-32a082b39f674469af967bfdc1633a57/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:05:31.903Z A credible child victim’s sole testimony sustains POCSO conviction without medical corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/industrial-incentive-claims-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-procedural-delay-authorities-mus-a0568398424049efa0393b7af916e15a/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:05:29.907Z Industrial incentive claims cannot be rejected solely for procedural delay; authorities must consider them on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-allegations-of-rape-induced-by-false-promise-to-marry-warrant-trial-not-quashi-1f992345cc9349f580b7ec3219264f56/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:05:29.338Z Prima facie allegations of rape induced by false promise to marry warrant trial, not quashing. https://lawlens.in/stories/assam-hc-quashes-six-month-registration-withdrawal-against-doctor-says-medical-council-mus-b0d5b99edb91440b886b4a25d74d5a04/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:05:29.009Z Assam HC quashes six-month registration withdrawal against doctor, says Medical Council must disclose allegations and pass a reasoned order https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-retirement-is-unsustainable-when-authorities-ignore-satisfactory-later-service-5eafddb0b1c245acaaa4a82f196e8420/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:05:26.077Z Compulsory retirement is unsustainable when authorities ignore satisfactory later service and rely on neutral integrity remarks. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-rape-may-rest-solely-on-credible-prosecutrix-testimony-despite-absent-medic-4941c58080e84705b1b84ecc27f3908b/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:04:21.061Z Conviction for rape may rest solely on credible prosecutrix testimony despite absent medical corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/five-accused-acquitted-in-alleged-witch-hunting-murder-after-prosecution-failed-to-prove-a-6fd1151f96f34f2290c234e480a7ac1e/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:04:03.626Z Five accused acquitted in alleged witch-hunting murder after prosecution failed to prove abduction and killing beyond reasonable doubt https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-reopen-an-ex-parte-illegal-migrant-opinion-after-unexplained-decades-long-20a38bf367b841d083e70c0e12147e7b/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:03:33.497Z Courts will not reopen an ex parte illegal-migrant opinion after unexplained decades-long delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-3h-compensation-must-be-disbursed-unless-complex-entitlement-disputes-requir-9e2a4b4c0d7a455ebe681b452f2f7495/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:03:06.861Z Under Section 3H, compensation must be disbursed unless complex entitlement disputes require civil-court reference. https://lawlens.in/stories/blanket-bank-account-freezing-is-impermissible-only-the-disputed-transaction-amount-may-re-d285c147058440819ac66beafd1c590e/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:02:53.049Z Blanket bank-account freezing is impermissible; only the disputed transaction amount may remain under lien. https://lawlens.in/stories/borrowing-departments-cannot-conduct-disciplinary-inquiries-against-deputationists-after-t-50968c5ca365401a80c745ebe8d50904/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:02:40.418Z Borrowing departments cannot conduct disciplinary inquiries against deputationists after their repatriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/gauhati-high-court-dismisses-citizenship-plea-orders-inquiry-into-passport-issued-while-fo-5b9727404aee4b2893aa2e0b72954c18/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:02:37.965Z Gauhati High Court dismisses citizenship plea, orders inquiry into passport issued while foreigner reference was pending https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-provide-a-hearing-and-pass-a-reasoned-order-before-classifying-an-account-as-fr-28754b3aa1fe43e3b2ac2949298e8815/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:02:30.204Z Banks must provide a hearing and pass a reasoned order before classifying an account as fraudulent. https://lawlens.in/stories/defamation-complaints-may-be-dismissed-pre-summoning-when-exact-imputations-and-their-reci-9ec856031d3e452da6a8d8bd27941668/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:02:27.789Z Defamation complaints may be dismissed pre-summoning when exact imputations and their recipients are not identified. https://lawlens.in/stories/gauhati-high-court-clubs-four-firs-over-alleged-80-crore-skill-training-fraud-involving-20-116f573fad4a4baeac00cd161bad62d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:02:01.514Z Gauhati High Court clubs four FIRs over alleged ₹80-crore skill-training fraud involving 20,000 fake beneficiaries https://lawlens.in/stories/pure-findings-of-fact-cannot-be-challenged-in-second-appeal-absent-a-substantial-question-f28b057884f04a6fb8f515fa8f05aeb8/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:01:56.399Z Pure findings of fact cannot be challenged in second appeal absent a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-appeal-cannot-reopen-factual-findings-where-the-alleged-legal-question-requires-r-b868b041c8cd4b18a8a8789255539573/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:01:47.950Z A second appeal cannot reopen factual findings where the alleged legal question requires reappreciating evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-cannot-claim-vrs-recalculation-under-rop-1998-absent-its-formal-adoption-by-the-435b14d0a10c479ab039f808da83ec72/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:01:46.390Z Employees cannot claim VRS recalculation under ROP 1998 absent its formal adoption by the undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-30-non-perverse-findings-of-insurance-coverage-cannot-be-disturbed-in-appeal-30e922d5d9a54657a85814b6d919ec21/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:01:19.793Z Under Section 30, non-perverse findings of insurance coverage cannot be disturbed in appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-against-rejected-composite-land-sale-transfer-applications-lie-before-the-director-866d47f9f16a4e9d995bee266f158d41/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:01:02.403Z Appeals against rejected Composite Land Sale Transfer applications lie before the Director of Land Records and Surveys. https://lawlens.in/stories/first-appeals-against-composite-land-sale-transfer-rejections-lie-before-the-director-of-l-bf377ba8cfc2452cbab8014fb9540e42/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:01:00.945Z First appeals against Composite Land Sale Transfer rejections lie before the Director of Land Records. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-registration-under-the-assam-wood-based-industries-rules-cannot-justify-seizure-confis-e89b399c35584af2a8baa3a41075528d/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:00:55.898Z Non-registration under the Assam Wood-Based Industries Rules cannot justify seizure, confiscation, or sealing. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-later-medical-unfitness-cannot-override-earlier-shape-i-assessments-when-denyi-36d44592b645452da6b0fb54e228c4bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:00:51.212Z Unexplained later medical unfitness cannot override earlier SHAPE-I assessments when denying promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-must-exclude-losses-arising-from-pre-existing-injuries-and-unproven-loss-of-e-c646765bda93490ea912a69a4f79a6cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:00:50.821Z Compensation must exclude losses arising from pre-existing injuries and unproven loss of earning capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/eviction-notices-under-the-public-premises-act-must-strictly-comply-with-rule-4-service-re-e1dd868cca624b7da3c0945f26aeb71c/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:00:48.884Z Eviction notices under the Public Premises Act must strictly comply with Rule 4 service requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-credible-evidence-can-establish-offending-vehicle-involvement-despite-its-being-304b19a0de224ef2af0ee175c85989e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:00:28.557Z Subsequent credible evidence can establish offending vehicle involvement despite its being unidentified in the FIR. https://lawlens.in/stories/outsourced-status-does-not-bar-minimum-pay-scales-where-duties-substantially-match-regular-07a8ef7eb9e34186ad6cd5b90a657c43/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:00:20.331Z Outsourced status does not bar minimum pay scales where duties substantially match regular posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/severance-compensation-under-section-23-thirdly-requires-proof-of-actual-damage-b342d12b4d424c2a8cd78aed31e1f337/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T04:00:06.691Z Severance compensation under Section 23 thirdly requires proof of actual damage. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-single-railway-claims-tribunal-member-cannot-exercise-jurisdiction-without-chairmans-aut-1697b9852a6141a0bc5ecd5d9781201b/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:59:30.578Z A single Railway Claims Tribunal member cannot exercise jurisdiction without Chairman’s authorization under Section 4(4). https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-rape-victims-testimony-sustains-conviction-despite-discrepancies-and-non-seizur-b481bcb0e7bd464c9d8ab0b86bd3b846/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:59:30.182Z A credible rape victim’s testimony sustains conviction despite discrepancies and non-seizure of mobile evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unsubstantiated-fir-allegation-of-drunk-driving-cannot-establish-policy-breach-or-justi-221039e6f9f04b8dae45df717445a7b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:59:30.176Z An unsubstantiated FIR allegation of drunk driving cannot establish policy breach or justify recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-appeals-cannot-proceed-where-the-framed-questions-involve-only-disputed-questions-o-f007a6766a394c0596f293e830632f29/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:59:29.359Z Second appeals cannot proceed where the framed questions involve only disputed questions of fact. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurers-must-pay-third-party-compensation-despite-invalid-licences-with-liberty-to-recove-63b2d3e041f44f0b8e98e3aea31c77f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:59:29.349Z Insurers must pay third-party compensation despite invalid licences, with liberty to recover from vehicle owners. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-head-on-collision-justifies-equal-apportionment-of-liability-between-both-drivers-9c9720aeb3504cb5ba0cbe5e0f13278c/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:59:29.281Z A head-on collision justifies equal apportionment of liability between both drivers. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-factual-findings-remain-undisturbed-in-second-appeal-absent-a-substantial-quest-6f730458ac864551949d7e9a763c88ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:59:27.922Z Concurrent factual findings remain undisturbed in second appeal absent a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-on-motor-accident-compensation-accrues-from-the-date-claimants-file-evidence-not-3818ac012bb642e9a26dc38eef4c00a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:59:27.436Z Interest on motor accident compensation accrues from the date claimants file evidence, not from filing the claim petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/materially-inconsistent-victim-accounts-rendered-her-testimony-unreliable-requiring-acquit-4e78de27f1574fe491cd99d8bf1db10f/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:59:27.089Z Materially inconsistent victim accounts rendered her testimony unreliable, requiring acquittal for failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/uncontroverted-salary-evidence-must-be-accepted-on-a-preponderance-of-probabilities-in-mot-8bddefafaf1c42e591d0ebb83589ad0f/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:59:26.522Z Uncontroverted salary evidence must be accepted on a preponderance of probabilities in motor accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-proposed-uttarakhand-high-court-shift-from-nainital-to-haldwani-dismissed-as-74a9f031c8604fd4841b028fd9521de8/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:54:33.011Z Challenge to proposed Uttarakhand High Court shift from Nainital to Haldwani dismissed as premature; forest clearances still required https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-determination-remanded-where-authority-failed-to-consider-reduced-bond-service-pe-5e3edef4e913470ebdd8679d2758b792/ LawLens en 2026-09-04T03:54:20.915Z Recovery determination remanded where authority failed to consider reduced bond-service period and disputed service computation. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-30-non-perverse-findings-of-insurance-coverage-cannot-be-disturbed-in-appeal-a429914d8e8b49c19ba7d060d0f03636/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:36:29.344Z Under Section 30, non-perverse findings of insurance coverage cannot be disturbed in appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-against-rejected-composite-land-sale-transfer-applications-lie-before-the-director-80560e6c4dd14008bee2a24a23e34f60/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:34:03.434Z Appeals against rejected Composite Land Sale Transfer applications lie before the Director of Land Records and Surveys. https://lawlens.in/stories/first-appeals-against-composite-land-sale-transfer-rejections-lie-before-the-director-of-l-9eaa5b29dba744e6917aa8c4d2acaac8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:33:26.309Z First appeals against Composite Land Sale Transfer rejections lie before the Director of Land Records. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-later-medical-unfitness-cannot-override-earlier-shape-i-assessments-when-denyi-4a9985f7d44d486e9ebcd848c35d0e1c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:33:14.660Z Unexplained later medical unfitness cannot override earlier SHAPE-I assessments when denying promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/uncontroverted-salary-evidence-must-be-accepted-on-a-preponderance-of-probabilities-in-mot-42b673f54e9d4dff8f78f3995ea04ed2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:32:40.857Z Uncontroverted salary evidence must be accepted on a preponderance of probabilities in motor accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unsubstantiated-fir-allegation-of-drunk-driving-cannot-establish-policy-breach-or-justi-0237ab7fea754611a8fed334ae7cfd47/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:32:33.772Z An unsubstantiated FIR allegation of drunk driving cannot establish policy breach or justify recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-must-exclude-losses-arising-from-pre-existing-injuries-and-unproven-loss-of-e-bdcf3cd87e87483eabaed08f534d3d2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:32:30.823Z Compensation must exclude losses arising from pre-existing injuries and unproven loss of earning capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-appeals-cannot-proceed-where-the-framed-questions-involve-only-disputed-questions-o-75e8b2903ee34699a04e897e0b75d433/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:32:22.946Z Second appeals cannot proceed where the framed questions involve only disputed questions of fact. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-on-motor-accident-compensation-accrues-from-the-date-claimants-file-evidence-not-9e0da08aeac447189e12cc9fc5327555/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:29:31.654Z Interest on motor accident compensation accrues from the date claimants file evidence, not from filing the claim petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-head-on-collision-justifies-equal-apportionment-of-liability-between-both-drivers-0193e9d340ac46fb819eedf21bec2fba/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:29:18.169Z A head-on collision justifies equal apportionment of liability between both drivers. https://lawlens.in/stories/materially-inconsistent-victim-accounts-rendered-her-testimony-unreliable-requiring-acquit-34d1a7edd12c42b2824b0a0fb87ab82d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:29:05.880Z Materially inconsistent victim accounts rendered her testimony unreliable, requiring acquittal for failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurers-must-pay-third-party-compensation-despite-invalid-licences-with-liberty-to-recove-78e3336e4d164a3eacda11329be5e29c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:29:05.406Z Insurers must pay third-party compensation despite invalid licences, with liberty to recover from vehicle owners. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-appeal-cannot-reopen-factual-findings-where-the-alleged-legal-question-requires-r-8689d94240614a5d89ca233622f44791/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:29:05.347Z A second appeal cannot reopen factual findings where the alleged legal question requires reappreciating evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-factual-findings-remain-undisturbed-in-second-appeal-absent-a-substantial-quest-2d623c33bbae4207a550a6d94d9c96d2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:28:58.817Z Concurrent factual findings remain undisturbed in second appeal absent a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/eviction-notices-under-the-public-premises-act-must-strictly-comply-with-rule-4-service-re-9ec2359598054524b3c859a7c80d52f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:20:09.489Z Eviction notices under the Public Premises Act must strictly comply with Rule 4 service requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/pure-findings-of-fact-cannot-be-challenged-in-second-appeal-absent-a-substantial-question-be7635898fd94b99a32a68fc3f3e48fe/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:19:33.476Z Pure findings of fact cannot be challenged in second appeal absent a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/contributory-negligence-must-be-proved-a-head-on-collision-alone-cannot-justify-compensati-0838774de1bc4e41b99532c5a6cdb98b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:18:47.909Z Contributory negligence must be proved; a head-on collision alone cannot justify compensation deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/malicious-prosecution-claims-require-cogent-proof-of-malice-lack-of-probable-cause-and-res-9fec8a3ec7d042f4a2fc3b4871d51e31/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:18:37.802Z Malicious prosecution claims require cogent proof of malice, lack of probable cause, and resulting reputational injury. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-child-victims-sole-testimony-sustains-pocso-conviction-without-medical-corrobor-74a3fcaeecc64b39971aa95c6ee5deba/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:18:07.693Z A credible child victim’s sole testimony sustains POCSO conviction without medical corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/industrial-incentive-claims-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-procedural-delay-authorities-mus-a72626879a7540d98d22a95856ac02c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:17:16.618Z Industrial incentive claims cannot be rejected solely for procedural delay; authorities must consider them on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-allegations-of-rape-induced-by-false-promise-to-marry-warrant-trial-not-quashi-89586fbec3c14bbb815901110361043f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:16:29.856Z Prima facie allegations of rape induced by false promise to marry warrant trial, not quashing. https://lawlens.in/stories/assam-hc-quashes-six-month-registration-withdrawal-against-doctor-says-medical-council-mus-215d748dd3534b388133a9e0188e6cc8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:16:24.806Z Assam HC quashes six-month registration withdrawal against doctor, says Medical Council must disclose allegations and pass a reasoned order https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-retirement-is-unsustainable-when-authorities-ignore-satisfactory-later-service-baaaf901ccb84457894458fc2da8b0ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:14:59.378Z Compulsory retirement is unsustainable when authorities ignore satisfactory later service and rely on neutral integrity remarks. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-crpf-service-is-not-disproportionate-for-repeated-prolonged-desertion-and-una-005919a6b91542b088b89810ff43ebb5/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:13:50.664Z Removal from CRPF service is not disproportionate for repeated prolonged desertion and unauthorised absence. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-rape-may-rest-solely-on-credible-prosecutrix-testimony-despite-absent-medic-0da8d239a9d1488684c8d028be82584d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:13:44.126Z Conviction for rape may rest solely on credible prosecutrix testimony despite absent medical corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-reopen-an-ex-parte-illegal-migrant-opinion-after-unexplained-decades-long-933cc11b9a784c24b9cb2adadc69d8d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:13:31.534Z Courts will not reopen an ex parte illegal-migrant opinion after unexplained decades-long delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-3h-compensation-must-be-disbursed-unless-complex-entitlement-disputes-requir-a505e8feedab466ebeea7c8485f489ba/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:12:20.149Z Under Section 3H, compensation must be disbursed unless complex entitlement disputes require civil-court reference. https://lawlens.in/stories/blanket-bank-account-freezing-is-impermissible-only-the-disputed-transaction-amount-may-re-f5a4a8ca92784f168c7a830946811a62/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:11:56.182Z Blanket bank-account freezing is impermissible; only the disputed transaction amount may remain under lien. https://lawlens.in/stories/borrowing-departments-cannot-conduct-disciplinary-inquiries-against-deputationists-after-t-922d457b5c4a402d84afcc9ea988608c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:11:52.598Z Borrowing departments cannot conduct disciplinary inquiries against deputationists after their repatriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/gauhati-high-court-dismisses-citizenship-plea-orders-inquiry-into-passport-issued-while-fo-1215b50c7f804c85be515061d825ba29/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:06:21.444Z Gauhati High Court dismisses citizenship plea, orders inquiry into passport issued while foreigner reference was pending https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-provide-a-hearing-and-pass-a-reasoned-order-before-classifying-an-account-as-fr-24fcb91229a04178b9c030986f9c7e02/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:05:51.109Z Banks must provide a hearing and pass a reasoned order before classifying an account as fraudulent. https://lawlens.in/stories/five-accused-acquitted-in-alleged-witch-hunting-murder-after-prosecution-failed-to-prove-a-315525c7bcb64bda8e648a4ef903060f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:05:48.685Z Five accused acquitted in alleged witch-hunting murder after prosecution failed to prove abduction and killing beyond reasonable doubt https://lawlens.in/stories/outsourced-status-does-not-bar-minimum-pay-scales-where-duties-substantially-match-regular-eafcaf4164f7461ebe248863dc1036fe/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:05:27.410Z Outsourced status does not bar minimum pay scales where duties substantially match regular posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-appointment-of-a-defence-assistant-does-not-vitiate-disciplinary-proceedings-absent-de-a5bd0632df6e4d7d8b2ffa09df63d2bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:04:53.484Z Non-appointment of a Defence Assistant does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings absent demonstrated prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/mandatory-tender-conditions-require-strict-compliance-courts-will-not-excuse-uncertified-b-8e80427059a0448391379d173db40b26/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:04:46.855Z Mandatory tender conditions require strict compliance; courts will not excuse uncertified banking references or inadequate technical experience. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-cannot-claim-vrs-recalculation-under-rop-1998-absent-its-formal-adoption-by-the-e30defc8fede4165927ec1ca94d84b55/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:04:38.303Z Employees cannot claim VRS recalculation under ROP 1998 absent its formal adoption by the undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-registration-under-the-assam-wood-based-industries-rules-cannot-justify-seizure-confis-7fc563cdef6d4a1588ecd29b42d9524e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:04:35.345Z Non-registration under the Assam Wood-Based Industries Rules cannot justify seizure, confiscation, or sealing. https://lawlens.in/stories/eviction-notices-under-the-public-premises-act-must-strictly-comply-with-rule-4-service-re-508d537dca7a41d79943027e9dda35c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T19:00:20.010Z Eviction notices under the Public Premises Act must strictly comply with Rule 4 service requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-must-be-quashed-where-allegations-lack-the-essential-ingredients-of-t-433a2aacfb184d0aa8769c6e84b74812/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:59:33.163Z Criminal proceedings must be quashed where allegations lack the essential ingredients of the invoked offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-credible-evidence-can-establish-offending-vehicle-involvement-despite-its-being-089ea69aa8554a188d48d1aee3f2a58b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:59:27.001Z Subsequent credible evidence can establish offending vehicle involvement despite its being unidentified in the FIR. https://lawlens.in/stories/pure-findings-of-fact-cannot-be-challenged-in-second-appeal-absent-a-substantial-question-80c5e177087843f49e5ff935781614af/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:59:17.913Z Pure findings of fact cannot be challenged in second appeal absent a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/severance-compensation-under-section-23-thirdly-requires-proof-of-actual-damage-61f9c95f89384d40b4d7a77e3688eb95/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:59:16.933Z Severance compensation under Section 23 thirdly requires proof of actual damage. