https://lawlens.in/stories/a-broken-marriage-promise-after-formal-engagement-does-not-establish-a-false-promise-under-862bba104d964e08a22ab9b20e53eec0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:37:21.340Z A broken marriage promise after formal engagement does not establish a false promise under Section 69 BNS. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-interim-bail-on-compelling-medical-grounds-even-when-regular-bail-is-unwa-72b3dcb937484f188984d7a6cee6bfd9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:37:03.016Z Courts may grant interim bail on compelling medical grounds even when regular bail is unwarranted. https://lawlens.in/stories/ex-gratia-compensation-is-limited-to-employees-specifically-deployed-for-covid-19-duties-2b86f0481d084f8d911185b27ff1f277/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:34:19.704Z Ex gratia compensation is limited to employees specifically deployed for COVID-19 duties. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-307-proceedings-may-be-quashed-on-settlement-where-injuries-are-minor-and-convicti-be5e59ccca114083ae80b72d9d683b5e/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:31:41.793Z Section 307 proceedings may be quashed on settlement where injuries are minor and conviction prospects remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/temporary-service-must-be-counted-towards-qualifying-pension-service-where-the-employee-is-0bcadcb78e2740a1aaa7f85f33c521c8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:31:34.065Z Temporary service must be counted towards qualifying pension service where the employee is later regularised. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-section-324-ipc-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-an-amicable-settlement-b65024ed5a414983beb095c8f9f9a222/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:28:25.463Z Non-compoundable Section 324 IPC proceedings may be quashed after an amicable settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-proceedings-when-the-parties-have-amica-016ecfc94b1f4ef6b75039e37c003a2b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:28:17.711Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable matrimonial proceedings when the parties have amicably settled their dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/later-msme-registration-does-not-bar-a-business-from-referring-payment-disputes-to-arbitra-6e92c9fb209f4345971a0aa793bf61ce/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:25:39.465Z Later MSME registration does not bar a business from referring payment disputes to arbitration, Delhi High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/after-decades-out-of-service-a-daily-wage-workers-reinstatement-may-be-replaced-by-lump-su-b32992c83b114236be16eaf4bc0a2729/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:23:53.316Z After decades out of service, a daily-wage worker’s reinstatement may be replaced by lump-sum compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-repay-a-commercial-deposit-absent-dishonest-intent-at-inception-does-not-consti-ebd4ca6c9cfd4bbc8a8cef22beef18b7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:23:47.254Z Failure to repay a commercial deposit, absent dishonest intent at inception, does not constitute cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/reliance-wins-jamnagar-land-dispute-as-gujarat-hc-upholds-rejection-of-33-year-late-re-gra-1cb7cf97652a42779873313524fc15cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:23:45.352Z Reliance wins Jamnagar land dispute as Gujarat HC upholds rejection of 33-year-late re-grant claim https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-appeal-was-condoned-subject-to-deposit-of-the-principal-decretal-amount-db7e7c6de80e449094d679359260f03b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:23:32.110Z Delay in appeal was condoned subject to deposit of the principal decretal amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-73aa-breach-was-untenable-where-both-parties-denied-the-alleged-transfer-f5c3a315c4df4d7b887a5132a8396a53/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:23:29.845Z A Section 73AA breach was untenable where both parties denied the alleged transfer. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-when-a-victims-affidavit-and-settled-marriage-make-con-ce37de195c504d86b2130e55a29e7523/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:23:26.999Z Criminal proceedings may be quashed when a victim’s affidavit and settled marriage make conviction unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-must-uphold-acquittals-absent-perversity-or-manifest-error-in-the-trial-c-e45819c1d2034bcfabce95a671c6fe14/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:23:25.516Z Appellate courts must uphold acquittals absent perversity or manifest error in the trial court’s findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-extend-the-deadline-for-costs-to-avoid-dismissal-on-a-procedural-technicality-f653539d4ce24d409778f10410bfb22e/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:23:24.384Z A court may extend the deadline for costs to avoid dismissal on a procedural technicality. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-105-eviction-notices-must-comply-with-rule-55s-notice-and-hearing-requirements-eb560aeaf0184df7b09f75f3b44feaec/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:23:22.030Z Section 105 eviction notices must comply with Rule 55’s notice and hearing requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-injuries-to-accused-coupled-with-inconsistent-eyewitness-evidence-can-render-a-3d9f5c5ef717469aa02e493a4e2d383b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:21:14.573Z Unexplained injuries to accused, coupled with inconsistent eyewitness evidence, can render a conviction unsafe. https://lawlens.in/stories/possible-mistaken-identity-after-prolonged-delay-supported-bail-subject-to-safeguards-prot-b48031e2a6964455b0f2bf6f59adc462/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:11:27.715Z Possible mistaken identity after prolonged delay supported bail, subject to safeguards protecting the survivor. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-issuance-of-a-section-41a-notice-can-justify-anticipatory-bail-despite-an-outstanding-9611e095fd8548518759c15c4be8b8a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:11:19.788Z Non-issuance of a Section 41A notice can justify anticipatory bail despite an outstanding non-bailable warrant. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-a-pocso-trial-and-prolonged-custody-may-justify-bail-after-charges-are-framed-088c280fd06b4568bc48b3045eb53125/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:11:13.830Z Delay in a POCSO trial and prolonged custody may justify bail after charges are framed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-society-may-proceed-with-redevelopment-through-a-new-developer-subject-to-securing-the-f-4122367b78b74b9b93c71e314fc3c730/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:04:42.804Z A society may proceed with redevelopment through a new developer subject to securing the former developer’s claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-alleged-breach-of-natural-justice-in-land-acquisition-requires-demonstrated-prejudice-74dccb5655764519ab5024be6e3a7644/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T16:00:48.386Z An alleged breach of natural justice in land acquisition requires demonstrated prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-cannot-be-determined-without-assessing-injuries-and-relevant-e-6cf3dc1b252f4b038090f7a079a249fe/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:52.060Z Motor accident compensation cannot be determined without assessing injuries and relevant evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-40-future-prospects-addition-applies-when-calculating-compensation-for-a-deceased-aged-2-6d7a2383d4884039bcd9d11aa69dc53e/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:50.031Z A 40% future-prospects addition applies when calculating compensation for a deceased aged 26. https://lawlens.in/stories/bigamy-fir-quashed-where-no-prima-facie-evidence-established-a-valid-first-marriage-a838ba2a3eac4d3081056a76845ecfdb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:44.979Z Bigamy FIR quashed where no prima facie evidence established a valid first marriage. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-granting-probation-must-consider-whether-default-imprisonment-for-unpaid-fines-defe-51233ac902c14f869264c835ce8efc5d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:42.090Z Courts granting probation must consider whether default imprisonment for unpaid fines defeats probation’s purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-court-cannot-record-a-compromise-prejudicing-a-non-consenting-party-without-h-77d185d14db24780b889a44f4880f23d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:41.529Z An appellate court cannot record a compromise prejudicing a non-consenting party without hearing them. https://lawlens.in/stories/abetment-of-suicide-charges-fail-without-evidence-of-instigation-or-cruelty-12e7eddb6a264ad68bd83e4e2d38ef11/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:40.807Z Abetment-of-suicide charges fail without evidence of instigation or cruelty. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-sheet-alone-cannot-prove-a-licence-breach-sufficient-to-exonerate-the-insurer-d864126e147f4856906db88bc762d3fb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:39.551Z A charge-sheet alone cannot prove a licence breach sufficient to exonerate the insurer. https://lawlens.in/stories/cheque-dishonour-acquittal-appeal-transferred-to-sessions-court-under-victim-appeal-route-7c3cef4b717f461e9ad12d3e43a3222b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:39.025Z Cheque-dishonour acquittal appeal transferred to Sessions Court under victim-appeal route, subject to Supreme Court ruling on the issue https://lawlens.in/stories/inadequate-motor-accident-compensation-must-be-enhanced-to-ensure-just-and-fair-compensati-d55fcb46d4af4e149a044a0de2901ce3/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:38.964Z Inadequate motor accident compensation must be enhanced to ensure just and fair compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-cannot-avoid-liability-on-an-unpleaded-and-unproved-goods-vehicle-passenger-def-ea60013206ef44d2ba4ff3feb379dd63/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:37.658Z An insurer cannot avoid liability on an unpleaded and unproved goods-vehicle passenger defence. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-under-sections-147-148-cannot-rely-solely-on-third-party-search-material-with-86661646727a4dbcab78080bde040dd2/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:36.316Z Reassessment under Sections 147/148 cannot rely solely on third-party search material without the required Section 153C satisfaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-gruda-applications-must-be-decided-promptly-but-do-not-preclude-section-260-action-aa288e88465c459eb2e4857047c774ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:35.771Z Pending GRUDA applications must be decided promptly, but do not preclude Section 260 action. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-concrete-income-evidence-minimum-wages-must-guide-motor-accident-compensation-asses-f464d0d73c014f5ca2b34ced314440ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:35.499Z Absent concrete income evidence, minimum wages must guide motor accident compensation assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-may-disburse-land-acquisition-compensation-to-an-authorized-representative-wit-77d7cfd318794920a00f01968c4d2ba6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:33.844Z Authorities may disburse land-acquisition compensation to an authorized representative with the landowners’ consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/claimants-under-the-same-acquisition-notification-are-entitled-to-parity-in-compensation-8bcc6a240a3640fea33dc93d553d97f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:56:17.848Z Claimants under the same acquisition notification are entitled to parity in compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/genuine-settlement-may-justify-quashing-non-compoundable-proceedings-where-the-dispute-is-48008aa25340445ba2e93cc9ce54495a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:33:07.574Z Genuine settlement may justify quashing non-compoundable proceedings where the dispute is personal and injuries are simple. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-inquiry-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-4a5bcb83f38c415eb60e1d3b52a330c7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:20:48.463Z Section 11 inquiry is confined to the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-grants-bail-to-punit-garg-finding-eds-link-between-pre-existing-overseas-7fa719489da14aa5b9a39aff73e622cb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:18:02.305Z Delhi High Court grants bail to Punit Garg, finding ED’s link between pre-existing overseas assets and later alleged loan fraud insufficient at this stage https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-11-1-refusal-requires-reasoned-consideration-of-the-section-12-exception-bb801fb164b840c9bacfbd06d8c69fc9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:11:31.830Z A Section 11(1) refusal requires reasoned consideration of the Section 12 exception. https://lawlens.in/stories/fedexs-pre-2009-reputation-blocks-foundry-firms-fedexo-trademark-registration-madras-high-3f39376bdf1b443a92062b7582a6f177/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:11:18.615Z FedEx’s pre-2009 reputation blocks foundry firm’s “FEDEXO” trademark registration, Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/tahsildar-must-issue-legal-heirship-certificates-to-surviving-siblings-of-an-issueless-dec-3efa3a7f2a35459b8541271c0b2c8e88/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:11:12.432Z Tahsildar Must Issue Legal Heirship Certificates to Surviving Siblings of an Issueless Deceased https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-court-cannot-order-disconnection-while-property-title-remains-in-civil-dispute-b2133360b25542238738533a91f92494/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:11:08.559Z A writ court cannot order disconnection while property title remains in civil dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-304-b-requires-proof-of-dowry-related-cruelty-soon-before-death-seven-year-timing-20a6efbe6dfd4fac8c7165b1f7e8c511/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:03:01.723Z Section 304-B requires proof of dowry-related cruelty soon before death; seven-year timing alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/egs-instructors-converted-to-gvus-are-entitled-to-regularization-after-eight-years-service-8aa5119e60b04a51b261d57cd47343f4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:02:51.472Z EGS instructors converted to GVUs are entitled to regularization after eight years’ service. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-permits-extending-a-one-time-noc-renewal-opportunity-to-similarly-situated-institut-d95b3f311e55442db9a3aa2dabf47d15/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:02:50.789Z Parity permits extending a one-time NOC-renewal opportunity to similarly situated institutions. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-one-time-noc-renewal-opportunity-may-be-extended-to-similarly-situated-institutions-on-g-75e6a31cafd543a1ab395cf5ac368922/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:02:47.233Z A one-time NOC renewal opportunity may be extended to similarly situated institutions on grounds of parity. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-warrants-a-further-opportunity-to-apply-for-noc-renewal-when-admission-deadlines-ar-b298a5d7601644659935871e8c002544/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:02:44.042Z Parity warrants a further opportunity to apply for NOC renewal when admission deadlines are extended. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-alone-creates-no-enforceable-right-to-the-current-charge-of-a-higher-post-5bdd1bbcc3044069966dbc24bbd59b87/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T15:01:21.752Z Seniority alone creates no enforceable right to the current charge of a higher post. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-inconsistencies-in-the-victims-testimony-and-dna-findings-created-reasonable-doub-751b4d82b53d4b07bbcd529106bcdb52/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:52:18.160Z Material inconsistencies in the victim’s testimony and DNA findings created reasonable doubt, requiring acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/dadra-and-nagar-haveli-st-reservation-depends-on-residence-not-tribal-origin-bombay-hc-rul-20cfae201ae7402a81514013c4743c86/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:51:55.587Z Dadra and Nagar Haveli ST reservation depends on residence, not tribal origin, Bombay HC rules in MBBS admission case https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-deciding-leave-applications-must-provide-a-personal-hearing-and-pass-reasoned-8c21423dcf2e4f01ac92237bad4fd99b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:51:06.910Z Authorities deciding leave applications must provide a personal hearing and pass reasoned orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-lecturers-are-not-entitled-to-regularisation-absent-sanctioned-posts-and-compl-f7b891f5bb794cdcabf3f3c55414f98c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:44:10.316Z Contractual lecturers are not entitled to regularisation absent sanctioned posts and compliance with Umadevi conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-payments-from-a-retired-employee-is-impermissible-absent-fraud-or-misre-4855cd93e9854b14922eda694d0bc8e1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:43:33.548Z Recovery of excess payments from a retired employee is impermissible absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/son-granted-letters-of-administration-intestate-estate-divided-one-third-to-widow-two-thir-67a9a89ef2594e0b8ec31e6ed1380299/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:43:31.865Z Son Granted Letters of Administration; Intestate Estate Divided One-Third to Widow, Two-Thirds Among Three Children. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-sro-43-compassionate-appointment-claims-by-reasoned-order-within-e-b62fe5823ca7418ca7505d63337a27f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:43:30.862Z Authorities must decide SRO-43 compassionate appointment claims by reasoned order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-placed-senior-employees-are-entitled-to-pay-stepping-up-to-match-juniors-under-a-e7f2f6fc1c2543aca55e8a6793c45181/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:41:29.113Z Similarly placed senior employees are entitled to pay stepping-up to match juniors under ACP/MACP. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-guarantee-contingent-on-accompanying-sfms-advice-is-conditional-and-renders-the-bid-df9f99e6ebe0465a84200094120752e0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:41:06.254Z A bank guarantee contingent on accompanying SFMS advice is conditional and renders the bid non-responsive. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-delayed-retirement-benefit-interest-claims-under-the-full-bench-afd9ea11fb83495f9e46b12eaacda828/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:41:00.534Z Authorities must consider delayed retirement-benefit interest claims under the Full Bench ruling, subject to the pending writ. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-for-rehearing-absent-an-apparent-error-or-new-evidence-71033b275a8a46ab8fdf07da3d08d531/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:40:52.922Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used for rehearing absent an apparent error or new evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-appellate-authority-must-decide-the-encroachment-appeal-without-insisting-on-limitatio-e44a671abd264c1e89904f327d33fc67/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:40:50.798Z The Appellate Authority Must Decide the Encroachment Appeal Without Insisting on Limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-compensation-claims-for-premises-requisitioned-for-elections-und-7cf4f1cafe5342f59d9dd60865910b35/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:40:22.518Z Authorities must consider compensation claims for premises requisitioned for elections under Section 161. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-acquittal-alone-does-not-invalidate-a-disciplinary-dismissal-supported-by-departm-b472ea5c96304d1c9fd315affa7d0ed8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:39:04.882Z Criminal acquittal alone does not invalidate a disciplinary dismissal supported by departmental findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/audit-objections-alone-cannot-justify-reopening-tax-assessments-beyond-three-years-without-a6fe7eeb2adc4a8c9c850a833eb09952/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:38:49.723Z Audit objections alone cannot justify reopening tax assessments beyond three years without new evidence, Sikkim High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-purely-civil-land-sale-dispute-without-evidence-of-forgery-cannot-sustain-criminal-proce-bb4e0d4f946f425d8f52d80d3520e093/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:38:44.537Z A purely civil land-sale dispute without evidence of forgery cannot sustain criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-must-be-heard-before-cognizance-under-bnss-patna-high-court-rules-while-quashing-c-072e129eaedd4a139556c41e96d251a1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:38:27.264Z Accused must be heard before cognizance under BNSS, Patna High Court rules while quashing case against Bihar Cricket Association president https://lawlens.in/stories/a-decade-delayed-challenge-to-a-completed-teacher-selection-is-barred-by-delay-and-acquies-c5969944d30a439393c9c7979cbe7c83/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:38:12.851Z A decade-delayed challenge to a completed teacher selection is barred by delay and acquiescence. https://lawlens.in/stories/investment-linked-vat-remission-granted-as-a-state-incentive-is-not-includible-in-excise-a-0a742cb8093843a88cf2d7e1b7c818fb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:37:49.305Z Investment-linked VAT remission granted as a State incentive is not includible in excise assessable value. https://lawlens.in/stories/exempt-basic-customs-duty-cannot-be-notionally-added-to-the-value-for-igst-computation-dca7971970ec4d9ca5b610323959f7a9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:37:26.616Z Exempt basic customs duty cannot be notionally added to the value for IGST computation. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-112-b-penalty-requires-evidence-of-knowledge-alleged-receipt-alone-is-insufficient-73d65496345545d18cf73eb5184a3ff9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:36:01.292Z Section 112(b) Penalty Requires Evidence of Knowledge; Alleged Receipt Alone Is Insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/penalties-on-customs-valuation-experts-cannot-survive-when-the-underlying-undervaluation-p-3954c8d54a41475f9ebfa01248e5d055/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:35:59.272Z Penalties on customs valuation experts cannot survive when the underlying undervaluation proceedings are set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-must-prove-the-foreign-origin-and-smuggling-of-non-notified-betel-nuts-4a48bbfa5009485bbf9f97f6f35c7dba/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:35:46.176Z Revenue must prove the foreign origin and smuggling of non-notified betel nuts. https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-is-admissible-for-cvd-paid-on-imported-coal-under-customs-notification-no-12-13eee9d932fb487abcb574dacc7d1cfc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:35:38.255Z CENVAT credit is admissible for CVD paid on imported coal under Customs Notification No. 12/2012. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-182-ipc-cognizance-requires-a-public-servants-complaint-not-a-police-charge-sheet-e1000eca21ad4887875c626d10334673/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:35:00.570Z Section 182 IPC cognizance requires a public servant’s complaint, not a police charge sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-may-sit-the-arrears-examination-once-failure-bars-future-attempts-82e9b611fe854da28125988f7bfa6433/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:34:03.281Z A candidate may sit the arrears examination once; failure bars future attempts. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-incumbent-has-no-vested-right-to-continue-as-hod-under-a-rotational-administrative-arra-f9e4e02f48ca4bbe9673c33bbf451ad1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:33:59.281Z An incumbent has no vested right to continue as HOD under a rotational administrative arrangement. https://lawlens.in/stories/wrongfully-excluded-2008-selectees-are-entitled-to-retrospective-appointment-but-not-monet-71ebfdc524d4408badb6c06be74f90d6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:33:43.108Z Wrongfully excluded 2008 selectees are entitled to retrospective appointment, but not monetary benefits for periods not worked. https://lawlens.in/stories/out-of-turn-promotion-claims-require-reasoned-consideration-after-an-opportunity-of-hearin-8eb839af1e7d4065a88b3bc6303d1bbd/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:33:36.029Z Out-of-Turn Promotion Claims Require Reasoned Consideration After an Opportunity of Hearing https://lawlens.in/stories/unlawfully-delayed-appointment-warrants-retrospective-appointment-but-not-monetary-benefit-f2a20ae816284ef3be60e587c6394dca/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:33:24.494Z Unlawfully delayed appointment warrants retrospective appointment, but not monetary benefits for periods not worked. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligibility-alone-does-not-confer-an-enforceable-right-to-promotion-076607e17bce444983116b3d97502e04/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:33:16.628Z Eligibility Alone Does Not Confer an Enforceable Right to Promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/unlawfully-excluded-candidates-are-entitled-to-retrospective-appointment-but-not-monetary-41f20bd3c29b485782a8302067142d88/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:32:24.680Z Unlawfully excluded candidates are entitled to retrospective appointment, but not monetary benefits for unworked periods. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-account-must-be-unfrozen-while-the-disputed-cyber-fraud-amount-is-secured-in-fixed-4776a11b752b41c190ef05f839318d13/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:32:03.007Z A bank account must be unfrozen while the disputed cyber-fraud amount is secured in fixed deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-securing-only-the-disputed-cyber-fraud-amount-in-a-fixe-a05f5f4000184116aee59e6f38e66398/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:32:02.220Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while securing only the disputed cyber-fraud amount in a fixed deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-preserve-only-the-disputed-amount-and-allow-the-account-holder-to-operate-the-a-7f334298086b44c08c54a4a0b86f66e9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:30:46.506Z Banks must preserve only the disputed amount and allow the account holder to operate the account. https://lawlens.in/stories/officials-directed-to-expedite-the-pending-minimum-pay-scale-proposal-within-six-weeks-202e6adf0e174cfe907f9a08692849c1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:30:18.740Z Officials directed to expedite the pending minimum-pay-scale proposal within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/uttarakhand-hc-upholds-eds-further-searches-in-exam-paper-leak-probe-before-trial-begins-cda5af1337c34d8ca794f0f2b4f7d3e8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:28:58.992Z Uttarakhand HC upholds ED’s further searches in exam-paper leak probe before trial begins https://lawlens.in/stories/concealment-of-a-previously-filed-revision-warrants-dismissal-of-the-writ-petition-3e0a4170d5444cf1984b0c1d88683b98/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:28:40.856Z Concealment of a previously filed revision warrants dismissal of the writ petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/blind-disability-quota-appointee-gets-regular-status-and-benefits-from-her-first-day-on-co-0ac42806bbf642a792511ffd23b23f2a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:28:40.794Z Blind disability-quota appointee gets regular status and benefits from her first day on contract, High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-pursue-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-unansw-e3d9d187237f4239b8156606fcfaf439/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:28:07.719Z GST officers must pursue alternative statutory service modes when portal notices go unanswered before passing ex parte orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-authorities-should-explore-other-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-unan-6350069f98544b7f820519ce2ccd6fda/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:27:40.468Z Tax authorities should explore other Section 169 service modes when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-taxpayers-do-not-respon-658dba75e8e64916a39f69e6ffcfe313/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:27:23.959Z GST officers must explore alternative statutory service modes when taxpayers do not respond to portal notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-contradictions-and-retraction-rendered-the-victims-uncorroborated-testimony-insuf-1ba54d5c0b6248bcbe7fc0478a31295d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:27:05.285Z Material contradictions and retraction rendered the victim’s uncorroborated testimony insufficient to sustain a POCSO conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-plausible-and-not-perverse-426628d9808a4a5cb676b3ed75b330dd/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:27:00.193Z An acquittal cannot be disturbed where the trial court’s view is plausible and not perverse. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-use-effective-alternative-service-when-portal-notices-elicit-no-respo-d3f38b1510d84e6da2d3dbe94486bebf/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:26:31.603Z GST authorities must use effective alternative service when portal notices elicit no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-should-be-released-to-undisputed-owners-on-security-rather-than-left-to-de-7b7c5b53dfa54247a9984584853e0080/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:26:27.280Z Seized vehicles should be released to undisputed owners on security rather than left to deteriorate. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-high-court-may-permit-compounding-of-a-section-138-offence-in-revision-resulting-in-acqu-63aea8cdd1d34d4ba9ca452b1691f73b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:24:57.032Z A High Court may permit compounding of a Section 138 offence in revision, resulting in acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/business-premises-must-be-desealed-subject-to-an-undertaking-not-to-dispose-of-inventoried-faf45c173b0444b8aa953dd905688037/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:24:47.550Z Business premises must be desealed subject to an undertaking not to dispose of inventoried goods without prior permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-dishonoured-employment-security-cheque-does-not-attract-section-138-without-an-establish-07a136ebd3904c69af8051b75cde1cfb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:24:24.264Z A dishonoured employment-security cheque does not attract Section 138 without an established enforceable liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-injunction-applications-must-be-decided-expeditiously-uninfluenced-by-interim-stat-214a16e017ca42709c2843ea83b36089/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:24:11.746Z Pending injunction applications must be decided expeditiously, uninfluenced by interim status quo orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/pointing-a-deadly-weapon-to-compel-surrender-constitutes-its-use-under-section-397-ipc-6e44ee4848dd4023a51f93ed0fa8bcb4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:24:02.618Z Pointing a deadly weapon to compel surrender constitutes its use under Section 397 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-60-disaster-management-act-complaint-requirements-are-distinct-from-section-195-cr-291d36a3305542f5873e7258f4d1089b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:23:46.698Z Section 60 Disaster Management Act complaint requirements are distinct from Section 195 CrPC requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/provisional-fdr-lien-must-be-lifted-upon-furnishing-a-50-crore-post-dated-cheque-and-asset-4057b853841e42f198996e84213ba42c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:23:44.151Z Provisional FDR lien must be lifted upon furnishing a ₹50 crore post-dated cheque and asset undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-challenging-an-alienation-may-be-rejected-when-its-own-pleadings-show-article-109-052db1652b964d478ce4a1b3ba368e8d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:23:33.897Z A plaint challenging an alienation may be rejected when its own pleadings show Article 109’s twelve-year limitation expired. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-gst-appellate-authority-must-consider-jurisdictional-objections-and-supporting-reconcili-668bd681295c434c85250a1a062da310/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:22:43.682Z A GST appellate authority must consider jurisdictional objections and supporting reconciliation evidence before dismissing an appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/third-party-victims-may-recover-full-compensation-from-any-joint-tortfeasor-with-insurers-970c2275d0a94d50b0bc003405ed5a49/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:22:28.318Z Third-party victims may recover full compensation from any joint tortfeasor, with insurers retaining recovery rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-9-permits-post-award-interim-protection-to-preserve-the-award-pending-enforcement-69a814c0bc06460bbedb84cf852ef8f9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:22:20.883Z Section 9 permits post-award interim protection to preserve the award pending enforcement. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-consumer-forum-findings-on-deficiency-in-service-warrant-no-interference-absent-5ab2b9fa296d41caa07f453d0e0464ec/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:22:13.435Z Concurrent consumer-forum findings on deficiency in service warrant no interference absent grounds for a different view. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claimed-form-10b-filing-with-the-assessing-officer-warrants-reconsideration-despite-non-4add249c681842e1b6007a315c1120da/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:21:57.003Z A claimed Form 10B filing with the Assessing Officer warrants reconsideration despite non-upload to CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-27-objection-does-not-defeat-interim-restraint-against-alleged-misuse-of-confide-31a7261b996d4e9d893de9d2c2aa6c2c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:20:21.292Z A Section 27 objection does not defeat interim restraint against alleged misuse of confidential information. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tribunal-cannot-reduce-dismissal-for-proven-banking-misconduct-absent-shocking-dispropor-a104fd524d154433ad5894f118c4936d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:20:08.380Z A tribunal cannot reduce dismissal for proven banking misconduct absent shocking disproportionality. https://lawlens.in/stories/epc-contractors-cannot-claim-extra-payment-for-variations-lacking-prior-written-department-c180fcf2ee8a471ca18a44141b5bed45/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:19:10.717Z EPC contractors cannot claim extra payment for variations lacking prior written departmental approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-title-claims-underlying-revenue-entries-must-be-adjudicated-by-the-civil-court-7dd74a5c92c34e5398d0b7436b67781d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:18:52.882Z Disputed title claims underlying revenue entries must be adjudicated by the civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-proof-linking-death-to-the-accident-compensation-is-limited-to-personal-injury-exp-2fa8649ac85f41d5be969d9e947e2a85/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:18:37.572Z Without proof linking death to the accident, compensation is limited to personal-injury expenses. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-permit-witnesses-to-produce-previously-undisclosed-relevant-documents-where-no-8e412fd49d45405688a839909a95e8be/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:18:09.885Z Courts may permit witnesses to produce previously undisclosed relevant documents where no prejudice is caused. https://lawlens.in/stories/lower-courts-cannot-bar-their-judgments-from-being-cited-as-precedent-delhi-high-court-say-0efe458b6e43424a99a600aa036c1f1a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:18:05.817Z Lower courts cannot bar their judgments from being cited as precedent, Delhi High Court says https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-alimony-may-be-awarded-under-section-25-of-the-hindu-marriage-act-alongside-an-a-b91b5df94dce4e0e9210c0f9bb8ef7f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:18:02.020Z Permanent alimony may be awarded under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act alongside an affirmed divorce decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/cat-applications-may-be-filed-where-any-part-of-the-cause-of-action-arises-94311320bf4948288ceb8e4a1de8f5f1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:17:54.095Z CAT applications may be filed where any part of the cause of action arises. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-the-absence-of-reliable-income-evidence-compensation-may-be-assessed-using-applicable-m-0a80d9ccc5d94b608478a6791d3f4feb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:17:50.270Z In the absence of reliable income evidence, compensation may be assessed using applicable minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-must-act-in-accordance-with-the-revenue-department-peace-committees-outcome-5fd111fd22ca4e15a7e0e84d44ba7c47/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:17:38.888Z Police must act in accordance with the Revenue Department peace committee’s outcome. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-purchaser-during-acquisition-proceedings-acquires-defective-title-and-is-limited-to-sect-eceed79f61904213b8058e6ac8bb8e0b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:17:31.759Z A purchaser during acquisition proceedings acquires defective title and is limited to Section 51 remedies. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-medically-incapacitated-adult-son-remains-entitled-to-maintenance-under-section-125-crpc-a38f4192b8974f56a377c8be7d9f9ae6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:17:01.547Z A medically incapacitated adult son remains entitled to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-high-court-omission-to-install-window-grill-in-teens-electrocution-case-attracts-neglig-858be8d3d0f741f1849c413b806a508a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:16:02.556Z MP High Court: Omission to install window grill in teen’s electrocution case attracts negligence charge, not culpable homicide https://lawlens.in/stories/in-matrimonial-transfer-petitions-the-wifes-convenience-must-receive-predominant-considera-ee088c53104a44cba788ade5673fe4d2/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:15:47.341Z In matrimonial transfer petitions, the wife’s convenience must receive predominant consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/reciprocal-trespass-proceedings-were-quashed-where-rival-possession-claims-arose-from-a-pe-ab2fcb53064942d28775e6a87d25be91/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:14:09.835Z Reciprocal trespass proceedings were quashed where rival possession claims arose from a pending civil dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-antecedents-alone-cannot-justify-denying-bail-where-other-circumstances-favor-rel-93f60939a6a94050b1449f834370726b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:14:07.475Z Criminal antecedents alone cannot justify denying bail where other circumstances favor release. https://lawlens.in/stories/third-party-victims-may-recover-full-compensation-from-any-joint-tortfeasor-with-insurers-92dfd06a04e94582813dcafd43c51b73/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:14:05.095Z Third-party victims may recover full compensation from any joint tortfeasor, with insurers retaining recovery rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-warranted-where-applicants-are-implicated-only-by-co-accused-statemen-93f2e3166bb34975aec0b8173fbd8e3f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:13:37.157Z Anticipatory bail is warranted where applicants are implicated only by co-accused statements and weapons are already seized. https://lawlens.in/stories/unresolved-transfer-of-possession-under-a-development-agreement-warrants-remand-for-furthe-3fb4a7d726424d7ea82ced5dcc903d5b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:13:37.156Z Unresolved transfer of possession under a development agreement warrants remand for further evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-where-a-suicide-note-and-witness-statements-raise-triable-allegati-90854255d02e493982068c2366474ac6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:13:19.844Z Quashing is unwarranted where a suicide note and witness statements raise triable allegations against in-laws. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-property-dispute-does-not-bar-prosecution-where-allegations-and-medical-evidence-disclos-77145ddb28a84c65926e1b3422dbd892/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:13:19.835Z A property dispute does not bar prosecution where allegations and medical evidence disclose assault. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-a-property-dispute-quashed-as-giving-the-civil-dispute-a-6e82630acf3540bc82b96e9ddb10172e/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:13:14.472Z Criminal proceedings arising from a property dispute quashed as giving the civil dispute a criminal colour. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-domestic-violence-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-amicable-settlement-and-div-bd4f6142f3984560997b18ba1dc468bf/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:13:04.324Z Matrimonial domestic-violence proceedings may be quashed after amicable settlement and divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-crpc-upon-voluntary-sett-3c5c8145095a4aa896dc74f6c1fa587d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:13:01.785Z Matrimonial criminal proceedings may be quashed under Section 482 CrPC upon voluntary settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-party-cannot-amend-another-partys-pleadings-under-order-vi-rule-17-cpc-904bfb312c8844b58440b1fed0f9fcc6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:12:21.454Z A party cannot amend another party’s pleadings under Order VI Rule 17 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-seizure-mahazars-may-be-prepared-off-site-for-justified-practical-reasons-078cc015d3ff4079b2a36ee2634bc72b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:11:58.598Z NDPS seizure mahazars may be prepared off-site for justified practical reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prior-inconsistent-police-statement-does-not-bar-summoning-under-section-319-on-trial-ev-13a3b313af1e4ba99f1573cffa19e6fa/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:10:56.505Z A prior inconsistent police statement does not bar summoning under Section 319 on trial evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-a-2017-accident-claim-notional-income-is-assessed-at-11-000-per-month-bf6a2a9eb67f4185b34a46c7be2bd13c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:09:25.600Z For a 2017 accident claim, notional income is assessed at ₹11,000 per month. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-breach-of-a-contractual-undertaking-without-more-does-not-establish-cheating-dc03cfe7409541319e2f7c4e18a77f7d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:09:24.371Z Mere breach of a contractual undertaking, without more, does not establish cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-91-crpc-cannot-compel-production-of-cctv-footage-already-overwritten-and-unavailab-43e6df4147ea410e8614db15335e8902/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:09:22.417Z Section 91 CrPC cannot compel production of CCTV footage already overwritten and unavailable. https://lawlens.in/stories/additional-written-statements-must-be-confined-to-the-plaint-amendment-new-pleas-require-f-c20b2a4706df4540835964085f13c6b4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:08:55.402Z Additional written statements must be confined to the plaint amendment; new pleas require formal amendment. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-warranted-where-material-indicates-another-person-used-the-petitioner-9c28739b13e341869617062f776d3347/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:08:09.419Z Anticipatory bail is warranted where material indicates another person used the petitioner’s business account. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-party-should-be-permitted-to-participate-in-final-decree-proceedings-and-subject-to-cond-326f729a6145427fb359d2f322f66fa3/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:08:06.720Z A party should be permitted to participate in final decree proceedings and, subject to conditions, object to the commissioner’s report. https://lawlens.in/stories/rent-deposited-into-the-landlords-loan-account-must-be-credited-against-arrears-to-prevent-d16fe4f1cd014b128620b0af5bc35569/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:07:59.331Z Rent deposited into the landlord’s loan account must be credited against arrears to prevent double payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/science-educators-sodium-water-demonstration-was-not-malicious-karnataka-high-court-quashe-d5c8205982cf46a19f3b3c49452c19cd/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:07:13.810Z Science educator’s sodium-water demonstration was not malicious: Karnataka High Court quashes FIR https://lawlens.in/stories/for-2019-accidents-courts-must-apply-the-kslsas-14-000-monthly-notional-income-chart-absen-5c58778fddcc4498a98607b993c3b185/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:07:08.251Z For 2019 accidents, courts must apply the KSLSA’s ₹14,000 monthly notional-income chart absent proof of income. https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-non-participation-warrants-restoration-of-gst-proceedings-to-substantiate-itc-cl-ac4c09909adc4c11b3080c42b6b44095/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:07:01.716Z Bona fide non-participation warrants restoration of GST proceedings to substantiate ITC claims arising from GSTR-2A/3B mismatch. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-service-of-mandatory-section-28-2-notice-invalidates-kiad-land-acquisition-proceedings-d7d387845c7a4981a0ab6d66ab324bb8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:06:50.452Z Non-service of mandatory Section 28(2) notice invalidates KIAD land acquisition proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-negligence-without-the-requisite-statutory-ingredients-cannot-sustain-charges-of-chea-2eb8c60a0a7c4be1bd793772febf165a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:06:42.938Z Mere negligence, without the requisite statutory ingredients, cannot sustain charges of cheating, impersonation, forgery, or unlawful assembly. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-reject-belated-written-statement-amendments-contradicting-admissions-when-due-d-7673ef404ed04bcd8f3b135d53c44faa/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:06:29.835Z Courts may reject belated written-statement amendments contradicting admissions when due diligence is not shown. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-grants-anticipatory-bail-to-four-officials-in-alleged-fraud-involving-a51f1684570d4566968ee5f32fd78675/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:06:14.731Z Karnataka High Court grants anticipatory bail to four officials in alleged fraud involving 414 land allotments for project-affected families https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-petition-becomes-infructuous-when-the-state-redresses-the-petitioners-grievances-du-43b888459ac047d883264d333bdbe7ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:06:07.051Z A writ petition becomes infructuous when the State redresses the petitioners’ grievances during its pendency. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-police-officer-may-independently-obtain-magistrates-permission-to-investigate-a-non-cogn-ba8624034edb405eb7330c32a68259a4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:39.942Z A police officer may independently obtain Magistrate’s permission to investigate a non-cognizable offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-where-property-purchase-allegations-lacked-documents-and-appeare-f9b25a6024214d838dd888d0e0e90d3d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:36.161Z Anticipatory bail granted where property-purchase allegations lacked documents and appeared rooted in a loan dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-matrimonial-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-inherent-powers-aft-c88ecad3873e4c4a987238943814828a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:34.803Z Non-compoundable matrimonial criminal proceedings may be quashed under inherent powers after comprehensive settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/missing-valid-proof-of-the-victims-age-completed-investigation-and-prolonged-custody-suppo-1ec42a4099394faeb601b229007fb920/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:31.598Z Missing valid proof of the victim’s age, completed investigation and prolonged custody support regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-linguistic-minority-claim-cannot-reopen-a-concluded-counselling-round-but-may-be-8c04c2f526e9422d86eab969af18b876/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:31.453Z A belated linguistic-minority claim cannot reopen a concluded counselling round but may be considered in subsequent rounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/original-repair-bills-corroborated-by-damage-evidence-can-establish-vehicle-repair-compens-9f63501226814b57be344435e4146c16/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:30.688Z Original repair bills corroborated by damage evidence can establish vehicle-repair compensation in summary MACT proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unfulfilled-assurance-about-school-facilities-without-dishonest-intent-at-inception-doe-816a88e8664b4ae69518e666db39bbb2/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:28.234Z An unfulfilled assurance about school facilities, without dishonest intent at inception, does not constitute cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/contextual-verbal-altercation-did-not-warrant-trial-for-offences-under-sections-504-and-50-485ebf14300949369a2ef30baed50c68/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:24.770Z Contextual verbal altercation did not warrant trial for offences under Sections 504 and 506 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-adoption-permits-recording-the-adoptive-fathers-name-in-birth-and-school-records-b10b0ea57a1340549e7d3a57db1e45df/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:19.704Z A valid adoption permits recording the adoptive father’s name in birth and school records. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproved-income-warrants-notional-assessment-with-future-prospects-included-in-motor-accid-4c732ffabeea4275afe9b3090507b5d0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:19.687Z Unproved income warrants notional assessment, with future prospects included in motor-accident compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-owners-lack-of-assets-does-not-bar-a-pay-and-recover-order-against-the-insurer-1f217efe2d2f4a19b74077d1bdfc1fe0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:17.643Z An owner’s lack of assets does not bar a pay-and-recover order against the insurer. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-justified-where-criminal-allegations-arise-from-longstanding-civil-la-b752f31ccd654f69b20adfe2d0d63e94/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:17.270Z Anticipatory bail is justified where criminal allegations arise from longstanding civil land disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-311-permits-prosecution-to-seek-examination-of-witnesses-previously-given-up-or-dr-f687367e18ce4163ba97f7bec85e9eb5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:16.929Z Section 311 permits prosecution to seek examination of witnesses previously given up or dropped. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-cannot-freeze-a-third-partys-account-for-contractual-rent-or-security-deposit-payme-88676c7833764cac82f0429be199bdab/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T14:01:16.929Z Police cannot freeze a third party’s account for contractual rent or security-deposit payments. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-calls-murder-probe-completely-botched-up-grants-bail-after-delayed-fir-an-4d04c9ef5b424c0f887b24163506c8b8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:49:52.016Z Delhi High Court calls murder probe “completely botched up,” grants bail after delayed FIR and overnight investigation https://lawlens.in/stories/order-viii-rule-10-requires-judicial-scrutiny-before-decree-despite-deemed-admissions-74e3497fdcb14e8f820307c25f233825/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:46:09.406Z Order VIII Rule 10 requires judicial scrutiny before decree, despite deemed admissions. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-one-time-increment-cannot-be-denied-when-delayed-joining-results-from-departmental-delay-4d810a85a9ff4df287fd044a587fe080/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:46:04.284Z A one-time increment cannot be denied when delayed joining results from departmental delay in relieving. https://lawlens.in/stories/regulator-cannot-block-a-second-physiotherapy-college-on-the-same-campus-without-rules-del-09e6e70e16074cdf8673293bfe069b34/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:45:56.965Z Regulator cannot block a second physiotherapy college on the same campus without rules, Delhi High Court says https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-warranted-where-custodial-interrogation-is-unnecessary-and-key-prosec-7f98ca27e5db4e55b63efd3ea5a72712/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:45:40.072Z Anticipatory bail is warranted where custodial interrogation is unnecessary and key prosecution evidence remains unverified. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-may-reflect-notified-minimum-wages-and-reasonable-unreceipted-253748f5274648b48cdd617848338b79/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:43:56.655Z Motor accident compensation may reflect notified minimum wages and reasonable unreceipted hospitalisation expenses. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-enhance-injury-compensation-for-treatment-period-income-loss-and-unreceipted-in-70211580d080421a876103cfb25b9887/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:42:25.908Z Courts may enhance injury compensation for treatment-period income loss and unreceipted incidental expenses. https://lawlens.in/stories/each-of-the-deceaseds-four-dependents-is-entitled-to-44-000-for-loss-of-consortium-9f47f71bee354c96a2c325065806efea/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:42:22.096Z Each of the deceased’s four dependents is entitled to ₹44,000 for loss of consortium. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-where-a-sarpanchs-role-in-issuing-a-disputed-land-transfer-certif-7c63592c8474453198e1a34e2ced29b1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:42:17.864Z Anticipatory bail denied where a sarpanch’s role in issuing a disputed land-transfer certificate requires investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-invoked-to-rehear-a-matter-absent-patent-error-on-the-record-c740330c3d7548b9848cd81c195c5e83/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:42:15.192Z Review jurisdiction cannot be invoked to rehear a matter absent patent error on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/adding-a-graver-offence-alone-does-not-justify-denying-anticipatory-bail-f964513cc5834298a382ed225b01a763/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:42:09.717Z Adding a graver offence alone does not justify denying anticipatory bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-erroneous-pay-fixation-is-impermissible-from-retired-class-iii-employees-absen-6e2a0d840dcc41358ed6d95d3d7d6b5f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:42:05.868Z Recovery of erroneous pay fixation is impermissible from retired Class III employees absent a voluntary undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-fir-delay-alone-does-not-defeat-prosecution-allegations-at-the-anticipatory-ba-c5353c8830ee43eab0f4bc1b365dfe56/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:42:02.693Z Unexplained FIR delay alone does not defeat prosecution allegations at the anticipatory-bail stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-permits-quashing-where-parties-amicably-settle-a-purely-private-dispute-006166f997a945c48eae5f1bd0d6fbfb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:42:00.199Z Section 482 permits quashing where parties amicably settle a purely private dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/cheating-prosecution-against-a-company-officer-quashed-absent-any-direct-transaction-or-in-113a633bff454d7c90786af336aeb967/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:41:55.986Z Cheating prosecution against a company officer quashed absent any direct transaction or inducement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fresh-suit-cannot-reopen-a-coercion-challenge-already-rejected-in-prior-proceedings-389fd3e7ccea43a69ee7dff18ebc3b84/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:39:10.398Z A fresh suit cannot reopen a coercion challenge already rejected in prior proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-acquittal-does-not-revive-a-stale-challenge-to-disciplinary-dismissal-2ed023dec7fb43f98382cbd263021de8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:39:06.727Z A subsequent acquittal does not revive a stale challenge to disciplinary dismissal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-broadly-worded-or-otherwise-clause-bars-pre-award-interest-under-section-31-7-a-8f934bac6faf4b879494b245288c133d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:38:43.518Z A broadly worded “or otherwise” clause bars pre-award interest under Section 31(7)(a). https://lawlens.in/stories/a-licensee-who-entered-through-the-plaintiff-is-estopped-from-denying-the-plaintiffs-posse-ee94801f2c6942c19a84d3afb62b7893/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:36:43.738Z A licensee who entered through the plaintiff is estopped from denying the plaintiff’s possessory title. https://lawlens.in/stories/apar-downgrading-requires-recorded-reasons-and-must-rest-on-performance-during-the-period-bb9b4b49d18347d9b9c16e70abc3ba3d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:36:39.598Z APAR downgrading requires recorded reasons and must rest on performance during the period under review. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-facto-approval-cannot-validate-a-school-closure-made-without-prior-approval-under-rul-64b6c428bda54b8e97717c7ce3c26913/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:36:36.642Z Post facto approval cannot validate a school closure made without prior approval under Rule 46. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-inquiry-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-886b052a92b34849a6908e4ff1d28e6f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:36:33.723Z Section 11 Inquiry Is Confined to the Prima Facie Existence of an Arbitration Agreement https://lawlens.in/stories/posh-inquiries-orissa-high-court-upholds-fresh-probe-after-respondent-was-denied-witness-s-204c34605c7747c3b166ab4f91140f24/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:34:31.027Z POSH inquiries: Orissa High Court upholds fresh probe after respondent was denied witness statements and cross-examination հնարավորություն https://lawlens.in/stories/reservation-in-promotions-cannot-be-applied-without-a-valid-constitutionally-compliant-ena-0f55088504284512b0f4b8358637052a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:34:30.150Z Reservation in promotions cannot be applied without a valid, constitutionally compliant enabling framework. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-high-court-upholds-10-year-terms-for-in-laws-in-dowry-death-of-bride-burned-with-3d89268d81e34a83b3678f168e3568c2/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:34:27.914Z Jharkhand High Court upholds 10-year terms for in-laws in dowry death of bride burned within nine months of marriage https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sudden-unpremeditated-single-blow-not-ordinarily-sufficient-to-cause-death-attracts-sect-19f7b34c247e4178a48a5589665b60c9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:33:46.391Z A sudden, unpremeditated single blow not ordinarily sufficient to cause death attracts Section 304 Part II, not Section 302. https://lawlens.in/stories/permissive-possession-cannot-mature-into-adverse-title-without-clear-pleading-and-proof-of-a437271ded08483f9e9d914fcfa3dc47/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:31:56.310Z Permissive possession cannot mature into adverse title without clear pleading and proof of hostility. https://lawlens.in/stories/triple-riding-alone-does-not-establish-contributory-negligence-without-proof-that-it-cause-39177b9643fe4a7489a5d39558049802/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:31:52.577Z Triple riding alone does not establish contributory negligence without proof that it caused the accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-right-to-livelihood-does-not-entitle-occupants-to-conduct-business-on-public-roads-8e48b287a9e348c3b45fd4c160a539f6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:31:48.954Z The right to livelihood does not entitle occupants to conduct business on public roads. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-reduced-for-failure-to-produce-pre-accident-salary-records-189c40def42c4e5685b560cffa3ac465/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:31:44.824Z Motor accident compensation reduced for failure to produce pre-accident salary records. https://lawlens.in/stories/related-matrimonial-proceedings-must-be-tried-together-to-avoid-conflicting-judgments-97e14141e0a24950b2472462486c03b7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:25:25.034Z Related matrimonial proceedings must be tried together to avoid conflicting judgments. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-without-competent-authority-approval-is-invalid-but-may-be-consi-0ef287d5488e4382a177f8370bbcc415/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:25:24.875Z Compassionate appointment without competent-authority approval is invalid but may be considered for ex post facto approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-must-give-effect-to-an-unstayed-civil-decree-despite-a-pending-appeal-c9ee34c961034e0d90e69a9113ec6771/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:25:21.193Z Revenue authorities must give effect to an unstayed civil decree despite a pending appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/larr-authority-can-hear-compensation-references-in-pre-2013-mrtp-acquisitions-bombay-hc-ru-54cfe9dbc520456dbc53deaf349eb942/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:25:19.740Z LARR Authority can hear compensation references in pre-2013 MRTP acquisitions, Bombay HC rules; MCGM’s total compensation fixed at ₹1,572 crore https://lawlens.in/stories/pmla-summons-may-issue-without-awaiting-the-outcome-of-predicate-offence-proceedings-9038e13b4ad64a5689c16fce8a1274ba/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:25:17.672Z PMLA summons may issue without awaiting the outcome of predicate-offence proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tender-notification-marred-by-procedural-irregularities-must-be-set-aside-and-reissued-l-55dbe1e8abbd44a5b228eae9d4c504ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:25:16.098Z A tender notification marred by procedural irregularities must be set aside and reissued lawfully. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-commissioner-may-review-section-229-b-appellate-orders-only-within-order-xlviis-strict-l-bcb1956ec4df5b2d93c25a36103737f9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:25:13.058Z A Commissioner may review Section 229-B appellate orders only within Order XLVII’s strict limits. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-may-be-released-to-undisputed-owners-on-security-pending-trial-5bb504d624fd406aa845435e1f880876/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:25:10.568Z Seized vehicles may be released to undisputed owners on security pending trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/undisputedly-owned-seized-property-should-be-released-under-bnss-section-497-to-prevent-de-02b4ef8b78c04747a516250d4d3c36c4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:23:10.879Z Undisputedly owned seized property should be released under BNSS Section 497 to prevent deterioration. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-cannot-treat-unexplained-cash-as-crime-proceeds-without-grounds-to-suspect-an-offen-b79fc3e1e2444e99a3d90cff583dce3b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:23:04.622Z Police cannot treat unexplained cash as crime proceeds without grounds to suspect an offence, Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-records-alone-cannot-turn-private-pathway-land-into-government-property-madras-hig-854fce142c9d44b39a2cf229a8a2f680/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:22:40.824Z Revenue records alone cannot turn private pathway land into government property, Madras High Court rules; acquisition requires due process and compensation https://lawlens.in/stories/police-officer-suspended-for-over-16-years-wins-service-benefits-after-acquittal-court-fin-c533590f43fe4892a07afd48c739948c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:22:21.980Z Police officer suspended for over 16 years wins service benefits after acquittal; court finds no fresh evidence to justify disciplinary punishment https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-conviction-may-be-set-aside-when-the-offence-is-compounded-during-revision-1c2db8c9a7f1467492100b0c1355cff0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:22:18.003Z A Section 138 conviction may be set aside when the offence is compounded during revision. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-orders-inquiry-into-officials-delay-in-removing-waterbody-encroachments-38e5258ceca24972b05b25c3a1a0045c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:20:41.623Z Madras High Court orders inquiry into officials’ delay in removing waterbody encroachments https://lawlens.in/stories/a-final-opportunity-to-pay-process-fees-may-justify-restoring-a-dismissed-complaint-5f4dbc41db764c25b65e87b4619c9929/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:20:38.364Z A final opportunity to pay process fees may justify restoring a dismissed complaint. https://lawlens.in/stories/premises-must-be-temporarily-unsealed-for-rectification-of-deviations-and-restoration-in-a-0027160669ef4f47894c938db23e919b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:20:34.838Z Premises must be temporarily unsealed for rectification of deviations and restoration in accordance with sanctioned plans. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-transfers-made-without-transfer-and-placement-committee-recommendation-are-lega-91302001bee045f0ace6e90b5f5e1724/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:20:30.874Z Government transfers made without Transfer and Placement Committee recommendation are legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneously-granted-acp-benefits-may-be-withdrawn-when-inconsistent-with-the-governing-sch-844d3feaa2574def9a34d92f325a45fc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:20:27.088Z Erroneously granted ACP benefits may be withdrawn when inconsistent with the governing scheme. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-macp-claim-is-barred-by-res-judicata-after-prior-adjudication-of-eligibility-67f7c6844b3b4e529beea25ac0aa078d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:20:24.259Z A subsequent MACP claim is barred by res judicata after prior adjudication of eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/reservation-in-promotion-requires-quantifiable-data-establishing-inadequate-representation-7039004eeb1c4c6bb1799d48f6b674ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:20:23.429Z Reservation in promotion requires quantifiable data establishing inadequate representation and preserving administrative efficiency. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-mistakenly-paid-increments-is-impermissible-from-group-c-employees-regardless-b340141648714ee78fd2ec60636d55b4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:20:20.567Z Recovery of mistakenly paid increments is impermissible from Group C employees, regardless of the overpayment period. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-mistakenly-paid-increments-is-impermissible-from-group-c-employees-fcf05b8f4b944fa484bfdecd19c8d75c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:20:16.240Z Recovery of mistakenly paid increments is impermissible from Group C employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-alone-confers-no-promotion-but-eligible-employees-are-entitled-to-consideration-ad11d9bf705447d69cca7eecafa4dfc0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:20:12.283Z Seniority alone confers no promotion, but eligible employees are entitled to consideration under applicable rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-later-divisional-cadre-classification-permits-common-seniority-despite-initial-district-c7f3a9507f88437a927fbe06a4b70565/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:17:35.590Z A later divisional-cadre classification permits common seniority despite initial district-cadre appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligible-regularized-ret-teachers-must-be-placed-in-teacher-grade-iii-under-applicable-gov-58439e7d7ef848038eb19e27e93875ef/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:16:20.253Z Eligible regularized ReT teachers must be placed in Teacher Grade-III under applicable government orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-litigation-is-not-a-bar-to-pay-scale-parity-for-similarly-situated-eligible-employee-a3e7c2236dd04ee5a9034ac12737c6d9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:16:06.191Z Prior litigation is not a bar to pay-scale parity for similarly situated eligible employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/retirement-does-not-defeat-notional-promotion-where-eligibility-and-an-in-service-vacancy-967417f8e2174f4aa16e9c62130646f8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:16:03.583Z Retirement does not defeat notional promotion where eligibility and an in-service vacancy are established. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-from-gratuity-is-permissible-for-excess-pay-caused-by-non-qualifying-absence-b6561a6e542046008784ccadebfefaeb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:14:50.564Z Recovery from gratuity is permissible for excess pay caused by non-qualifying absence. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-placed-employees-are-entitled-to-pay-parity-with-juniors-under-the-madhava-murth-4e8c789b9c8c433d87bb93fbabe8e50c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:14:50.474Z Similarly placed employees are entitled to pay parity with juniors under the Madhava Murthy ruling. https://lawlens.in/stories/excess-pay-arising-from-non-qualifying-absence-is-recoverable-from-railway-gratuity-under-ac2827a2df94497ebc9c4a7c944d05f9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:14:47.386Z Excess pay arising from non-qualifying absence is recoverable from railway gratuity under Rule 15. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-placed-employees-are-entitled-to-pay-stepping-up-vis-a-vis-juniors-under-establi-c15da1b7821d456baa1b80cc3f36788b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:14:46.854Z Similarly placed employees are entitled to pay stepping-up vis-à-vis juniors under established precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/upon-admitted-compliance-contempt-proceedings-may-be-closed-without-deciding-willful-disob-d9afaa66ab4b46a795b2e415f5cb2a24/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:14:44.277Z Upon admitted compliance, contempt proceedings may be closed without deciding willful disobedience. https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-employees-are-entitled-to-pay-stepping-up-parity-with-juniors-under-the-tribunals-p-0616fffe236f4653a0d2828fa9146fb6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:14:41.980Z Senior employees are entitled to pay stepping-up parity with juniors under the Tribunal’s precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-placed-employees-are-entitled-to-pay-stepping-up-parity-with-juniors-under-acp-m-de1e3f1cb0ef473382d3c139ca4858ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:14:38.206Z Similarly placed employees are entitled to pay stepping-up parity with juniors under ACP/MACP. https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-employees-are-entitled-to-pay-stepping-up-parity-when-juniors-receive-higher-acp-ma-9df22373e7db4202b72ee3b4bb00fe37/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:14:35.116Z Senior employees are entitled to pay stepping-up parity when juniors receive higher ACP/MACP benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-merit-based-non-selection-does-not-create-a-right-to-compassionate-appointment-ce6f2a22fd494ef9b699e91ecc71a1ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:10:57.248Z Repeated merit-based non-selection does not create a right to compassionate appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/sda-arrears-cannot-be-restricted-to-litigants-or-recovered-from-similarly-situated-employe-5b22eb49aa004561b35014313bfa2898/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:10:53.230Z SDA arrears cannot be restricted to litigants or recovered from similarly situated employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-is-governed-by-the-policy-in-force-when-the-application-is-consi-9161fa2af5ad475d8b285f951c5e29a9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:10:49.997Z Compassionate appointment is governed by the policy in force when the application is considered. https://lawlens.in/stories/mes-directed-to-decide-assistants-pay-scale-representation-in-light-of-relevant-precedents-89afccc4601c48719d4d2428a32c4172/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:10:45.415Z MES directed to decide Assistants’ pay-scale representation in light of relevant precedents within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/group-d-safaiwalas-listed-as-eligible-cannot-be-excluded-from-clerical-selection-based-on-e0da6d93a85e4f88b68feb732e723ac5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:10:40.981Z Group D Safaiwalas listed as eligible cannot be excluded from clerical selection based on department. https://lawlens.in/stories/admitted-salary-and-macp-arrears-must-be-paid-within-eight-weeks-with-gpf-rate-interest-fo-992a1e61a0874b5e88c99e1fbd021f74/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:10:37.618Z Admitted salary and MACP arrears must be paid within eight weeks, with GPF-rate interest for delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/ssc-must-consider-alternative-scheduling-for-overlapping-recruitment-examinations-f13e72dd2c3349728d664198ca18f06f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:10:32.880Z SSC Must Consider Alternative Scheduling for Overlapping Recruitment Examinations https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-of-a-disabled-employee-nearing-retirement-during-pending-litigation-was-found-to-4eda2f532b4048c4ba0190e0024d825c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:10:27.758Z Transfer of a disabled employee nearing retirement during pending litigation was found to be victimization. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-serve-the-show-cause-notice-renders-the-adjudication-order-violative-of-natural-85b135d35aac452d88eac25241c8674a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:09:40.146Z Failure to serve the show-cause notice renders the adjudication order violative of natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-agreement-for-water-supply-is-a-sale-not-an-assignment-of-natural-resource-use-rights-855205a44f5947f89f8ac6212862e4dc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:09:37.475Z An agreement for water supply is a sale, not an assignment of natural-resource use rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/amounts-paid-during-excise-investigations-are-deposits-not-duty-cestat-orders-interest-fro-f2be0e378f68419ca136771740d2ac4d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:09:33.531Z Amounts paid during excise investigations are deposits, not duty; CESTAT orders interest from date of payment https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-demand-is-time-barred-where-availment-was-known-and-suppression-was-not-esta-3418a3af76ea4007a9491a8cae42b696/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:09:29.178Z CENVAT Credit Demand Is Time-Barred Where Availment Was Known and Suppression Was Not Established. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-supreme-court-may-dissolve-a-marriage-solely-for-irretrievable-breakdown-under-ar-e05ce864df32405d81220b09cd3e6cd5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:05:18.387Z Only the Supreme Court may dissolve a marriage solely for irretrievable breakdown under Article 142. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-may-be-granted-on-parity-when-similarly-situated-co-accused-obtain-bail-from-the-supr-da464b89a5ab4ee481b32ec7cc0d015f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:05:17.076Z Bail may be granted on parity when similarly situated co-accused obtain bail from the Supreme Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/convictions-for-assault-and-robbery-upheld-but-sentences-reduced-to-the-period-already-und-ff9dfb63929943dcaf04d105d1a55794/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:05:15.414Z Convictions for assault and robbery upheld, but sentences reduced to the period already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-does-not-defeat-an-untoward-incident-compensation-claim-a3dc78e01d5f424a9cf01dd933acc0fc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:05:13.600Z Non-recovery of a railway ticket does not defeat an untoward-incident compensation claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-co-owners-interest-alone-does-not-warrant-impleadment-absent-necessity-for-effective-adj-d998a695b1fc4930bdfdf8514d2d1193/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:05:09.718Z A co-owner’s interest alone does not warrant impleadment absent necessity for effective adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/collector-must-independently-determine-landless-persons-eligibility-before-allotting-gover-5ffb03b9962c46c58cacfdec70376687/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T13:05:04.679Z Collector Must Independently Determine Landless Persons’ Eligibility Before Allotting Government Agricultural Land. https://lawlens.in/stories/authenticated-information-utility-default-records-can-establish-insolvency-default-unless-141ede343167451b848b492d02ecf2be/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:58:41.653Z Authenticated Information Utility default records can establish insolvency default unless rebutted by compelling evidence, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prior-compromise-cannot-permanently-bar-maintenance-enhancement-under-section-127-crpc-9050ad62b83547f99dca4fe5fc98cb7d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:57:36.942Z A prior compromise cannot permanently bar maintenance enhancement under Section 127 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/earmarked-out-of-turn-promotion-vacancies-cannot-be-diverted-to-defeat-year-wise-considera-c49d6f27806d44659df2a2b88607ea1f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:56:45.674Z Earmarked out-of-turn promotion vacancies cannot be diverted to defeat year-wise consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-quashes-sc-st-act-case-against-bank-officers-says-rbi-guideline-violations-a-1ec5e02701f740a3b79375009f450d90/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:54:37.187Z Supreme Court quashes SC/ST Act case against bank officers, says RBI guideline violations alone do not justify criminal prosecution https://lawlens.in/stories/yes-bank-at-1-bond-write-down-set-aside-supreme-court-says-administrator-lacked-authority-e3ecc02560db4ecf91eab359addea1b3/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:53:51.832Z YES Bank AT-1 bond write-down set aside: Supreme Court says administrator lacked authority to act after reconstruction scheme omitted the clause https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-is-conditional-on-verification-that-the-accused-has-no-property-offence-antecedents-1d6119294cbf47a7a35983bdab5362b2/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:52:17.521Z Bail is conditional on verification that the accused has no property-offence antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/dri-must-permit-section-108-video-conference-examination-for-bona-fide-medical-hardship-2d86c0e4f24442c28629bae629b9f8cb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:51:32.118Z DRI Must Permit Section 108 Video-Conference Examination for Bona Fide Medical Hardship https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-proceedings-after-voluntary-settlement-88aee56525d4437b9ac3f7a426d7ca02/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:49:32.865Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable matrimonial proceedings after voluntary settlement where conviction is unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-allegations-of-counsels-negligence-do-not-establish-sufficient-cause-to-set-aside-an-971ae3d0d87d479f98b1440fd1494b98/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:49:31.132Z Vague allegations of counsel’s negligence do not establish sufficient cause to set aside an ex parte decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/earmarked-out-of-turn-promotion-vacancies-cannot-be-diverted-to-defeat-year-wise-considera-b4b17cd6cf61431daaf029cc74c73d07/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:49:18.348Z Earmarked out-of-turn promotion vacancies cannot be diverted to defeat year-wise consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/annual-increments-cannot-be-withheld-when-authorities-fail-to-conduct-the-required-hindi-t-e3626254c49b4355b015f2cb25adf316/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:47:55.038Z Annual increments cannot be withheld when authorities fail to conduct the required Hindi typing test. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-invalid-driving-licence-does-not-defeat-the-insurers-pay-and-recover-liability-toward-t-467fb081ccc64a8e932009fdf28522b1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:47:53.419Z An invalid driving licence does not defeat the insurer’s pay-and-recover liability toward third-party claimants. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-possession-inquiry-must-precede-further-execution-proceedings-when-delivery-is-disputed-fab1c48ef6494f01972627b7a5f4ddfd/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:46:23.285Z A possession inquiry must precede further execution proceedings when delivery is disputed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-who-suppresses-a-disqualifying-qualification-cannot-retain-public-employment-o-267233816cf1412daaa6d2d13387e45e/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:46:20.159Z A candidate who suppresses a disqualifying qualification cannot retain public employment obtained through that misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unchallenged-rti-second-appeal-order-cannot-be-reviewed-in-a-separate-writ-petition-fe70778372964f53b458839a2b05f08d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:45:56.583Z An Unchallenged RTI Second-Appeal Order Cannot Be Reviewed in a Separate Writ Petition https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-unavailable-for-sarfaesi-auction-disputes-absent-a-recognized-excepti-d3079e72661242ff8e26a9ebbf224e57/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:44:45.378Z Writ jurisdiction is unavailable for SARFAESI auction disputes absent a recognized exception to the alternative-remedy rule. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-societys-executive-committee-does-not-become-defunct-merely-upon-expiry-of-its-term-d21d579dae5e400ba967635299bf3903/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:44:33.383Z A society’s executive committee does not become defunct merely upon expiry of its term. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-civil-land-title-dispute-without-dishonest-inducement-does-not-constitute-cheating-under-61d5ad1d822f4ee5adf11eea072cbef4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:43:54.670Z A civil land-title dispute without dishonest inducement does not constitute cheating under Section 420 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/homebuyer-cannot-claim-builder-refund-of-unpaid-bank-loan-supreme-court-awards-12-interest-b62e3b52769f42328c8bc3c33bc8e213/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:43:36.535Z Homebuyer cannot claim builder refund of unpaid bank loan; Supreme Court awards 12% interest on his own payments https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-continue-without-material-connecting-the-accused-to-illicit-li-065976a16d804ad887b5b7a29707cc63/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:43:04.369Z Criminal proceedings cannot continue without material connecting the accused to illicit liquor storage. https://lawlens.in/stories/bihar-authorities-cannot-deny-arms-licences-merely-for-lack-of-threat-perception-police-an-9de57f92c9fb43ad8a35e44d8fd8b431/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:53.282Z Bihar authorities cannot deny arms licences merely for lack of threat perception; police and licensing decisions must meet 30- and 60-day deadlines, Patna High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/review-is-warranted-when-an-affected-claimant-was-not-impleaded-and-a-material-appointment-17b9749d911642708aab719154a1ec00/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:49.706Z Review is warranted when an affected claimant was not impleaded and a material appointment recommendation was undisclosed. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-52-lis-pendens-does-not-preclude-injunctions-against-alienation-in-partition-dispu-07fef422a8a54d928da18d2fd3b5495b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:49.510Z Section 52 lis pendens does not preclude injunctions against alienation in partition disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-row-man-acquitted-under-insanity-defence-uttarakhand-hc-orders-safe-custody-and-trea-f4659bad5311457d8da993d89bc31542/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:49.046Z Death-row man acquitted under insanity defence; Uttarakhand HC orders safe custody and treatment after finding trial proceeded despite schizophrenia https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-denied-when-custodial-interrogation-is-necessary-to-unravel-an-al-a43b6c57b53c419cada540faf2239a02/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:46.303Z Anticipatory bail may be denied when custodial interrogation is necessary to unravel an alleged narcotics network. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-family-members-government-service-disqualifies-an-applicant-under-the-applicable-compass-fff430d331fc4902886d05cd8b64c102/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:45.241Z A Family Member’s Government Service Disqualifies an Applicant Under the Applicable Compassionate Appointment Policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-will-remains-unproved-when-suspicious-circumstances-persist-despite-examination-of-an-at-7a69db7b70264b719c5012f689290338/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:43.081Z A Will remains unproved when suspicious circumstances persist despite examination of an attesting witness. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-cannot-be-denied-solely-for-offence-seriousness-absent-specific-grounds-unde-15879e31cbc14b1b87459547983039fa/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:41.084Z Juvenile bail cannot be denied solely for offence seriousness absent specific grounds under Section 12. https://lawlens.in/stories/habeas-corpus-is-unavailable-where-child-custody-is-not-prima-facie-unlawful-and-material-42f89490c68f4cfe9f9d1ce4cff896e0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:37.814Z Habeas corpus is unavailable where child custody is not prima facie unlawful and material facts are disputed. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-50-of-the-ndps-act-does-not-apply-to-searches-of-bags-carried-by-an-accused-0a326548dfc44dc8bb47206729cceab5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:34.650Z Section 50 of the NDPS Act does not apply to searches of bags carried by an accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/convictions-for-cheating-by-personation-and-giving-false-evidence-upheld-custodial-sentenc-93de84463cf948c1a11f1ac6089c4c97/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:42:31.323Z Convictions for cheating by personation and giving false evidence upheld; custodial sentences reduced to time served. https://lawlens.in/stories/pmla-court-can-continue-trial-but-must-await-predicate-offence-verdict-before-judgment-mad-a606f88ed3ff479b8a6da64cb151276f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:37:43.321Z PMLA court can continue trial but must await predicate-offence verdict before judgment, Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/credible-eyewitness-evidence-of-molestation-sustains-conviction-under-section-354-ipc-0f31de3f6503491bb98f017b117b6169/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:37:32.818Z Credible eyewitness evidence of molestation sustains conviction under Section 354 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/special-grade-pay-follows-five-years-in-selection-grade-delayed-placement-requires-a-separ-a5b06ee27f194ebf9492b2ba9d08650c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:36:55.965Z Special-grade pay follows five years in selection grade; delayed placement requires a separate challenge. https://lawlens.in/stories/retirement-before-settlement-execution-does-not-defeat-wage-revision-benefits-earned-by-em-3d515f5774204e31a1be2755a3093243/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:36:54.502Z Retirement before settlement execution does not defeat wage-revision benefits earned by employees in service on the eligibility date. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-are-entitled-to-6-interest-on-retirement-benefits-paid-belatedly-c8b6e4e3a88449939c07db1292336c2a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:36:52.194Z Employees are entitled to 6% interest on retirement benefits paid belatedly. https://lawlens.in/stories/transport-corporations-must-pay-6-interest-on-belatedly-disbursed-retirement-benefits-ffc662e9c2ca467e83be8e6271a48ab9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:36:45.862Z Transport corporations must pay 6% interest on belatedly disbursed retirement benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-in-service-on-the-qualifying-date-retain-wage-settlement-benefits-after-retireme-c20126f0cd3b43b7a73412cd4bc8bcb4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:36:15.865Z Employees in service on the qualifying date retain wage-settlement benefits after retirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-must-pay-6-annual-interest-on-belatedly-disbursed-terminal-benefits-837489bbc69c489c94345ced9f2ab836/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:36:14.954Z Employers must pay 6% annual interest on belatedly disbursed terminal benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-retirement-benefits-attract-6-interest-from-retirement-until-actual-disbursement-443dac92e2134430bce8d647876dd9ff/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:36:13.255Z Delayed retirement benefits attract 6% interest from retirement until actual disbursement. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-covered-by-a-wage-settlement-remain-entitled-to-revised-pay-and-arrears-after-re-db03fc93d9784023a7227001d7d58c37/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:36:09.888Z Employees covered by a wage settlement remain entitled to revised pay and arrears after retirement, with interest for delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-payment-of-retirement-benefits-warrants-interest-at-6-per-annum-57c61a8bc7e649e2be939f268aa84e64/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:34:56.765Z Delayed payment of retirement benefits warrants interest at 6% per annum. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-must-pay-6-interest-on-retirement-benefits-disbursed-belatedly-d88572f9a31f41778c0796d53bfad511/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:34:53.409Z Employers must pay 6% interest on retirement benefits disbursed belatedly. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-must-pay-6-interest-on-delayed-retirement-benefits-from-retirement-until-disburs-a1b74f7040d741609500c00ebc93bbe8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:33:22.230Z Employers must pay 6% interest on delayed retirement benefits from retirement until disbursement. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-was-granted-after-further-custodial-interrogation-was-found-unnecessary-subject-to-st-76ae6f5a1ed74b1abc5b2386a47f6de9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:32:45.441Z Bail was granted after further custodial interrogation was found unnecessary, subject to stringent conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-abates-when-deceased-appellants-legal-representatives-are-not-brought-on-record-d7ad67e834c14c97a352dcfafb439c6c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:32:34.525Z An appeal abates when deceased appellants’ legal representatives are not brought on record. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-may-be-cancelled-when-it-was-obtained-through-a-prima-facie-false-plea-of-alibi-a0726a548b3943789b92f4e30ea5e098/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:32:31.544Z Bail may be cancelled when it was obtained through a prima facie false plea of alibi. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-demand-notice-must-specify-the-cheque-amount-to-be-valid-bbf82f22c05c427f85dcecd93ab5112c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:32:04.555Z A Section 138 demand notice must specify the cheque amount to be valid. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-work-orders-subject-to-the-writs-outcome-disclose-no-ground-for-review-a961afa16602460cbbe5fed9140fab7a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:31:59.055Z Subsequent work orders subject to the writ’s outcome disclose no ground for review. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-conditional-work-order-issued-during-writ-proceedings-discloses-no-ground-for-review-6bbda6de2b504180be396192be4fb4b1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:31:55.579Z A conditional work order issued during writ proceedings discloses no ground for review. https://lawlens.in/stories/issuing-a-non-bailable-warrant-without-receiving-the-earlier-bailable-warrants-execution-r-8c0049bcfbd24628b01bb438394a820a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:31:38.146Z Issuing a non-bailable warrant without receiving the earlier bailable warrant’s execution report is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-doubts-in-the-prosecutrixs-testimony-warrant-acquittal-and-benefit-of-doubt-69991b180b4b4353a1cbc4b12d68f95c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:31:21.326Z Material doubts in the prosecutrix’s testimony warrant acquittal and benefit of doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-finds-no-evidence-of-a-conversion-attempt-in-case-labelled-love-jihad-9eafe9d3556a4b6fb72b8e5460a3b9cd/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:31:04.654Z Calcutta High Court finds no evidence of a conversion attempt in case labelled “love jihad”; refuses to quash prosecution https://lawlens.in/stories/last-seen-evidence-without-temporal-proximity-or-corroboration-cannot-sustain-a-circumstan-e4bd3f82a35c4b67a615b90f6f6e2d1d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:31:01.530Z Last-seen evidence without temporal proximity or corroboration cannot sustain a circumstantial murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/disability-compensation-was-fixed-at-10-000-per-percentage-of-assessed-disability-1362d281022d451a9ac22406ca977a48/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:18:20.346Z Disability compensation was fixed at ₹10,000 per percentage of assessed disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-be-quashed-where-specific-allegations-prima-facie-disclose-the-588babee714246278288a470c8a20150/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:18:18.833Z Criminal proceedings cannot be quashed where specific allegations prima facie disclose the charged offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/boundary-demarcation-must-follow-a-notified-survey-while-title-disputes-remain-for-civil-c-c90a065361da4d92afd7c95aacd1648d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:18:17.952Z Boundary demarcation must follow a notified survey, while title disputes remain for civil courts. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-challenging-show-cause-notices-are-not-maintainable-absent-jurisdictional-d-8a0e90bfc37b448ea3554744250f3630/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:18:17.018Z Writ petitions challenging show-cause notices are not maintainable absent jurisdictional defects or mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-must-meet-prescribed-timelines-and-cannot-be-granted-decades-aft-791d1f86cab549cca35eae038ea34b43/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:18:15.422Z Compassionate appointment must meet prescribed timelines and cannot be granted decades after an employee’s death. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-on-delayed-retirement-benefits-is-unwarranted-absent-deliberate-departmental-dela-1c8a0321c2e8485b9b40a3e5ac179a41/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:18:14.094Z Interest on delayed retirement benefits is unwarranted absent deliberate departmental delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-findings-rejecting-an-exonerating-inquiry-report-without-reasoned-analysis-ar-e7d0a445bd6c4d86860b085085d93620/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:16:04.060Z Disciplinary findings rejecting an exonerating inquiry report without reasoned analysis are perverse and unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compromise-decree-life-estate-is-not-enlarged-under-section-14-1-absent-a-pre-existing-r-9b475227006d4918b7a08f06a4abc8b4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:16:00.185Z A compromise-decree life estate is not enlarged under Section 14(1) absent a pre-existing right. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-conviction-may-be-set-aside-when-the-parties-compound-the-offence-under-sect-e71844cc4511481fa1a746060e1ed2bf/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:15:56.733Z A Section 138 conviction may be set aside when the parties compound the offence under Section 147. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-should-release-seized-vehicles-to-registered-owners-on-security-rather-than-allow-d-9c9345e59ab243449d72036f395cd19a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:15:52.856Z Courts should release seized vehicles to registered owners on security rather than allow deterioration pending trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-quashes-ed-money-laundering-case-against-former-tamil-nadu-minister-ponm-c960b990bebb46c79ba911f0b2fcd59a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:15:48.882Z Madras High Court quashes ED money-laundering case against former Tamil Nadu minister Ponmudy after acquittal in the predicate case https://lawlens.in/stories/suit-dismissed-as-withdrawn-with-connected-applications-dismissed-consequently-5f6540502d8b428f8b45461b54287490/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:14:10.145Z Suit dismissed as withdrawn, with connected applications dismissed consequently. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-suit-was-dismissed-as-withdrawn-and-the-pending-applications-were-also-dismissed-72dc83d472ab403ab43f6aae39aaa7ba/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:14:07.247Z The Suit Was Dismissed as Withdrawn, and the Pending Applications Were Also Dismissed. https://lawlens.in/stories/successive-writ-petitions-to-obstruct-highway-encroachment-removal-constitute-abuse-of-pro-5d2eaff389c846cbbcdd3563cb6e9ea0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:38.955Z Successive writ petitions to obstruct highway encroachment removal constitute abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-suit-was-dismissed-as-withdrawn-and-the-connected-applications-were-consequently-dismi-a99ca13cc7f04fd39b440bc1f1f5c7c8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:28.658Z The suit was dismissed as withdrawn, and the connected applications were consequently dismissed. https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-insurance-benefits-cannot-be-deducted-from-compensation-under-the-motor-vehicles-a-4b8535bb8fb64d61826ad2b46c4491f9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:20.863Z Medical insurance benefits cannot be deducted from compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-courts-will-not-disturb-concurrent-convictions-absent-patent-illegality-or-perv-fcf4e4a4388244e2bdefe58d715b0aa3/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:18.774Z Revisional courts will not disturb concurrent convictions absent patent illegality or perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-challenge-loan-settlement-benefits-after-acquiescing-in-their-extension-438496af723b46dcba79c240a7bca3f0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:17.862Z Authorities cannot challenge loan-settlement benefits after acquiescing in their extension before the court. https://lawlens.in/stories/retirees-who-left-service-before-31-august-2016-cannot-claim-additional-benefits-under-the-e8febed28a77400e9a1659671680372f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:17.623Z Retirees who left service before 31 August 2016 cannot claim additional benefits under the 2018 wage settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/orders-impleading-parties-must-give-reasons-establishing-their-status-as-necessary-or-prop-2d38036d94a94bd1af77c4434479cda6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:17.547Z Orders impleading parties must give reasons establishing their status as necessary or proper parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-omnibus-allegations-cannot-sustain-dv-act-proceedings-against-separately-residing-re-2c9a6b44cc6f43b59b7abe78c5d3dbe8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:14.380Z Vague, omnibus allegations cannot sustain DV Act proceedings against separately residing relatives. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-receipt-of-sale-proceeds-in-relatives-accounts-without-evidence-of-criminal-intent-or-fc6c35ecb2ca4339b6d05b0d46caf76a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:14.210Z Mere receipt of sale proceeds in relatives’ accounts, without evidence of criminal intent or participation, does not justify prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-stamp-duty-demand-cannot-stand-without-proof-of-notice-and-an-effective-hearing-6b72d6e6666f472981b4ef6326418ad7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:10.202Z A stamp-duty demand cannot stand without proof of notice and an effective hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/additional-compensation-is-justified-when-diminution-in-land-value-was-not-assessed-72597de7eee649d48e6676def7070a94/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:13:05.354Z Additional compensation is justified when diminution in land value was not assessed. https://lawlens.in/stories/concluded-sarfaesi-proceedings-cannot-be-reopened-through-a-subsequent-writ-petition-seeki-e068934dcb334c458269a557f8d14ef9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:09:04.248Z Concluded SARFAESI proceedings cannot be reopened through a subsequent writ petition seeking OTS. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-fitness-must-be-reconsidered-after-evaluating-the-taxpayers-explanation-and-p-73f2ddd0026b400693461be82b250eba/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:08:02.619Z Reassessment fitness must be reconsidered after evaluating the taxpayer’s explanation and permitting further clarification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cognizance-order-is-unsustainable-when-the-magistrate-relies-on-a-charge-sheet-that-was-5916a5d990074189a4584bda8c92dbc6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:07:51.062Z A cognizance order is unsustainable when the Magistrate relies on a charge sheet that was never filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-over-the-same-transaction-were-quashed-after-the-civil-court-found-no-25a38d029e0d43728b6211025f25a02f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:07:17.130Z Criminal proceedings over the same transaction were quashed after the civil court found no personal liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-reflect-the-claimants-occupation-and-its-impact-on-earning-capa-1d20ee057d974e7dbc7c67cbe12ada8c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:06:59.121Z Functional disability must reflect the claimant’s occupation and its impact on earning capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-the-kopd-act-an-office-bearer-cannot-be-prosecuted-alone-without-arraigning-the-enti-4e7db10a14f9449ab7510160aca07792/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:06:56.550Z Under the KOPD Act, an office-bearer cannot be prosecuted alone without arraigning the entity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-deceased-part-time-workers-income-may-be-assessed-using-the-kslsa-notional-income-chart-dee00fed50d4408faf0ca0272ffbd48d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:06:55.943Z A deceased part-time worker’s income may be assessed using the KSLSA notional-income chart despite a lower salary certificate. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-148a-orders-and-section-148-notices-set-aside-for-reconsideration-of-the-taxpayers-1ae9c6f76de0463596898b98ce85f84c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:06:28.107Z Section 148A orders and Section 148 notices set aside for reconsideration of the taxpayer’s explanation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-plausible-on-the-evidence-afa612047e9e481585c981d253886c83/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:06:22.593Z An acquittal cannot be reversed where the trial court’s view is plausible on the evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/mtp-facility-approval-applications-must-be-considered-under-the-prescribed-procedure-with-d10c79a86b1144088d96409a0b0127a0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:06:20.674Z MTP facility approval applications must be considered under the prescribed procedure, with decisions communicated within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-deliberate-head-strike-with-a-heavy-cement-block-absent-sudden-provocation-constitutes-m-4910b119587e44edbea0a4b3a8ae32c9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:06:17.006Z A deliberate head strike with a heavy cement block, absent sudden provocation, constitutes murder. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-or-invalidity-of-a-driving-licence-alone-does-not-absolve-the-insurer-of-third-par-879fbd42614048da8d30d8dd401dd79c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:05:14.173Z Absence or invalidity of a driving licence alone does not absolve the insurer of third-party liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-examination-of-the-post-mortem-doctor-is-not-fatal-when-the-reports-genuineness-is-und-dc819a71f1694493989ba1449dd7334a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:26.123Z Non-examination of the post-mortem doctor is not fatal when the report’s genuineness is undisputed. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-upholds-amendments-to-epf-pension-scheme-rejects-pensioners-challenge-c26040299924436eb973e49452089923/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:26.093Z Karnataka High Court upholds amendments to EPF pension scheme, rejects pensioners’ challenge https://lawlens.in/stories/dna-confirmed-skeletal-remains-corroborated-by-recovery-and-last-seen-evidence-sustain-the-0924a28765f247508265b79663e93eaa/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:25.667Z DNA-confirmed skeletal remains, corroborated by recovery and last-seen evidence, sustain the murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/last-seen-evidence-without-temporal-proximity-or-corroboration-cannot-sustain-a-circumstan-7901c22ac46645f1b072d655d4060b86/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:20.596Z Last-seen evidence without temporal proximity or corroboration cannot sustain a circumstantial murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/port-land-rentals-may-be-revised-for-the-full-five-year-block-where-licences-reserve-adjus-79959754ab054a30b9fcf663b825f778/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:15.444Z Port land rentals may be revised for the full five-year block where licences reserve adjustment. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-granted-where-sc-st-act-allegations-arise-from-a-property-dispute-62fb2e6e72cc44a19ee1b764e4a0d4a1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:14.407Z Anticipatory bail may be granted where SC/ST Act allegations arise from a property dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/extension-of-the-regrant-application-period-cannot-revive-rights-extinguished-by-statutory-9494e135481f4d6dac7218d6191ff076/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:10.985Z Extension of the regrant-application period cannot revive rights extinguished by statutory vesting. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-civil-dispute-does-not-justify-quashing-criminal-proceedings-corroborated-by-injury-and-56037bc6c2494faebd56515ca6855912/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:07.433Z A civil dispute does not justify quashing criminal proceedings corroborated by injury and eyewitness evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-later-document-investigation-does-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-to-condone-an-unexplai-9704829e0df145bd934d6fc7332120f9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:05.743Z A later document investigation does not constitute sufficient cause to condone an unexplained 510-day review delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-prosecution-against-relatives-cannot-proceed-on-bald-omnibus-allegations-lacki-9ac4b8ed639b4d76a20d37dea1aa82ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:04.348Z Matrimonial prosecution against relatives cannot proceed on bald, omnibus allegations lacking specific overt acts. https://lawlens.in/stories/revision-cannot-overturn-acceptance-of-a-b-report-without-assessing-the-investigation-mate-41dd4ad512394341a1b9eeed53261954/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:04.017Z Revision cannot overturn acceptance of a ‘B’ report without assessing the investigation materials. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-stands-where-inconsistent-uncorroborated-prosecution-evidence-fails-to-prove-gui-56eafd33aaba45729328b699e55ceb7f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:02:01.503Z Acquittal stands where inconsistent, uncorroborated prosecution evidence fails to prove guilt. https://lawlens.in/stories/kiadb-acquisition-notifications-cannot-stand-when-existing-site-owners-are-denied-notice-a-f0ef07a5ff7b4a87bf28b151dc97604c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T12:01:00.021Z KIADB acquisition notifications cannot stand when existing site owners are denied notice and hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-cannot-serve-to-reargue-issues-already-considered-without-new-grounds-warranting-re-737cad96125c4fc98b4efc092b9677ac/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:58:06.422Z Review cannot serve to reargue issues already considered without new grounds warranting reconsideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-is-not-payable-on-delayed-leave-encashment-without-statutory-authority-9d995685571e49d3852ac63dbfd54388/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:58:06.021Z Interest Is Not Payable on Delayed Leave Encashment Without Statutory Authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligible-children-cannot-receive-family-pension-concurrently-with-a-surviving-spouse-ef49f6a15c9e483ca474b389991211a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:41.788Z Eligible children cannot receive family pension concurrently with a surviving spouse. https://lawlens.in/stories/broken-period-casual-engagement-alone-does-not-establish-service-counting-entitlement-for-8ac3eddd1ee64369b70f4c66187cd127/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:41.629Z Broken-period casual engagement alone does not establish service-counting entitlement for seniority or grade pay. https://lawlens.in/stories/appointment-of-gramin-dak-sevaks-as-postmen-is-direct-recruitment-not-promotion-62e1a842b6214b3183931ae3f9b9ecfb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:38.541Z Appointment of Gramin Dak Sevaks as Postmen is direct recruitment, not promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-pension-claims-including-anganwadi-service-by-reasoned-order-c37855913d2f4a479c11a6de483cd980/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:38.056Z Authorities Must Consider Pension Claims, Including Anganwadi Service, by Reasoned Order. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-is-an-incidence-of-service-and-warrants-interference-only-for-established-legal-i-ef442cef395b45d08bf1e200ccb820cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:34.623Z Transfer is an incidence of service and warrants interference only for established legal infirmity. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-list-objections-must-be-decided-by-a-reasoned-order-within-four-weeks-3f859609b1f8437984caad508cf1006f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:34.318Z Seniority-List Objections Must Be Decided by a Reasoned Order Within Four Weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-employees-are-entitled-to-pay-stepping-up-vis-a-vis-juniors-under-the-established-a-0f86f19c51d843ef8de880f6a920b539/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:31.750Z Senior employees are entitled to pay stepping-up vis-à-vis juniors under the established ACP/MACP parity precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/merger-without-higher-duties-attracts-pay-fixation-under-fr-23-not-promotional-fixation-un-94dc23b1e95a4f68b51ab738f5b1b299/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:31.518Z Merger without higher duties attracts pay fixation under FR 23, not promotional fixation under FR 22(1)(a)(i). https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-employees-are-entitled-to-pay-stepping-up-parity-with-juniors-under-the-madhava-mur-97604403ae02473580b02fb41261df31/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:28.655Z Senior employees are entitled to pay stepping-up parity with juniors under the Madhava Murthy precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-employees-are-entitled-to-pay-stepping-up-parity-with-juniors-under-the-governing-p-0b6597fd5846455c921c8e78510cdc6d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:28.022Z Senior employees are entitled to pay stepping-up parity with juniors under the governing precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-misconduct-arises-from-failing-to-implement-a-judicial-direction-stayed-upon-receipt-cd742dc50f124bc5a8c61c5e8e2da2e5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:25.447Z No misconduct arises from failing to implement a judicial direction stayed upon receipt. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotion-policy-grievances-must-be-considered-in-light-of-precedent-through-reasoned-orde-36dc74ac1da14c23b8aaac5dd3623ecc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:22.006Z Promotion-policy grievances must be considered in light of precedent through reasoned orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/clandestine-removal-cannot-be-sustained-on-uncorroborated-third-party-records-and-uncertif-f232fc06a2dc47c8a7367612e7e8ba22/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:19.132Z Clandestine removal cannot be sustained on uncorroborated third-party records and uncertified electronic printouts. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-director-cannot-be-penalized-under-rule-26-2-without-evidence-linking-him-to-invoices-is-177f8edbfe2a437dbe511524e6cbcd14/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:16.218Z A director cannot be penalized under Rule 26(2) without evidence linking him to invoices issued without goods. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-eous-indigenous-input-dta-clearances-qualify-under-sl-no-3-despite-an-initially-incorre-9921684fae184d0bbf61e6b21dcc2093/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:11.539Z An EOU’s indigenous-input DTA clearances qualify under Sl. No. 3 despite an initially incorrect claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/developers-claims-outside-a-consumer-dispute-can-go-to-arbitration-despite-buyers-consumer-51d5920c14c14cca9551df3002af03be/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:06.876Z Developer’s claims outside a consumer dispute can go to arbitration despite buyer’s consumer case, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tenants-heirs-five-year-protection-in-a-commercial-tenancy-depends-on-proof-of-dependenc-3bf10eabd32e4cf3a60d67e740420dfc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:56:02.733Z A tenant’s heir’s five-year protection in a commercial tenancy depends on proof of dependency. https://lawlens.in/stories/former-obc-candidates-may-claim-ews-quota-in-west-bengal-police-recruitment-if-otherwise-e-028354e1ea2b4ef2be09a4477b15ba04/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:55:56.988Z Former OBC candidates may claim EWS quota in West Bengal Police recruitment if otherwise eligible, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-recorded-settlement-will-not-be-recalled-absent-clear-proof-that-counsel-lacked-au-2e8854255d4c4b2692a7d15958fd55ec/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:55:53.780Z A court-recorded settlement will not be recalled absent clear proof that counsel lacked authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-finding-cannot-rest-solely-on-an-unproved-forensic-report-2a26169d597040e68fab67494b56c5a7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:51:24.544Z A disciplinary finding cannot rest solely on an unproved forensic report. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-recruitment-powers-cannot-be-usurped-by-unauthorised-district-officials-b2fd930490124116abef03bc33a02a99/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:51:21.046Z Statutory recruitment powers cannot be usurped by unauthorised district officials. https://lawlens.in/stories/contract-workers-claiming-equal-pay-must-prove-parity-in-duties-and-responsibilities-6eb8172df5ce5f59aba0f903aa729c7d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:43:51.908Z Contract workers claiming equal pay must prove parity in duties and responsibilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-under-section-498-a-does-not-by-itself-defeat-relief-under-the-domestic-violence-20c6c8cd34ee4e08a51fda31f726cb44/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:41:36.777Z Acquittal under Section 498-A does not, by itself, defeat relief under the Domestic Violence Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-over-8-years-in-custody-gang-rape-accused-denied-bail-trial-court-directed-to-expedi-371f557c7d3542fdb567e3979b53dcad/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:41:34.042Z After over 8 years in custody, gang-rape accused denied bail; trial court directed to expedite proceedings and consider recording victim’s evidence by commission https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-on-prima-facie-evidence-of-active-participation-in-a-fatal-assault-with-common-d8d757a20ff04c9fa1d54735d7167277/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:41:27.145Z Bail denied on prima facie evidence of active participation in a fatal assault with common intention. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-admitted-appeal-cannot-be-disposed-of-as-not-pressed-merits-adjudication-is-required-9062862d023544f5966aef9599d06ea0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:41:24.372Z An admitted appeal cannot be disposed of as not pressed; merits adjudication is required. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-granted-absent-specific-material-showing-conscious-participation-2672eaae225e4f5ba5b120b1bac5b299/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:41:20.769Z Anticipatory bail may be granted absent specific material showing conscious participation in alleged document forgery. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-affirms-conviction-but-modifies-sentences-to-time-served-and-fines-after-prolonged-l-69ed513dfb984e449950c16760c5aa97/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:33:39.898Z Court affirms conviction but modifies sentences to time served and fines after prolonged litigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-medical-evidence-showed-natural-death-and-no-injuries-supported-the-dc6d45e5c6a14348b54f99701c6a07f0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:33:35.688Z Acquittal upheld where medical evidence showed natural death and no injuries supported the alleged assault. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractual-payment-dispute-lacking-inception-deception-dishonest-misappropriation-or-cr-dc5145ac838a4c7bbeaab13f1ca3f82b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:33:32.534Z A contractual payment dispute lacking inception deception, dishonest misappropriation, or criminal intimidation cannot sustain prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-cannot-be-denied-without-reasoned-findings-on-statutory-grounds-for-refusal-4fdd619bf0d7493c87269f1568fdc4a1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:33:29.494Z Juvenile bail cannot be denied without reasoned findings on statutory grounds for refusal. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-seeking-service-benefits-from-autonomous-cooperative-banks-are-not-maintain-5cc7e05e8e484c26a7a2462de09eb75c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:32:23.615Z Writ petitions seeking service benefits from autonomous cooperative banks are not maintainable absent a public-law duty. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-bars-deportation-of-bangladeshi-woman-until-her-pending-caa-citizenshi-07a8a5e855b64feca99fb1289d741e0e/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:31:46.152Z Calcutta High Court bars deportation of Bangladeshi woman until her pending CAA citizenship application is decided https://lawlens.in/stories/chapter-iv-drug-prosecutions-require-an-authorized-complaint-not-a-police-charge-sheet-28ae8bf25062489daa7e775e86418de8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:30:00.400Z Chapter IV drug prosecutions require an authorized complaint, not a police charge sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/childs-welfare-remains-paramount-over-foreign-custody-orders-but-daughter-must-return-to-u-63ae9af3e9aa4bc1b23c2e910aceadb3/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:23:47.145Z Child’s welfare remains paramount over foreign custody orders, but daughter must return to US, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-surviving-joint-allottee-does-not-become-absolute-owner-solely-by-survivorship-d0dd10cbe0684ff19d3ba0dd54674929/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:12:04.139Z A surviving joint allottee does not become absolute owner solely by survivorship. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writing-that-merely-records-a-past-oral-partition-does-not-require-registration-51656b160d4446b0a9e4405527f64377/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:12:01.544Z A writing that merely records a past oral partition does not require registration. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-appeal-dismissed-leaving-the-appellate-courts-rejection-of-the-injunction-suit-undi-748b9ba3248242219067c571cff0a5d8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:12:00.092Z Second appeal dismissed, leaving the appellate court’s rejection of the injunction suit undisturbed. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-must-balance-the-wifes-reasonable-needs-against-the-husbands-financial-capacit-97af810e8541451484c9d6c37bd999fe/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:11:57.797Z Maintenance must balance the wife’s reasonable needs against the husband’s financial capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-injunction-requires-proof-of-the-suit-propertys-existence-and-precise-identity-79ee0a33bb854468be4ac9ddf7a58821/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:11:56.570Z Permanent injunction requires proof of the suit property’s existence and precise identity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-guardians-sale-of-property-settled-on-minors-without-court-permission-cannot-defeat-thei-07a8d2f140b5448dbbee97c4339fe4ce/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:11:54.029Z A guardian’s sale of property settled on minors without court permission cannot defeat their rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/converts-to-islam-cannot-automatically-claim-notified-muslim-backward-class-status-based-o-51fd57844e1040728693ccba21a361af/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:11:41.704Z Converts to Islam cannot automatically claim notified Muslim backward-class status based on former caste, Supreme Court rules, upholding quashing of Tamil Nadu order https://lawlens.in/stories/railways-told-to-complete-palamau-railway-subway-within-four-months-and-address-flooding-t-a5f192f7d9d64054ae8ef7c49cca5f9d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:06:36.968Z Railways told to complete Palamau railway subway within four months and address flooding that could endanger villagers and schoolchildren https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-prosecutrixs-testimony-can-sustain-a-rape-conviction-despite-the-absence-of-spe-c8e4fd138119444b878455ca0b9840c7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:06:33.681Z A credible prosecutrix’s testimony can sustain a rape conviction despite the absence of spermatozoa. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-accuseds-silence-may-reinforce-guilt-only-after-the-prosecution-establishes-a-prima-fac-4ac9a16cd19641fab15931cce0c1ce1f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:06:05.521Z An accused’s silence may reinforce guilt only after the prosecution establishes a prima facie case. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-149-ipc-convictions-upheld-where-an-armed-group-jointly-pursued-and-shot-the-victi-4ed711d9c8864f97b53ea72643827aff/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:04:12.707Z Section 149 IPC convictions upheld where an armed group jointly pursued and shot the victim. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-must-indemnify-the-employer-for-compensation-and-interest-under-the-employees-c-cfd09e1395fc4e14a019e20175ed04a5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:04:06.720Z An insurer must indemnify the employer for compensation and interest under the Employees’ Compensation Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/commercial-quantity-recovery-co-accused-disclosures-and-call-records-attracted-the-ndps-se-e47cbd6be81d4c33b04b24f50f5bf03c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:04:03.813Z Commercial-quantity recovery, co-accused disclosures, and call records attracted the NDPS Section 37 bail bar. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-purchaser-lacking-continuous-readiness-and-financial-capacity-cannot-obtain-specific-per-32164d9e3dba4d6288010b4150770aee/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:04:00.695Z A purchaser lacking continuous readiness and financial capacity cannot obtain specific performance. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-pay-compensation-first-with-liberty-to-recover-from-the-vehicle-owner-for-a-d-32d8e1d813104fa8a05574010d6eafab/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:03:57.295Z Insurer Must Pay Compensation First, With Liberty to Recover From the Vehicle Owner for a Driving-Licence Breach. https://lawlens.in/stories/initial-magistrate-proceedings-do-not-vitiate-sc-st-act-proceedings-absent-prejudice-or-fa-fb1238ac5f1451dfade162a59ef87359/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:03:53.706Z Initial Magistrate proceedings do not vitiate SC/ST Act proceedings absent prejudice or failure of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-unless-the-evidence-compels-an-irresistible-conclusion-of-20baefe92e28471f81a9b592b805b852/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:03:50.444Z An acquittal cannot be reversed unless the evidence compels an irresistible conclusion of guilt. https://lawlens.in/stories/sarfaesi-section-32-bars-prosecution-of-bank-officers-for-acts-done-in-good-faith-90a336e8109c44119170c8930ae91b91/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:03:47.393Z SARFAESI Section 32 bars prosecution of bank officers for acts done in good faith. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-for-impersonation-upheld-on-the-basis-of-the-employees-written-admission-of-guil-f8f3c9c6323742bab03f2ac49475bdfc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:03:44.841Z Dismissal for impersonation upheld on the basis of the employee’s written admission of guilt. https://lawlens.in/stories/public-purpose-land-transfer-policy-warrants-no-judicial-interference-absent-arbitrariness-464a8e2708a04d79a7323d05b6363626/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:03:41.487Z Public-purpose land-transfer policy warrants no judicial interference absent arbitrariness or statutory violation. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-omissions-in-medical-evidence-and-section-313-examination-require-a-limited-reman-f336572383ef412097c8aa5cae4940d3/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T11:03:36.411Z Material omissions in medical evidence and Section 313 examination require a limited remand for fresh judgment. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-appeals-require-reasoned-consideration-of-evidence-and-grounds-under-regulati-6452d159defe4f1da8b05fcba010f1c8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:59:51.376Z Disciplinary appeals require reasoned consideration of evidence and grounds under Regulation 34. https://lawlens.in/stories/kiadb-acquisition-notifications-cannot-stand-when-existing-site-owners-are-denied-notice-a-456b7b9acda545dc8dba89e0b7d5baca/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:58:39.207Z KIADB acquisition notifications cannot stand when existing site owners are denied notice and hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-invoked-arbitration-clause-warrants-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-to-resolve-the-par-78ea52e0d0474dd192d4e6b5a16d701d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:57:22.370Z An invoked arbitration clause warrants appointment of a sole arbitrator to resolve the parties’ disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/registration-of-death-does-not-establish-heirship-or-determine-civil-rights-9e8baa0031fd4b4590a99ce563ccfd76/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:57:19.258Z Registration of death does not establish heirship or determine civil rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-overt-acts-and-prima-facie-material-against-relatives-can-defeat-quashing-of-dowr-85ed0a6f9fba4c7f8114b391f4046967/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:57:15.736Z Specific overt acts and prima facie material against relatives can defeat quashing of dowry-death proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-the-section-11-stage-limitation-of-claims-is-for-the-arbitrator-not-the-court-b0527250b29d4df2aabbd30dd8e3b947/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:57:13.045Z At the Section 11 stage, limitation of claims is for the arbitrator, not the court. https://lawlens.in/stories/misconduct-findings-are-perverse-when-unchallenged-evidence-contradicts-the-charge-bc6d08d81ef643aa8f1095c1aa53e65d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:57:09.960Z Misconduct findings are perverse when unchallenged evidence contradicts the charge. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-may-be-enhanced-to-meet-reasonable-living-expenses-at-a-district-headquarters-752ba31a6c22420898cab6ccf6a7bc33/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:57:06.777Z Maintenance may be enhanced to meet reasonable living expenses at a district headquarters. https://lawlens.in/stories/additional-compensation-is-justified-when-diminution-in-land-value-was-not-assessed-aaadf933faaf47eaaea86d3c7fbbb8e4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:57:03.271Z Additional compensation is justified when diminution in land value was not assessed. https://lawlens.in/stories/omnibus-allegations-against-separately-residing-relatives-without-specific-overt-acts-warr-f0a908ce007e4f71a4e52563386a7e4c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:56:59.034Z Omnibus allegations against separately residing relatives, without specific overt acts, warrant quashing proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unexplained-eight-year-delay-and-perverse-findings-warrant-setting-aside-an-industrial-502d357f9a34431e8ec19989ccb7610c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:56:55.392Z An unexplained eight-year delay and perverse findings warrant setting aside an industrial award. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-where-complaint-allegations-prima-facie-disclose-the-ingredients-o-b33bb7f70beb47cfbf1da3b399910cdf/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:56:51.164Z Quashing is unwarranted where complaint allegations prima facie disclose the ingredients of an offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-assessing-officer-who-renews-a-cross-examination-opportunity-cannot-later-rely-on-the-a-dfd88398702d4a12960d4de985b16d99/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:54:08.734Z An Assessing Officer who renews a cross-examination opportunity cannot later rely on the assessee’s earlier absence to deny it. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-payment-of-terminal-benefits-warrants-6-annual-interest-from-retirement-until-disb-32057997a789439899eb764703bf15ca/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:51:18.383Z Delayed payment of terminal benefits warrants 6% annual interest from retirement until disbursement. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-orders-passed-with-a-predetermined-mind-and-without-a-hearing-violate-natural-jus-18e08264ee264c1293d08df9490b6241/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:51:15.979Z Recovery orders passed with a predetermined mind and without a hearing violate natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prisoner-who-has-exhausted-ordinary-leave-is-ineligible-for-an-extension-under-rule-22-3-976de4c8e50d486f85a50acade6836e8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:51:15.971Z A prisoner who has exhausted ordinary leave is ineligible for an extension under Rule 22(3). https://lawlens.in/stories/where-title-is-disputed-patta-proceedings-must-remain-in-abeyance-pending-civil-adjudicati-a76edce311014fa699f69dc716e424a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:51:15.631Z Where title is disputed, patta proceedings must remain in abeyance pending civil adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-based-bars-to-restitution-proceedings-cannot-be-decided-under-order-vii-rule-11-8d56185698fe4ba7829d2d631c350ed5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:46:36.260Z Delay-based bars to restitution proceedings cannot be decided under Order VII Rule 11. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-proceedings-following-a-voluntary-settl-30a04eadaca64f6eb432ced42772de6d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:46:13.026Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable matrimonial proceedings following a voluntary settlement between the parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-should-pursue-alternative-statutory-service-when-gst-portal-notices-receive-n-950a7748159542e380dd06cb8a640a99/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:46:07.702Z Tax officers should pursue alternative statutory service when GST portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-pursue-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-rece-7be5c8799b0546b190945b47e3469e48/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:45:36.500Z GST authorities must pursue alternative Section 169 service modes when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-struck-off-under-article-227-rejection-must-be-sought-under-order-vii-r-56cb8ed4450b4641acc484922b0c357f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:44:57.707Z A plaint cannot be struck off under Article 227; rejection must be sought under Order VII Rule 11 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-37-year-old-fatal-accident-victim-warrants-14-000-notional-income-and-40-future-prospect-fb247a5ae41e4f5bb6a9b9c86fb2fea2/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:44:31.203Z A 37-year-old fatal-accident victim warrants ₹14,000 notional income and 40% future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-survey-pond-and-temple-lands-and-remove-encroachments-following-due-proce-ab612d0f53e24474ba2c1d393d21d070/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:43:27.869Z Authorities Must Survey Pond and Temple Lands and Remove Encroachments Following Due Process https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-assess-alleged-irrigation-violations-through-a-committee-and-take-action-718f6ebf137f4458805c2d97f2e24695/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:43:20.029Z Authorities must assess alleged irrigation violations through a committee and take action in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-reject-belated-requests-to-summon-comparison-documents-after-expert-evidence-ha-5f79d453a70a4ec39e7ab1b747f3dd10/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:42:49.532Z Courts may reject belated requests to summon comparison documents after expert evidence has been tested. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-ensure-effective-notice-service-before-proceeding-ex-parte-when-porta-2daa6b8f81b94448858bc3a220007144/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:42:23.242Z GST authorities must ensure effective notice service before proceeding ex parte when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotional-supply-of-physician-samples-to-medical-representatives-is-not-a-sale-under-dru-31df255277d640e48c1fe64a08929264/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:42:08.955Z Promotional supply of physician samples to medical representatives is not a sale under drug-licensing conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-findings-invalidating-the-foundational-sale-deed-support-amendment-while-leaving-lim-5134d5114a784d219cac156b5bae77b6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:42:02.531Z Prior findings invalidating the foundational sale deed support amendment, while leaving limitation for determination on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/dependants-of-an-80-year-old-deceased-may-receive-loss-of-dependency-compensation-based-on-362b9247206f464ea48de48ee9f4680f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:41:59.271Z Dependants of an 80-year-old deceased may receive loss-of-dependency compensation based on notional income. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disputed-identity-card-signature-cannot-serve-as-an-admitted-specimen-for-forensic-compa-31db77aa18a44fc693523f1b2f5f5db6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:41:52.022Z A disputed identity-card signature cannot serve as an admitted specimen for forensic comparison. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-use-effective-alternative-service-before-passing-ex-parte-orders-on-u-384c2dafdab9441aa0b3118ddb396225/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:41:51.440Z GST authorities must use effective alternative service before passing ex parte orders on unanswered portal notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/separate-compromise-memo-not-required-when-parties-settlement-is-recorded-in-and-signed-on-b58a779ff0a2491091dbc72648d97d8f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:40:08.620Z Separate compromise memo not required when parties’ settlement is recorded in and signed on a Lok Adalat award, Telangana High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/receipt-of-adverse-recruitment-communications-and-consequential-effects-within-a-territory-320091c097c94dbfa4c71746b3e4a748/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:39:51.225Z Receipt of adverse recruitment communications and consequential effects within a territory can confer CAT jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/denial-of-effective-cross-examination-and-non-compliance-with-rule-14-18-materially-prejud-de1d608777ff49a6b8029dbe3e660537/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:37:20.253Z Denial of effective cross-examination and non-compliance with Rule 14(18) materially prejudice the disciplinary defence. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-challenge-treated-as-representation-for-decision-by-the-competent-authority-withi-0e3473642def45009af0b396725495f4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:37:09.932Z Transfer challenge treated as representation for decision by the competent authority within one week. https://lawlens.in/stories/voluntary-retirement-takes-effect-upon-notice-expiry-absent-timely-communicated-refusal-by-6df410c7109a4c9f95f5ce5b5141861f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:37:01.247Z Voluntary retirement takes effect upon notice expiry absent timely communicated refusal by the appointing authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/recruiting-authority-must-decide-the-msp-category-claim-by-a-reasoned-order-without-prejud-085683c402e14184a275957db4a4a200/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:36:48.656Z Recruiting authority must decide the MSP-category claim by a reasoned order without prejudging its merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-were-closed-after-the-tribunal-found-its-directions-fully-complied-wi-6b18a2f56be44f458076c36210f39e2c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:36:43.484Z Contempt proceedings were closed after the Tribunal found its directions fully complied with. https://lawlens.in/stories/ssc-must-permit-a-pwbd-candidate-to-nominate-a-scribe-at-the-examination-centre-on-exam-da-e2b731e8580f465282049f189c5ba137/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:36:40.722Z SSC must permit a PwBD candidate to nominate a scribe at the examination centre on exam day. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-manufacturer-providing-taxable-services-may-use-input-service-credit-against-excise-duty-81750a5859704028abd67d982a546f66/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:36:27.679Z A manufacturer providing taxable services may use input-service credit against excise duty without ISD registration. https://lawlens.in/stories/clearances-to-100-eous-qualify-as-deemed-exports-for-rule-5-cenvat-credit-refunds-e77c0ab11bb84235a9e96fa63a93df87/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:36:24.800Z Clearances to 100% EOUs qualify as deemed exports for Rule 5 CENVAT credit refunds. https://lawlens.in/stories/extended-limitation-cannot-apply-absent-wilful-suppression-where-credit-details-were-alrea-f0b33e7c322a4b5a8fb623f77148dff2/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:36:19.683Z Extended limitation cannot apply absent wilful suppression where credit details were already available to Revenue. https://lawlens.in/stories/cblr-proceedings-initiated-beyond-the-mandatory-90-day-notice-period-are-time-barred-3be9b212f68d45c3a33c1936cf489805/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:36:12.976Z CBLR proceedings initiated beyond the mandatory 90-day notice period are time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-reclassification-and-value-enhancement-are-unsustainable-absent-a-speaking-reasses-7b017e52be25457090f28b2a685630ee/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:36:12.559Z Customs reclassification and value enhancement are unsustainable absent a speaking reassessment order under Section 17(5). https://lawlens.in/stories/an-indeterminate-principal-function-requires-classification-under-the-later-equally-merito-3fa9e2cbc71e4a60a42feb6c0118c050/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:36:07.334Z An indeterminate principal function requires classification under the later equally meritorious tariff heading. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-murder-conviction-cannot-stand-on-unreliable-sole-child-witness-testimony-c87fad3f23d046cdb7afd878cde7778e/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:32:26.187Z A murder conviction cannot stand on unreliable sole child-witness testimony. https://lawlens.in/stories/control-over-contraband-not-vehicle-ownership-establishes-possession-under-the-ndps-act-a6625270c63d4391a557343e8df04aec/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:32:21.229Z Control over contraband, not vehicle ownership, establishes possession under the NDPS Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/reliable-prosecutrix-testimony-corroborated-by-injuries-sustains-gang-rape-conviction-desp-08ce9ec3d92e499796a7c1e61e117177/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:32:19.593Z Reliable prosecutrix testimony, corroborated by injuries, sustains gang-rape conviction despite absent semen evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-high-court-upholds-life-sentence-for-rape-of-8-year-old-girl-f4b3f5b997d8408bbd7ab45c63320fc0/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:32:15.950Z Jharkhand High Court upholds life sentence for rape of 8-year-old girl https://lawlens.in/stories/dowry-death-liability-cannot-extend-to-relatives-absent-evidence-of-their-cruelty-or-haras-80384cdabc8140cf9c17d53e576553c6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:32:15.946Z Dowry-death liability cannot extend to relatives absent evidence of their cruelty or harassment soon before death. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-possession-of-an-object-bearing-a-fake-isi-mark-does-not-establish-an-offence-without-a464d23eee4b4db3b33cdc54a306ce95/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:31:43.624Z Mere possession of an object bearing a fake ISI mark does not establish an offence without proof of its use, Kerala High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-high-court-quashes-repeat-preventive-detention-based-on-one-new-fir-and-previously-cit-081ca6bac27c4aad8c62d274cf599dea/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:31:35.409Z J&K High Court quashes repeat preventive detention based on one new FIR and previously cited antecedents https://lawlens.in/stories/section-23-tribunals-must-hear-transferees-before-declaring-property-transfers-void-5af2c6ea264852619a2a41fb63656290/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:31:32.085Z Section 23 Tribunals Must Hear Transferees Before Declaring Property Transfers Void. https://lawlens.in/stories/sarfaesi-permits-secured-creditors-to-obtain-actual-possession-after-auction-sale-e2a354d1438f4806b30b1e1d1fb12498/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:31:28.668Z SARFAESI permits secured creditors to obtain actual possession after auction sale. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-permits-termination-of-31-week-pregnancy-for-minor-rape-survivor-with-saf-c634aa6b20e0470dbb0cf7c9b16d681d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:29:39.844Z Delhi High Court permits termination of 31-week pregnancy for minor rape survivor, with safeguards if baby is born alive https://lawlens.in/stories/without-evidence-of-contributory-negligence-the-truck-driver-alone-was-liable-for-the-acci-821eb5cff7254375998e848872a47ca1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:26:45.259Z Without evidence of contributory negligence, the truck driver alone was liable for the accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/women-can-face-gang-rape-charges-for-facilitating-an-assault-even-if-they-did-not-physical-bc28c8dc31a9412fae4286f5ff76d738/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:22:13.591Z Women can face gang-rape charges for facilitating an assault, even if they did not physically commit rape: Delhi High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/uttarakhand-court-orders-verification-of-teachers-credentials-across-government-and-aided-d8008e6132bc4986afcfe59d27273bc7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:22:10.500Z Uttarakhand court orders verification of teachers’ credentials across government and aided schools, colleges and state-funded universities https://lawlens.in/stories/a-director-cannot-be-criminally-liable-solely-by-designation-absent-allegations-of-individ-5cbb9ebc6da4427995cfa8eeb9370f2a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:21:06.298Z A director cannot be criminally liable solely by designation absent allegations of individual involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/stamp-duty-on-charity-trust-property-sold-with-charity-commissioners-approval-must-be-base-a0bc5937eeb649a6a0e9a90bc19b1401/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:12:01.967Z Stamp duty on charity-trust property sold with Charity Commissioner’s approval must be based on auction price, not ASR value, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/allahabad-hc-sets-aside-life-sentences-of-two-men-found-under-18-in-1980-murder-case-sends-9114c2189e3250968fadea83e6b5eaf5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:11:49.057Z Allahabad HC sets aside life sentences of two men found under 18 in 1980 murder case, sends punishment to Juvenile Board https://lawlens.in/stories/electronic-credit-ledgers-cannot-be-negatively-blocked-for-alleged-wrongful-availment-of-i-28ab5934bf494e1dbe69b3dadc7c1411/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:11:30.211Z Electronic Credit Ledgers cannot be negatively blocked for alleged wrongful availment of input tax credit. https://lawlens.in/stories/consumer-fora-may-refuse-to-condone-inordinate-appellate-delay-where-negligence-and-lack-o-05c01f6c02b245569784dcd9bf9a0c06/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:02:18.308Z Consumer fora may refuse to condone inordinate appellate delay where negligence and lack of due diligence are established. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-where-no-specific-material-linked-purchasers-to-document-forgery-55245c5da8e64e22a6769dffa0a09203/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T10:02:14.496Z Anticipatory bail granted where no specific material linked purchasers to document forgery. https://lawlens.in/stories/alleged-share-transferees-are-proper-parties-when-their-status-affects-the-maintainability-9d4e7024f1d0476aa5480e95a71bec4d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:52:14.054Z Alleged share transferees are proper parties when their status affects the maintainability of a company petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-should-ordinarily-avoid-stays-that-effectively-decide-injunction-appeals-8a1015dc027a4dabb58405b0497fbb71/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:51:38.885Z Appellate courts should ordinarily avoid stays that effectively decide injunction appeals at the outset. https://lawlens.in/stories/uploading-a-gst-show-cause-notice-only-under-additional-notices-and-orders-violates-natura-25c9fbf4207c4717a98c988b3f5427b1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:51:37.214Z Uploading a GST Show-Cause Notice Only Under “Additional Notices and Orders” Violates Natural Justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-last-seen-circumstance-alone-cannot-sustain-conviction-without-a-complete-chain-excludin-4f1be43d46324f4483e41ecb60b7e131/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:51:33.783Z A last-seen circumstance alone cannot sustain conviction without a complete chain excluding innocence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unmarried-sister-is-ineligible-for-family-pension-despite-being-nominated-by-the-deceas-16606d6750d045279e6c4280a651d101/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:51:18.507Z An unmarried sister is ineligible for family pension despite being nominated by the deceased employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-three-month-election-resolution-requirement-is-directory-where-authorities-cause-delay-61ab183195815375973e563fe460c7c5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:31:35.779Z The three-month election-resolution requirement is directory where authorities cause delay after timely initiation. https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-can-independently-sample-imported-food-to-investigate-tariff-fraud-calcutta-high-c-32776e6c862e4f48b0d10282f314734d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:31:33.357Z Customs can independently sample imported food to investigate tariff fraud, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-process-based-on-suppressed-material-facts-and-an-unreasoned-summoning-order-is-u-da5c290c72aa415b898385479a10c3ac/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:28:56.180Z Criminal process based on suppressed material facts and an unreasoned summoning order is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-relief-may-be-denied-for-stale-contractual-money-claims-involving-disputed-fac-f569e131231f47069aec274ca5ea11e9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:21:18.847Z Article 226 relief may be denied for stale contractual money claims involving disputed facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-disciplinary-punishment-cannot-be-revised-after-the-six-month-period-prescribed-by-816a90ddaeb6423c8e7516c0b36312ce/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:21:17.825Z Police disciplinary punishment cannot be revised after the six-month period prescribed by Rule 28. https://lawlens.in/stories/juveniles-tried-as-adults-remain-entitled-to-bail-under-the-jj-act-unless-a-statutory-exce-947d9e9675ca4165b6d251a9bf740653/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:21:10.189Z Juveniles tried as adults remain entitled to bail under the JJ Act unless a statutory exception is shown, Patna High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/delegated-general-administration-powers-authorize-the-chairperson-to-transfer-employees-al-8a6f592ed66140219775dd47a3728c57/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:21:04.941Z Delegated General-Administration Powers Authorize the Chairperson to Transfer Employees Along with Their Posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-discrepancy-in-premises-numbering-alone-does-not-invalidate-rent-deposits-absent-proof-t-02da90c47ca74053928ac9561dde9ce8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:21:04.910Z A discrepancy in premises numbering alone does not invalidate rent deposits absent proof they concern a different property. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-competent-authority-must-decide-the-appeal-by-a-reasoned-speaking-order-within-four-we-51ef3c532385466483f4156703e7e0bc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:16:11.309Z The competent authority must decide the appeal by a reasoned, speaking order within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-the-pending-representation-by-a-reasoned-order-within-four-1bec6310839148709c127f0a0c64e2b5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:16:07.821Z Competent authority must decide the pending representation by a reasoned order within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurers-remain-liable-for-loading-and-unloading-workers-covered-by-an-imt-39-endorsement-f18cb16f5c6c4d198abe17ad57aa5b75/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:14:10.840Z Insurers remain liable for loading and unloading workers covered by an IMT 39 endorsement. https://lawlens.in/stories/future-loss-of-income-must-be-assessed-using-applicable-minimum-wages-and-the-claimants-di-f7d4028d986342f7a0746fab840c04d8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:14:05.713Z Future loss of income must be assessed using applicable minimum wages and the claimant’s disability percentage. https://lawlens.in/stories/deceaseds-income-was-assessed-at-20-000-monthly-based-on-shared-family-business-earnings-aec6bed4b295453cad6a17304834d74d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:14:05.229Z Deceased’s income was assessed at ₹20,000 monthly based on shared family-business earnings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-dismissed-title-suit-bars-a-subsequent-possession-claim-under-res-judicata-df25372761864870a8069f34a2adbc12/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:11:24.655Z A dismissed title suit bars a subsequent possession claim under res judicata. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fit-person-may-administer-the-endowment-pending-determination-of-competing-hereditary-tr-8385505ba71849e097c18d3df78b269f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:11:09.507Z A fit person may administer the endowment pending determination of competing hereditary trusteeship claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-exercise-the-first-option-within-time-bars-entitlement-to-subsequent-higher-pay-52e9e09847c64c46b5524fc92946cd4b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:11:07.506Z Failure to exercise the first option within time bars entitlement to subsequent higher pay scales. https://lawlens.in/stories/allahabad-high-court-denies-pre-arrest-bail-to-builders-accused-of-diverting-retired-partn-4fa00b0ec2be56cb8e3727f288a8e27d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:03:35.600Z Allahabad High Court denies pre-arrest bail to builders accused of diverting retired partners’ ₹14.9 crore https://lawlens.in/stories/voluntary-retirement-takes-effect-absent-timely-refusal-even-while-disciplinary-proceeding-925dc1886b1a5ff7a417c4effdd34d00/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:03:28.904Z Voluntary retirement takes effect absent timely refusal, even while disciplinary proceedings are pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-was-shockingly-disproportionate-warranting-continuity-of-service-and-pensionary-be-d1dea54b7f39544e9b0374b19ee4e246/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:03:28.464Z Removal was shockingly disproportionate, warranting continuity of service and pensionary benefits for the deceased employee’s heirs. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-5-conviction-requires-proof-of-conscious-possession-before-the-burden-shifts-to-78300ecaa3dc444e8590a26721a2995b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:02:15.220Z A Section 5 conviction requires proof of conscious possession before the burden shifts to the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/incriminating-circumstances-not-put-to-the-accused-under-section-313-crpc-cannot-support-c-8b6edb3db5a74ed888504e1c6e7ceaa9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:02:10.139Z Incriminating circumstances not put to the accused under Section 313 CrPC cannot support conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-498a-conviction-cannot-stand-without-proof-of-cruelty-beyond-reasonable-doubt-0baa2c6d3c7a458d8d36df329ab375be/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T09:02:10.079Z A Section 498A Conviction Cannot Stand Without Proof of Cruelty Beyond Reasonable Doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-applications-substance-not-its-caption-determines-appealability-under-order-43-rule-1-r-4947001a3a5945c9ba1a98f70bd5921b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:51:44.729Z An application’s substance, not its caption, determines appealability under Order 43 Rule 1(r). https://lawlens.in/stories/mandamus-cannot-compel-registration-of-a-sale-agreement-not-timely-presented-after-subsequ-18a22c9d968e469f9ba8abfd56d36748/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:47:51.880Z Mandamus cannot compel registration of a sale agreement not timely presented after subsequent alienation. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-compensation-enhanced-to-8-000-per-percentage-point-for-a-2021-accide-6792ba2d7ecb445195b7e84927d061d8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:47:45.173Z Permanent disability compensation enhanced to ₹8,000 per percentage point for a 2021 accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/status-quo-must-be-maintained-pending-the-single-judges-decision-on-interim-applications-o-05bb22c33d5f41de9f375a72ef5d73bf/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:47:34.761Z Status quo must be maintained pending the Single Judge’s decision on interim applications or writ petitions. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-40a-7-b-overrides-section-43b-for-provisions-made-to-approved-gratuity-funds-a48c5edb4f1c4a14a91f6f1f079b804a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:47:30.596Z Section 40A(7)(b) overrides Section 43B for provisions made to approved gratuity funds. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-must-explore-alternative-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-unanswered-c81d5406321e4fdf9d846f44c4605886/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:47:21.423Z Tax Officers Must Explore Alternative Service Modes When Portal Notices Go Unanswered https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-should-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-before-passing-ex-parte-5f639e7eb4f046aca572e16758ef9d35/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:47:09.417Z Tax officers should explore alternative Section 169 service modes before passing ex parte orders on unanswered portal notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-should-use-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-taxpayers-do-not-respon-bc9eb33ff1dc4ceba4ac72f99a989d6e/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:46:57.412Z GST officers should use alternative Section 169 service modes when taxpayers do not respond to portal notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-portal-notices-receive-2b8b5ebd1c8248d7a8d31c09500f12b1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:46:27.848Z Tax officers must explore alternative statutory service modes when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-should-pursue-alternative-section-169-service-when-taxpayers-do-not-respond-t-cd87770d718e489e821cd7d62d4d17c2/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:46:09.200Z Tax officers should pursue alternative Section 169 service when taxpayers do not respond to portal notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-nonresponse-to-portal-notices-requires-tax-officers-to-pursue-alternative-service-27fe61c0138f4164b7a034abee9d0528/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:45:36.797Z Repeated nonresponse to portal notices requires tax officers to pursue alternative service modes under Section 169. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-electricity-board-service-cannot-count-toward-pension-after-fresh-education-departme-ce58ab2ba3aa48c3adbf7b968b55cead/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:45:16.325Z Prior Electricity Board service cannot count toward pension after fresh Education Department appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-husbands-illicit-relationship-alone-does-not-constitute-cruelty-under-section-498a-ipc-cbdad811d3bb4dc796dd6d7fcd18a5f7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:16.621Z A husband’s illicit relationship alone does not constitute cruelty under Section 498A IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/military-service-may-count-toward-civil-pension-under-rule-16-subject-to-refund-of-gratuit-c811c4d9b9f847e1bb385f77d0f9b2b8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:15.153Z Military service may count toward civil pension under Rule 16, subject to refund of gratuity with interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-when-portal-notices-receive-no-res-b335ef3d2e934d94996ba8b48847d466/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:13.329Z Tax officers must explore alternative statutory service when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-should-pursue-alternative-section-169-service-when-portal-notices-go-unanswer-a3087218b4334287b895a4fd469e89a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:13.117Z GST officers should pursue alternative Section 169 service when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-authorities-must-pursue-alternative-statutory-service-when-portal-notices-go-unanswere-c509c42aec6b49f987bbd522ccd6625c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:12.931Z Tax authorities must pursue alternative statutory service when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-unans-29d0f38736fb4372b30ea1ce124730e7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:12.150Z Tax officers must explore alternative statutory service modes when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/related-suits-involving-the-same-property-may-be-transferred-for-simultaneous-trial-to-avo-cd6a721ffef14b13bb664bf6a2d4a008/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:12.031Z Related suits involving the same property may be transferred for simultaneous trial to avoid conflicting judgments. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-must-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-una-50a9b0303c4247c4b0f692f296bfaf02/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:10.061Z Tax officers must explore alternative Section 169 service modes when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-revision-petitions-dismissed-as-withdrawn-at-the-petitioners-request-21e4c8ec9ce046ccbf5ea3045204a1be/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:08.046Z Civil revision petitions dismissed as withdrawn at the petitioners’ request. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-gst-portal-notices-go-unanswered-officers-must-explore-alternative-service-modes-und-43068ce412904cf0bb9b3440a4e5bf73/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:04.952Z Where GST portal notices go unanswered, officers must explore alternative service modes under Section 169. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-for-default-was-improper-where-the-complainants-request-to-appear-by-video-confe-b7807b645191403ab76ccdc28bee32dc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:42:04.561Z Dismissal for default was improper where the complainant’s request to appear by video conference was not considered. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-must-refer-disputed-ownership-claims-to-civil-courts-before-altering-p-006d32c16c564bfaa4e1df14bb58dfc1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:41:59.889Z Revenue authorities must refer disputed ownership claims to civil courts before altering patta entries. https://lawlens.in/stories/members-may-requisition-an-sgm-to-remove-managers-when-the-board-refuses-to-convene-one-ff6fa3eaa3934a17b9e22741ce38ae6a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:41:42.688Z Members may requisition an SGM to remove managers when the Board refuses to convene one. https://lawlens.in/stories/premises-tenancy-act-written-statement-deadlines-are-directory-allowing-courts-to-accept-d-b4c46a2ed7bd491c839f7ade760b0ae4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:41:26.295Z Premises Tenancy Act written-statement deadlines are directory, allowing courts to accept delayed pleadings. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-interim-injunction-cannot-extend-beyond-the-pleaded-relief-though-possession-may-be-pro-cc6663cbc2aa410d9d1bf2da37e0a223/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:41:17.569Z An interim injunction cannot extend beyond the pleaded relief, though possession may be protected pending hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/retiral-dues-cannot-be-withheld-pending-inquiry-or-no-dues-certificates-without-statutory-5076f9738ffb593ca7d8768644258a60/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:32:24.888Z Retiral dues cannot be withheld pending inquiry or no-dues certificates without statutory authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/seasonal-collection-amins-must-meet-the-prescribed-70-recovery-standard-before-seniority-c-7c1c13019f665e91a890b11695a5e014/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:32:16.481Z Seasonal Collection Amins must meet the prescribed 70% recovery standard before seniority can govern selection. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-murder-conviction-cannot-rest-on-materially-contradictory-eyewitness-testimony-and-doubt-c4622b409c814877acf9739851dcfcc6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:32:12.559Z A murder conviction cannot rest on materially contradictory eyewitness testimony and doubtful recoveries. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employers-failure-to-produce-the-inquiry-record-causing-denial-of-a-fair-opportunity-vi-345c63f0676e5344b0efdbdcee546047/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:31:52.167Z An employer’s failure to produce the inquiry record, causing denial of a fair opportunity, vitiates dismissal. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-high-court-seriousness-of-offence-alone-cannot-bar-bail-for-a-child-in-conflict-with-4be5d41c1fcb48b396bce39cb1cdfa66/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:31:25.259Z Patna High Court: Seriousness of offence alone cannot bar bail for a child in conflict with law under the JJ Act https://lawlens.in/stories/authentic-public-records-prevail-over-school-entries-in-cbse-date-of-birth-corrections-456753df5b55438295719fbff056cb4f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:31:19.762Z Authentic Public Records Prevail Over School Entries in CBSE Date-of-Birth Corrections https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-continue-when-a-purely-monetary-dispute-is-given-a-criminal-co-7b447a803dce4070b60d7df9f82dcc0a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:31:17.725Z Criminal proceedings cannot continue when a purely monetary dispute is given a criminal colour. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-consensual-adult-relationships-absent-deception-from-inception-do-not-constitute-f18d684d604f5a79b649213d589d6e4c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:30:50.901Z Prolonged consensual adult relationships, absent deception from inception, do not constitute rape. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-upholds-export-restrictions-on-strategic-baryte-orders-dgft-to-decide-pe-c8d90e3e7f0f4f399cc2f4ea417d9478/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:11:51.536Z Madras High Court upholds export restrictions on strategic baryte, orders DGFT to decide pending licence application within four weeks https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-restores-33-46-crore-land-sale-to-sri-ramachandra-trust-says-failed-priv-ed5040e38c0b4cd58d31958327fd6208/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:11:46.376Z Madras High Court restores ₹33.46-crore land sale to Sri Ramachandra Trust, says failed private claim cannot be turned into a public-interest case https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-dismissal-is-unsustainable-when-the-employee-is-denied-an-opportunity-to-an-8d0988b4d3264668a2b06034f0495b64/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:02:35.167Z A disciplinary dismissal is unsustainable when the employee is denied an opportunity to answer the charges and a fair hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-heinous-criminal-proceedings-after-amicable-settlement-where-con-5ef82a13145d42fe99d35c763b491651/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:02:01.528Z High Courts may quash non-heinous criminal proceedings after amicable settlement where conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-cannot-belatedly-challenge-a-section-163-a-claim-where-the-policy-covers-the-pi-e28e2db6f7c24ec594ac090dfb96412c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T08:01:22.811Z An insurer cannot belatedly challenge a Section 163-A claim where the policy covers the pillion rider’s risk. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-contractual-workers-cannot-be-denied-regularisation-solely-because-no-sanctio-05b2e585278f42388aae07c1993cb9eb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:58:50.643Z Long-serving contractual workers cannot be denied regularisation solely because no sanctioned posts exist. https://lawlens.in/stories/applicants-may-withdraw-the-original-application-with-liberty-to-approach-the-appropriate-1008088e15ad40cfbf1e36f211f5169f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:58:48.625Z Applicants may withdraw the original application with liberty to approach the appropriate forum. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-reconsider-compassionate-appointment-claim-under-sro-43-through-a-reasone-7418a7f417754da48bb5cf9359543d51/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:58:35.512Z Authorities Must Reconsider Compassionate Appointment Claim Under SRO-43 Through a Reasoned Order https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-is-admissible-on-sales-commission-services-involving-sales-promotion-4536f99f704d4245b069f5963d555db3/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:58:07.024Z CENVAT credit is admissible on sales commission services involving sales promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bitter-irretrievably-broken-marriage-may-amount-to-cruelty-under-section-13-1-ia-cefed0c6f3904196a48b2a1e9918f400/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:51:23.524Z A bitter, irretrievably broken marriage may amount to cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia). https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prima-facie-share-claimed-by-heirs-justified-an-interim-restraint-on-third-party-transfe-660d5ef29f0a44af9a2a6948de1f9abd/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:47:00.751Z A prima facie share claimed by heirs justified an interim restraint on third-party transfers. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-employee-entitled-to-maternity-leave-even-beyond-contract-period-chhattisgarh-3f915fa97c1e4fbe8b9de698bdf88655/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:44:19.375Z Contractual employee entitled to maternity leave even beyond contract period, Chhattisgarh High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/two-years-custody-was-not-inordinate-to-justify-bail-amid-serious-uapa-allegations-45884548e21748dbbeb939349d4c5d56/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:44:15.333Z Two years’ custody was not inordinate to justify bail amid serious UAPA allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-43-b-proceedings-instituted-over-four-years-after-the-relevant-event-are-time-barred-c95d109503424fb39408b7b8beef63ad/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:44:11.993Z Rule 43(b) proceedings instituted over four years after the relevant event are time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-perverse-concurrent-findings-of-fact-raise-no-substantial-question-of-law-in-second-ap-7f42be4e54ae4245b403cb1efe32a199/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:31:38.712Z Non-perverse concurrent findings of fact raise no substantial question of law in second appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/declining-section-156-3-investigation-does-not-bar-court-assisted-production-and-forensic-383d7f652b6646b496ef3800d4e493b6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:18:16.182Z Declining Section 156(3) investigation does not bar court-assisted production and forensic examination of disputed documents. https://lawlens.in/stories/patta-annulment-applications-must-be-adjudicated-by-the-competent-revenue-officer-not-the-e05397af843c4aea914fb8e83ca783e9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:12:17.036Z Patta annulment applications must be adjudicated by the competent Revenue Officer, not the Tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/stamp-duty-on-property-bought-in-ibc-liquidation-must-be-based-on-auction-price-not-asr-va-19c3bdeb55cb467296bfc3b9ad3e35c6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:12:15.040Z Stamp duty on property bought in IBC liquidation must be based on auction price, not ASR valuation, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-delay-alone-does-not-warrant-contempt-absent-wilful-and-deliberate-disobedience-55ab038442ff4b99b15d755800761909/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:12:05.526Z Inordinate delay alone does not warrant contempt absent wilful and deliberate disobedience. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-have-no-right-to-be-heard-before-fir-kerala-hc-says-in-rejecting-pinarayi-vijayans-feb304cdab5c4695bcddf9679fea3d00/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:11:52.167Z Accused have no right to be heard before FIR, Kerala HC says in rejecting Pinarayi Vijayan’s appeal bid in corruption case https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-denies-anticipatory-bail-to-raheja-heir-in-ed-probe-into-alleged-diversio-60410fe02277464b8d1588af57f07b38/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:11:27.638Z Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to Raheja heir in ED probe into alleged diversion of ₹1,601 crore from homebuyers’ funds https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-allegations-assigning-individual-roles-to-in-laws-justify-issuance-of-criminal-pr-cc7106bca5e14a03b6b488b94e2eae31/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:10:11.224Z Specific allegations assigning individual roles to in-laws justify issuance of criminal process. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-308-ipc-proceedings-quashed-after-voluntary-settlement-where-injuries-were-not-lif-c5a6e806974742179a105e46b272fffd/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:10:09.592Z Section 308 IPC proceedings quashed after voluntary settlement where injuries were not life-threatening. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-heinous-criminal-proceedings-arising-from-private-disputes-may-be-quashed-upon-complet-9cea6a59aa994e59a5ba560cbbfe6825/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:09:44.255Z Non-heinous criminal proceedings arising from private disputes may be quashed upon complete settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-are-dropped-after-the-parties-confirm-compliance-with-the-writ-order-ec33a4201f50464ca6ee6899ee1e415d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:09:40.829Z Contempt proceedings are dropped after the parties confirm compliance with the writ order. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-high-court-acquits-rape-convict-finding-a-consensual-relationship-based-on-the-v-66d2e3fc70e0486eaff67f3d00679345/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:09:39.118Z Jharkhand High Court acquits rape convict, finding a consensual relationship based on the victim’s and her husband’s testimony https://lawlens.in/stories/corroborated-oral-dying-declarations-can-sustain-conviction-even-without-eyewitness-testim-9589eb8cc4b64f269ea70fe0ecbfad28/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:09:23.349Z Corroborated oral dying declarations can sustain conviction even without eyewitness testimony. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-presence-at-the-scene-without-reliable-proof-of-common-intention-cannot-sustain-murde-11b34f91e384468ca063d457a640d418/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:03:29.275Z Mere presence at the scene, without reliable proof of common intention, cannot sustain murder liability under Section 34 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-solitary-eyewitness-corroborated-by-forensic-evidence-can-sustain-a-murder-conv-28116f76f8bb437d9fd4435633d66ef1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:03:24.195Z A credible solitary eyewitness, corroborated by forensic evidence, can sustain a murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-director-general-of-prisons-must-decide-representations-on-parole-credit-and-semi-open-853e3c69904844a3ab3fe95451e05eba/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:02:38.038Z The Director General of Prisons must decide representations on parole credit and semi-open prison placement. https://lawlens.in/stories/deemed-continuous-service-carries-consequential-regularisation-benefits-despite-denial-of-a15f37c807084774ade92830320910f5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:02:31.411Z Deemed continuous service carries consequential regularisation benefits, despite denial of back wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-no-direct-evidence-linked-the-applicant-beyond-a-co-accuseds-me-0ba0ac7c4dc54e918f00b0a9e863c91c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:02:00.338Z Regular Bail Granted Where No Direct Evidence Linked the Applicant Beyond a Co-Accused’s Memorandum Statement https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-a-similar-pending-antecedent-given-the-filed-charge-sheet-and-4ab5430810e345f2bbd1625749f7d386/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:02:00.095Z Regular bail granted despite a similar pending antecedent, given the filed charge-sheet and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/old-age-completed-investigation-and-likely-trial-delay-justified-regular-bail-despite-simi-1a8bb5af240a4cea94083efa392356e8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:01:59.018Z Old age, completed investigation and likely trial delay justified regular bail despite similar antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/guest-lecturers-termination-for-alleged-absence-cannot-stand-without-notice-and-supporting-ddd875ff78d748f28245195016a70af7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:01:57.998Z Guest lecturer’s termination for alleged absence cannot stand without notice and supporting evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-criminal-antecedent-does-not-preclude-bail-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-trial-e2eea71298354f67a58df6685f5ae9dc/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:01:57.097Z A pending criminal antecedent does not preclude bail after charge-sheet filing where trial will take time. https://lawlens.in/stories/kerala-hc-orders-exclusive-prosecutors-for-pocso-cases-and-asks-state-to-consider-13-dedic-c9375f83409a4ea0bcd9b72f3224fc8b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:01:43.677Z Kerala HC orders exclusive prosecutors for POCSO cases and asks state to consider 13 dedicated courts for child protection cases https://lawlens.in/stories/sc-st-act-caste-abuse-convictions-cannot-stand-when-the-incident-occurs-outside-public-vie-8b3b448d0e5643018dadf11f06f0317a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:01:14.907Z SC/ST Act caste-abuse convictions cannot stand when the incident occurs outside public view. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-authorities-must-determine-each-structures-taxability-independently-according-to-486ea87b93fb48479d2637b76041078c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T07:01:08.473Z Municipal authorities must determine each structure’s taxability independently according to its nature and use. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-86-1-f-vests-exclusive-jurisdiction-over-licenseegenerator-disputes-in-the-state-c-c077078eb08149ebb397b6135cf98493/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:55:25.267Z Section 86(1)(f) vests exclusive jurisdiction over licensee–generator disputes in the State Commission, including interim relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/eviction-from-public-premises-within-an-nac-must-proceed-under-the-opp-act-not-the-ople-ac-7725aecb26604c70acdef24b49bc0d65/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:52:28.379Z Eviction from public premises within an NAC must proceed under the OPP Act, not the OPLE Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-respondents-failure-to-nominate-an-arbitrator-permits-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-d-3f958721197e4187b0920bfd1df34f30/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:51:49.612Z A respondent’s failure to nominate an arbitrator permits appointment of a sole arbitrator despite a three-member clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-school-register-entry-prevails-over-a-transfer-certificate-in-determining-an-employees-30b346ab4f4e4261a49dbabaab245082/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:51:15.991Z The school register entry prevails over a transfer certificate in determining an employee’s date of birth. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidates-failure-to-disclose-a-criminal-case-known-before-joining-justifies-terminatio-8fcbd3975b6e4a4fb03139c600afb773/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:50:55.895Z A candidate’s failure to disclose a criminal case known before joining justifies termination. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-settlement-does-not-justify-quashing-an-attempt-to-murder-case-supported-by-grievous-sta-a6b089c1859249dc8c747688103f3fdb/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:46:52.308Z A settlement does not justify quashing an attempt-to-murder case supported by grievous stab injuries. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-original-allottee-has-no-indefeasible-right-to-restoration-after-reconstituting-the-dis-79cb82ff4aa1426ebe86885612067cae/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:46:36.819Z An original allottee has no indefeasible right to restoration after reconstituting the distributorship as a partnership. https://lawlens.in/stories/parents-cannot-use-divorce-settlements-to-cut-a-child-off-from-either-parent-delhi-high-co-5903f82e8d03404d9902dd541b978d0b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:45:26.217Z Parents cannot use divorce settlements to cut a child off from either parent, Delhi High Court says https://lawlens.in/stories/contract-damages-under-section-73-require-proof-of-loss-and-consideration-of-mitigation-924792701cf54e82bdb248eea31f700b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:44:22.956Z Contract damages under Section 73 require proof of loss and consideration of mitigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-section-9-relief-over-goods-territorial-jurisdiction-lies-where-the-goods-are-situated-794788dffac344178fa4bafb74d0d7a4/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:42:35.646Z For Section 9 relief over goods, territorial jurisdiction lies where the goods are situated. https://lawlens.in/stories/cat-rejects-lasik-operated-delhi-police-aspirants-plea-applying-ruling-upholding-the-force-6638c26f005849a7b066cbe8937f8204/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:42:19.490Z CAT rejects LASIK-operated Delhi Police aspirant’s plea, applying ruling upholding the force’s unaided-vision standard https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-have-no-right-to-be-heard-before-fir-kerala-hc-says-in-rejecting-pinarayi-vijayans-a6e1e8e323094eedb596645c92cba331/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:42:00.098Z Accused have no right to be heard before FIR, Kerala HC says in rejecting Pinarayi Vijayan’s appeal bid in corruption case https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-verify-alleged-government-land-encroachments-and-decide-the-representatio-e446096e8aa04452aef047b16454e0bf/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:41:56.092Z Authorities must verify alleged government-land encroachments and decide the representation after hearing affected persons. https://lawlens.in/stories/persistent-dowry-related-cruelty-continuing-shortly-before-death-satisfies-section-304-bs-ffec63aec15f5f01a3c8d24a0c77f600/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:41:53.240Z Persistent dowry-related cruelty continuing shortly before death satisfies Section 304-B’s “soon before” requirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-executing-court-must-consider-substantial-section-47-objections-affecting-a-decrees-exe-9b63c5123f9043ccb3aa750e71323755/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:41:53.191Z An executing court must consider substantial Section 47 objections affecting a decree’s executability before refusing a stay. https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-penalties-cannot-stand-without-evidence-of-knowing-participation-in-the-illegal-im-51eec540339949e39efd3ec9953c502e/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:41:52.568Z Customs penalties cannot stand without evidence of knowing participation in the illegal importation. https://lawlens.in/stories/extended-limitation-requires-notice-specific-proof-of-suppression-an-earlier-notice-alone-fb037ac0e4a24747859a3799a2010c84/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:41:50.604Z Extended limitation requires notice-specific proof of suppression; an earlier notice alone neither bars nor establishes it. https://lawlens.in/stories/serious-firearm-based-attempt-to-murder-allegations-cannot-be-quashed-solely-on-the-basis-474f1bdb8d7243f981e042826806c436/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:41:45.527Z Serious firearm-based attempt-to-murder allegations cannot be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/refund-of-sbc-and-kkc-is-available-on-input-services-used-for-export-of-goods-79a9e492cbfc489a9fd968caa7471fa8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:41:41.565Z Refund of SBC and KKC is available on input services used for export of goods. https://lawlens.in/stories/serious-firearm-based-attempt-to-murder-proceedings-cannot-be-quashed-solely-on-the-basis-4d86f7a6dab4495fb4da46c7d2af1d70/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:41:40.250Z Serious firearm-based attempt-to-murder proceedings cannot be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-notice-meeting-section-385s-requirements-is-valid-despite-being-labelled-under-section-8-f71b97658df74e77928d94c7496c3950/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:39:49.984Z A notice meeting Section 385’s requirements is valid despite being labelled under Section 80 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-notice-meeting-section-385s-requirements-remains-valid-despite-being-labelled-under-sect-b64d172fed4e428a970a44942ef75049/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:39:49.068Z A notice meeting Section 385’s requirements remains valid despite being labelled under Section 80 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-under-order-vii-rule-11-by-weighing-disputed-defence-evidence-3bbea5d759464245bd7cbf8104d542a7/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:39:44.027Z A plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 by weighing disputed defence evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-circumstantial-evidence-conviction-cannot-stand-unless-the-prosecution-establishes-a-com-fafcb0a4118c4de0a2280499b12c5b20/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:32:56.220Z A circumstantial-evidence conviction cannot stand unless the prosecution establishes a complete chain of circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-under-ipc-sections-304-34-may-be-quashed-where-compromise-makes-convi-55da38a67a324bf3b98ab556bd911794/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:32:52.283Z Criminal proceedings under IPC Sections 304/34 may be quashed where compromise makes conviction remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-assault-amid-prior-enmity-supported-a-murder-conviction-not-culpable-homicide-6374eb1eb409457fb15addbc1df2f89b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:32:49.274Z Repeated assault amid prior enmity supported a murder conviction, not culpable homicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-ownership-verification-does-not-bar-interim-release-of-a-seized-vehicle-to-its-reg-4b820ec44cf84af1aa4d710a1def28a2/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:32:36.898Z Pending ownership verification does not bar interim release of a seized vehicle to its registered owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-is-unavailable-where-bailed-co-accused-were-not-named-in-the-fir-bede62bddf4f473a849b230ec2380484/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:32:02.080Z Parity is unavailable where bailed co-accused were not named in the FIR. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-considering-clean-antecedents-and-likely-tr-2b54dfac49c84f41a10fc71770dd63b1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:31:56.248Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing, considering clean antecedents and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/superintendents-are-entitled-to-non-functional-grade-pay-of-5-400-after-four-years-regular-8398fc32e1bc45219d7935edb180b4ee/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:31:55.580Z Superintendents are entitled to non-functional Grade Pay of ₹5,400 after four years’ regular service. https://lawlens.in/stories/orders-under-section-250-set-aside-with-liberty-to-file-a-fresh-application-before-the-teh-eaf4e29ade834bcc852818d79b7a595a/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:31:44.835Z Orders under Section 250 set aside, with liberty to file a fresh application before the Tehsildar. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-for-below-commercial-quantity-ganja-seizure-after-filing-of-the-charg-3ef1930584a84d86bb7c48dc2a9f616f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:31:44.118Z Regular bail granted for below-commercial-quantity ganja seizure after filing of the charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-high-court-cannot-quash-proceedings-under-section-482-crpc-by-assessing-disputed-defence-576ea8f3d24040d2ac697c98b41c8f6f/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:31:39.709Z A High Court cannot quash proceedings under Section 482 CrPC by assessing disputed defence evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/heirs-seeking-entry-under-a-predecessors-recording-order-must-apply-for-mutation-in-the-pr-832a39064c6d416cb9d2de4a36da0b98/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:31:30.753Z Heirs seeking entry under a predecessor’s recording order must apply for mutation in the prescribed format. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-under-section-125-crpc-is-not-conclusive-proof-of-cruelty-under-section-498-a-30aaa466869f4b6fa4b220eec61db2b9/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:21:26.291Z Maintenance under Section 125 CrPC is not conclusive proof of cruelty under Section 498-A IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-proclaimed-offender-who-evades-arrest-is-ordinarily-not-entitled-to-anticipatory-bail-760a409e8262402683dbbe8fc8662e63/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:12:34.312Z A proclaimed offender who evades arrest is ordinarily not entitled to anticipatory bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-requires-wilful-disobedience-no-contempt-lies-absent-a-specific-direction-on-the-ad7bfed776c84fdb8225bc4b21475186/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:12:11.609Z Contempt requires wilful disobedience; no contempt lies absent a specific direction on the disputed promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/retrospective-regularization-cannot-precede-availability-of-a-sanctioned-post-without-spec-a5ef3388d40f474a8c5d78eacfd2c62c/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:11:20.514Z Retrospective regularization cannot precede availability of a sanctioned post without specific authorization. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-condoned-where-a-non-party-alleges-lack-of-notice-and-later-knowledge-of-revenue-cha-297b593c1f7f4ca28b7eb43e1942d74b/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:11:16.308Z Delay condoned where a non-party alleges lack of notice and later knowledge of revenue changes. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-alleged-business-at-another-premises-raises-no-triable-issue-absent-proof-of-the-landlo-9e5b9a4db9ad4cc1a95307b4e3d0b8cf/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:08:36.065Z An alleged business at another premises raises no triable issue absent proof of the landlord’s entitlement to use it. https://lawlens.in/stories/fatal-chest-pressure-assault-without-proven-intent-to-kill-attracts-section-304-part-ii-no-907056daa2ca4e9eb50f9f0b9f6450af/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:08:34.480Z Fatal chest-pressure assault without proven intent to kill attracts Section 304 Part II, not Section 302. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-on-settlement-where-conviction-is-remote-and-continuat-95b94c86295846ceb30ca852d5fc07c5/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:08:32.219Z Criminal proceedings may be quashed on settlement where conviction is remote and continuation would abuse the process of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tahsildar-must-defer-partition-proceedings-while-the-related-title-dispute-is-pending-be-eac0391fa2df479abb4bf44ac73107de/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:01:48.577Z A Tahsildar must defer partition proceedings while the related title dispute is pending before a civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-land-use-restrictions-are-lifted-diversion-applications-must-be-decided-in-accordanc-42935175462e4cf5b43b007f7f48489d/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T06:01:45.375Z After land-use restrictions are lifted, diversion applications must be decided in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-officer-must-reconsider-section-14t-3-proceedings-in-accordance-with-the-appellate-43d931262a8647e293040174045166d8/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T05:52:02.192Z Revenue Officer Must Reconsider Section 14T(3) Proceedings in Accordance with the Appellate Remand. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reasonable-maintenance-award-warrants-no-interference-where-the-wife-had-sufficient-caus-aecb4cde20e148829aa26f0769ca13a1/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T05:44:22.540Z A reasonable maintenance award warrants no interference where the wife had sufficient cause to live separately. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-against-conviction-cannot-be-decided-ex-parte-without-ensuring-the-appellants-le-7c3f7ef0a1814b6b835ba720ab8bb9ef/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T05:43:26.051Z An appeal against conviction cannot be decided ex parte without ensuring the appellant’s legal representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/application-dismissed-as-withdrawn-with-liberty-to-move-again-if-advised-173cfb64b5e04a9f82a0ef880541d802/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T05:23:16.353Z Application dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty to move again if advised. https://lawlens.in/stories/coercive-recovery-is-barred-pending-appeal-decision-for-up-to-six-months-ffc49394758742f88b786cb36effde61/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T05:22:31.115Z Coercive recovery is barred pending appeal decision, for up to six months. https://lawlens.in/stories/cheque-bounce-complainants-can-appeal-acquittals-before-sessions-court-without-high-court-57a0e0f33eca40188e0f4e52d05a57d6/ LawLens en 2026-10-15T05:11:59.151Z Cheque-bounce complainants can appeal acquittals before Sessions Court without High Court leave, MP High Court says https://lawlens.in/stories/previously-registered-neet-candidates-cannot-switch-to-nri-quota-during-mop-up-counselling-1d9d63269de64d6db10ca4ebbaee30a9/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T22:31:30.495Z Previously registered NEET candidates cannot switch to NRI quota during mop-up counselling, MP High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-high-court-upholds-lock-on-changing-categories-during-medical-counselling-citing-deadli-9ecbef6df88c4076a69f4442b52c28e0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T22:31:28.354Z MP High Court upholds lock on changing categories during medical counselling, citing deadlines and fairness to verified candidates https://lawlens.in/stories/regulation-270-4-requires-a-personal-hearing-before-a-revisional-authority-varies-punishme-a054406f56c5416f93c34956b735b256/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T22:31:25.284Z Regulation 270(4) requires a personal hearing before a revisional authority varies punishment adversely. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-in-a-cruelty-prosecution-does-not-negate-a-wifes-sufficient-cause-to-live-separa-a3fab803352c4362ad2c714daf248054/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T22:31:22.270Z Acquittal in a cruelty prosecution does not negate a wife’s sufficient cause to live separately for maintenance. https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-authorities-must-address-material-objections-in-reasoned-orders-before-setting-e7507acb848e4d29a0a77a74cdb3ed5d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T22:31:03.111Z Revisional authorities must address material objections in reasoned orders before setting aside long-standing revenue orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/rape-murder-conviction-upheld-after-calcutta-high-court-relied-on-hostile-witnesses-prior-8449036826f34eb2ba6f86f5f7f375f0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T22:16:03.831Z Rape-murder conviction upheld after Calcutta High Court relied on hostile witnesses’ prior statements and bicycle evidence https://lawlens.in/stories/telangana-high-court-lets-investigation-continue-into-alleged-sale-of-counterfeit-dap-fert-5953830c83af4b4ba45ac02d7fedcce3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:48:08.692Z Telangana High Court lets investigation continue into alleged sale of counterfeit DAP fertilizer to farmers https://lawlens.in/stories/official-acb-source-reports-may-be-withheld-from-compelled-disclosure-under-section-124-of-8e1e4a6f615a4fcb8311ec5a07495355/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:48:06.368Z Official ACB source reports may be withheld from compelled disclosure under Section 124 of the Evidence Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-coordinators-designation-alone-does-not-establish-section-75s-actual-charge-or-control-r-c0d0c49890884510b6dd4a7e8f4535b8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:48:05.669Z A coordinator’s designation alone does not establish Section 75’s actual-charge-or-control requirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-breathalyser-report-alone-cannot-sustain-dismissal-for-alleged-alcohol-consumption-f5a2ed503115489a85e6d9dabeca8483/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:45:45.084Z A breathalyser report alone cannot sustain dismissal for alleged alcohol consumption. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-staffs-transfer-challenge-fails-patna-high-court-notes-petitioners-cited-simultane-9853d596264447b8a20d6891df50ef71/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:44:23.376Z Railway staff’s transfer challenge fails; Patna High Court notes petitioners cited simultaneous family illnesses to explain prolonged absence https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-petition-withdrawn-without-liberty-bars-a-subsequent-petition-seeking-identical-rel-b1069443798843fcb0b0009a5f1bcaf3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:44:23.163Z A writ petition withdrawn without liberty bars a subsequent petition seeking identical relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/jail-warders-are-entitled-to-the-one-month-additional-salary-benefit-retrospectively-from-408e89e424cf489782920dd124ff2965/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:44:22.662Z Jail warders are entitled to the one-month additional salary benefit retrospectively from 27 August 2015. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-where-unimpeachable-official-records-contradict-the-pr-d74122812ed946668bfd71c5a1106e80/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:44:22.640Z Criminal proceedings may be quashed where unimpeachable official records contradict the prosecution’s factual basis. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-identical-teacher-appointment-finally-held-illegal-cannot-be-sustained-on-parity-ground-50821bf730dd45ebb902d6cccd85b70c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:44:21.910Z An Identical Teacher Appointment Finally Held Illegal Cannot Be Sustained on Parity Grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-order-is-invalid-when-it-ignores-the-second-show-cause-reply-and-denies-cro-9449423997b94772892b81243c7025cd/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:44:21.727Z A disciplinary order is invalid when it ignores the second-show-cause reply and denies cross-examination of a material witness. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotion-representation-must-be-decided-within-eight-weeks-considering-applicable-precede-ff38083451df40f4acd17eb4ee784cdf/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:44:19.514Z Promotion representation must be decided within eight weeks, considering applicable precedent and the petitioner’s provisional-list inclusion. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-cannot-avoid-liability-for-a-permit-breach-without-proving-it-existed-on-the-ac-1d441602f8c345b3b958d2b3a73f56ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:44:18.537Z An insurer cannot avoid liability for a permit breach without proving it existed on the accident date. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-partys-right-to-lead-evidence-cannot-be-denied-solely-because-proceedings-are-long-pendi-154b4b29efc14bc89b4215e6ea3e6c56/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:40:55.295Z A party’s right to lead evidence cannot be denied solely because proceedings are long-pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sessions-court-cannot-record-pre-charge-evidence-while-deciding-an-application-for-disch-23f21710528543debcf97137a9be805a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:40:47.723Z A Sessions Court cannot record pre-charge evidence while deciding an application for discharge. https://lawlens.in/stories/vacancies-arising-after-qualification-amendments-cannot-be-filled-from-pre-amendment-ranke-8ce6a22a2bdb46c0baf3c112db5e27a4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T19:31:25.638Z Vacancies arising after qualification amendments cannot be filled from pre-amendment ranked lists. https://lawlens.in/stories/permission-to-use-public-grounds-for-a-festival-must-include-reasonable-prior-access-for-p-8b6d22dfea754961b2cd117e89487f7c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:54:22.991Z Permission to use public grounds for a festival must include reasonable prior access for preparations. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-the-competent-authority-may-take-possession-of-assets-attached-under-sections-a83f96174973462c9984cc50dce9b992/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:54:17.797Z Prima facie, the Competent Authority may take possession of assets attached under Sections 3 and 6. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-will-not-disturb-contract-rescission-for-prolonged-delay-absent-demonstrated-a-85d5c8bb160f447385c547d7a48c86ac/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:53:41.789Z Writ courts will not disturb contract rescission for prolonged delay absent demonstrated arbitrariness. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-for-private-non-societal-offences-may-be-quashed-upon-an-amicable-settlement-b-8d88673d802444fa96cba7b5fd12ab4e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:53:41.587Z Proceedings for private, non-societal offences may be quashed upon an amicable settlement between the parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-vexatious-fir-arising-from-a-civil-property-dispute-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-crp-f02b5a8bcdb54869bacbf07ad14528d8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:53:41.065Z A vexatious FIR arising from a civil property dispute may be quashed under Section 482 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-notified-borrowers-unexplained-eight-year-delay-bars-a-belated-challenge-to-wilful-defau-f15818b161a44de9b2714803c40695e3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:53:40.556Z A notified borrower’s unexplained eight-year delay bars a belated challenge to wilful-defaulter classification. https://lawlens.in/stories/whole-body-disability-was-assessed-at-16-based-on-the-evidence-of-both-specialists-ba5bd82cdf61487aaa2f5c671f19ae1c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:53:40.246Z Whole-body disability was assessed at 16% based on the evidence of both specialists. https://lawlens.in/stories/demolition-orders-cannot-stand-after-the-bda-sanctions-a-modified-development-plan-541f9871ff13491089153e6e082984c8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:50:54.625Z Demolition orders cannot stand after the BDA sanctions a modified development plan. https://lawlens.in/stories/commercial-appeals-are-disposed-of-in-terms-of-compromise-with-the-deposited-settlement-am-73ac4d806ad24fff85183863f44e123d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:50:54.328Z Commercial appeals are disposed of in terms of compromise, with the deposited settlement amount released to the respondents. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-based-on-a-reasonable-view-of-incomplete-circumstantial-evidence-warrants-no-ce5b9311397144cd8f1695974980f8da/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:47:02.629Z An acquittal based on a reasonable view of incomplete circumstantial evidence warrants no appellate interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pendente-lite-purchaser-cannot-join-a-bare-injunction-suit-under-order-xxii-rule-10-cpc-fcddb5931f1f4923853676e04abd7b0b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:46:59.999Z A pendente lite purchaser cannot join a bare injunction suit under Order XXII Rule 10 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/amendment-applications-require-reasoned-consideration-of-order-vi-rule-17s-applicable-requ-560ca6f3c1fa432c8d1cbe9d6df377dc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:46:56.628Z Amendment applications require reasoned consideration of Order VI Rule 17’s applicable requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-punishment-cannot-stand-when-the-authority-fails-to-independently-consider-471f03313b8047e9a2b1b43a5f915e93/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:46:54.179Z A disciplinary punishment cannot stand when the authority fails to independently consider the employee’s reply. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-xli-rule-31-requires-first-appellate-courts-to-independently-assess-evidence-and-giv-3c4fda21f51a40acba068d2be3fc1761/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:44:15.715Z Order XLI Rule 31 requires first appellate courts to independently assess evidence and give reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-must-stand-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-a-possible-one-38fdde74e48549db8b2e673b6e64656f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:41:26.165Z An acquittal must stand where the trial court’s view is a possible one. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-warranted-where-allegations-rest-on-documentary-evidence-and-custodia-be91e14d96c14e3bacb5820c8896e7e6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:41:23.972Z Anticipatory bail is warranted where allegations rest on documentary evidence and custodial interrogation is unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/150-d-el-ed-students-may-continue-their-studies-despite-late-admission-lists-subject-to-do-ab55ebc55b784fa5a5fb9f2a49f65144/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:41:23.708Z 150 D.El.Ed students may continue their studies despite late admission lists, subject to document checks; colleges must deposit ₹10 lakh https://lawlens.in/stories/an-administrative-tribunals-order-is-unsustainable-when-it-reproduces-precedents-without-a-8c44a8cbbb7d463ea0c267d949654b50/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:41:19.823Z An administrative tribunal’s order is unsustainable when it reproduces precedents without applying its mind. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-defendants-admission-of-possession-supports-a-permanent-injunction-against-interference-23b19f433a8f45589aa16612e4d4ac6d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:41:16.775Z A defendant’s admission of possession supports a permanent injunction against interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-and-anticipatory-bail-refused-in-a-grave-assault-case-involving-multiple-fractures-2fff75a720d8433982602ee209e5e7fe/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:41:14.860Z Regular and anticipatory bail refused in a grave assault case involving multiple fractures. https://lawlens.in/stories/persistent-refusal-to-consummate-a-marriage-may-constitute-cruelty-warranting-divorce-48dc90bfd67a4459a076f6cbdc2fd339/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:41:14.352Z Persistent refusal to consummate a marriage may constitute cruelty warranting divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-investigation-of-non-cognizable-offences-requires-a-magistrates-prior-order-under-b-b025dbaf819a473abcad9d5891ff52d6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:41:09.294Z Police investigation of non-cognizable offences requires a Magistrate’s prior order under BNSS Section 174(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-must-reconsider-regularization-claim-after-examining-daily-wage-attendance-record-73b4fd5c0e6b4f619ce77cfcb8beaada/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:41:07.698Z Tribunal must reconsider regularization claim after examining daily-wage attendance records. https://lawlens.in/stories/up-panchayat-elections-must-be-held-within-three-months-under-the-existing-27-obc-quota-de-2c564748ccbc524da4e880739fc56196/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:32:42.295Z UP panchayat elections must be held within three months under the existing 27% OBC quota, despite pending inquiry, Allahabad High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/non-inclusion-in-railway-pass-or-medical-records-cannot-alone-defeat-compassionate-appoint-e186bad941e646b9b28be0fa75663d2f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:08:34.332Z Non-inclusion in railway pass or medical records cannot alone defeat compassionate appointment consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/ten-years-qualifying-service-is-not-required-for-family-pension-after-one-year-of-continuo-21aef602d06c48fbabbee8c57d854298/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:07:50.873Z Ten years’ qualifying service is not required for family pension after one year of continuous railway service. https://lawlens.in/stories/back-wage-claims-require-merits-based-assessment-absence-of-an-earlier-direction-alone-can-62ea890f59a24aa499e6a8a6e1f6bf69/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:07:34.640Z Back-wage claims require merits-based assessment; absence of an earlier direction alone cannot defeat them. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-criminal-prosecution-justifies-withholding-remaining-retiral-dues-under-applicable-4c6669ef33614a8b85a1576ad08edee2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:07:31.125Z Pending criminal prosecution justifies withholding remaining retiral dues under applicable Railway pension rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/restructuring-promotions-must-be-considered-from-the-eligibility-date-subject-to-vacancies-832ab293100946639da41592fcb5c657/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:07:23.550Z Restructuring promotions must be considered from the eligibility date, subject to vacancies, seniority and suitability. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-service-may-be-terminated-when-misconduct-is-established-after-an-adequate-opp-d28d77f2ba944025be7f357b026fee76/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:06:52.843Z Contractual service may be terminated when misconduct is established after an adequate opportunity to respond. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-a-retired-group-c-employee-is-impermissible-2b7af92f0cf248eea9a96cf96f76f03c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:06:48.944Z Recovery of excess pay from a retired Group C employee is impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-railway-board-proposal-without-finance-approval-cannot-support-counting-all-temporary-st-9e93ca67a71d4eab87d92ec751677889/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:06:31.871Z A Railway Board proposal without Finance approval cannot support counting all temporary-status service for pension. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-officers-are-entitled-to-enhanced-replacement-pay-scales-and-arrears-fr-d82b385c7f09419785f53c3455f98adc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:06:24.274Z Similarly situated officers are entitled to enhanced replacement pay scales and arrears from 1 January 1996. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-application-was-dismissed-as-infructuous-after-the-respondents-paid-the-entire-amount-a146aecdd44a4eeb82560af7e5a360a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:05:47.021Z The application was dismissed as infructuous after the respondents paid the entire amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/retirement-before-selection-does-not-preclude-consideration-for-induction-into-the-indian-930993ee4964499d8931121d7348f8a0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:05:09.317Z Retirement before selection does not preclude consideration for induction into the Indian Forest Service. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-payments-from-retired-group-c-employees-is-impermissible-under-rafiq-ma-ac5fec7a533e493995a5d7b175b7a086/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:04:27.123Z Recovery of excess payments from retired Group C employees is impermissible under Rafiq Masih. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-promotion-cannot-be-withdrawn-without-natural-justice-and-scrutiny-of-applicable-657d0e64edd34ccbac78297eda679ada/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:04:26.522Z Notional promotion cannot be withdrawn without natural justice and scrutiny of applicable judicial protections. https://lawlens.in/stories/feeder-grade-seniority-does-not-automatically-carry-forward-when-promotion-eligibility-req-3555c6850c164f34a5cdd9184e703ae8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:04:16.102Z Feeder-grade seniority does not automatically carry forward when promotion eligibility requirements are unmet. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-cannot-add-interest-to-a-pay-fixation-order-absent-an-apparent-error-73903e6b96bb4522a5278f27261c03d5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:03:51.713Z Review cannot add interest to a pay-fixation order absent an apparent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-sro-59-excess-payments-is-barred-absent-fraud-misrepresentation-or-concealment-e7c41fdfc4da4124a47f4b0e7da4e676/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:03:44.056Z Recovery of SRO-59 excess payments is barred absent fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-technical-pay-scale-claims-under-sro-149-and-issue-a-reasoned-de-78b5f212bafe49bc975dab701041fba4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:03:40.390Z Authorities must consider technical-pay-scale claims under SRO 149 and issue a reasoned decision within twelve weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneous-sro-59-pay-benefits-cannot-be-recovered-from-a-retired-employee-absent-fraud-or-84c8f5bd280347ee9713589b0d32d99e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:02:58.004Z Erroneous SRO-59 pay benefits cannot be recovered from a retired employee absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-merger-seniority-entitles-a-senior-employee-to-promotion-parity-with-an-already-promo-d1209bfa89644a869bd374362c5679c1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:02:15.604Z Post-merger seniority entitles a senior employee to promotion parity with an already-promoted junior. https://lawlens.in/stories/success-in-a-recruitment-examination-does-not-confer-appointment-without-the-prescribed-qu-8faf749761154417a7335d66e8fae314/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:02:04.193Z Success in a recruitment examination does not confer appointment without the prescribed qualification. https://lawlens.in/stories/deputation-extension-is-not-automatic-but-spouse-posting-requests-require-reasoned-conside-c8c6918b7f274a08970c7a297c6b2a07/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:01:15.366Z Deputation extension is not automatic, but spouse-posting requests require reasoned consideration under applicable instructions. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-infirmities-prolonged-delay-and-career-prejudice-may-warrant-quashing-disciplin-3a20962e7d204a8b8b07de8e7cfde83e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:01:02.797Z Procedural infirmities, prolonged delay, and career prejudice may warrant quashing disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/macp-recipients-cannot-claim-duplicate-3-fitment-upon-aao-appointment-through-ldce-48a15e403d724e4a841680286dcedf2d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:00:54.519Z MACP recipients cannot claim duplicate 3% fitment upon AAO appointment through LDCE. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-challenge-to-pensionary-punishment-is-premature-while-the-prescribed-appeal-remains-pend-ccd92f8291ac4f1b8d06c36cdea0ae9e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:00:42.415Z A challenge to pensionary punishment is premature while the prescribed appeal remains pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-delinquent-who-voluntarily-abandons-an-inquiry-cannot-later-allege-denial-of-natural-jus-6a1c016374314cad90632f46e649b6d4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:00:30.739Z A delinquent who voluntarily abandons an inquiry cannot later allege denial of natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-scouts-and-guides-service-bond-does-not-bar-spouse-transfer-absent-an-express-divisional-9ee6b66cabae4c00af4411a855c6bd46/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T18:00:27.339Z A Scouts and Guides service bond does not bar spouse transfer absent an express divisional restriction. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-representations-concerning-unfilled-language-specific-vacancies-in-931543bd1e744339beea8bd2d762d759/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:59:51.120Z Authorities must decide representations concerning unfilled language-specific vacancies in accordance with applicable recruitment rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-undisputed-appointment-warrants-an-ex-post-facto-appointment-letter-despite-missing-dep-2acdf5ae730b4060b66ba8e23f3dac13/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:58:09.181Z An undisputed appointment warrants an ex post facto appointment letter despite missing departmental records. https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-enforcement-of-society-security-protocols-does-not-constitute-wrongful-restraint-e7ff4ae9b0034394a766211ec6290e91/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:56:52.646Z Bona fide enforcement of society security protocols does not constitute wrongful restraint. https://lawlens.in/stories/four-years-in-grade-pay-4-800-entitles-employees-to-5-400-nfu-regardless-of-promotion-or-m-dd61a852927848409510dfe97e9c0c49/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:56:51.178Z Four years in Grade Pay ₹4,800 entitles employees to ₹5,400 NFU, regardless of promotion or MACP. https://lawlens.in/stories/societys-removal-of-fixtures-without-dishonest-intent-or-wrongful-gain-does-not-constitute-a27e94a8a26a4965b8dacb8bb747dcc3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:56:43.241Z Society’s removal of fixtures without dishonest intent or wrongful gain does not constitute theft. https://lawlens.in/stories/consensual-adolescent-relationship-and-parental-acceptance-support-regular-bail-in-a-pocso-38cbbc29fbbc4c3ab49532c82bc6daac/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:56:38.469Z Consensual adolescent relationship and parental acceptance support regular bail in a POCSO case. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-donor-cannot-use-impleadment-to-convert-the-donees-injunction-suit-into-a-title-suit-10b5346db11b46318cfe73b63f460795/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:56:36.357Z A donor cannot use impleadment to convert the donee’s injunction suit into a title suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-seniors-pay-may-be-stepped-up-to-correct-an-anomaly-caused-by-a-juniors-acp-upgradation-4296c13d48b743d1ba081e44ac235537/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:56:24.302Z A senior’s pay may be stepped up to correct an anomaly caused by a junior’s ACP upgradation. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-34-liability-for-criminal-trespass-requires-physical-presence-and-pleaded-common-i-d36417111fb44d1faafaea09f73bab72/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:56:01.169Z Section 34 liability for criminal trespass requires physical presence and pleaded common intention. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-closure-orders-under-section-179-require-prior-show-cause-notice-and-a-reasonabl-b24c92a3b94745c8b0940f8cecad65a9/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:44:10.634Z Municipal closure orders under Section 179 require prior show-cause notice and a reasonable hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/rejection-of-a-notified-public-service-must-state-specific-reasons-under-the-artps-act-ee9fe730136a4877859c5a96bbc3d635/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:43:41.127Z Rejection of a notified public service must state specific reasons under the ARTPS Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/unfounded-allegations-of-infidelity-and-character-assassination-constitute-mental-cruelty-2243b5375cfa4caa987aa9495763859e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:43:40.957Z Unfounded allegations of infidelity and character assassination constitute mental cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-pending-seniority-representation-by-a-speaking-order-without-p-f1947cc7dfca4830bb138422b2239851/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:43:38.364Z Authorities must decide the pending seniority representation by a speaking order, without prejudging its merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/revival-of-a-lapsed-cancer-policy-triggers-its-contractual-180-day-waiting-period-a5ab16ff316b45b7b4f5b59d4ff7798a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:43:37.674Z Revival of a lapsed cancer policy triggers its contractual 180-day waiting period. https://lawlens.in/stories/research-institute-faculty-cannot-claim-65-year-superannuation-by-parity-with-educational-e68aeafd760c497cbcd6fc290970349a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:43:35.773Z Research institute faculty cannot claim 65-year superannuation by parity with educational institutions. https://lawlens.in/stories/district-commissioner-must-decide-pending-patta-conversion-application-within-30-days-unde-d5414aca78c14678b28b66c3f39bf9d3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:43:30.670Z District Commissioner Must Decide Pending Patta-Conversion Application Within 30 Days Under ARTPS https://lawlens.in/stories/use-of-deceptively-similar-pizza-marks-to-exploit-a-well-known-brand-constitutes-trademark-92842e4834da4f028f511c9e1e71a5fc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:43:26.885Z Use of deceptively similar pizza marks to exploit a well-known brand constitutes trademark infringement. https://lawlens.in/stories/rera-interest-for-delayed-possession-runs-until-handover-absent-a-proved-possession-offer-5efa1bda987c4ec0bd7693baebc56780/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:40:14.028Z RERA interest for delayed possession runs until handover absent a proved possession offer. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-parole-absconding-does-not-bar-parole-without-consideration-of-special-circumstances-9d81ba83c4454097a38ffff754820fe0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:38:43.674Z Prior parole absconding does not bar parole without consideration of special circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-year-income-tax-returns-cannot-be-rejected-solely-because-they-predate-a-fatal-motor-35ce2d0a80d447d7911a9595d39ab01e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:37:48.428Z Prior-year income-tax returns cannot be rejected solely because they predate a fatal motor accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/child-custody-decisions-cannot-rely-only-on-welfare-committee-reports-judges-must-interact-b12fcdf72a2248a388f2e545c957b0db/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:36:21.381Z Child-custody decisions cannot rely only on welfare committee reports; judges must interact with children and parents, Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-challenge-to-proposed-service-invalidation-is-premature-while-the-employees-show-cause-r-0a80b7c612db412c98242e24c7434eee/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:36:02.687Z A challenge to proposed service invalidation is premature while the employee’s show-cause reply remains undecided. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-son-cannot-claim-partition-of-his-fathers-separate-property-during-his-lifetime-f1c882b543ed4e6fbc9064ef6daaaf1e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:35:56.346Z A son cannot claim partition of his father’s separate property during his lifetime. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-competent-authority-must-give-a-reasoned-decision-on-material-objections-to-trade-union-559efc7d14dc40519b77da08c416d9c3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:34:25.311Z A competent authority must give a reasoned decision on material objections to trade-union registration. https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-citizens-act-eviction-proceedings-cannot-adjudicate-disputed-title-or-substitute-fo-3fba78d644c041f1bd3f3ec7952ad409/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:34:03.243Z Senior Citizens Act eviction proceedings cannot adjudicate disputed title or substitute for pending civil proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/orissa-hc-denies-bail-to-three-policemen-accused-in-custodial-death-citing-24-injuries-and-a449bae520f04e009cc215ae31e28078/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:33:57.262Z Orissa HC denies bail to three policemen accused in custodial death, citing 24 injuries and concerns about witness influence https://lawlens.in/stories/mans-death-sentence-for-killing-wife-and-toddler-commuted-to-life-calcutta-high-court-rule-6c4b243f31d24b5d919f81609ffe8f1a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:33:54.920Z Man’s death sentence for killing wife and toddler commuted to life, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/money-voluntarily-paid-for-an-illegal-appointment-does-not-constitute-criminal-breach-of-t-8a144e0cc9e64b7b932810a22b41052b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:33:16.989Z Money voluntarily paid for an illegal appointment does not constitute criminal breach of trust. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-hc-quashes-retaliatory-land-dispute-case-alleging-man-urinated-into-womans-mouth-9c20eee149cc40899bca7d02495b2482/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:33:10.040Z Patna HC quashes retaliatory land-dispute case alleging man urinated into woman’s mouth https://lawlens.in/stories/genuine-apologies-were-accepted-and-contempt-proceedings-were-dropped-a79dd456d1ec4c959c4bd4f8f7d4f044/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:30:04.125Z Genuine apologies were accepted, and contempt proceedings were dropped. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-be-initiated-on-the-same-material-after-draft-assessment-proceedings-l-38e847a0c4124747b646701b9003ec4a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:29:26.180Z Reassessment cannot be initiated on the same material after draft assessment proceedings lapse by limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquired-open-land-must-be-compensated-at-the-rate-awarded-for-comparable-lands-in-the-sam-7b41c85971784205846d6c5ed4cfb56f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:28:53.085Z Acquired open land must be compensated at the rate awarded for comparable lands in the same project. https://lawlens.in/stories/comparable-acquired-open-land-must-receive-the-accepted-compensation-rate-of-154-per-squar-3df8506c49724e02a9a5830470f30022/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:28:38.648Z Comparable acquired open land must receive the accepted compensation rate of ₹154 per square metre. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pre-trial-custody-is-unjustified-where-material-evidence-is-secured-and-the-comp-f29427d4aaca4bf6aa147b6ad73e5d8f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:27:23.570Z Prolonged pre-trial custody is unjustified where material evidence is secured and the complainant does not oppose bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/supremacy-of-the-court-is-a-feature-of-a-federal-constitution-880115f36ef55a098e95c7e60aa2c295/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:27:12.581Z Supremacy of the Court is a feature of a federal constitution. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-47-cpc-permits-execution-challenges-only-to-a-decrees-nullity-or-jurisdictional-in-de54ad8e76d24608b7a1345f2377e5c1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:26:37.890Z Section 47 CPC permits execution challenges only to a decree’s nullity or jurisdictional infirmity. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-incomplete-postal-address-cannot-establish-award-delivery-to-trigger-section-34-limitat-6c2ec8b42e2d4c56a7ed9b43f80b5205/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:26:30.215Z An incomplete postal address cannot establish award delivery to trigger Section 34 limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-must-reimburse-gst-paid-under-contractual-tax-reimbursement-clauses-e7ee7bf84e4548b09ae2fe60528141e6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:24:44.687Z Government Must Reimburse GST Paid Under Contractual Tax-Reimbursement Clauses https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-under-section-125-crpc-must-be-awarded-from-the-application-date-not-the-order-5bfc1260526248a9b7c24bb9011e95ec/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:24:25.379Z Maintenance under Section 125 CrPC must be awarded from the application date, not the order date. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-vahan-portal-entry-alone-cannot-establish-insurance-coverage-or-impose-liability-on-the-dc71f06a1d5e443c984a819333528b1f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:23:57.757Z A Vahan portal entry alone cannot establish insurance coverage or impose liability on the insurer. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-the-deceaseds-earring-supported-by-corroborating-circumstances-sustains-convic-dadfc3269ff34574bc786fd97a6f9620/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:23:24.430Z Recovery of the deceased’s earring, supported by corroborating circumstances, sustains convictions for murder and theft. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-166-claims-fail-where-an-owner-drivers-self-caused-accident-creates-no-third-party-07fc95738c264df2a499643a79108891/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:23:22.613Z Section 166 claims fail where an owner-driver’s self-caused accident creates no third-party liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-application-of-the-easements-act-does-not-bar-applying-its-underlying-equitable-princi-e0ec041b67ae4e5cbcf77d4b83afce46/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:22:31.213Z Non-application of the Easements Act does not bar applying its underlying equitable principles. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-successive-bail-application-cannot-be-reconsidered-absent-fresh-material-after-a-coordin-a2e3954c1469440abfb6bc7ea2083e1b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:18:03.348Z A successive bail application cannot be reconsidered absent fresh material after a coordinate bench has rejected bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-urgent-acquisitions-authorities-may-reassess-land-classification-and-compensation-befor-a021773c42734340918be10248963cc2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:18:01.411Z In urgent acquisitions, authorities may reassess land classification and compensation before the final award. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-matrimonial-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-reconciliation-where-continu-8cfac40a8199417abf23b7e33dcd717c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:17:51.721Z Non-compoundable matrimonial proceedings may be quashed after reconciliation where continuation would defeat justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/related-section-9-petitions-become-section-17-applications-before-the-constituted-arbitral-68eeb6d48bff454f88dddd78844754ef/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:13:15.335Z Related Section 9 petitions become Section 17 applications before the constituted arbitral tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-later-failure-to-marry-does-not-turn-consensual-sex-between-adults-into-rape-absent-proo-4cb258dc3c38410a8fb90e0c2f9315ad/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:13:14.553Z A later failure to marry does not turn consensual sex between adults into rape absent proof of initial deception. https://lawlens.in/stories/chhattisgarh-hc-upholds-elected-municipal-presidents-removal-holding-section-41-a-can-addr-568dad61983e452bacf7552ffbedb2e5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:11:31.675Z Chhattisgarh HC upholds elected municipal president’s removal, holding Section 41-A can address fitness to continue without annulling the election https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-must-defer-mutation-proceedings-until-civil-courts-resolve-disputed-ti-a4c0dee629014d15b49924341429bd7f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:11:07.743Z Revenue authorities must defer mutation proceedings until civil courts resolve disputed title. https://lawlens.in/stories/chhattisgarh-high-court-sets-aside-reservation-pattern-in-2023-teachers-recruitment-appoin-a319818ea1c64cefa709b1ede34dbe91/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:11:04.903Z Chhattisgarh High Court sets aside reservation pattern in 2023 teachers’ recruitment; appointments remain subject to Supreme Court ruling https://lawlens.in/stories/the-pre-emption-limitation-period-begins-only-when-registration-is-complete-under-section-75ddb607b85c4d40b8cc6699eaa01338/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:10:41.099Z The pre-emption limitation period begins only when registration is complete under Section 61. https://lawlens.in/stories/registration-is-complete-only-when-the-prescribed-endorsements-and-certificate-are-copied-fe31700b92df41a48f069379fc62d5af/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:10:08.816Z Registration is complete only when the prescribed endorsements and certificate are copied under Section 61. https://lawlens.in/stories/kmc-cannot-shut-restaurant-under-residential-use-rules-without-showing-the-premises-violat-5ef91114137e48b88268125f753dd263/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:09:17.746Z KMC cannot shut restaurant under residential-use rules without showing the premises violates them, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-party-cannot-relitigate-disciplinary-authority-settled-by-an-unchallenged-division-bench-2b90200a666149fa87e07a8bbebbfcba/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:07:46.582Z A party cannot relitigate disciplinary authority settled by an unchallenged Division Bench order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-complainant-has-no-enforceable-right-to-compel-appointment-of-a-special-officer-under-se-32320f0ac7a14590b20351f2a45fa5a1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:06:13.339Z A complainant has no enforceable right to compel appointment of a Special Officer under Section 18-A. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-orders-15-year-old-allegedly-abducted-twice-and-confined-to-be-placed-in-de55518e984d4d4a8f988d1e184e73b5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:05:39.655Z Madras High Court orders 15-year-old allegedly abducted twice and confined to be placed in a child-care home after her parents fail to appear to take custody https://lawlens.in/stories/court-closed-compliance-proceedings-after-the-university-filed-a-writ-appeal-against-its-d-207a4f78848f4449b60f67112b4b9b0d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:05:02.123Z Court Closed Compliance Proceedings After the University Filed a Writ Appeal Against Its Directions. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-founded-on-a-dismissed-review-application-presents-nothing-further-for-adjudication-e3bd7f4fa3a344b68c7a66f9599d9158/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:04:59.084Z A writ founded on a dismissed review application presents nothing further for adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/habeas-corpus-is-unwarranted-where-an-adult-woman-confirms-she-left-voluntarily-and-is-not-9fc4262209fa4192bf6101d7c745565f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:04:56.784Z Habeas corpus is unwarranted where an adult woman confirms she left voluntarily and is not detained. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-payment-of-retirement-benefits-attracts-interest-at-six-percent-per-annum-b3572fb87fcd49bd8561aa71a64faecb/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:04:28.537Z Delayed payment of retirement benefits attracts interest at six percent per annum. https://lawlens.in/stories/undertrial-prisoners-must-seek-bail-from-trial-courts-to-attend-funeral-ceremonies-c73d12419039443d8aed32e2d3713a1a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:03:03.916Z Undertrial prisoners must seek bail from trial courts to attend funeral ceremonies. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-a-statutory-waiting-list-provision-lower-ranked-candidates-have-no-right-to-subsequ-5abff66791094daaaaed8fb90a1cedb3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:01:14.990Z Absent a statutory waiting-list provision, lower-ranked candidates have no right to subsequent vacancies. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-petition-challenging-a-show-cause-notice-is-premature-absent-exceptional-jurisdicti-84c6bf7eb70848b690486291108adcb6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:01:12.373Z A writ petition challenging a show-cause notice is premature absent exceptional jurisdictional illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-spouses-impending-surgery-may-justify-short-term-interim-bail-on-humanitarian-grounds-496461c0a6db42f897f24b4b4e52d8d7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:01:11.677Z A spouse’s impending surgery may justify short-term interim bail on humanitarian grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-against-a-show-cause-notice-is-ordinarily-premature-absent-jurisdictional-defect-or-9b831e58ae44437f9e20986cf0dff481/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T17:00:35.471Z A writ against a show-cause notice is ordinarily premature absent jurisdictional defect or exceptional illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-rejects-plea-to-combine-dnh-and-daman-diu-reservation-pools-for-mbbs-adm-42d0aa328f6d432bafec6e758033f4d9/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:59:07.637Z Bombay High Court rejects plea to combine DNH and Daman-Diu reservation pools for MBBS admissions https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-macp-representation-by-a-reasoned-order-within-30-days-86d46ad2aa7b4892b1c06b5cabf23721/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:57:30.649Z Authorities Must Decide MACP Representation by a Reasoned Order Within 30 Days. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-quashed-where-allegations-disclose-no-specific-overt-acts-or-ingredie-d583dd91942d4d73901689017b188e8e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:57:27.967Z Criminal proceedings quashed where allegations disclose no specific overt acts or ingredients of charged offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/fcis-contractual-power-to-assess-transit-loss-remains-subject-to-natural-justice-756352481d9d4ec9ba0dfc73d07593c2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:57:24.384Z FCI’s contractual power to assess transit loss remains subject to natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-ticket-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-where-credible-evidenc-9817e95bce9f42f6b23477a5d1e2b61e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:57:21.778Z Non-recovery of a ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status where credible evidence establishes an accidental fall. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-officers-are-entitled-to-notional-pay-scale-upgradation-from-1-january-9b63752a82594e40a0c299128dfa91a2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:56:09.729Z Similarly situated officers are entitled to notional pay-scale upgradation from 1 January 1996 and actual benefits from 21 April 2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/rowdy-sheet-inclusion-requires-sufficient-material-establishing-the-persons-involvement-in-c7011cd59a37494e9926302ab6b51f6c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:55.603Z Rowdy-sheet inclusion requires sufficient material establishing the person’s involvement in rowdyism. https://lawlens.in/stories/co-operative-court-can-hear-housing-society-redevelopment-disputes-only-if-bylaws-cover-re-69ad80f1bfe4414bb1c850c7eff48c3d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:27.302Z Co-operative Court can hear housing-society redevelopment disputes only if bylaws cover redevelopment and no third-party rights have arisen, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-hired-for-a-time-bound-emergency-project-have-no-right-to-regularisation-after-i-98b9121f6d3c4dc78ad91930ba3b2a5a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:25.868Z Employees hired for a time-bound emergency project have no right to regularisation after its completion. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unexplained-46-year-delay-in-challenging-a-mutation-order-defeats-discretionary-writ-re-a754cfed3cfb46e4a897f930297bda70/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:24.566Z An unexplained 46-year delay in challenging a mutation order defeats discretionary writ relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-assess-maintenance-by-earning-capacity-when-a-husband-fails-to-prove-income-f0612bfeba0d4578b0ce3f6d0d275f88/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:24.411Z Courts may assess maintenance by earning capacity when a husband fails to prove income. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-awards-warrant-no-revisional-interference-absent-perversity-or-patent-illegali-72ce3f341e6e430c8a9dfe543d219ab7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:22.631Z Maintenance awards warrant no revisional interference absent perversity or patent illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/meghalaya-high-court-quashes-pocso-case-involving-a-couple-and-their-infant-directs-offici-dafbac873d2f469fa708af46c26840f7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:22.362Z Meghalaya High Court quashes POCSO case involving a couple and their infant, directs officials to secure welfare benefits for survivor and child https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-compensation-must-reflect-20-whole-body-disability-and-future-prospec-8b279cbbc94f433fb913a152be4f576f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:21.757Z Permanent-disability compensation must reflect 20% whole-body disability and future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-to-accused-with-no-antecedents-after-most-investigation-was-completed-bf43b028cc0b4fcdbfa2c6715a98f412/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:19.907Z Regular bail granted to accused with no antecedents after most investigation was completed. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-sets-aside-pocso-conviction-after-victim-and-mother-settle-with-accus-c2c3112d29c143ee9d2afe189cf83fc8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:19.497Z Karnataka High Court sets aside POCSO conviction after victim and mother settle with accused https://lawlens.in/stories/a-comprehensive-matrimonial-settlement-can-justify-quashing-criminal-proceedings-under-sec-dd439fc350544516bb9e713f7b579364/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:19.262Z A comprehensive matrimonial settlement can justify quashing criminal proceedings under Section 528 BNSS. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-high-court-appeal-barred-by-section-19-1-may-be-transferred-to-the-competent-district-co-9046c9c5efea4614ba0d19e47ffb525b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:17.009Z A High Court appeal barred by Section 19(1) may be transferred to the competent District Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-prohibition-cannot-interrupt-cooperative-elections-disqualification-must-be-challenge-9aa1b6a4d0e5430d85c1586343767650/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:16.861Z Writ prohibition cannot interrupt cooperative elections; disqualification must be challenged through election remedies. https://lawlens.in/stories/fresh-ptcl-resumption-proceedings-after-a-final-rejection-cannot-survive-inordinate-delay-253c6ec157f04b8ebc5a7f8dc2a95246/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:16.844Z Fresh PTCL resumption proceedings after a final rejection cannot survive inordinate delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-court-declines-to-interfere-with-election-ruling-after-society-boards-term-expired-a3e9f4731ccc4e14af43aa3fc5f4a169/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:14.888Z Writ Court Declines to Interfere With Election Ruling After Society Board’s Term Expired https://lawlens.in/stories/refusal-of-an-ad-interim-ex-parte-injunction-is-appealable-under-order-xliii-rule-1-r-cpc-3b469f5841b148de9fbc40ceff229bd9/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:14.171Z Refusal of an ad-interim ex-parte injunction is appealable under Order XLIII Rule 1(r) CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/ptcl-resumption-orders-cannot-stand-when-authorities-fail-to-consider-substantial-delay-an-e0ccd0cfea4442c783c7e3ff30970f7d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:14.133Z PTCL resumption orders cannot stand when authorities fail to consider substantial delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-cannot-search-money-lender-premises-without-authorization-under-the-karnataka-money-9e92b7506b6147d09ca112142766a129/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:12.204Z Police cannot search money-lender premises without authorization under the Karnataka Money Lenders Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-court-cannot-remand-merely-to-revive-a-partys-neglected-opportunity-to-lead-e-1ccf65456af0412e9acb6dce25f96955/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:11.226Z An appellate court cannot remand merely to revive a party’s neglected opportunity to lead evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-in-pocso-case-considering-the-parties-relationship-ages-and-absence-of-crimin-685bedafe78349429d0500a961b11867/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:09.352Z Bail granted in POCSO case considering the parties’ relationship, ages, and absence of criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/whole-body-disability-was-assessed-at-16-based-on-the-evidence-of-both-specialists-e5b866df346e4b8fa4369ee514f9f416/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:05.750Z Whole-body disability was assessed at 16% based on the evidence of both specialists. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-for-future-earnings-loss-was-assessed-at-one-third-of-certified-lowe-0f51d49c56db4b31b8635c8bdeeafab1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:02.703Z Functional disability for future earnings loss was assessed at one-third of certified lower-limb disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-should-ordinarily-decline-writ-petitions-when-section-17-provides-an-efficacio-7fd832634054439194b7ba79236af0ed/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:55:00.173Z High Courts should ordinarily decline writ petitions when Section 17 provides an efficacious SARFAESI remedy. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cognizance-order-must-identify-the-offence-and-demonstrate-judicial-application-of-mind-d7fbf7eb54d843a8acaef91ddaecd062/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:54:57.350Z A cognizance order must identify the offence and demonstrate judicial application of mind. https://lawlens.in/stories/competing-claims-to-developed-land-compensation-require-boundary-identification-and-entitl-7ffa4160f90845cc9634a09116ab3f31/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:54:55.140Z Competing claims to developed-land compensation require boundary identification and entitlement determination before allotment. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-is-unavailable-where-the-authority-decided-the-representation-as-directed-and-its-45e67e34d8e548ff998e21936d75868c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:54:52.586Z Contempt is unavailable where the authority decided the representation as directed and its endorsement remains unchallenged. https://lawlens.in/stories/petitioners-must-allow-authorities-reasonable-time-to-consider-representations-before-seek-36a70fd0ed7747a8a691631baea6b3ec/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:43:03.940Z Petitioners must allow authorities reasonable time to consider representations before seeking mandamus. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-broken-chain-of-circumstantial-evidence-cannot-sustain-a-murder-conviction-4794050cd92a4d66879c6b3bc987bad6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:42:36.810Z A broken chain of circumstantial evidence cannot sustain a murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-warrants-compensation-for-lost-future-earning-capacity-replacing-sepa-2187bd48921f406caccca514ab3c17fd/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:41:32.284Z Permanent disability warrants compensation for lost future earning capacity, replacing separate physical-disablement compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-assess-setback-violations-for-possible-regularisation-under-section-249-47c9b97d29dc4c249071d15fb3a703cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:40:53.773Z Authorities Must Assess Setback Violations for Possible Regularisation Under Section 249 https://lawlens.in/stories/whole-body-disability-includes-one-third-of-lower-limb-and-one-fourth-of-upper-limb-disabi-99199f4f74eb406bbfbc08b691ecddb5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:40:41.041Z Whole-body disability includes one-third of lower-limb and one-fourth of upper-limb disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/documented-business-earnings-justify-assessing-income-above-the-notional-rate-in-compensat-a61844d8888e4166aba4ac54d473c440/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:40:38.451Z Documented business earnings justify assessing income above the notional rate in compensation claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-dismissed-as-infructuous-following-petitioners-memo-939221240a3f4638a57eaddce55b82fe/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:38:46.553Z Writ petition dismissed as infructuous following petitioners’ memo. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-coolie-with-femur-and-tibia-fractures-is-entitled-to-four-months-laid-up-income-compensa-afda4ed5df4e4db8b1def9e61a365cf6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:38:41.268Z A coolie with femur and tibia fractures is entitled to four months’ laid-up income compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-enhanced-after-recalculating-disability-based-future-income-an-1d952b20cb1a4e859a4fa320cd63ba05/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:38:37.636Z Motor accident compensation enhanced after recalculating disability-based future income and injury-related losses. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-dismissed-as-infructuous-on-petitioners-memo-1d7dd18d4aa54cb1b1be57917383d0a7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:37:59.661Z Writ petition dismissed as infructuous on petitioners’ memo. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-physical-disability-does-not-establish-future-earning-loss-without-proven-employ-cc91aa70b0c04a42a9ae42b32802ed98/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:36:51.363Z Permanent physical disability does not establish future earning loss without proven employment impact. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-enhanced-after-reassessment-of-disability-pain-amenities-and-future-medical-e-80dab7de85bd4b528c390b10fe0b8129/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:36:48.902Z Compensation Enhanced After Reassessment of Disability, Pain, Amenities, and Future Medical Expenses. https://lawlens.in/stories/fracture-injuries-warrant-three-months-lost-income-at-the-applicable-notional-wage-9d88e7999a7a4921aca1b82c376bbae0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:36:46.187Z Fracture injuries warrant three months’ lost income at the applicable notional wage. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-commercial-dispute-does-not-warrant-quashing-an-fir-where-allegations-prima-facie-disclo-1b97c157df414c01b50da938de728667/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:36:43.737Z A commercial dispute does not warrant quashing an FIR where allegations prima facie disclose cognizable offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-2025-accidents-compensation-calculations-must-use-karnatakas-18-000-monthly-notional-i-11d7cb73dd6d44a29e75b490dd1d2159/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:36:40.387Z For 2025 accidents, compensation calculations must use Karnataka’s ₹18,000 monthly notional income. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-discharge-court-cannot-assess-disputed-defenses-or-conduct-a-mini-trial-where-charge-she-87a67bb88b1e4efb84512ca7c4a9d310/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:36:37.381Z A discharge court cannot assess disputed defenses or conduct a mini-trial where charge-sheet allegations disclose offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/commercial-appeals-are-disposed-of-in-terms-of-compromise-with-the-deposited-settlement-am-bfb6813bb1c8476a86329b9095a7dd89/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:34:46.387Z Commercial appeals are disposed of in terms of compromise, with the deposited settlement amount released to the respondents. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-section-33-2-b-proceedings-both-parties-must-receive-equal-opportunity-to-lead-evidence-183782f98095408d8422665644a43be0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:33:00.295Z In Section 33(2)(b) proceedings, both parties must receive equal opportunity to lead evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/kiadb-general-awards-quashed-authorities-directed-to-consider-consent-awards-under-section-9eae3e84b11644ffbfd5e291fa0b96bc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:33:00.276Z KIADB General Awards Quashed; Authorities Directed to Consider Consent Awards Under Section 29(2) https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-injunction-restraining-construction-abutting-adjoining-property-upheld-on-prima-fa-b76dabbd09f14522848d2f16418e39f2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:32:29.520Z Interim injunction restraining construction abutting adjoining property upheld on prima facie grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/visible-facial-injuries-sustained-by-a-child-warrant-enhanced-compensation-for-loss-of-mar-aee2babbfb84419f8d47bc6c6d98db60/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:32:11.668Z Visible facial injuries sustained by a child warrant enhanced compensation for loss of marriage prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-development-authority-must-convey-an-allotted-site-under-a-will-validated-by-a-civil-cou-c6a1c51f83374fc980250f7eb41d9a16/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:31:57.295Z A development authority must convey an allotted site under a Will validated by a civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/completed-investigation-and-six-months-custody-supported-regular-bail-in-an-apparently-con-36ef5a8fc75e44c1b1d00ed5e8fba773/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:31:53.661Z Completed investigation and six months’ custody supported regular bail in an apparently consensual relationship case. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-settlement-when-conviction-is-remote-and-9efbc930761d4dbe931fbaf20afa7f4f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:31:50.204Z Non-compoundable proceedings may be quashed after settlement when conviction is remote and continuation unjust. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-interfere-with-tender-conditions-absent-arbitrariness-discrimination-mala-f61e9d10b392409999dcacf8357b02e8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:28:14.060Z Courts will not interfere with tender conditions absent arbitrariness, discrimination, mala fides, or bias. https://lawlens.in/stories/co-accused-disclosures-linking-an-applicant-to-commercial-quantity-trafficking-trigger-sec-aa3f1502beef4a308999787ff2574307/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:28:09.678Z Co-accused disclosures linking an applicant to commercial-quantity trafficking trigger Section 37’s bail restrictions. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligible-up-patta-holders-transferable-land-rights-can-be-recorded-through-a-summary-inqui-1b7f5e0b23005ea7a04b99276b1d05cb/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:27:05.605Z Eligible UP patta holders’ transferable land rights can be recorded through a summary inquiry, Allahabad High Court says https://lawlens.in/stories/a-deceaseds-income-may-be-reasonably-assessed-from-proven-occupation-despite-the-absence-o-451ab3aa1816485795feeb8f2a206619/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:27:03.192Z A deceased’s income may be reasonably assessed from proven occupation despite the absence of documentary income records. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-isolated-transaction-without-an-established-group-nexus-cannot-justify-transfer-under-s-66bb909bee9742afa2cea07cafcf0b87/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:26:26.523Z An isolated transaction without an established group nexus cannot justify transfer under Section 127. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fresh-section-7a-determination-was-conditioned-on-deposit-of-the-entire-assessed-amount-7cb26542ef2142e6a2ea40201adb4f1d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:26:23.612Z A fresh Section 7A determination was conditioned on deposit of the entire assessed amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-16-5-protects-itc-claims-where-returns-were-filed-by-30-november-2021-97d78abe0ee044bbb94caf354560e87d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:26:00.792Z Section 16(5) Protects ITC Claims Where Returns Were Filed by 30 November 2021 https://lawlens.in/stories/a-spouse-cannot-establish-desertion-where-they-refuse-the-other-spouses-genuine-efforts-to-c70d4383fe6c43dd857aac5e5a167c54/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:25:26.841Z A spouse cannot establish desertion where they refuse the other spouse’s genuine efforts to resume cohabitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-drivers-murder-during-employment-can-constitute-an-accident-arising-out-of-motor-vehicle-983969e06e3145c782327cb46c6cacc4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:25:24.388Z A driver’s murder during employment can constitute an accident arising out of motor vehicle use. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-b-e-graduates-notional-income-may-be-assessed-at-20-000-per-month-for-compensation-46a6da587d204945b7883c87f9751dfd/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:23:45.636Z A B.E. graduate’s notional income may be assessed at ₹20,000 per month for compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-54-year-old-deceased-attracts-10-future-prospects-and-a-multiplier-of-11-bf9a1b5906b7413f976eecee76624d3b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:23:42.786Z A 54-year-old deceased attracts 10% future prospects and a multiplier of 11. https://lawlens.in/stories/businessman-c-sivasankaran-may-travel-abroad-under-conditions-with-madras-high-court-reduc-eb1a4b80d1a44b0ba74ccf9bfbea4345/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:22:34.451Z Businessman C. Sivasankaran may travel abroad under conditions, with Madras High Court reducing required security to ₹25 crore https://lawlens.in/stories/second-appeals-dismissed-as-withdrawn-with-no-order-as-to-costs-f43b8f3efb194d63aed27da02d1c1874/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:22:31.678Z Second appeals dismissed as withdrawn, with no order as to costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/loss-of-love-and-affection-cannot-be-awarded-separately-when-compensation-for-loss-of-cons-a19bb629bccd481483e7858b2068ff04/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:22:28.299Z Loss of love and affection cannot be awarded separately when compensation for loss of consortium has been granted. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-performance-requires-reasoned-assessment-of-the-plaintiffs-readiness-willingness-cd4698d869614e6290994556f5310b65/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:21:31.466Z Specific performance requires reasoned assessment of the plaintiff’s readiness, willingness, and capacity to pay. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-rejected-solely-on-alleged-irregularity-where-long-ser-96c7d32421cf4bf58eecf933c6606f67/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:21:28.103Z Compassionate appointment cannot be rejected solely on alleged irregularity where long service and regular pay are established. https://lawlens.in/stories/deliberate-suppression-of-a-prior-termination-order-justifies-disqualification-and-cancell-58e3c2d5b3f445599d346d44e7163f26/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:21:24.873Z Deliberate suppression of a prior termination order justifies disqualification and cancellation of contractual appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-proceedings-may-be-quashed-on-compromise-where-the-dispute-is-personal-an-1870fea761be4dcba7dd29d4add080db/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:21:22.257Z Non-compoundable proceedings may be quashed on compromise where the dispute is personal and conviction remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-officers-with-20-years-of-clinical-service-are-entitled-to-serve-until-age-65-da1301fc2f194545b94ea571719a5fba/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:21:19.283Z Medical officers with 20 years of clinical service are entitled to serve until age 65. https://lawlens.in/stories/demolition-orders-cannot-stand-after-the-bda-sanctions-a-modified-development-plan-1929efed373d4ff0866245913eb313af/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:21:16.682Z Demolition orders cannot stand after the BDA sanctions a modified development plan. https://lawlens.in/stories/incomplete-circumstantial-evidence-warrants-acquittal-when-guilt-is-not-proved-beyond-reas-a6482bc19d5e459e9c4e794bb6eadbb0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:21:13.724Z Incomplete circumstantial evidence warrants acquittal when guilt is not proved beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/prosecution-initiated-by-bmtf-without-police-powers-is-unauthorized-and-liable-to-be-quash-7bc73a362e62481d97d5c6cb39ce3569/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:21:11.056Z Prosecution initiated by BMTF without police powers is unauthorized and liable to be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-policy-waiving-penalties-bars-premature-closure-charges-on-nre-deposits-of-1-crore-or-55f92fe53fa64d8b9f3ba6bf6b0145d2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:17:04.229Z Bank policy waiving penalties bars premature-closure charges on NRE deposits of ₹1 crore or more. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonably-possible-75c3f6d256034cee9b35ee73ed415747/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:17:03.702Z An acquittal cannot be disturbed where the trial court’s view is reasonably possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-notified-borrowers-unexplained-eight-year-delay-bars-a-belated-challenge-to-wilful-defau-a13a2696942f42f2bc3d51bd29e835c7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:17:02.859Z A notified borrower’s unexplained eight-year delay bars a belated challenge to wilful-defaulter classification. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-will-not-disturb-contract-rescission-for-prolonged-delay-absent-demonstrated-a-5512708b13c741b29b624da6235ee973/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:17:01.518Z Writ courts will not disturb contract rescission for prolonged delay absent demonstrated arbitrariness. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-investigation-into-a-non-cognizable-offence-requires-compliance-with-section-155-cr-4a77bfaf4573444a8e4ab5f3bb8c4d1c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:17:00.315Z Police Investigation Into a Non-Cognizable Offence Requires Compliance With Section 155 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-for-private-non-societal-offences-may-be-quashed-upon-an-amicable-settlement-b-637d883cf0fd4a6998a635d998272794/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:16:57.890Z Proceedings for private, non-societal offences may be quashed upon an amicable settlement between the parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-vexatious-fir-arising-from-a-civil-property-dispute-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-crp-2f1b6cd98b2f4b81ab41b42e2fccd31f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:16:57.752Z A vexatious FIR arising from a civil property dispute may be quashed under Section 482 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/omnibus-allegations-without-specific-overt-acts-cannot-sustain-cruelty-prosecutions-agains-565f3525ef1b4e61a5a8af8756b159e7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:16:54.269Z Omnibus allegations without specific overt acts cannot sustain cruelty prosecutions against relatives. https://lawlens.in/stories/criticising-an-association-as-self-declared-does-not-disclose-an-sc-st-atrocity-absent-pub-f4b3180c7f5f40abafc287d962aaa899/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:16:50.781Z Criticising an association as self-declared does not disclose an SC/ST atrocity absent public caste-based humiliation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-refusal-of-ex-parte-injunction-is-appealable-under-order-xliii-rule-1-r-precluding-writ-dba2d401038b401c85c97e592fc46b7c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:16:50.492Z A refusal of ex parte injunction is appealable under Order XLIII Rule 1(r), precluding writ substitution. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-father-cannot-be-prosecuted-for-kidnapping-his-children-while-retaining-lawful-guardians-c69cf98b2bc9481c982cf87904c15c22/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:16:48.208Z A father cannot be prosecuted for kidnapping his children while retaining lawful guardianship. https://lawlens.in/stories/last-seen-evidence-and-failure-to-explain-homicidal-injuries-sustain-a-murder-conviction-bb536d16ce4f408fb2541e7f026e43b2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:16:44.811Z Last-seen evidence and failure to explain homicidal injuries sustain a murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-be-quashed-where-charge-sheet-materials-prima-facie-disclose-c-229e36c96e134b20adf91a2e94c8d64a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:12:14.177Z Criminal proceedings cannot be quashed where charge-sheet materials prima facie disclose cheque alteration for wrongful gain. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-may-be-amended-to-add-possession-relief-arising-from-the-same-pleaded-transaction-db5a3aa6795e4bc69cf89f6c6c2a397b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:11:01.021Z A plaint may be amended to add possession relief arising from the same pleaded transaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-stands-where-circumstantial-evidence-fails-to-complete-the-chain-of-guilt-432d9308d8e843cfad7595f5c05b605b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:10:30.217Z Acquittal stands where circumstantial evidence fails to complete the chain of guilt. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-omitted-family-member-must-be-considered-for-rehabilitation-land-allotment-668d070d587248ac9c61c63210ea7f7b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:09:35.680Z An Omitted Family Member Must Be Considered for Rehabilitation Land Allotment. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-stands-where-circumstantial-evidence-leaves-the-chain-incomplete-and-raises-r-afd9dfeebacb4f07884b4590c3a8e1fa/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:09:31.454Z An acquittal stands where circumstantial evidence leaves the chain incomplete and raises reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-purchaser-cannot-challenge-acquisition-proceedings-finalized-before-the-purch-2884c7c2c2d94b49a65ecfd5bae86850/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:08:55.395Z A subsequent purchaser cannot challenge acquisition proceedings finalized before the purchase. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-purchaser-cannot-challenge-a-completed-bda-acquisition-or-claim-its-lapse-und-3f7745b0f3aa4e9184ebb7b5f2452a24/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:08:52.043Z A subsequent purchaser cannot challenge a completed BDA acquisition or claim its lapse under Section 24(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/states-claim-to-government-land-alone-cannot-shift-title-suit-to-land-grabbing-court-karna-b0a9cab897dd414c8127c4d4fe8f770b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:08:48.880Z State’s claim to government land alone cannot shift title suit to land-grabbing court, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/allegations-disclosing-cheating-ingredients-warrant-investigation-disputed-intent-cannot-b-1b2aa73b4b7143a7af0c2a50d5694f74/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:08:45.412Z Allegations disclosing cheating ingredients warrant investigation; disputed intent cannot be determined at the FIR-quashing stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-petitions-closed-on-undertaking-to-extend-outstanding-notional-seniority-and-pay-0c87642866334d44b31aef65f89c7297/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:08:42.392Z Contempt petitions closed on undertaking to extend outstanding notional seniority and pay benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligible-workers-cannot-be-denied-sro-64-regularization-solely-because-records-classify-th-c13b0083f161404ab097e2fd19550211/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:06:56.809Z Eligible workers cannot be denied SRO 64 regularization solely because records classify them as casual labourers. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquitted-gds-employees-retain-service-continuity-but-receive-only-50-trca-for-the-post-ac-cae0d9c8e4ec432baae8b2fe8d26975f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:06:54.431Z Acquitted GDS employees retain service continuity, but receive only 50% TRCA for the post-acquittal period. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-suspension-order-cannot-be-sustained-on-grounds-absent-from-the-order-itself-5a5fdb92f21d4c28aa1024f04dde497a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:06:52.722Z A suspension order cannot be sustained on grounds absent from the order itself. https://lawlens.in/stories/reserved-promotional-vacancies-cannot-be-de-reserved-without-prescribed-procedure-and-comp-f20b44b6ca294ee1b2ce88bd39d8af99/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:05:06.498Z Reserved promotional vacancies cannot be de-reserved without prescribed procedure and competent-authority approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-litigation-does-not-extend-a-waiting-list-or-create-an-enforceable-right-to-appoin-bd46e1e78eac4a1291b129c7c18ed8a4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:04:11.088Z Pending litigation does not extend a waiting list or create an enforceable right to appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-established-inter-se-connection-a-brokers-joint-and-several-penalty-may-be-reduced-59e1792464d24d8593f96edd5f7b359d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:04:07.343Z Absent established inter se connection, a broker’s joint and several penalty may be reduced to its pro-rata share. https://lawlens.in/stories/importers-can-challenge-customs-value-enhancements-despite-signing-acceptance-letters-cest-673f15260ac3496e89e23326148a51c6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:04:04.077Z Importers can challenge customs value enhancements despite signing acceptance letters, CESTAT rules https://lawlens.in/stories/repair-and-renewal-of-public-roads-are-exempt-from-service-tax-under-notification-25-2012-41fe5c8645f24eca8032f2a771a13b9e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:03:09.446Z Repair and renewal of public roads are exempt from service tax under Notification 25/2012-ST. https://lawlens.in/stories/nominal-fees-for-designated-passenger-halts-are-not-consideration-for-a-taxable-service-950dc2167fdc48e3809651ac2adcd8bd/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:03:06.429Z Nominal fees for designated passenger halts are not consideration for a taxable service. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-festival-idol-must-be-placed-at-the-customary-thinnai-before-being-taken-to-the-temple-5be50d7a40bd4047817b1f4188800faa/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:01:49.009Z The Festival Idol Must Be Placed at the Customary Thinnai Before Being Taken to the Temple. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wifes-convenience-must-receive-predominant-consideration-in-matrimonial-transfer-petitio-254cf2f53dad4add9726f6119bfdaabc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:01:46.365Z A wife’s convenience must receive predominant consideration in matrimonial transfer petitions. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-where-serious-online-extortion-allegations-require-further-invest-a7fb0171cd764a5d83fde1f1445053fe/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T16:01:42.185Z Anticipatory bail denied where serious online-extortion allegations require further investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-doubtful-sole-eyewitness-without-corroboration-cannot-displace-an-acquittal-1c9f33b7ce76470ca32459d6896ffaf7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:59:26.481Z A doubtful sole eyewitness without corroboration cannot displace an acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-chance-witnesss-sighting-near-the-crime-scene-alone-cannot-sustain-conviction-on-circums-2332d0292f4647aea3d00d4e474f2833/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:59:24.018Z A chance witness’s sighting near the crime scene alone cannot sustain conviction on circumstantial evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/cpf-scheme-employees-may-voluntarily-retire-where-service-rules-are-silent-retaining-their-2afbcee466054fbcbf34a717305eed67/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:59:20.588Z CPF-scheme employees may voluntarily retire where service rules are silent, retaining their gratuity entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/feras-reverse-burden-applies-only-after-the-department-proves-the-alleged-contravention-4f43cb864641454e82c28561a95f195c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:59:16.940Z FERA’s reverse burden applies only after the Department proves the alleged contravention. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-retirement-rule-43-b-proceedings-cannot-impose-dismissal-even-retrospectively-006a22185eb342ba9a78a19218cec978/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:59:12.365Z After retirement, Rule 43(b) proceedings cannot impose dismissal, even retrospectively. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-quashed-where-a-disputed-sale-deed-merely-cloaked-a-civil-property-di-613166b05c3c4c009ae4748546e564e0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:57:08.404Z Criminal proceedings quashed where a disputed sale deed merely cloaked a civil property dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/omnibus-dowry-allegations-against-relatives-unsupported-by-specific-acts-cannot-sustain-cr-f55e15eaa0b44a45a4d9b6cfcb5f275b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:55:08.716Z Omnibus dowry allegations against relatives, unsupported by specific acts, cannot sustain criminal prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotion-cannot-be-claimed-on-seniority-alone-when-no-vacancy-exists-in-the-relevant-pane-ea42d67db37049f6b432ad93615f5034/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:55:05.899Z Promotion cannot be claimed on seniority alone when no vacancy exists in the relevant panel year. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-demolition-orders-may-be-implemented-only-after-inspection-confirms-construction-45033a22b7774ba0b0928d2d87586e27/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:55:03.137Z Municipal demolition orders may be implemented only after inspection confirms construction exceeds the repair permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/identifiable-disputed-funds-must-be-secured-separately-while-the-bank-account-is-unfrozen-c764870dc0f84806850e901a1b2ffc56/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:54:56.346Z Identifiable disputed funds must be secured separately while the bank account is unfrozen. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-securing-only-the-disputed-cyber-fraud-amount-in-fixed-2c62ec3ad77d43af8dce6c2df6bbb945/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:54:52.943Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while securing only the disputed cyber-fraud amount in fixed deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-account-freezes-must-be-limited-to-disputed-amounts-with-accounts-otherwise-un-99899de4aa834cf9a7d65946d57a8ceb/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:53:14.950Z Cyber-fraud account freezes must be limited to disputed amounts, with accounts otherwise unfrozen. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-account-must-be-unfrozen-while-the-disputed-amount-remains-secured-in-fixed-deposit-9440675480564cb698336a9c6c88e5fc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:53:05.757Z A bank account must be unfrozen while the disputed amount remains secured in fixed deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/common-estate-partition-suits-may-be-heard-alongside-testamentary-proceedings-to-avoid-inc-672a1a716c594674bc272cf16e6fee1d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:52:25.728Z Common-estate partition suits may be heard alongside testamentary proceedings to avoid inconsistent findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-lets-medical-colleges-application-for-100-mbbs-seats-carry-over-to-202627-599980b06fa9499f9cdebc202a1a8eb6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:51:02.225Z Delhi High Court lets medical college’s application for 100 MBBS seats carry over to 2026–27 after regulatory delays; fresh inspection may be conducted before counselling.final https://lawlens.in/stories/no-section-9-protection-is-warranted-after-debarment-is-reaffirmed-on-reconsideration-4b34dafc87314af3ae9c28a38ea60763/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:50:58.632Z No Section 9 protection is warranted after debarment is reaffirmed on reconsideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-275-1-a-bars-penalty-orders-while-an-assessment-appeal-is-pending-before-the-tribu-edb1f5da21744472b6ae6dc5df02270a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:50:58.488Z Section 275(1)(a) bars penalty orders while an assessment appeal is pending before the Tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/cessation-upon-expiry-of-a-project-specific-fixed-term-engagement-is-excluded-from-retrenc-5e51a619479c4c158fe252b939d730dd/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:49:49.130Z Cessation upon expiry of a project-specific fixed-term engagement is excluded from retrenchment under Section 2(oo)(bb). https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-where-a-genuine-settlement-resolves-a-cd9b54893ca74749aaeca180a23cd9f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:49:46.132Z Non-compoundable criminal proceedings may be quashed where a genuine settlement resolves a predominantly private dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/uttarakhand-high-court-quashes-pocso-and-rape-case-after-accused-marries-victim-who-was-a-1dcc2a30b6f34c10a32234a9c8bc054d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:48:46.546Z Uttarakhand High Court quashes POCSO and rape case after accused marries victim who was a minor at the time of the alleged offence https://lawlens.in/stories/a-final-opportunity-to-cross-examine-a-material-eyewitness-was-warranted-to-ensure-a-fair-d2e9fe4fc47d480280ccf3c533ad0a28/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:48:34.926Z A final opportunity to cross-examine a material eyewitness was warranted to ensure a fair trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-to-conduct-a-detailed-evidentiary-assessment-at-the-d-8f981d276f6f4447bc58e262b4a98415/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:47:57.742Z Inherent jurisdiction cannot be used to conduct a detailed evidentiary assessment at the discharge stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/suspension-of-sentence-does-not-affect-conviction-or-invalidate-dismissal-based-on-it-557c90bcfa774097bc0dc66b3713dd48/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:46:55.691Z Suspension of sentence does not affect conviction or invalidate dismissal based on it. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-is-the-rule-refusal-requires-one-of-section-12s-three-statutory-exceptions-943871bf9bb24270812ce72da019e169/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:46:52.663Z Juvenile bail is the rule; refusal requires one of Section 12’s three statutory exceptions. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-bail-granted-considering-recovery-quantity-clean-antecedents-parity-and-likely-trial-c67d0f8004e941e3bf343ed5c163bfac/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:46:35.661Z NDPS Bail Granted Considering Recovery Quantity, Clean Antecedents, Parity and Likely Trial Delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-may-be-refused-only-on-evidence-based-grounds-under-section-12-of-the-jj-act-339a80f54b514829ad2963b2391208f5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:45:35.205Z Juvenile bail may be refused only on evidence-based grounds under Section 12 of the JJ Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-307-ipc-conviction-may-stand-without-injury-where-deliberate-vehicle-ramming-suppo-dd76b6419ac14471b2c5e24b07eb1505/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:43:37.399Z Section 307 IPC conviction may stand without injury where deliberate vehicle ramming supports intent or knowledge. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-is-the-rule-denial-requires-reasonable-grounds-under-a-statutory-exception-ab3e99350a4b45bea8b4a267e9956b72/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:43:34.340Z Juvenile bail is the rule; denial requires reasonable grounds under a statutory exception. https://lawlens.in/stories/magistrates-may-summon-persons-omitted-from-the-charge-sheet-at-cognizance-on-prima-facie-692736624d0245c4b0ba9ed1d2e93c62/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:43:04.731Z Magistrates may summon persons omitted from the charge-sheet at cognizance on prima facie material. https://lawlens.in/stories/casual-artists-meeting-the-service-threshold-while-age-eligible-remain-eligible-for-regula-838b1b1f6d7d42549cc42b9ad0ef66b2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:42:11.024Z Casual artists meeting the service threshold while age-eligible remain eligible for regularisation despite later becoming overage. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-missing-ticket-does-not-defeat-bona-fide-passenger-status-established-by-affidavit-c829d99d1ec848c6a057262d4e58955e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:40:43.980Z A missing ticket does not defeat bona fide passenger status established by affidavit. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-mutation-does-not-bar-specific-performance-where-the-vendor-holds-valid-title-15846d7b6995404fb417a440d62232b2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:40:06.267Z Non-mutation does not bar specific performance where the vendor holds valid title. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-location-based-contractual-dispute-over-trade-name-use-is-not-an-intellectual-property-c-1e547cf8ce5e4ad0a1adc444bd47569d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:40:03.066Z A location-based contractual dispute over trade-name use is not an intellectual-property claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/published-delimitation-orders-are-judicially-reviewable-only-on-limited-constitutional-gro-f8ea9b4072665196b4de0c9f476d99ff/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:39:59.443Z Published delimitation orders are judicially reviewable only on limited constitutional grounds and at an appropriate stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/sections-325-and-326-ipc-charges-were-quashed-for-want-of-supporting-injury-evidence-6f58cc503cb3440fa89e223768282db3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:39:56.238Z Sections 325 and 326 IPC charges were quashed for want of supporting injury evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-14b-damages-orders-must-give-reasons-and-consider-the-employers-evidence-fe84329dde2f4c36859e19733d50eee3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:37:53.181Z Section 14B damages orders must give reasons and consider the employer’s evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/meghalaya-high-court-issues-contempt-notices-to-bar-leaders-over-statewide-court-boycott-t-0dc0919f25074a68a469d00a0ae09948/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:37:09.572Z Meghalaya High Court issues contempt notices to bar leaders over statewide court boycott that disrupted judicial work https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pil-pursuing-private-commercial-interests-is-not-maintainable-and-warrants-exemplary-cos-e1deacff25b142ff93be6a74a38e06ce/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:37:05.995Z A PIL pursuing private commercial interests is not maintainable and warrants exemplary costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-state-is-not-a-privileged-litigant-vague-administrative-reasons-do-not-justify-condoni-4b6fe376a0824ad0b4704b8daeca7a50/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:35:30.815Z The State is not a privileged litigant; vague administrative reasons do not justify condoning delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/routine-governmental-processing-and-legal-approvals-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-to-80766940bd8146b2a20307ce82a362fd/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:34:54.772Z Routine governmental processing and legal approvals do not constitute sufficient cause to condone delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-promoters-termination-may-be-stayed-where-it-allegedly-breaches-shareholder-agreements-a-012bf92c37fd47bbb35ff7de1bad2e78/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:34:25.721Z A promoter’s termination may be stayed where it allegedly breaches shareholder agreements and threatens share rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-complete-circumstantial-chain-corroborated-by-medical-and-forensic-evidence-sustains-a-m-95ebe2ac75c64ce3a984c859a110d690/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:34:09.991Z A complete circumstantial chain, corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, sustains a murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-high-court-quashes-fir-against-lawyer-finding-it-a-counterblast-after-he-was-assau-2ef672c9b07647e894f8758f8c9581e2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:32:42.812Z Gujarat High Court quashes FIR against lawyer, finding it a counterblast after he was assaulted while livestreaming an alleged traffic racket https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-inconsistent-dying-declarations-and-unreliable-testimony-failed-to-94d7937b199644c68fb87924d1e9d82d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:32:39.925Z Acquittal upheld where inconsistent dying declarations and unreliable testimony failed to prove abetment. https://lawlens.in/stories/cumulative-evidentiary-infirmities-creating-reasonable-doubt-require-acquittal-on-benefit-e760535d9e8b5816b6c5c566075b760b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:32:10.661Z Cumulative evidentiary infirmities creating reasonable doubt require acquittal on benefit of doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/up-trial-courts-directed-to-decide-maintenance-execution-applications-within-six-months-wi-e597af79314a5ed98fb382257c946952/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:32:07.107Z UP trial courts directed to decide maintenance execution applications within six months, with non-compliance risking contempt https://lawlens.in/stories/section-68-permits-constituting-the-state-transport-authority-by-designation-rather-than-n-1a9db061f66f4a78a58dbacbfe0628e7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:32:04.571Z Section 68 permits constituting the State Transport Authority by designation rather than naming individual officeholders. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-quash-matrimonial-firs-where-a-court-sanctioned-settlement-was-partly-performe-b2a40404e39041f5988296748b4eb19a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:31:30.138Z A court may quash matrimonial FIRs where a court-sanctioned settlement was partly performed and the balance tendered. https://lawlens.in/stories/last-seen-evidence-alone-without-corroboration-cannot-sustain-a-murder-conviction-fa2cc8ed90cc40e292ed22ddb40e0458/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:30:54.018Z Last-seen evidence alone, without corroboration, cannot sustain a murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-pursuit-of-identical-relief-in-civil-proceedings-warranted-no-revisional-interferenc-a702409a62ac4fae9b1c11ccae6260e1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:30:51.483Z Prior pursuit of identical relief in civil proceedings warranted no revisional interference absent jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/commercial-quantity-recovery-from-exclusive-possession-coupled-with-similar-antecedents-wa-6450fc2cd2b14ed9b25fec94349e93cb/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:29:07.784Z Commercial-quantity recovery from exclusive possession, coupled with similar antecedents, warranted denial of NDPS bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-produce-original-powers-of-attorney-vitiates-land-acquisition-enhancement-proce-a6f14cc417564628809f7bd845c1adf3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:29:04.670Z Failure to produce original powers of attorney vitiates land-acquisition enhancement proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-115-vests-revenue-map-correction-jurisdiction-exclusively-in-the-sub-divisional-of-60aaa9d472ff4db7a8bbc2b2fc63c154/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:29:01.725Z Section 115 vests revenue-map correction jurisdiction exclusively in the Sub-Divisional Officer, not the Tehsildar. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-delay-condonation-application-requires-reasoned-consideration-before-an-appeal-is-dismis-aa9694d320104db398e69a1a158e0028/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:28:58.238Z A delay-condonation application requires reasoned consideration before an appeal is dismissed as time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-will-is-proved-when-attesting-evidence-establishes-due-execution-and-dispels-suspicious-1241d6e2be87491282c91f5f627af67b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:28:55.582Z A Will is proved when attesting evidence establishes due execution and dispels suspicious circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/regularization-of-a-long-serving-worker-upheld-where-the-tribunals-award-disclosed-no-infi-fa88d06b8e254e14a739de2619a09f81/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:28:52.413Z Regularization of a long-serving worker upheld where the tribunal’s award disclosed no infirmity. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-must-permit-the-kabaddi-tournament-subject-to-public-order-safeguards-8f37e35b29b843db950240c8f857f2ba/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:28:48.399Z Police must permit the Kabaddi tournament subject to public-order safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-orders-students-transfer-certificate-and-mark-sheets-returned-despite-97-f2f59cafa69d49d9ab9c75bb491d7b95/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:26:32.185Z Madras High Court orders student’s transfer certificate and mark sheets returned despite ₹97,455 fee arrears https://lawlens.in/stories/bullock-cart-races-may-be-permitted-only-upon-compliance-with-prescribed-animal-welfare-sa-58beebad1013471ba12fd602e02c0b07/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:26:18.897Z Bullock-cart races may be permitted only upon compliance with prescribed animal-welfare, safety, and administrative conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-income-for-loss-of-earnings-may-be-enhanced-based-on-occupation-and-circumstances-80d22fbdfbbe4944a512605b27e53b14/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:25:12.314Z Notional income for loss of earnings may be enhanced based on occupation and circumstances despite absent proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-compensation-was-enhanced-to-8-000-per-percentage-point-for-a-2018-ac-8643c9f9ea72431a995691c47b87bbe2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:23:23.645Z Permanent-disability compensation was enhanced to ₹8,000 per percentage point for a 2018 accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-from-adjoining-panchayats-may-be-considered-only-when-no-qualified-suitable-loc-9eaa805a44a14f12be5a778120342142/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:23:20.799Z Candidates from adjoining panchayats may be considered only when no qualified, suitable local candidate is available. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-must-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-receiv-26c9fbcf1a51418887eae65aa65a98dc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:23:18.402Z Tax officers must explore alternative Section 169 service modes when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/aided-schools-have-no-vested-right-to-demand-sanction-of-a-new-pre-vocational-post-254b030319534a70a0d897f1d4ff313d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:23:14.951Z Aided schools have no vested right to demand sanction of a new pre-vocational post. https://lawlens.in/stories/aided-schools-have-no-right-to-continuation-of-previously-sanctioned-staffing-levels-7a110f6d73b44e02ae6bf3857bb163c6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:22:23.468Z Aided schools have no right to continuation of previously sanctioned staffing levels. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-deceaseds-contributory-negligence-was-reduced-to-30-assigning-70-liability-to-the-lorr-1c6fbed09eaa49748f757a4de90c8431/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:21:50.126Z The deceased’s contributory negligence was reduced to 30%, assigning 70% liability to the lorry driver. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-under-owner-driver-personal-accident-cover-cannot-exceed-the-policys-insured-23a167f9874a4f66abb7747ec46bad52/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:21:40.146Z Compensation under owner-driver personal accident cover cannot exceed the policy’s insured limit. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-challenging-seniority-and-promotion-counselling-were-closed-as-infructuous-c5eb8691e0cc455fbfabad017dc37507/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:20:54.494Z Writ petitions challenging seniority and promotion counselling were closed as infructuous after seniority was redrawn. https://lawlens.in/stories/education-authorities-must-reconsider-the-employees-pension-revision-claim-upon-a-fresh-re-db6d912e09f04164be8f4934bdca7c75/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:20:50.519Z Education authorities must reconsider the employee’s pension-revision claim upon a fresh representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/village-assistants-cannot-count-pre-regularisation-service-toward-pensionary-qualifying-se-cb1a2207a2174b69afa3fb077cfb5c06/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:20:47.401Z Village Assistants cannot count pre-regularisation service toward pensionary qualifying service. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-enhance-notional-income-for-dependency-despite-the-absence-of-documentary-proof-c88042455553441e95e8116b43df0df6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:20:44.584Z Courts may enhance notional income for dependency despite the absence of documentary proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/past-service-cannot-count-toward-old-pension-benefits-unless-the-employee-was-regularised-a6b43923a914415687abf70cedf793b7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:17:24.655Z Past service cannot count toward old-pension benefits unless the employee was regularised before 1 April 2003. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-4-lakh-covid-19-critical-care-ceiling-does-not-guarantee-reimbursement-beyond-prescrib-fd499e7d435d476aadfce5ff026179eb/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:17:21.572Z The ₹4 lakh COVID-19 critical-care ceiling does not guarantee reimbursement beyond prescribed package rates and eligibility criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-is-warranted-where-continued-custody-is-unnecessary-and-flight-or-evidence-tampering-61bfabeca0614a509c4240542f596e18/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:17:18.775Z Bail is warranted where continued custody is unnecessary and flight or evidence-tampering risks are absent. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-in-pocso-case-after-victim-and-mother-did-not-support-prosecution-7513dc48e4c14ffd84ce90abd675bed4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:17:15.509Z Bail Granted in POCSO Case After Victim and Mother Did Not Support Prosecution https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-high-court-says-arms-licence-cannot-be-denied-solely-for-lack-of-a-specific-threat-o-95c96d23fcc04a9db786367d74b5874c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:15:45.272Z Patna High Court says arms licence cannot be denied solely for lack of a specific threat; orders fresh review of applicant’s FIRs and Sanhas https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-under-section-12-may-be-denied-only-on-the-statutory-proviso-grounds-84440820cb114fb59653955f2ae4ce1f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:14:44.374Z Juvenile bail under Section 12 may be denied only on the statutory proviso grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unlawful-agreement-to-procure-government-employment-for-money-cannot-constitute-a-crimi-2298d1caf15d41f981ccad0bee7f23f2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:14:32.771Z An unlawful agreement to procure government employment for money cannot constitute a criminal offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/bldr-authorities-must-leave-complex-title-disputes-to-the-competent-civil-courts-1dac0dce419a49d383266fb516e8d959/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:11:43.630Z BLDR authorities must leave complex title disputes to the competent civil courts. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-hc-upholds-acquittal-in-8-year-old-girls-murder-case-sends-judgment-to-bihar-home-de-618200589cda431fa6e5b1804954f311/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:11:40.649Z Patna HC upholds acquittal in 8-year-old girl’s murder case, sends judgment to Bihar Home Department for review under investigation-accountability directions https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-must-uphold-acquittal-when-a-reasonable-view-leaves-the-assailants-identi-6cc6f6fbb8624c18ab7f9663dfaf65ad/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:11:40.475Z Appellate courts must uphold acquittal when a reasonable view leaves the assailants’ identity in doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/confiscation-of-vehicles-for-forest-offences-stands-absent-demonstrated-illegality-pervers-9179ca4a29ec41ea842a3c2520af8fe3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:11:38.110Z Confiscation of vehicles for forest offences stands absent demonstrated illegality, perversity, or infirmity. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-obtain-assets-and-liabilities-affidavits-before-determining-maintenance-8b152ee3b4104fdc8328bb298a14b549/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:11:38.070Z Courts must obtain assets-and-liabilities affidavits before determining maintenance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-11-court-must-leave-substantive-claim-limitation-to-the-arbitral-tribunal-c0e0a2a303314161873f48e1b149c501/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:11:35.100Z A Section 11 court must leave substantive claim limitation to the arbitral tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-upholds-life-terms-for-surviving-accused-in-1985-political-ambush-that-5a52ce4f02294afa9685ae74f841702c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:11:34.584Z Calcutta High Court upholds life terms for surviving accused in 1985 political ambush that killed two bus passengers https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-signatory-may-invoke-arbitration-when-contractual-scheme-and-conduct-prima-facie-est-27a1837739b34a28ad6f6ed05b8a8df1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:11:32.171Z A non-signatory may invoke arbitration when contractual scheme and conduct prima facie establish veritable-party status. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-signatory-may-invoke-arbitration-upon-a-prima-facie-showing-it-is-a-veritable-party-8a82186b4f994e4b9ddc7f317ccf1645/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:11:29.425Z A non-signatory may invoke arbitration upon a prima facie showing it is a veritable party. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-dilatory-conduct-justifies-closing-the-right-to-cross-examine-a-witness-ca79e40832dd4539a075c6de52acc881/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T15:01:20.951Z Repeated dilatory conduct justifies closing the right to cross-examine a witness. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-tax-on-works-contracts-is-confined-to-the-service-component-irrespective-of-vat-pa-831c7b6a3e9a4eae90d3a3ad4cfc91d3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:59:13.829Z Service tax on works contracts is confined to the service component, irrespective of VAT payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-appeal-fails-where-it-identifies-no-error-in-the-adjudicating-authoritys-service-t-3caf8ebc8fcd4c7f86637eb1ee216625/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:59:11.062Z Revenue appeal fails where it identifies no error in the adjudicating authority’s service-tax calculations. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-48-revision-does-not-lie-against-an-order-rejecting-section-47-rectification-1a8c4e9a2e584f778b7bb066e3da4f4e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:59:08.333Z Section 48 revision does not lie against an order rejecting Section 47 rectification. https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-high-court-quashes-service-tax-actions-against-advocates-citing-exemption-notifica-be0561e3bd9248ec841cae8f826ac94f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:59:05.170Z Gujarat High Court quashes service-tax actions against advocates, citing exemption notifications https://lawlens.in/stories/a-72-hour-gap-in-last-seen-evidence-leaves-the-circumstantial-chain-insufficient-to-overtu-75da5435d33b4e7e9e17f54be30d9f43/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:58:57.784Z A 72-hour gap in last-seen evidence leaves the circumstantial chain insufficient to overturn acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/presence-at-the-scene-and-admission-of-assault-do-not-prove-murder-without-reliable-identi-afd796d793de4e6fb7bfc1a1f93455e8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:58:54.186Z Presence at the scene and admission of assault do not prove murder without reliable identification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-dfos-order-cannot-be-invalidated-solely-because-the-mou-identifies-the-ranger-as-compete-765b8ce566df405b8b50aa80ed6e5499/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:56:13.160Z A DFO’s order cannot be invalidated solely because the MOU identifies the Ranger as competent. https://lawlens.in/stories/passport-authorities-must-assess-birth-date-corrections-against-birth-certificates-and-iss-18d5bfe11260423fb58228ebb046b895/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:56:09.368Z Passport authorities must assess birth-date corrections against birth certificates and issue reasoned decisions. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-signatory-may-invoke-arbitration-when-its-role-and-conduct-prima-facie-show-consent-4e1fdeb3561c4b4a8e97c8f02fd10a58/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:56:05.879Z A non-signatory may invoke arbitration when its role and conduct prima facie show consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-occupant-not-proved-to-be-an-employee-is-entitled-only-to-the-policys-personal-accident-5943130d40954cb7b88a6e44ce3925ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:54:16.368Z An occupant not proved to be an employee is entitled only to the policy’s personal-accident cover. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-seized-vehicle-may-be-released-to-its-undisputed-owner-on-safeguards-pending-trial-41f5eb0b349d409690b1c863a0b057cf/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:54:14.192Z A seized vehicle may be released to its undisputed owner on safeguards pending trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-civil-recovery-dispute-lacking-entrustment-or-dishonest-inducement-does-not-constitute-c-5764e09fcfda440e861148125b168044/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:54:10.967Z A civil recovery dispute lacking entrustment or dishonest inducement does not constitute criminal breach of trust or cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-should-be-released-to-undisputed-owners-on-security-rather-than-left-to-de-20a20229d56445788c3650180e72e8fc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:53:32.861Z Seized vehicles should be released to undisputed owners on security rather than left to deteriorate. https://lawlens.in/stories/magistrates-should-promptly-release-seized-property-to-its-undisputed-owner-subject-to-sui-78a16dceda7c4d1da8670ec1a2aa688b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:53:28.933Z Magistrates should promptly release seized property to its undisputed owner, subject to suitable safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-income-must-reflect-the-accident-year-and-the-deceaseds-dependent-family-circumst-302a98cb102f4571b5ed4889d8232305/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:51:29.595Z Notional income must reflect the accident year and the deceased’s dependent family circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-deceased-vegetable-vendors-notional-income-may-be-fixed-at-15-000-monthly-based-on-circu-72a67963fc4e4503ba427be9343162fb/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:51:26.381Z A deceased vegetable vendor’s notional income may be fixed at ₹15,000 monthly based on circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-18-reference-cannot-be-rejected-for-lack-of-a-written-application-when-the-compe-8afef6fb39e44cb99e87336a0706968e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:51:23.186Z A Section 18 reference cannot be rejected for lack of a written application when the compensation objection is admitted. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-income-of-a-55-year-old-deceased-fixed-at-19-500-monthly-with-10-future-prospects-f92de751ef3c4bb58bdbcd71f95be73d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:49:37.821Z Notional income of a 55-year-old deceased fixed at ₹19,500 monthly, with 10% future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-follow-statutory-procedures-and-afford-encroachers-an-opportunity-before-d788d7d0f6b141aa9fee24c8c9d3d4ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:49:34.988Z Authorities must follow statutory procedures and afford encroachers an opportunity before removal. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-follow-statutory-eviction-procedures-and-afford-encroachers-an-opportunit-352b4499f9da4cf5b2bb1160ab42bddd/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:48:34.189Z Authorities must follow statutory eviction procedures and afford encroachers an opportunity before removal. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-a-driving-licence-does-not-establish-contributory-negligence-without-proof-of-c-2699cafab49f4b3da34c0155e55b4e80/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:47:39.958Z Absence of a driving licence does not establish contributory negligence without proof of causal contribution. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-income-fixed-at-10-000-monthly-despite-absent-proof-for-a-2020-fatal-accident-bbd27a8243964d1c80454bfb39585f35/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:47:14.266Z Notional income fixed at ₹10,000 monthly despite absent proof for a 2020 fatal accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-mere-accident-register-notation-of-alcohol-use-does-not-establish-contributory-negligenc-dbbab4ff90ec42f392c9c2898aae97ad/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:47:10.603Z A mere Accident Register notation of alcohol use does not establish contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-between-arrest-and-preventive-detention-snaps-the-live-and-proximate-lin-e02f46ede6c24ef3b9f1fe33eb45f65f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:46:23.490Z Unexplained delay between arrest and preventive detention snaps the live and proximate link, invalidating detention. https://lawlens.in/stories/unauthorised-building-deviations-must-be-rectified-or-demolished-to-conform-to-the-approve-38a89ea85f544f108b3748733e398e03/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:45:48.072Z Unauthorised building deviations must be rectified or demolished to conform to the approved plan. https://lawlens.in/stories/registration-authorities-must-confine-inquiries-to-registrability-and-leave-civil-rights-t-3afbec55f8ac48c196a2fddbb7a35677/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:45:47.895Z Registration authorities must confine inquiries to registrability and leave civil rights to civil courts. https://lawlens.in/stories/tenants-granted-four-months-to-vacate-before-municipal-authorities-may-enforce-the-governm-60dcd745e42f4e0495797cc18ecce774/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:45:44.591Z Tenants Granted Four Months to Vacate Before Municipal Authorities May Enforce the Government Order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-waitlisted-candidates-seniority-cannot-precede-the-date-of-actual-appointment-80edf15d70f548a2b2d0fde7e9ed8ba8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:44:31.479Z A waitlisted candidate’s seniority cannot precede the date of actual appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/physical-evidence-and-adverse-inference-reduced-the-deceased-drivers-contributory-negligen-e6022513a6504e70bc744dd44151808d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:44:28.888Z Physical evidence and adverse inference reduced the deceased driver’s contributory negligence to 10%. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-power-of-attorney-holder-lacking-personal-knowledge-cannot-prove-the-plaintiffs-readines-427fa6aeb41f44a0b9fe15f7b5298473/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:41:56.219Z A power-of-attorney holder lacking personal knowledge cannot prove the plaintiff’s readiness and willingness. https://lawlens.in/stories/leave-to-withdraw-and-refile-may-be-granted-despite-delay-where-formal-defects-impede-adju-a01149423843469491d66541a49915e4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:41:53.619Z Leave to withdraw and refile may be granted despite delay where formal defects impede adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-residence-and-travel-evidence-cannot-defeat-a-prima-facie-matrimonial-cruelty-pro-12a2430c7fa1456c91cde1f0a57a507e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:41:49.606Z Disputed residence and travel evidence cannot defeat a prima facie matrimonial-cruelty prosecution at the quashing stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-awards-must-properly-assess-the-deceaseds-income-and-conventional-damages-t-3272ca83756e46f7af2021fce8dfac31/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:41:46.989Z Motor accident awards must properly assess the deceased’s income and conventional damages to ensure just compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-chain-of-custody-breaks-and-discrepancies-sustain-an-ndps-acquittal-9e7ea6bcd6e941dd8657d29f3ff23f42/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:40:45.937Z Material chain-of-custody breaks and discrepancies sustain an NDPS acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-penalty-order-passed-beyond-section-129-3-s-seven-day-limit-is-without-jurisdiction-e9bcbbcde9d846d099ea81e0b0888b0c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:39:04.028Z A penalty order passed beyond Section 129(3)’s seven-day limit is without jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-elect-a-sarpanch-does-not-create-a-casual-vacancy-under-section-38-a507e3d5844343f79920ffc8164f3241/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:38:28.010Z Failure to elect a Sarpanch does not create a casual vacancy under Section 38. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-challenge-confined-to-an-interlocutory-order-becomes-infructuous-once-the-final-order-is-b954f80163c54ec999a5c264c9486881/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:38:25.464Z A challenge confined to an interlocutory order becomes infructuous once the final order is passed. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-quashing-is-unwarranted-where-allegations-disclose-a-prima-facie-cognizable-of-971e358ea3e34b529e9e2f955ec4849b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:38:22.499Z Section 482 quashing is unwarranted where allegations disclose a prima facie cognizable offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/six-year-old-found-strangled-in-a-bag-under-neighbours-cot-calcutta-high-court-upholds-cou-4764d125f5934cdc876dcfa9f31174ca/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:38:18.661Z Six-year-old found strangled in a bag under neighbours’ cot; Calcutta High Court upholds couple’s murder convictions https://lawlens.in/stories/materially-inconsistent-dying-declarations-cannot-sustain-a-murder-conviction-without-reli-50c8aec57a0647559fe562107b21c1a1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:38:15.548Z Materially inconsistent dying declarations cannot sustain a murder conviction without reliable corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-cannot-retain-increments-granted-contrary-to-statutory-rules-despite-protectio-808dda0a916f424ba5f297fd9a5c3f67/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:38:13.037Z An employee cannot retain increments granted contrary to statutory rules, despite protection from recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/states-year-long-delay-in-approving-aicte-backed-bba-bca-colleges-cannot-cost-students-the-95fb4239e4224748bb54f3b6c4efb97a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:36:24.964Z State’s year-long delay in approving AICTE-backed BBA/BCA colleges cannot cost students their academic year, Patna High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-prosecution-was-unwarranted-for-a-contractual-dispute-covered-by-an-arbitration-c-0c0868b6f1df4432bae3ffdcc300cbce/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:29:30.785Z Criminal prosecution was unwarranted for a contractual dispute covered by an arbitration clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-over-military-farms-appointments-fall-within-the-armed-forces-tribunals-jurisdict-4cbaacacdb054fd8b2fc47445c8354d0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:27:30.752Z Disputes over Military Farms appointments fall within the Armed Forces Tribunal’s jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-against-in-laws-cannot-stand-on-general-allegations-lacking-specific-f9831ec567f04bc2a7662f83deee726f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:27:26.434Z Criminal proceedings against in-laws cannot stand on general allegations lacking specific roles. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-where-attending-circumstances-reveal-malicious-persona-caa1749fb9374fd5aaae48bfc6e3a88e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:26:39.948Z Criminal proceedings may be quashed where attending circumstances reveal malicious personal vengeance. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-at-police-station-alone-does-not-establish-police-negligence-delhi-high-court-says-i-d8bb0d873f394b15927a5ea5caf64dca/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:26:36.862Z Death at police station alone does not establish police negligence, Delhi High Court says in setting aside NHRC compensation order. https://lawlens.in/stories/tbop-and-bcr-benefits-depend-on-qualifying-service-not-inter-se-seniority-578d532bb0fc4b089e5c3008954d3946/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:26:33.436Z TBOP and BCR benefits depend on qualifying service, not inter se seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-satisfy-the-award-for-an-unauthorized-passenger-first-then-recover-from-the-v-79488030fd8c40eb8fdfb13639e2db2a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:25:54.562Z Insurer must satisfy the award for an unauthorized passenger first, then recover from the vehicle owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-genuine-dispute-over-the-land-underlying-cheque-liability-warrants-unconditional-leave-t-1b5b44e1cc0f45ee9d7675e0e63f748d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:25:32.541Z A genuine dispute over the land underlying cheque liability warrants unconditional leave to defend. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-based-on-vague-grounds-violates-article-22-5-and-is-invalid-c4b0582a19264b59867f003a65da727e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:25:30.693Z Preventive detention based on vague grounds violates Article 22(5) and is invalid. https://lawlens.in/stories/aggregate-commercial-quantity-recovery-in-an-alleged-ndps-conspiracy-attracts-section-37-b-5581771c57a444068631a6ae51bb54cf/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:25:30.611Z Aggregate commercial-quantity recovery in an alleged NDPS conspiracy attracts Section 37 bail restrictions. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-37s-rigour-applies-where-prima-facie-material-links-an-accused-to-commercial-quant-b5c39104c6904763b699a2b5f74ebc56/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:23:14.953Z Section 37’s rigour applies where prima facie material links an accused to commercial-quantity narcotics transportation. https://lawlens.in/stories/taxpayers-can-file-cross-objections-in-high-court-appeals-under-income-tax-act-calcutta-hc-078896f0b27e4cfda77196b98b896fb3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:22:35.877Z Taxpayers can file cross-objections in High Court appeals under Income Tax Act, Calcutta HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-orders-stamp-duty-refunds-with-interest-for-buyers-whose-flat-sale-agree-d9f36d3dddad4a09bd88ea5e1f1ce176/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:22:32.112Z Bombay High Court orders stamp-duty refunds with interest for buyers whose flat-sale agreements were cancelled within the statutory two-year window https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reduced-limitation-period-cannot-retrospectively-extinguish-accrued-stamp-duty-refund-cl-ea55bbb2608d40429c039dec7ffaa5be/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:22:28.933Z A reduced limitation period cannot retrospectively extinguish accrued stamp-duty refund claims for cancelled agreements. https://lawlens.in/stories/stamp-duty-is-refundable-on-registered-property-agreements-cancelled-before-possession-wit-fb8e99d23f0b4b78b4d4d49caea5a33a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:22:25.820Z Stamp duty is refundable on registered property agreements cancelled before possession within five years, if claimed within six months. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-land-survey-may-proceed-despite-objections-but-possession-cannot-be-disturbed-without-du-56eef1d73fa84647b93deb3cbffcb137/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:21:20.887Z A land survey may proceed despite objections, but possession cannot be disturbed without due process. https://lawlens.in/stories/belatedly-paid-retirement-benefits-must-carry-6-annual-interest-even-absent-an-express-rul-3b4659e7d42c41e09e7ef044fffaeffe/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:21:18.102Z Belatedly paid retirement benefits must carry 6% annual interest, even absent an express rule. https://lawlens.in/stories/previously-sanctioned-incentive-increments-for-permitted-pre-abolition-qualifications-must-956f9bd6de01443e8d7827c70d72e579/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:20:40.956Z Previously sanctioned incentive increments for permitted pre-abolition qualifications must be disbursed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-teacher-cannot-withdraw-an-accepted-resignation-merely-because-the-three-month-notice-pe-5a303922cffd4c39b60f2491bb48605a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:20:37.588Z A teacher cannot withdraw an accepted resignation merely because the three-month notice period has not expired. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-municipality-may-deduct-losses-incurred-under-licence-terms-from-a-licensees-refund-4f5ff2bc716f456aa7d076d696946729/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:20:34.636Z A municipality may deduct losses incurred under licence terms from a licensee’s refund. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-municipality-cannot-reject-the-highest-bid-and-order-a-fresh-auction-without-valid-justi-24d2f9436d6348bca49e9420df2e3343/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:20:31.486Z A municipality cannot reject the highest bid and order a fresh auction without valid justification. https://lawlens.in/stories/natham-land-not-recorded-as-a-public-pathway-requires-civil-court-adjudication-of-competin-54cca19d76af459dbc8f741b31490504/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:18:14.822Z Natham land not recorded as a public pathway requires civil-court adjudication of competing rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-agreed-procession-route-is-permitted-ad-hoc-leaving-future-customary-rights-undecided-9955f5988d8e4dbfabb059cb26625c05/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:18:11.402Z An agreed procession route is permitted ad hoc, leaving future customary rights undecided. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-clear-encroachments-within-six-months-and-consider-eligible-occupants-app-9cece204f2be4d4389e048af7f248dfe/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:18:09.831Z Authorities must clear encroachments within six months and consider eligible occupants’ applications for alternative arrangements. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-interest-was-enhanced-from-7-5-to-9-per-annum-cf5a268c9508492fa26da916d0299d17/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:18:08.694Z Motor accident compensation interest was enhanced from 7.5% to 9% per annum. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-satisfy-the-award-first-then-recover-from-the-owner-for-unauthorized-passenge-d6fac36e810c465b9b554edfa4fa2a53/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:18:06.756Z Insurer must satisfy the award first, then recover from the owner for unauthorized passengers in a goods vehicle. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-fir-for-the-same-occurrence-is-impermissible-and-liable-to-be-quashed-10238488917245e2a4b9149cb649b5e2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:18:05.249Z A second FIR for the same occurrence is impermissible and liable to be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/despite-the-drivers-lack-of-a-valid-licence-the-insurer-must-pay-the-third-party-claimant-0b2b387844d74ddfa0b813c97780af69/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:18:03.740Z Despite the driver’s lack of a valid licence, the insurer must pay the third-party claimant first and recover from the owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-truck-parked-on-a-highway-at-night-without-warning-signals-may-be-held-solely-negligent-6e9b4d493d374b3d8aa0e70b06ed3d12/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:16:17.896Z A truck parked on a highway at night without warning signals may be held solely negligent for a resulting collision. https://lawlens.in/stories/injury-compensation-must-be-enhanced-when-the-tribunals-assessment-fails-to-provide-just-a-06b89b5dd9eb41868af238646b03db73/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:14:57.908Z Injury compensation must be enhanced when the Tribunal’s assessment fails to provide just and fair compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/each-dependent-is-entitled-to-consortium-separately-in-motor-accident-death-compensation-85a0fffba02f45d1a6fc4cac65e05de9/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:14:54.594Z Each dependent is entitled to consortium separately in motor accident death compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-acquittal-does-not-defeat-motor-accident-liability-established-on-a-preponderance-07ad1aaef6c14239a30c59e0b0abb6e3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:14:04.575Z Criminal acquittal does not defeat motor accident liability established on a preponderance of probabilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/below-knee-amputation-required-100-functional-disability-assessment-in-light-of-its-impact-b74e0381d1e54afb81c68cf208ea8c63/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:14:01.884Z Below-knee amputation required 100% functional disability assessment in light of its impact on future earning capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-award-need-not-be-altered-where-inadequate-conventional-heads-offset-excesses-in-depend-867b0030f7d443febd6e45070a4408fc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:13:59.359Z An award need not be altered where inadequate conventional heads offset excesses in dependency calculations. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-person-travelling-with-goods-in-a-goods-vehicle-is-not-covered-under-pre-amendment-secti-1d40397c15b54553a6467e8a95ecadd8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:13:55.593Z A person travelling with goods in a goods vehicle is not covered under pre-amendment Section 147. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-heinous-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-where-parties-have-amicably-settled-and-co-0d46a594d0ed48aa91205bee47bba679/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:12:50.858Z Non-heinous criminal proceedings may be quashed where parties have amicably settled and conviction is unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plausible-acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-absent-perversity-in-the-trial-courts-appreciati-258660b448d440b58030da4d4bcee6b9/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:12:46.905Z A plausible acquittal cannot be disturbed absent perversity in the trial court’s appreciation of evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-denied-where-an-alleged-trafficking-role-and-pending-similar-ndps-cases-indic-b723d62b51074fb6a9d17743c926665e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:12:43.293Z Regular bail denied where an alleged trafficking role and pending similar NDPS cases indicate habitual offending. https://lawlens.in/stories/professional-colleges-cannot-hike-fees-mid-course-except-in-exceptional-circumstances-supr-6b408ea5391b4f60b2fe9e96cc6298af/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:28.057Z Professional colleges cannot hike fees mid-course except in exceptional circumstances, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-the-applicants-alleged-role-involved-520-kg-of-ganja-far-exceeding-comme-883ea899b4764d24a3b8737369c221ea/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:19.248Z Bail denied where the applicant’s alleged role involved 520 kg of ganja, far exceeding commercial quantity. