https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-placed-co-accused-were-already-enlarged-on-ae8db9bc6f114c178310757bbe46a5e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:28:08.482Z Regular bail granted on parity where similarly placed co-accused were already enlarged on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-service-in-an-aided-college-cannot-be-excluded-from-promotion-eligibility-after-st-919f373969dd48a589f7ff1c27961417/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:28:01.398Z Regular service in an aided college cannot be excluded from promotion eligibility after State takeover. https://lawlens.in/stories/sale-certificates-issued-by-recovery-officers-are-not-compulsorily-registrable-filing-unde-4737940033184fddaa3e80f3c3245b1a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:27:30.313Z Sale certificates issued by Recovery Officers are not compulsorily registrable; filing under Section 89(4) suffices. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-securing-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-09353142395e48699d1c8ff4f4ac31c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:27:23.739Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while securing disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-linked-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-amounts-remain-secured-in-61a1eed1fb514a19b7e638823305aaae/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:27:15.208Z Cybercrime-linked bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-six-month-cooling-off-period-under-section-13b-2-is-directory-and-waivable-566763538625463ebc0cf8acafe8d42a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:27:14.937Z The six-month cooling-off period under Section 13B(2) is directory and waivable. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-disputed-sums-remain-secured-in-fixed-deposits-pending-ba97d64404204b0ebb70879b0af0a466/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:27:14.887Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while disputed sums remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-21-a-hma-encompasses-section-9-proceedings-permitting-connected-divorce-proceeding-0729ae14a17d48cfa82e12a7467c7029/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:17:32.550Z Section 21-A HMA encompasses Section 9 proceedings, permitting connected divorce proceedings to be transferred to the same court. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-of-resolution-applicant-cannot-by-itself-trigger-liquidation-nclat-revives-cirp-and-1b71e8c4aa414aca8ecb3d9301ae0657/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:09:58.803Z Death of resolution applicant cannot by itself trigger liquidation; NCLAT revives CIRP and orders consideration of settlement https://lawlens.in/stories/a-without-prejudice-deposit-cannot-justify-section-7-closure-without-adjudicating-debt-def-160de194b1d3419686e06a3d27f8704e/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:09:58.341Z A without-prejudice deposit cannot justify Section 7 closure without adjudicating debt, default, and maintainability. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-32a-protection-extends-to-buyers-of-a-corporate-debtor-sold-as-a-going-concern-dur-22aca55a2d1a49be8a27c78efc47fe3b/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:09:51.134Z Section 32A protection extends to buyers of a corporate debtor sold as a going concern during liquidation, NCLAT rules https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-matrimonial-allegations-without-specific-acts-cannot-sustain-prosecuti-06c5371a50fd41bfbdbf651b489d9bca/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:09:40.450Z General and omnibus matrimonial allegations without specific acts cannot sustain prosecution under Section 498A IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-a-civil-property-dispute-warrant-quashing-absent-prima-f-a479599245c6476088d46070e09c31ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:09:37.889Z Criminal proceedings arising from a civil property dispute warrant quashing absent prima facie criminal ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/para-27aa-cannot-govern-existing-section-17-exemptions-absent-gazette-modification-of-the-4be279b7826645619fd72a14edd62533/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:09:35.319Z Para 27AA cannot govern existing Section 17 exemptions absent Gazette modification of the exemption notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-for-unauthorized-absence-was-upheld-where-the-employee-ignored-disciplinary-procee-2ca4cbcd8062466b8480fe65b7f89f4d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:09:30.358Z Removal for unauthorized absence was upheld where the employee ignored disciplinary proceedings and filed a delayed appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/provisional-gds-deployment-without-prescribed-selection-creates-no-right-to-regular-appoin-f820aa07a3e541a8a776fd99e2784840/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:08:14.032Z Provisional GDS deployment without prescribed selection creates no right to regular appointment or continuance. https://lawlens.in/stories/children-of-a-second-marriage-are-entitled-to-family-pension-irrespective-of-the-marriages-8d87efb6873248d39bcee617b8f7cda7/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:08:07.890Z Children of a second marriage are entitled to family pension irrespective of the marriage’s validity, subject to applicable rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-preference-creates-no-vested-right-where-appointment-depends-on-vacancies-and-adminis-c9f2c3fc309a445684679fdbf803cc7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:08:07.329Z Post preference creates no vested right where appointment depends on vacancies and administrative exigencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/pwbd-employees-are-entitled-to-consideration-for-notional-promotion-from-their-eligibility-7974e03472e14c94a7b58c33c2e945d8/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:08:04.658Z PwBD employees are entitled to consideration for notional promotion from their eligibility dates, subject to prescribed conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-declines-to-entertain-disciplinary-challenge-where-statutory-appellate-remedy-rem-abce5efb7920421fb519f0f7e4f486c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:08:01.976Z Tribunal declines to entertain disciplinary challenge where statutory appellate remedy remains unexhausted. https://lawlens.in/stories/four-years-regular-service-in-grade-pay-4-800-entitles-employees-to-nfg-grade-pay-5-400-b1ecbdb2c9744a62a25ed7619dd1b81e/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:08:00.712Z Four years’ regular service in Grade Pay ₹4,800 entitles employees to NFG Grade Pay ₹5,400. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-directed-to-decide-macp-representations-by-a-reasoned-speaking-order-within-th-9d1ee23971214f50a1e5add41b83966e/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:07:59.650Z Respondents directed to decide MACP representations by a reasoned, speaking order within three months. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-the-pending-representation-by-a-reasoned-speaking-order-within-thr-b147584c032d48af8ca281ffa2f33986/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:07:54.548Z Respondents must decide the pending representation by a reasoned, speaking order within three months. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-directed-to-decide-the-retirement-increment-claim-by-a-reasoned-order-within-e-4039416d8acf41339b4183848e5a595c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:07:52.688Z Respondents directed to decide the retirement-increment claim by a reasoned order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/complainants-plea-for-further-investigation-is-maintainable-even-after-charge-sheet-and-fr-07b7cc2b5ce4415f8aa4cf5a0a865eae/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T14:07:38.986Z Complainant’s plea for further investigation is maintainable even after charge-sheet and framing of charges, Himachal Pradesh HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-temporary-workers-performing-perennial-essential-duties-may-be-entitled-to-re-a05a021f0b2d46f68c173d99aa24c224/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:58:05.622Z Long-serving temporary workers performing perennial, essential duties may be entitled to regularization. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-of-industrial-air-conditioning-systems-constitutes-building-operations-attract-03976ad2353f40cd833801b155ec81d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:58:04.452Z Maintenance of industrial air-conditioning systems constitutes building operations attracting skilled-worker minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-were-quashed-where-a-family-property-dispute-disclosed-no-prima-facie-0bf71833dd7649fca61e8959dd555e5c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:58:00.577Z Criminal proceedings were quashed where a family property dispute disclosed no prima facie offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/defendants-relying-on-dispositive-wills-may-be-directed-to-lead-evidence-first-e85b8b5f96434a0ba34800e6c539b34c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:53:47.549Z Defendants relying on dispositive Wills may be directed to lead evidence first. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-reappreciate-facts-under-article-226-absent-perversity-or-jurisdictiona-6c28e5c0d83f44c7a0f088ea9f7181b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:45:25.091Z High Courts cannot reappreciate facts under Article 226 absent perversity or jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/dda-must-process-1-373-pending-leasehold-to-freehold-applications-under-the-policy-in-forc-bc921e35407c498a856c5b2c2de54a6b/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:44:36.871Z DDA must process 1,373 pending leasehold-to-freehold applications under the policy in force when payments were made, Delhi HC says https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-proceedings-may-be-transferred-to-accommodate-a-disabled-spouse-unable-to-trav-5a5d1cc3629c4048ac28dd4c76028890/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:39:48.905Z Matrimonial proceedings may be transferred to accommodate a disabled spouse unable to travel. https://lawlens.in/stories/plaint-cannot-be-rejected-summarily-where-commercial-character-and-money-lending-complianc-4f1a402f4585493dbe79106fdd6586ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:37:42.423Z Plaint cannot be rejected summarily where commercial character and money-lending compliance present triable issues. https://lawlens.in/stories/successful-trial-extension-of-public-bus-service-ordered-to-continue-permanently-for-local-b57814d3b29c467c99625221917e9f6a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:37:23.841Z Successful trial extension of public bus service ordered to continue permanently for local commuters. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-is-impermissible-absent-employee-fraud-or-misrepresentation-wher-f79e4e22ab62424fa6ada16a988ab9ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:37:17.925Z Recovery of excess salary is impermissible absent employee fraud or misrepresentation where payment resulted from departmental error. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-registered-power-of-attorney-may-be-revoked-without-registering-the-revocation-where-it-7b21706921a34a5ca8f994b5d9bbf7e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:29:08.539Z A registered power of attorney may be revoked without registering the revocation where it creates no proprietary interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-deceased-employees-dependants-cannot-simultaneously-claim-mmcc-and-compassionate-appoint-8779d92750544081969e5efd5cfb1da6/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:27:41.405Z A deceased employee’s dependants cannot simultaneously claim MMCC and compassionate appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/five-year-tenure-protection-applies-only-to-rotational-transfers-not-administrative-transf-52e6c3f251c24f1bbe00e8f77a4ae06b/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:27:36.255Z Five-year tenure protection applies only to rotational transfers, not administrative transfers. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-courts-cannot-reappreciate-concurrent-factual-findings-absent-perversity-illeg-dda3ff1428ea446cbac3a31779b92aba/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:26:26.370Z Article 226 courts cannot reappreciate concurrent factual findings absent perversity, illegality, or jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-138-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-full-payment-where-the-underlying-dispute-no-5feddc9f048c4eabbcf5da1798631b9c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:26:14.925Z Section 138 proceedings may be quashed after full payment where the underlying dispute no longer survives. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-denied-where-deliberate-evasion-necessitates-custodial-interrogat-190b700b59174b118ac26e23bcf2b497/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:24:03.799Z Anticipatory bail may be denied where deliberate evasion necessitates custodial interrogation and raises tampering concerns. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-examines-administrative-decision-making-process-not-the-merits-or-correctn-be1909ce675848f98a812909da089ba9/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:19:29.639Z Judicial review examines administrative decision-making process, not the merits or correctness of the decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-must-be-heard-before-taking-cognizance-on-a-complaint-under-bnss-tripura-high-cour-a72972cf63c04c7a9ee26ac63c7ec5e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:09:20.225Z Accused Must Be Heard Before Taking Cognizance on a Complaint Under BNSS, Tripura High Court Rules https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-findings-establishing-readiness-and-willingness-warrant-specific-performance-ab-b8ec7be5d4aa427781bda38527a69c4d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:09:20.004Z Concurrent findings establishing readiness and willingness warrant specific performance absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-pursuing-recognized-teacher-education-courses-remain-tet-eligible-despite-non-p-a319623b53714d2984230cbcb1945766/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:09:16.286Z Candidates pursuing recognized teacher-education courses remain TET-eligible despite non-production of final marksheets during scrutiny. https://lawlens.in/stories/cumulative-doubts-in-eyewitness-identification-and-investigation-require-acquittal-despite-715169bcecb652cf86653cd9e619734a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:08:50.777Z Cumulative doubts in eyewitness identification and investigation require acquittal despite proof of homicidal death. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-statutory-commission-may-summon-parties-and-documents-during-inquiry-under-its-civil-cou-60d928402ae946f7a3b67819bc9f0cc1/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:07:34.521Z A statutory commission may summon parties and documents during inquiry under its civil-court powers. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-for-grave-weapon-assault-prima-facie-evidence-witness-intimidation-risk-and-no-8e89ca1ed2284d738b1f7402d61d0e71/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:07:09.120Z Bail denied for grave weapon assault, prima facie evidence, witness intimidation risk, and no changed circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/merit-based-promotion-shortly-before-compulsory-retirement-made-fr-56-j-order-arbitrary-su-d3ad447d08664754b160330c6906808e/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:07:07.735Z Merit-based promotion shortly before compulsory retirement made FR 56(j) order arbitrary, Supreme Court holds; awards officer ₹15 lakh and service benefits https://lawlens.in/stories/dda-must-process-1-373-pending-leasehold-to-freehold-applications-under-the-policy-in-forc-a9f2f4bdea454b249224c383cbb6b7ba/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T13:05:18.676Z DDA must process 1,373 pending leasehold-to-freehold applications under the policy in force when payments were made, Delhi HC says https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-227-day-delay-in-refiling-unsupported-by-continuous-incapacity-defeats-condona-7ff36b4777214b26a80103ea6cf9437a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:57:57.824Z Unexplained 227-day delay in refiling, unsupported by continuous incapacity, defeats condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/explicit-directions-for-independent-adjudication-preclude-recalling-prima-facie-observatio-eee7374dd38140d5bd95b02dae0ff216/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:57:56.996Z Explicit directions for independent adjudication preclude recalling prima facie observations in the judgment. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-employees-cannot-be-denied-tbp-financial-upgradation-solely-because-the-b3dc1522387f4de79b828475ad651568/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:57:20.107Z Similarly situated employees cannot be denied TBP financial upgradation solely because their promotional appointments were ad hoc. https://lawlens.in/stories/unverified-unauthorised-casual-service-does-not-entitle-workers-to-screening-or-seniority-3ac5564479bf4ed5b0af80539a88ef63/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:57:09.673Z Unverified, unauthorised casual service does not entitle workers to screening or seniority-list inclusion. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-challenge-must-be-decided-by-a-reasoned-order-with-joining-protected-meanwhile-913f630db0b64b579c6471f3ba741472/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:56:59.589Z Transfer challenge must be decided by a reasoned order, with joining protected meanwhile. https://lawlens.in/stories/policy-decisions-lie-with-the-administration-respondents-must-decide-employees-representat-547084c2bbc14168822d57c5624aa4ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:56:52.919Z Policy decisions lie with the administration; respondents must decide employees’ representations through a reasoned, speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-hc-denies-anticipatory-bail-to-man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-12-year-old-nephew-af-7df8fe81d00b49d2a33bf0ba7dde6401/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:56:37.822Z Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to man accused of sexually abusing 12-year-old nephew after he fled to Australia following FIR https://lawlens.in/stories/temporary-ppo-employees-in-nepal-are-entitled-to-pension-under-the-ccs-temporary-service-r-e47451ac97fa4e5ba9fba83cfc609760/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:56:22.757Z Temporary PPO employees in Nepal are entitled to pension under the CCS Temporary Service Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/sat-dismisses-karvy-stock-brokings-appeal-after-refusing-to-condone-688-day-delay-citing-l-eee6f9afd85d49a9a45c5726166cc22b/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:56:21.511Z SAT dismisses Karvy Stock Broking’s appeal after refusing to condone 688-day delay, citing lack of bona fide explanation https://lawlens.in/stories/non-availability-of-transmission-evacuation-facilities-beyond-the-developers-control-const-162ef5b51b804554a780651b4280831d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:52:28.358Z Non-availability of transmission evacuation facilities beyond the developer’s control constitutes force majeure, barring contractual penalties. https://lawlens.in/stories/price-escalation-in-competitively-awarded-transmission-contracts-is-permissible-when-autho-306877720ec24156bc9b08f88a6df6aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:52:18.248Z Price escalation in competitively awarded transmission contracts is permissible when authorized by contractual clauses. https://lawlens.in/stories/biomass-power-tariffs-can-exceed-bid-stage-ceiling-rates-aptel-rules-allowing-yearly-tarif-358bebff960642c5898b4b143ce575ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:52:15.085Z Biomass power tariffs can exceed bid-stage ceiling rates, APTEL rules, allowing yearly tariff determination based on actual costs minus bidder discount https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-recovery-of-tainted-currency-cannot-sustain-conviction-absent-proof-of-demand-for-ill-d0d9195385314c63bb1bdc70d3537e68/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:51:24.552Z Mere recovery of tainted currency cannot sustain conviction absent proof of demand for illegal gratification. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-assess-premature-release-claims-under-the-correct-policy-category-without-34fd6e6821e847988d074e0386302d19/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:51:16.492Z Authorities must assess premature-release claims under the correct policy category, without extending stricter criteria beyond express terms. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-74-gst-notices-must-disclose-foundational-facts-supporting-fraud-wilful-misreprese-b173c555eaca472f991bf2c67ac691b9/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:38:04.828Z Section 74 GST notices must disclose foundational facts supporting fraud, wilful misrepresentation, or suppression allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-inquiry-cannot-be-judicially-compelled-absent-material-substantiating-alleged-fa452185434c4d8aa38bd15524a0a8bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:38:02.088Z Departmental inquiry cannot be judicially compelled absent material substantiating alleged bigamy. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-supporting-disciplinary-findings-absent-perve-f8cf005322b644e39edddcd0ce4ce5ed/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:37:09.027Z Judicial review cannot reappreciate evidence supporting disciplinary findings absent perversity or procedural illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/pds-licence-cancellation-requires-an-explicit-proposal-and-meaningful-consideration-of-the-59cf7ee75d01439cb2617f0f8bf60964/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:37:06.024Z PDS licence cancellation requires an explicit proposal and meaningful consideration of the licensee’s response. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-matrimonial-disputes-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-cr-bba1fa22ba974ddcbc7a0e7af2761977/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:37:06.016Z Criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes may be quashed under Section 482 CrPC after genuine settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-juvenile-detention-and-stagnant-trial-progress-justify-bail-despite-serious-char-e0048b7bd42345d4b071aade3d1cfba1/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:30:41.026Z Prolonged juvenile detention and stagnant trial progress justify bail despite serious charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-unauthorized-absence-by-disciplined-force-personnel-justifies-removal-from-servi-bdcb9cb86c0744aabad507a8923ff29c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:28:11.605Z Prolonged unauthorized absence by disciplined-force personnel justifies removal from service as proportionate punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-113-b-presumption-requires-proof-of-proximate-dowry-related-cruelty-soon-before-de-53717109748b4887881d9d2b5ea7ceaf/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:19:28.834Z Section 113-B presumption requires proof of proximate dowry-related cruelty soon before death. https://lawlens.in/stories/religious-trusts-registered-under-prior-law-are-deemed-waqfs-under-section-43-without-a-se-e80b62a54b974f5ea3a75fc7a25515ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:19:23.587Z Religious trusts registered under prior law are deemed waqfs under Section 43, without a Section 40 inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-the-electricity-theft-prosecution-failed-to-prove-guilt-beyond-reas-130863332ba8487282c727abf4f03905/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:19:10.758Z Acquittal upheld where the electricity-theft prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-electricity-theft-prosecution-failed-to-establish-accuseds-connecti-a4a9048016514ff491f28dd534cd5000/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:19:05.039Z Acquittal upheld where electricity-theft prosecution failed to establish accused’s connection and comply with Section 151. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-28-year-legal-battle-delhi-high-court-awards-bank-manager-50-000-for-foiling-armed-r-d4dcfbb31daf4367a9038e212948c5a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:18:03.310Z After 28-year legal battle, Delhi High Court awards bank manager ₹50,000 for foiling armed robbery and adds ₹2 lakh litigation costs https://lawlens.in/stories/railways-cannot-retrospectively-renew-an-expired-way-leave-permission-only-a-fresh-grant-i-de6d9b02bbe14bdd8a27fa6f2d084313/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:17:52.127Z Railways cannot retrospectively renew an expired way-leave permission; only a fresh grant is permissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-delayed-fir-uncertain-age-proof-and-medical-evidence-weakened-the-rape-85d70fd76c6156fdbf68f78d39b3dbb4/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:17:20.658Z Bail granted where delayed FIR, uncertain age proof, and medical evidence weakened the rape allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-dependents-gainful-employment-bars-compassionate-appointment-to-other-dependents-regardl-932ab2b6b2e24a6380ac100b29534b41/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:16:44.706Z A dependent’s gainful employment bars compassionate appointment to other dependents, regardless of separate residence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reasonable-acquittal-based-on-unreliable-prosecutrix-testimony-warrants-no-appellate-int-cd251f27e65258a991e9614bbcb87433/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:16:16.381Z A reasonable acquittal based on unreliable prosecutrix testimony warrants no appellate interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-acquittal-does-not-establish-malicious-prosecution-absent-proof-of-malice-and-lack-of-d7a0b9e7e4d7420b8d4531020bf3e743/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:07:36.544Z Mere acquittal does not establish malicious prosecution absent proof of malice and lack of reasonable cause. https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-retirement-under-fundamental-rule-56-2-requires-no-prior-hearing-and-attracts-l-8bcc6656938e4e6e872b72fdab696848/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:07:18.000Z Compulsory retirement under Fundamental Rule 56(2) requires no prior hearing and attracts limited judicial review. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-37-courts-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-or-disturb-concurrent-findings-absent-paten-f2fa9e40cfdc41cfa14cdd32b675e3f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:07:11.226Z Section 37 courts cannot reappreciate evidence or disturb concurrent findings absent patent illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-in-conflict-with-law-cannot-be-denied-bail-absent-section-12-statutory-exceptions-7ac25785861d432aa67caa1fafde9457/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:07:00.737Z A child in conflict with law cannot be denied bail absent Section 12 statutory exceptions. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-cannot-be-denied-solely-on-criminal-antecedents-absent-statutory-grounds-und-ae809204e1a94d0fa7337d19e6580e78/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:06:54.505Z Juvenile bail cannot be denied solely on criminal antecedents absent statutory grounds under Section 12. