https://lawlens.in/stories/executing-court-can-address-property-preservation-disputes-pending-collectors-partition-bo-1a75dfdb44514f65b6f2db59b1bc0600/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T15:32:00.714Z Executing court can address property-preservation disputes pending Collector’s partition, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-registrar-becomes-functus-officio-after-rejecting-a-bifurcation-proposal-and-cannot-reop-dabb549fda774456a36e81fbcfda9a97/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T15:20:27.278Z A Registrar becomes functus officio after rejecting a bifurcation proposal and cannot reopen proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-not-be-exercised-against-pmla-attachment-orders-absent-manifest-j-ed9fb7b3fadf481ba80b2cc49305e949/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T15:18:48.114Z Writ jurisdiction should not be exercised against PMLA attachment orders absent manifest jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-prosecutions-may-be-quashed-where-omnibus-allegations-and-retaliatory-proceedi-67dc66aaf68f46e182e9d70f1ee0ce3a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:49:56.675Z Matrimonial prosecutions may be quashed where omnibus allegations and retaliatory proceedings constitute abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-give-reasoned-findings-on-section-28-a-limitation-vitiates-the-re-determination-16ae54ebce624882b4e1999f2af43bb4/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:49:31.191Z Failure to give reasoned findings on Section 28-A limitation vitiates the re-determination order. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-82-crpc-proclamation-proceedings-cannot-rest-on-warrants-issued-without-valid-serv-c897d9a4d0a64af1b466f971f6ecb894/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:48:51.262Z Section 82 CrPC proclamation proceedings cannot rest on warrants issued without valid service of summons. https://lawlens.in/stories/compromise-cannot-erase-culpable-homicide-case-after-fatal-shooting-during-unsafe-target-p-9cc3408401014acf861854429ff53988/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:48:32.839Z Compromise cannot erase culpable homicide case after fatal shooting during unsafe target practice, rules MP High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/section-50-and-52a-objections-requiring-trial-do-not-satisfy-section-37s-bail-standard-a56f73ae865849868b587dfea7f1746b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:45:25.142Z Section 50 and 52A objections requiring trial do not satisfy Section 37’s bail standard. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-police-inquiry-warrants-decision-on-the-complaint-not-judicial-direction-for-fir-r-0a5d813e45454a0db0636923448a48ac/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:44:43.937Z Pending police inquiry warrants decision on the complaint, not judicial direction for FIR registration. https://lawlens.in/stories/lending-a-non-transferable-iec-for-prohibited-imports-does-not-shield-the-holder-from-crim-0175fe41e0414a758393a7b63be1cc4c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:44:40.431Z Lending a non-transferable IEC for prohibited imports does not shield the holder from criminal liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-permit-an-accused-to-travel-abroad-for-employment-during-trial-subject-to-safeg-2f4e0685c8cb47eeb0cf75da55a6b4d0/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:12:19.979Z Courts may permit an accused to travel abroad for employment during trial subject to safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/daily-wage-employees-completing-ten-years-by-1-january-2006-are-entitled-to-regularisation-64cc6a61da89422d93e5d780715706d0/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:08:27.007Z Daily-wage employees completing ten years by 1 January 2006 are entitled to regularisation from completion of ten years. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-22-years-in-prison-supreme-court-acquits-man-convicted-on-shaky-eyewitness-evidence-c704f443db7840be97699d02b8cdb6b7/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:06:27.217Z After 22 years in prison, Supreme Court acquits man convicted on shaky eyewitness evidence and directs rehabilitation support https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-adopted-by-a-widow-is-deemed-her-deceased-husbands-adopted-son-and-inherits-his-pr-6f2d77abc05d48138c710bc2bee05507/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:53:11.213Z A child adopted by a widow is deemed her deceased husband’s adopted son and inherits his property. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-officer-holding-current-charge-may-initiate-disciplinary-proceedings-when-expressly-emp-5d9c557310234bdabcdaeae75b51b487/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:51:28.532Z An officer holding current charge may initiate disciplinary proceedings when expressly empowered under delegated authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-officer-holding-current-charge-may-initiate-disciplinary-proceedings-when-duly-empowere-5bec67d76b55434fbea0fad9a435855c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:50:55.343Z An officer holding current charge may initiate disciplinary proceedings when duly empowered under delegated authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-deposits-sourced-from-a-corporate-debtor-are-cirp-assets-payable-to-the-0a95d5e35656426685d75c868811820d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:47:52.041Z Anticipatory-bail deposits sourced from a corporate debtor are CIRP assets payable to the IRP. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-lodging-an-fir-cannot-defeat-a-motor-accident-claim-absent-evidence-of-fabricatio-c8b6588c4bb5492ab773e144bb5dd950/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:45:52.281Z Delay in lodging an FIR cannot defeat a motor accident claim absent evidence of fabrication. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-re-evaluate-examination-answer-keys-absent-clear-demonstrable-material-error-2955aaa2e9114200924f688c5300fb47/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:44:41.153Z Courts cannot re-evaluate examination answer keys absent clear, demonstrable material error. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-investigation-was-complete-the-accused-had-no-antecedents-and-custodial-b84528957d2d4bc78802257c63ad0a80/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:44:37.076Z Bail granted where investigation was complete, the accused had no antecedents, and custodial interrogation was unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-under-the-sc-st-act-absent-criminal-antecedents-flight-risk-or-likeli-7eec4ea119e449fab9a1d95d63479ba7/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:44:11.936Z Regular bail granted under the SC/ST Act absent criminal antecedents, flight risk, or likelihood of witness tampering. https://lawlens.in/stories/sale-of-flats-held-as-investment-is-taxable-as-capital-gains-not-business-income-b25c8fdbf60f4f38a08556b3e2328c93/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:42:29.563Z Sale of flats held as investment is taxable as capital gains, not business income. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unconstitutional-subvention-scheme-creates-no-continuing-entitlement-to-payments-for-th-1dc045eb16f641f18479acd7b691942e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:41:06.036Z An unconstitutional subvention scheme creates no continuing entitlement to payments for the remaining course period. https://lawlens.in/stories/discharging-a-police-employee-merely-because-a-criminal-case-was-pending-was-illegal-supre-3adc6439d40e40aea06639c2690a78e8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:40:39.577Z Discharging a police employee merely because a criminal case was pending was illegal; Supreme Court awards ₹5 lakh compensation https://lawlens.in/stories/evidence-based-disciplinary-punishment-in-armed-forces-warrants-judicial-restraint-absent-ed3ee912e5d34a1b9312b4d1b2488f28/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:25:40.714Z Evidence-based disciplinary punishment in armed forces warrants judicial restraint absent perversity or disproportionality. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-declines-review-of-eviction-order-amid-conflicting-supreme-court-views-on-1c1ec6aa7fc8408fac147a91fa6f156e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:12:51.507Z Delhi High Court declines review of eviction order amid conflicting Supreme Court views on 2013 Waqf law amendment https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-arbitration-agreement-and-party-consensus-warrant-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-aee6751df16e45219c9e4b894d7c3785/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:08:27.237Z A valid arbitration agreement and party consensus warrant appointment of a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6). https://lawlens.in/stories/material-subsequent-events-affecting-bona-fide-requirement-warrant-leave-to-defend-in-evic-b891c224322d4e47841affa81395b74d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:07:45.847Z Material subsequent events affecting bona fide requirement warrant leave to defend in eviction proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-against-a-magistrates-acquittal-is-to-be-treated-as-a-victim-appeal-before-the-s-43ea52d180b3497299b00d7c4677fe52/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:04:27.940Z An appeal against a Magistrate’s acquittal is to be treated as a victim appeal before the Sessions Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/factories-act-prosecutions-filed-beyond-three-months-of-the-inspectors-knowledge-are-barre-ef56d540d90c43b9b2a9fe398bdf8b31/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:04:27.461Z Factories Act prosecutions filed beyond three months of the Inspector’s knowledge are barred by limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-overturned-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonably-possible-1312e46bde0d4f719d330cbef2cb0cce/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:03:21.554Z Acquittal cannot be overturned where the trial court’s view is reasonably possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-findings-of-fact-cannot-be-disturbed-in-second-appeal-absent-perversity-or-a-su-7ff5c2b9b57246e2a1ca8f1471589539/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:00:24.425Z Concurrent findings of fact cannot be disturbed in second appeal absent perversity or a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonable-and-prosecution-ev-5f096eba7db7426d9ffcb6d3fd92dbf3/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:00:24.178Z Acquittal cannot be disturbed where the trial court’s view is reasonable and prosecution evidence remains doubtful. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-warrants-appellate-confirmation-where-prosecution-evidence-is-unreliable-and-no-6a22b320f70740caac8e7fff4b3ae2be/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:59:49.346Z Acquittal warrants appellate confirmation where prosecution evidence is unreliable and no perversity is established. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-rent-owed-to-a-nagar-palika-cannot-be-recovered-as-arrears-of-land-revenue-07703a9a94bc42d88612142abe786948/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:57:06.846Z Contractual rent owed to a Nagar Palika cannot be recovered as arrears of land revenue. https://lawlens.in/stories/accidental-death-benefits-cannot-be-denied-under-the-farmer-welfare-scheme-without-evidenc-b0905df86ba040fd922ecce33fabd740/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:55:58.334Z Accidental death benefits cannot be denied under the farmer welfare scheme without evidence of suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/voluntary-accompaniment-without-inducement-or-active-participation-does-not-constitute-kid-06170b13136f425c81b81035707f18cd/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:55:30.957Z Voluntary accompaniment without inducement or active participation does not constitute kidnapping under Section 363 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-amended-section-25-bars-land-acquisition-compensation-exceeding-the-claimants-amount-c-35aa4a97676d428f893bddb568fc25c0/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:55:29.440Z Pre-amended Section 25 bars land-acquisition compensation exceeding the claimant’s amount claimed. https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-competent-authoritys-later-ratification-can-retrospectively-validate-unautho-aea68b1251cc441db5849fad974c8dd8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:52:15.685Z Supreme Court: Competent authority’s later ratification can retrospectively validate unauthorised resignation acceptance https://lawlens.in/stories/environmental-compensation-must-be-proportionate-reasoned-and-continue-until-environmental-19f04c6a4c8140d9b1806f2c6d011e6e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:51:47.760Z Environmental compensation must be proportionate, reasoned and continue until environmental damage is reversed: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/inquiry-officers-may-recommend-punishment-separately-while-disciplinary-authorities-indepe-5ac4daaa22ec4c958cc665b76bbfecd5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:51:43.578Z Inquiry officers may recommend punishment separately, while disciplinary authorities independently propose dismissal upon accepting guilt findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-pendency-of-criminal-proceedings-cannot-justify-arms-licence-suspension-absent-record-a1035ee8588a470c9398ec9adb2d2a9a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:48:46.267Z Mere pendency of criminal proceedings cannot justify arms-licence suspension absent recorded threat to public peace or safety. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-undertrial-incarceration-and-delayed-trial-justify-bail-under-article-21-despite-5645fe9b5cd84bd8bb9793ce5a674945/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:48:39.258Z Prolonged undertrial incarceration and delayed trial justify bail under Article 21 despite PMLA rigours. https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-of-a-charge-sheet-does-not-entitle-an-accused-to-bail-in-serious-cyber-fraud-cases-a855d40b7fe04512b7fd442fd3f15f2f/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:48:07.757Z Filing of a charge-sheet does not entitle an accused to bail in serious cyber-fraud cases. https://lawlens.in/stories/charge-sheet-filing-does-not-warrant-bail-where-serious-cyber-fraud-and-active-facilitatio-7b3f6fe52e2b4b28a654ab319846744c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:47:22.527Z Charge-sheet filing does not warrant bail where serious cyber fraud and active facilitation are prima facie established. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-six-month-cooling-off-period-under-section-13b-2-is-directory-and-may-be-waived-judici-8af1c29eb30a49bc8d3c5e0323f554d8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:44:27.847Z The six-month cooling-off period under Section 13B(2) is directory and may be waived judicially. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-claims-are-governed-by-the-policy-prevailing-at-the-employees-de-bb57b83cbaed455eb2e993836a48a62e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:44:16.160Z Compassionate appointment claims are governed by the policy prevailing at the employee’s death. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-retaining-disputed-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-pending-magistra-740cee4b6d5b40c7ad1b729a8035cf1e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:44:04.842Z Banks must unfreeze accounts, retaining disputed amounts in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/arrears-deposited-under-section-13-3-may-be-released-to-the-decree-holder-landlord-subject-01c080b9ed494e28a7b354c96465ea1a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:43:54.768Z Arrears deposited under Section 13(3) may be released to the decree-holder landlord subject to a refund undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-denies-bail-to-accused-in-30-crore-investment-fraud-involving-159-victims-c3a0c573d4354cd585476a5e26461602/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:29:37.457Z Delhi High Court denies bail to accused in ₹30-crore investment fraud involving 159 victims across 56 FIRs https://lawlens.in/stories/child-labour-prosecutions-involving-social-wrongs-cannot-be-quashed-merely-on-compromise-a-9c47f6564d094743869e0d6b391b7558/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:29:32.621Z Child-labour prosecutions involving social wrongs cannot be quashed merely on compromise after evidence begins. https://lawlens.in/stories/ignoring-contractual-written-notice-requirements-and-shifting-the-burden-of-proof-renders-6ea534335c5a4cf0bfc0a279e3b75d54/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:08:01.506Z Ignoring contractual written-notice requirements and shifting the burden of proof renders an arbitral award patently illegal. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-retiring-under-svrs-after-ten-years-service-are-entitled-to-proportionate-pensio-c328dc75bba545e8bfdb53015e7587a8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:07:11.224Z Employees retiring under SVRS after ten years’ service are entitled to proportionate pension. https://lawlens.in/stories/exclusion-of-natural-heirs-alone-does-not-invalidate-a-duly-proved-will-8be3c440375741809cb7f9e791a33e0d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:02:47.499Z Exclusion of natural heirs alone does not invalidate a duly proved Will. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-daughter-in-laws-shared-household-residence-right-is-not-indefeasible-after-the-owner-wi-d313146955dc4db4beb0b3fc148f2d6e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:02:31.572Z A daughter-in-law’s shared-household residence right is not indefeasible after the owner withdraws permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unsuccessful-subsequent-challenge-to-a-registered-sale-deed-cannot-defeat-conveyed-car-8d699122d69d44dabff94fb2f503b0e8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:02:18.499Z An unsuccessful subsequent challenge to a registered sale deed cannot defeat conveyed car-parking rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/parties-cannot-reopen-evidence-or-recall-witnesses-under-order-xviii-rule-17-to-fill-gaps-af642e43827d41febf7187d93886a18d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:01:55.671Z Parties cannot reopen evidence or recall witnesses under Order XVIII Rule 17 to fill gaps, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bidder-lacking-requisite-experience-has-no-locus-to-challenge-tender-eligibility-criteri-7ea9b566ee4e465d9d7f2aeab29895d2/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:49:09.946Z A bidder lacking requisite experience has no locus to challenge tender eligibility criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-claims-tribunals-must-decide-claims-on-merits-after-framing-issues-not-dism-9a0ae6008958428a8b7a28c89f025468/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:46:26.386Z Motor Accident Claims