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-a-minor-victim-categorically-alleged-sexual-assault-despite-a-claimed-co-5546fed526cf40d6aa8fa4ae5bda14a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:11.452Z Bail denied where a minor victim categorically alleged sexual assault despite a claimed consensual relationship. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-2016-government-employee-circular-does-not-apply-to-rogi-kalyan-samiti-appointees-944fbf2b3b6d4475b8daf722394780a1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:10.233Z The 2016 Government-Employee Circular Does Not Apply to Rogi Kalyan Samiti Appointees. https://lawlens.in/stories/redevelopment-of-an-attached-property-may-proceed-without-a-bank-guarantee-if-attachment-f-b478ff8e81d543d1bdb39b5190ec86b6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:08.412Z Redevelopment of an attached property may proceed without a bank guarantee if attachment follows its replacement asset. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-seasonal-engagement-does-not-confer-a-right-to-regularisation-absent-sanctioned-p-6268b571d4d043f48e2f670219e867a5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:07.362Z Repeated seasonal engagement does not confer a right to regularisation absent sanctioned permanent posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/scrutiny-committees-cannot-disregard-validity-certificates-of-an-applicants-paternal-blood-e2c65310670f4239921a130e1e6c5de2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:07.134Z Scrutiny Committees Cannot Disregard Validity Certificates of an Applicant’s Paternal Blood Relatives https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-for-intermediate-quantity-alprazolam-possession-reduced-to-time-served-conviction-d391684a4440442cb986cdf50def9eac/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:05.650Z Sentence for intermediate-quantity Alprazolam possession reduced to time served; conviction affirmed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-single-fatal-blow-without-intention-to-kill-attracts-conviction-under-section-304-part-i-a2a65b5f05934586ac5f34a4ab327818/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:04.487Z A single fatal blow without intention to kill attracts conviction under Section 304 Part II, not Section 302. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-33-c-2-permits-wage-claims-for-delayed-compliance-with-an-unstayed-reinstatement-a-cf2529cb9810469fbf9f7f2847df30bf/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:04.356Z Section 33-C(2) permits wage claims for delayed compliance with an unstayed reinstatement award. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-granted-on-parity-where-a-co-accused-faces-identical-allegations-c02f38405004409fbb0a1e577851f32e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:02.103Z Anticipatory bail may be granted on parity where a co-accused faces identical allegations and has received bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-where-alleged-sexual-relations-continued-on-a-marriage-promise-af-91977d1c58c94cc5ab92c3cb8a8c34f5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:01.319Z Anticipatory bail denied where alleged sexual relations continued on a marriage promise after the applicant married another woman. https://lawlens.in/stories/custodial-sentence-reduced-to-period-already-undergone-while-conviction-is-affirmed-6311e0f8a03747798443601dfbd1f115/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:09:00.962Z Custodial sentence reduced to period already undergone while conviction is affirmed. https://lawlens.in/stories/breach-of-a-civil-court-injunction-cannot-trigger-ipc-section-188-prosecution-remedy-lies-8485b355a8234568a9ac657de581ac80/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:08:58.067Z Breach of a civil court injunction cannot trigger IPC Section 188 prosecution; remedy lies under CPC Rule 2A, Calcutta High Court rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cancelled-after-accused-falsely-claimed-high-court-had-allowed-a-fresh-plea-following-de6e4dedcccf4e15863dbdfc0a9a7c6a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:08:55.026Z Bail cancelled after accused falsely claimed High Court had allowed a fresh plea following commitment of the case https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-cannot-seek-post-selection-reclassification-after-applying-under-the-wrong-rese-6d0774b81f3f4c9ca187eb2fd81b92bd/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:08:51.305Z Candidates cannot seek post-selection reclassification after applying under the wrong reservation category. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-charges-cannot-be-sustained-without-evidence-proving-the-allegations-against-6de4d98e73bd4c3a8c8a1fc406990123/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:08:47.715Z Departmental charges cannot be sustained without evidence proving the allegations against the delinquent employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/bihar-high-court-sub-registrar-cannot-refer-registered-sale-deeds-for-deficit-stamp-duty-u-dcb6b028f9594927919862da54d44628/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:08:44.523Z Bihar High Court: Sub-Registrar cannot refer registered sale deeds for deficit stamp duty under Section 47-A(1) https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-contempt-orders-affecting-substantive-rights-can-be-challenged-in-intra-court-appeal-3122722b88e9480dbdfba19115d1b5de/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:05:31.384Z Civil contempt orders affecting substantive rights can be challenged in intra-court appeals, Supreme Court holds; refers broader writ-appeal question to larger bench https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-authority-cannot-introduce-new-charges-through-a-disagreement-memorandum-un-448baedea6d64be2ba1726b6f37589b1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:00:11.521Z A disciplinary authority cannot introduce new charges through a disagreement memorandum under Rule 18. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-high-court-cancels-anticipatory-bail-after-man-falsely-claimed-he-was-only-a-witness-b2c732fa6aa041e8b747eccbf871d302/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:00:08.804Z Patna High Court cancels anticipatory bail after man falsely claimed he was only a witness, not a buyer, in the land-sale case https://lawlens.in/stories/a-complete-circumstantial-evidence-chain-including-an-extra-judicial-confession-sustains-a-a136717266e04eb88e63e67be8ccf0d4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:00:05.028Z A complete circumstantial-evidence chain, including an extra-judicial confession, sustains a murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-bail-incidents-may-independently-sustain-preventive-detention-where-ordinary-criminal-16ea68f935504adbaf96a80bc00778e0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T14:00:00.306Z Post-bail incidents may independently sustain preventive detention where ordinary criminal law has failed to curb prejudicial activities. https://lawlens.in/stories/disabled-employees-local-posting-requests-warrant-policy-based-reasoned-consideration-subj-e5d9c6e7a7ec474b9b0b221ee0b0f808/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:59:57.188Z Disabled employees’ local-posting requests warrant policy-based, reasoned consideration subject to post availability. https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-high-court-quashes-43-4-crore-gst-demand-on-amul-treating-un-invoiced-services-to-3e552b7a69574814bd8e5ef3ad1e39db/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:58:08.751Z Gujarat High Court quashes ₹43.4-crore GST demand on Amul, treating un-invoiced services to branches as nil-valued under CBIC circular https://lawlens.in/stories/sail-ordered-to-pay-former-durgapur-steel-plant-teachers-1-5-lakh-for-each-year-of-daily-w-7e2d1d5811d944ca8321227fb5d79693/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:57:54.675Z SAIL ordered to pay former Durgapur Steel Plant teachers ₹1.5 lakh for each year of daily-wage service https://lawlens.in/stories/probate-proceedings-require-individual-notice-to-non-consenting-heirs-newspaper-publicatio-5e8f4267ae944463845c69bce9ceb7e4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:57:51.712Z Probate proceedings require individual notice to non-consenting heirs; newspaper publication alone does not satisfy Rule 180. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-retirement-benefits-attract-6-annual-interest-from-retirement-until-actual-payment-1f077130680346a9a98cdf596dd8c661/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:57:29.068Z Delayed retirement benefits attract 6% annual interest from retirement until actual payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-must-pay-6-interest-on-belated-retirement-benefits-even-absent-an-express-provis-adaad9ff057048bd96c211f91e868a54/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:57:27.352Z Employers must pay 6% interest on belated retirement benefits, even absent an express provision. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-payment-of-retirement-benefits-entitles-retirees-to-6-annual-interest-ced7be6d7ff54ac8865606fde575318e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:57:25.869Z Delayed payment of retirement benefits entitles retirees to 6% annual interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/transport-corporations-must-pay-6-interest-on-belatedly-disbursed-retirement-benefits-94a24ad4ce9247bab88d48b0000feb09/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:57:24.902Z Transport corporations must pay 6% interest on belatedly disbursed retirement benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-payment-of-retirement-benefits-attracts-interest-at-6-per-annum-75b9743d42fd46df95f03ff98b92859f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:57:22.195Z Belated payment of retirement benefits attracts interest at 6% per annum. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-payment-of-retirement-benefits-warrants-interest-at-six-per-cent-per-annum-1d085a8bda0345c9b5fcef1ef12e5c62/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:57:22.048Z Delayed payment of retirement benefits warrants interest at six per cent per annum. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-retirement-benefits-attract-6-interest-until-actual-disbursement-b3f24756d84140fab76acc00e8dd961b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:57:19.348Z Delayed retirement benefits attract 6% interest until actual disbursement. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-retirement-benefits-attract-6-annual-interest-even-absent-an-express-provision-123a27f02a9c43bfbfa865ab199d19ed/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:54:39.911Z Delayed retirement benefits attract 6% annual interest, even absent an express provision. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-must-pay-6-interest-on-delayed-retirement-benefits-even-absent-an-express-provis-ec0a98f9224c43efa0df801a10fed971/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:53:55.054Z Employers must pay 6% interest on delayed retirement benefits, even absent an express provision. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-universitys-clerical-omission-cannot-justify-withholding-verification-of-a-bona-fide-stu-b92f71125b524073b61608a81a76ac6c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:53:31.781Z A university’s clerical omission cannot justify withholding verification of a bona fide student’s degree. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-arguable-plea-of-private-defence-may-justify-suspension-of-sentence-pending-appeal-f6a022e111674962a4b88ac98f32c60b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:53:06.106Z An arguable plea of private defence may justify suspension of sentence pending appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-the-commissioners-revenue-order-should-be-pursued-through-the-available-state-dc33b3c4e0414200a493e1b968700591/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:52:36.718Z Challenge to the Commissioner’s revenue order should be pursued through the available State Government revision. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-partners-use-of-intellectual-property-in-the-partnership-is-not-a-taxable-service-93689152698043ccb4e6e729b18a61f4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:52:34.052Z A partner’s use of intellectual property in the partnership is not a taxable service. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-deposits-attract-12-interest-until-refund-or-conversion-into-statutory-pre-deposit-252140c4182b4ac980c0bc324fecb381/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:52:31.228Z Revenue deposits attract 12% interest until refund or conversion into statutory pre-deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-tax-demand-based-solely-on-unverified-third-party-data-is-unsustainable-02e8b98375b646b7b2e24826ea8c267d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:52:27.345Z Service tax demand based solely on unverified third-party data is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-divorce-retained-stridhan-is-no-longer-a-continuing-offence-himachal-pradesh-high-co-3f6fc7d08b3146c4aa81bcc2f20092c6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:49:51.319Z After divorce, retained stridhan is no longer a continuing offence, Himachal Pradesh High Court rules; complaint filed after three years quashed https://lawlens.in/stories/six-pending-criminal-antecedents-indicating-a-risk-of-repeat-offending-justify-denial-of-b-b64d7b80941a440a82973e62c1c94c3c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:49:33.812Z Six pending criminal antecedents indicating a risk of repeat offending justify denial of bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-considering-the-alleged-prolonged-relationship-joint-travel-completed-investi-3abcf8379b8b4389830f37879cc1e9e1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:49:30.315Z Bail granted considering the alleged prolonged relationship, joint travel, completed investigation, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-high-court-orders-fresh-review-of-26-year-prisoners-release-plea-faults-mechanic-66e0336db0d941d3a70de87d937289c7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:49:27.727Z Jharkhand High Court orders fresh review of 26-year prisoner’s release plea, faults mechanical rejection that ignored his prison conduct and rehabilitation https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-rest-on-seized-broker-records-lacking-a-live-nexus-to-the-assessees-tr-3101658459a94428828dfddda355c165/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:49:24.990Z Reassessment cannot rest on seized broker records lacking a live nexus to the assessee’s transaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/status-quo-shall-continue-until-final-disposal-of-the-pending-civil-suit-e5055964ef2e46398827c84a9edb82f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:48:44.141Z Status quo shall continue until final disposal of the pending civil suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-be-enhanced-where-disability-and-multiple-surgeries-rende-a7f4c081c3f8423fac55e17704db748f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:48:41.498Z Motor accident compensation must be enhanced where disability and multiple surgeries render the award inadequate. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-partys-right-to-lead-evidence-may-be-restored-on-terms-to-prevent-prejudice-7ef2451b04c047fb9064d67559905e52/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:47:34.531Z A party’s right to lead evidence may be restored on terms to prevent prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-petition-must-be-heard-on-merits-when-pleadings-clearly-allege-denial-of-an-effecti-6bcc05202d78432db2d473f417622388/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:46:27.960Z A writ petition must be heard on merits when pleadings clearly allege denial of an effective hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-reflect-minimum-wages-and-future-prospects-d43d12a7a7464a60978f9f28f1132243/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:46:24.339Z Motor accident compensation must reflect minimum wages and future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/tampered-medical-bills-warrant-deduction-of-the-fraudulent-amount-not-rejection-of-the-ent-8a143dd6bae84fa5b68a60ca61954bda/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:45:48.905Z Tampered medical bills warrant deduction of the fraudulent amount, not rejection of the entire compensation claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-exonerated-for-carrying-a-gratuitous-passenger-may-still-be-directed-to-pay-and-623a0251ce1d4b7e8fdbbbd7dbc09ee7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:45:45.569Z An insurer exonerated for carrying a gratuitous passenger may still be directed to pay and recover from the vehicle owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-breach-of-a-sale-agreement-without-dishonest-intent-at-inception-does-not-con-651fc20b35fe4ad791a847f1c1be3713/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:45:42.220Z A subsequent breach of a sale agreement, without dishonest intent at inception, does not constitute cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/rejection-of-an-order-vii-rule-11-application-is-not-an-appealable-decree-under-the-cpc-9d0f44b06aff4cd0b64a85ff48d4108f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:45:38.802Z Rejection of an Order VII Rule 11 application is not an appealable decree under the CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/same-project-adjoining-village-acquisitions-warrant-parity-with-a-10-increase-for-the-late-b34c245742634cb58560f6e74d5e9344/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:44:03.575Z Same-project adjoining-village acquisitions warrant parity, with a 10% increase for the later Section 4 notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-where-the-record-prima-facie-establishes-fraudulent-intent-from-in-0481c01dfc794cbdbe6ca325da57aaeb/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:44:03.061Z Quashing is unwarranted where the record prima facie establishes fraudulent intent from inception. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-4-probation-may-replace-imprisonment-for-a-first-time-offender-convicted-under-ipc-c488d5a73ec14486ac6e6a535b11e9eb/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:43:59.391Z Section 4 probation may replace imprisonment for a first-time offender convicted under IPC Section 326. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-lok-adalat-award-procured-by-concealing-existing-third-party-rights-is-liable-to-be-set-cecf8f547c9d4cbe80f094f60c89278a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:43:59.082Z A Lok Adalat award procured by concealing existing third-party rights is liable to be set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-ensure-effective-notice-service-before-passing-ex-parte-assessment-or-55ccb0175e8c4072bc53c5a2bdb4bb14/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:43:56.502Z GST Authorities Must Ensure Effective Notice Service Before Passing Ex Parte Assessment Orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-gst-portal-uploads-do-not-suffice-as-effective-service-when-the-taxpayer-remains-ea6583553086434bb8afe0844b57e763/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:43:53.908Z Repeated GST portal uploads do not suffice as effective service when the taxpayer remains unresponsive. https://lawlens.in/stories/portal-only-gst-notice-without-effective-service-and-personal-hearing-violates-natural-jus-2e4a4a4097804501b68b5ab51b2d493b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:42:34.452Z Portal-only GST notice without effective service and personal hearing violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-ensure-effective-notice-service-and-a-hearing-before-making-adverse-a-ca28abd5d3cc4eba9f7b56e1bd7d8bb1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:42:03.514Z GST authorities must ensure effective notice service and a hearing before making adverse assessments. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-ensure-effective-notice-service-before-passing-ex-parte-assessment-or-b79bd905624248f3a0ac5d7a55bd227a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:40:44.574Z GST authorities must ensure effective notice service before passing ex parte assessment orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/officers-should-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-after-unanswered-portal-noti-a3c10cbaf714427eba0e9835adb0fb2d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:40:08.178Z Officers should explore alternative Section 169 service modes after unanswered portal notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-assessments-passed-without-effective-notice-and-personal-hearing-violate-natural-justi-45c141b0818b4fc19da679164f39850b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:40:04.359Z GST assessments passed without effective notice and personal hearing violate natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-una-ed6d96bbbb684eb391c8bf83963a9b06/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:40:00.979Z GST Officers Must Explore Alternative Section 169 Service Modes When Portal Notices Go Unanswered https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-portal-notices-receive-f58826f76db04f26972ded894afa81ec/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:39:56.956Z GST officers must explore alternative statutory service modes when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-ex-parte-gst-assessment-was-set-aside-after-notice-was-returned-unserved-subject-to-a-2-a235aaf6a7c54eb4bce6c60fa095ea9a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:38:16.855Z An ex parte GST assessment was set aside after notice was returned unserved, subject to a 25% deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/changed-circumstances-warrant-applications-under-sections-125-5-or-127-not-a-delayed-revis-2585f6b2d22c5b0699eaeb47cf20fa93/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:36:59.551Z Changed circumstances warrant applications under Sections 125(5) or 127, not a delayed revision. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-unans-394c56afd13643fd98f24a76a0523602/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:36:56.406Z GST officers must explore alternative statutory service modes when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-should-pursue-alternative-section-169-service-when-portal-notices-receive-no-6f0a838c3efd4ada936d6911a4ad8da4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:36:53.647Z Tax officers should pursue alternative Section 169 service when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/officers-must-pursue-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-receive-no-fbd78515169e43789be55d8ff764453d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:36:50.946Z Officers must pursue alternative Section 169 service modes when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-lenders-employee-may-be-appointed-as-party-receiver-to-repossess-a-hypothecated-vehicle-6d10f36eb38e4cc6a0b3f81825c6c6ba/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:36:48.704Z A lender’s employee may be appointed as party receiver to repossess a hypothecated vehicle. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-use-effective-alternative-service-when-portal-notices-go-unanswered-b-34a30668656148e6bc46714bb7153a2d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:35:30.349Z GST authorities must use effective alternative service when portal notices go unanswered before passing an adverse order. https://lawlens.in/stories/multiplier-method-requires-proof-of-functional-disability-or-loss-of-earning-capacity-othe-d081e2d3c51d46d6b40c66af1b44e9b8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:35:26.459Z Multiplier method requires proof of functional disability or loss of earning capacity; otherwise, percentage-based compensation applies. https://lawlens.in/stories/leave-without-pay-is-not-a-disciplinary-penalty-and-does-not-bar-dismissal-for-unauthorize-7b29153a3cff4cb791ac5862f0135253/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:35:22.840Z Leave without pay is not a disciplinary penalty and does not bar dismissal for unauthorized absence. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-warranted-where-medical-evidence-links-fatal-injuries-to-a-weapon-the-accused-di-bb554a36e0a04b5ea4f27b525d788191/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:35:17.495Z Acquittal warranted where medical evidence links fatal injuries to a weapon the accused did not carry. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-ordered-liquidation-sale-overrides-lease-clause-requiring-state-consent-calcutta-hig-e81702a5bba54ef08fcf2d205cf68f69/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:35:14.913Z Court-ordered liquidation sale overrides lease clause requiring State consent, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-adjudication-orders-uploaded-only-under-an-additional-notices-tab-without-separate-int-83433a0ec21041eca16f60c60d7c318c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:35:11.544Z GST adjudication orders uploaded only under an additional-notices tab without separate intimation are set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/penalty-only-gst-proceedings-initiated-before-1-october-2025-are-governed-by-gaurav-jain-o-de9d47396cce4a459ebaf968b8af8418/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:35:06.776Z Penalty-only GST proceedings initiated before 1 October 2025 are governed by *Gaurav Jain* on pre-deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-co-operative-recovery-auction-cannot-affect-a-non-borrowers-property-interest-without-no-e5501123e71f4843ad5030bb99cfc6db/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:35:03.348Z A co-operative recovery auction cannot affect a non-borrower’s property interest without notice. https://lawlens.in/stories/airtels-packaged-sim-cards-and-wireless-phones-fall-under-legal-metrology-rules-karnataka-777d545470364b93af08327e60681731/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:34:59.707Z Airtel’s packaged SIM cards and wireless phones fall under Legal Metrology rules, Karnataka High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-against-co-accused-cannot-continue-without-specific-allegations-estab-267e6f66d15d4a31ad6a0ba8cb257102/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:34:57.212Z Criminal proceedings against co-accused cannot continue without specific allegations establishing their role in the offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/governments-appeal-was-disposed-of-as-infructuous-in-view-of-reported-compliance-bc3fb44cc8de4e569fa70a2ca2f2b260/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:34:53.276Z Government’s appeal was disposed of as infructuous in view of reported compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-challenges-to-finalized-land-acquisitions-fail-on-grounds-of-delay-and-laches-afte-a8638945d4764375b016dc17aadf48c1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:34:50.601Z Belated challenges to finalized land acquisitions fail on grounds of delay and laches after prior proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-allegations-and-unraised-grievances-do-not-warrant-quashing-an-agricultura-eea22dbaf20246b7891861b45a44bd7f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:34:47.690Z Unsubstantiated allegations and unraised grievances do not warrant quashing an agricultural marketing policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-powers-permit-quashing-non-compoundable-assault-charges-after-settlement-in-excep-c61bc504f9ad4081b091983861d8aa2d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:34:44.383Z Inherent powers permit quashing non-compoundable assault charges after settlement in exceptional circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/witness-supported-threats-to-life-disclose-prima-facie-criminal-intimidation-despite-an-un-fb94087247a14d72b787045f330e2d05/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:34:40.864Z Witness-supported threats to life disclose prima facie criminal intimidation despite an underlying property dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/allegations-disclosing-a-cognizable-offence-warrant-investigation-merits-cannot-be-assesse-b6438622042e4a44911490a0bc416f04/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:27:23.917Z Allegations disclosing a cognizable offence warrant investigation; merits cannot be assessed at the quashing stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-cannot-reverse-an-acquittal-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-plausible-e5770c7bfa5c4446a1b90c993c20de6e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:26:33.414Z Appellate courts cannot reverse an acquittal where the trial court’s view is plausible. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonably-possible-4f6dbfdee2cc4ff6943eab24be4843de/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:25:55.476Z An acquittal cannot be reversed where the trial court’s view is reasonably possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-during-the-non-grant-period-counts-for-notional-pay-fixation-and-pension-but-not-s-fe40276764ff45ec9225206228c4663e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:25:42.180Z Service during the non-grant period counts for notional pay fixation and pension, but not salary arrears from the State. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-grant-service-counts-for-notional-pay-fixation-and-consequential-benefits-not-salary-a-7d7a17bc18374d09944adec5a418f5e9/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:25:39.206Z Pre-grant service counts for notional pay fixation and consequential benefits, not salary arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-of-the-injured-witness-to-identify-the-assailants-left-guilt-unproved-beyond-reaso-eaa7ccb108cd5918b1b69ae0c7c06e98/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:25:32.542Z Failure of the injured witness to identify the assailants left guilt unproved beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-for-abetment-of-suicide-and-disappearance-of-evidence-quashed-absent-allegatio-8033d64cb11f450fbafd7b6ae2485719/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:25:30.074Z Proceedings for abetment of suicide and disappearance of evidence quashed absent allegations establishing essential ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-grant-service-counts-for-notional-pay-fixation-and-pension-benefits-but-not-salary-arr-8725906528854ca69d7e9b6b40fbdb7b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:25:16.695Z Pre-grant service counts for notional pay fixation and pension benefits, but not salary arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-grant-service-counts-for-notional-pay-fixation-and-consequential-benefits-excluding-st-79c2e19843ed4c5697ada14c1b28a21d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:25:14.139Z Pre-grant service counts for notional pay fixation and consequential benefits, excluding State salary arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-factual-questions-cannot-be-adjudicated-in-fir-quashing-proceedings-and-must-be-i-086363183f0f4830b15a6a84a0af3cc8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:25:10.082Z Disputed factual questions cannot be adjudicated in FIR-quashing proceedings and must be investigated. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-dismissed-for-non-prosecution-after-the-petitioner-failed-to-comply-with-off-4e5ad05dee40497cbe5a2ce579caf984/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:22:38.261Z Writ petition dismissed for non-prosecution after the petitioner failed to comply with office objections. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-grant-in-aid-service-counts-for-notional-pay-fixation-and-pension-but-not-salary-arrea-5eb0bf3d87d64f8c98d88b6ac3f33ada/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:22:35.144Z Pre-grant-in-aid service counts for notional pay fixation and pension, but not salary arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/distant-relatives-cannot-face-matrimonial-cruelty-prosecution-on-vague-omnibus-allegations-57d3dc3719f64555b779c2f49ab2cb9f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:21:48.893Z Distant relatives cannot face matrimonial-cruelty prosecution on vague, omnibus allegations alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-where-the-trial-court-adopted-a-reasonable-view-of-the-evi-04e332a7b25b401c8d4058b91c29ca90/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:21:41.593Z An acquittal cannot be reversed where the trial court adopted a reasonable view of the evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-grant-in-aid-service-counts-for-notional-pay-fixation-and-pensionary-benefits-but-not-7c921825e10a42d7bb8ce50fdcf1fa3d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:21:38.093Z Pre-grant-in-aid service counts for notional pay fixation and pensionary benefits, but not salary arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-donor-cannot-gift-property-allotted-to-another-and-relinquished-under-a-binding-compromi-64a736fa51244ee6afe9d2205b82780d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:20:39.913Z A donor cannot gift property allotted to another and relinquished under a binding compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-refuses-to-return-child-to-canada-despite-ontario-court-order-citing-db70407745ed4ce98f2df2f58857405b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:19:07.321Z Karnataka High Court refuses to return child to Canada despite Ontario court order, citing her welfare and existing care with her mother https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonable-on-the-evidence-76a0ba366a4e4d2181d0eb1748eea669/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:19:04.812Z An acquittal cannot be reversed where the trial court’s view is reasonable on the evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-in-a-commercial-arbitration-appeal-does-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-49ad915d659b4416939bec1a51e4b16c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:19:02.208Z Unexplained delay in a commercial arbitration appeal does not constitute sufficient cause for condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-lethargy-and-counsels-failure-to-monitor-proceedings-do-not-constitute-suff-453e00da9ac34dc7893015bda6e287fc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:16:24.164Z Administrative lethargy and counsel’s failure to monitor proceedings do not constitute sufficient cause to condone delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-grant-in-aid-service-counts-for-notional-pay-fixation-and-pensionary-benefits-but-not-b581c5769d624126903365820b8158b4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:16:19.583Z Pre-grant-in-aid service counts for notional pay fixation and pensionary benefits, but not salary arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/university-must-expeditiously-decide-special-backlog-examination-request-but-grant-remains-8baf62ff623c4fb983347b03a1f2aeb8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:16:14.746Z University Must Expeditiously Decide Special Backlog Examination Request, but Grant Remains Discretionary. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-against-co-accused-cannot-continue-without-specific-allegations-estab-140e0f5c7e314b6499ff3521d3ddc2e7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:16:11.553Z Criminal proceedings against co-accused cannot continue without specific allegations establishing their role in the offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/diageos-pledge-over-vijay-mallyas-ubl-shares-prevails-over-banks-personal-guarantee-karnat-bdbca4f54b274d79934a6c558eab4905/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:16:08.457Z Diageo’s pledge over Vijay Mallya’s UBL shares prevails over banks’ personal guarantee, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-rejects-challenge-to-100-metre-construction-ban-around-protected-monu-174a6a3cb7304435ac4662df71074f86/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:14:09.957Z Karnataka High Court rejects challenge to 100-metre construction ban around protected monuments, orders fresh site survey https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-non-participation-warrants-a-fresh-opportunity-to-contest-a-gst-demand-before-re-bc3ff166e23943efa9b0a18bd2b57a8e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:13:26.986Z Bona fide non-participation warrants a fresh opportunity to contest a GST demand before recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bare-denial-by-a-neighbor-does-not-cloud-clear-title-or-require-declaratory-relief-bef3244071544d6594dd7ea4afa1c246/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:13:24.384Z A bare denial by a neighbor does not cloud clear title or require declaratory relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-failed-promise-to-marry-does-not-vitiate-consent-absent-fraudulent-intent-from-inception-312b8632d95843d1b1d6d026eaa79c21/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:12:49.017Z A failed promise to marry does not vitiate consent absent fraudulent intent from inception. https://lawlens.in/stories/demolition-must-be-deferred-to-preserve-the-statutory-appeal-pending-consideration-of-inte-4201edcb350741bf98ea4c685ed9c769/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:12:46.444Z Demolition must be deferred to preserve the statutory appeal pending consideration of interim protection. https://lawlens.in/stories/finalised-seniority-lists-cannot-be-disturbed-after-unreasonable-delay-without-satisfactor-b62637b995874762aee1bcd846dd4189/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:12:43.534Z Finalised seniority lists cannot be disturbed after unreasonable delay without satisfactory explanation. https://lawlens.in/stories/borrowers-cannot-circumvent-sarfaesis-section-18-pre-deposit-by-challenging-the-original-n-8d3604610bab43c4aa2b77d384ffa253/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:12:40.227Z Borrowers cannot circumvent SARFAESI’s Section 18 pre-deposit by challenging the original NPA classification under Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-consider-whether-bank-credits-represent-loans-or-intra-account-transf-31ff20747f164f65b5cff3063ac80808/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:12:36.892Z GST authorities must consider whether bank credits represent loans or intra-account transfers before imposing tax. https://lawlens.in/stories/ptcl-restoration-claims-remain-subject-to-the-reasonable-time-requirement-despite-the-2023-1fb0e3804ce44b7b9b193f6de61b007b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:12:33.956Z PTCL restoration claims remain subject to the reasonable-time requirement despite the 2023 amendment. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-must-consider-guest-lecturers-fresh-representation-within-four-weeks-of-submission-e1499daabde64e349edddfd6ac3a48b5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:10:32.960Z State Must Consider Guest Lecturers’ Fresh Representation Within Four Weeks of Submission https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-adjudication-must-consider-a-taxpayers-recorded-explanation-before-confirming-proposed-2aed556a21024e7c958f0b139f9a5bd0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:10:30.141Z Tax adjudication must consider a taxpayer’s recorded explanation before confirming proposed liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-review-petition-cannot-reopen-disputed-factual-issues-reserved-for-determination-by-the-49cafcc78eab441992c104bec58e4e8c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:09:58.577Z A review petition cannot reopen disputed factual issues reserved for determination by the competent committee. https://lawlens.in/stories/wifes-remarriage-can-reduce-permanent-alimony-but-does-not-erase-entitlement-for-the-perio-178cccbc1daf47d3917887448b6e71d1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:09:54.964Z Wife’s remarriage can reduce permanent alimony, but does not erase entitlement for the period before remarriage: Karnataka High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-requires-correct-dependency-calculations-and-consortium-for-ea-0896008e6c0e4d2a95d71597dad2169c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:09:52.543Z Motor accident compensation requires correct dependency calculations and consortium for each eligible child. https://lawlens.in/stories/upper-limb-disability-is-assessed-at-one-fourth-when-determining-whole-body-disability-for-b528488d0881409aadd287ade689e5d0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:08:22.906Z Upper-limb disability is assessed at one-fourth when determining whole-body disability for compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/excise-authorities-must-refer-rule-5-2-exemption-representations-to-the-commissioner-for-c-9ead121e07f64a60874e094c2ca09be6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:08:19.812Z Excise authorities must refer Rule 5(2) exemption representations to the Commissioner for consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-must-consider-guest-lecturers-fresh-representation-within-four-weeks-of-submission-d8e90386103249d285e49bc1b947cfc6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:08:17.164Z State Must Consider Guest Lecturers’ Fresh Representation Within Four Weeks of Submission https://lawlens.in/stories/non-parties-alleging-just-cause-to-challenge-a-probate-grant-must-seek-revocation-under-se-9e00548e75824983af7a8fde17f6221c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:07:29.956Z Non-parties alleging just cause to challenge a probate grant must seek revocation under Section 263. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-party-claimants-must-seek-probate-revocation-under-section-263-not-appeal-under-sectio-e6158dc97fbb4561823bb997a28d58b2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:07:27.074Z Non-party claimants must seek probate revocation under Section 263, not appeal under Section 299. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-compensation-must-account-for-the-claimants-occupation-as-a-driver-cda79bb83b7e4c77884898e9e54c2a71/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:07:03.234Z Functional disability compensation must account for the claimant’s occupation as a driver. https://lawlens.in/stories/whole-body-disability-is-assessed-at-one-third-of-limb-disability-when-calculating-future-da39877cbc96431db642ce7e1007d2e1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:06:59.308Z Whole-body disability is assessed at one-third of limb disability when calculating future loss of income. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-upper-limb-disability-one-fourth-of-the-assessed-limb-disability-is-taken-as-whole-bod-4f3e3b0107ad440dbe24abef553caab6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:04:57.131Z For upper-limb disability, one-fourth of the assessed limb disability is taken as whole-body disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-injunction-appeal-held-not-maintainable-before-high-court-matter-transferred-to-di-665a058adfd4452a8d838622ee470612/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:04:28.288Z Interim-Injunction Appeal Held Not Maintainable Before High Court; Matter Transferred to District Court https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-claimants-with-disability-exceeding-20-are-entitled-to-25-future-prospects-194aaef300c7487181ec843f2a96a597/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:04:25.025Z Motor accident claimants with disability exceeding 20% are entitled to 25% future prospects in calculating future income loss. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-declaratory-suit-filed-over-three-years-after-first-knowledge-of-title-denial-is-time-ba-2423bb65a00d4814a26af0764c256c23/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:04:21.513Z A declaratory suit filed over three years after first knowledge of title denial is time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prior-higher-bid-alone-cannot-justify-rejecting-competitive-bids-absent-evidence-of-curr-d560a87636eb43edaa8192cf60bc4dc5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:03:37.836Z A prior higher bid alone cannot justify rejecting competitive bids absent evidence of current undervaluation. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-factual-questions-cannot-be-adjudicated-in-fir-quashing-proceedings-and-must-be-i-e74662c9f4fc4a13a4e16f89d9cd2686/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:03:28.751Z Disputed factual questions cannot be adjudicated in FIR-quashing proceedings and must be investigated. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-directed-to-complete-the-investigation-and-file-a-final-report-within-six-weeks-358dd9a515b546cfa7841c6aefcb743b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:03:26.117Z Police directed to complete the investigation and file a final report within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/forfeiture-of-an-auction-purchasers-deposit-is-a-sarfaesi-measure-challengeable-under-sect-84e5ff26feca4834988c67d29bd3f78d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:03:23.875Z Forfeiture of an auction purchaser’s deposit is a SARFAESI measure challengeable under Section 17. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-temple-cannot-claim-ownership-or-ritual-management-rights-over-a-cave-without-supporting-8293b8ec06af44cfb9df89da8796e283/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:03:20.864Z A temple cannot claim ownership or ritual-management rights over a cave without supporting evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/detailed-forgery-allegations-disclosing-cognizable-offences-warrant-investigation-not-quas-19229223f91c4e6f8bf3cdf271d836d3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:01:43.966Z Detailed forgery allegations disclosing cognizable offences warrant investigation, not quashing. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-fir-alone-cannot-curtail-shareholders-voting-rights-24ffbd4d58794be4be88ccdcbfd6691a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T13:01:42.813Z A Pending FIR Alone Cannot Curtail Shareholders’ Voting Rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-impound-insufficiently-stamped-documents-marked-in-evidence-without-prior-judic-5a3fa5c5e6c442f8acfdf47a7c826cae/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:59:25.580Z Courts may impound insufficiently stamped documents marked in evidence without prior judicial determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-grants-bail-in-alleged-6-210-crore-laundering-case-citing-prolonged-custody-da1ddb48152947b38b44e75e54223f1b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:59:15.601Z Supreme Court grants bail in alleged ₹6,210-crore laundering case, citing prolonged custody and a trial unlikely to conclude soon https://lawlens.in/stories/ccpa-fined-asus-5-lakh-for-advertising-vg259qr-monitor-as-g-sync-compatible-karnataka-high-a54e0065327e4364b48bab06d5b8c88f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:59:12.883Z CCPA fined Asus ₹5 lakh for advertising VG259QR monitor as G-Sync compatible; Karnataka High Court notes enforcement action https://lawlens.in/stories/the-sc-st-commission-has-no-adjudicatory-jurisdiction-over-immovable-property-disputes-92aa1e2ccd304f3ebadcea58eb830ff4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:59:05.818Z The SC/ST Commission has no adjudicatory jurisdiction over immovable-property disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-should-ordinarily-refuse-fir-non-registration-writ-petitions-when-magistrate-r-5a98017c108544bba69d1e3711c12999/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:59:03.006Z High Courts should ordinarily refuse FIR non-registration writ petitions when Magistrate remedies remain available. https://lawlens.in/stories/finalised-seniority-lists-cannot-be-disturbed-after-unreasonable-delay-without-satisfactor-bfd11655e5af49dba81b10091c6856bc/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:58:58.863Z Finalised seniority lists cannot be disturbed after unreasonable delay without satisfactory explanation. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-should-not-disturb-discretionary-injunctions-absent-cogent-grounds-for-in-0e9f46cccd7b4811b43f02ee12a1db99/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:58:47.207Z Appellate courts should not disturb discretionary injunctions absent cogent grounds for interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/klgp-proceedings-cannot-continue-while-the-underlying-encroachment-notice-remains-under-ju-7f926fee31ad4396be97f27b1f8ab328/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:58:06.078Z KLGP proceedings cannot continue while the underlying encroachment notice remains under judicial challenge. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-violations-do-not-invalidate-disciplinary-proceedings-absent-demonstrated-preju-f64580cbea7557f7bfe246ead93f1621/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:57:14.207Z Procedural violations do not invalidate disciplinary proceedings absent demonstrated prejudice to the employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-inordinate-delay-cannot-be-condoned-absent-sufficient-cause-088534cc342043a2b034f5d2eb41327a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:56:27.889Z Unexplained, inordinate delay cannot be condoned absent sufficient cause. https://lawlens.in/stories/property-acquired-with-proceeds-from-joint-family-assets-is-joint-family-property-absent-p-9c19d8112b78425fba006f91ac24d015/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:56:22.692Z Property acquired with proceeds from joint-family assets is joint-family property absent proof of an independent source. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-allegations-and-unraised-grievances-do-not-warrant-quashing-an-agricultura-0a26bedf9bf94aecb835bb7cb9b7aa0e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:56:18.984Z Unsubstantiated allegations and unraised grievances do not warrant quashing an agricultural marketing policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/construction-covering-4-6-of-the-playground-area-was-accepted-as-within-the-5-limit-4984190feb144043a542f825d077b81a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:56:15.732Z Construction covering 4.6% of the playground area was accepted as within the 5% limit. https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-appeals-to-supreme-court-face-a-strict-60-day-limit-tax-departments-late-appeal-dismis-d5335f3d36904876883543bcee226bb1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:56:03.516Z IBC appeals to Supreme Court face a strict 60-day limit; tax department’s late appeal dismissed after copy-preparation time was excluded https://lawlens.in/stories/governments-appeal-was-disposed-of-as-infructuous-in-view-of-reported-compliance-36ce2e48c85e4e13b756add0eedaec34/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:55:32.650Z Government’s appeal was disposed of as infructuous in view of reported compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-co-sharers-suit-challenging-an-alienation-is-maintainable-without-seeking-partition-98a0b07eee1a43c298986efe7f1f9a2b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:55:29.379Z A co-sharer’s suit challenging an alienation is maintainable without seeking partition. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-board-circular-denying-passes-to-children-born-from-void-marriages-struck-down-as-9695b085ea394e378bf080fea33e0907/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:53:19.505Z Railway Board circular denying passes to children born from void marriages struck down as discriminatory https://lawlens.in/stories/post-cutoff-appointees-recruited-against-pre-nps-vacancies-must-have-pension-claims-assess-d9ff4f3bd9eb4be3815f754a88e4d095/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:53:16.563Z Post-cutoff appointees recruited against pre-NPS vacancies must have pension claims assessed under the one-time policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/scheme-based-motivators-engaged-without-regular-recruitment-are-not-entitled-to-regulariza-3ca6cfb9c64f435fb012e41cd29fb6cd/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:53:12.826Z Scheme-based motivators engaged without regular recruitment are not entitled to regularization. https://lawlens.in/stories/innocent-appointees-cannot-be-displaced-for-the-recruiting-agencys-error-supernumerary-pos-9e04d25f097a4dce9f6d8523e1754621/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:53:08.763Z Innocent appointees cannot be displaced for the recruiting agency’s error; supernumerary posts may balance the equities. https://lawlens.in/stories/third-party-resistance-to-possession-execution-requires-full-adjudication-under-order-xxi-eaacbd0de7cd486c8f0c4640d3a30e80/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T12:52:33.518Z Third-party resistance to possession execution requires full adjudication under Order XXI Rules 97–101 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-demolition-notices-issued-without-statutory-show-cause-opportunity-violate-natur-c7f59ce8f148495b92bde1c1991d5e18/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:51:05.539Z Municipal demolition notices issued without statutory show-cause opportunity violate natural justice and are invalid. https://lawlens.in/stories/penetrative-sexual-assault-is-complete-upon-penetration-ejaculation-need-not-be-proved-c3ed5822fe524e739c7ad6f9711387b3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:51:05.121Z Penetrative sexual assault is complete upon penetration; ejaculation need not be proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-reunion-efforts-undermine-proof-of-animus-deserendi-essential-to-establishing-des-66c6451a7a37417c8503029d45ad2d9a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:51:04.265Z Repeated reunion efforts undermine proof of animus deserendi, essential to establishing desertion. https://lawlens.in/stories/pecuniary-jurisdiction-cannot-be-challenged-belatedly-on-the-basis-of-a-plaintiffs-cross-e-7dc4806c787d4083a83a6c8b14261cef/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:51:03.025Z Pecuniary jurisdiction cannot be challenged belatedly on the basis of a plaintiff’s cross-examination admission. https://lawlens.in/stories/man-acquitted-in-pocso-case-after-madras-high-court-finds-school-records-failed-to-reliabl-01453215153846ecb93e65a16ea37741/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:51:03.014Z Man acquitted in POCSO case after Madras High Court finds school records failed to reliably prove victim’s age https://lawlens.in/stories/election-challenge-to-aiadmk-leader-c-v-shanmugam-rejected-over-lack-of-specific-bribery-p-38f8944bfe494108b8baca63282cb6af/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:51:02.868Z Election challenge to AIADMK leader C.V. Shanmugam rejected over lack of specific bribery pleadings https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-override-medical-board-findings-on-mbbs-eligibility-absent-contrary-expert-a19b51089db548afb1de8a38f67388b6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:51:01.963Z Courts will not override medical-board findings on MBBS eligibility absent contrary expert evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-must-protect-temple-fencing-but-fencing-cannot-be-used-to-dispossess-anyone-9bfebbf1cdc24900ac0b0b9c1358edb2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:51:01.827Z Police must protect temple fencing, but fencing cannot be used to dispossess anyone. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-specific-performance-suit-need-not-be-stayed-when-it-concerns-an-undivided-share-pending-d11f3eb8048d44a79c8053fe96dc3b97/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:51:00.045Z A specific-performance suit need not be stayed when it concerns an undivided share pending partition. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-mandamus-for-a-police-misconduct-inquiry-is-infructuous-once-the-inquiry-is-completed-642c877a6aa245e98be88142f6462b80/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:50:59.666Z A mandamus for a police misconduct inquiry is infructuous once the inquiry is completed. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-high-court-quashes-attempted-rape-case-after-parties-settle-their-dispute-be301d5a156f48dcabeee48918f61ba4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:50:59.063Z Jharkhand High Court quashes attempted-rape case after parties settle their dispute https://lawlens.in/stories/section-307-ipc-allegations-may-be-quashed-where-private-settlement-makes-conviction-remot-165e0a79cc514177a3611ccb24b9cc75/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:50:58.754Z Section 307 IPC allegations may be quashed where private settlement makes conviction remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/retirement-before-signing-does-not-bar-annual-increment-benefits-under-the-strike-settleme-a028ca07d95e4702856f7a2d7f47487b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:50:58.589Z Retirement before signing does not bar annual-increment benefits under the strike settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-income-cannot-be-assessed-when-evidence-of-the-deceaseds-salary-is-available-02b365a59bac421b97ab74b00cc3dc5e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:50:56.902Z Notional income cannot be assessed when evidence of the deceased’s salary is available. https://lawlens.in/stories/cancellation-of-absorption-without-reasons-or-hearing-violates-natural-justice-and-is-inva-b94b515a5d295aa389ef6a9d620801f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:50:56.590Z Cancellation of absorption without reasons or hearing violates natural justice and is invalid. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-registration-depends-on-whether-the-complaint-discloses-a-cognizable-offence-despite-a-34c5034409dd40e3a25ed83e79bb1fbf/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:50:55.336Z FIR registration depends on whether the complaint discloses a cognizable offence, despite any contractual dimension. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-employees-regularisation-upheld-despite-findings-of-irregular-appointments-807218760f794f38a0c0b113055eb20a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:50:55.067Z Long-serving employees’ regularisation upheld despite findings of irregular appointments. https://lawlens.in/stories/regularisation-upheld-for-long-serving-employees-despite-irregular-appointments-db19f97bb33d416ab0a9ab88c1f9e2e3/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T11:50:55.026Z Regularisation upheld for long-serving employees despite irregular appointments. https://lawlens.in/stories/liberty-to-seek-further-investigation-is-not-a-direction-authorising-it-a71653fa03874303b841c396dc2ef85b/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:33:16.019Z Liberty to seek further investigation is not a direction authorising it. https://lawlens.in/stories/pocso-and-rape-proceedings-quashed-after-accused-marries-victim-once-she-reaches-legal-mar-e2fd9fd073b0411198f2e6afcacec168/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:33:08.752Z POCSO and rape proceedings quashed after accused marries victim once she reaches legal marriage age, Uttarakhand High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/uttarakhand-must-identify-and-publish-a-statewide-list-of-parks-playgrounds-and-open-space-d8f17e5218ec4d3dae47368e0ce43d2a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:33:08.124Z Uttarakhand must identify and publish a statewide list of parks, playgrounds and open spaces within nine months, High Court directs https://lawlens.in/stories/executive-engineer-can-initiate-mhada-act-eviction-proceedings-against-occupants-blocking-cda51f730f1349b2a8e76996c9042be4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:25:56.726Z Executive Engineer can initiate MHADA Act eviction proceedings against occupants blocking redevelopment, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-police-constable-cannot-be-removed-for-unauthorized-absence-without-a-rule-359-compliant-7b43fc316bd94f22a62676153bbc9d54/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:23:58.933Z A police constable cannot be removed for unauthorized absence without a Rule 359-compliant inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-review-dpc-lacks-authority-to-determine-or-alter-inter-se-seniority-4b21640f20af46fcabdfc8273d2ce959/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:23:58.895Z A Review DPC lacks authority to determine or alter inter se seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-for-fresh-adjudication-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-b9a57b3310d5402186b2b6831fe7eaac/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:23:53.846Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used for fresh adjudication absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/operational-requirements-may-justify-transfer-despite-nonbinding-guidelines-absent-arbitra-4cbd791edb74495abe9e2a4c16018c39/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:23:52.364Z Operational requirements may justify transfer despite nonbinding guidelines, absent arbitrariness or mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-pending-macp-and-nfsg-representations-by-reasoned-orders-without-a-f8c24de50f2545a8a90d63ba99a44ff1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:23:52.237Z Authorities must decide pending MACP and NFSG representations by reasoned orders, without adjudicating their merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tribunal-vacancy-may-justify-conditional-interim-protection-when-statutory-relief-is-una-b3b1cac93cb54e47b38a6c83fcf5bd9c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:21:00.060Z A Tribunal vacancy may justify conditional interim protection when statutory relief is unavailable. https://lawlens.in/stories/mhada-executive-engineer-can-initiate-summary-eviction-proceedings-to-facilitate-approved-59ef3302a73a40689d04814bcc412f49/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:18:59.573Z MHADA Executive Engineer can initiate summary eviction proceedings to facilitate approved redevelopment, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/mhada-executive-engineer-may-pursue-summary-tenant-evictions-for-redevelopment-when-author-f8f877e7036a43a5a2e547eccf2e7036/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:16:41.467Z MHADA Executive Engineer may pursue summary tenant evictions for redevelopment when authorised by the Board, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/development-deductions-from-comparable-plot-values-must-be-evidence-based-not-mechanically-b14a7099008f4afb90e53743f0eaca5f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:16:22.139Z Development deductions from comparable plot values must be evidence-based, not mechanically fixed. https://lawlens.in/stories/development-deductions-must-be-evidence-based-no-fixed-percentage-applies-when-valuing-acq-9c57160f7ebd4bf7982901136bd4d99d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:14:27.139Z Development deductions must be evidence-based; no fixed percentage applies when valuing acquired land against developed plots. https://lawlens.in/stories/prosecutors-need-not-follow-police-advice-bar-council-action-over-case-conduct-requires-ad-729718ed7a6c43d9887de1dff47b8c78/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:11:26.326Z Prosecutors need not follow police advice; Bar Council action over case conduct requires adverse judicial remarks, Madras HC says. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-principal-borrowers-ibc-insolvency-or-discharge-does-not-absolve-its-guarantor-of-liabil-81dd108416be4aff8684ade33eafb66c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:11:23.305Z A principal borrower’s IBC insolvency or discharge does not absolve its guarantor of liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/comparable-acquisition-awards-guide-valuation-but-market-value-and-development-deductions-61909e7b92114b8d9e8ac731d3f6bd4e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:07:27.908Z Comparable acquisition awards guide valuation, but market value and development deductions require land-specific assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/mhada-executive-engineer-can-initiate-summary-eviction-of-non-cooperating-tenants-in-appro-50bf28ad691e4394915bf9a6d07cd060/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:07:09.335Z MHADA Executive Engineer can initiate summary eviction of non-cooperating tenants in approved redevelopment, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/mhada-may-authorize-executive-engineers-to-initiate-summary-evictions-for-redevelopment-bo-84ed7899dcd24421969a0124588137a4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:05:04.727Z MHADA may authorize Executive Engineers to initiate summary evictions for redevelopment, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/non-heinous-predominantly-civil-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-upon-full-compromise-e21e6fb16d3045908fff1cfbf4bddace/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:03:20.395Z Non-heinous, predominantly civil criminal proceedings may be quashed upon full compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-gst-appeal-condoned-under-article-226-subject-to-deposit-of-assessed-tax-08af2aa27b1e49e7adc9d29da6955b10/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:02:27.897Z Delay in GST appeal condoned under Article 226 subject to deposit of assessed tax. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-in-cyber-fraud-case-after-charge-sheet-filing-and-absence-of-recovery-from-ap-a453078bbf65497d86e78ea768a3917e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:02:26.616Z Bail Granted in Cyber-Fraud Case After Charge-Sheet Filing and Absence of Recovery from Applicants https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-court-may-condone-delay-in-gst-appeal-subject-to-deposit-of-assessed-tax-2f2873734aea4a689458d73b1c303137/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:02:25.923Z Writ Court May Condone Delay in GST Appeal Subject to Deposit of Assessed Tax https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-serious-fraud-allegations-and-material-indicate-the-accuseds-active-invo-edd2f6c02cd8411c9f2cff28709a5300/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:02:04.633Z Bail denied where serious fraud allegations and material indicate the accused’s active involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-vesting-requires-a-section-6-5-hearing-for-the-actual-owner-calcutta-high-court-rules-7bea5b73d65a438f9d048d9251850458/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:01:52.124Z Land vesting requires a Section 6(5) hearing for the actual owner, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/parties-accused-of-fraud-including-vendors-implicated-in-the-challenged-transactions-are-n-ec177827087b46be8059d6012408b8c5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T07:01:41.809Z Parties accused of fraud, including vendors implicated in the challenged transactions, are necessary parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/mhada-executive-engineer-can-initiate-summary-evictions-to-clear-occupants-for-redevelopme-638686f7f7264c26b74cbb83ab653270/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:58:48.618Z MHADA Executive Engineer can initiate summary evictions to clear occupants for redevelopment, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/omnibus-allegations-alone-warrant-quashing-498-a-proceedings-against-a-separately-residing-53de26afa9d44e9e9c02141ac31eb1fa/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:51:10.465Z Omnibus allegations alone warrant quashing 498-A proceedings against a separately residing in-law. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-board-authorized-executive-engineer-may-initiate-eviction-proceedings-under-section-95a-7187dc45021f46ad96f7908f92ea31fa/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:49:31.609Z A Board-authorized Executive Engineer may initiate eviction proceedings under Section 95A of the MHADA Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/comparable-area-awards-support-1-725-per-square-metre-compensation-absent-material-differe-54bb5e3696b84e8ea8a3a1abe730541c/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:47:08.515Z Comparable-area awards support ₹1,725 per-square-metre compensation absent material differences in location or development. https://lawlens.in/stories/development-deductions-must-be-evidence-based-no-fixed-percentage-applies-when-valuing-acq-eca71a1845954d06aa8b9cc35dc64a50/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:44:39.289Z Development deductions must be evidence-based; no fixed percentage applies when valuing acquired land. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-allegations-and-prima-facie-material-of-active-participation-justify-denial-of-ba-51952af152a24b5ab312eb54ecbf6b66/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:42:09.513Z Specific allegations and prima facie material of active participation justify denial of bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-principal-sexual-assault-allegation-was-against-a-co-accused-73f21518918148a09753bbd1743a12c9/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:42:07.897Z Bail granted where the principal sexual-assault allegation was against a co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-one-similar-antecedent-after-charge-sheet-filing-and-prolonge-8ee9eb0c556240be87e8ef595cc0fa04/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:42:07.202Z Regular bail granted despite one similar antecedent after charge-sheet filing and prolonged pretrial custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-electrocution-death-requires-reliable-proof-linking-the-accused-to-the-fata-9d4289f8abbe479ea4292f3928a4b0a0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:42:06.580Z Conviction for electrocution death requires reliable proof linking the accused to the fatal illegal connection. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-alleged-account-and-sim-providers-had-roles-distinct-from-the-main-accu-ac8f7571b9934aa3a2db1c398e271cd1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:41:33.956Z Bail granted where alleged account and SIM providers had roles distinct from the main accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-juvenile-must-be-granted-bail-unless-section-12s-exceptional-grounds-for-refusal-are-est-8e91d5a8a9e94fffa69374bcd31f687e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:41:01.186Z A juvenile must be granted bail unless Section 12’s exceptional grounds for refusal are established. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-securing-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-0c9288b9f01a4a4c8330f05e63c5f0d6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:41:00.689Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while securing disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits. https://lawlens.in/stories/despite-a-licence-breach-the-insurer-must-satisfy-the-third-party-award-first-then-recover-9b9695bad59b46f1a9d62ef3d11798e0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:40:58.561Z Despite a licence breach, the insurer must satisfy the third-party award first, then recover from the owner and driver. https://lawlens.in/stories/vat-appeals-admitted-to-examine-subcontract-deductions-and-input-tax-credit-denial-to-bona-a51b2eab968b460aa1fba5d76d0d7b32/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:39:23.811Z VAT appeals admitted to examine subcontract deductions and input tax credit denial to bona fide purchasers. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-omission-and-contradictory-eyewitness-testimony-created-reasonable-doubt-warranting-ac-974333dea94f4334873e25971c14dbdf/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:34:00.468Z FIR omission and contradictory eyewitness testimony created reasonable doubt warranting acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disclosed-criminal-case-ending-in-acquittal-cannot-alone-justify-rejecting-a-candidates-d69165350da94080afbae94671a0d221/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:32:23.573Z A disclosed criminal case ending in acquittal cannot alone justify rejecting a candidate’s candidature. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-alleged-account-and-sim-providers-had-roles-distinct-from-the-main-accu-775c284f6f904f4287467d446ff7ec1a/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:32:17.862Z Bail granted where alleged account and SIM providers had roles distinct from the main accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/registration-of-the-fir-warranted-disposal-of-the-petition-seeking-its-registration-f09d49edc3ac4c818779be9d6bd8b715/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:32:12.795Z Registration of the FIR warranted disposal of the petition seeking its registration. https://lawlens.in/stories/salary-deduction-cannot-stand-without-considering-the-employees-response-to-a-show-cause-n-b7be353f33794cf8a699cdca2d007f39/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:32:11.153Z Salary deduction cannot stand without considering the employee’s response to a show-cause notice. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-stayed-pending-committees-reasoned-decision-on-employees-medical-representation-c287cfcf748d486da5de33d21712ee09/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:32:10.127Z Transfer Stayed Pending Committee’s Reasoned Decision on Employee’s Medical Representation https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-stayed-pending-committees-reasoned-decision-on-employees-medical-hardship-represe-97bc0a63cd3e483ca1e20f9df564634f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:32:07.632Z Transfer stayed pending committee’s reasoned decision on employee’s medical-hardship representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-sheet-cannot-ordinarily-be-quashed-where-alleged-misconduct-requires-examination-c28c849d5f9948e28c1181ff951da268/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:31:05.043Z A charge-sheet cannot ordinarily be quashed where alleged misconduct requires examination in a departmental enquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/competing-sale-deeds-alone-do-not-establish-criminal-cheating-or-forgery-d4b869a5e23040a6ac08e9ec27171e0f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:31:00.504Z Competing sale deeds alone do not establish criminal cheating or forgery. https://lawlens.in/stories/project-based-service-outside-sanctioned-posts-does-not-confer-a-right-to-regularisation-c9cc95de87414009a2719bcd55f31cc8/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:28:23.885Z Project-based service outside sanctioned posts does not confer a right to regularisation. https://lawlens.in/stories/voluntary-service-tax-payments-without-assessment-or-adjudication-qualify-for-refund-under-dae5041a9fb940e9898761ae13f770a1/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:28:11.268Z Voluntary service-tax payments without assessment or adjudication qualify for refund under Section 142(3). https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wrongly-stated-death-date-on-an-official-certificate-without-fraudulent-benefit-does-not-2c4c9ed7aa9d40c8b911b39a5114f2c5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:26:56.208Z A wrongly stated death date on an official certificate, without fraudulent benefit, does not sustain IPC charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-accused-may-rebut-section-139s-presumption-through-the-complainants-evidence-shifting-t-8c86fe975ef8463191f1ca09cc12c59e/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:21:17.455Z An accused may rebut Section 139’s presumption through the complainant’s evidence, shifting the burden to prove the alleged loan. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compromise-cannot-justify-quashing-serious-attempt-to-murder-proceedings-involving-firea-2d7a360ea7514f7bbb97ab6852c8ba1d/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:21:11.241Z A compromise cannot justify quashing serious attempt-to-murder proceedings involving firearm use. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rape-prosecution-cannot-be-quashed-merely-because-the-victim-and-accused-have-compromise-bd56af57fb3e42f2880511956f55c6c6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:21:11.167Z A rape prosecution cannot be quashed merely because the victim and accused have compromised. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-employees-are-entitled-to-parity-in-the-effective-date-of-regularizatio-7c762409160a457e9083a53238b63a9f/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:11:02.444Z Similarly situated employees are entitled to parity in the effective date of regularization. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-who-participate-without-objection-cannot-later-challenge-eligibility-criteria-a-da8104661f2a49c48f69dcd546636743/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:06:07.273Z Candidates who participate without objection cannot later challenge eligibility criteria after failing selection. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reservation-certificate-meeting-eligibility-criteria-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-a-for-2a65249a74dc4da2b1b6c86c3adfc071/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T06:06:06.581Z A reservation certificate meeting eligibility criteria cannot be rejected solely for a format defect. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-alone-does-not-justify-bail-when-uapa-and-ndps-twin-conditions-rem-5c74597072a04a71abcc4094d22475a6/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T05:52:01.901Z Prolonged incarceration alone does not justify bail when UAPA and NDPS twin conditions remain unsatisfied. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unreasoned-medical-board-opinion-cannot-rebut-the-presumption-that-disability-arose-dur-3a88a5629e414837b2db70cd1da34709/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T05:51:58.798Z An unreasoned medical-board opinion cannot rebut the presumption that disability arose during military service. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-decree-falling-below-2-crore-after-settlement-can-still-be-executed-by-delhi-high-court-b3b610054cbd4bba808e81d843e81083/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T05:48:57.671Z A decree falling below ₹2 crore after settlement can still be executed by Delhi High Court if the original commercial suit exceeded the threshold https://lawlens.in/stories/conflicting-statements-on-the-basis-for-detention-vitiate-the-order-by-impairing-effective-aebfad79f8374a23b204e81f619976d2/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T05:44:48.787Z Conflicting statements on the basis for detention vitiate the order by impairing effective representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-show-cause-notice-issued-under-an-omitted-rule-without-a-saving-clause-is-non-est-29c8e7433f264036a97011af47ab67d7/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T05:43:10.475Z A show-cause notice issued under an omitted rule without a saving clause is non-est. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wifes-separate-residence-and-post-divorce-filing-maintenance-claim-do-not-bar-interim-ma-d799419d1914480d9c238e7ac9de75c4/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T05:42:32.196Z A wife’s separate residence and post-divorce-filing maintenance claim do not bar interim maintenance. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-offence-under-section-138-of-the-ni-act-may-be-compounded-after-conviction-upon-settlem-270a476d98834e25b1d9d7286a8606d5/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T05:42:28.417Z An offence under Section 138 of the NI Act may be compounded after conviction upon settlement and payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/minimum-vehicle-fleet-ownership-is-a-rational-eligibility-condition-for-ration-delivery-te-ca82cae0a5634e59803fc7d068589a53/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T05:23:02.319Z Minimum vehicle-fleet ownership is a rational eligibility condition for ration-delivery tenders. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-placed-late-applicants-are-entitled-to-notional-revised-pay-benefits-from-1-janu-6d04f3fa7abc43fbace6357f8eec93b0/ LawLens en 2026-10-14T04:49:41.018Z Similarly placed late applicants are entitled to notional revised-pay benefits from 1 January 1996, subject to verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/denying-a-co-delinquent-equal-consideration-without-distinguishing-reasons-violates-articl-4b12237d08d04677ba686d56b2c14c10/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T22:31:21.137Z Denying a co-delinquent equal consideration without distinguishing reasons violates Article 14. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-unsuitable-for-salary-claims-hinging-on-disputed-questions-of-actual-922feaecc6ee4b4f938bfdada6d4cf31/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T22:31:10.588Z Writ jurisdiction is unsuitable for salary claims hinging on disputed questions of actual service. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-commissioner-cannot-be-appointed-under-order-xxvi-rule-9-to-collect-evidence-6baa2eda7024431387d6cf04ae8573cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:32:12.282Z A Court Commissioner Cannot Be Appointed Under Order XXVI Rule 9 to Collect Evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-administrative-order-passed-without-the-court-directed-hearing-violates-natural-justice-ee8d84e289824fe281d412688f225270/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:32:05.128Z An administrative order passed without the court-directed hearing violates natural justice and must be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-warrants-appellate-interference-only-when-the-trial-courts-view-is-perverse-o-7808c16a0513488db3053b814f9ccf45/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:31:51.339Z An acquittal warrants appellate interference only when the trial court’s view is perverse or unreasonable. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-granting-probation-must-consider-whether-default-imprisonment-for-unpaid-fines-defe-d1f9e2f9a206429e9fc5e67ff9513885/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:31:27.533Z Courts granting probation must consider whether default imprisonment for unpaid fines defeats probation’s purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-open-factory-compound-constitutes-a-public-place-under-the-motor-vehicles-act-f1b82a1e6de84e458e8f7ac0fd392881/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:31:24.913Z An open factory compound constitutes a “public place” under the Motor Vehicles Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/food-adulteration-acquittal-stands-where-defective-sampling-and-invalid-sanction-undermine-534329e2c4374bceb91125c09d86b293/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:27:18.639Z Food-adulteration acquittal stands where defective sampling and invalid sanction undermine the prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wife-s-greater-travel-hardship-can-justify-transferring-matrimonial-proceedings-to-her-p-49fc0e1e6f4d448a94e9fc5512abb3a5/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:27:12.450Z A wife's greater travel hardship can justify transferring matrimonial proceedings to her place of residence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-matrimonial-suit-must-be-transferred-when-no-section-19-territorial-jurisdiction-ground-4901a73a7dd6400f85a55453d984b2fc/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:27:11.536Z A matrimonial suit must be transferred when no Section 19 territorial-jurisdiction ground supports its present court. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-be-reopened-on-an-issue-already-examined-without-fresh-tangible-materi-0344eb9e280f496eb8e7609110616f1a/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:27:11.471Z Reassessment cannot be reopened on an issue already examined without fresh tangible material. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-under-sections-498a-and-306-ipc-stands-absent-cogent-evidence-of-cruelty-or-abet-cd56d911ece64048be5dc8689157a190/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:27:10.103Z Acquittal under Sections 498A and 306 IPC stands absent cogent evidence of cruelty or abetment. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-tribunals-30-deduction-was-set-aside-and-the-claimants-compensation-was-enhanced-38ed494053e345ac9d53eb74a3e94237/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:27:07.845Z The Tribunal’s 30% deduction was set aside, and the claimants’ compensation was enhanced. https://lawlens.in/stories/omission-of-rule-96-10-entitles-taxpayers-to-refunds-of-igst-paid-on-exports-using-advance-9110a338b47248a3ab60104ba4bbae32/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:27:07.520Z Omission of Rule 96(10) entitles taxpayers to refunds of IGST paid on exports using Advance Authorisations. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wifes-hardship-justifies-transferring-matrimonial-proceedings-to-her-place-of-residence-b8d725d786e64614ae7e8970692cc7c2/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:27:04.471Z A wife’s hardship justifies transferring matrimonial proceedings to her place of residence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-no-confidence-motion-against-a-sarpanch-cannot-be-moved-within-one-year-of-election-f813b7ae41b04cbf97872c48e21516a4/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:27:04.044Z A no-confidence motion against a Sarpanch cannot be moved within one year of election. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-settled-building-sanction-dispute-cannot-be-reopened-without-challenging-the-completion-e21313b336d640f3ad77003787d0c4c5/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:19:52.338Z A Settled Building-Sanction Dispute Cannot Be Reopened Without Challenging the Completion Certificate. https://lawlens.in/stories/major-unauthorised-construction-beyond-a-sanctioned-plan-cannot-be-regularised-in-law-f2e65a51298243248ea9ea1020dcccc4/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:19:35.905Z Major unauthorised construction beyond a sanctioned plan cannot be regularised in law. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-written-admission-of-misconduct-obviates-a-further-hearing-before-dismissal-under-minori-07c3d957395a443fb87b234d50e3163d/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:18:25.463Z A written admission of misconduct obviates a further hearing before dismissal under minority-school rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-magistrate-cannot-issue-summons-for-false-information-solely-on-a-police-report-without-4adcd629a7ca4aeeaba33985a4257e43/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:18:18.747Z A Magistrate cannot issue summons for false information solely on a police report without sufficient material and judicial satisfaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/execution-was-temporarily-restrained-pending-consideration-of-the-appeal-restoration-appli-d8534a855c8947fd82911a591c54ccff/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:17:01.277Z Execution was temporarily restrained pending consideration of the appeal-restoration application. https://lawlens.in/stories/former-bengal-minister-sujit-bose-denied-bail-in-alleged-recruitment-scam-money-laundering-b8668d202efe4631a5bafcdb75e43da0/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:16:27.955Z Former Bengal minister Sujit Bose denied bail in alleged recruitment-scam money-laundering case as probe into 45 properties continues https://lawlens.in/stories/locally-engaged-daily-wage-workers-cannot-be-transferred-absent-a-service-condition-permit-2bdde0b52ca544da8654a2d87a2cc188/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:16:08.046Z Locally engaged daily-wage workers cannot be transferred absent a service condition permitting transfer. https://lawlens.in/stories/local-investigation-is-premature-in-a-partition-suit-before-co-sharers-respective-shares-a-4f767dec03ff4749b6ed3502c36b5f1a/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:16:04.763Z Local investigation is premature in a partition suit before co-sharers’ respective shares are determined. https://lawlens.in/stories/belatedly-disputing-workman-status-does-not-warrant-interference-with-a-reasoned-industria-c40a473968634ef6bfc320b5212613bb/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:15:28.428Z Belatedly disputing workman status does not warrant interference with a reasoned industrial award. https://lawlens.in/stories/ration-cards-cannot-be-transferred-from-an-existing-fps-dealer-to-accommodate-a-new-licens-699a16439ddf4fce932f0848b444f073/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:15:07.647Z Ration cards cannot be transferred from an existing FPS dealer to accommodate a new licensee. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-claims-must-be-assessed-under-the-scheme-prevailing-on-the-date-8c7815edbd0e4edbb79b048c975ec472/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:13:52.058Z Compassionate appointment claims must be assessed under the scheme prevailing on the date of consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-reduced-to-time-served-permitting-the-convicted-foreign-nationals-repatriation-b719c4a5c7414c63a01736d6acd124a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:13:49.996Z Sentence reduced to time served, permitting the convicted foreign national’s repatriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/sc-st-atrocity-case-victims-right-to-notice-violated-calcutta-high-court-orders-fresh-hear-5122f10bf7ef4e868629e178c6e026dc/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:13:02.703Z SC/ST atrocity-case victim’s right to notice violated; Calcutta High Court orders fresh hearing of trial-scheduling request https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-requires-reliable-proof-of-wilful-disobedience-evasive-denial-alone-cannot-establ-a24cd2348a834f1e8cdadce1e8972bff/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:12:41.065Z Contempt requires reliable proof of wilful disobedience; evasive denial alone cannot establish a violation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-industrial-tribunal-may-set-aside-an-ex-parte-award-before-it-becomes-enforceable-e267df142b214f67a277c968c6f94690/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:10:28.753Z An industrial tribunal may set aside an ex parte award before it becomes enforceable. https://lawlens.in/stories/kolkata-civic-body-cannot-cancel-liquor-shops-enlistment-on-an-unstated-residential-use-re-ef0112f79fc7427da28e92def1cf1201/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:10:26.385Z Kolkata civic body cannot cancel liquor shop’s enlistment on an unstated residential-use restriction, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/principal-employers-remain-liable-for-contract-workers-gratuity-subject-to-recovery-from-d-60ec33d0a54345f992c3a2621a0964e3/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:09:57.217Z Principal employers remain liable for contract workers’ gratuity, subject to recovery from defaulting contractors. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-recruitment-rules-cannot-dilute-binding-ugc-qualifications-for-appointment-of-a-coll-5a645d6470664a8bb295b547ecf80357/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:07:42.957Z State recruitment rules cannot dilute binding UGC qualifications for appointment of a college principal. https://lawlens.in/stories/individual-workers-cannot-raise-transfer-disputes-alone-under-the-industrial-disputes-act-785aa09d75d246629d17359781d419ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:07:40.374Z Individual workers cannot raise transfer disputes alone under the Industrial Disputes Act, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/pressure-concerning-abortion-alone-does-not-establish-abetment-of-suicide-without-proof-of-1cebd2e3234b49bdb633507578c3fd6e/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:07:35.022Z Pressure concerning abortion alone does not establish abetment of suicide without proof of instigation or intentional aid. https://lawlens.in/stories/hindu-succession-act-overrides-manki-estates-primogeniture-custom-calcutta-high-court-rule-00c800e293de42d2abe690f99ce3af20/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:07:19.167Z Hindu Succession Act overrides Manki estate’s primogeniture custom, Calcutta High Court rules in inheritance dispute https://lawlens.in/stories/the-west-bengal-premises-tenancy-act-did-not-govern-jamuria-absent-statutory-constitution-4754857ee51344459352b9b70b62fbf1/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:06:58.930Z The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act did not govern Jamuria absent statutory constitution and extension notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unappealed-preliminary-decree-cannot-be-challenged-in-an-appeal-from-the-final-decree-1043426f8cda49dea33f58599e9aa339/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:06:51.518Z An unappealed preliminary decree cannot be challenged in an appeal from the final decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-upholds-status-quo-over-kolkata-property-amid-prima-facie-questions-ab-31ed7d0e7f0c43febcfaca8172735b79/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:04:03.084Z Calcutta High Court upholds status quo over Kolkata property amid prima facie questions about alleged fictitious plot and land-area expansion https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-should-not-interfere-with-discretionary-costs-absent-perversity-or-illega-a05bcd0068cc44979a332de6a7efc684/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:03:31.621Z Appellate courts should not interfere with discretionary costs absent perversity or illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-allegations-that-attesting-witnesses-acted-as-middlemen-and-induced-the-transacti-1b6d34ccb74a435b803e3e533be9490d/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:01:48.842Z Specific allegations that attesting witnesses acted as middlemen and induced the transaction preclude quashing under Section 482. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-entry-claims-on-remand-must-be-reconsidered-independently-without-influence-from-p-094cb9f9c8394f24b138d597cc161c26/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:01:47.223Z Revenue-entry claims on remand must be reconsidered independently, without influence from prior observations. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-court-dismissed-the-writ-petitions-as-withdrawn-on-the-petitioners-request-9449e15cd7504646b9987fc261af05ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:01:31.935Z The Court dismissed the writ petitions as withdrawn on the petitioners’ request. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prima-facie-claimant-necessary-for-complete-adjudication-may-be-impleaded-in-final-decre-d10cf0e81c0649929ad864fba51bf782/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:01:15.334Z A prima facie claimant necessary for complete adjudication may be impleaded in final decree proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/admitting-receipt-of-summons-alone-does-not-defeat-relief-under-order-ix-rule-13-cpc-6978aa5377184b5cbb5a5233acedb0cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T19:00:36.559Z Admitting receipt of summons alone does not defeat relief under Order IX Rule 13 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tahsildar-cannot-revisit-land-grants-after-the-regularization-committees-decision-ade4971a87584f818a16e1b0273cddb4/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:59:48.765Z A Tahsildar Cannot Revisit Land Grants After the Regularization Committee’s Decision https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-was-warranted-on-parity-with-bailed-co-accused-absent-any-special-ground-92c24dcc6430438bbbe41d00918d2f85/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:59:16.358Z Anticipatory bail was warranted on parity with bailed co-accused, absent any special ground for denial. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-employees-seeking-regularisation-must-pursue-their-claims-before-the-karnataka-8e153df7ae8143438fd155b056d90983/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:59:13.034Z Government employees seeking regularisation must pursue their claims before the Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consequential-mesne-profits-claim-may-be-added-where-it-does-not-change-the-suits-nature-2d5a65fe6b7d4db98d32227d653c7dd8/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:58:55.145Z A consequential mesne-profits claim may be added where it does not change the suit’s nature or cause prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-cannot-seek-correction-of-their-date-of-birth-at-the-fag-end-of-service-251fe930c40d4e4e99b64d42cef42575/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:58:50.098Z Employees cannot seek correction of their date of birth at the fag end of service. https://lawlens.in/stories/time-to-vacate-decreed-premises-was-granted-subject-to-rent-payments-and-withdrawal-of-the-12f0711a8b334cb99f560c3eef43d1bb/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:58:34.350Z Time to vacate decreed premises was granted subject to rent payments and withdrawal of the appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/parties-remain-bound-by-prior-high-court-directions-governing-the-suit-property-cd879e2c00b94ad5997d9fed6a81c43b/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:58:24.957Z Parties remain bound by prior High Court directions governing the suit property. https://lawlens.in/stories/fair-price-shop-licensees-have-no-absolute-right-over-ration-card-holders-where-reassignme-84f072839173436daddf6fd803746d20/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:58:21.210Z Fair-price shop licensees have no absolute right over ration-card holders where reassignment complies with Rule 11. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-claims-of-unemployment-do-not-justify-reducing-maintenance-payable-to-an-a-29cf983be82b45efab6fd50346096529/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:57:44.315Z Unsubstantiated claims of unemployment do not justify reducing maintenance payable to an aged mother. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claimant-cannot-amend-a-compensation-claim-to-recharacterize-acquired-agricultural-land-8723dca1eadb48db9717dda06553ef82/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:56:26.877Z A claimant cannot amend a compensation claim to recharacterize acquired agricultural land as non-agricultural. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-order-set-aside-and-remanded-for-fresh-adjudication-after-hearing-both-parties-d8b3f811a6ba4cc48e32b6893c47e925/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:55:43.347Z Maintenance order set aside and remanded for fresh adjudication after hearing both parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/suppressing-prior-anticipatory-bail-and-evading-trial-disentitle-applicants-to-renewed-ant-3b91e33dcfc94c12a9a16dfac156e634/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:54:38.044Z Suppressing prior anticipatory bail and evading trial disentitle applicants to renewed anticipatory relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-within-two-months-of-marriage-alone-is-insufficient-to-deny-bail-absent-cruelty-alle-bb8fa54230944f728dce97b63184bb64/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:54:31.190Z Death within two months of marriage alone is insufficient to deny bail absent cruelty allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-appeals-on-an-issue-covered-by-a-coordinate-bench-ruling-are-dismissed-in-accordance-8badc7ccbdfd449aae9c765a982105fc/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:54:15.756Z Writ appeals on an issue covered by a coordinate bench ruling are dismissed in accordance with that ruling. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wife-s-qualifications-alone-do-not-bar-maintenance-when-she-is-not-earning-c350a8182f324207a8cc3a739aee5ed7/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:54:00.378Z A wife's qualifications alone do not bar maintenance when she is not earning. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-authorities-cannot-adjudicate-land-ownership-disputes-which-must-be-pursued-befo-38b7c6e52e50471bb7d7aa28302b544e/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:53:54.633Z Municipal authorities cannot adjudicate land ownership disputes, which must be pursued before civil courts. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-frame-issues-on-disputed-material-propositions-regardless-of-the-plaintiffs-bu-674e8437e6b44eeab43cf2dd01338dc7/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:53:19.839Z Courts must frame issues on disputed material propositions, regardless of the plaintiff’s burden of proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consequential-mesne-profits-claim-may-be-added-if-it-does-not-change-the-suits-nature-or-729a3047fa534340a2ed836c892b8963/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:52:44.329Z A consequential mesne profits claim may be added if it does not change the suit’s nature or prejudice the defendant. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consequential-mesne-profits-claim-may-be-added-where-it-neither-changes-the-suit-nor-pre-9c9a145616a24a18bec4fe702a7e368b/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:52:32.609Z A consequential mesne-profits claim may be added where it neither changes the suit nor prejudices the defendant. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-decree-against-a-company-cannot-be-executed-against-its-directors-absent-personal-liabil-d9deb770ebab4363ae4fc1fe6e7f597b/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:51:32.182Z A decree against a company cannot be executed against its directors absent personal liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-woman-accused-of-abetting-murder-may-be-granted-bail-after-investigation-is-complete-2cc38f65e8a44151ac23d0f89fbea627/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:50:56.634Z A woman accused of abetting murder may be granted bail after investigation is complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-supervisory-jurisdiction-does-not-warrant-interference-with-concurrent-finding-b488af1f02364bfca0b3bc7cf8e250e9/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:49:58.358Z Article 227 supervisory jurisdiction does not warrant interference with concurrent findings absent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-retain-discretion-to-accept-belated-written-statements-in-exceptional-cases-upon-su-1045cc2fd8184a20939b8895b8be9341/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:49:06.556Z Courts retain discretion to accept belated written statements in exceptional cases upon sufficient cause. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnatakas-amended-cpc-does-not-absolutely-bar-delayed-written-statements-in-exceptional-c-85ef41e3a8a845b8bf8b33c7dba7a452/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:48:46.020Z Karnataka’s amended CPC does not absolutely bar delayed written statements in exceptional cases. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-dismissal-based-on-an-unfair-domestic-enquiry-denying-adequate-opportunity-cannot-stand-fcf85f62833149618618e409d6e9267a/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:47:53.998Z A dismissal based on an unfair domestic enquiry denying adequate opportunity cannot stand. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-heinous-offence-alone-cannot-justify-bail-denial-after-investigation-is-complete-63237a74f0874d32b942cdf581581806/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:47:05.632Z A Heinous Offence Alone Cannot Justify Bail Denial After Investigation Is Complete https://lawlens.in/stories/manageable-investigative-risks-do-not-justify-continued-pretrial-custody-when-bail-conditi-98259fa38c954e778fe4940c135a4930/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:42:22.070Z Manageable investigative risks do not justify continued pretrial custody when bail conditions can address them. https://lawlens.in/stories/threatening-a-prosecution-witness-in-breach-of-bail-conditions-justifies-cancellation-of-b-d2db37270cea436b973311b5afbe5606/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:42:19.498Z Threatening a prosecution witness in breach of bail conditions justifies cancellation of bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-mental-disorder-allegations-attack-dignity-and-amount-to-legal-cruelty-kar-5f5dc736208e4e41b7699cad25d82a25/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:42:18.930Z Unsubstantiated mental-disorder allegations attack dignity and amount to legal cruelty, Karnataka High Court says https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-where-proceedings-are-fair-and-findings-r-a75d7c16a1cb413bb36c18835dc01ff0/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:42:18.887Z Courts cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence where proceedings are fair and findings rest on some evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-minor-disciplinary-penalty-bars-retrospective-promotion-and-seniority-from-the-date-juni-59e71c663e904411b8509aef234c7174/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:42:18.139Z A minor disciplinary penalty bars retrospective promotion and seniority from the date juniors were promoted. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-on-medical-grounds-is-unwarranted-where-prison-authorities-provide-adequate-treatment-1452a29e28df4ac7ba1206c431ca25b7/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:42:16.868Z Bail on medical grounds is unwarranted where prison authorities provide adequate treatment. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-cannot-be-quashed-where-complaint-and-witness-statements-disclose-sufficient-p-8a3f9acf02ff4a2ea35504a66b724072/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:42:11.539Z Proceedings cannot be quashed where complaint and witness statements disclose sufficient prima facie material. https://lawlens.in/stories/nhai-must-consider-claimants-representations-and-pass-appropriate-orders-within-one-month-9520423d45554004884fb8cf4ad3aa9e/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:42:11.105Z NHAI must consider claimants’ representations and pass appropriate orders within one month. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-125-maintenance-claim-fails-when-marriage-or-paternity-is-not-proved-96b51acf8e94462f9d1b94f1ba91981b/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:42:08.340Z A Section 125 maintenance claim fails when marriage or paternity is not proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-268-bnss-discharge-is-unavailable-in-summons-triable-cheque-dishonour-cases-d22f6fda7d0a4e208925e4b67655452e/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T18:42:05.772Z Section 268 BNSS discharge is unavailable in summons-triable cheque-dishonour cases. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-section-152-cpc-application-does-not-bar-execution-of-a-possession-decree-3522760ecaac4860ba529cce511dffcf/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T17:12:33.166Z A pending Section 152 CPC application does not bar execution of a possession decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-seeks-explanation-from-judge-for-returning-original-will-despite-statutory-pr-b94ac4927fef4b7e9a6d12d6b059fe39/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T17:10:17.678Z Karnataka HC seeks explanation from judge for returning original will despite statutory preservation requirement https://lawlens.in/stories/post-trial-amendments-require-demonstrated-due-diligence-under-order-vi-rule-17-cpc-a8e520700f6949cd9cbec9dff4cc16aa/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T17:10:09.543Z Post-trial amendments require demonstrated due diligence under Order VI Rule 17 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-must-give-cogent-reasons-before-setting-aside-interim-injunctions-89df55565a6d444bb4cdea9d1dc4ec38/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T17:10:09.485Z Appellate courts must give cogent reasons before setting aside interim injunctions. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-trial-commences-pleading-amendments-require-proof-that-due-diligence-could-not-have-45bf8a299aca4c5aa975cc711dc35673/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T17:10:08.219Z After trial commences, pleading amendments require proof that due diligence could not have raised the facts earlier. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-xviii-rule-17-permits-recall-after-evidence-closes-to-cross-examine-on-subsequently-530e817e94194a90992b989658da27f5/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T17:03:07.738Z Order XVIII Rule 17 permits recall after evidence closes to cross-examine on subsequently exhibited documents. https://lawlens.in/stories/routine-hostel-reprimand-did-not-amount-to-abetment-of-students-suicide-orissa-high-court-1561ffd5fca3447b95b77623c11c953b/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T16:43:10.963Z Routine hostel reprimand did not amount to abetment of student’s suicide, Orissa High Court rules, quashing teachers’ prosecution https://lawlens.in/stories/institutional-delay-and-vague-claims-of-misplaced-files-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-26ec4811fc5642509cd947b6add9f495/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T16:42:58.308Z Institutional delay and vague claims of misplaced files do not constitute sufficient cause for condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-cannot-recover-compensation-from-the-owner-absent-a-proved-policy-breach-a60bfdb51df142899078a0d7cb82af90/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T16:42:52.331Z An insurer cannot recover compensation from the owner absent a proved policy breach. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-include-future-prospects-and-conventional-heads-b2a4388eb96345149afad943283bdd42/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T16:42:49.163Z Motor accident compensation must include future prospects and conventional heads. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-may-avoid-indemnity-for-an-invalid-licence-only-by-proving-a-fundamental-causal-644818b07e3c4dd2bb84a21150f5844d/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T16:42:42.016Z An insurer may avoid indemnity for an invalid licence only by proving a fundamental, causally relevant breach. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-below-18-cannot-consent-to-sexual-activity-under-pocso-0683fef63d264b6ea3d025e104c380d0/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T16:41:40.693Z A child below 18 cannot consent to sexual activity under POCSO. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-alleged-to-have-helped-conceal-evidence-in-caste-based-honour-killing-case-granted-45b544c381264de6a1b7ea82eba10de2/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T16:41:31.608Z Accused alleged to have helped conceal evidence in caste-based honour-killing case granted bail after over a year in custody https://lawlens.in/stories/sentences-for-offences-committed-in-the-same-transaction-should-ordinarily-run-concurrentl-8eaff4d54c664aaea18b182eb17abf5e/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T16:41:26.478Z Sentences for offences committed in the same transaction should ordinarily run concurrently absent reasons for consecutive terms. https://lawlens.in/stories/returned-default-bail-application-retains-its-original-filing-date-madras-high-court-rules-9cb9f3f3c25f4fbeaccfc4b8dcea7b76/ LawLens en 2026-10-13T16:41:25.993Z Returned default-bail application retains its original filing date, Madras High Court rules in granting bail despite a later charge sheet