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-in-conflict-with-law-cannot-be-denied-bail-absent-statutory-grounds-under-section-13b225495ac540ef9ee49538387bde3a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:06:54.232Z A child in conflict with law cannot be denied bail absent statutory grounds under Section 12. https://lawlens.in/stories/unchallenged-candidature-cancellation-and-absence-of-vacancy-preclude-belated-relief-despi-91358cc77f804687ad8b3aecf1239ed9/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:06:50.594Z Unchallenged candidature cancellation and absence of vacancy preclude belated relief despite subsequent NOC issuance. https://lawlens.in/stories/partners-dissolving-an-at-will-firm-are-entitled-to-the-current-value-of-its-assets-not-th-3ccbe314d4694d84822ca79adcb6738a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T12:03:02.435Z Partners dissolving an at-will firm are entitled to the current value of its assets, not their value on the dissolution date: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-signatures-do-not-bar-section-11-reference-absent-manifest-non-arbitrability-of-t-588b8e7294b44cbf93bb19e0d19f5424/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:57:50.942Z Disputed signatures do not bar Section 11 reference absent manifest non-arbitrability of the arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-3-year-delay-in-kiad-acquisition-invalidates-proceedings-for-contesting-landow-c25b94512b954d468cfc535c1a7f2702/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:56:56.692Z Unexplained 3-year delay in KIAD acquisition invalidates proceedings for contesting landowners, but settled acquisitions upheld: Karnataka HC https://lawlens.in/stories/state-cadre-polytechnic-lecturers-cannot-be-transferred-absent-a-permissible-statutory-con-75dbccb0524e4ab0a2e01cc469bf2e5a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:47:08.934Z State-cadre Polytechnic lecturers cannot be transferred absent a permissible statutory contingency or demonstrated administrative exigency. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-challenge-to-a-closed-recognition-portal-denied-where-reopening-would-disrupt-comp-eff76b012c26440e909ab68a0400f5a1/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:47:06.801Z Delayed challenge to a closed recognition portal denied where reopening would disrupt completed bed allocation. https://lawlens.in/stories/nclat-personal-guarantor-insolvency-proceedings-must-be-heard-by-the-same-nclt-bench-handl-8338b7fdc68a4ed6afc04091cb78eca0/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:42:50.658Z NCLAT: Personal guarantor insolvency proceedings must be heard by the same NCLT bench handling the corporate debtor’s CIRP; Delhi proceedings quashed https://lawlens.in/stories/applicants-retirement-rendered-the-challenge-to-the-director-selection-process-infructuous-84b5fa0988a34d769043e1361f3fb1cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:42:27.378Z Applicants’ retirement rendered the challenge to the Director-selection process infructuous. https://lawlens.in/stories/recruiting-authority-must-decide-the-candidates-representation-by-a-speaking-reasoned-orde-d4be34636bf94b119e8bbcd9f77157c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:42:26.760Z Recruiting authority must decide the candidate’s representation by a speaking, reasoned order, leaving merits open. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-jurisdiction-cannot-grant-fresh-relief-beyond-explicit-directions-absent-willful-1517e674d79642a0877f556bc8776e80/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:42:26.260Z Contempt jurisdiction cannot grant fresh relief beyond explicit directions absent willful disobedience. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-directed-to-decide-the-premature-retirement-representation-by-a-reason-4e289f7f9d4e4327a80fa0f8c88da888/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:42:24.772Z Competent authority directed to decide the premature-retirement representation by a reasoned order within three months. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-pending-pwbd-seniority-and-promotion-claims-before-finalising-th-91d322de981b4d46ae382c7eb76ff831/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:42:20.669Z Authorities must consider pending PwBD seniority and promotion claims before finalising the promotional exercise. https://lawlens.in/stories/continued-suspension-must-be-reviewed-under-applicable-rules-through-a-reasoned-speaking-o-ccd69117075047de9131440c8eaceee3/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:42:18.764Z Continued suspension must be reviewed under applicable rules through a reasoned, speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-promotion-claims-under-applicable-rules-and-issue-a-reasoned-ord-a9bdd1f1faa34f4ea46334646a8e57bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:42:12.935Z Authorities must consider promotion claims under applicable rules and issue a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-promotion-related-claims-by-a-reasoned-order-within-eight-40ae5304c9c54ffcac71475123fd7106/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:42:10.478Z Competent authority must decide promotion-related claims by a reasoned order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-directed-consideration-of-fresh-representations-by-a-reasoned-order-without-adjud-92363329ab404524bff0b986aa8078c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:42:06.641Z Tribunal directed consideration of fresh representations by a reasoned order without adjudicating the merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/pension-and-retiral-benefit-claims-must-be-decided-by-a-reasoned-order-within-six-weeks-4f6426a67f1b4107b4924f5eb1cbd347/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:41:07.482Z Pension and retiral-benefit claims must be decided by a reasoned order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-14-ii-dismissal-is-unsustainable-without-cogent-reasons-demonstrating-that-department-2b68209d9c314515b6316f5f504c846b/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:41:02.154Z Rule 14(ii) dismissal is unsustainable without cogent reasons demonstrating that departmental inquiry was impracticable. https://lawlens.in/stories/temporary-ppo-employees-in-nepal-are-entitled-to-pension-under-the-ccs-temporary-service-r-70676cab621b4c029d12989bea96d445/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:40:59.399Z Temporary PPO employees in Nepal are entitled to pension under the CCS Temporary Service Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/reimbursement-for-non-empanelled-private-hospital-treatment-requires-proof-of-a-genuine-me-c8f0ae2944b14652b66be00abee9ecc9/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:40:56.987Z Reimbursement for non-empanelled private hospital treatment requires proof of a genuine medical emergency. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-representations-do-not-extend-limitation-stale-promotion-claims-are-barred-by-del-d912cf8c83bd4ef7a16e4b07e68cf965/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:40:56.013Z Repeated representations do not extend limitation; stale promotion claims are barred by delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-appointed-before-sro-400s-implementation-are-entitled-to-the-old-pension-scheme-78d4b259df5c433c9f29f6f74f72efe4/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:40:54.168Z Employees appointed before SRO-400’s implementation are entitled to the Old Pension Scheme and consequential benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-disciplinary-charges-denying-an-effective-defence-vitiate-the-inquiry-and-consequent-ea7cb15d13c14f16870ebb5addf27337/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:40:53.950Z Vague disciplinary charges denying an effective defence vitiate the inquiry and consequential punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-compassionate-appointment-claims-under-sro-43-by-a-reasoned-order-b2bf55a000514d0f95b27914941a34cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:40:51.333Z Authorities must decide compassionate appointment claims under SRO-43 by a reasoned order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-to-seek-enhanced-relief-or-reappraise-merits-21da9163a3df4b4fa7f056522175a5ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:40:48.902Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used to seek enhanced relief or reappraise merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-import-exemption-violations-attract-duty-under-section-125-2-outside-section-28-limit-7f5d5b9272dd442ba0fc6152b4c49e06/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:39:42.147Z Post-import exemption violations attract duty under Section 125(2), outside Section 28 limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-amortized-value-of-tools-and-dies-must-be-included-in-the-final-products-assessab-667b293a966245b6b81bbb94b2b0e698/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:39:35.585Z Only the amortized value of tools and dies must be included in the final products’ assessable value under Rule 6. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-is-unsafe-where-an-uncorroborated-child-witnesss-delayed-testimony-contains-mat-3e0e98b5f0045bfab6189ff316821359/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:38:44.911Z Conviction is unsafe where an uncorroborated child witness’s delayed testimony contains material inconsistencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-adjudication-orders-passed-without-mandatory-personal-hearing-where-adverse-decisions-2232e9cb21fc452c8b946dcd42aecee7/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:37:19.514Z GST adjudication orders passed without mandatory personal hearing where adverse decisions are contemplated are unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-assistant-registrars-certificate-confirming-100-scheduled-caste-fishermen-sufficiently-bb15be017e39497c997804d8b16e29fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:36:50.045Z An Assistant Registrar’s certificate confirming 100% Scheduled Caste fishermen sufficiently complies with tender requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-statutory-appellate-pre-deposit-is-refundable-with-9-interest-once-the-underlying-assess-c190b31cf38b4d2ab5b3c3cf084437a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:36:49.312Z A statutory appellate pre-deposit is refundable with 9% interest once the underlying assessment is set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/sebis-release-of-buyback-escrow-does-not-bar-separate-fraud-proceedings-supreme-court-rule-2098744f223248e9969498594b11bf2f/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:18:57.239Z SEBI’s release of buyback escrow does not bar separate fraud proceedings, Supreme Court rules in Vedanta case; matter remanded to SAT https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prior-conscious-decision-on-contractual-status-renders-reconsideration-under-uma-devi-an-ae3152d64a6e4919bc1af4facfad879d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:17:00.760Z A prior conscious decision on contractual status renders reconsideration under Uma Devi an empty formality. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-319-crpc-permits-summoning-a-column-two-accused-based-on-strong-trial-evidence-735eab9865c641a398f207bfdcd34bf6/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:14:22.402Z Section 319 CrPC permits summoning a column-two accused based on strong trial evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenges-to-national-highways-compensation-awards-should-ordinarily-be-pursued-before-th-86aaea6ab08c4d3f8f9be283ef712c24/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:07:52.955Z Challenges to National Highways compensation awards should ordinarily be pursued before the Section 3G(5) arbitrator. https://lawlens.in/stories/auctioning-allotted-shops-without-prior-notice-and-hearing-violates-natural-justice-and-is-9290b5419b7e4ff2b68188c146892e34/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T11:07:50.680Z Auctioning allotted shops without prior notice and hearing violates natural justice and is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-notice-under-section-143-2-issued-before-filing-the-reassessment-return-is-invalid-and-i-cf6f5e6829d84aa086dfc21c899ec0ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:59:23.177Z A notice under Section 143(2) issued before filing the reassessment return is invalid and incurable. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-dismiss-land-acquisition-appeals-below-5-lakh-for-smallness-under-state-litigat-b3abc1b77c60460f81e906c616876738/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:59:20.449Z Courts may dismiss land acquisition appeals below ₹5 lakh for smallness under State litigation policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-recruitment-challenge-becomes-infructuous-once-the-disputed-selection-process-has-conclu-bd7ecfcb56634cbc89627901348609b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:56:40.825Z A recruitment challenge becomes infructuous once the disputed selection process has concluded. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-delay-in-candidate-verification-cannot-defeat-consideration-against-vacanci-2d6a43c460ba46e09dac8f0201cda532/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:55:38.434Z Administrative delay in candidate verification cannot defeat consideration against vacancies arising after a selection panel’s expiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-in-commercial-appeals-cannot-be-condoned-merely-for-governmental-approva-c7e59e7d90d7452098f657ee348c8011/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:55:06.076Z Unexplained delay in commercial appeals cannot be condoned merely for governmental approval formalities. https://lawlens.in/stories/documented-salary-and-coaching-income-may-be-aggregated-to-determine-a-deceased-claimants-67ceeef804bd4cbfa0b7815f6d525cd4/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:54:02.034Z Documented salary and coaching income may be aggregated to determine a deceased claimant’s benchmark income. https://lawlens.in/stories/upon-acquittal-the-complainant-must-repay-amounts-released-under-section-148-with-statutor-aa79ed3f59f44acc99533162806e88d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:53:59.504Z Upon acquittal, the complainant must repay amounts released under Section 148 with statutory interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/double-taxation-of-the-same-income-constitutes-genuine-hardship-warranting-relief-under-se-83a660d2f75d4bc59eccdeaa070fd64c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:53:56.878Z Double taxation of the same income constitutes genuine hardship warranting relief under Section 119(2)(b). https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-child-sexual-assault-cannot-stand-where-material-inconsistencies-and-medica-8bcd310da2cc4b79ab42679f798662d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:53:53.818Z Conviction for child sexual assault cannot stand where material inconsistencies and medical evidence create reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/macts-must-exercise-case-specific-discretion-and-cannot-mechanically-deny-premature-releas-b7582561eb4f4fdcaa82f9d4eadc8415/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:51:58.253Z MACTs must exercise case-specific discretion and cannot mechanically deny premature release of compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-involving-compensation-below-5-lakh-dismissed-for-smallness-without-adjudicating-me-bb49f75e08af40f1a73d872a4341abf5/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:50:37.406Z Appeal involving compensation below ₹5 lakh dismissed for smallness, without adjudicating merits or legal issues. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-production-of-a-victims-driving-licence-cannot-establish-contributory-negligence-absen-984c06352c5d495eb96233e57183b4af/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:48:40.287Z Non-production of a victim’s driving licence cannot establish contributory negligence absent a causal nexus. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-cancelled-for-breaching-a-self-undertaken-repayment-condition-sec-c29b4df6a2584a929340ddd85b484751/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:47:34.435Z Anticipatory bail may be cancelled for breaching a self-undertaken repayment condition securing liberty. https://lawlens.in/stories/doctrine-of-merger-bars-high-court-contempt-jurisdiction-after-supreme-court-disposes-of-t-76c77db8ba0243b19552ed38901ebf93/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:47:34.263Z Doctrine of merger bars High Court contempt jurisdiction after Supreme Court disposes of the underlying challenge. https://lawlens.in/stories/juveniles-tried-as-adults-still-entitled-to-bail-under-jj-act-unless-statutory-exceptions-8e0afda4e2c64c23a4f4f66e085733be/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:47:26.538Z Juveniles tried as adults still entitled to bail under JJ Act unless statutory exceptions are shown, Patna HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/exhibiting-private-parts-and-attempting-to-undress-a-child-constitutes-sexual-assault-unde-4a0cf01e1bfa49e896fc03321570e95c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:47:14.266Z Exhibiting private parts and attempting to undress a child constitutes sexual assault under POCSO. https://lawlens.in/stories/kerala-high-court-upholds-25-year-pocso-sentences-for-four-accused-in-repeated-sexual-assa-f7db3a74c29a4820b047efc05d863311/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:47:08.417Z Kerala High Court upholds 25-year POCSO sentences for four accused in repeated sexual assaults on minor girl https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-termination-for-a-bona-fide-date-of-birth-discrepancy-is-impermissible-absent-prov-bf885f6a97574feda6973ec6da8051d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:47:02.742Z Belated termination for a bona fide date-of-birth discrepancy is impermissible absent proven fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-involving-land-acquisition-compensation-below-5-lakh-may-be-dismissed-for-smallnes-a93f3f3ed3204e16baf8266d5d3f1410/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:38:31.381Z Appeals involving land acquisition compensation below ₹5 lakh may be dismissed for smallness without adjudicating merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-unauthorised-occupation-does-not-confer-a-right-to-resist-lawful-eviction-under-d8056cbef575491a9050e2c6151aa6c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:38:03.180Z Prolonged unauthorised occupation does not confer a right to resist lawful eviction under Section 248. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-scheduled-castes-commission-cannot-adjudicate-criminal-charges-or-declare-offences-prove-023f3e9f5d4641fd98196d30b2a458fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:38:02.927Z A Scheduled Castes Commission cannot adjudicate criminal charges or declare offences proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-of-a-temporary-government-servant-under-rule-5-1-requires-only-proper-one-mont-0805aa8f269f48178be73c2a44537ebe/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:38:00.053Z Termination of a temporary government servant under Rule 5(1) requires only proper one-month notice, not a disciplinary inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/sc-st-act-charges-cannot-succeed-without-proof-that-the-complainant-belongs-to-a-scheduled-2a767c98f2a14a79a4af5acc1158762e/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:37:14.699Z SC/ST Act charges cannot succeed without proof that the complainant belongs to a Scheduled Caste. https://lawlens.in/stories/bureaucratic-red-tapism-without-demonstrated-diligence-does-not-constitute-sufficient-caus-b6d050bf251549a2b66b5793d41c6582/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:36:51.856Z Bureaucratic red-tapism without demonstrated diligence does not constitute sufficient cause for condoning State delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/bureaucratic-delay-without-demonstrated-diligence-does-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-0fb9472d7b49449fa17ca743be8c68b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:36:43.100Z Bureaucratic delay without demonstrated diligence does not constitute sufficient cause for condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/registrar-directed-to-decide-representation-within-30-days-without-adjudicating-its-merits-acfcae4ac8354a8f8dc849a74299ee66/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:28:02.169Z Registrar directed to decide representation within 30 days without adjudicating its merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/unenforceable-arbitral-award-does-not-trigger-section-43-4-limitation-benefit-but-bona-fid-1ba109bf0b22495aa3f304df45ccdfc8/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:27:38.104Z Unenforceable arbitral award does not trigger Section 43(4) limitation benefit, but bona fide proceedings may qualify under Section 14: Kerala High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/pleadings-implying-membership-establish-prima-facie-locus-injunction-applications-must-be-b91a11f12053473489c337e4f5c3277c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:27:31.005Z Pleadings implying membership establish prima facie locus; injunction applications must be decided on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-genuine-pre-existing-dispute-requiring-detailed-adjudication-mandates-rejection-of-a-sec-98e604e8001a4b78965039c724ca402d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:27:13.609Z A genuine pre-existing dispute requiring detailed adjudication mandates rejection of a Section 9 application. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-equivalence-certification-cannot-retrospectively-upgrade-an-accepted-compassion-705a4196b5884735ad1084601ac10491/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:26:58.425Z Subsequent equivalence certification cannot retrospectively upgrade an accepted compassionate appointment or unsettle settled seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-mutation-notice-does-not-revive-a-stale-challenge-to-lease-cancellation-absent-a-subsist-d3b33fc789794f96b0464b1ce9cf68cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:26:48.138Z A mutation notice does not revive a stale challenge to lease cancellation absent a subsisting lease. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-directed-consideration-of-fresh-representations-by-a-reasoned-order-without-adjud-2f8df80929ea44bd94fc641576eef9ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:26:27.994Z Tribunal directed consideration of fresh representations by a reasoned order without adjudicating the merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-reflect-vocational-impact-not-merely-the-certified-percentage-o-cbd53b43787546c4bf6d7b360badb4f5/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:21:19.267Z Functional disability must reflect vocational impact, not merely the certified percentage of physical impairment. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-in-abetment-to-suicide-cases-stands-where-instigation-is-unsupported-by-credible-9675bf5aa34d459f8f9f3f7d65157014/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:18:34.733Z Acquittal in abetment-to-suicide cases stands where instigation is unsupported by credible evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-in-abetment-of-suicide-case-upheld-absent-credible-evidence-of-instigation-or-in-b9b38b936629405fb045314ade3811c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:18:31.232Z Acquittal in abetment-of-suicide case upheld absent credible evidence of instigation or intentional aid. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-involving-compensation-below-5-lakh-may-be-dismissed-without-adjudicating-their-me-cdb8aeda3aba4bf18ba15a32aca8921f/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:18:24.655Z Appeals involving compensation below ₹5 lakh may be dismissed without adjudicating their merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/fatal-accident-compensation-must-reflect-minimum-wage-income-future-prospects-and-separate-88eac49a341146b9ac3201c64580f318/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:08:15.382Z Fatal accident compensation must reflect minimum-wage income, future prospects, and separate consortium for each claimant. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-scrutiny-under-section-61-is-not-mandatory-before-issuing-a-section-74a-notice-based-o-e496fb90f9af59f1bf303d4af535e298/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T10:07:31.869Z GST scrutiny under Section 61 is not mandatory before issuing a Section 74A notice based on independent verification of bogus suppliers: Allahabad High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/iiser-applicants-who-missed-the-obc-ncl-certificate-deadline-cannot-claim-reserved-categor-5b84e489908b498ea7e24330af4d7e25/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:48:05.435Z IISER applicants who missed the OBC-NCL certificate deadline cannot claim reserved-category admission, Kerala High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/employer-cannot-withdraw-promotion-when-its-directions-cause-shortfall-in-mandatory-rural-6679d09713b54a0bae89756489a465aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:43:58.760Z Employer cannot withdraw promotion when its directions cause shortfall in mandatory rural-service eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-acquisition-appeals-involving-compensation-below-5-lakh-may-be-dismissed-for-smallnes-886b248c6e3241a4b094207af8071f5c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:38:23.552Z Land acquisition appeals involving compensation below ₹5 lakh may be dismissed for smallness without adjudicating merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-challenges-to-confirmed-auction-sales-fail-absent-timely-objections-and-specific-p-270d0361b66a435ab4e5a06d7c2d9b7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:37:13.124Z Belated challenges to confirmed auction sales fail absent timely objections and specific proof of fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-was-made-absolute-where-no-new-material-or-misuse-of-liberty-emerged-22c1d489b5bd5dc2a950e8cba924e775/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:30:03.234Z Anticipatory bail was made absolute where no new material or misuse of liberty emerged. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-involving-compensation-below-5-lakh-dismissed-without-adjudicating-merits-pursuant-7907321de00e4beb9c5108214981c514/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:28:42.906Z Appeal involving compensation below ₹5 lakh dismissed without adjudicating merits, pursuant to State litigation policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-18s-anticipatory-bail-bar-does-not-apply-absent-a-prima-facie-sc-st-act-offence-cecd0f2ded4847eab0f446ef73f3bcf4/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:26:57.451Z Section 18’s anticipatory-bail bar does not apply absent a prima facie SC/ST Act offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-involving-compensation-below-5-lakh-may-be-dismissed-for-smallness-without-adjudic-267d41e7fa6a4e049e3950d28882e14a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:19:11.703Z Appeals involving compensation below ₹5 lakh may be dismissed for smallness without adjudicating merits or creating precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/successive-representations-cannot-reopen-concluded-claims-constructive-res-judicata-bars-r-9e1be16dc8ce4980a30638e3f42be88f/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:13:28.661Z Successive representations cannot reopen concluded claims; constructive res judicata bars repetitive litigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-findings-supported-by-some-evidence-are-not-subject-to-appellate-reappraisal-14e4581044ad4887a288bdc9d17d86b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:13:28.537Z Disciplinary findings supported by some evidence are not subject to appellate reappraisal in judicial review. https://lawlens.in/stories/dispensing-with-departmental-inquiry-under-article-311-2-b-requires-objective-contemporane-db5a93e51b1546d785f757a0f5d2f0c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:13:01.951Z Dispensing with departmental inquiry under Article 311(2)(b) requires objective, contemporaneous material establishing impracticability. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-service-does-not-confer-automatic-regularization-eligibility-must-be-considered-under-4e5fcea37feb427ab8fef6d34e3b4007/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:12:58.321Z Long service does not confer automatic regularization; eligibility must be considered under applicable policy against sanctioned posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-ppp-redevelopment-cannot-invalidate-completed-acquisition-where-land-was-used-f-2ec3f3af758446b79da97bc15cdd5e18/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T09:10:12.934Z Subsequent PPP redevelopment cannot invalidate completed acquisition where land was used for its original public purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-is-not-automatic-for-illegal-retrenchment-compensation-may-be-awarded-where-cf99c152f4d143a285f8c419371b92f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:57:41.015Z Reinstatement is not automatic for illegal retrenchment; compensation may be awarded where prolonged delay makes reinstatement impracticable. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-publicly-used-plan-marked-pathway-cannot-be-shifted-merely-to-suit-the-landowners-conven-4c8303498abd4f62b16d6aadfd721786/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:57:00.126Z A publicly used plan-marked pathway cannot be shifted merely to suit the landowner’s convenience. https://lawlens.in/stories/nearly-three-decades-on-delhi-high-court-sets-aside-dowry-death-convictions-after-trial-re-90718bbf9c9b4a4283edd7ca23a74ad1/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:41:04.245Z Nearly three decades on, Delhi High Court sets aside dowry-death convictions after trial record cannot be reconstructed https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-exoneration-alone-cannot-halt-criminal-trial-in-17-86-crore-gold-smuggling-ca-2b569ba4b9f0433d8d1e70feabb74ce2/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:37:36.733Z Departmental exoneration alone cannot halt criminal trial in ₹17.86-crore gold-smuggling case, Kerala High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/district-administration-must-execute-section-14-sarfaesi-possession-orders-within-one-mont-34813c6b6eed4fefae94b18ba8b2e929/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:37:16.531Z District Administration Must Execute Section 14 SARFAESI Possession Orders Within One Month, Subject to Legal Impediments. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-msme-subsidy-applications-must-be-considered-under-the-policy-including-its-septem-dcdcc9880c5c45389f0aa6591bf8c2a5/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:37:03.532Z Pending MSME subsidy applications must be considered under the policy, including its September 2023 amendments. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-to-accused-doctor-considering-prolonged-custody-and-the-trials-likely-1fb743d4fb224645b17b521dc4f4202f/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:27:28.916Z Regular bail granted to accused doctor considering prolonged custody and the trial’s likely delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/overpaid-salary-may-be-adjusted-against-dcrg-when-assessed-before-retirement-11f437cc99be422cb8953a2486cad57d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:19:15.296Z Overpaid salary may be adjusted against DCRG when assessed before retirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/habeas-corpus-cannot-challenge-detention-pursuant-to-unchallenged-judicial-remand-orders-fbb2ada699ee433eb81db4c53dcd6d0d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:18:57.009Z Habeas corpus cannot challenge detention pursuant to unchallenged judicial remand orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-cannot-stand-where-departmental-charges-rest-on-unproved-documents-and-unexamine-e4776151f3cc438f99af49d3c0fbbebe/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:17:13.337Z Dismissal cannot stand where departmental charges rest on unproved documents and unexamined witnesses. https://lawlens.in/stories/sessions-cases-cannot-be-transferred-between-courts-after-charge-framing-patna-high-court-176e4097e8934da5bc034b3a692bc055/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:17:08.272Z Sessions cases cannot be transferred between courts after charge-framing, Patna High Court says https://lawlens.in/stories/custody-must-follow-child-welfare-including-settled-surroundings-and-intelligent-preferenc-55ed51a2185b4ef09371a8390ff92df0/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:17:08.270Z Custody must follow child welfare, including settled surroundings and intelligent preference, over parental entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/admission-before-18-november-2021-insufficient-for-fmgl-exemption-unless-foreign-medical-c-ef263e71e9074029b1021680bc0c018a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:17:08.220Z Admission before 18 November 2021 insufficient for FMGL exemption unless foreign medical course had actually commenced, Patna High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/suppression-of-pending-criminal-cases-in-an-attestation-form-warrants-termination-despite-ca0a591423744e71bf6dd4685af67ac3/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:17:08.160Z Suppression of pending criminal cases in an attestation form warrants termination despite subsequent acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-intra-court-appeal-cannot-bypass-liberty-to-file-a-fresh-properly-documented-writ-petit-8b6854ca2c074e53bd8e8baf01391774/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:17:02.371Z An intra-court appeal cannot bypass liberty to file a fresh, properly documented writ petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-negligence-without-dishonest-misappropriation-does-not-constitute-criminal-dcc5f22782e84bff9697a0e4b080860c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:16:59.477Z Administrative negligence without dishonest misappropriation does not constitute criminal breach of trust under Section 409 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-original-selection-cannot-be-replaced-merely-because-it-produced-a-solitary-candid-5e859d7fae9a4503a570a623c9a0b261/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:16:59.384Z A valid original selection cannot be replaced merely because it produced a solitary candidate. https://lawlens.in/stories/pendency-of-a-civil-suit-does-not-bar-bnss-proceedings-absent-interim-protection-or-posses-e569a7fa814b4c7c9969c64e1f2ff9ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:16:45.638Z Pendency of a civil suit does not bar BNSS proceedings absent interim protection or possession adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/teachers-serving-over-ten-years-against-advertised-sanctioned-posts-must-be-prospectively-dc6675d76851415c904aaa4e24711efd/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:10:08.687Z Teachers serving over ten years against advertised sanctioned posts must be prospectively regularized, subject to satisfactory conduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/habeas-corpus-cannot-indirectly-adjudicate-disputed-facts-pending-determination-in-a-crimi-0086eab5bd0a46879eaa0dffcb7dc385/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:09:59.858Z Habeas corpus cannot indirectly adjudicate disputed facts pending determination in a criminal trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/conditional-leave-to-defend-under-order-37-may-require-security-where-the-defence-is-bald-c944491e0b9b44ec93bd17c372ab358f/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:09:43.281Z Conditional leave to defend under Order 37 may require security where the defence is bald and unsupported. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-and-absence-of-contrary-evidence-establish-an-untoward-passen-dde11c4490d74184b967ff01502edd9e/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:09:41.933Z Recovery of a railway ticket and absence of contrary evidence establish an untoward passenger death. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-post-selection-equivalence-certificate-cannot-retrospectively-cure-eligibility-defects-o-ebda4d1581304766a0c1f41a04bcdba6/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:07:58.114Z A post-selection equivalence certificate cannot retrospectively cure eligibility defects or reopen the recruitment process. https://lawlens.in/stories/settlement-related-withdrawal-of-cirp-must-be-pursued-before-the-adjudicating-authority-un-84c62912ecbc4e6dbde9e5c40f0fb557/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T08:00:41.113Z Settlement-related withdrawal of CIRP must be pursued before the Adjudicating Authority under Section 12A. https://lawlens.in/stories/limitation-for-refund-of-security-begins-upon-contract-completion-subsequent-forfeiture-no-e887ffb545bc4cf788edc5ef2cdc0e92/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:47:32.915Z Limitation for refund of security begins upon contract completion; subsequent forfeiture notice does not extend it. https://lawlens.in/stories/documentary-records-and-unchallenged-testimony-sufficiently-proved-the-victims-minority-fo-d6ac9b2087384e2bab87b80c2ffd0b2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:47:15.430Z Documentary records and unchallenged testimony sufficiently proved the victim’s minority for conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/promissory-estoppel-extends-sez-stamp-duty-and-registration-fee-exemptions-to-pre-ordinanc-48a002a33aa14ad69845c3d70fcafdf5/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:29:01.148Z Promissory estoppel extends SEZ stamp-duty and registration-fee exemptions to pre-Ordinance leases. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-under-the-sc-st-act-requires-proof-of-an-offence-quashing-negates-entitlement-daed1ea15eb245e1b3caaaff5c378f4c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:18:20.721Z Compensation under the SC/ST Act requires proof of an offence; quashing negates entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-order-set-aside-where-authorities-failed-to-consider-the-employees-specific-de-eeaadb445f0b4338b173694292040810/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:18:16.606Z Termination order set aside where authorities failed to consider the employee’s specific defence and assigned role. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-high-court-grants-probation-to-13-convicts-in-shocking-1999-witch-branding-case-e00abcfaa62b4db99e836c2be69f0823/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:11:00.718Z Jharkhand High Court grants probation to 13 convicts in shocking 1999 witch-branding case after upholding convictions https://lawlens.in/stories/dacoity-conviction-upheld-but-sentence-reduced-to-period-already-undergone-after-prolonged-d35c6381f570421f9d562f9daa78f8fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:10:57.277Z Dacoity conviction upheld, but sentence reduced to period already undergone after prolonged trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/collector-must-decide-the-reinstatement-representation-after-caste-scrutiny-confirms-the-e-b17112b971254605b275ff922efb7f6b/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:08:57.790Z Collector must decide the reinstatement representation after caste scrutiny confirms the employee’s tribal status. https://lawlens.in/stories/suspension-grievance-must-be-decided-by-the-competent-authority-through-a-reasoned-order-a-9547241aa24546faaedcd84278068981/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:08:57.275Z Suspension grievance must be decided by the competent authority through a reasoned order after comprehensive representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-refused-in-order-ix-rule-13-proceedings-cannot-be-reopened-in-a-subsequent-appeal-57a80ed94ea648cb94fa7a131857ec96/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:07:49.421Z Delay refused in Order IX Rule 13 proceedings cannot be reopened in a subsequent appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-snapping-the-live-link-vitiates-preventive-detention-orders-87bbd4784c6e42e987c6c5dd58e0eb61/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:06:49.492Z Unexplained delay snapping the live link vitiates preventive detention orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-correction-of-date-of-birth-at-services-fag-end-is-impermissible-absent-exceptiona-70c8c646f6ff44c1aef3cc0c8ff33d85/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T07:06:46.767Z Belated correction of date of birth at service’s fag end is impermissible absent exceptional justification. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-upheld-where-show-cause-notice-enquiry-and-opportunity-to-explain-satisfied-na-581041272a07491796da596f45385d01/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:56:56.721Z Termination upheld where show-cause notice, enquiry, and opportunity to explain satisfied natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-may-proceed-with-public-road-construction-within-the-designated-survey-land-no-3e54379497a740418e056e80cfaf45a6/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:56:46.657Z Authorities may proceed with public road construction within the designated survey land, notwithstanding private obstruction. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-petition-closed-upon-demonstrated-compliance-measures-with-liberty-to-reapproach-167e797038234f34bb63752485746487/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:56:45.149Z Contempt petition closed upon demonstrated compliance measures, with liberty to reapproach for inordinate delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-authorities-cannot-accept-bids-quoting-wages-below-the-prescribed-minimum-wage-5f430505b3734dc0aa91dc8961528fc9/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:56:44.796Z Tender authorities cannot accept bids quoting wages below the prescribed minimum wage. https://lawlens.in/stories/past-service-in-a-previous-region-counts-toward-promotion-eligibility-despite-inter-region-b2d1748dceb24f0f87ef323b28edc199/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:46:07.184Z Past service in a previous region counts toward promotion eligibility despite inter-region transfer. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-findings-based-on-unproved-documents-and-preliminary-inquiry-statements-canno-bf30f0b916f44839843d4fb2c25d0e73/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:46:06.743Z Disciplinary findings based on unproved documents and preliminary-inquiry statements cannot sustain punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/daily-wage-workers-cannot-be-replaced-through-outsourcing-their-direct-engagement-must-con-e3d87f56450e4bac89268ca11655362d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:45:59.814Z Daily-wage workers cannot be replaced through outsourcing; their direct engagement must continue subject to Supreme Court outcome. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-is-unavailable-where-delayed-claims-and-financial-assessment-neg-dc462364ac214c7383489b8def534c2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:45:56.550Z Compassionate appointment is unavailable where delayed claims and financial assessment negate immediate indigence. https://lawlens.in/stories/dependent-mother-has-priority-over-father-for-family-pension-of-a-deceased-unmarried-railw-d635476941814a02bcf191ab75536d97/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:45:54.703Z Dependent mother has priority over father for family pension of a deceased unmarried railway employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-cannot-claim-retrospective-promotion-or-notional-benefits-after-retirement-wit-cdef6a8998f14db8b8225e4c638e8a3b/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:45:54.236Z An employee cannot claim retrospective promotion or notional benefits after retirement without assuming promotional duties. https://lawlens.in/stories/pensioners-residing-in-non-cghs-areas-cannot-claim-reimbursement-under-cs-ma-rules-without-a2590472cfbe41609323407593d45f4d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:45:52.398Z Pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas cannot claim reimbursement under CS (MA) Rules without CGHS coverage. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-tribunal-quashes-16-year-suspension-of-forest-employee-without-charge-sheet-or-departm-2103c78fa33f40fb91f321e93b9a0474/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:45:51.071Z J&K Tribunal quashes 16-year suspension of forest employee without charge sheet or departmental inquiry, orders reinstatement https://lawlens.in/stories/screening-committees-may-adopt-additional-shortlisting-criteria-without-altering-advertise-e86c9e60608746c5a8ca6f82d4d9f2ed/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:45:50.873Z Screening committees may adopt additional shortlisting criteria without altering advertised essential qualifications. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-authorised-courier-cannot-be-penalised-for-concealed-prohibited-goods-absent-knowledge-444b542b0fbc406394bb81a4ab78ec22/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:45:48.904Z An authorised courier cannot be penalised for concealed prohibited goods absent knowledge or participation. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-relief-to-unseal-premises-was-denied-absent-proof-that-the-licensee-had-surrendered-p-a3a3936b00014f0ea7ffd34760e2289f/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:37:38.691Z Writ relief to unseal premises was denied absent proof that the licensee had surrendered possession. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-challenge-signature-testimony-justifies-rejecting-a-request-for-handwriting-exp-ab6f1383735b428b8914777b163e2c7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:31:53.776Z Failure to challenge signature testimony justifies rejecting a request for handwriting-expert examination. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-robbery-and-receiving-stolen-property-upheld-sentence-reduced-to-imprisonme-64c31adc2e1b4fbf8c6b76d9bde0465d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:31:41.125Z Conviction for robbery and receiving stolen property upheld; sentence reduced to imprisonment already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-26-1-arms-act-conviction-requires-proof-of-secret-contravention-absent-such-eviden-0fd2b26759494334bf56cb3ac44b408a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:31:20.113Z Section 26(1) Arms Act conviction requires proof of secret contravention; absent such evidence, conviction fails. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-a-pocso-case-after-the-victim-failed-to-support-prosecution-and-tr-0f50e54806114eb084098bf4102d10a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:29:49.757Z Regular bail granted in a POCSO case after the victim failed to support prosecution and trial faced delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-victim-did-not-support-prosecution-and-trial-was-likely-to-0f70a63978974cceb882c52f213f150a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:29:44.720Z Regular bail granted where the victim did not support prosecution and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-considering-the-accuseds-tender-age-and-likely-delay-in-trial-despite-8a9f7641f9534a60b8732cd646447caa/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:29:44.658Z Regular bail granted considering the accused’s tender age and likely delay in trial despite POCSO charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-pocso-case-where-victim-made-no-sexual-assault-allegation-and-did-33863bd2984a4b2db047a4978b4f4fc5/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:29:43.067Z Regular bail granted in POCSO case where victim made no sexual-assault allegation and did not oppose release. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-court-may-briefly-defer-coercive-possession-to-enable-borrowers-to-obtain-relief-from-32e33960711b4f768f904cbb7eb67e7a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:29:42.983Z Writ court may briefly defer coercive possession to enable borrowers to obtain relief from the DRT. https://lawlens.in/stories/teacher-rationalization-guidelines-do-not-override-administrative-transfer-powers-absent-s-d99294e3f5b744f4aa081ef0a0a4529b/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:29:42.562Z Teacher rationalization guidelines do not override administrative transfer powers absent statutory violations or mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-petition-withdrawn-after-trial-commenced-with-liberty-to-raise-legally-permissibl-be948b0e01034f79aedfd02c75cb435d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:29:39.297Z Quashing petition withdrawn after trial commenced, with liberty to raise legally permissible contentions before the trial court. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-based-on-correctly-assessed-minimum-wage-income-and-conventional-heads-requir-8205e8ba633f46e7824dcf05154d8f12/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:29:39.289Z Compensation based on correctly assessed minimum-wage income and conventional heads requires no enhancement. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-delay-defeats-a-belated-challenge-to-promotion-proceedings-absent-satisfactory-7307b23a56ab41068f5529303d8f8d3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:29:39.038Z Inordinate delay defeats a belated challenge to promotion proceedings absent satisfactory justification. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-reconsider-long-serving-daily-wagers-regularization-claims-under-applicab-a2669606c6af4975859c6549ed472f57/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:29:36.348Z Authorities must reconsider long-serving daily wagers’ regularization claims under applicable Supreme Court principles. https://lawlens.in/stories/7-500-monthly-maintenance-for-a-non-earning-wife-and-minor-child-was-held-reasonable-e39add6d457041c5a4bd0be1fabbaa6d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:27:11.761Z ₹7,500 monthly maintenance for a non-earning wife and minor child was held reasonable. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-substantial-trial-delay-justify-bail-notwithstanding-section-3-a1cab62199704f0c9c2c5a05086452c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:19:52.170Z Prolonged incarceration and substantial trial delay justify bail notwithstanding Section 37 NDPS Act restrictions. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-employees-are-not-entitled-to-higher-pay-grades-after-12-years-stagnation-absent-appli-caf0e70a64dd4a548048791fdb22f1f7/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:19:46.206Z J&K employees are not entitled to higher pay grades after 12 years’ stagnation absent applicable service rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/vehicle-purchased-before-fir-cannot-be-confiscated-without-cogent-proof-of-acquisition-fro-fad28285fd9f4d1cb9ded1825c5eac3a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T06:10:08.469Z Vehicle purchased before FIR cannot be confiscated without cogent proof of acquisition from crime proceeds. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-made-absolute-absent-new-facts-or-alleged-misuse-of-interim-protection-7434f18f2c4a52e8af80699c26885e81/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T05:58:21.887Z Anticipatory bail made absolute absent new facts or alleged misuse of interim protection. https://lawlens.in/stories/invalid-pension-requires-proof-of-permanent-incapacity-temporary-mental-unfitness-for-duty-2561cdf4596f4b6990d32ac2b5b2e94d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T05:32:08.031Z Invalid pension requires proof of permanent incapacity; temporary mental unfitness for duty is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-findings-based-solely-on-unproved-documents-are-unsustainable-and-must-be-qua-c19ec02d86994991a39485387f43071e/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T05:32:06.642Z Disciplinary findings based solely on unproved documents are unsustainable and must be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/20-year-pocso-sentence-suspended-after-convict-married-victim-and-fathered-her-child-himac-0f3822fbc01b4268830d964ae2281bdf/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T04:57:37.262Z 20-year POCSO sentence suspended after convict married victim and fathered her child; Himachal Pradesh HC cautions marriage cannot routinely secure relief https://lawlens.in/stories/expired-revocation-timelines-do-not-bar-restoration-of-gst-registration-subject-to-filing-30c3c467d5704d41961d62ee755df78c/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T04:07:19.398Z Expired revocation timelines do not bar restoration of GST registration, subject to filing returns and clearing statutory dues. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-cannot-avoid-liability-for-licence-mismatch-absent-proof-that-it-caused-the-acc-af4d7d95f333496db49f8dd44f14d17d/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T04:07:17.215Z An insurer cannot avoid liability for licence mismatch absent proof that it caused the accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-registration-cancellation-quashed-subject-to-filing-pending-returns-and-payment-of-tax-a98b158bd63c4f42ae25b6b22bbbf23a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T04:07:17.049Z GST registration cancellation quashed, subject to filing pending returns and payment of tax, interest, penalty and late fees. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-registration-cancellation-quashed-with-restoration-conditioned-on-filing-returns-and-p-c2f1e55e9a8f4892b2d9734b0b9b9e9a/ LawLens en 2026-09-09T04:07:13.903Z GST registration cancellation quashed, with restoration conditioned on filing returns and paying statutory arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/tanker-drivers-negligence-alone-caused-the-accident-the-deceased-bore-no-contributory-negl-c830a05c09a249968cd2321650d2c80e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T20:57:22.893Z Tanker driver’s negligence alone caused the accident; the deceased bore no contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-director-cannot-obtain-quashing-of-section-138-proceedings-without-sterling-material-dis-2fb713f564f94bd99bb644cceb96a468/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T19:57:22.812Z A director cannot obtain quashing of Section 138 proceedings without sterling material disproving specific responsibility averments. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-out-of-state-liquor-licence-does-not-bar-prosecution-for-alleged-illegal-transport-d9ddbc7561a1484482e535b6647d7caa/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T19:52:21.438Z A valid out-of-State liquor licence does not bar prosecution for alleged illegal transport into Gujarat. https://lawlens.in/stories/truck-insurer-bears-entire-liability-where-uncontroverted-evidence-establishes-the-truck-d-3a2ee5f1da294e7c9d3282cd06dec960/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T19:38:22.649Z Truck insurer bears entire liability where uncontroverted evidence establishes the truck driver’s sole negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/contradictory-eyewitness-testimony-creating-reasonable-doubt-warrants-affirmation-of-acqui-99c82266e38b4376aaf9330cae421dad/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T19:38:20.195Z Contradictory eyewitness testimony creating reasonable doubt warrants affirmation of acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/severe-functional-loss-of-both-legs-warrants-compensation-for-loss-of-amenities-despite-co-61a46da0986a4145b7de792090b1c62b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T19:38:18.904Z Severe functional loss of both legs warrants compensation for loss of amenities despite continued employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-must-stand-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonable-and-evidence-raises-reasona-c6218ecd0c3c4730ba362926a70e018a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T19:38:11.129Z Acquittal must stand where the trial court’s view is reasonable and evidence raises reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-daily-wage-workmen-may-receive-lump-sum-compensation-instead-of-reinstatement-c468aa65f54f4a3d889aa2dfa303bc55/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T19:38:09.306Z Long-serving daily-wage workmen may receive lump-sum compensation instead of reinstatement for illegal termination. https://lawlens.in/stories/tasmac-shop-55-7-metres-from-national-highway-ordered-closed-madras-hc-bars-fl-2-licence-f-679828da7ec14488aac439d0d2a2bdfa/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T18:06:32.124Z TASMAC shop 55.7 metres from National Highway ordered closed; Madras HC bars FL-2 licence for nearby club https://lawlens.in/stories/section-167-attachment-is-invalid-where-third-party-property-is-attached-without-notice-ne-8f866443a6fe4940996ee2e7c37ab86f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T18:06:21.570Z Section 167 attachment is invalid where third-party property is attached without notice, nexus, or recorded reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-citizens-act-tribunals-may-order-eviction-when-necessary-to-enforce-maintenance-and-1bc8add137a047eaa79debc167f2424f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T18:05:50.237Z Senior Citizens Act tribunals may order eviction when necessary to enforce maintenance and protection rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-bhumiswami-may-initiate-lifetime-partition-all-legal-heirs-must-be-heard-369fd33f1bd94ada943d9ce5eaaf74af/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:16:30.134Z Only the Bhumiswami may initiate lifetime partition; all legal heirs must be heard. https://lawlens.in/stories/applying-for-renewal-and-accepting-rent-do-not-automatically-renew-a-lease-absent-a-regist-05de84b99d1e4fc394070f1a22a15268/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:16:29.019Z Applying for renewal and accepting rent do not automatically renew a lease absent a registered renewal deed. https://lawlens.in/stories/madhya-pradesh-high-court-strikes-down-70-80-90-probationary-pay-scheme-orders-full-salari-6ec0d66a812c433b84db21fd0f350c12/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:16:22.771Z Madhya Pradesh High Court strikes down 70%-80%-90% probationary pay scheme, orders full salaries for affected government employees https://lawlens.in/stories/development-permission-cannot-be-rejected-solely-on-untraceable-historical-records-absent-181ed37f35b54d75b60059d7edd5f54a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:16:20.338Z Development permission cannot be rejected solely on untraceable historical records absent proof of government ownership. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-contractual-employees-regularisation-claims-must-be-reconsidered-under-applic-19b76bcb29a84926a7ed7cfe7b7f75c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:16:20.327Z Long-serving contractual employees’ regularisation claims must be reconsidered under applicable policy and Supreme Court precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-payments-is-impermissible-when-made-after-retirement-for-over-fi-0c62d33559fc41818d1877f7995b2cf1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:16:17.715Z Recovery of excess salary payments is impermissible when made after retirement for over five years without voluntary undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/electricity-distributors-bear-strict-liability-for-electrocution-caused-by-fallen-live-wir-6137aca758254b58be43602ea444920d/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:16:15.288Z Electricity distributors bear strict liability for electrocution caused by fallen live wires, irrespective of negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/uncommunicated-adverse-acrs-cannot-justify-denial-or-withdrawal-of-time-scale-pay-benefits-60f8e3710abc46c598a421b0b70eba51/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:16:15.260Z Uncommunicated adverse ACRs cannot justify denial or withdrawal of time-scale pay benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-to-similarly-placed-accused-on-parity-subject-to-antecedent-and-grievous-inju-25816d32825c45a3b84ecf66b68d1481/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:09:38.768Z Bail granted to similarly placed accused on parity, subject to antecedent and grievous-injury exceptions. https://lawlens.in/stories/mule-account-holder-granted-bail-on-parity-while-principal-cyber-fraud-operator-was-denied-4fd15f5b4d9142d4a951abfa3bc33398/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:09:27.967Z Mule-account holder granted bail on parity, while principal cyber-fraud operator was denied bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-mens-rea-for-processing-forged-loan-documents-remained-triable-d050d2b64ae44b9f8a934e13795bb186/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:09:26.430Z Bail granted where mens rea for processing forged loan documents remained triable. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-beyond-bnsss-statutory-trial-period-warrants-bail-where-trial-proceeds-a-cb51288652cc4cac9593579ddae111d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:09:25.388Z Prolonged custody beyond BNSS’s statutory trial period warrants bail where trial proceeds at a snail’s pace. https://lawlens.in/stories/husband-absent-from-the-crime-scene-granted-bail-where-co-accused-already-secured-bail-66c42d705bd84602b3caf1338f41d7fc/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:09:12.545Z Husband absent from the crime scene granted bail where co-accused already secured bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-quashed-over-unexplained-delay-and-illegible-documents-kerala-high-co-19f1be34cc1e432dbdeb6e3caf33dcf5/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T17:06:30.092Z Preventive detention quashed over unexplained delay and illegible documents; Kerala High Court orders police to countersign copies served on detenus https://lawlens.in/stories/excessively-onerous-travel-bond-conditions-may-be-reduced-considering-the-accuseds-prior-c-596bd8aaef9e4750924873052d41c153/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T16:42:40.078Z Excessively onerous travel bond conditions may be reduced considering the accused’s prior compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-punishment-warrants-judicial-interference-only-when-shockingly-disproportiona-96947cdc76b8464f9330428fd7b623db/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T16:41:54.056Z Disciplinary punishment warrants judicial interference only when shockingly disproportionate to the proved misconduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/merits-based-acquittal-requires-reinstatement-where-dismissal-rested-solely-on-conviction-bec57c4a828e4d6cafb81328de8eec54/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T16:41:34.845Z Merits-based acquittal requires reinstatement where dismissal rested solely on conviction and departmental inquiry remained inconclusive. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-awards-cannot-be-mechanically-applied-where-location-land-use-and-area-materially-di-31663846ac4447808b10530477bd1f40/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T16:41:25.554Z Prior awards cannot be mechanically applied where location, land use, and area materially differ. https://lawlens.in/stories/cbfc-regional-officer-lacked-power-to-refuse-certification-of-punjabi-film-chardikala-punj-cd1ffa16268b48a780cb27acd06f20d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T16:41:24.434Z CBFC Regional Officer Lacked Power to Refuse Certification of Punjabi Film ‘Chardikala’, Punjab & Haryana HC Orders Fresh Decision https://lawlens.in/stories/vacant-professional-course-seats-must-be-filled-on-merit-rather-than-allowed-to-lapse-1d2fafe815b8431a97aee93ef1dee46c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T16:41:13.481Z Vacant professional-course seats must be filled on merit rather than allowed to lapse. https://lawlens.in/stories/3755-day-delay-condoned-in-land-acquisition-appeal-but-no-interest-or-statutory-benefits-g-229d08346b0b46539b6ee6f224a44d8f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T16:41:10.475Z 3755-day delay condoned in land acquisition appeal, but no interest or statutory benefits granted for delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-trial-was-delayed-and-absconding-or-witness-thre-a5c3096b3969486585478e1690746b26/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:38:51.016Z Bail Granted Where Charge Sheet Was Filed, Trial Was Delayed, and Absconding or Witness Threat Was Unlikely https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-cannot-decide-disputed-customary-burial-rights-or-land-character-parties-must-ce0aec449c764acca8668ec4c936e448/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:36:22.620Z Writ courts cannot decide disputed customary burial rights or land character; parties must approach civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-where-findings-rest-on-some-evid-46ea72a4212a4942b5e772329738dc35/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:36:22.347Z Judicial review cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence where findings rest on some evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-continue-where-civil-disputes-are-given-criminal-colour-and-of-faa364fd491c45d9b8a50ebc552279fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:36:04.048Z Criminal proceedings cannot continue where civil disputes are given criminal colour and offences lack essential ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/supertech-directors-face-trial-as-delhi-high-court-refuses-to-quash-alleged-22-8-crore-hil-896ed04a46b94726ba8b7731e1714a88/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:35:30.445Z Supertech directors face trial as Delhi High Court refuses to quash alleged ₹22.8-crore Hill Town homebuyer fraud case https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bona-fide-purchaser-may-rescind-and-recover-earnest-money-when-undisclosed-title-claims-83d3a71381954570839d5c721d69fa96/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:35:25.376Z A bona fide purchaser may rescind and recover earnest money when undisclosed title claims cloud the sale. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-compel-amendment-of-recruitment-rules-framed-under-article-309-2b484feac318454cb35b038bfcbf0551/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:35:19.768Z Courts cannot compel amendment of Recruitment Rules framed under Article 309. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-revisional-authorities-cannot-reopen-finally-condoned-delay-or-disregard-uncontrov-fb0028751b464e24abf6aeae84130f53/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:28:23.430Z Revenue revisional authorities cannot reopen finally condoned delay or disregard uncontroverted findings invalidating a mutation entry. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-refinement-of-compensation-principles-does-not-warrant-interference-with-a-just-2a4d24ab2b3b4c098d6515cd644d32f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:28:12.940Z Subsequent refinement of compensation principles does not warrant interference with a just, fair, and adequate award. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-overtime-claims-compensation-under-section-20-3-ii-cannot-exceed-the-statutory-ten-rup-46b594d4c9aa4dee82ec0181b7a42b31/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:26:52.223Z For overtime claims, compensation under Section 20(3)(ii) cannot exceed the statutory ten-rupee ceiling. https://lawlens.in/stories/ministrys-notified-eligibility-criteria-prevail-over-federation-recommendations-vacant-quo-be9c2e21fccd48c1b079730f6d940882/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:26:45.972Z Ministry’s notified eligibility criteria prevail over federation recommendations; vacant quotas cannot confer selection rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-the-absence-of-income-evidence-compensation-must-be-based-on-prevailing-skilled-worker-28c4728a8c0e4b0a909ae889bbd5be25/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:19:45.463Z In the absence of income evidence, compensation must be based on prevailing skilled-worker minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-complaint-is-not-maintainable-against-a-director-without-arraigning-the-issu-126e0753f3284893ae259349233ed839/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:19:37.911Z A Section 138 complaint is not maintainable against a director without arraigning the issuing company. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-enhanced-for-fracture-injury-while-maintaining-the-finding-of-d384fec3d3274649a8ad705bb90ebcee/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:19:32.816Z Motor accident compensation enhanced for fracture injury while maintaining the finding of contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-court-directed-to-expedite-a-suit-pending-since-2021-subject-to-parties-cooperation-7f886061b0b84e61b7c00b5e8b52c8d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:19:31.317Z Trial court directed to expedite a suit pending since 2021, subject to parties’ cooperation. https://lawlens.in/stories/detention-beyond-24-hours-without-magistrates-authority-excluding-journey-time-vitiates-ar-961630f41d5a4e169b9e6520aa8606b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:17:57.273Z Detention beyond 24 hours without Magistrate’s authority, excluding journey time, vitiates arrest and remand. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-daily-wage-employees-have-no-enforceable-right-to-continuation-without-a-sanc-9a45d9c3ee334f678f2a1f6995589745/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:16:25.255Z Long-serving daily-wage employees have no enforceable right to continuation without a sanctioned post. https://lawlens.in/stories/expiry-of-a-select-list-cannot-defeat-a-timely-claim-when-the-selected-appointment-is-canc-a64299a139af4666881ac5770c2a1e53/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:16:19.536Z Expiry of a select list cannot defeat a timely claim when the selected appointment is cancelled for fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-is-impermissible-from-retired-class-iii-employees-absent-a-specific-8270c361ac37432d9c720334a5955eb0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:16:12.035Z Recovery of excess pay is impermissible from retired Class III employees absent a specific voluntary undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-declined-to-disturb-the-awarded-contract-leaving-inter-state-electrical-licensing-el-be6463dd79e241fca212a1230d46dee3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:08:42.744Z Court declined to disturb the awarded contract, leaving inter-State electrical licensing eligibility open. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-defence-documents-may-be-admitted-under-order-viii-rule-1-3-to-support-existing-pl-88f349c8a93649679cd656453af12841/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T15:06:01.993Z Belated defence documents may be admitted under Order VIII Rule 1(3) to support existing pleadings. https://lawlens.in/stories/fps-licence-termination-is-valid-where-misrepresentation-of-the-godown-plot-and-use-of-bar-c414a1aad80a4267a9c0e843a479aac4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:58:47.671Z FPS licence termination is valid where misrepresentation of the godown plot and use of barga land are established. https://lawlens.in/stories/family-pension-cannot-be-denied-on-hypertechnical-discrepancies-where-eligibility-and-iden-c430ff6ab2094e20a84494e0f8c34c17/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:57:44.118Z Family pension cannot be denied on hypertechnical discrepancies where eligibility and identity are established. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-payments-from-retired-employees-is-impermissible-under-settled-law-714ad3390c474c6184a57321f09b0273/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:57:37.315Z Recovery of excess payments from retired employees is impermissible under settled law. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-insecticide-analysis-defeating-the-accuseds-right-to-re-testing-vitiates-the-prose-d9662ebd63354013aa5327a74141441e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:56:26.804Z Delayed insecticide analysis defeating the accused’s right to re-testing vitiates the prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-under-section-138-ni-act-may-coexist-with-ipc-prosecution-and-civil-recovery-p-c5a1919ce01a481f839f27c3e535a85e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:56:13.693Z Proceedings under Section 138 NI Act may coexist with IPC prosecution and civil recovery proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-quashes-fir-over-yaarian-2-kirpan-portrayal-finds-no-deliber-893b7340b3ab4475be21562edb6890b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:56:13.640Z Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes FIR over ‘Yaarian 2’ kirpan portrayal, finds no deliberate or malicious insult under Section 295-A IPC https://lawlens.in/stories/section-163-a-motor-accident-claims-capped-at-5-lakh-no-extra-compensation-under-conventio-a956349cdf1447d9b8a8daca48b07ada/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:55:48.461Z Section 163-A motor accident claims capped at ₹5 lakh; no extra compensation under conventional heads, rules Punjab and Haryana HC https://lawlens.in/stories/personal-hearing-is-mandatory-before-dealership-termination-a-show-cause-reply-alone-does-ea2c42bd4d464de58eed67cc486204eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:55:45.744Z Personal hearing is mandatory before dealership termination; a show-cause reply alone does not satisfy natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-denied-where-life-threatening-injuries-and-specific-participation-are-b19c7702d1544140abc4e2abafcf6212/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:55:42.331Z Anticipatory bail is denied where life-threatening injuries and specific participation are alleged in a serious assault. https://lawlens.in/stories/arbitration-clause-in-loan-agreement-binds-personal-guarantor-where-guarantee-is-expressly-77043b8c3d594367a2e19c4ff2225926/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:54:22.750Z Arbitration clause in loan agreement binds personal guarantor where guarantee is expressly integrated into composite transaction: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/zero-period-relief-cannot-be-denied-when-promised-access-roads-prevent-development-supreme-fe2e3c8d856047f48653b539ceff8c1b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:53:11.115Z ‘Zero Period’ relief cannot be denied when promised access roads prevent development, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-cannot-restrict-arbitral-tribunals-from-deciding-whether-contract-termination-4251e2bdc3e54b06903bb557c76b5afe/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:53:08.468Z Writ courts cannot restrict arbitral tribunals from deciding whether contract termination is an “excepted matter”: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/seniors-cannot-claim-promotion-parity-where-juniors-possess-different-prescribed-qualifica-ecd40c1cd77b419dbddbca270566826e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:48:50.693Z Seniors cannot claim promotion parity where juniors possess different prescribed qualifications and eligibility requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-on-retiral-dues-cannot-be-claimed-afresh-after-prior-adjudication-without-an-inte-74ac750384254a758114f0d45e7de095/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:48:48.987Z Interest on retiral dues cannot be claimed afresh after prior adjudication without an interest award. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligible-employees-retiring-before-the-increment-date-receive-a-notional-increment-solely-077c2ab83d794432bd393173ab5a5e68/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:48:43.063Z Eligible employees retiring before the increment date receive a notional increment solely for pension fixation. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-whole-time-contingency-paid-employees-are-entitled-to-pension-despite-absence-40a3fde123464b01a362758d66f69240/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:48:39.292Z Long-serving whole-time contingency-paid employees are entitled to pension despite absence of formal regularization. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-payment-from-a-group-c-employee-is-impermissible-absent-fraud-or-misrep-98268270b24a4a579bd5f15989ddd906/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:48:38.902Z Recovery of excess payment from a Group C employee is impermissible absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-hra-recovery-litigation-does-not-preclude-payment-of-eligible-leave-encashment-wit-2a1dbabad4af44d9a7866c5505b2e81d/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:48:36.275Z Pending HRA-recovery litigation does not preclude payment of eligible leave encashment with GPF-rate interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/rera-remand-orders-warrant-interference-under-section-58-only-upon-a-substantial-question-14cc23d42a465a68a93824c0a0c4d6eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:46:40.761Z RERA remand orders warrant interference under Section 58 only upon a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-directly-engaged-casual-workers-performing-perennial-duties-are-entitled-to-r-fc9430ecba90469388276c79f6119cf1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:43:59.941Z Long-serving, directly engaged casual workers performing perennial duties are entitled to regularization. https://lawlens.in/stories/violation-of-section-25-f-does-not-automatically-mandate-reinstatement-or-back-wages-compe-badc3ab2b02b44f896c84c26450b423b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:40:31.031Z Violation of Section 25-F does not automatically mandate reinstatement or back wages; compensation may be awarded instead. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-be-initiated-on-a-mere-change-of-opinion-after-scrutiny-examination-4cda2d3d8fca4cfaab44f34c7f1e8e08/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:40:18.437Z Reassessment cannot be initiated on a mere change of opinion after scrutiny examination. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-directly-engaged-casual-workers-performing-perennial-duties-are-entitled-to-r-754003dc64724337ac95675a21920170/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:39:29.898Z Long-serving, directly engaged casual workers performing perennial duties are entitled to regularization. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-retirement-disciplinary-proceedings-are-barred-for-events-occurring-more-than-four-ye-e34ad0c59457423baea8ee9a3a459d1e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:38:21.050Z Post-retirement disciplinary proceedings are barred for events occurring more than four years before institution. https://lawlens.in/stories/pocso-proceedings-may-be-quashed-by-consent-exceptionally-where-informed-consent-marriage-0903ae35a8824b678e8414cdf35f00ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:36:13.957Z POCSO proceedings may be quashed by consent exceptionally where informed consent, marriage, and family circumstances warrant. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-in-a-predominantly-civil-land-dispute-were-quashed-following-settleme-bb702835a4914d61abfc1cf0c6fcf686/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:36:05.975Z Criminal proceedings in a predominantly civil land dispute were quashed following settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/negligent-conduct-near-a-train-doorway-is-not-self-inflicted-injury-absent-proof-of-intent-4f83f32cf2f64649af1f6f5929a606d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:33:26.115Z Negligent conduct near a train doorway is not self-inflicted injury absent proof of intent to cause injury. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-directly-engaged-casual-workers-performing-perennial-duties-are-entitled-to-r-67de74007cc0401f8f51ff6a4e78a09a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:30:04.208Z Long-serving, directly engaged casual workers performing perennial duties are entitled to regularization. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-alone-cannot-defeat-compensation-for-an-accidental-train-58639d999b97432cb0af1ba52b7204e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:29:51.709Z Non-recovery of a railway ticket alone cannot defeat compensation for an accidental train fall. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-interim-stay-cannot-restore-a-removed-office-holder-after-removal-has-been-implemented-79e8b027db7c4a2d8b7f63d3aafcf4f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:29:38.936Z An interim stay cannot restore a removed office-holder after removal has been implemented. https://lawlens.in/stories/accidental-falls-while-boarding-or-alighting-qualify-as-untoward-incidents-under-the-railw-4360dc68561e4938b00abc148bf0fff7/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:29:36.432Z Accidental falls while boarding or alighting qualify as untoward incidents under the Railways Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/competing-claims-for-compassionate-appointment-must-be-decided-after-hearing-all-eligible-5dade79e1158479bbe8d5d04bddc4da6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:29:21.359Z Competing claims for compassionate appointment must be decided after hearing all eligible claimants. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-must-not-freeze-an-entire-account-when-scrutiny-concerns-only-specified-transaction-c318f1ba18c84b8ab55fe09b2514d8a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:27:15.785Z A bank must not freeze an entire account when scrutiny concerns only specified transactions. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-sale-permission-under-section-165-6-ii-requires-consideration-of-relevant-medical-and-ec794292a8854e3a9e9c770cdd186819/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:27:13.017Z Land-sale permission under Section 165(6)(ii) requires consideration of relevant medical and financial circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-20-rti-penalties-require-consideration-of-reasonable-cause-and-cannot-be-imposed-m-560dac97ba0f4e28869b4dd063f0c865/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:27:07.698Z Section 20 RTI penalties require consideration of reasonable cause and cannot be imposed mechanically. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-injunction-requires-prima-facie-proof-that-all-essential-patent-claim-elements-are-a3949fad5b4d49a1aa299f6be89fafa0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:22:54.325Z Interim injunction requires prima facie proof that all essential patent claim elements are present. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-limitation-objection-not-raised-before-the-arbitral-tribunal-cannot-be-raised-for-the-fi-20a96e83da68403899cb327a97ea6fb8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:22:38.942Z A limitation objection not raised before the arbitral tribunal cannot be raised for the first time under Section 34. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-must-stand-where-prosecution-fails-to-prove-essential-offence-ingredients-beyond-29214ee3a2fa4e9c90523fee5de2c05e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:22:16.144Z Acquittal must stand where prosecution fails to prove essential offence ingredients beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-when-the-claim-80822af1f93548269b855e7399622276/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:21:47.882Z Non-recovery of a railway ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status when the claimant’s affidavit remains unrebutted. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-178-permits-the-state-government-to-withdraw-district-panchayat-functions-upon-req-78113c76d8e941f7aa9535132a9fc653/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:21:06.212Z Section 178 permits the State Government to withdraw District Panchayat functions upon requisite satisfaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-requires-proof-that-the-property-was-damaged-or-rendered-unusable-by-the-proj-560a8ce757424c28b98901072c8a2f19/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:19:38.681Z Compensation requires proof that the property was damaged or rendered unusable by the project. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-must-be-quashed-where-completed-investigation-finds-no-material-conne-a0dd553e3a604d9db53ed847a5ac3729/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:19:36.106Z Criminal proceedings must be quashed where completed investigation finds no material connecting the accused to alleged offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-admitted-signature-on-a-blank-cheque-attracts-statutory-presumptions-despite-particular-ee9ad24a3b3d4e46ab17a3775aed0cd4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:19:33.430Z An admitted signature on a blank cheque attracts statutory presumptions despite particulars being filled by another. https://lawlens.in/stories/major-couples-voluntarily-marrying-are-entitled-to-protection-of-life-and-personal-liberty-da92cdf0c4ef401c90abb32dd2765df7/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:19:31.264Z Major couples voluntarily marrying are entitled to protection of life and personal liberty against unlawful interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-301-transfers-mens-rea-to-an-unintended-victim-without-elevating-culpability-beyon-19fe1e7b865d4a6e8eb5e733f6357c28/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:18:37.061Z Section 301 transfers mens rea to an unintended victim without elevating culpability beyond the intended offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-consider-and-give-reasons-for-denying-probation-or-section-360-crpc-benefit-d2fc541b42e342f1bd7f2147a1cb5d7c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:16:39.470Z Courts must consider and give reasons for denying probation or Section 360 CrPC benefit. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-allegations-and-retaliatory-timing-rendered-continuation-of-498a-and-dowry-proceed-dc99e7edd8a042ee97ab3e044071534d/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:15:55.102Z General allegations and retaliatory timing rendered continuation of 498A and dowry proceedings an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-holds-bank-liable-for-undisclosed-dda-unearned-increase-charges-in-sarfae-bc099f4cd04b42acb48d418f83b68bfb/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:15:53.643Z Delhi High Court holds bank liable for undisclosed DDA unearned-increase charges in SARFAESI auction, directs execution of conveyance deeds https://lawlens.in/stories/landowners-who-actively-participate-in-construction-can-be-treated-as-mofa-promoters-and-r-79580a0d323e40e9b051b2c6a95921f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:15:12.115Z Landowners who actively participate in construction can be treated as MOFA “promoters” and required to convey title to flat owners’ society, Bombay High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/states-1-055-day-delay-sinks-land-law-appeal-gujarat-hc-directs-government-to-file-proper-7cde8ea944dc44209ea00d66a2afad7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:10:38.239Z State’s 1,055-day delay sinks land-law appeal; Gujarat HC directs government to file proper paragraph-wise replies https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-in-bail-is-unavailable-where-the-applicants-role-materially-exceeds-that-of-the-bai-74731c973d444f488e4f04911b70ac66/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:10:38.113Z Parity in bail is unavailable where the applicant’s role materially exceeds that of the bailed co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/enhancement-of-punishment-by-a-revising-authority-requires-personal-hearing-written-reply-4e56baa6f61b450f984298982a970f1a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:06:03.736Z Enhancement of punishment by a revising authority requires personal hearing; written reply alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/registrars-cannot-refuse-registration-merely-on-suspicion-or-decide-title-disputes-madras-2324be55c7f64fc495422d3b7b446513/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T14:06:02.296Z Registrars Cannot Refuse Registration Merely on Suspicion or Decide Title Disputes, Madras High Court Rules https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-representations-do-not-revive-limitation-or-create-a-fresh-cause-of-action-9969c9df22c143db874dceaeb47999d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:56:09.546Z Belated representations do not revive limitation or create a fresh cause of action. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-under-section-69-bns-may-be-quashed-on-compromise-after-the-parties-marry-5243833085fa4541814f9f3234d64fd2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:51:58.941Z Proceedings under Section 69 BNS may be quashed on compromise after the parties marry. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-disciplinary-proceedings-does-not-vitiate-charges-when-satisfactorily-explained-a-46032ea221cd489cb5235eaec819c5c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:51:50.947Z Delay in disciplinary proceedings does not vitiate charges when satisfactorily explained and fair opportunity was afforded. https://lawlens.in/stories/workman-must-prove-employer-employee-relationship-and-240-days-continuous-service-to-invok-cc413623f7f94302ba3e59d7337e3a2a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:46:54.929Z Workman must prove employer-employee relationship and 240 days’ continuous service to invoke Section 25F. https://lawlens.in/stories/abandonment-of-service-cannot-be-inferred-from-absence-alone-the-employer-must-prove-inten-438ab21496ea4dd48e492bd1b7551f11/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:46:37.416Z Abandonment of service cannot be inferred from absence alone; the employer must prove intent to sever employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-transferred-statutory-authority-loses-jurisdiction-and-cannot-pronounce-reserved-orders-2ff410e09d5440978d775f9e4c19e2e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:46:27.241Z A transferred statutory authority loses jurisdiction and cannot pronounce reserved orders absent express authorization. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-party-who-signs-and-participates-in-a-settlement-cannot-later-invoke-order-ix-rule-13-al-6a1cf0e2dc304cdfa15027c03b9b6e01/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:43:51.714Z A party who signs and participates in a settlement cannot later invoke Order IX Rule 13 alleging non-service. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-quash-prosecution-by-adjudicating-alibi-and-evidentiary-disputes-under-32970bb9fe7e4a84a35b549f88d6fd08/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:43:14.726Z High Courts cannot quash prosecution by adjudicating alibi and evidentiary disputes under Section 528 BNSS. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-is-not-automatic-for-daily-wage-termination-violating-section-25f-compensati-129b33fab564499f89e195c56c4f813b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:42:45.404Z Reinstatement is not automatic for daily-wage termination violating Section 25F; compensation may be substituted. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-pleas-after-an-appellate-modification-must-be-heard-by-the-division-bench-not-the-57dd92b3a70042798374dd98dbd38009/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:42:13.386Z Contempt pleas after an appellate modification must be heard by the Division Bench, not the original Single Judge, Calcutta HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/before-allowing-order-ix-rule-13-relief-courts-must-determine-limitation-and-valid-summons-d5aa394157fa5182b39ac39e4db782db/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:41:50.151Z Before allowing Order IX Rule 13 relief, courts must determine limitation and valid summons service. https://lawlens.in/stories/epfo-cannot-initiate-parallel-section-7a-proceedings-after-competent-authority-discharges-e17defc019304d90bdb3dee52e7bf807/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:38:26.147Z EPFO cannot initiate parallel Section 7A proceedings after competent authority discharges an employer on the same subject matter. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-a-genuine-matrimonial-compromise-may-be-quashed-to-secur-a5949de614c9400a83e8b7edc6494d61/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:38:00.754Z Criminal proceedings arising from a genuine matrimonial compromise may be quashed to secure finality. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-high-court-upholds-life-sentence-for-tempo-driver-convicted-of-raping-and-murdering-bcdc51972b884fcd952ec0e7919bdcb1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:37:33.010Z Patna High Court upholds life sentence for tempo driver convicted of raping and murdering police-exam candidate https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-overturned-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-a-possible-view-on-the-evide-8c7970dc1ea04be6a45baac7298879e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:37:32.866Z Acquittal cannot be overturned where the trial court’s view is a possible view on the evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/dv-act-proceedings-are-not-maintainable-against-relatives-who-never-shared-a-household-wit-46b9734cc52647eda86bb4d81022e626/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:37:24.984Z DV Act proceedings are not maintainable against relatives who never shared a household with the aggrieved woman. https://lawlens.in/stories/ceiling-proceedings-initiated-against-a-deceased-person-are-void-ab-initio-and-cannot-be-s-d809109295364a4e97242b6e5a190164/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:37:02.511Z Ceiling proceedings initiated against a deceased person are void ab initio and cannot be sustained. https://lawlens.in/stories/financial-institution-must-issue-noc-upon-receipt-of-agreed-ots-amount-and-refrain-from-co-4230131250f94225aa4554ca179faaa2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:36:24.397Z Financial institution must issue NOC upon receipt of agreed OTS amount and refrain from coercive action meanwhile. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-during-disciplinary-proceedings-is-not-punitive-absent-mala-fides-or-statutory-vi-b0b1b6f67ecc4b2c9338527192026ef0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:36:21.592Z Transfer during disciplinary proceedings is not punitive absent mala fides or statutory violation. https://lawlens.in/stories/over-aged-ex-casual-railway-labourers-are-entitled-to-8-lakh-compensation-instead-of-appoi-4d0451f9b27b4010818de71356b8709a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:36:02.022Z Over-aged ex-casual railway labourers are entitled to ₹8 lakh compensation instead of appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-minor-penalty-disciplinary-authority-may-institute-proceedings-for-major-penalties-under-d19002deb576421394e09113faaedb87/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:34:34.566Z A minor-penalty disciplinary authority may institute proceedings for major penalties under Rule 13(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/benefits-under-sro-149-once-extended-cannot-be-withdrawn-or-recovered-from-retired-employe-cf2d9e5dfd3e41f8af272574a2192cf6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:34:24.733Z Benefits under SRO 149, once extended, cannot be withdrawn or recovered from retired employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/third-macp-must-grant-the-next-higher-grade-pay-not-repeat-the-existing-grade-pay-95a3f7cdddf2448db9fe813b66bb9677/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:34:23.129Z Third MACP must grant the next higher grade pay, not repeat the existing grade pay. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-treat-the-application-as-a-representation-and-decide-it-by-a-reasoned-ord-b88a173793784f4dae643feb10e91a5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:34:04.613Z Respondents must treat the application as a representation and decide it by a reasoned order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/illegal-termination-does-not-mandate-reinstatement-courts-may-award-compensation-based-on-d207fd3564734bba835e59d68929dd0d/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:33:42.616Z Illegal termination does not mandate reinstatement; courts may award compensation based on circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/aptel-refers-to-full-bench-whether-force-majeure-relief-in-power-contracts-includes-moneta-707f9a67e9c347adb9cb65fa1d109eae/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:32:44.095Z APTEL refers to Full Bench whether Force Majeure relief in power contracts includes monetary compensation https://lawlens.in/stories/a-retained-outsider-cannot-conduct-disciplinary-inquiries-where-standing-orders-require-an-4da54e477ce24cbcb40a8f8a07b54320/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:31:25.532Z A retained outsider cannot conduct disciplinary inquiries where standing orders require an employer’s officer or employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/national-highway-land-acquisition-awards-made-before-january-1-2015-get-solatium-and-inter-4410c08611854f1ba2aa0402f0d26988/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:31:22.468Z National Highway land acquisition awards made before January 1, 2015 get solatium and interest under the 1894 Act, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-presence-does-not-establish-common-object-participation-in-the-unlawful-assembly-must-ae04673d0b524ed6beffb10b975f796b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:31:19.862Z Mere presence does not establish common object; participation in the unlawful assembly must be proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-multiplier-of-five-applies-where-the-deceased-is-aged-above-65-years-despite-being-over-6a5136e4f73d4d25b57d18e91cfbe147/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:28:42.610Z A multiplier of five applies where the deceased is aged above 65 years, despite being over 70. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-wife-from-a-void-bigamous-marriage-is-not-entitled-to-family-pension-72aeffacf99b414d9e628a03c18a0920/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:28:36.465Z A second wife from a void bigamous marriage is not entitled to family pension. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-25-year-delay-bars-retrospective-claims-for-pay-and-allowances-based-on-in-charge-servic-49b9f798b919406db7a67f07df8d5e19/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:28:32.769Z A 25-year delay bars retrospective claims for pay and allowances based on in-charge service. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-act-only-motor-insurance-policy-does-not-cover-occupants-the-insurer-bears-no-liability-14a4e4f62b6e4fd480ca7148df84e0b6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:28:29.767Z An Act-only motor insurance policy does not cover occupants; the insurer bears no liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-is-a-concession-not-an-enforceable-right-and-cannot-be-claimed-a-f8c4aeb5ad634890882092118d3ebe88/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:28:25.124Z Compassionate appointment is a concession, not an enforceable right, and cannot be claimed after prolonged delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/constructive-notice-from-registration-warrants-rejection-of-a-plainly-time-barred-declarat-9a256031d6284ab3ba2a6ef0e63ecfc0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:28:21.855Z Constructive notice from registration warrants rejection of a plainly time-barred declaratory suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-for-decades-old-missing-materials-after-retirement-is-invalid-without-an-enquiry-d36f5fafd2b24f96a46440dbee1a1cf2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:26:30.841Z Recovery for decades-old missing materials after retirement is invalid without an enquiry fixing responsibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-cannot-withhold-medical-college-essentiality-certificate-for-lack-of-prior-environme-4665a950d0544fcdbd65e51ce40e51d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:26:29.564Z State cannot withhold medical-college Essentiality Certificate for lack of prior environmental clearance, Madras HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-raid-circumstances-witness-statements-and-recovered-articles-prima-facie-6393a36204364ea185009fdcde227bc1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:25:55.985Z Bail denied where raid circumstances, witness statements, and recovered articles prima facie supported organized prostitution activities. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-of-co-accused-and-prolonged-delay-do-not-automatically-entitle-an-applicant-to-a-890ce988c1ed427d9d3e76fc5fe1bda4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:25:53.422Z Acquittal of co-accused and prolonged delay do not automatically entitle an applicant to anticipatory bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-accused-was-found-with-a-woman-amid-evidence-of-organized-prostitution-a-8b266e0a294747d6927056e7a5392fd7/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:25:53.006Z Bail denied where accused was found with a woman amid evidence of organized prostitution activities. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-accuseds-presence-with-a-woman-was-corroborated-by-raid-circumstances-an-03ff6c882ebd4bd3a5729e96740d93e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:25:49.862Z Bail denied where accused’s presence with a woman was corroborated by raid circumstances and recovered articles. https://lawlens.in/stories/intentional-forceful-blows-to-the-head-causing-death-attract-section-302-despite-no-fractu-db8a0ffde88741f6b56da746bfcd6523/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:23:49.388Z Intentional forceful blows to the head causing death attract Section 302 despite no fracture. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-denied-where-a-post-disarmament-sword-blow-on-a-fleeing-victim-questioned-pri-b54a14014cdb484ab2eba8b357b5215b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:23:46.324Z Regular bail denied where a post-disarmament sword blow on a fleeing victim questioned private defence. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-dispatch-an-appointment-letter-warrants-a-fresh-joining-opportunity-with-conseq-f936b2fcfc9a4926b4ca394780f0b53e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:23:43.228Z Failure to dispatch an appointment letter warrants a fresh joining opportunity with consequential notional benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/90-10-contributory-negligence-apportionment-upheld-between-overtaking-bus-and-suddenly-tur-903ef5e864e5436ebd0f12dc1aee05bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:19:11.707Z 90:10 contributory negligence apportionment upheld between overtaking bus and suddenly turning tempo https://lawlens.in/stories/three-and-a-half-years-without-framing-charges-amounts-to-preventive-detention-in-disguise-e760245a9ff6417186644c59cf6d1ad1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:17:39.420Z Three-and-a-half years without framing charges amounts to “preventive detention in disguise”: Manipur HC grants bail in commercial-quantity NDPS case https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-construction-violation-claims-requiring-factual-inquiry-must-be-adjudicated-by-th-5f0cf1aeb5b847b5bbf949d572b2951e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:15:56.292Z Disputed construction-violation claims requiring factual inquiry must be adjudicated by the civil court, not the writ court. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-granted-after-prolonged-delay-once-the-purpose-of-imme-63941d26ff2e41478c6845b9ed0ef178/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:15:55.425Z Compassionate appointment cannot be granted after prolonged delay once the purpose of immediate financial relief is frustrated. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-fresh-notice-is-required-where-counsel-represents-parties-when-partition-proceedings-re-1cf8ce2487d34da9a23a50ee44f17e38/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:15:45.798Z No fresh notice is required where counsel represents parties when partition proceedings recommence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-managing-directors-personal-driver-is-not-the-companys-workman-absent-proof-of-an-employ-305cf4e3e5ab4852b020d18395e9d415/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:10:33.931Z A Managing Director’s personal driver is not the company’s workman absent proof of an employer–employee relationship. https://lawlens.in/stories/tripura-high-court-orders-inquiry-into-alleged-corruption-and-collusion-behind-deteriorati-2f7096b70dab4c29a54ba9492a0adc89/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:09:01.384Z Tripura High Court orders inquiry into alleged corruption and collusion behind deteriorating NH-108B and NH-208 roads, directs BRO safety audit https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-acquisition-of-the-prescribed-teacher-training-qualification-entitles-a-tet-can-9c5f2de255ad46618a03075edf16ef43/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:08:45.807Z Subsequent acquisition of the prescribed teacher-training qualification entitles a TET candidate to certification. https://lawlens.in/stories/retrospective-promotion-cannot-be-granted-beyond-the-scope-of-the-original-judicial-direct-d80a1cdda51d4d1191eee614ec69c243/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:08:35.565Z Retrospective promotion cannot be granted beyond the scope of the original judicial direction. https://lawlens.in/stories/rti-penalty-is-unsustainable-without-a-reasoned-finding-of-deliberate-and-mala-fide-withho-762f6abff52242d8b16233c4291515cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:06:43.859Z RTI penalty is unsustainable without a reasoned finding of deliberate and mala fide withholding. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-does-not-permit-interference-with-concurrent-factual-findings-abs-50221483bc1b4bbd8e9537908fcf2e80/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:06:22.810Z Article 227 jurisdiction does not permit interference with concurrent factual findings absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-must-determine-the-landlordtenant-relationship-before-striking-out-the-defence-und-85e7117f806a4d01b986637d7a13f5a5/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:06:21.027Z A court must determine the landlord–tenant relationship before striking out the defence under Section 7(3). https://lawlens.in/stories/unauthorized-withdrawal-of-panchayat-funds-absent-deception-or-dishonest-inducement-does-n-7a453ac5190147d79c472deff6f5b2d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:05:55.713Z Unauthorized withdrawal of Panchayat funds, absent deception or dishonest inducement, does not constitute cheating under Section 420 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-filing-commercial-appeals-is-condoned-only-exceptionally-upon-proof-of-genuine-su-d398136fa7134dfca6d25f0dbd10e137/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:05:49.364Z Delay in filing commercial appeals is condoned only exceptionally upon proof of genuine sufficient cause. https://lawlens.in/stories/appointment-upheld-for-now-despite-prima-facie-fake-phd-university-ordered-to-conduct-fres-d5171a194c764f3dab00cbd118b05264/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T13:00:06.100Z Appointment upheld for now despite prima facie fake PhD; university ordered to conduct fresh inquiry https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-of-private-schools-not-being-state-instrumentalities-must-seek-redress-before-co-90da5740f2bc433b90bfb67a54936d0b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:56:38.192Z Employees of private schools, not being State instrumentalities, must seek redress before competent forums. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-33-2-b-approval-cannot-substitute-express-permission-required-under-section-33-1-b-396c327b2a354e7d8561bab37d171a9e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:56:24.711Z Section 33(2)(b) approval cannot substitute express permission required under Section 33(1)(b). https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-retrospective-circular-cannot-impose-cabinet-approval-requirements-on-prior-reappoin-525e4b4d4a9f4feaa46c8704ca86e96a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:56:21.709Z A non-retrospective circular cannot impose Cabinet-approval requirements on prior reappointments. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-account-freezes-require-magistrate-authorization-within-three-months-disputed-19a23505bdce4e269a15322f294f8635/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:56:08.757Z Cyber-fraud account freezes require Magistrate authorization within three months; disputed sums may remain in fixed deposits. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-27-weeks-and-6-days-madhya-pradesh-high-court-permits-termination-of-rape-survivors-pre-2d759ff75055437692fe29f6692aab58/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:56:04.686Z At 27 weeks and 6 days, Madhya Pradesh High Court permits termination of rape survivor’s pregnancy, directs preservation of fetal DNA evidence https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-related-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-amounts-remain-in-fixed-d-5979f72b554a41ef90d7f19dae3df406/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:56:00.479Z Cybercrime-related bank accounts must be unfrozen, while disputed amounts remain in fixed deposits pending judicial authorization. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-inconsistencies-in-eyewitness-testimony-and-investigative-lapses-warranted-acquit-d364f22a05ed479b948330a8a84bb871/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:54:40.049Z Material inconsistencies in eyewitness testimony and investigative lapses warranted acquittal on benefit of reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-evidence-of-pecuniary-advantage-means-no-conviction-under-pc-act-section-13-1-d-supreme-641dfae547c74558aecd289987af6bae/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:53:17.206Z No evidence of pecuniary advantage means no conviction under PC Act Section 13(1)(d), Supreme Court acquits Assam official https://lawlens.in/stories/suppression-of-material-facts-and-absence-of-bona-fide-cause-bar-condonation-of-inordinate-21e0a4889e1340008d9ab3f00e31df16/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:50:54.327Z Suppression of material facts and absence of bona fide cause bar condonation of inordinate delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/poor-widow-entitled-to-family-pension-arrears-from-husbands-death-not-merely-from-date-of-8c37d1b4b146467dbdbcbd9591bac7c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:50:51.583Z Poor widow entitled to family pension arrears from husband’s death, not merely from date of claim: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/financial-constraints-cannot-justify-withholding-undisputed-retiral-dues-owed-by-public-au-98c19b430d0144d19b33d18990276bc3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:46:03.250Z Financial constraints cannot justify withholding undisputed retiral dues owed by public authorities. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-ordinarily-will-not-interfere-with-remand-orders-absent-exceptional-ille-7f15833d287842dbaff4f22d8549610f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:46:00.940Z Writ jurisdiction ordinarily will not interfere with remand orders absent exceptional illegality or procedural injustice. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-pending-countersignature-applications-expeditiously-with-condition-bc13b90043e84aee89fcd263f30bec29/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:45:57.193Z Authorities must decide pending countersignature applications expeditiously, with conditional liberty to ply within the State. https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-non-appearance-warrants-recall-of-dismissal-and-restoration-of-an-admitted-writ-5a4434bc0fc545d0badf28a11a0361de/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:45:54.334Z Bona fide non-appearance warrants recall of dismissal and restoration of an admitted writ petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/fera-penalties-must-be-reasoned-and-proportionate-falling-within-the-statutory-maximum-alo-f4afa9e3e50745c28b1a12651457f4ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:45:26.111Z FERA penalties must be reasoned and proportionate; falling within the statutory maximum alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/13-year-patent-stalemate-involving-iit-bombay-bombay-high-court-recognises-scientist-as-ow-b568a02851f04c22aa14ae266273f4c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:42:44.346Z 13-year patent stalemate involving IIT Bombay: Bombay High Court recognises scientist as owner after worldwide assignment and orders fresh processing https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-is-denied-where-accused-allegedly-commit-armed-abduction-and-robbery-by-impersonating-7f475785ea28481e9f2332cb7e62cfb0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:41:36.008Z Bail is denied where accused allegedly commit armed abduction and robbery by impersonating police officers. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-regularization-service-counts-as-qualifying-service-entitling-employees-to-choose-the-08825f2d853442f5ac792c7dd0de3632/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:41:15.748Z Pre-regularization service counts as qualifying service, entitling employees to choose the old or new pension scheme. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-397-conviction-cannot-stand-where-injuries-are-simple-and-no-attempt-to-cause-deat-1cccc34ea9e6489f9db79e2cf4869348/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:40:54.369Z Section 397 conviction cannot stand where injuries are simple and no attempt to cause death or grievous hurt is proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/consolidated-arbitration-before-the-first-appointed-arbitrator-is-appropriate-for-intercon-39a94be6e28d4e9e839315d48af80aef/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:40:50.827Z Consolidated arbitration before the first-appointed arbitrator is appropriate for interconnected cross-project claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-i-rule-10-cpc-is-inapplicable-before-rent-controllers-who-are-persona-designata-81e6170b502943af880d04a75f740220/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:36:29.529Z Order I Rule 10 CPC is inapplicable before Rent Controllers, who are persona designata. https://lawlens.in/stories/benami-applicability-to-alleged-joint-family-properties-is-a-factual-issue-unsuitable-for-54f3819f17cc463ca1bc52381621519c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:36:28.792Z Benami applicability to alleged joint-family properties is a factual issue unsuitable for rejection under Order VII Rule 11. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-assess-bona-fide-pre-existing-adoption-not-reject-compassionate-appointme-9aae50c374b64af9924401c8d53cbfd9/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:36:25.929Z Authorities must assess bona fide pre-existing adoption, not reject compassionate appointment solely by the registered deed’s date. https://lawlens.in/stories/aggrieved-parties-must-pursue-statutory-remedies-under-the-pdr-act-before-invoking-writ-ju-6c554cd9132e477ca6476020a93e8d98/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:36:25.129Z Aggrieved parties must pursue statutory remedies under the PDR Act before invoking writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/withholding-foundational-video-evidence-and-denying-cross-examination-vitiates-departmenta-7e63c62a391b4947bd2596cd7e64093c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:36:23.286Z Withholding foundational video evidence and denying cross-examination vitiates departmental dismissal for violating natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-technical-forensic-error-without-proof-of-dishonest-intent-does-not-constitute-misconduc-c2df0da0d61a46458383755b0433de96/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:36:21.483Z A technical forensic error, without proof of dishonest intent, does not constitute misconduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-lapses-under-section-52a-ndps-act-do-not-invalidate-conviction-where-recovery-a-35a96d092dc942df99dd385c48048103/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:36:20.804Z Procedural lapses under Section 52A NDPS Act do not invalidate conviction where recovery and chain of custody are proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-166-ipc-prosecution-cannot-proceed-where-the-allegedly-disobeyed-legal-direction-w-836029b2ef514e3fa37b61918b074acf/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:36:18.521Z Section 166 IPC prosecution cannot proceed where the allegedly disobeyed legal direction was no longer subsisting. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-jurisdiction-cannot-resolve-disputed-technical-compliance-issues-arising-from-04d2a97b6bfb4163bdcb5a1392a8fea9/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:36:15.646Z Article 226 jurisdiction cannot resolve disputed technical compliance issues arising from contractual debarment. https://lawlens.in/stories/change-in-headquarters-constitutes-inter-station-deputation-attracting-deputation-allowanc-021ebd6f2965499e8e41cdcc0c88f5f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:31:14.674Z Change in headquarters constitutes inter-station deputation, attracting deputation allowance at 10%. https://lawlens.in/stories/performance-guarantee-proceeds-cannot-be-retained-without-proof-and-quantification-of-corr-d971c84265194873a8e1e1a81a370933/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:31:11.116Z Performance guarantee proceeds cannot be retained without proof and quantification of corresponding loss. https://lawlens.in/stories/institution-of-a-possession-suit-terminates-familial-permissive-occupation-separate-notice-0357d87a9e764b9bbeff2698e4144322/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:30:07.114Z Institution of a possession suit terminates familial permissive occupation; separate notice is unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-must-determine-legal-representative-status-under-order-xxii-rule-5-before-4740a7ec277642a8a2384aa59e37daf0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:26:53.793Z Appellate Courts Must Determine Legal-Representative Status Under Order XXII Rule 5 Before Rejecting Substitution. https://lawlens.in/stories/execution-objections-were-rightly-rejected-where-the-claimants-identity-and-property-did-n-7b7e2cba3d334f75a885a84825f4d2b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:26:51.314Z Execution objections were rightly rejected where the claimant’s identity and property did not match the decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-disturb-concurrent-eviction-findings-absent-perversity-illegality-o-671408a2a8414862954fc4c820ad1ce3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:26:48.361Z Judicial review cannot disturb concurrent eviction findings absent perversity, illegality, or procedural infirmity. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-19-msmed-act-requires-75-pre-deposit-of-the-award-amount-including-interest-accrue-378066dd3b9849ec8ffaa4fd070e476b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:26:46.023Z Section 19 MSMED Act requires 75% pre-deposit of the award amount, including interest accrued until deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-privity-of-contract-a-competing-service-provider-cannot-be-held-liable-for-an-lcos-430f51a696a2488786b316b2f057eda7/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:21:19.474Z Absent privity of contract, a competing service provider cannot be held liable for an LCO’s dues. https://lawlens.in/stories/pay-fixation-under-rule-11-not-rule-7-applies-to-employees-promoted-before-revised-pay-ado-ff90b7d9eeba468e8f873872fd10d767/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:20:24.189Z Pay fixation under Rule 11, not Rule 7, applies to employees promoted before revised-pay adoption who opted from promotion date. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-acquittal-representation-against-dismissal-must-be-considered-under-rule-12-by-the-co-c979b525ee9a4311a0f3bf3d9621b50c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:20:16.635Z Post-acquittal representation against dismissal must be considered under Rule 12 by the competent authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-matrimonial-criminal-proceedings-under-article-226-following-a-genuin-00fccc2a54534936b067865767d7c341/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:18:44.972Z High Court may quash matrimonial criminal proceedings under Article 226 following a genuine, voluntary settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-grants-bail-to-alleged-fake-passport-agent-after-10-months-in-custody-74d6ca87f81141258d139ab6066738f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:16:44.639Z Calcutta High Court grants bail to alleged fake-passport agent after 10 months in custody, citing chronic lung disease and lack of charges in predicate cases https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-grants-bail-to-man-accused-of-extorting-crores-by-posing-as-an-ed-offi-cfe6e709ebf04a57987a9c9912f8e452/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:16:38.766Z Calcutta High Court grants bail to man accused of extorting crores by posing as an ED officer after over a year in custody https://lawlens.in/stories/a-transferee-special-court-must-issue-summons-before-warranting-accused-already-released-o-fe7a0337be5d436e90de4825a9cf7ec8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:16:37.694Z A transferee Special Court must issue summons before warranting accused already released on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/clear-seven-day-notice-for-no-confidence-motions-excludes-both-service-and-meeting-dates-f6cff9096b88402a9e8373f88eec71d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:16:33.542Z Clear seven-day notice for no-confidence motions excludes both service and meeting dates. https://lawlens.in/stories/credible-testimony-of-a-child-victim-corroborated-by-medical-evidence-sustains-conviction-06cfe8d8c1d0443a95891b301139af24/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:15:55.234Z Credible testimony of a child victim, corroborated by medical evidence, sustains conviction under the POCSO Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/cancellation-of-industrial-land-allotment-is-valid-where-the-allottee-fails-to-commence-op-bf3433a4121744f7a459b190d92f877c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:08:27.962Z Cancellation of industrial land allotment is valid where the allottee fails to commence operations and permits encroachment. https://lawlens.in/stories/aicte-compliant-study-leave-entitles-faculty-to-full-salary-barring-recovery-under-inconsi-04a59395abea4ccdbc1f87bd1289eac3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:07:37.806Z AICTE-compliant study leave entitles faculty to full salary, barring recovery under inconsistent State rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-must-reflect-properly-assessed-income-and-prescribed-conventional-amounts-for-a3d8574d99a5408cb19388b1ea1684ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:07:25.984Z Compensation must reflect properly assessed income and prescribed conventional amounts for consortium, estate, and funeral expenses. https://lawlens.in/stories/lump-sum-compensation-may-replace-reinstatement-and-back-wages-for-illegally-terminated-da-f0d1cda1e52948b980dc7fbd4383c6be/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:07:24.739Z Lump-sum compensation may replace reinstatement and back wages for illegally terminated daily-wage workers. https://lawlens.in/stories/unrebutted-charge-sheet-and-police-records-sustain-negligence-findings-in-motor-accident-c-c9b87ea4f0b54965aa97ac2a9d328ca8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:07:23.667Z Unrebutted charge-sheet and police records sustain negligence findings in motor accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-reflect-correctly-assessed-income-and-standardized-damage-a9211171ca1e4dfa89b284364e7f5084/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:07:21.615Z Motor accident compensation must reflect correctly assessed income and standardized damages under conventional heads. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-apply-prevailing-skilled-worker-minimum-wages-when-assessing-compensation-abse-f03af10390854f2cad341321b49ab623/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:07:20.062Z Courts must apply prevailing skilled-worker minimum wages when assessing compensation absent reliable income evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-clearance-of-btc-back-paper-cannot-retrospectively-cure-ineligibility-on-the-ap-fca0ddea7cd05e209efd517c469326a6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:06:33.951Z Subsequent clearance of BTC back-paper cannot retrospectively cure ineligibility on the application cutoff date. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-amendment-without-proof-of-due-diligence-is-impermissible-when-existing-evidence-a-ea37fce4fb74453c8dfb601d2fd0e107/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:06:22.199Z Belated amendment without proof of due diligence is impermissible when existing evidence already establishes the relevant facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/amendment-after-trial-requires-due-diligence-absent-such-proof-belated-amendments-are-righ-7794e33269a04c60af7b96e5e399d1c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T12:06:13.418Z Amendment after trial requires due diligence; absent such proof, belated amendments are rightly rejected. https://lawlens.in/stories/associations-lack-locus-standi-to-pursue-writ-petitions-claiming-service-benefits-for-memb-cce6c0cb25484752a407a9bb0fbafcd6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:55:48.931Z Associations lack locus standi to pursue writ petitions claiming service benefits for members. https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-citizens-act-cannot-be-invoked-to-evict-an-estranged-daughter-in-law-from-her-share-d2ada6f824fb46fc818edf1dd327476f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:48:14.134Z Senior Citizens Act cannot be invoked to evict an estranged daughter-in-law from her shared household. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-separately-intimate-gst-proceedings-uploaded-under-additional-notices-and-order-0847561cba6f4057b1ce924fc87adec3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:46:03.160Z Failure to separately intimate GST proceedings uploaded under “Additional Notices and Orders” violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/custody-of-a-minor-cannot-be-adjudicated-ex-parte-without-effective-notice-and-hearing-b065c1c7b6474a1abe94b536162b9c3a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:38:37.362Z Custody of a minor cannot be adjudicated ex parte without effective notice and hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-changes-in-adjudicatory-forums-apply-retrospectively-absent-contrary-legislativ-0ddfa0d304114537a0f24b10020f16da/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:38:35.782Z Procedural changes in adjudicatory forums apply retrospectively absent contrary legislative intent. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-contrary-to-the-record-and-without-section-37-compliance-is-liable-to-annulme-06a275df7cc94c1aa082d02eedaa05b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:38:33.641Z Bail granted contrary to the record and without Section 37 compliance is liable to annulment. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-concerning-interpretation-enforcement-and-recall-of-a-consent-settlement-were-ref-af9118601fc14bf492f8434742e166d7/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:27:55.121Z Disputes concerning interpretation, enforcement, and recall of a consent settlement were referred to arbitration. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-43-d-5-uapas-bail-bar-does-not-apply-to-offences-under-sections-10-and-13-417dcf478e394c50b8fb90a08980eedd/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:27:47.038Z Section 43-D(5) UAPA’s bail bar does not apply to offences under Sections 10 and 13. https://lawlens.in/stories/passport-authorities-must-consider-minors-date-of-birth-corrections-notwithstanding-the-fi-be505c4e00984a4f9d5950812b2546b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:27:43.941Z Passport authorities must consider minors’ date-of-birth corrections notwithstanding the five-year limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquiescence-and-prolonged-delay-bar-belated-challenge-to-an-order-condoning-appellate-del-d345a3724eaf44c1bf6d652e3d030fd9/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:27:36.473Z Acquiescence and prolonged delay bar belated challenge to an order condoning appellate delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-high-court-quashes-preventive-detention-order-holds-vague-allegations-denied-detainee-5d0c893dc75f4e7eb5af33b0de2a0982/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:27:35.676Z J&K High Court quashes preventive detention order, holds vague allegations denied detainee an effective representation https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-23-transfer-restrictions-do-not-apply-to-development-authority-employees-absent-const-41919ce72c8945c5818ffb33d98901fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:27:29.076Z Rule 23 transfer restrictions do not apply to Development Authority employees absent constituted service cadres. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-dying-declaration-specifically-implicated-co-accused-while-allegations-2e043d3583d95bbe897d8eaf8fa2617a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:23:24.303Z Bail granted where dying declaration specifically implicated co-accused, while allegations against the mother-in-law remained general. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-acquittal-does-not-preclude-an-independent-finding-of-negligence-in-mact-proceedi-09b59979a1eb492b9c7aae2c548bb079/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:20:31.446Z Criminal acquittal does not preclude an independent finding of negligence in MACT proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/lump-sum-compensation-may-replace-reinstatement-and-back-wages-for-illegally-terminated-da-ada45e179e0b4d40a72843e84599935b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:18:50.719Z Lump-sum compensation may replace reinstatement and back wages for illegally terminated daily-wage workers. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-employee-caring-for-child-with-benchmark-disability-cannot-face-routine-transfe-dd5995d0ae7740e287c0a2e773046409/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:18:28.561Z Government employee caring for child with benchmark disability cannot face routine transfer while disability certificate remains valid, Delhi High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/suo-motu-forfeiture-proceedings-initiated-after-unreasonable-delay-cannot-be-sustained-aga-ec17e7b14aab46e0bbded986f2635be2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:18:07.873Z Suo motu forfeiture proceedings initiated after unreasonable delay cannot be sustained against bona fide purchasers. https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-corrected-delhi-obc-certificates-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-later-issuance-or-omi-6f97a817b5aa41378f8542cad4658ffc/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:17:42.452Z Valid corrected Delhi OBC certificates cannot be rejected solely for later issuance or omitted ancestral certificate details. https://lawlens.in/stories/illegal-termination-of-daily-wagers-does-not-automatically-warrant-reinstatement-and-back-4971e24828e54ae9b56dacdc2620c86f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:17:35.258Z Illegal termination of daily wagers does not automatically warrant reinstatement and back wages; lump-sum compensation may suffice. https://lawlens.in/stories/passenger-risk-coverage-depends-on-premium-paid-not-the-policys-liability-only-title-afd4955523a244248719adc469a4bb37/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:17:32.352Z Passenger risk coverage depends on premium paid, not the policy’s “liability-only” title. https://lawlens.in/stories/illegally-terminated-daily-wagers-may-receive-lump-sum-compensation-instead-of-reinstateme-79ae9d5d761a418db8278639b20850c7/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:15:20.899Z Illegally terminated daily wagers may receive lump-sum compensation instead of reinstatement and back wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/impugned-rejection-orders-quashed-authorities-must-independently-decide-fresh-regularisati-ae07e2d52bc9420dba1d0096d2e74a0b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:15:05.784Z Impugned rejection orders quashed; authorities must independently decide fresh regularisation application under applicable government policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-daily-wagers-lump-sum-compensation-may-replace-reinstatement-with-reference-delay-dedu-5616bf2fee20415abd6835151bf9e12f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:14:58.691Z For daily wagers, lump-sum compensation may replace reinstatement, with reference delay deducted from service. https://lawlens.in/stories/lump-sum-compensation-may-replace-reinstatement-and-back-wages-for-illegally-terminated-da-13139a5f0bd04799b5c3aa08494c3553/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:14:13.173Z Lump-sum compensation may replace reinstatement and back wages for illegally terminated daily-wage workers. https://lawlens.in/stories/lump-sum-compensation-may-replace-reinstatement-and-back-wages-for-illegally-terminated-da-c40ec4653a5540b0806c31d935e1cdec/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:14:10.247Z Lump-sum compensation may replace reinstatement and back wages for illegally terminated daily-wage workers. https://lawlens.in/stories/amice-cannot-be-treated-as-equivalent-to-amie-without-formal-recognition-by-a-competent-au-91025e0524cf4485bce7e9018cde97b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:13:57.329Z AMICE cannot be treated as equivalent to AMIE without formal recognition by a competent authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-custody-of-a-hindu-child-below-five-ordinarily-lies-with-the-mother-subject-to-wel-4b4f8403a0ab42ebbd81cdeb11955486/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:13:35.181Z Interim custody of a Hindu child below five ordinarily lies with the mother, subject to welfare. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-and-unexplained-delay-bars-a-service-claim-subsequent-representations-cannot-re-a670c001c05f4abd8d3c3db7aa76045c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:13:24.909Z Inordinate and unexplained delay bars a service claim; subsequent representations cannot revive a stale cause of action. https://lawlens.in/stories/successive-promotions-on-consecutive-days-render-the-employees-dni-pay-fixation-option-una-f9479108060a4e2fa61e6cd938c70da1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:13:18.399Z Successive promotions on consecutive days render the employee’s DNI pay-fixation option unavailable. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunals-cannot-reassess-disciplinary-evidence-or-substitute-punishment-absent-procedural-6c8eef703dbe46eeb3b15fb60ea09a9c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:13:04.486Z Tribunals cannot reassess disciplinary evidence or substitute punishment absent procedural illegality or shocking disproportionality. https://lawlens.in/stories/essential-qualifications-prescribed-by-recruitment-rules-cannot-be-relaxed-for-individual-76ab6c44979f46288769069ca81a78fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:12:38.750Z Essential qualifications prescribed by recruitment rules cannot be relaxed for individual candidates. https://lawlens.in/stories/retrospective-pay-fixation-cannot-be-restricted-to-association-members-similarly-situated-5adf363d07534b08be1528b5dbf1cf42/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:12:22.701Z Retrospective pay fixation cannot be restricted to association members; similarly situated employees are entitled to equal benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-a-timely-representation-seeking-recruitment-rule-relaxatio-e98b397561e441179fccf5cca7d1f8df/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:12:00.459Z Competent authority must decide a timely representation seeking recruitment-rule relaxation by a reasoned order within 30 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-dismissal-cannot-rest-solely-on-a-coerced-confession-without-corroborating-ev-e41dca5caf9e4f43a67cd77ce87f8675/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:11:37.704Z Departmental dismissal cannot rest solely on a coerced confession without corroborating evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-delay-cannot-prejudice-promotion-eligible-service-awards-must-be-considered-2af0edd7f14e4375b038bac9ffcc8a9d/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:11:29.469Z Administrative delay cannot prejudice promotion; eligible service awards must be considered through a Review DPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-nps-to-ops-conversion-representations-by-reasoned-orders-under-app-809952c7ff2741f6b57fe744eeaf1362/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:11:28.481Z Authorities must decide NPS-to-OPS conversion representations by reasoned orders under applicable rules, including parity claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-of-dpc-assessments-is-limited-absent-arbitrariness-mala-fides-or-illegalit-61c212d222254c44813ba93c41fb678c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:09:51.673Z Judicial review of DPC assessments is limited absent arbitrariness, mala fides, or illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-100-pension-cut-upheld-for-thirteen-years-of-unauthorised-absence-5a30f00b32214f8b9d25125648f6de62/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:09:51.160Z Permanent 100% pension cut upheld for thirteen years of unauthorised absence. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-agent-services-used-by-an-nbfc-for-loan-recovery-qualify-as-eligible-input-servic-5050dec2fa224b6fbf2aad88dcc8f3de/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:09:20.743Z Recovery-agent services used by an NBFC for loan recovery qualify as eligible input services. https://lawlens.in/stories/sad-refund-cannot-be-denied-solely-for-generic-sale-descriptions-where-documentary-correla-69b2f63a44b84b9d9d2b8f63640b3769/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:09:08.474Z SAD refund cannot be denied solely for generic sale descriptions where documentary correlation is established. https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-specific-procedural-conditions-cannot-automatically-defeat-excise-exemption-for-el-7f9bce39e5e643cfbf0500b9856fe1a8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:09:00.357Z Customs-specific procedural conditions cannot automatically defeat excise exemption for eligible domestic supplies. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-customs-brokers-kyc-lapse-without-nexus-to-smuggling-cannot-attract-penalties-under-sect-ef32e267aebe4555adec1468df7bdf08/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:08:43.069Z A Customs Broker’s KYC lapse, without nexus to smuggling, cannot attract penalties under Sections 114(i) or 117. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-company-cannot-claim-cenvat-credit-on-cvd-paid-by-a-separate-legal-entity-eabb801154844ee68eb89aa88754522b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:08:19.479Z A company cannot claim CENVAT credit on CVD paid by a separate legal entity. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-under-section-11bb-runs-from-the-original-electronic-refund-application-not-subse-311edda2993543108a82dc1624515c72/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:08:07.199Z Interest under Section 11BB runs from the original electronic refund application, not subsequent physical filing. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2011-group-insurance-qualifies-as-input-service-under-the-wide-activities-relating-to-d9db923767d24327a2e6c0f4757499db/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:07:42.528Z Pre-2011 group insurance qualifies as input service under the wide “activities relating to business” definition. https://lawlens.in/stories/conventional-compensation-heads-must-be-enhanced-to-16-500-each-for-funeral-expenses-and-l-28b54eebc4d94984b032081dc7d7b25c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:06:40.140Z Conventional compensation heads must be enhanced to ₹16,500 each for funeral expenses and loss of estate, and ₹44,000 per parent for consortium. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-enhanced-by-50-000-for-inadequate-amounts-awarded-under-conventional-heads-72166c66fa41450fa27cabe9c809b3e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:06:34.036Z Compensation enhanced by ₹50,000 for inadequate amounts awarded under conventional heads. https://lawlens.in/stories/mandatory-cooperative-training-qualification-is-a-condition-precedent-to-appointment-not-m-aa6266ecf9c94455b7fccfaed44d2851/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:06:06.364Z Mandatory cooperative training qualification is a condition precedent to appointment, not merely selection. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidature-cannot-be-rejected-for-criminal-case-suppression-absent-proof-of-the-candidate-164ce90b69684364ac41de98b2d7db40/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:06:03.119Z Candidature cannot be rejected for criminal-case suppression absent proof of the candidate’s knowledge. https://lawlens.in/stories/lawful-departmental-action-without-intentional-instigation-or-aid-does-not-constitute-abet-5b465ce1d59742bb9c2b41ae56548db2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:05:39.830Z Lawful departmental action, without intentional instigation or aid, does not constitute abetment of suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-59-a-i-of-the-m-p-excise-act-bars-anticipatory-bail-for-section-34-2-offences-invo-cc39fd4365fe4731a6e050647cbcb6b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:05:32.571Z Section 59-A(i) of the M.P. Excise Act bars anticipatory bail for Section 34(2) offences involving over 50 bulk litres. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unregistered-agreement-to-sell-remains-admissible-for-specific-performance-subject-to-c-a3d77ec7a9e14028a03ebbf63c3a63d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:04:42.102Z An unregistered agreement to sell remains admissible for specific performance, subject to curing stamp deficiency. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25-b-8-revision-cannot-introduce-a-new-jurisdictional-objection-based-on-unpleaded-c0143d0e5de6469a924e7eb00fe81daa/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T11:04:31.888Z Section 25-B(8) revision cannot introduce a new jurisdictional objection based on unpleaded facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenges-to-sarfaesi-auction-emd-forfeiture-must-be-pursued-before-the-drt-c29ee4b93d854c09937fc10cf30aa019/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:55:47.685Z Challenges to SARFAESI auction EMD forfeiture must be pursued before the DRT. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-agreement-to-sell-does-not-extinguish-an-existing-tenancy-absent-proven-surrender-or-ch-fc7f8d4a206a55dbb9d867ab9468fcf2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:46:18.155Z An agreement to sell does not extinguish an existing tenancy absent proven surrender or change in possession. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-inspection-under-order-xviii-rule-18-must-aid-evidence-not-independently-gather-it-0ded5dce61e947288a390b0b3d25413b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:43:50.072Z Court inspection under Order XVIII Rule 18 must aid evidence, not independently gather it. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-cannot-avoid-liability-for-permit-breach-without-specific-pleadings-and-cogent-pro-ec52bc8c58804ed289a11812f619360f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:37:51.209Z Insurer cannot avoid liability for permit breach without specific pleadings and cogent proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-sealed-cover-proceedings-require-ad-hoc-promotion-from-juniors-promotion-date-ex-5311b2284aa74243ad92b2b15a79cd63/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:37:48.895Z Prolonged sealed-cover proceedings require ad hoc promotion from juniors’ promotion date, excluding arrears until final outcome. https://lawlens.in/stories/replacing-the-small-cadre-roster-with-a-50-point-promotional-roster-is-legally-valid-e3b801a975844091bfd91e18de9613cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:37:48.633Z Replacing the small-cadre roster with a 50-point promotional roster is legally valid. https://lawlens.in/stories/requiring-an-obc-ncl-certificate-for-the-prescribed-financial-year-does-not-alter-recruitm-afb7a476173e42329e2e822631958a3e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:37:38.177Z Requiring an OBC (NCL) certificate for the prescribed financial year does not alter recruitment criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/institute-admits-101-students-beyond-sanctioned-intake-despite-rejection-bombay-hc-denies-749cdd0759ec4e5aa3bffb6f393a993a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:34:40.212Z Institute Admits 101 Students Beyond Sanctioned Intake Despite Rejection; Bombay HC Denies Exam Relief and Imposes ₹50,000 Costs https://lawlens.in/stories/railways-cannot-screen-out-commission-vendors-entitled-to-regularisation-under-its-1976-po-e710753d3aa04d9a9b0ef2b1e85bde4b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:26:29.628Z Railways cannot screen out commission vendors entitled to regularisation under its 1976 policy, Delhi High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/acquired-land-cannot-be-returned-to-erstwhile-owners-after-vesting-and-payment-of-compensa-9ef7383db0d344d7aab0d8ba748ff3a8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:07:37.622Z Acquired land cannot be returned to erstwhile owners after vesting and payment of compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-considering-the-accuseds-tender-age-pretrial-detention-and-likely-del-3dcbd5b375dc40e685d8215cf93bbe1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T10:06:21.606Z Regular bail granted considering the accused’s tender age, pretrial detention, and likely delay in trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-fir-pendency-cannot-justify-withholding-leave-encashment-absent-statutory-proceedings-f4cf0b3972a4443fafc73124c56877d2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:52:31.769Z Mere FIR pendency cannot justify withholding leave encashment absent statutory proceedings and a recovery finding. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-expired-noc-confers-no-vested-right-to-inter-divisional-transfer-or-joining-7f3d9c99bac5461a852edd3658f47922/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:52:31.036Z An expired NOC confers no vested right to inter-divisional transfer or joining. https://lawlens.in/stories/upgraded-pay-from-1-january-1996-must-be-granted-where-facts-mirror-binding-precedent-32d55119321c4dcca3ac9a369a12cf36/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:52:30.554Z Upgraded pay from 1 January 1996 must be granted where facts mirror binding precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/identically-situated-inspectors-and-superintendents-qualify-for-upgraded-pay-scales-notion-38cd9d379f5243be8428b74084f1715a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:52:23.248Z Identically situated Inspectors and Superintendents qualify for upgraded pay scales notionally from 1 January 1996. https://lawlens.in/stories/citibanks-emi-loan-interest-via-credit-card-accounts-is-not-taxable-as-service-cestat-sets-2d8422d975ff49b8a36e54473d2c6c3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:52:22.373Z Citibank’s EMI-loan interest via credit-card accounts is not taxable as service, CESTAT sets aside ₹249.34-crore demand https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-chargesheet-restitution-and-absence-of-dishonest-intent-warrant-quashing-provident-fun-077adad3612f47d69e9a5dd4c3167433/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:46:17.206Z Pre-chargesheet restitution and absence of dishonest intent warrant quashing provident-fund criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/adjudication-under-order-xxi-rule-98-results-in-an-appealable-decree-precluding-article-22-be96380a871e4a8f8284c6756cae68c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:37:12.193Z Adjudication under Order XXI Rule 98 results in an appealable decree, precluding Article 227 jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164s-5-lakh-fixed-compensation-applies-retrospectively-to-pre-amendment-motor-acci-e2b9ce5fa434427cb2c85727ecaba984/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:28:16.322Z Section 164’s ₹5 lakh fixed compensation applies retrospectively to pre-amendment motor accident death claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-76-apportionment-proceedings-require-a-claimant-to-demonstrate-a-subsisting-right-2061de3e43364381a3fbd38adb79364b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:28:14.095Z Section 76 apportionment proceedings require a claimant to demonstrate a subsisting right or interest in acquired land. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-possessory-injunction-is-maintainable-without-declaration-where-settled-possession-of-an-c4bbaa7fda6b4f55ba84d3232e4c0461/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:27:33.586Z A possessory injunction is maintainable without declaration where settled possession of an orchard is proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-35g-appeals-are-not-maintainable-against-cestat-directions-issued-under-rule-41-5a854d0a166c43fa8d2038f8b8bd139e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:26:32.209Z Section 35G appeals are not maintainable against CESTAT directions issued under Rule 41. https://lawlens.in/stories/low-fat-content-alone-without-proof-of-statutory-adulteration-cannot-sustain-conviction-un-89056ff4bea846b28bcd08911e37b611/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:26:26.945Z Low fat content alone, without proof of statutory adulteration, cannot sustain conviction under the PFA Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/repair-and-renovation-of-an-existing-structure-do-not-constitute-prohibited-construction-u-7e195bbe2af64497941b225db14195a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:15:39.697Z Repair and renovation of an existing structure do not constitute prohibited construction under the AMASR Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/helmet-non-use-alone-cannot-establish-contributory-negligence-absent-evidence-linking-it-t-ecaf1481ef1544f798a3c084077350d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:15:38.804Z Helmet non-use alone cannot establish contributory negligence absent evidence linking it to the accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/contributory-negligence-cannot-be-imposed-without-sustainable-evidence-and-cannot-rest-on-b46b3b56c34047e9a96e0f6711df2eae/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:15:32.807Z Contributory negligence cannot be imposed without sustainable evidence and cannot rest on surmises. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-sheet-prima-facie-establishes-negligence-in-mact-proceedings-assessed-on-the-prep-397fdc90d8ae40cb8182ba2f3350675c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:15:28.637Z A charge-sheet prima facie establishes negligence in MACT proceedings, assessed on the preponderance of probabilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-quashed-where-victim-voluntarily-left-matrimonial-home-and-denied-allegations-of-coerc-b3baeec2895c41c89a01029fccc0b7f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:15:27.745Z FIR quashed where victim voluntarily left matrimonial home and denied allegations of coercion. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-bear-uniform-interest-from-claim-filing-until-realization-2cecace24ae3498398678d61f6c578b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:15:25.451Z Motor accident compensation must bear uniform interest from claim filing until realization; split rates are impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-signatory-cannot-be-prosecuted-under-section-138-for-a-cheque-drawn-from-anothers-ac-31d3b7a425384af0bb09411e7d0ce82c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:15:16.065Z A non-signatory cannot be prosecuted under Section 138 for a cheque drawn from another’s account. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-negligence-without-requisite-knowledge-or-gross-rashness-attracts-neither-section-304-bce6c4171ca244d2b9f51d8c6b209e97/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:15:13.395Z Mere negligence without requisite knowledge or gross rashness attracts neither Section 304 Part II nor 304A IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/lokayukta-lacks-jurisdiction-over-section-97-5-removal-proceedings-orders-passed-are-void-c2e360eb40b24f2eb10d83fe84f5e9a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:05:53.936Z Lokayukta lacks jurisdiction over Section 97(5) removal proceedings; orders passed are void ab initio. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-later-prospective-statutory-amendment-cannot-validate-an-earlier-transfer-made-without-l-63edf4cc224e4423856cc2014f4e90fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:05:46.644Z A later prospective statutory amendment cannot validate an earlier transfer made without lawful authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/limitation-for-recovery-from-an-employee-begins-upon-shortage-assessment-not-subsequent-de-7a5ab57ceec34293aa4aa11bc6c86771/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T09:04:34.291Z Limitation for recovery from an employee begins upon shortage assessment, not subsequent demand. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-upholds-ccis-decision-to-let-builders-association-participate-in-cement-c-932590c831ff4884a813f9716149e83a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:59:23.994Z Delhi High Court upholds CCI’s decision to let Builders’ Association participate in cement cartel probe against Ultratech and other manufacturers https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-corrected-delhi-obc-certificates-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-later-issuance-or-omi-312f688ad55b45cd97c450aaff58d0cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:58:27.015Z Valid corrected Delhi OBC certificates cannot be rejected solely for later issuance or omitted ancestral certificate details. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-officiating-service-followed-by-regular-appointment-must-be-regularized-with-ru-dbc687ed96ca4201ab0fad7fa981da6b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:47:41.273Z Continuous officiating service followed by regular appointment must be regularized with Rule 96 financial benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-a-charge-memo-is-premature-where-alleged-private-conduct-could-constitute-mis-61fe70abfb3b48d7afd4303f297fa837/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:41:37.747Z Challenge to a charge memo is premature where alleged private conduct could constitute misconduct under service rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/upon-exoneration-sealed-cover-recommendations-require-notional-promotion-from-the-immediat-c3a3499ea447486db7a495a5c2c89174/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:41:27.406Z Upon exoneration, sealed-cover recommendations require notional promotion from the immediate junior’s promotion date. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-reappraise-disciplinary-evidence-absent-natural-justice-violations-fae3436265324ba49311406838a126ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:41:26.070Z Judicial review cannot reappraise disciplinary evidence absent natural justice violations, procedural irregularity, or perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-of-a-teacher-for-proved-misconduct-toward-female-students-upheld-inquiry-satisfied-3515396e4d7a48649f87de8dc71fb35c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:41:22.145Z Removal of a teacher for proved misconduct toward female students upheld; inquiry satisfied natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-reassess-disciplinary-evidence-absent-procedural-unfairness-pervers-ead06001ad924e5aa2b69cde374a440b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:41:14.725Z Judicial review cannot reassess disciplinary evidence absent procedural unfairness, perversity, or jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employees-nepp-option-to-retain-bcr-promotion-is-binding-and-precludes-claiming-earlier-e9b4aa92b6004d1f9cfa44faf4580220/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:39:40.724Z An employee’s NEPP option to retain BCR promotion is binding and precludes claiming earlier upgradation. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-is-proportionate-for-proven-misappropriation-of-public-funds-after-adequate-discip-e228755dcc274e1d813eee6c82b6d06a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:39:35.684Z Removal is proportionate for proven misappropriation of public funds after adequate disciplinary opportunity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-higher-qualification-cannot-cure-non-compliance-with-expressly-prescribed-essential-qual-d6c74114de6748bb814e7f52bb9ecb12/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:39:31.683Z A higher qualification cannot cure non-compliance with expressly prescribed essential qualifications absent an enabling rule. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-cannot-be-retrospectively-claimed-for-a-period-when-the-employee-was-not-borne-o-2b43c4f87a974af48250578b94752e56/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:39:30.641Z Seniority cannot be retrospectively claimed for a period when the employee was not borne on the cadre. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-service-as-a-voucher-paid-driver-does-not-confer-a-right-to-regularisation-ac577d9b279246e491a1d9a7a9a516c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:39:30.639Z Long service as a voucher-paid driver does not confer a right to regularisation. https://lawlens.in/stories/essential-qualifications-prescribed-by-recruitment-rules-cannot-be-relaxed-for-individual-12df0d8724554159a2648dc5396c0dca/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:39:29.418Z Essential qualifications prescribed by recruitment rules cannot be relaxed for individual candidates. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-pensionary-claim-for-five-year-qualifying-service-addition-thr-b4a9947647224ed28e720b9a8ccfb950/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:39:16.655Z Authorities must decide the pensionary claim for five-year qualifying-service addition through a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-tax-demand-based-on-form-26as-discrepancies-was-remanded-for-reconciliation-and-ve-815f4d060ee844f9a9bd874986e86550/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:38:59.140Z Service tax demand based on Form 26AS discrepancies was remanded for reconciliation and verification of payments. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-establish-sufficient-cause-justifies-dismissal-of-a-delayed-service-tax-appeal-42c5c705cef0441ca42dea7657f03af5/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:38:51.380Z Failure to establish sufficient cause justifies dismissal of a delayed service-tax appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-on-compassionate-grounds-is-not-claimable-for-dependent-parents-under-the-applica-eb4e862685b448dab576ea578bb8146a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:26:20.786Z Transfer on compassionate grounds is not claimable for dependent parents under the applicable policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-amended-regulation-3-a-i-cannot-retrospectively-authorise-revision-of-pre-amendment-pe-9d0cc3e8d9644259b4cffbec84857c52/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T08:08:58.682Z The amended Regulation 3(a)(i) cannot retrospectively authorise revision of pre-amendment permission orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/wakf-board-cannot-bypass-rule-54-5-by-constituting-an-ad-hoc-committee-a88f1da383744fbc8ad46b82c5eb0740/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:52:33.933Z Wakf Board cannot bypass Rule 54(5) by constituting an ad hoc committee. https://lawlens.in/stories/old-age-and-a-father-son-fiduciary-relationship-alone-do-not-establish-undue-influence-inv-c9a94b2f314852cba6b5602ae26a3467/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:46:07.241Z Old age and a father-son fiduciary relationship alone do not establish undue influence invalidating a Will. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-examination-of-the-investigating-officer-is-fatal-where-material-contradictions-and-in-36cc68c276e149b7a83c77625d020987/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:45:34.690Z Non-examination of the Investigating Officer is fatal where material contradictions and investigative lacunae prejudice the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-resume-cohabitation-for-one-year-after-a-restitution-decree-entitles-either-spo-444b3f95d7bf4218b7f4ea47e4ce5aad/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:45:27.077Z Failure to resume cohabitation for one year after a restitution decree entitles either spouse to divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-accord-identical-trained-pay-benefits-when-employees-claims-are-covered-b-3cb86f0a173a4068ad69f0553e7a7629/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:45:26.521Z Authorities must accord identical trained-pay benefits when employees’ claims are covered by binding precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/managing-director-must-decide-regularisation-representations-through-a-reasoned-speaking-o-d164c207642d40a9a422d4c54b6587c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:45:21.275Z Managing Director must decide regularisation representations through a reasoned, speaking order within 90 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-limits-do-not-by-themselves-oust-town-and-country-planning-jurisdiction-under-th-f54e83cb848043b3a3f7df9502d5606f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:43:34.380Z Municipal limits do not, by themselves, oust Town and Country Planning jurisdiction under the 1975 Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-prolonged-custody-non-supporting-eyewitnesses-and-absent-forens-d66772610eea4399a5671859f892bd0b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:43:30.833Z Regular bail granted where prolonged custody, non-supporting eyewitnesses, and absent forensic linkage weaken prosecution case. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-where-custodial-interrogation-is-necessary-to-investigate-substan-0ce4f1663ca247579b7beb59cbc2b40a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:43:30.566Z Anticipatory bail denied where custodial interrogation is necessary to investigate substantial financial misappropriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-unwarranted-where-serious-extortion-allegations-require-custodial-int-f1b794158b654e1481c50d99e513a0e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:43:30.445Z Anticipatory bail is unwarranted where serious extortion allegations require custodial interrogation. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-assistance-claims-finalized-under-2006-rules-cannot-be-reopened-to-seek-appo-3425f42e09e74f909de2f35e510b8829/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:43:24.007Z Compassionate assistance claims finalized under 2006 Rules cannot be reopened to seek appointment under 2019 Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-319-cr-p-c-permits-summoning-non-charge-sheeted-persons-on-specific-trial-evidence-0e558d3822124212ac1d5eecf13aecd1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:43:22.705Z Section 319 Cr.P.C. permits summoning non-charge-sheeted persons on specific trial evidence without conducting a mini-trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-compoundable-proceedings-on-genuine-compromise-where-the-dispute-d23c7b9091a74f81adba679a5b63cffc/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:43:22.331Z High Court may quash non-compoundable proceedings on genuine compromise where the dispute is private and societal impact negligible. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-slum-area-declaration-does-not-retrospectively-require-permission-for-pre-exist-b29184bec8254d11b752f81df76ade7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:36:43.603Z Subsequent slum-area declaration does not retrospectively require permission for pre-existing eviction execution. https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneous-family-pension-recovery-must-be-quashed-where-the-revised-ppo-confirms-no-overpa-5c2b70fe8ea8462599b030ed7b490410/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:28:52.010Z Erroneous family-pension recovery must be quashed where the revised PPO confirms no overpayment. https://lawlens.in/stories/retired-sai-employees-are-entitled-to-medical-reimbursement-at-serving-employee-rates-wher-09406fafaf984dc288e44d07f5ac3ec7/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:28:09.929Z Retired SAI employees are entitled to medical reimbursement at serving-employee rates where service rules are silent. https://lawlens.in/stories/casual-labourers-cannot-claim-regularization-without-documentary-proof-of-continuous-servi-1a4d7f9a82704101b014bd53e359cce4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:28:04.098Z Casual labourers cannot claim regularization without documentary proof of continuous service and subsisting engagement. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-permits-withdrawal-of-transfer-challenge-with-liberty-to-pursue-remedies-in-accor-789e2a4e280048dd9b2479a21f6431e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:27:42.978Z Tribunal permits withdrawal of transfer challenge with liberty to pursue remedies in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-party-cannot-seek-review-after-consenting-to-directions-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-d6622f3cc5ac47eb86bec41158f10c93/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:27:06.823Z A party cannot seek review after consenting to directions, absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-teachers-services-shall-continue-pending-reasoned-decisions-on-their-regulariz-b015cb080c974a60b246560a1127309c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:27:01.538Z Contractual teachers’ services shall continue pending reasoned decisions on their regularization representations until 31 March 2027. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2016-newsprint-imports-were-not-invalid-merely-because-the-importer-lacked-rni-registr-37ebe720d9c1485ba4cc5f48b64aedb4/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:26:56.154Z Pre-2016 newsprint imports were not invalid merely because the importer lacked RNI registration. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-the-applicants-eligibility-representation-through-a-reason-cd1574a3caa54f528b0bd8dcc494c3af/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:26:54.572Z Competent authority must decide the applicant’s eligibility representation through a reasoned and speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-28-cannot-reclassify-completed-nil-duty-assessments-where-no-differential-duty-is-35bb37bad1594a21866461f04d3ff5ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:26:53.720Z Section 28 cannot reclassify completed nil-duty assessments where no differential duty is demanded. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-treat-bona-fide-delay-caused-by-counsels-non-communication-as-sufficient-cause-d44c148000704b6b980d1168d4bb5d51/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:26:48.395Z Courts must treat bona fide delay caused by counsel’s non-communication as sufficient cause for condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/reasonable-requirement-to-start-a-business-may-be-established-through-oral-evidence-alone-76c3f7db683a402b9a24df8baeab871a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:26:10.338Z Reasonable requirement to start a business may be established through oral evidence alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-denied-where-serious-bottle-assault-requires-investigation-and-cu-0bed0e8e78504874a978c3618397e4d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:25:37.441Z Anticipatory bail may be denied where serious bottle assault requires investigation and custodial interrogation. https://lawlens.in/stories/sale-agreement-alone-does-not-justify-anticipatory-bail-when-contraband-is-recovered-from-c3681cce25d349ca9ab7aee6764028c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:25:11.435Z Sale agreement alone does not justify anticipatory bail when contraband is recovered from the registered owner’s vehicle. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-contract-service-through-prescribed-recruitment-rules-counts-after-regularisati-52b12f3195ca44b0a829dd774c786e74/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:19:42.480Z Continuous contract service through prescribed recruitment rules counts after regularisation for seniority and consequential service benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-first-time-offenders-section-479-bnss-permits-sentence-suspension-after-serving-one-th-fe85e68fbecf45d6a87c7cf5c397b878/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:19:19.136Z For first-time offenders, Section 479 BNSS permits sentence suspension after serving one-third of the maximum term. https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-may-be-suspended-pending-appeal-where-prolonged-delay-makes-early-appellate-heari-80fab01e247d4470949c3291e92a25fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:19:19.041Z Sentence may be suspended pending appeal where prolonged delay makes early appellate hearing unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/withholding-pension-under-rule-9-requires-prior-upsc-consultation-and-an-order-of-the-pres-45f864271c404516aae00ca39b4144e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:18:19.865Z Withholding pension under Rule 9 requires prior UPSC consultation and an order of the President. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-land-acquisition-claimants-may-lose-interest-for-the-delay-but-not-enhanced-compen-7accf4b732fb4427836ec7aa442542a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:09:21.939Z Delayed land-acquisition claimants may lose interest for the delay, but not enhanced compensation: Bombay High Court lays down guidelines https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-apply-notified-minimum-wages-when-assessing-the-deceaseds-362513aa726f4c3584c6a530a719df10/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:07:29.343Z Motor accident compensation must apply notified minimum wages when assessing the deceased’s income. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-petitioners-application-by-a-reasoned-order-before-taking-coer-5c53f1a8fabb4eeaac4837fa6f8f5223/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:07:26.340Z Authorities must decide the petitioner’s application by a reasoned order before taking coercive action. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-long-serving-daily-wage-employees-regularization-representations-i-bd5316be39704479a41e6c5843d08784/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:07:26.335Z Authorities must decide long-serving daily-wage employees’ regularization representations in accordance with law within four months. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-can-condone-delayed-land-acquisition-appeals-while-excluding-interest-for-the-actua-bb883a6a58fc465abe452e1e19adfae6/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:06:33.954Z Courts can condone delayed land-acquisition appeals while excluding interest for the actual delay, rules Bombay High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-alone-does-not-establish-malicious-prosecution-absence-of-reasonable-cause-and-m-f3275155134f4d15a0cadbd167914345/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:05:37.462Z Acquittal alone does not establish malicious prosecution; absence of reasonable cause and malice must be proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/family-pension-cannot-be-reduced-or-apportioned-based-on-a-compassionate-appointees-salary-f2b714ab29404736bcf7472aa35a08c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:05:25.318Z Family pension cannot be reduced or apportioned based on a compassionate appointee’s salary absent statutory authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/claims-concerning-service-benefits-fall-within-bihars-government-servant-grievance-redress-7502a51d7d0f40108c23ff775e1292b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:05:19.682Z Claims concerning service benefits fall within Bihar’s Government Servant Grievance Redressal Rules, 2019. https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-corrected-delhi-obc-certificates-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-later-issuance-or-omi-5b30b1870bf74026bb95c00e88f42c63/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T07:04:56.728Z Valid corrected Delhi OBC certificates cannot be rejected solely for later issuance or omitted ancestral certificate details. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-merely-recording-automatic-abatement-is-ministerial-and-not-appealable-f6615d4f35ee422a843f94905a03a296/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:56:00.181Z An order merely recording automatic abatement is ministerial and not appealable. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-under-the-sc-st-act-where-investigation-was-complete-and-trial-was-likely-to-98a43dc3a2014130b6ec6cc44e05a854/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:55:26.839Z Bail granted under the SC/ST Act where investigation was complete and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-interest-under-section-11bb-accrues-three-months-after-the-original-refund-appli-7aebc29140b2453395a1dffd672e386d/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:53:31.124Z Statutory interest under Section 11BB accrues three months after the original refund application, regardless of appellate adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/defamation-suits-interim-injunction-requires-court-to-find-truth-defence-certain-to-fail-c-3776dfb813f24aafbb2bb4daebdb83cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:45:52.440Z Defamation suits: Interim injunction requires court to find truth defence certain to fail, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-citizens-maintenance-entitlement-affirmed-but-monthly-allowance-reduced-to-rs-12-00-544351d049654e5f9b08c0bbac4e4238/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:36:24.209Z Senior citizen’s maintenance entitlement affirmed, but monthly allowance reduced to Rs.12,000 considering overall circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/solid-waste-management-contract-is-not-a-works-contract-under-mp-law-says-madhya-pradesh-h-d7e3761209ef4bb4aa817d31b83bbc21/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:35:34.076Z Solid-waste management contract is not a “works contract” under MP law, says Madhya Pradesh High Court; appoints arbitrator under Arbitration Act https://lawlens.in/stories/second-appeal-cannot-disturb-factual-findings-absent-perversity-or-a-substantial-question-2b88be17aef84cd99b413a5503a9ed16/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:30:21.716Z Second appeal cannot disturb factual findings absent perversity or a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fresh-execution-petition-beyond-article-136s-twelve-year-limitation-is-barred-despite-an-0b231be32cbf4091a8aaf72739c5d57e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:30:16.573Z A fresh execution petition beyond Article 136’s twelve-year limitation is barred, despite an earlier dismissed petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-employees-aged-49-are-entitled-to-a-30-addition-for-future-prospects-in-motor-ac-0157a253f6934c8b9d711f30214dfdfe/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:30:15.111Z Permanent employees aged 49 are entitled to a 30% addition for future prospects in motor accident compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-comprehensive-package-motor-policy-covers-occupants-of-a-private-car-against-accident-cl-45a6478912a344fb93d2a3b5fce0b220/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:28:02.571Z A comprehensive/package motor policy covers occupants of a private car against accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-dowry-harassment-allegations-corroborated-by-medical-evidence-warrant-trial-not-q-d903bbdf793340a396523dea73158f27/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:28:01.362Z Specific dowry-harassment allegations corroborated by medical evidence warrant trial, not quashing under Section 482 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-authorized-signatorys-partnership-in-another-registered-firm-is-not-disqualifying-absen-fa7e955359d041c58505c49c9e2034f7/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:27:59.874Z An authorized signatory’s partnership in another registered firm is not disqualifying absent an express tender prohibition. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurance-liability-cannot-be-fastened-without-cogent-proof-of-the-insured-vehicles-involv-21650db9b3a04eae8c3b3ccad0c9d200/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:27:58.634Z Insurance liability cannot be fastened without cogent proof of the insured vehicle’s involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/unrebutted-evidence-established-the-employeremployee-relationship-sustaining-compensation-d446256047f74e53a062d7519154f74a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:27:57.026Z Unrebutted evidence established the employer–employee relationship, sustaining compensation liability under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/landowners-cannot-challenge-railway-track-alignment-under-section-20d-gujarat-high-court-u-a2376a1274de42e7b67ea7a7e6eb6e55/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:16:57.029Z Landowners cannot challenge railway track alignment under Section 20D; Gujarat High Court upholds acquisition for 4th-line and intersection projects https://lawlens.in/stories/investigated-like-a-petty-prohibition-case-gujarat-hc-upholds-acquittal-after-flagging-ser-9db501c977e549c1926d2561939cb7f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:16:40.133Z ‘Investigated like a petty prohibition case’: Gujarat HC upholds acquittal after flagging serious lapses in woman’s suicide case https://lawlens.in/stories/unjustified-deductions-from-comparable-developed-land-exemplars-cannot-reduce-land-acquisi-6be8d2d755584941a9a207dd0e703fee/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:16:37.511Z Unjustified deductions from comparable developed-land exemplars cannot reduce land-acquisition compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-compliance-with-mandatory-ndps-safeguards-warranted-acquittal-62e1c44234ff4cbc9b9c07a5efa416c0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:16:37.253Z Failure to prove compliance with mandatory NDPS safeguards warranted acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/unreliable-dying-declarations-and-absent-proof-of-instigation-cannot-sustain-conviction-fo-5992e6d0c8f9458a9f068ff2fa4cc96c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:16:34.359Z Unreliable dying declarations and absent proof of instigation cannot sustain conviction for abetment of suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-must-stand-where-prosecution-evidence-fails-to-credibly-connect-the-accused-with-88a53ceb20b54cd69cab80d51e92e37a/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:16:32.142Z Acquittal must stand where prosecution evidence fails to credibly connect the accused with electricity theft. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-liberally-condone-delay-absent-negligence-inaction-or-mala-fides-to-advance-su-9773d13907a1451787aa07eb190db09e/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:15:58.574Z Courts must liberally condone delay absent negligence, inaction, or mala fides to advance substantial justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/one-time-relaxation-under-recruitment-rules-cannot-benefit-employees-appointed-after-their-a9d219c9435b46099da9c608a105ed32/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:13:04.454Z One-time relaxation under recruitment rules cannot benefit employees appointed after their notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fresh-disciplinary-inquiry-cannot-be-ordered-merely-to-cure-evidentiary-omissions-in-a-c-6431f01ada6943f2b152b658e10d8535/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:13:03.759Z A fresh disciplinary inquiry cannot be ordered merely to cure evidentiary omissions in a completed inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/movement-from-unskilled-to-semi-skilled-post-is-not-a-promotion-for-acp-purposes-5e415a64b0284ebaa71a9c33c4f3d1cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:13:01.562Z Movement from unskilled to semi-skilled post is not a promotion for ACP purposes. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-review-deemed-suspension-within-90-days-renders-subsequent-continuation-orders-5e6f2f8a514842f38db3af63a2c9259b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:12:57.817Z Failure to review deemed suspension within 90 days renders subsequent continuation orders invalid. https://lawlens.in/stories/gross-computational-errors-in-seniority-fixation-must-be-rectified-despite-delay-and-lache-b4b59675d2cb491490d2e45ed01ea4af/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:12:54.952Z Gross computational errors in seniority fixation must be rectified despite delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/clandestine-removal-demand-cannot-be-sustained-on-unproduced-and-unreliable-seized-documen-e0c4290724274159a70f92d3c3b6c5e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:12:50.463Z Clandestine-removal demand cannot be sustained on unproduced and unreliable seized documents. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-keep-compassionate-appointment-applications-on-hold-pending-clarity-on-7bd00d02293440c7bdab72bb716356a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:12:49.378Z Authorities cannot keep compassionate appointment applications on hold pending clarity on GOCO implementation. https://lawlens.in/stories/inspectors-and-superintendents-are-entitled-to-revised-pay-notionally-from-1996-and-moneta-7ac3371bf6ef4f938ff10b8f68c80a31/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T06:12:48.526Z Inspectors and Superintendents are entitled to revised pay notionally from 1996 and monetarily from 2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequently-issued-experience-certificate-remains-valid-where-the-underlying-work-prece-af6f113196574dad964fa1950d937d0b/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T05:47:46.464Z A subsequently issued experience certificate remains valid where the underlying work preceded the tender. https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-citizens-act-tribunals-may-order-eviction-when-necessary-to-protect-senior-citizens-440a88812a154523ac296f957c9428d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T05:47:44.905Z Senior Citizens Act Tribunals may order eviction when necessary to protect senior citizens. https://lawlens.in/stories/merging-a-low-enrolment-school-with-a-nearby-school-is-not-per-se-arbitrary-07c6420a3e4b4a829892da40118ddd6c/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T05:36:24.682Z Merging a low-enrolment school with a nearby school is not per se arbitrary. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-wife-in-a-subsisting-first-marriage-is-ineligible-for-family-pension-ea229796865d49a88233863366c76545/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T04:58:51.490Z A second wife in a subsisting first marriage is ineligible for family pension. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-61-scrutiny-is-not-mandatory-before-proceedings-founded-on-a-section-67-investigat-391cc9072d2b4a93992a08cfd86b8a23/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T04:06:20.221Z Section 61 scrutiny is not mandatory before proceedings founded on a Section 67 investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/composite-negligence-permits-full-recovery-from-the-insured-vehicle-despite-an-unidentifie-d898037a37f3486d81d976f2d57fe959/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T04:06:17.656Z Composite negligence permits full recovery from the insured vehicle despite an unidentified contributing vehicle. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligibility-must-be-established-by-the-prescribed-cutoff-date-later-certificates-cannot-cu-c6678570b2e44317a4caa96f5c8112e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T04:06:03.252Z Eligibility must be established by the prescribed cutoff date; later certificates cannot cure recruitment deficiencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-vi-rule-17-amendments-after-trial-commencement-require-due-diligence-unexplained-del-047d3d5c0dd74de5b37f076ca0beda96/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T04:06:02.584Z Order VI Rule 17 amendments after trial commencement require due diligence; unexplained delay warrants rejection. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-tax-demand-based-on-form-26as-is-unsustainable-without-considering-substantive-tax-2a8c962ee84c41dcbee1163b81785ed0/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T04:06:02.579Z Service tax demand based on Form 26AS is unsustainable without considering substantive taxability defenses. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-specific-service-record-prevails-over-post-mortem-estimation-for-determining-age-c6b7d0be71f74ad286cb4d11183264a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-08T04:06:02.575Z Employer’s specific service record prevails over post-mortem estimation for determining age and multiplier. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-pricing-determinations-are-reviewable-under-section-260a-for-statutory-non-compli-056816ae30e546469d431d865cad090d/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T19:18:41.449Z Transfer-pricing determinations are reviewable under Section 260A for statutory non-compliance or perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/defective-affidavit-cannot-derail-plea-for-corruption-investigation-karnataka-hc-orders-fr-553356196e60499babca96f024f3a9a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T19:02:32.313Z Defective affidavit cannot derail plea for corruption investigation, Karnataka HC orders fresh Section 175 BNSS process https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-refuses-to-quash-fir-alleging-1-4-crore-fraud-in-promise-of-medical-seat-says-c45dd7a91b6642f8b134b46d785248d7/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T19:01:52.139Z Karnataka HC Refuses to Quash FIR Alleging ₹1.4 Crore Fraud in Promise of Medical Seat; Says Case Requires Investigation https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-without-a-regular-departmental-inquiry-violates-natural-justice-and-526b2335147f40aca363e322a649143a/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T18:45:23.539Z Stigmatic termination without a regular departmental inquiry violates natural justice and is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/refusal-to-recall-an-injunction-under-order-39-rule-4-is-appealable-not-revisable-under-ar-6c955f2f8b564e449cbb7c1ba154ae72/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T16:15:23.522Z Refusal to recall an injunction under Order 39 Rule 4 is appealable, not revisable under Article 227. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-must-stand-where-circumstantial-evidence-fails-to-establish-a-complete-chain-exc-0d72d444137542a39403ac5f6da79e80/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:54:59.583Z Acquittal must stand where circumstantial evidence fails to establish a complete chain excluding innocence. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-questions-concerning-suicide-note-authenticity-and-whether-death-was-suicide-or-a-7a6653f9c0ea46338c65a97a334aceb0/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:54:49.246Z Disputed questions concerning suicide-note authenticity and whether death was suicide or accident cannot be resolved at discharge stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligibility-for-no-government-job-benefit-is-determined-as-of-the-application-cut-off-date-56ddca39fb3d4f56ab5cc867e9cee64d/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:48:23.000Z Eligibility for “No Government Job” benefit is determined as of the application cut-off date. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-prove-policy-breach-a-licences-different-state-of-issue-or-name-discrepancy-a-a9616c8e42b349909ce108baece972f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:48:17.953Z Insurer must prove policy breach; a licence’s different State of issue or name discrepancy alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-waiting-list-recruitment-process-cannot-be-arbitrarily-terminated-solely-due-to-lapse-of-402294b883dd4057b2ec1b8d4c671ddc/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:48:05.666Z A waiting-list recruitment process cannot be arbitrarily terminated solely due to lapse of time. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-proclaimed-offender-declaration-is-unsustainable-without-strict-compliance-with-mandator-f6c68a55a0334d76bd85566400c64379/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:47:57.797Z A proclaimed offender declaration is unsustainable without strict compliance with mandatory proclamation requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-upheld-but-sentence-reduced-to-period-undergone-considering-age-first-offender-a18083b6098f4cf98ab42906fdaa5945/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:47:55.398Z Conviction upheld, but sentence reduced to period undergone considering age, first-offender status, and prolonged trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-regularization-daily-wage-service-counts-as-continuous-service-for-gratuity-upon-regul-f2116d1a97a64293a832ba17b6fcff64/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:47:37.372Z Pre-regularization daily-wage service counts as continuous service for gratuity upon regularization. https://lawlens.in/stories/consistent-eyewitness-testimony-corroborated-by-medical-evidence-sustains-murder-convictio-a8d745980c4b4b539daa71a77666ac60/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:44:39.785Z Consistent eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical evidence sustains murder conviction despite absence of proven motive. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-73-damages-for-business-loss-require-proof-of-actual-loss-not-speculative-estimate-e016686cdbdb49cc87f784d1200525e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:41:28.249Z Section 73 damages for business loss require proof of actual loss, not speculative estimates. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-not-bypass-statutory-appellate-remedies-where-disputed-factual-is-062a1c8ea8dd44e1bf2fc4f778890cfb/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:35:26.377Z Writ jurisdiction should not bypass statutory appellate remedies where disputed factual issues arise. https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-corrected-delhi-obc-certificates-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-later-issuance-or-omi-ad3dc9d2aee7449b9a84b38d22b43298/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:17:07.404Z Valid corrected Delhi OBC certificates cannot be rejected solely for later issuance or omitted ancestral certificate details. https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-corrected-delhi-obc-certificates-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-later-issuance-or-omi-1218f0b4a52240fcac86bc550063760f/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:16:41.752Z Valid corrected Delhi OBC certificates cannot be rejected solely for later issuance or omitted ancestral certificate details. https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-remedies-do-not-bar-section-147-crpc-jurisdiction-to-protect-an-existing-right-of-us-68fd9dce23404e948b036b48cb68271c/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:05:17.540Z Civil remedies do not bar Section 147 CrPC jurisdiction to protect an existing right of user. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-138-proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-upon-voluntary-settlement-and-ful-5e639435391c486e8b5c5d9ef15602ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:05:07.118Z Section 138 proceedings may be quashed under Section 482 upon voluntary settlement and full payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-family-survival-extinguishes-the-immediacy-required-for-compassionate-appointmen-2b28e36a441d407a90103df903622e17/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:04:59.397Z Prolonged family survival extinguishes the immediacy required for compassionate appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-crpc-permits-quashing-section-307-proceedings-after-voluntary-settlement-in-pr-7e4f0f9066124714b567b94aa9422352/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T15:04:46.941Z Section 482 CrPC permits quashing Section 307 proceedings after voluntary settlement in predominantly private disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-corrected-delhi-obc-certificates-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-later-issuance-or-omi-7752580dd94b40f4b51f33e92685e062/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:51:54.461Z Valid corrected Delhi OBC certificates cannot be rejected solely for later issuance or omitted ancestral certificate details. https://lawlens.in/stories/illegal-termination-does-not-automatically-entitle-reinstatement-where-no-post-exists-b725cc17673e487a8921eb689ee7b5cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:51:27.470Z Illegal termination does not automatically entitle reinstatement where no post exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-implemented-promotion-cannot-be-retrospectively-cancelled-without-hearing-the-employee-bd0f3912184643cea313f545675aa8b3/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:46:02.192Z An implemented promotion cannot be retrospectively cancelled without hearing the employee absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-allegations-are-omnibus-material-witnesses-examined-and-no-tampering-ri-d4061aae8c7d46f9894ecece3cd0a1ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:36:56.785Z Bail granted where allegations are omnibus, material witnesses examined, and no tampering risk shown. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-parity-is-unavailable-where-the-accuseds-role-is-materially-distinct-from-that-of-the-2f8843c7553647b1a52879c7e5b73471/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:36:53.709Z Bail parity is unavailable where the accused’s role is materially distinct from that of the bailed co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-lacking-specific-acts-dates-or-places-cannot-sustain-secti-27e2e0452acf497e8cf867ca9fb83f25/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:34:55.323Z General and omnibus allegations lacking specific acts, dates, or places cannot sustain Section 498A proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-conviction-quashing-under-section-482-crpc-is-permissible-for-non-heinous-offences-se-c8f3d10fa57b4c2291858108c27f8cfa/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:34:36.388Z Post-conviction quashing under Section 482 CrPC is permissible for non-heinous offences settled bona fide. https://lawlens.in/stories/acp-recovery-must-be-reconsidered-where-the-zila-parishad-has-resolved-to-extend-acp-benef-0f0a634456db4b1bad8107710e2d321c/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:34:33.227Z ACP recovery must be reconsidered where the Zila Parishad has resolved to extend ACP benefits to employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-under-section-482-crpc-may-be-quashed-when-allegations-are-absurd-inh-3dcd0b40343845dfaea8953c4bf0277d/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:34:31.764Z Criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC may be quashed when allegations are absurd, inherently improbable, and mala fide. https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-may-be-suspended-pending-appeal-when-the-convict-has-served-half-the-imposed-term-e1ffeeab72b34579990b7056e278ad2a/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:34:23.135Z Sentence may be suspended pending appeal when the convict has served half the imposed term. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-107-crpc-proceedings-become-infructuous-after-the-statutory-one-year-preventive-pe-384d5113bc23467ba91cbe3cb73060be/ LawLens en 2026-09-07T14:34:22.588Z Section 107 CrPC proceedings become infructuous after the statutory one-year preventive period expires.