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-single-railway-claims-tribunal-member-cannot-exercise-jurisdiction-without-chairmans-aut-ee9be635c34648c4a835c5be1e6d9acc/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:59:11.069Z A single Railway Claims Tribunal member cannot exercise jurisdiction without Chairman’s authorization under Section 4(4). https://lawlens.in/stories/district-commissioner-cannot-cancel-registered-sale-deed-challenge-lies-before-civil-court-a3ce3b0c0e514227a10e44fe10f5adae/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:58:45.670Z District Commissioner Cannot Cancel Registered Sale Deed; Challenge Lies Before Civil Court, Gauhati High Court Rules https://lawlens.in/stories/reliance-on-an-undisclosed-retraction-letter-to-discredit-a-defence-witness-vitiates-disci-cb6b7203f09e40b1adb51ac97bac1d4d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:58:45.655Z Reliance on an undisclosed retraction letter to discredit a defence witness vitiates disciplinary proceedings for violating natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/gauhati-high-court-clubs-four-firs-over-alleged-80-crore-skill-training-fraud-involving-20-6afd1cabaf764be89f4895b405775173/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:58:45.103Z Gauhati High Court clubs four FIRs over alleged ₹80-crore skill-training fraud involving 20,000 fake beneficiaries https://lawlens.in/stories/police-firing-at-maibang-protest-violated-victims-fundamental-rights-gauhati-hc-awards-3-l-4ce2685de93949e68bddd402f0f26f84/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:58:44.169Z Police firing at Maibang protest violated victims’ fundamental rights; Gauhati HC awards ₹3 lakh to each bereaved family and ₹2 lakh to three injured victims https://lawlens.in/stories/defamation-complaints-may-be-dismissed-pre-summoning-when-exact-imputations-and-their-reci-1754268d91954d1985f59c4796c32114/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:58:40.605Z Defamation complaints may be dismissed pre-summoning when exact imputations and their recipients are not identified. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-rape-victims-testimony-sustains-conviction-despite-discrepancies-and-non-seizur-0494a567d8864bcd8ca21d1867b27858/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:58:39.068Z A credible rape victim’s testimony sustains conviction despite discrepancies and non-seizure of mobile evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-filed-against-a-deceased-respondent-is-invalid-rendering-the-resulting-judgment-8ac2f11d0b1a42e89f225a9ea4074e12/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:58:39.024Z An appeal filed against a deceased respondent is invalid, rendering the resulting judgment a nullity. https://lawlens.in/stories/title-declarations-and-consequential-reliefs-concerning-disputed-revenue-entries-must-be-p-78d06066683740f1a955f011793ba4de/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:58:37.578Z Title declarations and consequential reliefs concerning disputed revenue entries must be pursued before the competent civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-discharge-and-charge-framing-stages-courts-cannot-conduct-a-mini-trial-on-evidentiary-c-7751611617754bb1b988ef9b7b7b2c79/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:32:52.614Z At discharge and charge-framing stages, courts cannot conduct a mini-trial on evidentiary contradictions. https://lawlens.in/stories/reliable-res-gestae-evidence-weapon-recovery-and-ballistic-corroboration-can-sustain-a-mur-f89a6c93d4534a5e9a1e30a58135447e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T18:32:49.391Z Reliable res gestae evidence, weapon recovery, and ballistic corroboration can sustain a murder conviction on circumstantial evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-may-reverse-employee-absorption-under-section-331-2-after-statutory-notice-and-heari-c6f76c4ecd414da789f9c43077c99968/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T17:31:51.714Z State may reverse employee absorption under Section 331(2) after statutory notice and hearing; no departmental enquiry is required. https://lawlens.in/stories/teachers-prematurely-retired-at-62-are-entitled-to-full-intervening-salary-no-work-no-pay-4878781d79cd4a66a298c9aea58cbea4/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T17:28:45.864Z Teachers prematurely retired at 62 are entitled to full intervening salary; no-work-no-pay does not apply. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-fir-cannot-defeat-a-motor-accident-claim-when-vehicle-involvement-is-otherwise-est-a8d21f3c0af14318bace69c585e1a4e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T17:28:22.770Z Delayed FIR cannot defeat a motor accident claim when vehicle involvement is otherwise established. https://lawlens.in/stories/selling-property-despite-a-status-quo-order-punjab-and-haryana-high-court-holds-owner-and-a2c8cbcb2e504829ac43f8ae828530dd/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T17:22:24.193Z Selling property despite a status-quo order: Punjab and Haryana High Court holds owner and company guilty of contempt, reserves sentence https://lawlens.in/stories/a-vehicle-striking-another-from-behind-bears-sole-negligence-absent-evidence-of-negligence-8fa2ace46c3444d6836b5bcf66c80458/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T17:16:56.776Z A vehicle striking another from behind bears sole negligence absent evidence of negligence by the leading vehicle. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-a-deceased-child-compensation-may-be-assessed-using-skilled-worker-minimum-wages-futur-a58a0c2d53f94a04b602136e0ddb6a2b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T17:16:52.954Z For a deceased child, compensation may be assessed using skilled-worker minimum wages, future prospects, and the age-based multiplier. https://lawlens.in/stories/dna-evidence-proving-paternity-and-intercourse-does-not-by-itself-establish-absence-of-con-160569d302764dea98880d3568ca2d9e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T17:15:34.964Z DNA evidence proving paternity and intercourse does not, by itself, establish absence of consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/odisha-hc-denies-pre-arrest-bail-to-six-accused-in-alleged-3-25-crore-uco-bank-loan-fraud-0233fbd200db432782c7c7949569acee/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T17:05:45.284Z Odisha HC denies pre-arrest bail to six accused in alleged ₹3.25-crore UCO Bank loan fraud https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-and-delayed-trial-justified-conditional-bail-under-section-37-of-the-ndp-b15d805e37fc431b955049d5553596ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T16:36:31.163Z Prolonged custody and delayed trial justified conditional bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act, absent similar antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-invoked-to-reargue-a-case-absent-apparent-error-or-new-evide-eb681db3a82341f69522111c4d797c42/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T16:35:30.200Z Review jurisdiction cannot be invoked to reargue a case absent apparent error or new evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-bail-may-be-granted-upon-prolonged-custody-and-likely-trial-delay-subject-to-verifyin-b5cb2deb599c4beeaf2b005450668906/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T16:35:25.722Z NDPS bail may be granted upon prolonged custody and likely trial delay, subject to verifying absence of similar antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-over-a-decade-of-service-calcutta-high-court-directs-aniims-to-consider-regularising-4ab60d7b345c48388164ee3bfc2d7ff8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T16:20:29.064Z After over a decade of service, Calcutta High Court directs ANIIMS to consider regularising 139 contractual workers despite unsanctioned posts https://lawlens.in/stories/regularization-must-take-effect-from-the-earliest-ascertainable-initial-engagement-date-no-fc0a5883fc044803bab9e27f76a1d1e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T16:20:25.451Z Regularization must take effect from the earliest ascertainable initial engagement date, not a later ad hoc appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-daily-rated-employees-regularisation-claims-must-be-considered-despite-unsanc-ca06387f3eca4aa6a090e3ed251850fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T16:20:25.450Z Long-serving daily-rated employees’ regularisation claims must be considered despite unsanctioned posts and temporary appointment clauses. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-term-full-time-contractual-service-warrants-regularization-despite-absence-of-sanctio-813aa0b97df847ccaac805e62ef131db/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T16:20:22.419Z Long-term full-time contractual service warrants regularization despite absence of sanctioned posts or subsequently prescribed qualifications. https://lawlens.in/stories/additional-work-attracts-no-compensation-when-contractual-preconditions-for-approval-are-u-13e638b6d86f47df9a03380ef02194cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T16:12:13.165Z Additional work attracts no compensation when contractual preconditions for approval are unmet. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-signatory-director-may-face-section-138-prosecution-where-specific-section-141-averm-49321e9f0ea740f587b163cad27d05e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T16:12:00.221Z A non-signatory director may face Section 138 prosecution where specific Section 141 averments establish responsibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-substantial-fraud-proceeds-entered-petitioners-proprietorship-account-li-8b9347af52d448d59dd1157e7bcd7fa6/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T16:04:28.763Z Bail denied where substantial fraud proceeds entered petitioner’s proprietorship account linked to multiple complaints. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-refuses-to-discharge-accused-in-elderly-mans-death-during-violent-obst-54175935274748ef85b5f8650272ae85/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:49:32.219Z Calcutta High Court refuses to discharge accused in elderly man’s death during violent obstruction of court-ordered land survey https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-fence-sitters-cannot-claim-extension-of-benefits-granted-by-an-in-personam-judgmen-b821457d88274f7294ddc33a565d3f6a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:49:01.374Z Belated fence-sitters cannot claim extension of benefits granted by an in-personam judgment. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-to-sale-deed-witness-after-completion-of-investigation-and-8dac1809d6614b05803d74d7fc126f3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:49:00.223Z Regular bail granted on parity to sale-deed witness after completion of investigation and likely prolonged trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-transfer-based-on-workplace-complaints-is-not-punitive-and-warrants-limited-a0039eb762424452ad6bdccdb31ac380/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:48:49.999Z Administrative transfer based on workplace complaints is not punitive and warrants limited judicial interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/linguistic-minority-school-headmaster-posts-require-possession-of-the-respective-language-4a531a9bdf5544aea07f82ded2e69ce1/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:48:47.007Z Linguistic minority school headmaster posts require possession of the respective language qualification. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pre-trial-incarceration-and-delayed-magistrate-trial-warrant-bail-under-section-869020e24a224e26818530825bd9daa2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:36:51.188Z Prolonged pre-trial incarceration and delayed Magistrate trial warrant bail under Section 480(6) BNSS. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-and-delayed-trial-justified-bail-under-section-37-absent-prior-ndps-ante-b23af6cf54644729bc63c1a51604eb22/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:36:50.747Z Prolonged custody and delayed trial justified bail under Section 37 absent prior NDPS antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-bail-granted-where-accused-lack-similar-antecedents-and-prolonged-custody-delays-comm-065487b8ef4c49b18de5b4c3bd245d3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:36:49.495Z NDPS bail granted where accused lack similar antecedents and prolonged custody delays commencement of trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/detention-beyond-24-hours-vitiates-arrest-and-remand-entitling-the-accused-to-bail-86b9edf7681340f7869812be416b1925/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:36:46.458Z Detention beyond 24 hours vitiates arrest and remand, entitling the accused to bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-and-absence-of-ndps-antecedents-can-satisfy-section-37-bail-conditions-226c88f9fbaf48ff92e3c2eba71cb257/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:36:28.546Z Prolonged custody and absence of NDPS antecedents can satisfy Section 37 bail conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-considering-prolonged-custody-charge-sheet-filing-presumption-of-innocence-an-8f9bf4cb090344d4a4d181c490981a9a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:36:27.420Z Bail granted considering prolonged custody, charge-sheet filing, presumption of innocence, and parity with co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-trial-delay-and-parity-with-bailed-co-accused-justify-bail-despite-crimi-c457eca9aaca4890b6a5f3c9851bf29f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:36:25.587Z Prolonged custody, trial delay, and parity with bailed co-accused justify bail despite criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/sale-of-vehicle-deems-insurance-policy-transferred-preserving-insurers-third-party-liabili-eafb686cccc84b35a91e707dbcfee953/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:33:16.497Z Sale of vehicle deems insurance policy transferred, preserving insurer’s third-party liability despite absent intimation. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-eligibility-or-vacancy-does-not-confer-a-right-to-retrospective-promotion-960ea95679fc4c5ebb70bfc4c14a47a4/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:33:13.474Z Mere eligibility or vacancy does not confer a right to retrospective promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-single-itr-may-establish-a-self-employed-deceaseds-income-when-surrounding-business-circ-237db3f13930426c8e234aeac2b685a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:33:09.018Z A single ITR may establish a self-employed deceased’s income when surrounding business circumstances support it. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-physical-disability-must-be-assessed-as-functional-disability-for-computing-loss-de547e2380654f3e92d0aef68d6d27b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:33:07.648Z Permanent physical disability must be assessed as functional disability for computing loss of future earnings. https://lawlens.in/stories/fatal-cardiac-attack-suffered-during-duty-is-compensable-where-employment-contributes-to-o-1920cbccf4024253b990299d16d05181/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:33:05.377Z Fatal cardiac attack suffered during duty is compensable where employment contributes to or accelerates death. https://lawlens.in/stories/severance-charges-cannot-be-awarded-mechanically-without-identifying-affected-landowners-a-c2b9e9f11640468fb9420d104fa0f387/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:32:49.461Z Severance charges cannot be awarded mechanically without identifying affected landowners and evaluating supporting evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-awards-16-8-lakh-compensation-for-death-of-three-year-old-ap-99e3c1c76e604a8f93427c1359fe2b87/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:32:46.260Z Punjab and Haryana High Court awards ₹16.8 lakh compensation for death of three-year-old, applying skilled-worker minimum wages and future prospects https://lawlens.in/stories/a-distribution-licensee-must-shift-electrical-installations-when-an-alternative-supply-rou-314b799c4b824af6956db765212a3edf/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:30:07.481Z A distribution licensee must shift electrical installations when an alternative supply route avoids disturbing another’s premises. https://lawlens.in/stories/wayleave-disputes-obstructing-electricity-connections-must-be-determined-by-the-district-m-e7c900d62c9f436296aa51204a37c08f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:29:51.311Z Wayleave disputes obstructing electricity connections must be determined by the District Magistrate under the Works of Licensees Rules, 2006. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-fir-cannot-defeat-a-motor-accident-claim-when-vehicle-involvement-is-otherwise-est-7a6680a190ad4c35865fa2a4d32bc864/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:28:59.061Z Delayed FIR cannot defeat a motor accident claim when vehicle involvement is otherwise established. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-147-2-permits-removal-of-railway-trespassers-without-notice-or-proceedings-under-t-626c82f18d834134b4d9e7da41d08ba1/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:19:39.718Z Section 147(2) permits removal of railway trespassers without notice or proceedings under the Public Premises Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insufficiently-stamped-agreement-for-sale-must-be-impounded-specific-performance-follow-81c358ef2711479792538c9ff5183c35/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:19:36.332Z An insufficiently stamped agreement for sale must be impounded; specific performance follows upon payment of assessed duty. https://lawlens.in/stories/punitive-service-action-causing-civil-consequences-requires-disciplinary-proceedings-and-a-be3120a8580e4269b1e6ae7e41e0a352/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:18:48.711Z Punitive service action causing civil consequences requires disciplinary proceedings and adherence to natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/pay-parity-must-be-extended-to-similarly-situated-employees-from-the-date-comparable-emplo-607ce3151c3c47b98243d2264405248f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:18:24.981Z Pay parity must be extended to similarly situated employees from the date comparable employees receive the higher scale. https://lawlens.in/stories/amendment-adding-a-declaration-that-a-decree-is-ineffective-against-a-non-party-does-not-c-371ad2e6f28c44ccbd200892ee5bd11e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:08:52.704Z Amendment adding a declaration that a decree is ineffective against a non-party does not change the suit’s nature. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-alone-cannot-justify-rejecting-a-necessary-amendment-to-written-pleadings-5f87390e37784febbe5dad192dd59e4e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:08:47.322Z Delay alone cannot justify rejecting a necessary amendment to written pleadings. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-shall-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-1d970f12309a4d99bafbd3f777d336b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:08:34.217Z Bank accounts shall be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-cannot-be-disengaged-for-authorities-erroneous-calculation-of-qualifying-marks-8472c82ab74c4c8a989f2abc3b2c1a93/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:05:54.370Z An employee cannot be disengaged for authorities’ erroneous calculation of qualifying marks. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-signatory-prima-facie-shown-to-be-a-veritable-party-may-be-referred-leaving-final-de-26eb25d9475f4e32b84d5fe39487627f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:01:59.917Z A non-signatory prima facie shown to be a veritable party may be referred, leaving final determination to the tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractual-service-dispute-lacking-dishonest-intent-cannot-sustain-charges-of-cheating-df52503abccb4f1eb0ccf42e306a852b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:00:53.211Z A contractual service dispute lacking dishonest intent cannot sustain charges of cheating, criminal breach of trust, or conspiracy. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-33c-2-cannot-impose-award-liability-on-an-entity-that-was-not-party-to-the-adjudic-b78e9f7b2b43411ca2fffe523029702e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:00:38.117Z Section 33C(2) cannot impose award liability on an entity that was not party to the adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-signatory-company-director-need-not-make-20-pre-deposit-under-ni-act-section-148-calcu-c1ae77f0d0114e3c9d611581cd28a570/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:00:18.796Z Non-signatory company director need not make 20% pre-deposit under NI Act Section 148, Calcutta HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/ten-year-delay-in-filing-a-wage-claim-under-the-shops-and-establishments-act-was-impermiss-8c465de06abf451992d6191b6394f629/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T15:00:01.801Z Ten-year delay in filing a wage claim under the Shops and Establishments Act was impermissibly condoned. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-vii-rule-11-a-is-determined-from-plaint-averments-not-defences-in-the-written-statem-cb46333c56955db3861600a5ac2abf5a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:59:50.550Z Order VII Rule 11(a) is determined from plaint averments, not defences in the written statement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-ticket-purchased-after-the-trains-departure-fails-to-establish-bona-fide-passenger-statu-61deb36c3cd546a1ae0954bd736fce47/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:59:40.116Z A ticket purchased after the train’s departure fails to establish bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-accidental-fall-qualifies-as-an-untoward-incident-only-when-boarding-or-deboarding-is-e-40396485eff34cd38194395d08ac69fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:59:18.780Z An accidental fall qualifies as an untoward incident only when boarding or deboarding is established. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-ticket-and-unsupported-run-over-conclusions-cannot-defeat-an-untoward-in-ebefa89fcb204bfc8938747d04f8fe4a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:57:30.510Z Non-recovery of a ticket and unsupported run-over conclusions cannot defeat an untoward-incident compensation claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-should-consider-medically-justified-nonappearance-and-restore-dismissed-proceedings-4a6504f1c6a943b09bef5c836d515cad/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:53:03.796Z Courts should consider medically justified nonappearance and restore dismissed proceedings on merits, subject to costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/personal-upgradation-cannot-create-a-regular-cadre-post-or-confer-eligibility-for-higher-a-0913234600b6412eb7459e1481fa820c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:49:59.553Z Personal upgradation cannot create a regular cadre post or confer eligibility for higher appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-and-omnibus-matrimonial-allegations-without-specific-roles-cannot-sustain-criminal-p-82c44d6661a44b5e8796d6204f5f48ed/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:49:37.653Z Vague and omnibus matrimonial allegations without specific roles cannot sustain criminal prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-cannot-alter-declared-recruitment-categories-after-the-correction-period-merely-cd11308876d048979fd351ea232e2f54/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:48:40.569Z Candidates cannot alter declared recruitment categories after the correction period merely because the error was bona fide. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rent-defaulting-tenant-has-no-automatic-right-to-possession-or-fresh-lease-without-parti-d87812bed1f34d0e8b03be0a09f98264/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:48:25.361Z A rent-defaulting tenant has no automatic right to possession or fresh lease without participating in open re-letting. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquiring-teaching-qualifications-alone-does-not-entitle-non-teaching-employees-to-promoti-70615bfcbbd4405183d79877bda2bd99/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:46:36.890Z Acquiring teaching qualifications alone does not entitle non-teaching employees to promotion as teachers. https://lawlens.in/stories/necessary-amendments-may-be-allowed-despite-delay-if-they-cause-no-prejudice-d5729c1617e444e2af217eb78a458d34/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:46:11.726Z Necessary amendments may be allowed despite delay if they cause no prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-the-absence-of-income-evidence-compensation-must-be-computed-using-applicable-minimum-w-cbb7ddaf29e9421283491832fc3abf77/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:45:56.167Z In the absence of income evidence, compensation must be computed using applicable minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-29-2-revision-cannot-reappreciate-concurrent-factual-findings-absent-perversity-or-818ff0c343cd4f11abefd8323ae7903d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:45:50.750Z Section 29(2) revision cannot reappreciate concurrent factual findings absent perversity or gross legal error. https://lawlens.in/stories/forest-authorities-must-expeditiously-investigate-missing-or-illegally-felled-trees-fix-re-b4cbd7139aee41428d98e1c195134f39/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:43:22.934Z Forest authorities must expeditiously investigate missing or illegally felled trees, fix responsibility, and enforce statutory protections. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-linked-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-amounts-remain-in-fixed-de-2bab79b4ffa240f2b8c25b560db29bcc/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:42:45.020Z Cybercrime-linked bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed amounts remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-sums-remain-in-fixed-deposits-pending-magist-e5725ce92d754d81bd0f3816c4daf80c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:42:42.864Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed sums remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders within three months. https://lawlens.in/stories/collector-must-decide-the-pending-second-appeal-and-compensation-claim-within-two-months-899cd46d236649f6ac4ffa53b684b5ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:42:29.285Z Collector must decide the pending second appeal and compensation claim within two months. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-hindu-oral-gift-of-immovable-property-cannot-validly-transfer-title-without-a-registered-99d75c4235e14499967d8eeb3ed56f62/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:42:12.888Z A Hindu oral gift of immovable property cannot validly transfer title without a registered, attested instrument. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-18-1-settlement-and-consequent-lok-adalat-award-bind-represented-union-members-4939980f4b9b487f993bfa5881fb43ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:40:28.159Z A Section 18(1) settlement and consequent Lok Adalat award bind represented union members. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-non-maintainable-appeal-cannot-restrain-lawful-eviction-of-unauthorised-cantonme-88e2021a62a54d3584d3fcfb284243e4/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:40:21.349Z A pending non-maintainable appeal cannot restrain lawful eviction of unauthorised Cantonment land occupants. https://lawlens.in/stories/managerial-employees-excluded-from-workman-status-cannot-claim-retrenchment-compensation-u-afdfad74476c4ef28603d28776929ef3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:39:50.001Z Managerial employees excluded from “workman” status cannot claim retrenchment compensation under Sections 25F and 25FF. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-306-ipc-requires-proximate-instigation-and-demonstrable-mens-rea-financial-pressur-a2a23eac23fd47c38e9b0ddd59a8e6e4/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:33:20.921Z Section 306 IPC requires proximate instigation and demonstrable mens rea; financial pressure alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-19-1-b-permits-reasonable-regulation-of-demonstrations-to-protect-public-convenien-22dd3b4aef9c42da82fc52061b77e82f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:29:41.489Z Article 19(1)(b) permits reasonable regulation of demonstrations to protect public convenience and traffic. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-maintenance-orders-cease-upon-termination-of-substantive-proceedings-unless-expres-db1fa76f7bc35e689dc25f38473b5b09/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:29:38.822Z Interim maintenance orders cease upon termination of substantive proceedings unless expressly continued. https://lawlens.in/stories/rbi-can-supersede-multi-state-cooperative-bank-boards-for-up-to-five-years-six-month-const-7c7e5fd825ab47709491d83a350dae43/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:26:25.377Z RBI can supersede multi-State cooperative bank boards for up to five years; six-month constitutional cap does not apply, rules Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/exceptional-circumstances-may-justify-third-party-participation-in-electricity-inquiries-t-c8c91e83595f49dca8a236eb5f13f751/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:26:24.795Z Exceptional circumstances may justify third-party participation in electricity inquiries to facilitate informed regulatory decisions. https://lawlens.in/stories/ncte-can-require-teacher-education-colleges-to-file-annual-performance-reports-supreme-cou-9c153389a89348978af9eae69aff2f51/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:25:08.088Z NCTE can require teacher-education colleges to file annual performance reports, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-order-vii-rule-11-applications-filed-at-trials-fag-end-should-be-rejected-eae29bfa115a4c549768d22e3aa767e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:24:27.908Z Belated Order VII Rule 11 applications filed at trial’s fag end should be rejected. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-appeals-cannot-be-dismissed-for-non-prosecution-appellate-authorities-must-decide-them-54ac910a1bc54c6f9183e52f4b1b3007/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:14:01.593Z GST appeals cannot be dismissed for non-prosecution; appellate authorities must decide them on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfers-made-during-pending-ceiling-proceedings-are-void-and-cannot-be-validated-through-58d60dce0b0e5bfb9e05d988e51b35f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:11:10.752Z Transfers made during pending ceiling proceedings are void and cannot be validated through statutory choice. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-authority-must-communicate-tentative-disagreement-and-reasons-before-penalisi-268b283e6d0e432f9d406ea9b0326982/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:11:07.840Z Disciplinary authority must communicate tentative disagreement and reasons before penalising an exonerated employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-cannot-be-ordered-without-documentary-proof-of-appointment-and-termination-2d70e607be194cb286ba96cfdf142b7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:09:09.152Z Reinstatement cannot be ordered without documentary proof of appointment and termination. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-cannot-substitute-a-second-revision-absent-perversity-or-serious-miscarriage-o-5f91dfa488c04e3997dfeacf0acce60f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:08:56.173Z Section 482 cannot substitute a second revision absent perversity or serious miscarriage of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/teachers-appointed-after-16-june-1993-are-ineligible-for-advance-increments-despite-prior-f213abe296ee41b7ab54827d73c8e1fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:08:35.800Z Teachers appointed after 16 June 1993 are ineligible for advance increments despite prior B.T.I. qualification. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-pending-land-loser-appointment-representations-by-a-reason-c86f10637f4243fa93936154f01e540c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:05:10.871Z Competent authority must decide pending land-loser appointment representations by a reasoned order within three months. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-the-representation-seeking-ops-coverage-by-a-reasoned-orde-b4d91fd7a70f48db8c02ae1369ca14f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:05:09.142Z Competent authority must decide the representation seeking OPS coverage by a reasoned order within three months. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-the-pending-representation-through-a-reasoned-speaking-ord-891638291de44d95ac426438622bd290/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:05:08.137Z Competent authority must decide the pending representation through a reasoned, speaking order within three months. https://lawlens.in/stories/recurring-hospital-patient-care-allowance-claims-warrant-condonation-of-delay-in-filing-th-84cdc507c1804969a4f53cfba01dc53a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:05:03.561Z Recurring Hospital Patient Care Allowance claims warrant condonation of delay in filing the application. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-cannot-adjudicate-promotion-claims-beyond-the-scope-of-the-original-l-ac64919ebfd8433789b93f121d03e5ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:05:01.834Z Contempt proceedings cannot adjudicate promotion claims beyond the scope of the original litigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-pending-representations-through-a-reasoned-and-speaking-order-with-86f4aab98b974d32ae0a1d392685e517/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:04:54.801Z Respondents must decide pending representations through a reasoned and speaking order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/nfu-to-grade-pay-5-400-cannot-be-denied-solely-because-4-800-was-obtained-through-acp-macp-f0ecb2c78dfe4f2183c7118934c8cfdc/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:04:51.660Z NFU to Grade Pay ₹5,400 cannot be denied solely because ₹4,800 was obtained through ACP/MACP. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2004-gds-service-counts-toward-qualifying-service-for-the-old-pension-scheme-after-reg-cdd85109568546c3898f004f00c64311/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:04:48.667Z Pre-2004 GDS service counts toward qualifying service for the Old Pension Scheme after regular appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-apar-related-macp-representations-by-a-reasoned-speaking-o-708ebe05dd8f43939e19881e462411f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:04:48.407Z Competent authority must decide APAR-related MACP representations by a reasoned, speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/railways-must-prepare-replacement-panels-and-consider-eligible-candidates-for-vacancies-ca-f6015582b99d4a03b996679bd8073519/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:04:27.784Z Railways must prepare replacement panels and consider eligible candidates for vacancies caused by non-joining. https://lawlens.in/stories/reserved-category-backlog-alone-cannot-justify-denying-approval-to-an-open-category-appoin-4fcfaaa443b149919face87653faba72/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:02:39.757Z Reserved-category backlog alone cannot justify denying approval to an open-category appointee. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-retirement-disciplinary-proceedings-cannot-continue-or-yield-punishment-without-prior-75f49e834bb358db848b4e62ff927b82/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T14:00:18.718Z Post-retirement disciplinary proceedings cannot continue or yield punishment without prior Governor sanction under Regulation 351-A. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-linked-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-with-disputed-sums-secured-in-fixed-depo-dbf263179f78405183698590248c1422/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:58:57.863Z Cyber-fraud-linked bank accounts must be unfrozen, with disputed sums secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-subject-to-cyber-fraud-holds-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-sums-remain-in-c46ffc51c8d94e35aaa1db689e3dedb8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:58:56.914Z Bank accounts subject to cyber-fraud holds must be unfrozen, while disputed sums remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-complainant-may-appeal-acquittal-as-a-victim-under-section-372-before-the-se-95485a30150a42e8aa39617c3ea2c4fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:57:21.505Z A Section 138 complainant may appeal acquittal as a victim under Section 372 before the Sessions Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/retirees-are-entitled-to-interest-on-delayed-retiral-benefits-treasury-or-administrative-d-35d229afa71c489fac9d85dc7ba86173/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:53:17.802Z Retirees are entitled to interest on delayed retiral benefits; treasury or administrative delay does not defeat State liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-quashes-prosecution-of-future-retail-directors-declared-proc-8e401166ba854562aa8f817822d6f9e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:52:54.709Z Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes prosecution of Future Retail directors declared proclaimed offenders without individual summons or valid process https://lawlens.in/stories/an-officer-cannot-face-vicarious-criminal-liability-solely-by-designation-when-the-company-756a69e39f7649a795a5e70d2a1fc654/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:52:47.553Z An officer cannot face vicarious criminal liability solely by designation when the company is unarraigned. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-152-cpc-cannot-be-invoked-to-add-new-properties-or-alter-substantive-rights-2ad6b3a3d4bd4dd09e8fc665cfe16822/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:52:41.600Z Section 152 CPC cannot be invoked to add new properties or alter substantive rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-attestation-of-subsequent-sale-deeds-without-nexus-to-forgery-cannot-justify-section-ef971523c1fa4d73824f22596c5c63c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:52:34.308Z Mere attestation of subsequent sale deeds, without nexus to forgery, cannot justify Section 319 summoning. https://lawlens.in/stories/negligence-while-boarding-or-de-boarding-a-train-does-not-defeat-statutory-compensation-li-94943957dbe94848aa7ffa78f568065a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:52:33.765Z Negligence while boarding or de-boarding a train does not defeat statutory compensation liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-unwarranted-where-custodial-interrogation-is-necessary-to-investigate-ca05adcd9d2d4921bc1168031c35c6a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:52:01.213Z Anticipatory bail is unwarranted where custodial interrogation is necessary to investigate substantial disputed financial transactions. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-speaking-rejection-of-an-acr-representation-is-unsustainable-and-requires-reasoned-r-ca8442971e424f20ae592014753c8ef0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:49:12.768Z A non-speaking rejection of an ACR representation is unsustainable and requires reasoned reconsideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-was-condoned-to-enable-merits-based-scrutiny-of-an-allegedly-unlawful-appointment-f08b6663d8b94a36909ad2119fe3150c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:48:54.661Z Delay was condoned to enable merits-based scrutiny of an allegedly unlawful appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-ordinarily-will-not-be-entertained-where-an-efficacious-statutory-appellate-3b114396d8d54c13bd7647ffcf6839a4/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:48:31.696Z Writ petitions ordinarily will not be entertained where an efficacious statutory appellate remedy is available. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-reconsider-appointment-representation-after-subsequent-acquittal-e4ddf875c39843f89e2c71475b1f88cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:48:28.805Z Competent authority must reconsider appointment representation after subsequent acquittal, without prejudging its merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/victims-appeal-against-acquittal-lies-before-the-sessions-court-under-section-372s-proviso-0ec024ac578748f8a77028287237508a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:47:44.522Z Victim’s appeal against acquittal lies before the Sessions Court under Section 372’s proviso. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-purchaser-cannot-face-forgery-and-conspiracy-charges-absent-specific-allegati-3d026278b6e7495286e709dfc9e8b88c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:47:16.523Z A subsequent purchaser cannot face forgery and conspiracy charges absent specific allegations of participation. https://lawlens.in/stories/maharashtra-policy-denying-immediate-compensation-to-sanitation-workers-in-private-establi-24d1e97b4e964334984a8334db2fb10c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:46:08.339Z Maharashtra policy denying immediate compensation to sanitation workers in private establishments quashed; State must pay ₹30 lakh and recover from employers: Bombay HC https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-provide-the-mandatory-personal-hearing-under-section-75-4-vitiates-an-adverse-g-15b119a1daa94d98a2a0194a8069ae43/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:44:42.544Z Failure to provide the mandatory personal hearing under Section 75(4) vitiates an adverse GST assessment order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-juveniles-criminal-antecedent-alone-cannot-justify-denying-bail-absent-section-12-except-07ede9dc131b4326a21f70ef86b9ab7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:44:38.366Z A juvenile’s criminal antecedent alone cannot justify denying bail absent Section 12 exceptions. https://lawlens.in/stories/cumulative-matrimonial-conduct-and-prolonged-separation-established-cruelty-warranting-div-d9b4a4f1141d4dc2b2ef6f7649c47301/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:39:13.953Z Cumulative matrimonial conduct and prolonged separation established cruelty warranting divorce under Section 13(1)(ia). https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-in-conflict-with-law-must-be-granted-bail-unless-section-12-exceptions-are-establi-b88168f81cb44706a8003748ab6f05ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:39:11.211Z A child in conflict with law must be granted bail unless Section 12 exceptions are established. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-high-court-grants-bail-to-juvenile-accused-in-double-murder-and-house-fire-case-reit-8ebd8aac21ff421e81726b6dfecbf3c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:39:08.270Z Patna High Court grants bail to juvenile accused in double-murder and house-fire case, reiterating institutional custody is a last resort under the Juvenile Justice Act https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-land-acquisitions-attract-the-central-governments-rural-multiplier-of-2-0-under-th-e2a54fd02afe433b83ed2534a3e9a9ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:39:05.279Z Railway land acquisitions attract the Central Government’s rural multiplier of 2.0 under the LARR Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-2023-amendment-retrospectively-protects-compassionate-appointments-made-to-revenue-cle-47a71e34bf80452b816eb5b021211147/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:39:01.067Z The 2023 amendment retrospectively protects compassionate appointments made to Revenue Clerk posts before its enactment. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-in-considering-detainees-representation-violates-article-22-5-kerala-hig-27b4c1bd51d8451d943436feafd00b8d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:38:57.314Z Unexplained delay in considering detainee’s representation violates Article 22(5), Kerala High Court rules while quashing PITNDPS detention https://lawlens.in/stories/suppressed-26-criminal-cases-and-earlier-bail-plea-patna-high-court-cancels-anticipatory-b-8e698c6caa214e81bc6b78c6114ffa7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:38:37.929Z Suppressed 26 criminal cases and earlier bail plea: Patna High Court cancels anticipatory bail after six years https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cicl-cannot-be-denied-bail-solely-on-the-basis-of-criminal-antecedents-4edbb5fa5f4b4ef0a97c2810d569882a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:38:34.783Z A CICL cannot be denied bail solely on the basis of criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-in-conflict-with-law-must-receive-bail-absent-section-12-disqualifying-grounds-bfca205e7d904eaf93b5e14e96d40f79/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:38:33.908Z A child in conflict with law must receive bail absent Section 12 disqualifying grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-prolonged-service-procedural-irregularities-cannot-retrospectively-render-an-appoint-85dc0cc462194a19b77f9ccd673b3c18/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:38:30.853Z After prolonged service, procedural irregularities cannot retrospectively render an appointment void ab initio absent fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/demotion-order-passed-without-hearing-violates-natural-justice-and-is-liable-to-be-quashed-14a8484d67864fc48a2ad186f643eb9d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:30:24.043Z Demotion order passed without hearing violates natural justice and is liable to be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-complainant-is-a-victim-entitled-to-appeal-acquittal-under-section-372-befor-79e01b3e12814b0b8cac3f406793df4b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:30:08.950Z A Section 138 complainant is a victim entitled to appeal acquittal under Section 372 before the Sessions Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-prosecution-failed-to-prove-kidnapping-or-abduction-beyond-reasonab-225825456f6343a79721505654c246a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:29:57.559Z Acquittal upheld where prosecution failed to prove kidnapping or abduction beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-reflect-homemaker-status-and-functional-disability-when-a-428e02474a8a4626b9eaf6e53f282068/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:29:47.199Z Motor accident compensation must reflect homemaker status and functional disability when assessing future income loss. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-challenge-to-cognizance-without-pre-hearing-is-untenable-after-full-trial-particip-94056cd44c435dd1a43e338e578971b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:29:24.652Z Belated challenge to cognizance without pre-hearing is untenable after full trial participation absent prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/electricity-supply-cannot-be-restored-after-final-assessment-without-payment-of-the-entire-2d3095e34643407f88b547f19b6087d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:29:11.667Z Electricity supply cannot be restored after final assessment without payment of the entire assessed amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-linked-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-sums-remain-in-fixed-depos-88076aae9ca841469eee1f32a696320b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:28:56.146Z Cybercrime-linked bank accounts must be unfrozen, while disputed sums remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligible-scheduled-caste-students-cannot-be-denied-scholarship-applications-due-to-unresol-0ddd769c0d8845b9b88f4e5a3e32878b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:28:50.211Z Eligible Scheduled Caste students cannot be denied scholarship applications due to unresolved institutional fee fixation. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-deny-payment-for-requisitioned-buses-merely-because-funds-are-unavailab-afa86cd7ba344834aa4493de6fa7b5e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:28:48.245Z Authorities cannot deny payment for requisitioned buses merely because funds are unavailable. https://lawlens.in/stories/uttarakhand-hc-stresses-fair-probe-into-allegations-that-police-tortured-18-year-old-and-p-85f12be73a8942a79d8e78625b5d2107/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:24:33.634Z Uttarakhand HC stresses fair probe into allegations that police tortured 18-year-old and pulled out his nails https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wifes-education-or-earning-capacity-alone-cannot-defeat-maintenance-absent-proof-of-suff-9edfb53263c14b15b127a990d8fb51b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:22:55.673Z A wife’s education or earning capacity alone cannot defeat maintenance absent proof of sufficient independent income. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-declines-further-directions-during-ongoing-investigation-while-requiring-the-investi-3252afce6c3845f280dba0c5a4493afa/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:22:54.726Z Court declines further directions during ongoing investigation, while requiring the Investigating Officer to act fairly, impartially, and independently. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsupported-claims-of-cheque-misuse-do-not-rebut-statutory-presumptions-under-sections-118-d24c5926250b49f896812ab42075313c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:22:53.009Z Unsupported claims of cheque misuse do not rebut statutory presumptions under Sections 118 and 139. https://lawlens.in/stories/domicile-certificate-disputes-require-prior-notice-hearing-and-a-reasoned-determination-by-1316f92b335b4a60889d4bf3165af58d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:19:47.687Z Domicile certificate disputes require prior notice, hearing, and a reasoned determination by the competent authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-spouse-seeking-new-electricity-supply-must-clear-the-defaulting-consumers-dues-at-the-sa-1ce73290a7a24b0885e945f501b682f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:19:47.683Z A spouse seeking new electricity supply must clear the defaulting consumer’s dues at the same premises. https://lawlens.in/stories/compromise-cannot-end-aggravated-pocso-rape-prosecution-sikkim-high-court-rules-e25f473ce08d4b4e8c188633610c0315/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:19:01.479Z Compromise cannot end aggravated POCSO rape prosecution, Sikkim High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/refusal-to-recuse-is-interlocutory-and-is-not-revisable-under-section-115-cpc-317cf6ec23924406a31179a804b4909b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:18:53.673Z Refusal to recuse is interlocutory and is not revisable under Section 115 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/frozen-accounts-may-be-operated-after-disputed-funds-are-secured-in-fixed-deposits-pending-2ed8d692eb6f4c2b961e618dd0e94038/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:18:45.234Z Frozen accounts may be operated after disputed funds are secured in fixed deposits pending the Magistrate’s Section 102 CrPC order. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-34-courts-cannot-reappraise-evidence-or-substitute-factual-findings-absent-patent-ab330296b14c4f38b119c1a6e221d772/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:13:20.444Z Section 34 courts cannot reappraise evidence or substitute factual findings absent patent infirmity. https://lawlens.in/stories/composite-negligence-permits-recovery-against-any-negligent-tortfeasor-despite-the-other-v-b350e173a5e74f08919265196ae46efb/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:10:53.255Z Composite negligence permits recovery against any negligent tortfeasor despite the other vehicle remaining untraced. https://lawlens.in/stories/pil-challenging-visakhapatnam-airport-flight-shutdown-sent-to-andhra-pradesh-hc-on-forum-c-b8532890509a46b28d126a95c74fd34a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:10:50.826Z PIL challenging Visakhapatnam airport flight shutdown sent to Andhra Pradesh HC on forum conveniens grounds https://lawlens.in/stories/prompt-fir-chargesheet-and-surrounding-circumstances-establish-vehicular-negligence-on-a-p-0948eedc68d64b8ba273aeecd9cb5ea2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:10:34.066Z Prompt FIR, chargesheet, and surrounding circumstances establish vehicular negligence on a preponderance of probabilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-injunction-must-preserve-suit-property-pending-adjudication-where-the-plaintiff-es-e4bae59fda694edca90a0e1c2aaf9452/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:09:28.764Z Interim injunction must preserve suit property pending adjudication where the plaintiff establishes a prima facie case. https://lawlens.in/stories/allahabad-high-court-holds-hindu-biological-father-can-adopt-his-own-illegitimate-son-frau-9cea8f25d7335eaf8234a7c416afc812/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:09:06.660Z Allahabad High Court holds Hindu biological father can adopt his own illegitimate son; fraudulent sale deed upheld for cancellation https://lawlens.in/stories/noida-must-waive-delay-penalties-on-two-stalled-housing-projects-homebuyers-and-new-develo-34a9241183c14c0f84387856f03e5581/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:09:03.614Z NOIDA Must Waive Delay Penalties on Two Stalled Housing Projects; Homebuyers and New Developer Cannot Be Penalised for Past Developer’s Default: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-overturned-after-supreme-court-finds-no-reliable-evidence-linking-accused-to-bo-3ff219356a9040ef83971c3f46e029bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:05:37.824Z Conviction overturned after Supreme Court finds no reliable evidence linking accused to body hidden in refrigerator https://lawlens.in/stories/passing-off-requires-prior-standalone-trademark-use-generating-goodwill-priority-of-adopti-aefdfb63d9fe489ca6deb811c9a65181/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:03:49.995Z Passing off requires prior standalone trademark use generating goodwill; priority of adoption alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-parity-cannot-be-claimed-where-the-accuseds-alleged-motive-and-involvement-materially-8adb159e2dce46a1911cd48eafd115f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:02:38.084Z Bail parity cannot be claimed where the accused’s alleged motive and involvement materially distinguish her case. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-title-and-pending-declaratory-proceedings-justify-leave-to-defend-despite-an-alle-7ec3806fdea3458eb62235a237057a76/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:01:41.083Z Disputed title and pending declaratory proceedings justify leave to defend despite an alleged co-ownership admission. https://lawlens.in/stories/injured-flautists-functional-disability-assessed-at-50-as-delhi-high-court-raises-compensa-8c81f8b7659c4984b8ebfdf4973cfbb5/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T13:01:37.737Z Injured flautist’s functional disability assessed at 50% as Delhi High Court raises compensation to ₹30.24 lakh https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-of-prohibition-cannot-issue-where-revisional-jurisdiction-depends-on-disputed-statu-6b83f1b1f16e5a1d95f9acd3a68450a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:59:25.655Z A writ of prohibition cannot issue where revisional jurisdiction depends on disputed statutory appeal-bar exceptions. https://lawlens.in/stories/formal-arrest-is-unwarranted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-the-accused-was-never-arreste-aa7b18f5a52247f5ac0388e41f28a977/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:58:54.152Z Formal arrest is unwarranted after charge-sheet filing where the accused was never arrested during investigation and only summons were issued. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-civil-property-dispute-alone-does-not-justify-denying-anticipatory-bail-53fa1072e4ca4512b9a7298f2846bb88/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:57:20.424Z A civil property dispute alone does not justify denying anticipatory bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-conviction-cannot-be-appealed-before-sentencing-the-judgment-becomes-complete-only-upon-40d795b974cb45c0868eb9b9c0e3f675/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:57:01.793Z A conviction cannot be appealed before sentencing; the judgment becomes complete only upon sentence being pronounced. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-213-b-the-tribunal-must-record-satisfaction-and-hear-affected-parties-before-3c1447e8f33b49f09acee55a5664d037/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:54:56.227Z Under Section 213(b), the Tribunal must record satisfaction and hear affected parties before directing investigation or involving external agencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/railways-must-prepare-replacement-panels-and-consider-eligible-candidates-for-vacancies-ca-c00c829d86fa46219146db1ce3c95880/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:54:22.698Z Railways must prepare replacement panels and consider eligible candidates for vacancies caused by non-joining. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-administration-may-order-re-medical-examination-where-prior-medical-decategorizati-07a16b5320bd42b8910fc2beebf05a8c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:54:14.794Z Railway administration may order re-medical examination where prior medical decategorization is doubtful. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-administration-may-order-re-medical-examination-where-an-employees-prior-medical-a-48c569f551a048e18f303ec7c3e888d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:54:06.947Z Railway administration may order re-medical examination where an employee’s prior medical assessment is doubtful. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-delay-in-settling-retiral-benefits-mandates-6-interest-from-the-day-after-r-a04b8753213c48179856f97689ffcd1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:53:43.327Z Administrative delay in settling retiral benefits mandates 6% interest from the day after retirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-directed-to-reconsider-pay-fixation-claims-and-pass-a-reasoned-speakin-70e41b14f630411085391e53111aeb3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:53:41.086Z Competent Authority Directed to Reconsider Pay-Fixation Claims and Pass a Reasoned, Speaking Order https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-administration-may-recover-damage-rent-from-dcrg-for-unauthorised-post-retirement-4c388fac6f874675aee865b9548cbf57/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:53:37.515Z Railway Administration may recover damage rent from DCRG for unauthorised post-retirement quarter retention. https://lawlens.in/stories/pendency-of-a-writ-petition-cannot-by-itself-justify-denying-an-employees-macp-claim-4100eadc9a54418db183772173cb68fe/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:53:29.837Z Pendency of a writ petition cannot, by itself, justify denying an employee’s MACP claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-authorities-must-expeditiously-relieve-selected-employees-in-phases-upon-release-o-49083223915f411a9598ed3040430014/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:53:26.516Z Railway authorities must expeditiously relieve selected employees in phases upon release of intake quota, with reasoned orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-provide-reasoned-reconsideration-of-answer-key-objections-before-deciding-4684c8f142384979ac668bef80ecead4/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:53:08.249Z Authorities must provide reasoned reconsideration of answer-key objections before deciding promotion on merit. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidature-cannot-be-cancelled-solely-on-fir-allegations-when-the-candidate-was-in-column-da11ca74d9a944139f0f7c0823b2b271/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:52:21.157Z Candidature cannot be cancelled solely on FIR allegations when the candidate was in Column 12 and proceedings were quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-the-pe-mt-disqualification-representation-by-a-reasoned-speaking-o-076cc8095adc4fd1bc59dc6f799bde1a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:51:52.612Z Respondents must decide the PE&MT disqualification representation by a reasoned speaking order within 30 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/recruiting-authority-directed-to-decide-pending-candidature-representations-by-a-reasoned-864ac358b6a246c5a28325a3528c5831/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:51:49.655Z Recruiting authority directed to decide pending candidature representations by a reasoned speaking order within 30 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/withdrawal-of-premature-retirement-orders-entails-consequential-service-benefits-while-per-560b0f47840c46c98d9b555985cfc168/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:51:36.619Z Withdrawal of premature retirement orders entails consequential service benefits, while permitting fresh orders in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-b-tech-in-electrical-and-electronics-engineering-does-not-satisfy-subject-specific-tgt-n-acb2f943271745e49c90cefcd76dc94c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:51:34.277Z A B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering does not satisfy subject-specific TGT Natural Science qualifications. https://lawlens.in/stories/worker-owned-organisations-directly-undertaking-assignments-do-not-provide-taxable-manpowe-71282f8e76f64e2fafebc97aff13bb44/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:51:06.628Z Worker-owned organisations directly undertaking assignments do not provide taxable manpower recruitment or supply services. https://lawlens.in/stories/composite-works-contracts-involving-transfer-of-goods-cannot-be-taxed-as-management-mainte-87d45b72ba474d47bad00dd1a75e16cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:51:04.301Z Composite works contracts involving transfer of goods cannot be taxed as Management, Maintenance or Repair services. https://lawlens.in/stories/composite-works-contracts-were-not-taxable-under-service-tax-before-1-june-2007-aed4a8065d30484eb3cb9bda2a215e2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:51:01.450Z Composite works contracts were not taxable under service tax before 1 June 2007. https://lawlens.in/stories/100-functional-disability-recognised-despite-continued-employment-compensation-for-blindne-4b93c9e47fe24098b69bea2833864615/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:50:48.959Z 100% Functional Disability Recognised Despite Continued Employment; Compensation for Blindness and Permanent Stoma Enhanced to ₹3.77 Crore by Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-segregate-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-and-defreeze-the-undis-bd8e5c0d239143008d3acbfc74deb66a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:49:13.261Z Banks must segregate disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits and defreeze the undisputed balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-account-freezes-must-be-limited-to-disputed-amounts-remaining-funds-must-be-de-980b0372882940aaa53932b15b28880a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:49:13.111Z Cyber-fraud account freezes must be limited to disputed amounts; remaining funds must be defrozen. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-except-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-preserved-in-fixed-deposi-c624a1fe75f14712a48ba917075ac76b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:49:09.427Z Banks must unfreeze accounts except disputed cyber-fraud amounts preserved in fixed deposits pending magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/allotment-cannot-be-cancelled-for-non-submission-of-a-domicile-certificate-not-prescribed-5262c13afd9f489184938a675f163026/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:43:44.671Z Allotment cannot be cancelled for non-submission of a domicile certificate not prescribed in the application. https://lawlens.in/stories/commencement-of-trial-does-not-bar-lawful-transfer-of-a-part-heard-sessions-case-368acdcffa4349dcba4b067630c62ab7/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:43:41.752Z Commencement of trial does not bar lawful transfer of a part-heard sessions case. https://lawlens.in/stories/completion-of-investigation-does-not-warrant-bail-where-organized-corruption-and-a-specifi-a42bff9abf2f4b4995c07c27acb54093/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:43:38.477Z Completion of investigation does not warrant bail where organized corruption and a specific conspiratorial role are prima facie established. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractual-payment-dispute-cannot-constitute-cheating-absent-dishonest-intention-at-inc-ad58132f4f734e37b71266c8511d3de1/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:41:31.524Z A contractual payment dispute cannot constitute cheating absent dishonest intention at inception. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fresh-departmental-enquiry-relying-on-prior-testimony-without-re-examining-witnesses-vio-46bd06f0b4924d79b6062fc2ad127449/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:41:28.355Z A fresh departmental enquiry relying on prior testimony without re-examining witnesses violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-dismissal-is-unsustainable-where-denial-of-documents-and-a-biased-inquiry-cau-23b25b9a8c7a44f8bd1e5ba07882af79/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:41:24.288Z Departmental dismissal is unsustainable where denial of documents and a biased inquiry cause demonstrable prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-proceed-against-an-attending-doctor-absent-evidence-linking-hi-cfd7c20fdca5429399e00ebad974a045/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:36.882Z Criminal proceedings cannot proceed against an attending doctor absent evidence linking him to an undertrial’s escape. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-prosecution-cannot-be-sustained-for-rival-claims-over-undemarcated-land-absent-ch-79edae97f727464cb99c221cabe78400/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:32.899Z Criminal prosecution cannot be sustained for rival claims over undemarcated land absent cheating, entrustment, or forgery ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-presence-in-a-compromising-position-does-not-establish-adultery-or-justify-divorce-307503bf0cb64554b1e907eb9f8bb19f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:30.587Z Mere presence in a compromising position does not establish adultery or justify divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-writ-cannot-reopen-an-ungranted-interest-claim-after-the-earlier-order-attain-0d858c5a95cb4976bd0693bae3cfedd7/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:27.231Z A subsequent writ cannot reopen an ungranted interest claim after the earlier order attains finality. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-proceedings-and-orders-of-family-courts-are-not-amenable-to-article-226-writ-juri-1dbf217762254145a657acf8edc2763f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:25.157Z Judicial proceedings and orders of Family Courts are not amenable to Article 226 writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-consider-section-149-cpc-before-rejecting-plaints-for-deficient-court-fees-aed6a57855b045a29370c13d5f1f6799/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:22.322Z Courts must consider Section 149 CPC before rejecting plaints for deficient court fees. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-in-conflict-with-law-is-entitled-to-bail-unless-section-12-exceptions-are-establis-0f8c198f7166409db7d70c63ee610501/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:19.642Z A child in conflict with law is entitled to bail unless Section 12 exceptions are established. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-short-satisfactorily-explained-delay-in-appealing-an-ex-parte-decree-warrants-condonatio-091a1b8b5ccd483a9faa90908b1dd9de/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:15.773Z A short, satisfactorily explained delay in appealing an ex parte decree warrants condonation absent mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotion-may-entail-transfer-but-medical-hardship-warrants-posting-at-a-location-with-ade-bc35c06bd32e44bd82a6fa1f00e3c779/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:12.557Z Promotion may entail transfer, but medical hardship warrants posting at a location with adequate treatment facilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-liberally-condone-bona-fide-delay-caused-by-illness-and-counsels-failure-642ec38a0e7146a1ab93dbdf55cbed29/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:08.771Z Courts must liberally condone bona fide delay caused by illness and counsel’s failure. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-fsl-examination-is-not-fatal-where-prompt-forwarding-and-intact-seals-establish-ch-4d99e1eba84c4f3184fed364359dd645/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:40:05.655Z Delayed FSL examination is not fatal where prompt forwarding and intact seals establish chain of custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/minor-discrepancies-between-victim-statements-cannot-justify-discharge-where-prima-facie-s-2b1555d4937b4b7094290bc2b896b060/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:34:42.221Z Minor discrepancies between victim statements cannot justify discharge where prima facie sexual intent is alleged. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-clean-antecedents-and-questionable-section-52a-compliance-justifie-b980573b012d4454830cf8244a282750/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:34:15.524Z Prolonged incarceration, clean antecedents, and questionable Section 52A compliance justified bail despite commercial-quantity allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-dowry-harassment-allegations-requiring-trial-preclude-quashing-a-section-304-b-ip-6f701eee8f274728ad210ca66bb107cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:34:13.114Z Specific dowry-harassment allegations requiring trial preclude quashing a Section 304-B IPC prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-allowing-writ-petition-set-aside-affected-appellant-granted-opportunity-to-file-coun-e54d00c9a74c43f1a6372885768bc9a6/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:34:05.206Z Order allowing writ petition set aside; affected appellant granted opportunity to file counter-affidavit before fresh adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-affirmed-where-contradictory-evidence-failed-to-establish-assault-or-section-3-1-989bda96bb4d439a865dc2f7d8e5eb7c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:33:51.703Z Acquittal affirmed where contradictory evidence failed to establish assault or Section 3(1)(x) ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-high-court-upholds-life-imprisonment-for-rape-and-murder-of-six-year-old-based-o-c85dbc46563c4e0d88de4553d3287c38/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:32:52.324Z Jharkhand High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Rape and Murder of Six-Year-Old Based on Last-Seen Evidence and Absconding https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-attempted-rape-cannot-rest-on-materially-contradictory-uncorroborated-testi-3edb541233434cf882de1cc14739d793/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:32:51.302Z Conviction for attempted rape cannot rest on materially contradictory, uncorroborated testimony of the prosecutrix. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-grant-compassionate-appointment-cannot-deprive-dependants-of-mmcc-under-the-ncw-0f9bef5342ec42d997e8e97703bb14aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:29:16.794Z Failure to grant compassionate appointment cannot deprive dependants of MMCC under the NCWA. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-compoundable-private-offences-following-a-verified-bona-fide-comp-2d0c036bc2b545ab9a38a6de896f841d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:28:24.226Z High Court may quash non-compoundable private offences following a verified bona fide compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-kaveri-2-0-glitch-cannot-block-sale-of-valid-perpetual-leasehold-rights-manua-1b2d35288fc046fdb3b8501113e00b1c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:25:00.661Z Karnataka HC: Kaveri-2.0 glitch cannot block sale of valid perpetual leasehold rights; manual registration ordered if mapping is not fixed https://lawlens.in/stories/advocate-spared-contempt-action-after-apology-ordered-to-pay-1-000-and-plant-1-000-fruit-b-b0f50ef8cee84bcd82a14ee74ba68466/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:25:00.163Z Advocate spared contempt action after apology, ordered to pay ₹1,000 and plant 1,000 fruit-bearing saplings https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-revisional-powers-cannot-reopen-settled-land-transactions-after-unreasonable-and-538de86e3e3148d5a27627fb0a861e35/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:23:43.165Z Statutory revisional powers cannot reopen settled land transactions after unreasonable and unexplained delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-jurisdiction-cannot-quash-proceedings-where-disputed-facts-require-evidentiary-ad-55180fc2a6734a0fb419344093e64614/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:20:16.265Z Inherent jurisdiction cannot quash proceedings where disputed facts require evidentiary adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-of-lambardar-appointments-is-limited-absent-illegality-perversity-or-non-c-704679ace6d44275ad16cb8c4b33f214/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:20:04.974Z Judicial review of Lambardar appointments is limited absent illegality, perversity, or non-consideration of statutory criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-anticipatory-bail-petition-requires-a-genuine-subsequent-and-material-change-in-c-1495aac7cb88498f941895529c5a46a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:20:04.668Z A second anticipatory-bail petition requires a genuine, subsequent, and material change in circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reargue-issues-already-decided-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-461450587c6145a9928ceacbdb0de511/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:18:48.536Z Review jurisdiction cannot reargue issues already decided absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-contractual-workers-are-entitled-to-classification-and-minimum-pay-scale-bene-e8f1c38322b24b54a0079d0b3039426b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:18:46.643Z Long-serving contractual workers are entitled to classification and minimum pay-scale benefits under the 2016 policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-high-court-extends-minimum-pay-scale-benefits-to-long-serving-contract-outsourced-and-p-f4736638defe44f0949eab027ca7e923/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:18:46.045Z MP High Court extends minimum pay-scale benefits to long-serving contract, outsourced and part-time State workers https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-contract-workers-are-entitled-to-classification-and-minimum-pay-scale-wages-u-fccb73e69375429296cade9fda459c1e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:18:38.812Z Long-serving contract workers are entitled to classification and minimum pay-scale wages under the 2016 policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-widow-married-after-the-first-wifes-death-cannot-be-denied-spousal-status-for-family-pen-95be4b887f354618b0f7f43a87b29381/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:18:32.532Z A widow married after the first wife’s death cannot be denied spousal status for family pension. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-appoint-a-presenting-officer-and-supply-the-enquiry-report-vitiates-disciplinar-74a4137042a645ec8b11281640fd1f00/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:18:18.401Z Failure to appoint a Presenting Officer and supply the enquiry report vitiates disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-exceptional-cases-article-142-permits-protection-of-retiral-and-pensionary-benefits-des-1ddf17abf4f8409db6238ed91248b782/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:16:19.087Z In exceptional cases, Article 142 permits protection of retiral and pensionary benefits despite caste certificate invalidation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-22-year-old-self-employed-claimant-is-entitled-to-a-40-addition-for-future-prospects-adf1b45c2b624405bb3f1a29b427ae5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:13:29.197Z A 22-year-old self-employed claimant is entitled to a 40% addition for future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/couple-can-pursue-ivf-despite-wife-being-over-50-gujarat-hc-rules-as-husband-remains-withi-045e9c576d3544dda1283cd13967b758/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:13:29.061Z Couple can pursue IVF despite wife being over 50, Gujarat HC rules as husband remains within ART age limit https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-where-investigation-discloses-a-prima-facie-case-requiring-trial-15c01b7f880d4dc8ad959aeefee875a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:09:23.628Z Quashing is unwarranted where investigation discloses a prima facie case requiring trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/sanctioned-building-plans-cannot-authorise-conversion-of-existing-water-bodies-prohibited-beabfc02d5d64a3f8bc22647edf343e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:09:18.374Z Sanctioned building plans cannot authorise conversion of existing water bodies prohibited under Section 17A. https://lawlens.in/stories/apar-downgrading-by-a-reviewing-officer-without-specific-reasons-is-unsustainable-and-requ-6e2041505d924096af7cc81d6e719f0a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:09:00.180Z APAR downgrading by a Reviewing Officer without specific reasons is unsustainable and requires reconsideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-relief-is-unwarranted-where-a-litigant-deliberately-delays-cross-examination-d-5b3364de7d4c4795ac9f898b440d375b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:04:26.366Z Article 227 relief is unwarranted where a litigant deliberately delays cross-examination despite repeated opportunities. https://lawlens.in/stories/hostile-witness-testimony-remains-admissible-to-the-extent-corroborated-by-reliable-eviden-75b3c5fbecdd4fafbcbcbaa64a33c3c0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:02:19.773Z Hostile witness testimony remains admissible to the extent corroborated by reliable evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-high-court-family-courts-cannot-ignore-a-spouses-written-defence-while-passing-a-ce06fd59b74244fcaea7378823423800/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:02:16.305Z Jharkhand High Court: Family courts cannot ignore a spouse’s written defence while passing an ex-parte divorce decree https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-or-correct-an-allegedly-erroneous-appella-5586b2954f9b4d3196e473a0794a34f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T12:02:03.306Z Review jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence or correct an allegedly erroneous appellate decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sudden-unpremeditated-assault-causing-death-without-intent-to-kill-attracts-section-304-9b14200718df5cfc8f4aeb3884126d75/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:59:16.950Z A sudden, unpremeditated assault causing death without intent to kill attracts Section 304 Part II, not Section 302. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-cannot-switch-from-general-to-ews-after-the-prescribed-cutoff-without-requisit-2ee532e056af4dee894da8b0b84e1aeb/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:49:18.731Z A candidate cannot switch from general to EWS after the prescribed cutoff without requisite certification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bidder-who-participates-in-a-revised-tender-process-cannot-later-challenge-its-agreed-co-5ff6d5518a8c44fc9f157dcce677e028/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:42:32.347Z A bidder who participates in a revised tender process cannot later challenge its agreed conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/pmc-must-issue-tdr-after-correcting-revenue-records-for-surrendered-land-under-udpcr-2034-d2bc57e1f8d347a7bfe3f4cc10f99333/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:42:25.129Z PMC must issue TDR after correcting revenue records for surrendered land under UDPCR-2034. https://lawlens.in/stories/indefinite-debarment-from-future-child-welfare-engagements-is-impermissible-and-violates-p-01259238940742bb82403669117ecce9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:42:02.506Z Indefinite debarment from future child-welfare engagements is impermissible and violates proportionality. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cancelled-after-accused-hid-nine-similar-pipeline-theft-cases-and-falsely-denied-spot-f3cc7e3ead6b4b32a5b3e1ed0bfc35c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:41:06.606Z Bail cancelled after accused hid nine similar pipeline-theft cases and falsely denied spot arrest and recoveries https://lawlens.in/stories/appointment-from-a-vikash-mitra-merit-list-after-its-one-year-validity-violates-governing-a5560fd7437e443e860b0ef7cb71d8c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:40:35.076Z Appointment from a Vikash Mitra merit list after its one-year validity violates governing rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-grievances-must-be-pursued-before-the-competent-authority-under-bihars-2019-grieva-a40e6e058d9a438380c6f488bb5bd84a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:40:31.882Z Service grievances must be pursued before the competent authority under Bihar’s 2019 Grievance Redressal Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/remote-effects-cannot-confer-territorial-jurisdiction-for-a-section-175-3-bnss-probe-allah-c76219983aaf51aea770972e0d589f4c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:39:43.020Z Remote effects cannot confer territorial jurisdiction for a Section 175(3) BNSS probe, Allahabad High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/fresh-aided-school-appointments-require-prior-accommodation-of-surplus-employees-under-gov-02c1cfc6f1dd422096d68138c5487d17/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:39:40.939Z Fresh aided-school appointments require prior accommodation of surplus employees under government policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/nclat-grants-going-concern-buyer-a-clean-slate-orders-consequential-shareholding-banking-a-ddd598401cac41359a3c7931926cb636/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:39:37.920Z NCLAT grants going-concern buyer a “clean slate”, orders consequential shareholding, banking and regulatory changes after liquidation sale https://lawlens.in/stories/nclat-quashes-drastic-company-investigation-orders-passed-without-hearing-or-reasons-reman-6bea434f5259422088d8464746429279/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:39:35.633Z NCLAT Quashes Drastic Company Investigation Orders Passed Without Hearing or Reasons, Remands Matter for Fresh Decision https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-of-a-gds-employee-is-justified-where-misappropriation-is-proved-and-public-trust-i-1a41a5fd2950473794b83c8126021aa3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:39:33.373Z Removal of a GDS employee is justified where misappropriation is proved and public trust is lost. https://lawlens.in/stories/unrecognized-uttar-pradesh-state-open-school-certificates-do-not-establish-eligibility-for-f00b09a136674ee7a60a113bea4ceda7/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:37:30.313Z Unrecognized Uttar Pradesh State Open School certificates do not establish eligibility for GDS appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/dri-officers-assigned-proper-officer-functions-are-competent-to-issue-section-28-4-customs-a1a5e25d84e04a1b81ce1058c8c915ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:37:17.919Z DRI officers assigned proper-officer functions are competent to issue Section 28(4) Customs Act notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-distributor-is-not-liable-under-rule-26-absent-proof-of-knowledge-that-goods-were-liable-64ae76ab724d475da71e2d6237796f5e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:37:17.848Z A distributor is not liable under Rule 26 absent proof of knowledge that goods were liable to confiscation. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-compassionate-appointment-claim-by-a-reasoned-speaking-order-w-d9d97f2aa94840a98df9aca9a3781a7a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:37:09.607Z Authorities must decide the compassionate-appointment claim by a reasoned speaking order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-beyond-the-statutory-condonable-period-cannot-be-condoned-by-appellate-authorities-f867c283a7fe450b9bf98d877323caaf/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:36:51.896Z Delay beyond the statutory condonable period cannot be condoned by appellate authorities. https://lawlens.in/stories/extended-limitation-cannot-be-invoked-absent-suppression-where-the-registered-assessee-fil-80177be8f43149268788b616a8ed0e4f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:36:51.817Z Extended limitation cannot be invoked absent suppression where the registered assessee filed statutory returns. https://lawlens.in/stories/complete-acquittal-constitutes-full-exoneration-under-fr-54-2-entitling-the-employee-to-fu-b025ae54b48e4342acc7356e2beeff8b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:36:26.353Z Complete acquittal constitutes full exoneration under FR 54(2), entitling the employee to full pay and allowances during suspension. https://lawlens.in/stories/minimum-wages-are-determined-by-the-deceaseds-place-of-employment-not-recorded-permanent-r-afc880d17eed40798558eb95e59783e5/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:36:22.963Z Minimum wages are determined by the deceased’s place of employment, not recorded permanent residence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bidder-accepting-tender-conditions-is-estopped-from-challenging-them-after-disqualificat-541ba400032941208c1c84ec35f6d601/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:34:04.974Z A bidder accepting tender conditions is estopped from challenging them after disqualification. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-high-court-quashes-preventive-detention-order-based-on-decade-old-fir-and-expired-elec-b94e6da3fab94a1fa4b8f51f2320bbc5/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:33:50.363Z J&K High Court quashes preventive detention order based on decade-old FIR and expired election-related grounds https://lawlens.in/stories/a-defendants-admission-of-outstanding-dues-in-pleadings-can-sustain-a-recovery-decree-9799f8ac7392481c9374ac4fc1c181a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:33:48.922Z A defendant’s admission of outstanding dues in pleadings can sustain a recovery decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquisition-authorities-must-verify-demarcate-and-apportion-affected-land-before-disbursin-d1e88919e76449198531d6b7df0d44cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:29:24.829Z Acquisition authorities must verify, demarcate, and apportion affected land before disbursing compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-61s-complaint-requirement-does-not-bar-prosecution-for-illicit-transport-without-a-169ad2f768c74f67a6ac16456e31f22d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:28:33.070Z Section 61’s complaint requirement does not bar prosecution for illicit transport without a valid permit. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-credible-evidence-can-establish-offending-vehicle-involvement-despite-its-being-aefae9ed1abe4ce7b989609938bc2544/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:28:25.465Z Subsequent credible evidence can establish offending vehicle involvement despite its being unidentified in the FIR. https://lawlens.in/stories/passing-off-requires-prior-standalone-trademark-use-generating-goodwill-priority-of-adopti-8b78d44818b248c380ee9c9c9f3a056a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:22:00.382Z Passing off requires prior standalone trademark use generating goodwill; priority of adoption alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-upholds-fmge-degree-authentication-rules-rejects-eligibility-based-on-fra-cfcc57c5821c40a78d03c338e13d6b7a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:21:23.457Z Delhi High Court upholds FMGE degree-authentication rules, rejects eligibility based on fragmented foreign medical studies https://lawlens.in/stories/wage-revision-awards-require-proven-comparator-based-disparity-and-reasoned-assessment-of-790e864a715f48e2b9edaf5513f08225/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:18:52.855Z Wage revision awards require proven comparator-based disparity and reasoned assessment of the employer’s financial capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-grant-opposition-hearing-cannot-replace-mandatory-section-14-hearing-before-patent-ref-6c76a4631e054f31b54629a1f7efa02d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:14:39.208Z Pre-grant opposition hearing cannot replace mandatory Section 14 hearing before patent refusal, Delhi High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-holding-current-duty-charge-of-a-higher-post-is-entitled-to-its-applicable-gra-809b2251851c403bb4e560c676cb3187/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:14:19.091Z An employee holding current duty charge of a higher post is entitled to its applicable grade pay. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164s-beneficial-fixed-compensation-applies-retrospectively-insurers-must-pay-compe-5007d5076b8c438db5c75af9491b9fb9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:09:51.950Z Section 164’s beneficial fixed compensation applies retrospectively; insurers must pay compensation and recover it from vehicle owners. https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-hc-orders-auda-to-clear-encroachments-from-aslali-lake-within-two-weeks-citing-env-1bf8242197544b10a9acb3047ea6b138/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:09:51.123Z Gujarat HC orders AUDA to clear encroachments from Aslali Lake within two weeks, citing environmental and public drainage concerns https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valuation-reference-made-solely-to-extend-assessment-limitation-is-a-colourable-exercise-71277396323a4d54b45b8339d6e9a14f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:09:40.306Z A valuation reference made solely to extend assessment limitation is a colourable exercise of power. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-inconsistent-dying-declaration-without-credible-evidence-of-instigation-cannot-sustain-a460cccfc6f44c1fb17b1281fd73026e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:09:27.351Z An inconsistent dying declaration, without credible evidence of instigation, cannot sustain conviction for abetment of suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-reflect-actual-earning-incapacity-not-merely-assessed-physical-95447fdf07d34e15bb6ce415e6628c6f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:09:24.780Z Functional disability must reflect actual earning incapacity, not merely assessed physical disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-and-back-wages-are-not-automatic-for-illegally-terminated-daily-wage-workers-7e5d5181544548d2acb69c23ff21c208/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:08:59.653Z Reinstatement and back wages are not automatic for illegally terminated daily-wage workers. https://lawlens.in/stories/lump-sum-compensation-may-replace-reinstatement-and-back-wages-for-unlawfully-terminated-d-2773aa549db44512961e947d64f2a341/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:08:59.636Z Lump-sum compensation may replace reinstatement and back wages for unlawfully terminated daily wagers. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-remains-valid-despite-bail-where-habitual-criminality-poses-a-live-th-702bde5b1e7d438e82d85cbd29440437/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:05:08.563Z Preventive detention remains valid despite bail where habitual criminality poses a live threat to public order. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-unless-the-trial-courts-view-is-perverse-or-impossible-d64271b56f0d46ccb183f7abaca1ed6f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:03:28.129Z An acquittal cannot be reversed unless the trial court’s view is perverse or impossible. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-conviction-compromise-under-section-138-permits-compounding-and-quashing-of-the-convi-fcc3d37b11fb435f8d444da0ca00132f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T11:00:16.202Z Post-conviction compromise under Section 138 permits compounding and quashing of the conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/uploading-a-gst-show-cause-notice-only-under-additional-notice-and-orders-violates-natural-6e9f0ac261c741f388a28f26d86e9e39/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:59:53.330Z Uploading a GST show-cause notice only under “Additional Notice and Orders” violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-employees-on-sanctioned-posts-cannot-be-denied-regularisation-for-mere-proced-c6a4e44805f1421d8b6affa2de1042ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:57:04.139Z Long-serving employees on sanctioned posts cannot be denied regularisation for mere procedural irregularities. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-oral-sale-agreement-can-support-interim-injunction-where-parties-conduct-prima-facie-es-6c4ff4976773486183484492df883551/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:49:20.817Z An oral sale agreement can support interim injunction where parties’ conduct prima facie establishes consensus ad idem. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-statutory-interest-is-payable-where-delayed-compensation-results-from-unresolved-consol-52feb0a8a7e84b4e9de22461aea27c3f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:47:53.691Z No statutory interest is payable where delayed compensation results from unresolved consolidation disputes absent governmental lapse. https://lawlens.in/stories/consumer-commissions-can-prosecute-directors-responsible-for-a-companys-non-compliance-kar-af8cd63da31d484b9b5939000cca42e2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:46:50.913Z Consumer commissions can prosecute directors responsible for a company’s non-compliance, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/health-insurers-cannot-deny-reimbursement-for-medically-prescribed-cancer-treatment-solely-4ddf4651bf0943c3a91bb8b715e3ef3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:46:40.791Z Health insurers cannot deny reimbursement for medically prescribed cancer treatment solely because hospitalization was unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-on-limitation-grounds-where-knowledge-and-accrual-of-cause-of-d854caedc8a94d6a918f1c1fb952e072/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:39:40.571Z A plaint cannot be rejected on limitation grounds where knowledge and accrual of cause of action require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-pending-appeal-warrants-bail-where-the-appeal-is-unlikely-to-be-he-18f8fad54f7a49d39776874bd12a28a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:35:09.188Z Prolonged incarceration pending appeal warrants bail where the appeal is unlikely to be heard soon. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-directs-college-to-admit-eligible-boys-until-approval-for-conversion-int-099a4a33decc4a45b920f2c70c919b03/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:29:12.332Z Madras High Court directs college to admit eligible boys until approval for conversion into an exclusive girls’ college https://lawlens.in/stories/with-examinations-concluded-the-appeal-was-disposed-without-merits-leaving-all-issues-open-3130a618013f44f98642045af44812e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:28:56.371Z With examinations concluded, the appeal was disposed without merits, leaving all issues open before the Single Judge. https://lawlens.in/stories/validity-of-a-select-list-does-not-extend-the-joining-period-non-joining-permits-appointme-a6bf67ab02604606afce2a150524802b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:28:46.249Z Validity of a select list does not extend the joining period; non-joining permits appointment cancellation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-merely-enforcing-earlier-unchallenged-directions-causes-no-appealable-prejudice-2026babfada448789c35c8efdb40754b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:27:29.379Z An order merely enforcing earlier unchallenged directions causes no appealable prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-performing-higher-post-duties-are-entitled-to-corresponding-pay-despite-expiry-o-612d216135e84a2e92a65fae2d9d7e19/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:24:22.197Z Employees performing higher-post duties are entitled to corresponding pay despite expiry of their ad hoc promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-performing-higher-duties-are-entitled-to-corresponding-pay-despite-expiry-of-the-07470fe6f4da4bebadc806653e799ef8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:24:17.042Z Employees performing higher duties are entitled to corresponding pay, despite expiry of their ad hoc promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-transfers-must-not-substantially-impair-an-employees-ability-to-participate-a658b8f7530d40cd81d7f71fa52e5c62/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:24:15.675Z Administrative transfers must not substantially impair an employee’s ability to participate in pending criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/resignation-forfeits-past-service-for-pension-unless-covered-by-rule-26-2-s-governmental-a-ab45bc73fdc84e9082139652c70b6914/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:24:13.641Z Resignation forfeits past service for pension unless covered by Rule 26(2)’s governmental-appointment exception. https://lawlens.in/stories/retrospective-promotion-cannot-be-granted-where-no-live-vacancies-existed-during-the-relev-1ec74c5d999d4db5a53514eab5073477/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:24:11.439Z Retrospective promotion cannot be granted where no live vacancies existed during the relevant years. https://lawlens.in/stories/deputationists-have-no-vested-right-to-extension-beyond-the-sanctioned-deputation-period-cd12a6cf998d47ed8f933f2920146dae/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:24:06.257Z Deputationists have no vested right to extension beyond the sanctioned deputation period. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-have-no-enforceable-right-to-a-posting-of-their-choice-a66389b9800d44cda61553d2d76f9b81/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:24:04.089Z Employees have no enforceable right to a posting of their choice. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-competent-authority-adjustment-and-promotions-overtook-the-challenge-rendering-66adf8c104a04ab68452dca407bd050e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:24:02.689Z Subsequent competent-authority adjustment and promotions overtook the challenge, rendering merits adjudication unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-apar-grading-not-challenged-within-the-prescribed-period-cannot-be-reopened-after-subse-61200ad6dd9f4e75b2beb0c7dfb13255/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:23:59.001Z An APAR grading not challenged within the prescribed period cannot be reopened after subsequent rule changes. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-and-decide-an-employees-gpf-release-representation-in-accordance-c654392978f34b02a5aeeadb5883f642/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:23:56.439Z Authorities must consider and decide an employee’s GPF release representation in accordance with law within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-proceedings-against-a-pensioner-cannot-be-instituted-for-events-occurring-mor-7607e642bddf42bc8285b4099ee806ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:19:02.188Z Departmental proceedings against a pensioner cannot be instituted for events occurring more than four years earlier. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-high-court-recalls-criminal-revision-order-passed-without-notifying-affected-parties-1ba958ec19144285ac1ad762be96ee90/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:18:58.100Z Patna High Court recalls criminal revision order passed without notifying affected parties, invokes inherent powers despite Section 362 bar https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-grants-bail-to-two-uapa-accused-after-nearly-five-years-in-custody-citing-ad4aeee96ed245d2804ef27f123d01be/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:14:39.446Z Delhi High Court grants bail to two UAPA accused after nearly five years in custody, citing prolonged trial and Article 21 rights https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-settled-objections-or-interfere-with-non-perv-1517bf4fbb8e4448a2400b9963307f79/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:10:27.667Z Article 227 jurisdiction cannot reappreciate settled objections or interfere with non-perverse execution orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/unfilled-st-posts-may-be-filled-by-eligible-sc-candidates-under-u-p-law-but-an-expired-sel-37e2418214f75a88b609a7e85d323a85/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:09:35.842Z Unfilled ST posts may be filled by eligible SC candidates under U.P. law, but an expired select list creates no appointment right: Allahabad HC https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-high-court-says-a-mothers-custody-preference-under-muslim-law-alone-does-not-make-5d8f94ea26a54ec0914d945295e17843/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:09:33.505Z Gujarat High Court says a mother’s custody preference under Muslim law alone does not make a child’s custody with relatives “unlawful confinement” https://lawlens.in/stories/retrospective-seniority-entitles-an-employee-to-notional-promotion-from-the-date-juniors-w-50a9ff87069644f480df066ac3a2ee48/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:03:00.044Z Retrospective seniority entitles an employee to notional promotion from the date juniors were promoted, without financial benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-hc-extends-one-notional-annual-increment-to-employees-retiring-after-january-1-2-ae5d76021b9c49758bb5d0d57db48e7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:02:33.361Z Jharkhand HC extends one notional annual increment to employees retiring after January 1, 2006, reads down 2024 cutoff date https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-cheating-and-forgery-proceedings-arising-from-private-civil-disputes-d956a423ab374d8b952a08065c73f71a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T10:02:29.635Z High Court may quash cheating and forgery proceedings arising from private civil disputes after complete settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/pleadings-cannot-be-amended-to-introduce-subsequent-events-irrelevant-to-the-real-controve-25ff5a099bc546f1ac5bfd96080ad8d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:58:40.978Z Pleadings cannot be amended to introduce subsequent events irrelevant to the real controversy. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-134-jurisdiction-for-trademark-infringement-does-not-extend-to-passing-off-claims-fb94316f3a63416882ea40a5a2bd2045/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:55:11.664Z Section 134 jurisdiction for trademark infringement does not extend to passing-off claims under Clause 14. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sarfaesi-sale-is-complete-upon-full-payment-and-issuance-of-the-sale-certificate-registr-fab3adaed41b4a979fd838fdcaebf276/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:55:01.565Z A SARFAESI sale is complete upon full payment and issuance of the Sale Certificate; registration is not essential. https://lawlens.in/stories/dgca-can-classify-pipistrel-aircraft-as-light-sport-aircraft-flying-hours-cannot-count-tow-9c813b74071749788a6a4f51ab51e83b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:54:25.998Z DGCA can classify Pipistrel aircraft as Light Sport Aircraft; flying hours cannot count toward CPL, Delhi High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-punishment-founded-on-conjecture-and-a-non-existent-admission-is-unsustainabl-b6e6ed13005242f09b0cb75d2f86ee2e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:50:54.926Z Disciplinary punishment founded on conjecture and a non-existent admission is unsustainable in judicial review. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-fear-of-future-workplace-harassment-is-not-a-fresh-incident-under-posh-law-calcutta-h-63244e4bf33c455bbabc4b89350a96c0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:50:52.373Z Mere fear of future workplace harassment is not a fresh incident under POSH law, Calcutta High Court rules; complaint held time-barred https://lawlens.in/stories/slst-2025-petitions-dismissed-as-calcutta-hc-holds-aspirants-from-struck-down-obc-a-catego-e90123e1122243709e479af19d82d389/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:50:50.112Z SLST 2025 petitions dismissed as Calcutta HC holds aspirants from struck-down OBC-A categories cannot claim reserved status https://lawlens.in/stories/formal-marriage-not-indispensable-for-section-498a-prosecution-in-a-relationship-in-the-na-c6eee10951074c2bad6530df7268e17b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:50:48.377Z Formal marriage not indispensable for Section 498A prosecution in a relationship in the nature of marriage, Calcutta High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pre-trial-incarceration-warrants-bail-under-article-21-despite-pmla-section-45-r-c05f7e89af974a9aaa5328b71525d258/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:50:42.998Z Prolonged pre-trial incarceration warrants bail under Article 21 despite PMLA Section 45 restrictions. https://lawlens.in/stories/custody-up-to-two-years-does-not-constitute-prolonged-incarceration-overriding-section-37-b8733477424b4f81a6b3accb93b7518f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:50:24.997Z Custody up to two years does not constitute prolonged incarceration overriding Section 37 NDPS restrictions. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-bureaucratic-explanations-cannot-justify-condoning-governmental-delay-absent-specifi-47bdce7ca42a43c68daf114e2ac5f59e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:42:32.529Z Vague bureaucratic explanations cannot justify condoning governmental delay absent specific, bona fide diligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/input-tax-credit-blocked-under-rule-86a-cannot-satisfy-section-107-6-pre-deposit-requireme-3a2bef6da87340f8bd8db822d4ff7cbd/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:21:43.843Z Input tax credit blocked under Rule 86A cannot satisfy Section 107(6) pre-deposit requirements unless restriction is removed. https://lawlens.in/stories/despite-failure-to-prove-penetration-calcutta-high-court-convicts-childs-guardian-for-sexu-94b8b7b36f9a4e0ca0da887e2dba4a49/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:19:40.793Z Despite failure to prove penetration, Calcutta High Court convicts child’s guardian for sexual assault under lesser POCSO offences without retrial https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-court-declines-unconditional-release-of-detained-customs-goods-amid-delay-suppression-3779d1e82fe1487eaecdcb10cb2a5318/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:19:32.986Z Writ court declines unconditional release of detained customs goods amid delay, suppression, and disputed factual issues. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenges-to-pmla-attachment-involving-disputed-facts-must-be-pursued-through-statutory-a-131c884efbac4b479a4ae023de887467/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:19:20.605Z Challenges to PMLA attachment involving disputed facts must be pursued through statutory appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-lapses-under-section-52a-ndps-act-are-not-fatal-absent-compromised-evidence-or-7c1999b4b6094505aa7c65a8a5b272f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:19:07.638Z Procedural lapses under Section 52A NDPS Act are not fatal absent compromised evidence or prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/proof-of-homicidal-poisoning-alone-cannot-sustain-conviction-without-evidence-linking-the-77a8ab92148b490d8bec9a88db90482f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:17:09.336Z Proof of homicidal poisoning alone cannot sustain conviction without evidence linking the accused to its administration. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-under-section-34-runs-from-actual-possession-not-automatically-from-the-award-deeff662efe0472487b23c661e9a5ac0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:17:04.260Z Interest under Section 34 runs from actual possession, not automatically from the award. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-during-appeal-does-not-nullify-a-disciplinary-punishment-imposed-during-the-employee-ffe5c2a0650046cdaf71611a9b41c04c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:17:01.948Z Death during appeal does not nullify a disciplinary punishment imposed during the employee’s lifetime. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-lowest-bidder-acquires-no-vested-right-to-contract-after-tender-cancellation-bca284e141794543aa1ee3d31d06c8f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:16:58.705Z A lowest bidder acquires no vested right to contract after tender cancellation. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-service-for-a-trivial-discrepancy-following-denial-of-defence-assistance-is-i-4af6106e0a844d2dbfe01cbfab59a8d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:12:24.853Z Removal from service for a trivial discrepancy following denial of defence assistance is impermissibly disproportionate. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-demand-for-repayment-without-instigation-or-proximate-acts-does-not-constitute-abetme-462b93ebea304dc79d364cc8d7ee64b6/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:12:21.660Z Mere demand for repayment, without instigation or proximate acts, does not constitute abetment of suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/uncommunicated-apars-cannot-be-relied-upon-for-promotion-a-review-dpc-must-reassess-the-ca-b05cee4bed1b43979a70cd667990b8fc/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:12:21.621Z Uncommunicated APARs cannot be relied upon for promotion; a Review DPC must reassess the candidate. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-revisional-authority-cannot-predetermine-enhanced-punishment-before-considering-the-deli-a4c9bde952424d799706f9e596f4d135/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:12:09.127Z A revisional authority cannot predetermine enhanced punishment before considering the delinquent’s representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-lies-only-for-a-demonstrated-error-apparent-or-new-evidence-not-reargued-factual-di-0a276a3567984379bbb61b1cdb12b97b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:12:06.295Z Review lies only for a demonstrated error apparent or new evidence, not reargued factual distinctions. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-casual-labourers-claims-under-applicable-schemes-and-release-leg-47600bb03dea4bafac8929664d00c187/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:10:23.294Z Authorities must consider casual labourers’ claims under applicable schemes and release legitimately earned unpaid wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prior-higher-pay-scale-counts-as-first-acp-upgradation-entitling-employees-to-second-acp-da7c0f5e628543ee96062304eaf994d9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:10:18.032Z A prior higher pay scale counts as first ACP upgradation, entitling employees to second ACP after 24 years. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-pendency-of-a-criminal-case-without-framed-charges-cannot-justify-indefinite-withhold-c2c02a13b2ef4afca0dbfd6f5403c350/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:10:15.207Z Mere pendency of a criminal case without framed charges cannot justify indefinite withholding of retiral benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/benefits-granted-in-settled-service-litigation-must-extend-to-all-similarly-situated-emplo-2ed4029b943d4f9e827cdf459a4a442c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:10:04.810Z Benefits granted in settled service litigation must extend to all similarly situated employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-direct-age-relaxation-the-competent-authority-must-decide-such-relaxation-in-4424da32661047168e59cad78bc8cf6b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:09:59.070Z Courts cannot direct age relaxation; the competent authority must decide such relaxation in accordance with applicable rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-co-owners-demarcated-sale-does-not-sever-jointness-absent-partition-by-metes-and-bounds-4111b186c85d4884abafeefe76adb471/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:09:53.529Z A co-owner’s demarcated sale does not sever jointness absent partition by metes and bounds through decree or registered deed. https://lawlens.in/stories/incorporated-sale-agreement-terms-and-broad-conveyance-clauses-transferred-appurtenant-com-8ae9274654ff440d91a6faf70132e4d8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:09:42.153Z Incorporated sale-agreement terms and broad conveyance clauses transferred appurtenant common-driveway rights to purchasers. https://lawlens.in/stories/meghalaya-hc-quashes-pocso-case-against-man-after-finding-consensual-relationship-directs-749948a9bfed4480ae403eab4db8fe9b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:09:05.781Z Meghalaya HC quashes POCSO case against man after finding consensual relationship, directs welfare benefits for mother and child https://lawlens.in/stories/pocso-proceedings-may-be-quashed-exceptionally-where-informed-victim-consent-marriage-and-6527364b4ab1454891cfea0a4d7bf383/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:09:05.160Z POCSO proceedings may be quashed exceptionally where informed victim consent, marriage, and family circumstances warrant it. https://lawlens.in/stories/energy-generated-beyond-normative-plf-up-to-contracted-capacity-warrants-interim-payment-o-a88e3749b5044a4188bf21e39154101b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T09:08:44.153Z Energy generated beyond normative PLF up to contracted capacity warrants interim payment of variable tariff. https://lawlens.in/stories/commission-claims-require-proof-of-contracted-underlying-transactions-unsubstantiated-acco-f475534a0ab347c69794da5f4b3e402b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:59:15.041Z Commission claims require proof of contracted underlying transactions; unsubstantiated accounts cannot sustain recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-hc-limits-booth-level-agents-liability-in-sir-holding-they-cannot-certify-all-detail-455442f72e1849ad86996c2f92b43bfd/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:56:31.271Z Delhi HC limits booth-level agents’ liability in SIR, holding they cannot certify all details in voters’ enumeration forms https://lawlens.in/stories/headmaster-postings-must-follow-manual-merit-cum-choice-allocation-based-on-candidates-pre-f3cd94ab611f4d929a17d2165207ec52/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:48:33.319Z Headmaster postings must follow manual, merit-cum-choice allocation based on candidates’ preferences, home districts, and vacancies. https://lawlens.in/stories/district-magistrate-directed-to-decide-petitioners-representation-by-a-reasoned-order-afte-30507325c22c4e6a8d86e4168dbd0af5/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:48:27.733Z District Magistrate directed to decide petitioner’s representation by a reasoned order after hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-27-recovery-is-admissible-without-a-disclosure-memorandum-when-witnesses-prove-the-979d99224717476799b52f3baaae2f7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:39:43.340Z Section 27 recovery is admissible without a disclosure memorandum when witnesses prove the accused’s pointing out. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-brother-is-not-a-class-i-heir-and-cannot-claim-a-succession-certificate-against-the-dece-a7e2725a036d4932a9827a330243692d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:39:09.697Z A brother is not a Class I heir and cannot claim a succession certificate against the deceased’s daughters. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-after-prolonged-custody-and-chargesheet-filing-despite-seri-dc6827958e464815b5810f3dfd55ceee/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:30:04.667Z Regular bail granted on parity after prolonged custody and chargesheet filing, despite serious conspiracy allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-orders-affecting-service-rights-must-record-reasons-addressing-the-employee-6fc2628487df47f8b8e6665c61ef3fd6/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:18:04.451Z Administrative orders affecting service rights must record reasons addressing the employee’s specific defence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-petition-for-denied-service-benefits-is-not-maintainable-without-assailing-the-reje-e1cd456690a64dfd8a946ceebb7f9b51/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:18:02.931Z A writ petition for denied service benefits is not maintainable without assailing the rejection order. https://lawlens.in/stories/acp-and-retirement-benefit-claims-fall-within-the-2019-grievance-redressal-mechanism-3d4c4046f26c40959bc54b1c71693803/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:18:00.243Z ACP and retirement-benefit claims fall within the 2019 grievance redressal mechanism. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-not-be-invoked-for-fir-registration-when-statutory-remedies-are-a-de18f83415fc4af4954e63d10f1da14a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:13:14.127Z Writ jurisdiction should not be invoked for FIR registration when statutory remedies are available. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-later-mutation-entry-does-not-extend-limitation-for-challenging-a-registered-sale-deed-291575b9d43b42a798ba8b1b88672cef/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T08:12:54.838Z A later mutation entry does not extend limitation for challenging a registered sale deed. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantially-completed-construction-may-be-finished-without-prejudice-or-creation-of-spec-da272b7cf71d43f7bbfe8109485ed25d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:59:14.962Z Substantially completed construction may be finished without prejudice or creation of special equity. https://lawlens.in/stories/uncontroverted-evidence-corroborating-reasonable-requirement-warrants-eviction-under-the-d-37135f03ca544cb8bd513a762f2043c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:59:13.548Z Uncontroverted evidence corroborating reasonable requirement warrants eviction under the doctrine of non-traverse. https://lawlens.in/stories/direction-to-dispose-of-an-interlocutory-application-first-does-not-reopen-a-concluded-app-7337b1aca6484823a995f0a2da8b9f78/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:59:10.649Z Direction to dispose of an interlocutory application first does not reopen a concluded appellate hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-35-year-minimum-age-applies-equally-to-both-promotional-channels-fe21c752b3b04c17ae6beff7b9ce36f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:57:30.280Z The 35-year minimum age applies equally to both promotional channels. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-nps-to-ops-option-accepted-where-inadequate-notice-coincides-with-exceptional-pers-7c8787f82cbe418bbca83c0398defd97/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:56:31.231Z Belated NPS-to-OPS option accepted where inadequate notice coincides with exceptional personal circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-posting-renders-the-original-posting-relief-infructuous-but-preserves-claims-fo-cb55506d9b83464291739111a9772d41/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:56:23.799Z Subsequent posting renders the original posting relief infructuous but preserves claims for antedated seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-lapse-denying-an-eligible-employee-promotion-warrants-notional-promotion-wi-6a69d561493e4ab585d42f9aba3b2c4f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:56:17.418Z Administrative lapse denying an eligible employee promotion warrants notional promotion with consequential benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-the-pending-representation-by-a-reasoned-speaking-order-wi-d82f7b62f5184602a471139d494686ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:56:13.587Z Competent authority must decide the pending representation by a reasoned, speaking order within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-35-year-minimum-age-requirement-applies-equally-to-promotion-and-lde-quotas-e2a04b45e6444634adc6d2f5ae6ec81b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:56:12.170Z A 35-year minimum age requirement applies equally to promotion and LDE quotas. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-coordinate-bench-must-follow-a-high-court-affirmed-decision-on-the-same-issue-58c0f8ec1d11428b88d5249d07f387ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:56:11.141Z A coordinate bench must follow a High Court-affirmed decision on the same issue. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-a-retired-group-c-employee-is-impermissible-absent-misrepresen-20253394256e4cd78b05c55308cbca4c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:56:09.724Z Recovery of excess pay from a retired Group C employee is impermissible absent misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-departmental-knowledge-of-incorrect-classification-bars-extended-limitation-confisca-29397bbb745e4d56aac065096c37ad81/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:56:01.082Z Prior departmental knowledge of incorrect classification bars extended limitation, confiscation, and penalties for deliberate suppression. https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-is-admissible-on-concessional-cvd-paid-on-imported-steam-coal-excise-restric-0085e82f857c435a8ec26a8df571a632/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:55:52.700Z CENVAT credit is admissible on concessional CVD paid on imported steam coal; excise restrictions cannot be imported into customs notifications. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-cohabitation-raises-a-strong-presumption-of-valid-marriage-rebuttable-only-by-unimpea-dca8d712fc8e491ab41a7b0d52f89d06/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:46:11.760Z Long cohabitation raises a strong presumption of valid marriage, rebuttable only by unimpeachable evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-reappreciate-departmental-findings-under-article-226-absent-perversity-357c2f1d2d734821aeb2b55e219f5421/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:45:44.362Z High Courts cannot reappreciate departmental findings under Article 226 absent perversity, procedural violation, or no evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurance-policy-commences-at-the-expressly-stipulated-time-not-upon-premium-payment-5f9eec0fdd7b45bfa16dc58ec883f5e1/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:45:21.314Z An insurance policy commences at the expressly stipulated time, not upon premium payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-of-punjab-dsp-over-lawrence-bishnoi-interview-quashed-high-court-orders-reinstat-7b5c5291806d4e75b614cf341d2f828c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:44:53.943Z Dismissal of Punjab DSP over Lawrence Bishnoi interview quashed; High Court orders reinstatement, permits departmental inquiry https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pre-trial-incarceration-and-trial-delay-justify-bail-despite-serious-allegations-fe420f847e79435e913adf66a118d224/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:44:34.868Z Prolonged pre-trial incarceration and trial delay justify bail despite serious allegations and criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-sole-eyewitness-can-sustain-conviction-despite-non-recovery-or-non-linkage-of-t-ee42e2a78686455b8a935dbc750fd5ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:44:30.683Z A credible sole eyewitness can sustain conviction despite non-recovery or non-linkage of the weapon. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-97605d22915f488ca30c8991a1343074/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:44:16.747Z Non-recovery of a railway ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-unwarranted-where-an-office-bearer-fraudulently-resells-property-alre-77dfbc70cd844446b8205d32a63670d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:43:52.995Z Anticipatory bail is unwarranted where an office-bearer fraudulently resells property already conveyed to another. https://lawlens.in/stories/blacklisting-cannot-be-imposed-for-bona-fide-contractual-disputes-absent-fraud-dishonesty-2d888f55b11b4666b6ddb633c4e852f7/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:42:42.678Z Blacklisting cannot be imposed for bona fide contractual disputes absent fraud, dishonesty, or misconduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-nil-gst-quote-is-valid-where-the-tender-requires-an-all-inclusive-lump-sum-price-314611e937cf470e872fb1619e4a42b9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:42:38.344Z A nil GST quote is valid where the tender requires an all-inclusive lump-sum price. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-is-governed-by-the-law-prevailing-on-the-accident-date-absent-retrospective-l-449fb4c0e0a84d1dabc0136a178b71e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:42:35.462Z Compensation is governed by the law prevailing on the accident date, absent retrospective legislative intent. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-compensation-must-reflect-its-impact-on-earning-capacity-not-merely-t-11fca5339f49424b8901bcff361faec9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:42:35.374Z Permanent disability compensation must reflect its impact on earning capacity, not merely the percentage assigned to a limb. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-cancellation-withstands-judicial-review-when-justified-by-objective-relevant-commer-dd525fbb88f84370bea650c5344287f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:42:30.007Z Tender cancellation withstands judicial review when justified by objective, relevant commercial considerations. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-for-limb-disability-must-reflect-functional-earning-loss-not-merely-physical-a113b7b9f3e74a11bd8c19fb9781d125/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:42:28.287Z Compensation for limb disability must reflect functional earning loss, not merely physical impairment. https://lawlens.in/stories/penalty-under-section-4a-3-b-requires-separate-adjudication-after-notice-and-hearing-8188fef8ca454213b32f1562f44329c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:42:12.526Z Penalty under Section 4A(3)(b) requires separate adjudication after notice and hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/receipt-of-compensation-constitutes-constructive-notice-triggering-section-18s-six-month-l-e08d0e65eeb347f18323bf7fc5b3f98c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:42:12.037Z Receipt of compensation constitutes constructive notice triggering Section 18’s six-month limitation period. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164s-enhanced-no-fault-compensation-of-5-lakh-per-death-applies-retrospectively-to-a622dfb8ba4f4913ab38cd782eafa242/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:42:10.347Z Section 164’s enhanced no-fault compensation of ₹5 lakh per death applies retrospectively to earlier accidents. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-court-executed-sale-deed-defendants-cannot-use-order-ix-rule-13-to-reopen-ex-parte-s-ce992e48988540bc90c5f00f7168d2ae/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:39:17.958Z After court-executed sale deed, defendants cannot use Order IX Rule 13 to reopen ex parte specific-performance decree: Karnataka HC https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-rules-superintendent-of-police-cannot-exercise-externment-powers-under-karnat-ec2c1b29a2a347008f260b66ceca2ba5/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:39:12.369Z Karnataka HC rules Superintendent of Police cannot exercise externment powers under Karnataka Police Act; notification quashed https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-high-court-quashes-psa-detention-says-fathers-past-militancy-and-possession-of-books-c-265cfb5a08be434482a93b4a00e49a0e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:33:02.991Z J&K High Court quashes PSA detention, says father’s past militancy and possession of books cannot justify preventive custody https://lawlens.in/stories/stamp-duty-on-development-agreements-cannot-be-assessed-using-lands-market-value-absent-st-eaf98cee9d1547e89b7a13992797a5e7/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:28:27.418Z Stamp duty on development agreements cannot be assessed using land’s market value absent statutory guidelines. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-of-a-contractual-gram-rojgar-sahayak-requires-natural-justice-and-pr-37155fec83094974910ae80afe4e0b3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:28:16.689Z Stigmatic termination of a contractual Gram Rojgar Sahayak requires natural justice and prescribed disciplinary procedure. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-based-on-an-unserved-notice-violates-natural-justice-and-cannot-be-sustained-65d735a9a8ab47ccb3648c2d15e6814e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:28:16.674Z Termination based on an unserved notice violates natural justice and cannot be sustained. https://lawlens.in/stories/cbic-circular-cannot-override-statutory-power-to-provisionally-release-seized-gold-allahab-b1eb8b2161895498bb68d5b501d3cb38/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:18:38.074Z CBIC circular cannot override statutory power to provisionally release seized gold, Allahabad HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-based-on-disputed-allegations-without-departmental-enquiry-violates-3f0dd0381e6f4d0691826f731b5c49d2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:18:20.476Z Stigmatic termination based on disputed allegations without departmental enquiry violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-claimed-after-prolonged-lapse-when-immediate-hardship-caf286fbd38b42f3bf0f82a90455419c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:18:17.901Z Compassionate appointment cannot be claimed after prolonged lapse when immediate hardship has ceased. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-corruption-complaint-against-a-public-servant-is-untenable-without-prior-sanction-under-bea6bdae66e7453b946ed3028d269851/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:17:58.971Z A corruption complaint against a public servant is untenable without prior sanction under Section 19. https://lawlens.in/stories/leave-to-defend-granted-without-recording-opposing-submissions-requires-reasoned-reconside-b0a0dc475a7646f0898fe6f3c98a157f/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:12:44.723Z Leave to defend granted without recording opposing submissions requires reasoned reconsideration by the trial court. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-apply-notified-minimum-wages-future-prospects-and-prescri-abdda86fce934306a89af4b93443d20c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:09:42.985Z Motor accident compensation must apply notified minimum wages, future prospects, and prescribed conventional heads. https://lawlens.in/stories/multiple-criminal-antecedents-and-prior-bail-rejection-warranted-denial-of-regular-bail-c3534a4fd6d54413ab564ac3998ffc11/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:09:42.943Z Multiple criminal antecedents and prior bail rejection warranted denial of regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/m-k-stalins-evm-vvpat-challenge-dismissed-as-barred-by-article-329-b-madras-high-court-rul-5351da90ea594e2bacfec912f2580c78/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:08:40.098Z M.K. Stalin’s EVM/VVPAT challenge dismissed as barred by Article 329(b), Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/review-is-warranted-where-eviction-rests-on-wrongly-requiring-tenants-to-establish-title-a-b13d754047b64d2e8b276636efa8d05e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:08:34.628Z Review is warranted where eviction rests on wrongly requiring tenants to establish title against a bona fide denial. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-final-partition-decree-bars-reopening-or-modifying-the-preliminary-decree-228498d83f894ef8996f392fda32e5a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:08:32.325Z A final partition decree bars reopening or modifying the preliminary decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-produce-mandatory-original-certificates-disentitles-candidates-from-further-rec-d76d60f8f9d44fc09af94927b94e306c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:08:32.252Z Failure to produce mandatory original certificates disentitles candidates from further recruitment stages. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consensual-lok-adalat-award-may-be-set-aside-under-articles-226-227-only-for-proven-frau-aa766118689847049ce331e7654baa5a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:08:29.777Z A consensual Lok Adalat award may be set aside under Articles 226/227 only for proven fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-86a-blocking-bars-use-of-electronic-credit-ledger-for-section-107-pre-deposit-7690cb497b974c86b9f40ef9755e5739/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:08:24.691Z Rule 86A blocking bars use of electronic credit ledger for Section 107 pre-deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/private-educational-institutions-and-employers-in-tamil-nadu-cannot-mandatorily-collect-ca-5a7ca3dcd7a343919ca3266204dddb3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T07:08:21.827Z Private educational institutions and employers in Tamil Nadu cannot mandatorily collect caste details, Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-eight-year-delay-in-filing-an-appeal-justifies-dismissal-warranting-no-article-de39f377cb744dd9b20f9badd2581936/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:47:29.598Z Unexplained eight-year delay in filing an appeal justifies dismissal, warranting no Article 227 interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/re-engagement-was-remitted-for-reconsideration-upon-medical-fitness-certificates-and-non-c-e966b3b62fe14d829071b09f02f46a0e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:43:21.911Z Re-engagement was remitted for reconsideration upon medical fitness certificates and non-criminality affidavits. https://lawlens.in/stories/extended-limitation-and-section-78-penalty-cannot-apply-where-reverse-charge-tax-was-fully-3dc237df557b4937972cb71839bbe615/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:43:18.468Z Extended limitation and Section 78 penalty cannot apply where reverse-charge tax was fully creditable and evasion intent is absent. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-relaxation-reference-can-be-directed-absent-representation-subsequent-requests-must-be-b1609684dc394f6d8cdfb695c1aab6df/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:43:15.899Z No relaxation reference can be directed absent representation; subsequent requests must be decided within 30 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-ndps-antecedents-and-ongoing-investigation-justified-denying-anticipatory-bail-des-f6b830e0ddc44d7d96c8522baf184dfc/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:40:59.631Z Pending NDPS antecedents and ongoing investigation justified denying anticipatory bail despite co-accused’s regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-suicide-note-allegations-of-sustained-harassment-and-assault-justified-refusal-of-336cfca7a50e41119d6cdb3d4dbe8a14/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:40:54.465Z Specific suicide-note allegations of sustained harassment and assault justified refusal of anticipatory bail in an abetment case. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-compromise-release-of-the-disputed-amount-to-the-complainant-and-filing-01b64c7b2b1f47948312ecd5209f6b1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:40:42.927Z Bail granted after compromise, release of the disputed amount to the complainant, and filing of the charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-on-parity-is-unavailable-where-co-accused-were-granted-bail-on-distinguishable-facts-d762c1c140414b93923db46b064876d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:40:40.494Z Bail on parity is unavailable where co-accused were granted bail on distinguishable facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-trial-was-before-jmfc-and-continued-cust-b1350cd8f5d14e218302a87c32ebfe2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:40:39.351Z Regular bail granted where charge-sheet was filed, trial was before JMFC, and continued custody was unjustified. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-prosecution-relied-solely-on-a-co-accuseds-memorandum-without-r-3eb7c622a4564abd874bcc0f07558779/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:40:37.883Z Regular bail granted where prosecution relied solely on a co-accused’s memorandum without recovery from the applicant. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-clean-acquittal-invalidates-conviction-based-dismissal-and-entitles-the-employee-to-rein-6d1e97841bf1482d98b8a4cc27430f73/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:40:17.149Z A clean acquittal invalidates conviction-based dismissal and entitles the employee to reinstatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/daily-wage-termination-is-retrenchment-absent-proof-of-a-fixed-term-contract-under-section-eaef290f0e024fc58401c09bfcbda22c/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:40:11.546Z Daily-wage termination is retrenchment absent proof of a fixed-term contract under Section 2(oo)(bb). https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-123-generic-gst-invoices-do-not-discharge-the-burden-without-specific-nexus-6e8f9d61ade35c2d8e60cdb4083204b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:38:33.698Z Under Section 123, generic GST invoices do not discharge the burden without specific nexus to seized gold. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-admit-additional-documents-in-connected-matrimonial-proceedings-to-advance-subs-f18c4875781e4e2d9e5f4957bb75b80e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:38:26.098Z Courts may admit additional documents in connected matrimonial proceedings to advance substantial justice despite interlocutory-order bars. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-benefits-must-be-released-to-the-operative-nominee-subject-to-competing-heirs-civi-978e4dcfaf814008808a92d361fb6478/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:37:58.490Z Service benefits must be released to the operative nominee, subject to competing heirs’ civil-court rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-wife-cannot-claim-compassionate-appointment-without-prior-government-permission-u-46aee74cb9ea425589e40b1a61ee51c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:35:47.005Z A second wife cannot claim compassionate appointment without prior government permission under Rule 23. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-affirmed-but-first-offenders-granted-probation-under-section-4-of-the-probation-b8c116a758f44148bf283c08c09623d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:35:25.502Z Conviction affirmed, but first offenders granted probation under Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-registered-sale-deed-does-not-bar-section-170-b-inquiry-into-non-tribal-possession-901a7d6e62084c3787f8a80bca8ba272/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:34:37.682Z A registered sale deed does not bar Section 170-B inquiry into non-tribal possession. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-be-computed-using-applicable-minimum-wages-and-consortium-7c61268f545e44f38af3794112e33ce9/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:34:19.694Z Motor accident compensation must be computed using applicable minimum wages and consortium for each eligible claimant. https://lawlens.in/stories/upon-parties-consensus-a-retired-high-court-judge-was-appointed-as-sole-arbitrator-ae4c9a7e2afa4de0b8f0880b71e0e8e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:34:12.613Z Upon parties’ consensus, a retired High Court judge was appointed as sole arbitrator. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-considering-the-ongoing-investigation-and-nature-of-allegations-8e27500dc32549a79924a8d743df2c35/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:34:09.432Z Anticipatory bail denied considering the ongoing investigation and nature of allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-no-contraband-was-recovered-from-the-applicant-and-the-accompan-ecf9cd3cdd3c41dd812bc4982b84fc74/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:34:07.402Z Regular bail granted where no contraband was recovered from the applicant and the accompanied co-accused possessed non-commercial quantity. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeat-bail-is-denied-after-prior-merits-dismissals-where-injured-witnesses-support-specif-296b35d46e0a4c279e27b635aa86bec5/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:33:55.390Z Repeat bail is denied after prior merits dismissals where injured witnesses support specific knife-assault allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-placed-co-accused-had-already-been-released-22643cf4346d4b04b10ae34fcda93b89/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:32:09.703Z Regular bail granted on parity where similarly placed co-accused had already been released on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-regularization-justified-restoring-reinstatement-after-illegal-termination-with-f5cc27509c974eac8e40dd0a5b4e96a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:32:06.771Z Subsequent regularization justified restoring reinstatement after illegal termination, without awarding back wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-commercial-quantity-contraband-recovery-and-co-accused-evidence-prima-fa-41aa7a0930394b4fb0794d156953d1d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:32:06.639Z Bail denied where commercial-quantity contraband recovery and co-accused evidence prima facie implicate the applicant. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-modification-application-cannot-extend-a-final-deadline-based-on-subsequent-disputed-cir-5d8a628cb7214bcea6a729ebf7703a9e/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:32:04.637Z A modification application cannot extend a final deadline based on subsequent disputed circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-payments-made-over-five-years-from-class-iii-employees-is-impermissible-ca292aec1ee144a8bab9a8e225da3066/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:32:04.443Z Recovery of excess payments made over five years from Class III employees is impermissible absent fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/registry-shall-return-original-certified-annexures-for-fresh-proceedings-after-retaining-c-858e04dc579245f9802e77f56f9e81f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:31:58.318Z Registry shall return original certified annexures for fresh proceedings after retaining copies on record. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-applicants-role-was-limited-to-threats-and-the-co-accused-caused-th-1f8c812f8e3b4c7fb564b4e6ac076ccb/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:31:50.717Z Bail granted where the applicant’s role was limited to threats and the co-accused caused the injuries. https://lawlens.in/stories/disclosure-of-disciplinary-records-cannot-be-compelled-without-demonstrating-their-relevan-3e549e9cb68a424e99c37fe2351db369/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:31:48.949Z Disclosure of disciplinary records cannot be compelled without demonstrating their relevance to the charge-sheet reply. https://lawlens.in/stories/policy-breach-does-not-defeat-third-party-compensation-insurer-must-pay-first-and-recover-223ff06347224af399ff6f883f54c4bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:29:40.179Z Policy breach does not defeat third-party compensation; insurer must pay first and recover from the owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/65-year-retirement-clause-cannot-be-enforced-against-vice-chancellor-pending-supreme-court-982e0a8b309f490780d27a0c3ff48e08/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:28:43.773Z 65-year retirement clause cannot be enforced against Vice-Chancellor pending Supreme Court clarification. https://lawlens.in/stories/rape-and-pocso-proceedings-may-be-quashed-where-voluntary-settlement-establishes-a-settled-4620533a94a242ec8a168b55784556c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:28:23.480Z Rape and POCSO proceedings may be quashed where voluntary settlement establishes a settled matrimonial life and conviction is unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/forum-conveniens-permits-declining-article-226-jurisdiction-despite-a-partial-cause-of-act-561d1cc9cdad46dda0f955c95f433a3b/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:23:39.551Z Forum conveniens permits declining Article 226 jurisdiction despite a partial cause of action arising within the forum. https://lawlens.in/stories/separate-registration-and-admission-criteria-require-general-pwd-candidates-to-secure-40-f-c03e0cffc21840feb7c1fcc5ab7e64dd/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:18:43.093Z Separate registration and admission criteria require General PwD candidates to secure 40% for admission. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-on-compromise-where-the-dispute-is-predominantly-civil-7d75e0da0b5643beacdeb3ad0181c87a/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:12:49.659Z Criminal proceedings may be quashed on compromise where the dispute is predominantly civil and conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/defective-contempt-petition-dismissed-as-withdrawn-with-liberty-to-file-afresh-64b328216a444565b0604500f83e1be0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T06:10:51.987Z Defective contempt petition dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty to file afresh. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-litigant-should-not-suffer-for-counsels-negligence-where-proper-representation-was-duly-bfb8fb2260f947e1bf7aa51d07f9d1c0/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T05:51:59.927Z A litigant should not suffer for counsel’s negligence where proper representation was duly arranged. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-petition-is-not-maintainable-where-sarfaesi-provides-an-efficacious-drt-remedy-b1678013423845c592872599cca2e443/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T05:48:28.386Z A writ petition is not maintainable where SARFAESI provides an efficacious DRT remedy. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-compassionate-appointment-claims-under-sro-43-by-a-reasoned-orde-17b35536cb70429b8a6c7bedacbb7c41/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T05:28:23.944Z Authorities must consider compassionate appointment claims under SRO-43 by a reasoned order, subject to eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-hc-allows-revival-of-20-year-liquidated-svadeshi-mills-with-223-crore-worker-settle-81d96f7668584e8aa568da3269caee32/ LawLens en 2026-09-03T05:12:59.933Z Bombay HC allows revival of 20-year-liquidated Svadeshi Mills with ₹223-crore worker settlement and redevelopment of its 48-acre Mumbai land https://lawlens.in/stories/title-declarations-and-consequential-reliefs-concerning-disputed-revenue-entries-must-be-p-de9d9cc0f9704a4383001723b7f6174c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T19:37:42.853Z Title declarations and consequential reliefs concerning disputed revenue entries must be pursued before the competent civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/outsourced-status-does-not-bar-minimum-pay-scales-where-duties-substantially-match-regular-56aa5a9cfb1b4a599201133a273e5b15/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T19:37:34.007Z Outsourced status does not bar minimum pay scales where duties substantially match regular posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-registration-under-the-assam-wood-based-industries-rules-cannot-justify-seizure-confis-5591e7a9de02422b8d7ff3f260017c35/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T19:37:32.601Z Non-registration under the Assam Wood-Based Industries Rules cannot justify seizure, confiscation, or sealing. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-provide-a-hearing-and-pass-a-reasoned-order-before-classifying-an-account-as-fr-dc830cfcb25d4425a4e468b79ea1ac9f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T19:37:31.564Z Banks must provide a hearing and pass a reasoned order before classifying an account as fraudulent. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-cannot-claim-vrs-recalculation-under-rop-1998-absent-its-formal-adoption-by-the-c6bb1ca62d2e42f48f1438af3cc66172/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T19:29:59.728Z Employees cannot claim VRS recalculation under ROP 1998 absent its formal adoption by the undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/severance-compensation-under-section-23-thirdly-requires-proof-of-actual-damage-0e4e4576a9a74e60bb3f1e11990ed784/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T19:28:26.580Z Severance compensation under Section 23 thirdly requires proof of actual damage. https://lawlens.in/stories/11-years-after-sarfaesi-auction-gauhati-hc-directs-bank-and-district-administration-to-han-2b6def197dda477fbb1c1208771646a4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T19:28:15.639Z 11 years after SARFAESI auction, Gauhati HC directs bank and district administration to hand over possession, says third-party injunction is no bar https://lawlens.in/stories/a-single-railway-claims-tribunal-member-cannot-exercise-jurisdiction-without-chairmans-aut-1e223b70045b49b28fe395fbdc419b74/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T19:27:58.942Z A single Railway Claims Tribunal member cannot exercise jurisdiction without Chairman’s authorization under Section 4(4). https://lawlens.in/stories/contributory-negligence-must-be-proved-a-head-on-collision-alone-cannot-justify-compensati-770efd98ee7b43bd816c077f02c2cb18/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T19:27:58.734Z Contributory negligence must be proved; a head-on collision alone cannot justify compensation deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-high-court-quashes-pocso-fir-after-accused-undertakes-community-service-and-pays-5-403403592365430eba727b43bee68623/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T19:22:37.422Z Gujarat High Court Quashes POCSO FIR After Accused Undertakes Community Service and Pays ₹50,000 to Child Welfare Home https://lawlens.in/stories/invalidation-of-caste-certificate-automatically-terminates-reserved-seat-election-pending-f3c3f2a74d2248e5b20b989f291e34ba/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T18:59:31.638Z Invalidation of caste certificate automatically terminates reserved-seat election; pending appeal does not defer disqualification, rules Bombay High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wife-who-leaves-the-matrimonial-home-without-reasonable-cause-is-disqualified-from-maint-dd3e40cec2f747128716e44720a7063b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T18:53:59.541Z A wife who leaves the matrimonial home without reasonable cause is disqualified from maintenance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-partners-joint-dominion-over-firm-property-does-not-attract-aggravated-criminal-breach-o-f0927f8c21c8460491bced01219a8846/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T17:59:00.431Z A partner’s joint dominion over firm property does not attract aggravated criminal breach of trust. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-specific-dying-declaration-establishing-proximate-harassment-and-suicide-justifies-denyi-71846114eddc458e9f08e5721ce97a54/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T17:57:48.042Z A specific dying declaration establishing proximate harassment and suicide justifies denying bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-without-a-regular-departmental-enquiry-violates-natural-justice-and-db054088b10b4c81b613c4357dbde0bb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T17:57:38.779Z Stigmatic termination without a regular departmental enquiry violates natural justice and is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-cruelty-and-stridhan-allegations-warrant-trial-limitation-does-not-justify-quashi-39dfac26ce4d46949b535530e299d36f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T17:51:01.225Z Specific cruelty and stridhan allegations warrant trial; limitation does not justify quashing under Section 482 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-recovery-and-parity-with-bailed-co-accused-satisfied-section-37-ndps-act-condit-af955f2638bc473b968e7f692fcdb786/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:52:12.816Z Absence of recovery and parity with bailed co-accused satisfied Section 37 NDPS Act conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-to-co-proprietor-where-the-disputed-account-was-operated-by-another-and-inves-78c63c3b8b7d4988b8d0b10af77f64b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:52:11.108Z Bail granted to co-proprietor where the disputed account was operated by another and investigation was complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/13-92-crore-sbi-loan-fraud-involving-282-borrowers-odisha-high-court-rejects-anticipatory-c9408593c1504fdb86c8f9b0503d46b3/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:52:02.723Z ₹13.92-crore SBI loan fraud involving 282 borrowers: Odisha High Court rejects anticipatory bail for 16 accused, grants relief to one woman https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-police-service-is-proportionate-for-repeated-desertion-considering-the-delinq-f8e43caeebff4289bdca16fdbac6be38/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:47:41.011Z Removal from police service is proportionate for repeated desertion, considering the delinquent’s adverse past conduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-in-criminal-proceedings-does-not-automatically-nullify-departmental-disciplinary-8a25b0a392c648678065cc8d9af3b113/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:47:09.076Z Acquittal in criminal proceedings does not automatically nullify departmental disciplinary punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-under-section-20-b-ndps-act-where-seized-quantity-was-below-commercial-quanti-1cd956ccca5449f2bdb85df6b1ba3ee4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:38:48.744Z Bail granted under Section 20(B) NDPS Act where seized quantity was below commercial quantity. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-mbbs-bihar-hc-directs-bseb-to-honour-doctors-original-class-10-marks-after-unexplain-eac0f915940242b6baac4fc6a4ac210e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:37:43.294Z After MBBS, Bihar HC directs BSEB to honour doctor’s original Class 10 marks after unexplained reduction from 59 to 41 in Physics https://lawlens.in/stories/without-proximate-instigation-and-mens-rea-allegations-of-harassment-do-not-constitute-abe-a899c8f7241d43c9a10dc4a665bb129a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:30:41.560Z Without proximate instigation and mens rea, allegations of harassment do not constitute abetment of suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rule-12-2-b-ii-complaint-filed-before-a-magistrate-is-non-est-requiring-release-of-the-s-a32eecd2202c4e5da16972c8e951c067/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:30:38.801Z A Rule 12(2)(b)(ii) complaint filed before a Magistrate is non-est, requiring release of the seized vehicle. https://lawlens.in/stories/mining-rule-complaints-must-be-filed-before-the-sessions-court-magistrate-filed-complaints-9b6b8bd007d04a529d8de4aa8a41d2ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:30:24.334Z Mining-rule complaints must be filed before the Sessions Court; Magistrate-filed complaints are non-est. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-and-likely-trial-delay-justified-bail-after-charge-sheet-despite-alleged-3db71c5bc8d44aec84bf347ec681c16d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:28:51.074Z Prolonged custody and likely trial delay justified bail after charge-sheet despite alleged cyber-fraud involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-the-accused-has-no-antecedents-and-a-6cc79cb267fd406491ee44e48b8d0dfb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:28:41.186Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing where the accused has no antecedents and a limited alleged role. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-linked-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-sums-remain-in-fixed-depos-df4cfa7e3b1e4d3e9432caa18d6c6599/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:27:35.784Z Cybercrime-linked bank accounts must be unfrozen, while disputed sums remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-under-section-7q-of-the-epf-act-is-mandatory-and-cannot-be-waived-ea9db8151a804467bb1378cdbafbb6b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:17:26.338Z Interest under Section 7Q of the EPF Act is mandatory and cannot be waived. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rule-12-2-b-ii-complaint-filed-before-a-magistrate-is-non-est-requiring-release-of-the-s-f9499f1af6874d218fb807af18f51ecb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:13:55.137Z A Rule 12(2)(b)(ii) complaint filed before a Magistrate is non-est, requiring release of the seized vehicle. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-mining-seizure-complaint-filed-before-a-magistrate-is-non-est-the-seized-vehicle-must-be-a7c41050d6ed4147b0774dd052698a5d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:13:24.837Z A mining-seizure complaint filed before a Magistrate is non-est; the seized vehicle must be released. https://lawlens.in/stories/notice-under-section-33-4-is-mandatory-before-impounding-photocopies-for-deficit-stamp-dut-64f2b07532e24be9bfaf1d19c22c2e52/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:12:53.151Z Notice under Section 33(4) is mandatory before impounding photocopies for deficit stamp duty, Gujarat High Court rules; ₹22.49-crore demands quashed https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-for-extortion-and-criminal-intimidation-quashed-where-ownership-inducement-and-intent-f86f35b6b4e84d9188467faadbcef26e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:12:48.383Z FIR for extortion and criminal intimidation quashed where ownership, inducement, and intent to cause alarm were unsubstantiated. https://lawlens.in/stories/extraordinary-delay-and-superannuation-justify-substituting-reinstatement-with-lump-sum-co-52136e01af494db783a8ef1d60da6839/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T15:02:03.374Z Extraordinary delay and superannuation justify substituting reinstatement with lump-sum compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-disconnection-for-180-days-terminates-the-supply-agreement-barring-restoration-895a9709473e423f9d487b865d58622c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:58:46.265Z Continuous disconnection for 180 days terminates the supply agreement, barring restoration under Regulation 4.6. https://lawlens.in/stories/sports-federations-recognition-cannot-be-deemed-withdrawn-without-notice-and-hearing-delhi-824767797b254adab0269eb1e4b89a4b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:57:44.871Z Sports federation’s recognition cannot be deemed withdrawn without notice and hearing, Delhi HC rules; AICF allowed to retain “India” in its name https://lawlens.in/stories/insufficiently-stamped-arbitral-awards-must-be-impounded-before-enforcement-deficit-stamp-0d71b47c48414e699e2f45c2921225f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:51:29.553Z Insufficiently stamped arbitral awards must be impounded before enforcement; deficit stamp duty alone is not enough, Delhi HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-failure-to-provide-safety-equipment-absent-direct-causation-does-not-attract-section-5d2112e669cc452e9dcb6784fe7232a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:49:03.163Z Mere failure to provide safety equipment, absent direct causation, does not attract Section 106(1) BNS. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-the-1979-regularisation-rules-regularisation-takes-effect-only-from-the-appointment-d3ef01d5a5cc523f942055f5539e568e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:48:06.505Z Under the 1979 Regularisation Rules, regularisation takes effect only from the appointment order. https://lawlens.in/stories/selection-challenge-fails-for-non-joinder-of-the-selected-candidate-as-a-necessary-party-0a1291bd33c54b60b2b4f5565326689b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:47:37.779Z Selection challenge fails for non-joinder of the selected candidate as a necessary party. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-against-magistrates-acquittal-directed-to-be-treated-as-a-victims-appeal-before-ses-bdbc41ac44b24cff99c2ea67f8fc430b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:42:55.244Z Appeal against Magistrate’s acquittal directed to be treated as a victim’s appeal before Sessions Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-plausible-and-supported-by-335f5d438b7947a6aca0f2b2717cd9d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:28:51.119Z An acquittal cannot be reversed where the trial court’s view is plausible and supported by evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-existing-right-objections-under-section-33-c-2-cannot-be-raised-for-the-first-time-in-d395878568a440de999a678bddc8e155/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:28:41.014Z Pre-existing-right objections under Section 33(C)(2) cannot be raised for the first time in writ proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-land-status-and-possession-cannot-be-adjudicated-in-a-pil-absent-clear-proof-of-e-6dbd55f96d704b59a0e6f92149fa40f5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:28:40.635Z Disputed land status and possession cannot be adjudicated in a PIL absent clear proof of encroachment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-minor-penalty-cannot-be-imposed-on-denied-factual-charges-without-a-regular-departmental-f2f5b34027c04d8594deadca208c680e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:27:50.264Z A minor penalty cannot be imposed on denied factual charges without a regular departmental inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/even-minor-penalties-require-departmental-enquiry-when-factual-charges-are-denied-by-the-d-a8a0453b0d684c74b74e4619254dbbb8/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:27:24.919Z Even minor penalties require departmental enquiry when factual charges are denied by the delinquent employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/verified-journey-ticket-and-contemporaneous-railway-records-sufficiently-establish-bona-fi-15ec4387979e4027a24ca0902fa779a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:25:54.473Z Verified journey ticket and contemporaneous railway records sufficiently establish bona fide passenger status and an untoward incident. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-vehicle-confiscation-power-rests-with-trial-courts-not-drug-disposal-committees-rules-80ec33baa843478dafd743ae37818d37/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:20:46.740Z NDPS vehicle confiscation power rests with trial courts, not Drug Disposal Committees, rules Supreme Court; acquitted owner gets lorry released https://lawlens.in/stories/ai-generated-fake-case-citations-lead-to-425-crore-customs-penalty-being-set-aside-supreme-ff8b933b86ef470993a12c485339584a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:19:22.657Z AI-generated fake case citations lead to ₹425-crore customs penalty being set aside; Supreme Court orders fresh hearing https://lawlens.in/stories/a-magistrate-may-take-cognizance-under-section-190-1-b-despite-a-police-final-report-b7430a5bf4325e379b153e23b1914334/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:18:24.663Z A Magistrate may take cognizance under Section 190(1)(b) despite a police final report. https://lawlens.in/stories/fresh-direct-appointment-confers-no-promotional-increment-or-past-service-benefits-absent-1daddbf9a74c4678b4e34aee26969662/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:17:50.913Z Fresh direct appointment confers no promotional increment or past-service benefits absent statutory entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-specific-performance-decree-may-be-rescinded-for-unreasonable-delayed-deposit-despite-no-19a0ecc7ff4d44c59a60c1afd85f1d07/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:17:24.711Z A specific-performance decree may be rescinded for unreasonable delayed deposit despite no stipulated payment period. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-omnibus-allegations-lacking-specific-cruelty-or-proximate-instigation-cannot-sustain-5e86eba28a064e7aace90191e0bd1fad/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:15:48.612Z Vague omnibus allegations lacking specific cruelty or proximate instigation cannot sustain prosecution under Sections 498A and 306 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-31-march-2021-search-based-reassessment-must-proceed-under-section-153c-not-section-14-6cd17d5aa2ef4730bd5b1b65e8a45cd7/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:15:47.833Z Pre-31 March 2021 search-based reassessment must proceed under Section 153C, not Section 148. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-of-an-agency-for-a-sons-misconduct-was-quashed-absent-allegations-against-the-5de947acb52d40a180af567520402be5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:15:47.503Z Termination of an agency for a son’s misconduct was quashed absent allegations against the agent herself. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-university-cannot-deput-e-teachers-without-consent-where-the-governing-statute-expressly-aa68262776d845cbbf52d83018c74ba4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:07:26.118Z A university cannot deput[e] teachers without consent where the governing statute expressly requires it. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-is-justified-when-a-disciplined-force-member-repeatedly-overstays-leave-and-igno-de9806522c6545e98db8b60fd13712d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T14:04:17.562Z Dismissal is justified when a disciplined-force member repeatedly overstays leave and ignores resumption notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/pil-challenging-an-individual-appointment-is-untenable-absent-bona-fide-public-interest-an-d8f06b4238bb402b9ab0e118d9b05ac6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:59:13.133Z PIL challenging an individual appointment is untenable absent bona fide public interest and petitioner locus. https://lawlens.in/stories/pil-seeking-healthcare-staffing-and-facilities-was-disposed-of-after-the-state-demonstrate-abe301d9aefc4e5bbc02043cb5c635d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:59:12.801Z PIL seeking healthcare staffing and facilities was disposed of after the State demonstrated remedial compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consumer-dispute-over-product-performance-cannot-constitute-cheating-absent-fraudulent-i-ee39f2db14b7493a8d9dc8380e2756d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:58:37.846Z A consumer dispute over product performance cannot constitute cheating absent fraudulent intent at inception. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-appearance-of-a-government-advocate-does-not-establish-effective-service-or-authorize-ba1b2bb9b5cc4c4b96921fe5d6540980/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:57:19.183Z Mere appearance of a Government Advocate does not establish effective service or authorized representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/undisclosed-documents-in-plaintiffs-extended-possession-require-leave-based-on-reasonable-09a83fc3aa004b4382f1b314e174f15b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:55:28.543Z Undisclosed documents in plaintiff’s extended possession require leave based on reasonable cause under Order XI Rule 1(5). https://lawlens.in/stories/canadas-cad-33-3-million-fraud-recovery-suit-over-funds-in-indian-bank-accounts-can-procee-341da37c23694648ae22ac73ef654a25/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:54:41.322Z Canada’s CAD 33.3-million fraud-recovery suit over funds in Indian bank accounts can proceed; Delhi HC rejects forum non conveniens plea https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-judges-split-over-1-889-crore-arbitral-award-against-ntpc-dispute-referre-0bc8f297093c4f0ea3d0e703d42c6a6c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:54:34.466Z Delhi High Court judges split over ₹1,889-crore arbitral award against NTPC; dispute referred to third judge https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-warranted-where-an-adult-prosecutrix-supports-release-and-alleged-taint-in-consent-re-3a0d49d4f70e49a7bf05983357e4b661/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:54:08.137Z Bail warranted where an adult prosecutrix supports release and alleged taint in consent requires trial determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-an-uncharged-offence-is-sustainable-under-section-464-crpc-absent-demonstra-e658dfd0a14c4924be24b3caa2906d48/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:52:13.743Z Conviction for an uncharged offence is sustainable under Section 464 CrPC absent demonstrated failure of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-cancelled-without-objectively-determining-a-siblings-s-2c62c96ee89c438eb642c044d4310542/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:48:11.651Z Compassionate appointment cannot be cancelled without objectively determining a sibling’s separate residence and financial dependency. https://lawlens.in/stories/registrar-may-suo-motu-initiate-section-32-inquiries-without-prior-material-or-recorded-sa-4a8e1d79804f4a6aaad837c637466ce4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:48:06.889Z Registrar may suo motu initiate Section 32 inquiries without prior material or recorded satisfaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/appointment-irregularities-without-deception-or-dishonest-inducement-do-not-constitute-che-65b7339e19de4cb7ac30d205a0db0ca2/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:47:41.399Z Appointment irregularities without deception or dishonest inducement do not constitute cheating under Section 420 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-against-relatives-quashed-for-omnibus-allegations-and-lack-of-territo-2f8fe28944ff4211be30770baacf4c2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:47:37.652Z Criminal proceedings against relatives quashed for omnibus allegations and lack of territorial jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-evidence-alone-cannot-establish-guilt-absent-proof-of-minority-enticement-and-the-fe5cc7d96c50478fac4d1f76f81840d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:47:31.649Z Medical evidence alone cannot establish guilt absent proof of minority, enticement, and the accused’s involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-registered-will-duly-proved-by-attesting-witnesses-warrants-letters-of-administration-ab-e602eb0224284bbb8c98ac1348a64ff9/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:47:04.492Z A registered Will duly proved by attesting witnesses warrants Letters of Administration absent credible challenge. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-ballistic-inconsistencies-and-non-identification-undermined-the-prosecu-b320cad6c3ae435fa65fbcb50d3f2ae2/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:46:05.886Z Bail granted where ballistic inconsistencies and non-identification undermined the prosecution’s last-seen evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-amendments-lacking-specific-knowledge-particulars-and-due-diligence-may-be-refused-4ddf08ba1bec4b8b867398f9f964b7de/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:37:54.977Z Belated amendments lacking specific knowledge particulars and due diligence may be refused after trial begins. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-stationary-heavy-vehicle-left-unmarked-at-night-constitutes-negligence-despite-a-rear-en-a9c00f669cd84eeb9c8b3c61acc338a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:36:26.528Z A stationary heavy vehicle left unmarked at night constitutes negligence despite a rear-end collision. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unmarked-stationary-heavy-vehicle-at-night-constitutes-negligence-a-rear-end-collision-9ce0175815a643c98ce3fd7717cbc618/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:36:21.209Z An unmarked stationary heavy vehicle at night constitutes negligence; a rear-end collision alone does not establish contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claimants-failure-to-testify-does-not-defeat-a-motor-accident-claim-proved-through-relia-e665dd311b024fcfbc53b334238ce48a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:36:11.803Z A claimant’s failure to testify does not defeat a motor accident claim proved through reliable eyewitness evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-is-invalid-without-fresh-proximate-material-linking-past-conduct-to-a-1e760567c7d748698ebaca571c0d9c42/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:35:10.725Z Preventive detention is invalid without fresh, proximate material linking past conduct to apprehended future prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/nclat-reiterates-that-ibc-appeals-filed-beyond-the-45-day-outer-limit-cannot-be-condoned-e-2f33a1b32d134491b71abe4f7f44bb5f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:34:55.503Z NCLAT reiterates that IBC appeals filed beyond the 45-day outer limit cannot be condoned, even for homebuyers citing delayed order uploads https://lawlens.in/stories/nclat-lacks-jurisdiction-to-condone-appeals-filed-beyond-the-45-day-limit-under-section-61-d5d16491bc534fb1857e627e544c7346/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:34:50.177Z NCLAT lacks jurisdiction to condone appeals filed beyond the 45-day limit under Section 61(2) IBC. https://lawlens.in/stories/sbi-ordered-to-pay-5-000-per-day-for-losing-borrowers-original-property-documents-72ca7b9133d3405b8954dd073543562d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:34:48.548Z SBI ordered to pay ₹5,000 per day for losing borrower’s original property documents https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-agreed-under-section-19-b-2-is-final-and-bars-subsequent-claims-for-internal-73b0dc5589da41c9bcf39c1f4da732b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:34:38.285Z Compensation agreed under Section 19-B(2) is final and bars subsequent claims for internal roads and open spaces. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-may-recover-excess-family-pension-payments-made-due-to-their-own-administrative-erro-b342edcee3a3403c8f1d817adb8b0092/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:34:27.437Z Banks may recover excess family pension payments made due to their own administrative error. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-selectively-repatriate-similarly-situated-employees-differential-treatm-03262d9f9c864ebeb09a41e0aa4dcf6e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:34:16.840Z Authorities cannot selectively repatriate similarly situated employees; differential treatment is arbitrary and discriminatory. https://lawlens.in/stories/pensionary-benefits-claims-cannot-be-rejected-without-proper-inquiry-and-reasonable-opport-8514a460c2cb4c69bf1c9d1b21c327f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:33:55.911Z Pensionary benefits claims cannot be rejected without proper inquiry and reasonable opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-who-miss-repeated-deadlines-cannot-claim-a-further-opportunity-to-re-exercise-pa-eb516905b714458485f1cac0b7ad4336/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:33:42.673Z Employees who miss repeated deadlines cannot claim a further opportunity to re-exercise pay-fixation options. https://lawlens.in/stories/one-time-increments-granted-under-the-pay-fixation-clarification-cannot-be-withdrawn-from-74411e51203e4cadbf71296d2db5436e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:33:00.458Z One-time increments granted under the pay-fixation clarification cannot be withdrawn from similarly situated employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-granted-two-months-to-verify-and-disburse-arrears-with-liberty-to-revive-conte-4640a36f6f3641cca5a2e2d5c924ab23/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:32:47.542Z Respondents granted two months to verify and disburse arrears, with liberty to revive contempt proceedings upon default. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-received-two-months-to-verify-and-disburse-arrears-with-liberty-to-revive-proc-5828801d666443cfab0430b5c07e62de/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:32:20.472Z Respondents received two months to verify and disburse arrears, with liberty to revive proceedings upon default. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-in-breach-of-an-interim-order-restraining-adverse-action-is-invalid-92a0a37eb7fb43b89a234ad6ce5fdce9/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:32:20.142Z Termination in breach of an interim order restraining adverse action is invalid. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-considering-the-prolonged-relationship-delayed-fir-and-victims-s-f272dc4704a94172858682eecfcf234f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:32:20.057Z Anticipatory bail granted considering the prolonged relationship, delayed FIR, and victim’s status as a major married woman. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-to-alleged-vehicle-helper-on-parity-with-the-bailed-driver-5c1fb7a7c0e44b8ea1b1b342bed21275/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:32:16.910Z Anticipatory bail granted to alleged vehicle helper on parity with the bailed driver. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-in-breach-of-an-interim-no-adverse-order-direction-is-invalid-fresh-hearing-is-67d011b055544a61b8d40b243a176121/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:32:13.120Z Termination in breach of an interim no-adverse-order direction is invalid; fresh hearing is mandatory. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-upon-charge-sheet-filing-absence-of-criminal-antecedents-custody-and-8670dbc44ed84efa90ed1e1455cac6d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:31:49.452Z Regular bail granted upon charge-sheet filing, absence of criminal antecedents, custody, and likelihood of prolonged trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-to-elderly-woman-where-allegations-primarily-implicated-her-son-eb3567da17f4421ebb0b3ffa9dca4ffb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:31:42.850Z Anticipatory bail granted to elderly woman where allegations primarily implicated her son. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-considering-prolonged-custody-no-criminal-antecedents-filed-chargeshe-457f828be1a246ebaed47f555b5dbdd3/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:29:56.702Z Regular bail granted considering prolonged custody, no criminal antecedents, filed chargesheet, and delayed trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-completed-investigation-and-likely-trial-delay-justified-granting-bail-99f333a2ed824061a5687b3de5c21379/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:29:46.496Z Prolonged custody, completed investigation, and likely trial delay justified granting bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-and-likely-trial-delay-justified-bail-despite-one-criminal-antecedent-7546230596604f008dc3bde81fd36fe3/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:29:45.973Z Prolonged custody and likely trial delay justified bail despite one criminal antecedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-for-non-commercial-ndps-quantity-after-prolonged-custody-and-filing-o-04c34b1f1d824d489a4cccbe30b1bb5f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:29:44.344Z Regular bail granted for non-commercial NDPS quantity after prolonged custody and filing of the charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-justified-for-simple-injuries-where-trial-is-likely-to-be-protracted-0cb853595ac7447fb8e0c6334a6e2cd0/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:29:43.546Z Regular bail is justified for simple injuries where trial is likely to be protracted. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pil-becomes-infructuous-and-is-dismissed-when-the-underlying-grievance-has-been-redresse-fddbc25381b343c6b713252093469461/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:29:43.252Z A PIL becomes infructuous and is dismissed when the underlying grievance has been redressed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-chargesheet-was-filed-trial-would-be-prolonged-and-most-ant-9a310a8b9e0f48b39d4f602b152d8e7d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:29:42.558Z Regular bail granted where the chargesheet was filed, trial would be prolonged, and most antecedents ended in acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-antecedents-alone-do-not-bar-bail-where-custody-is-prolonged-and-trial-delayed-a5fbacf1a0804d43a560ae2ab9a4ac42/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:29:41.461Z Criminal antecedents alone do not bar bail where custody is prolonged and trial delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/services-supplying-water-through-operated-tubewells-to-municipalities-qualify-for-exemptio-d4656e0407f041bd8e1f616198c88ad2/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:29:20.205Z Services supplying water through operated tubewells to municipalities qualify for exemption under Entry 25. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-parent-cannot-evade-unchallenged-interim-child-maintenance-obligations-arrears-must-be-c-5da2008ccbc7402794a2eb2a6108f9f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:28:27.438Z A parent cannot evade unchallenged interim child-maintenance obligations; arrears must be cleared.