Tribunals must decide claims on merits after framing issues, not dismiss them for default. https://lawlens.in/stories/cancellation-of-advance-increments-is-valid-pending-claims-must-be-considered-under-the-lu-2c83c31899874caf8c82a1292c7069c5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:46:15.457Z Cancellation of advance increments is valid; pending claims must be considered under the lump-sum incentive scheme. https://lawlens.in/stories/pay-revision-may-stand-but-delayed-recovery-of-excess-salary-without-employee-misrepresent-04890f6e14904f70b393fc39cfbe7bc5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:46:07.429Z Pay revision may stand, but delayed recovery of excess salary without employee misrepresentation is impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-corruption-allegations-against-judicial-personnel-warrant-dismissal-of-vex-17ba2b4357034285b1fac74f1a59ed4b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:45:06.573Z Unsubstantiated corruption allegations against judicial personnel warrant dismissal of vexatious writ petitions with costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantive-sentence-reduced-to-period-undergone-upon-enhancement-of-fine-while-conviction-9b6e57b33aa348e0bd28584f2f878473/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:43:52.452Z Substantive sentence reduced to period undergone upon enhancement of fine, while conviction remains upheld. https://lawlens.in/stories/assessment-order-remanded-for-reconsideration-upon-payment-of-50-of-the-disputed-tax-53d7293968304dc8836d636ce60a71cf/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:43:40.456Z Assessment order remanded for reconsideration upon payment of 50% of the disputed tax. https://lawlens.in/stories/impugned-assessment-order-set-aside-and-remanded-subject-to-verification-of-25-tax-payment-3032698a888844d981ecf114a7586b25/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:43:38.314Z Impugned assessment order set aside and remanded subject to verification of 25% tax payment or recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/lawyers-indecent-behaviour-in-court-premises-can-invite-disciplinary-action-even-if-unrela-2dfc4a00ec9648ec8be72dfcd35d89db/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:40:35.484Z Lawyers’ indecent behaviour in court premises can invite disciplinary action even if unrelated to court proceedings: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-courts-cannot-overturn-concurrent-section-138-convictions-absent-perversity-or-59c3de18e7804f7fb5dad8b7b2df4824/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:37:44.065Z Revisional courts cannot overturn concurrent Section 138 convictions absent perversity or glaring legal error. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-foreign-party-alone-does-not-make-an-award-foreign-the-arbitral-seat-determines-enforcea-839d3c7814c54690b89b4f43136842b8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:37:39.903Z A foreign party alone does not make an award foreign; the arbitral seat determines enforceability. https://lawlens.in/stories/industrial-tribunals-must-assess-workplace-misconduct-on-preponderance-of-probabilities-no-8a583accc3a548ff8d5342c7a4b9a3db/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:35:38.024Z Industrial tribunals must assess workplace misconduct on preponderance of probabilities, not criminal-proof standards. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-land-tribunal-order-is-void-unless-signed-by-every-member-who-heard-the-case-34f7e71e6655438987d3950ea2473f28/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:27:03.152Z A Land Tribunal order is void unless signed by every member who heard the case. https://lawlens.in/stories/biological-father-of-monk-not-entitled-to-enhanced-accident-compensation-after-son-renounc-118a2278b49c434f9c72e66f2d767c8b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:25:09.316Z Biological father of monk not entitled to enhanced accident compensation after son renounced worldly ties, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/broiler-hens-constitute-livestock-and-goods-making-accidental-loss-covered-under-the-motor-ea21b1ad26784475b08f2f1bfe3e00c7/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:24:46.025Z Broiler hens constitute livestock and goods, making accidental loss covered under the motor insurance policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/uapa-investigation-extension-orders-are-interlocutory-and-not-appealable-under-nia-act-rul-f652d3618a944e3b854f9a889173d20a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:22:48.918Z UAPA investigation-extension orders are interlocutory and not appealable under NIA Act, rules Delhi HC; remedy lies under Section 482 CrPC/528 BNSS https://lawlens.in/stories/uninsured-vehicles-to-face-automatic-e-challans-as-supreme-court-orders-technology-based-c-526390969cf4496ba6f0eb5871108897/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:20:12.172Z Uninsured vehicles to face automatic e-challans as Supreme Court orders technology-based checks and extends third-party cover for new cars to 4 years and two-wheelers to 6 years https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-for-prolonged-unauthorised-absence-from-a-disciplined-force-is-justified-absent-1c0a261e1ca24f838693d4c5e88fe22c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:18:24.833Z Dismissal for prolonged unauthorised absence from a disciplined force is justified absent genuine medical justification. https://lawlens.in/stories/final-acquittal-restores-dignity-karnataka-high-court-orders-acquitted-womans-name-masked-50cfeee273684eb0bbe65c999babb135/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:13:45.121Z Final acquittal restores dignity: Karnataka High Court orders acquitted woman’s name masked from digital case records https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compliance-with-section-33-2-b-mandates-back-wages-but-labour-courts-can-still-examine-120ac656f4d94abc912d57b2f7db746b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:11:35.656Z Non-compliance with Section 33(2)(b) mandates back wages, but Labour Courts can still examine misconduct, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/after-two-sexual-harassment-complaints-against-a-medical-professor-karnataka-hc-keeps-him-5c2e740dea1548afb76d9d7e51d79fcc/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:10:46.414Z After two sexual-harassment complaints against a medical professor, Karnataka HC keeps him suspended and orders action against officials who backed his reinstatement https://lawlens.in/stories/5-3-crore-fake-government-job-racket-allegations-karnataka-high-court-refuses-to-quash-fir-d0a81cd485f040b1966223e16ddda6a8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:08:59.407Z ₹5.3-crore fake government job racket allegations: Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against father-daughter duo https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-may-be-amended-to-add-omitted-specific-performance-relief-where-its-substantive-c-0b7288e909864e7f83f2cfd5cc5a00a9/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:08:58.708Z A plaint may be amended to add omitted specific-performance relief where its substantive case remains unchanged. https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-moratorium-does-not-shield-company-directors-from-cheque-bounce-prosecution-delhi-hc-r-febb883651e140ec8a44eecf16782497/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:02:36.428Z IBC moratorium does not shield company directors from cheque-bounce prosecution, Delhi HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/alleged-forgery-makes-limitation-and-declaratory-relief-mixed-questions-unsuitable-for-rej-5c3eb018b0f94508b8a927ec64739c7b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:58:07.522Z Alleged forgery makes limitation and declaratory relief mixed questions unsuitable for rejection under Order VII Rule 11. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-permissive-occupant-cannot-acquire-title-by-adverse-possession-regardless-of-possession-86286648201043d487b3850206f2f414/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:54:55.447Z A permissive occupant cannot acquire title by adverse possession, regardless of possession duration. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-competent-disciplinary-authority-or-its-delegatee-may-validly-institute-disciplin-17d6abb49ee4456a8ec0c21596d770d3/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:53:51.144Z Only the competent disciplinary authority or its delegatee may validly institute disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-final-adjudication-binds-subsequent-trustees-litigating-the-same-trust-issue-under-the-s-6c7c105796144b7a808591004847c086/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:52:07.782Z A final adjudication binds subsequent trustees litigating the same trust issue under the same title. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-ticket-and-accidental-fall-establish-bona-fide-travel-alleged-self-negligence-does-b1b96a78ae36430c8b9d7c71fe0f0b25/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:51:22.773Z A valid ticket and accidental fall establish bona fide travel; alleged self-negligence does not defeat compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/five-year-delay-in-challenging-land-acquisition-award-rejected-gujarat-high-court-directs-7d136f44acf247539a38c1c18c76794f/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:50:49.022Z Five-year delay in challenging land acquisition award rejected; Gujarat High Court directs action to fix negligent officer’s personal liability https://lawlens.in/stories/for-a-15-year-old-deceased-compensation-requires-40-future-prospects-and-a-multiplier-of-1-6d07fc8766a946f18364916a5f35ea93/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:50:01.235Z For a 15-year-old deceased, compensation requires 40% future prospects and a multiplier of 15. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-account-for-multiple-income-sources-future-prospects-and-0266a9beae8443698fa8c7cbc665a106/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:48:04.281Z Motor accident compensation must account for multiple income sources, future prospects, and the deceased’s correct age-based multiplier. https://lawlens.in/stories/income-of-injured-student-claimants-must-be-assessed-using-minimum-wages-for-skilled-worke-19377415323f49e3a35a107171db272c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:47:56.517Z Income of injured student claimants must be assessed using minimum wages for skilled workers. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-for-negligent-driving-causing-death-may-be-quashed-on-settlement-absent-evidence-of-ra-b42df77a7e2240a5bbdb0b4e6f8fd8f6/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:47:40.602Z FIR for negligent driving causing death may be quashed on settlement absent evidence of rashness or negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-appellate-authorities-must-pass-reasoned-speaking-orders-addressing-every-gro-bc8d068fec024dcba0cc3a80168c9b26/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:45:56.913Z Disciplinary appellate authorities must pass reasoned, speaking orders addressing every ground raised in appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-qualify-mandatory-cpct-within-the-stipulated-period-justifies-termination-a-bca-29fd422a8a2d4a1eba1b9e7bbda39942/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:45:46.452Z Failure to qualify mandatory CPCT within the stipulated period justifies termination; a BCA degree is no substitute. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-deceased-businessmen-average-income-from-prior-income-tax-returns-determines-loss-of-d-6f71413f5ca7490cbba9369898f33cd5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:45:21.529Z For deceased businessmen, average income from prior income-tax returns determines loss-of-dependency compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-authority-must-pass-a-reasoned-speaking-order-imposing-punishment-non-speak-0a33f54c63c84ada86ba04b64b5b6427/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:44:56.173Z A disciplinary authority must pass a reasoned, speaking order imposing punishment; non-speaking orders are unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/blacklisting-without-a-specific-show-cause-notice-and-hearing-violates-natural-justice-3865d7823bce476b8465125661c94be5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:40:45.696Z Blacklisting without a specific show-cause notice and hearing violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-correct-mutual-transfer-seniority-and-consider-the-employee-for-promotion-42f9c1071f2342debd35562a17f0e42f/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:39:29.273Z Authorities must correct mutual-transfer seniority and consider the employee for promotion before finalizing the list. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-under-sections-107-150-crpc-do-not-bar-subsequent-prosecution-on-the-same-fact-042f6998f76c4381a555e742a98ecff2/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T09:47:24.059Z Proceedings under Sections 107/150 CrPC do not bar subsequent prosecution on the same facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/converting-compassionate-appointment-from-work-charge-to-regular-establishment-does-not-co-cc3c78e0513540ed849650c96a8c9343/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T09:47:07.692Z Converting compassionate appointment from work-charge to regular establishment does not constitute a fresh appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-recovery-certificates-omission-of-non-mortgaged-property-extinguishes-the-prior-injuncti-b873df11078a4e5487f9e29f83300d95/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T09:45:37.607Z A recovery certificate’s omission of non-mortgaged property extinguishes the prior injunction over it. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2015-unilateral-arbitrator-appointments-remain-valid-when-authorised-by-the-arbitratio-4d3c0af6bc2c4ccf94fb4f6fb55f93dc/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T09:24:35.963Z Pre-2015 unilateral arbitrator appointments remain valid when authorised by the arbitration agreement, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2015-unilateral-arbitrator-appointments-valid-if-authorised-by-contract-only-non-conse-591ba05d45064c1dbdf8b0c477b0e4c3/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T09:08:25.917Z Pre-2015 unilateral arbitrator appointments valid if authorised by contract; only non-consensual appointments are void, rules Bombay High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/unauthorised-state-dispossession-of-private-land-requires-deemed-acquisition-and-payment-o-ebfba42d4a6a40039bf42cbc8e8b870c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T08:46:42.164Z Unauthorised State dispossession of private land requires deemed acquisition and payment of statutory compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/company-must-be-arraigned-in-cheque-bounce-cases-section-319-crpc-cannot-cure-the-omission-8b9bf08288ef411a8fd79eda7aa2eabd/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T08:25:01.547Z Company must be arraigned in cheque-bounce cases; Section 319 CrPC cannot cure the omission, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/section-3-1-x-requires-intentional-caste-based-insult-or-humiliation-in-a-place-within-pub-cbbc96c764b14475909ceea9a1c047c0/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:51:50.065Z Section 3(1)(x) requires intentional caste-based insult or humiliation in a place within public view. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-absence-of-a-railway-ticket-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-under-section-bab875cf46dd41b8a748c6d9f1e5a79f/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:51:08.385Z Mere absence of a railway ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status under Section 124A. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-amendment-cannot-be-permitted-after-prior-rejection-and-prolonged-inaction-by-th-a738a73c64304f07a0728794e3025232/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:51:05.660Z A belated amendment cannot be permitted after prior rejection and prolonged inaction by the applicant. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-imported-seeds-processed-and-used-for-sowing-purposes-are-exempt-from-vat-purchase-tax-e425da82081445cfbcce1b3d23183463/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:49:01.913Z Non-imported seeds processed and used for sowing purposes are exempt from VAT purchase tax. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-warrants-appellate-interference-only-where-the-trial-courts-findings-are-pervers-77f09d10714f42c5ba585a28e05ce21a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:47:46.857Z Acquittal warrants appellate interference only where the trial court’s findings are perverse or manifestly illegal. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-may-direct-admission-of-an-appeal-despite-section-249-4-a-non-compliance-where-ta-4124809eed4b4e78bd62cda586b170d1/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:47:43.741Z Tribunal may direct admission of an appeal despite Section 249(4)(a) non-compliance where tax is subsequently paid. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-after-inter-service-transfer-accrues-from-appointment-to-the-transferred-post-no-88628ed80b374747af0871b41458b3f4/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:46:09.634Z Seniority after inter-service transfer accrues from appointment to the transferred post, not prior service. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-hindu-joint-family-karta-may-compromise-coparcenary-property-without-court-permission-8a516c55f89e469f8151fed5e8177afa/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:46:00.301Z A Hindu joint family Karta may compromise coparcenary property without court permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-ordinarily-not-be-exercised-while-a-statutory-departmental-appeal-323f539588644f53aa9452ee9fc104b6/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:44:17.906Z Writ jurisdiction should ordinarily not be exercised while a statutory departmental appeal remains pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-amendment-cannot-withdraw-an-original-plea-to-introduce-a-mutually-destructive-ca-c87dd8b32cd64865989b6b6e8f00fbb8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:43:48.655Z A plaint amendment cannot withdraw an original plea to introduce a mutually destructive case. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-may-be-enhanced-for-injuries-and-treatment-needs-despite-unquantified-permane-9fb2d11ed7c94cd2b4f3bb3f716d8110/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:42:50.946Z Compensation may be enhanced for injuries and treatment needs despite unquantified permanent disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-ordinarily-not-be-invoked-for-fir-registration-when-statutory-mag-87610a8b7b3f4070b0a0b1dfdabc1c14/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:42:50.802Z Writ jurisdiction should ordinarily not be invoked for FIR registration when statutory Magistrate remedy exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-175-3-bnss-requires-recorded-satisfaction-that-police-investigation-is-necessary-b-19a677b407ad48a1920e4e27c6ca582b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:05:36.182Z Section 175(3) BNSS requires recorded satisfaction that police investigation is necessary before directing FIR registration. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-40-cannot-devolve-upon-heirs-a-tenancy-terminated-during-the-tenants-lifetime-dae85cc2fc634fad89b969109359bfc8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:56:34.343Z Section 40 cannot devolve upon heirs a tenancy terminated during the tenant’s lifetime. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-absence-of-income-evidence-motor-accident-compensation-must-apply-skilled-minimum-wages-e292fe3db59743119a0e53cacf236516/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:52:49.678Z In absence of income evidence, motor accident compensation must apply skilled minimum wages and 40% future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/questions-of-limitation-concerning-proposed-arbitral-claims-fall-within-the-tribunals-doma-4d7b2234fd534c0fb0a380986d9301c9/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:52:05.886Z Questions of limitation concerning proposed arbitral claims fall within the tribunal’s domain, not Section 11 jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-125-4-bars-maintenance-where-a-wife-voluntarily-lives-separately-without-sufficien-d941baf4a07b4418a69b2e1f31d327f2/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:50:53.569Z Section 125(4) bars maintenance where a wife voluntarily lives separately without sufficient reason. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-may-be-assessed-on-earning-capacity-despite-absence-of-documentary-income-proo-33992cf97ae243219351c54bb5eb25e5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:50:17.848Z Maintenance may be assessed on earning capacity despite absence of documentary income proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-income-is-unproved-motor-accident-compensation-must-be-assessed-on-prevailing-skille-5036bcb246fc43c8a74c6c4eae386dca/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:48:28.669Z Where income is unproved, motor accident compensation must be assessed on prevailing skilled-worker minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-include-future-prospects-the-age-based-multiplier-one-fou-102def8cf1e6419980270a7344b1379a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:47:48.890Z Motor accident compensation must include future prospects, the age-based multiplier, one-fourth deduction, and consortium for all eligible claimants. https://lawlens.in/stories/magistrates-can-grant-interim-child-custody-under-the-domestic-violence-act-despite-family-f57c86b2e58c4f42914b7f6d8d7de71d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:47:40.544Z Magistrates can grant interim child custody under the Domestic Violence Act despite Family Court jurisdiction, Allahabad High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/general-departmental-delays-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-condoning-review-filing-fde8ca4155bc46b184c639ca964e27a6/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:46:20.176Z General departmental delays do not constitute sufficient cause for condoning review filing delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-re-evaluate-examination-answer-keys-absent-clear-demonstrable-material-error-2f5688f954774b50841a716f120e3d3c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:46:16.282Z Courts cannot re-evaluate examination answer keys absent clear, demonstrable material error. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-compoundable-criminal-proceedings-on-voluntary-compromise-where-c-46ce5f80d05c4099b7955926258bf851/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:45:50.731Z High Court may quash non-compoundable criminal proceedings on voluntary compromise where continuation serves no purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/pmla-case-transfer-is-premature-until-special-court-takes-cognizance-madras-high-court-rul-e760cf437348482486583192db99d426/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:44:36.041Z PMLA case transfer is premature until Special Court takes cognizance, Madras High Court rules; near-concluded corruption trial to continue https://lawlens.in/stories/gang-rape-and-related-serious-offences-cannot-be-quashed-solely-on-the-basis-of-compromise-713e7d579b2a4fdd94989871075c48c8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:43:53.087Z Gang rape and related serious offences cannot be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/offences-involving-forgery-cheating-and-fraudulent-withdrawals-cannot-be-quashed-solely-on-b0541998c3ca40f192902e22794b98e5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:43:47.912Z Offences involving forgery, cheating, and fraudulent withdrawals cannot be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/bullet-train-power-line-gets-mangrove-felling-clearance-but-maharashtra-must-create-affore-5127c4b56ee1485891fa295b13097988/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:25:43.352Z Bullet Train power line gets mangrove-felling clearance, but Maharashtra must create afforestation land banks and a public monitoring portal: Bombay High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/wifes-greater-hardship-and-pending-proceedings-at-her-residence-justify-transfer-of-matrim-2c3b4ab78d154d4ab04b7deb38816b59/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T05:47:32.866Z Wife’s greater hardship and pending proceedings at her residence justify transfer of matrimonial proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-suspicion-from-inter-partner-capital-transactions-cannot-justify-reopening-without-ma-71ee373156b94e42aa1f6d063bdbb004/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T05:47:27.861Z Mere suspicion from inter-partner capital transactions cannot justify reopening without material showing income escapement. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-disclosure-and-alibi-claims-requiring-trial-appreciation-do-not-justify-granting-s-1ea85a3ee82a4b98902e3efc9600639f/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T05:45:49.461Z Delayed disclosure and alibi claims requiring trial appreciation do not justify granting second bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-pay-scale-claim-after-retirement-permits-only-notional-fixation-for-pension-not-47f88acb15de47788c49a41a8a20ca08/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T05:45:31.317Z A belated pay-scale claim after retirement permits only notional fixation for pension, not arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/admitted-signatures-render-handwriting-examination-unnecessary-where-cheque-particulars-we-4b3631f1f6294b13b04e0d63da8e9bcf/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T05:43:09.190Z Admitted signatures render handwriting examination unnecessary where cheque particulars were filled by another person. https://lawlens.in/stories/winding-up-proceedings-render-challenges-to-prior-asset-auctions-infructuous-claims-must-b-6d131c23e627483caa39f3ef79d2f971/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T04:43:41.412Z Winding-up proceedings render challenges to prior asset auctions infructuous; claims must be pursued before the Liquidator. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-of-one-of-two-partners-automatically-dissolves-the-firm-heirs-do-not-become-partners-d3f7a8a28b3445f9add2fa19eac3f2ab/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T18:20:11.191Z Death of one of two partners automatically dissolves the firm; heirs do not become partners. https://lawlens.in/stories/inquest-report-cannot-replace-final-police-report-karnataka-hc-directs-police-to-complete-3d51c47d2773446dafe56b1b9d172fa6/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T18:18:48.469Z Inquest report cannot replace final police report, Karnataka HC directs police to complete investigation and report before Magistrate https://lawlens.in/stories/solitary-instagram-compliment-does-not-amount-to-voyeurism-stalking-or-insult-to-a-womans-a2aeabe0e3e3495a8ff258780595ca5c/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T18:18:17.215Z Solitary Instagram compliment does not amount to voyeurism, stalking or insult to a woman’s modesty, Karnataka High Court rules; quashes FIR against student https://lawlens.in/stories/an-independently-established-unit-qualifies-for-section-10a-exemption-despite-expansion-of-8104f38d48d44e2fa8e36adca618283b/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T16:46:12.473Z An independently established unit qualifies for Section 10A exemption despite expansion of an existing business. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-proceedings-may-be-transferred-to-the-wifes-jurisdiction-where-travel-causes-s-af22573f439844f0957fd22a321c9e70/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T16:44:11.912Z Matrimonial proceedings may be transferred to the wife’s jurisdiction where travel causes substantial hardship. https://lawlens.in/stories/inability-to-continue-pre-accident-avocation-warrants-assessment-of-100-functional-disabil-2079172ae17045f697c44807ec2e66df/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T16:43:47.797Z Inability to continue pre-accident avocation warrants assessment of 100% functional disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/teachers-cannot-ordinarily-be-assigned-electoral-roll-duties-during-teaching-days-and-scho-af456c1c1fc34cf98b1a32ec5cb8a002/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T16:05:02.295Z Teachers cannot ordinarily be assigned electoral-roll duties during teaching days and school hours. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-matrimonial-suit-may-be-transferred-to-the-wifes-residence-when-distant-travel-causes-su-d76044e25ccc483ea47cd06ab729d2a9/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:52:58.454Z A matrimonial suit may be transferred to the wife’s residence when distant travel causes substantial hardship. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-10as-extension-to-ten-years-applies-to-existing-units-for-the-unexpired-period-a945727dde6743a29e4901b13c59a886/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:51:31.412Z Section 10A’s extension to ten years applies to existing units for the unexpired period. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-proceedings-may-be-transferred-to-the-wifes-residence-where-travel-causes-subs-d65118467dcb4fc2b96f18f2e8cdb66b/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:51:24.245Z Matrimonial proceedings may be transferred to the wife’s residence where travel causes substantial hardship. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-promotions-do-not-bar-rectification-of-wrongful-denial-of-disability-reserved-p-4b6ec3e6b52c4a6f9214b349117a7424/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:50:17.072Z Subsequent promotions do not bar rectification of wrongful denial of disability-reserved promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-reflect-applicable-minimum-wages-future-prospects-and-con-67056cac5f8f42379109f0492bf37a3b/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:50:14.644Z Motor accident compensation must reflect applicable minimum wages, future prospects, and consortium for all eligible claimants. https://lawlens.in/stories/future-loss-compensation-for-an-injured-student-is-based-on-skilled-worker-minimum-wages-w-b5891632628e4493be3c2f958092b876/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:49:10.930Z Future-loss compensation for an injured student is based on skilled-worker minimum wages with future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-sessions-court-rejects-bail-cancellation-remedy-lies-in-inherent-jurisdiction-not-a-318c5f1860a543339d9940f5f9da2089/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:48:05.664Z After Sessions Court rejects bail cancellation, remedy lies in inherent jurisdiction, not a second Section 483(3) application. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-claimants-may-receive-enhanced-just-compensation-without-filing-an-appeal-o-670429a074c74e47b64844e7113ada7b/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:47:51.182Z Motor accident claimants may receive enhanced just compensation without filing an appeal or cross-objections. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-53-requires-exclusion-of-land-covered-by-development-permission-granted-before-sch-f88fc210ba8d4114841badd6a40be489/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:47:10.865Z Section 53 requires exclusion of land covered by development permission granted before scheme declaration. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-person-recorded-as-an-up-krishak-and-in-possession-automatically-acquired-bhumiswami-rig-d49c8919faa24292ae17b6996ddaacc5/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:45:45.926Z A person recorded as an up-krishak and in possession automatically acquired bhumiswami rights under the MPLRC. https://lawlens.in/stories/severe-injuries-preventing-a-heavy-vehicle-driver-from-driving-justify-assessing-functiona-19143036cd16486f9f06d83b98ef0c81/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:44:54.359Z Severe injuries preventing a heavy-vehicle driver from driving justify assessing functional disability at 100%. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fixed-term-licensee-has-no-right-to-remain-after-the-maximum-contractual-extension-expir-10faf96cc3524af29b36a69c5b6ae1fb/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:19:33.628Z A fixed-term licensee has no right to remain after the maximum contractual extension expires. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fixed-term-licensee-has-no-right-to-remain-after-the-maximum-contractual-period-expires-0c96288b57514734988c68c754110e0e/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:19:32.553Z A fixed-term licensee has no right to remain after the maximum contractual period expires. https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-moratorium-does-not-shield-company-directors-from-cheque-bounce-prosecution-delhi-hc-r-dd095b0c8f3a4f35988b007f4c9c2ce7/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T15:18:35.358Z IBC moratorium does not shield company directors from cheque-bounce prosecution, Delhi HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/salary-direction-was-set-aside-pending-adjudication-of-the-employees-disputed-absorption-0b03c76d8ef84f4993dd141c4d953b22/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:45:52.935Z Salary direction was set aside pending adjudication of the employees’ disputed absorption. https://lawlens.in/stories/successive-firs-arising-from-one-continuous-transaction-and-satisfying-the-test-of-samenes-f680ccb54c8548dfaa693f105ca54bdd/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:44:10.812Z Successive FIRs arising from one continuous transaction and satisfying the test of sameness are impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-cancellation-is-impermissible-where-the-authority-waived-an-optional-transfer-requ-33d41f61cf014bee9834f586540ae9ae/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:42:47.317Z Belated cancellation is impermissible where the authority waived an optional transfer requirement through affirmative conduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/surety-requirement-cannot-be-dispensed-with-where-necessary-to-secure-an-accuseds-presence-1468b4ec79994b08804c359ba6026304/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:42:36.912Z Surety requirement cannot be dispensed with where necessary to secure an accused’s presence during trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-quash-firs-under-inherent-jurisdiction-where-allegations-require-appreciatio-c2a84dd4166741e08821f8f4789d4316/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:42:33.960Z Courts cannot quash FIRs under inherent jurisdiction where allegations require appreciation of disputed evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-an-award-attains-finality-payments-are-appropriated-first-toward-interest-absent-a-c-a0833c3010c24781aab23c3ce6f32742/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:32:57.306Z After an award attains finality, payments are appropriated first toward interest absent a contrary agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-moratorium-does-not-shield-company-directors-from-cheque-bounce-prosecution-delhi-hc-r-d60a54678f5d4958bbc7af8ddcf35ef3/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:31:41.374Z IBC moratorium does not shield company directors from cheque-bounce prosecution, Delhi HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-quashing-is-unwarranted-where-a-commercial-transaction-prima-facie-discloses-d-e60e0e884c8f42f99a7cadb347a2eda9/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:31:09.661Z Section 482 quashing is unwarranted where a commercial transaction prima facie discloses dishonest inducement. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-delays-do-not-extend-a-licensees-right-to-possess-beyond-the-maximum-contractual-te-ad7da08b5e334753a1f9beabb235c439/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:10:55.634Z Tender delays do not extend a licensee’s right to possess beyond the maximum contractual term. https://lawlens.in/stories/verified-journey-tickets-and-contemporaneous-records-establish-bona-fide-passenger-status-e1cebcbebbf84290b4bb4eae1180ab07/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:09:40.541Z Verified journey tickets and contemporaneous records establish bona fide passenger status and an untoward incident. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-alone-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-or-an-un-88628725303c42e6bc16c4868bba93b0/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:09:30.138Z Non-recovery of a railway ticket alone does not negate bona fide passenger status or an untoward incident. https://lawlens.in/stories/allowances-forming-part-of-an-employees-pay-packet-must-be-included-when-assessing-motor-a-3f009fb4dba34924bbe53e08856d33a5/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:09:16.197Z Allowances forming part of an employee’s pay packet must be included when assessing motor accident compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-delay-cannot-be-condoned-on-vague-explanations-or-parity-with-similarly-situate-bed3dd58b86f4514a9883d36bebe4cd0/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:06:59.096Z Inordinate delay cannot be condoned on vague explanations or parity with similarly situated litigants. https://lawlens.in/stories/accidental-fall-while-alighting-from-a-train-constitutes-an-untoward-incident-warranting-s-695ced991fd34aeabb36af19c39b2d10/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:06:56.124Z Accidental fall while alighting from a train constitutes an untoward incident warranting statutory compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-delay-cannot-be-condoned-under-section-5-without-a-cogent-credible-explanation-3fb04adea4524bd4a3f16707f44e2380/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:06:34.826Z Inordinate delay cannot be condoned under Section 5 without a cogent, credible explanation. https://lawlens.in/stories/mechanically-granted-sanction-without-application-of-mind-vitiates-prosecution-under-the-p-a0f2fa85602a4c45bab01847ef554aac/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:05:05.072Z Mechanically granted sanction without application of mind vitiates prosecution under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-must-stand-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonable-and-possible-eba161c936624ec4858026a64074f480/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:04:01.171Z An acquittal must stand where the trial court’s view is reasonable and possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-for-electricity-theft-stands-where-prosecution-fails-to-prove-possession-seizure-06c8986abd2b4cc7bdcf0f77b167ce92/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:01:39.770Z Acquittal for electricity theft stands where prosecution fails to prove possession, seizure, and authorized complaint. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-absence-of-a-railway-ticket-or-body-dismemberment-does-not-defeat-untoward-incident-c-b05522d220c047bea931985e7dcb2511/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T14:01:36.644Z Mere absence of a railway ticket or body dismemberment does not defeat untoward-incident compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-in-electricity-theft-prosecution-upheld-where-evidence-failed-to-credibly-connec-650a2d3de0294d7292def77856d307f7/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:59:50.143Z Acquittal in electricity theft prosecution upheld where evidence failed to credibly connect accused to offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-must-stand-where-prosecution-evidence-leaves-reasonable-doubt-and-supports-two-p-0bb605d0fa714ab59ab32b4d1016d061/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:59:16.473Z Acquittal must stand where prosecution evidence leaves reasonable doubt and supports two possible views. https://lawlens.in/stories/truck-driver-held-100-negligent-where-rear-end-impact-caused-the-motorcycle-to-strike-the-cef8283bb8f04766ab56f1fcb2342fc5/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:56:12.142Z Truck driver held 100% negligent where rear-end impact caused the motorcycle to strike the road divider. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-doubtful-dying-declaration-unsupported-by-evidence-of-continuous-cruelty-cannot-sustain-9e98ccd4481343c48ce9eb374d1d12dc/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:55:28.277Z A doubtful dying declaration unsupported by evidence of continuous cruelty cannot sustain conviction for abetment of suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-partition-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-under-order-vii-rule-11-d-where-limitation-turns-on-dc4b71d14a3e4bc9953433e734f02dd9/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:54:15.111Z A partition plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) where limitation turns on disputed ouster and knowledge. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-fir-quashed-under-section-482-where-allegations-were-omnibus-unsupported-and-m-2daaba7197f34ede9d2ec69dbd569f0e/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:54:13.725Z Matrimonial FIR quashed under Section 482 where allegations were omnibus, unsupported, and manifestly mala fide. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-inordinate-delay-cannot-be-condoned-merely-on-liberal-or-parity-based-consider-0561b975bc9249e0a9dd34ca7957d09d/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:54:12.935Z Unexplained inordinate delay cannot be condoned merely on liberal or parity-based considerations. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-quashed-under-section-482-where-bald-allegations-lacked-essential-offence-ingredients-2e40ef00b5ca4fee814c7c437e1cfa84/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:51:46.578Z FIR quashed under Section 482 where bald allegations lacked essential offence ingredients and were a counterblast. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-upholds-sugar-export-ban-rejects-exporters-plea-to-honour-pre-paid-overs-7110f17edc0a44e4bcb0f683541e233a/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:50:09.945Z Bombay High Court upholds sugar export ban, rejects exporters’ plea to honour pre-paid overseas contracts in public interest https://lawlens.in/stories/review-cannot-re-agitate-conclusively-decided-issues-or-operate-as-an-appeal-in-disguise-8ad58206ad7f49f3a934d18fa5769c45/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:48:57.857Z Review cannot re-agitate conclusively decided issues or operate as an appeal in disguise. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-except-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-secured-in-fixed-deposits-284f3df4f6264260bf2a9c69b78754ab/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:46:45.961Z Banks must unfreeze accounts except disputed cyber-fraud amounts secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-de-aa957cd2dc73468f9aad62b248f16bc5/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:45:18.565Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-may-remain-secured-the-balance-must-be-defreezed-pending-43f71077c8924e8eb8469d0b682eee6b/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:44:45.547Z Only disputed cyber-fraud amounts may remain secured; the balance must be defreezed pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-87755c5eb7514ab0ae01335131dcba7e/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:44:44.135Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/accounts-must-be-unfrozen-with-disputed-cyber-fraud-sums-held-in-fixed-deposits-pending-ma-f7e87040d18a44c4ba226bff70712141/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:44:41.222Z Accounts must be unfrozen, with disputed cyber-fraud sums held in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/mcocas-continuing-unlawful-activity-requirement-is-syndicate-centric-not-individual-centri-bd95344699ac4e1181fc616be2c60fab/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:36:58.210Z MCOCA’s continuing unlawful activity requirement is syndicate-centric, not individual-centric. https://lawlens.in/stories/railways-liable-to-compensate-passenger-gang-raped-inside-train-even-when-perpetrators-wer-4ed067b7512142daaedfd25cc0ecd544/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T13:33:33.776Z Railways liable to compensate passenger gang-raped inside train even when perpetrators were private persons, Delhi HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-courts-may-invalidate-transfers-made-in-wilful-violation-of-injunctions-notwithst-b768d23b2839449bb122ea6cf344d080/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:59:56.072Z Contempt courts may invalidate transfers made in wilful violation of injunctions, notwithstanding Section 52. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-unproven-criminal-allegations-against-a-deceased-employee-cannot-bar-compassionate-ap-a214bca3d8024e94b2e7d1f3ae9021de/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:55:47.040Z Mere unproven criminal allegations against a deceased employee cannot bar compassionate appointment to dependents. https://lawlens.in/stories/unlaid-statutory-rules-are-unenforceable-pre-amendment-medical-standards-therefore-govern-c9454820a07940ad9af0bc70dec82ce0/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:55:27.710Z Unlaid statutory rules are unenforceable; pre-amendment medical standards therefore govern re-employment eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-13-permits-a-dissolved-society-to-transfer-its-assets-liabilities-and-functions-to-78e3ffd0f1dd41c39b9ba98cef82e69a/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:52:36.069Z Section 13 permits a dissolved society to transfer its assets, liabilities and functions to a Section 25 company. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-misclassification-or-omission-does-not-justify-extended-limitation-absent-deliberate-b72656e9171343ce980752c9305eeb70/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:50:05.255Z Mere misclassification or omission does not justify extended limitation absent deliberate tax evasion. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unregistered-agreement-to-sell-confers-no-title-or-enforceable-proprietary-rights-in-im-34743052ed5e4e7389ecd30b6461a6ee/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:49:57.543Z An unregistered agreement to sell confers no title or enforceable proprietary rights in immovable property. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-cannot-stand-where-an-ante-timed-fir-and-doubtful-eyewitness-testimony-create-r-e1573c81217f4ba897ce0a6672db27c2/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:47:25.333Z Conviction cannot stand where an ante-timed FIR and doubtful eyewitness testimony create reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cannot-be-cancelled-absent-supervening-circumstances-showing-misuse-of-liberty-or-int-59b03a4e34344f2082d3bb0d6070d4d9/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:46:46.927Z Bail cannot be cancelled absent supervening circumstances showing misuse of liberty or interference with justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-denied-where-specific-allegations-show-active-participation-in-co-66876fda934d446ab89ed89e3451f072/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:44:10.019Z Anticipatory bail may be denied where specific allegations show active participation in concealing a subsisting marriage. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-account-freezes-cannot-continue-indefinitely-disputed-funds-must-remain-secure-8e4071f986f44184a1874234daed37f0/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:43:45.659Z Cyber-fraud account freezes cannot continue indefinitely; disputed funds must remain secured pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-linked-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-with-disputed-amounts-secured-in-fixed-d-774bec78ff1a4dbf90775c58352f3dc1/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:43:44.616Z Cyber-fraud-linked bank accounts must be unfrozen, with disputed amounts secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-allegations-cannot-justify-blanket-account-freezing-disputed-funds-must-remain-c0a0e22035784ae5b9233929dcab155d/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:43:43.647Z Cybercrime allegations cannot justify blanket account freezing; disputed funds must remain secured pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-review-cannot-disturb-mcds-policy-compliant-permission-for-public-utility-mobi-37662ea9537540f1b91e8dad814e81ae/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:32:46.320Z Article 226 review cannot disturb MCD’s policy-compliant permission for public-utility mobile towers absent mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-where-custodial-interrogation-is-necessary-to-investigate-cyberfr-7fb19c7883994abd949ec882d7eddd3b/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:31:56.153Z Anticipatory bail denied where custodial interrogation is necessary to investigate cyberfraud’s broader network. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-father-cannot-appropriate-a-childs-investment-corpus-towards-his-independent-maintenance-ea460de31449441e950855fdb0f924b3/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:31:56.119Z A father cannot appropriate a child’s investment corpus towards his independent maintenance obligation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-alleging-fir-manipulation-was-dismissed-as-frivolous-where-the-signed-tehrir-contra-06e7b1983bde41a181392165c2a062b5/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:31:55.643Z A writ alleging FIR manipulation was dismissed as frivolous where the signed tehrir contradicted the petitioner’s claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reasonable-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-under-article-136-absent-perversity-or-manifest-931ab120abab4bf2a2d08358cc6802bc/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:24:34.842Z A reasonable acquittal cannot be reversed under Article 136 absent perversity or manifest illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-is-warranted-where-an-erroneous-finding-of-no-signed-agreement-underpins-the-judgme-ebcb03bfef6a4fdb805fedd5577105cc/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T12:20:03.133Z Review is warranted where an erroneous finding of no signed agreement underpins the judgment. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-unless-the-trial-courts-view-is-perverse-or-demonstrably-u-599a8b719d5541009cd7814fba977fb7/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:49:59.396Z An acquittal cannot be reversed unless the trial court’s view is perverse or demonstrably unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-beyond-four-years-is-impermissible-absent-failure-to-fully-and-truly-disclose-95194e1e966441568784e2ecc9220548/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:49:56.330Z Reassessment beyond four years is impermissible absent failure to fully and truly disclose material facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-natural-gas-transportation-the-state-government-was-appropriate-authority-central-insp-d6a1826fe29c4bd59cbb46a6ef992a80/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:49:40.959Z For natural-gas transportation, the State Government was appropriate authority; Central inspector’s prosecution was unauthorized. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-cannot-be-classified-as-bagayat-without-contemporaneous-proof-of-irrigation-at-the-se-d82462de6d594fc6a423f25c16d70517/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:49:33.262Z Land cannot be classified as Bagayat without contemporaneous proof of irrigation at the Section 4 notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-148-notice-issued-to-a-deceased-assessee-is-invalid-absent-unobjected-submission-ddece0e55f894925afe716d12bae6c22/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:47:20.988Z A Section 148 notice issued to a deceased assessee is invalid absent unobjected submission by the legal representative. https://lawlens.in/stories/protected-witness-identities-under-uapa-require-case-by-case-threat-assessment-and-reasone-c85736d1022c4bbaba6982dbb0007373/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:47:07.707Z Protected witness identities under UAPA require case-by-case threat assessment and reasoned orders, Delhi High Court rulesાયર https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-of-daily-wage-employees-for-misconduct-requires-fair-inquiry-and-nat-fe2d54287e8643c59add6683a4f7d884/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:46:09.975Z Stigmatic termination of daily-wage employees for misconduct requires fair inquiry and natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-of-a-daily-wage-employee-requires-a-fair-disciplinary-inquiry-and-he-9f90b061e3704087adac75754653424e/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:44:58.874Z Stigmatic termination of a daily-wage employee requires a fair disciplinary inquiry and hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/arbitral-award-claim-omitted-from-cirp-extinguished-delhi-hc-orders-return-of-5-52-crore-d-14ab452c8c0444adaaa86ddb2396e6f3/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:43:29.094Z Arbitral award claim omitted from CIRP extinguished; Delhi HC orders return of ₹5.52 crore deposited during challenge https://lawlens.in/stories/prolongation-damages-require-proof-of-actual-loss-or-that-such-loss-was-impossible-to-esta-2a233d41d0b74239952f825f0b21eae3/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:40:45.607Z Prolongation damages require proof of actual loss or that such loss was impossible to establish. https://lawlens.in/stories/436-bighas-of-gurugram-land-held-village-common-land-supreme-court-confirms-vesting-in-pan-1d132c41926f46d09171df9861019156/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:40:27.579Z 436 bighas of Gurugram land held village common land; Supreme Court confirms vesting in panchayat and rejects private ownership claims https://lawlens.in/stories/an-arbitral-award-granting-relief-beyond-submission-and-relying-on-untested-material-is-pa-5596fde749ea4d6f88905080588ae2d3/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T11:39:48.516Z An arbitral award granting relief beyond submission and relying on untested material is partly set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-cannot-quash-pocso-proceedings-by-assessing-defence-materials-or-conducting-a-m-98a288450b894351ba70049b17bc3f45/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T10:45:14.005Z High Court cannot quash POCSO proceedings by assessing defence materials or conducting a mini-trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-cannot-quash-proceedings-under-section-482-by-assessing-evidence-or-conducting-4deee050690e4260b08f85b81c159c13/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T10:44:56.536Z High Court cannot quash proceedings under Section 482 by assessing evidence or conducting a mini-trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-and-charge-sheet-sufficiently-establish-negligence-in-motor-accident-claims-absent-eye-860a11fc9fd241b1911e254953c37dac/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T10:44:07.614Z FIR and charge-sheet sufficiently establish negligence in motor accident claims absent eyewitness testimony. https://lawlens.in/stories/catastrophically-disabled-childs-compensation-raised-to-83-38-lakh-supreme-court-treats-fu-6c3f1b4ccb3143e594e477dab920b3d9/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T10:44:01.416Z Catastrophically disabled child’s compensation raised to ₹83.38 lakh; Supreme Court treats functional disability as 100% and awards lifelong care costs https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-drt-proceedings-do-not-automatically-stay-sarfaesi-action-but-courts-should-not-co-d1d2c4ca7802413183d6c4734033b33e/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T09:45:28.631Z Pending DRT proceedings do not automatically stay SARFAESI action, but courts should not compel time-bound dispossession. https://lawlens.in/stories/irregular-cooperative-society-appointments-made-contrary-to-rule-149-cannot-be-sustained-91578a31503e48ed9ffc517bfaeb3814/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T09:45:00.840Z Irregular cooperative society appointments made contrary to Rule 149 cannot be sustained. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appointment-made-in-violation-of-a-court-order-is-void-ab-initio-and-requires-no-hearin-8d0b6211abba4454b4a2bb4db080c6fa/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T09:44:11.016Z An appointment made in violation of a court order is void ab initio and requires no hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-unexplained-departmental-delay-renders-continued-suspension-and-belated-discipli-332d1c4d11564475949fd1205e3d507d/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T09:43:35.632Z Prolonged, unexplained departmental delay renders continued suspension and belated disciplinary proceedings unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-decades-delayed-compassionate-appointment-claim-is-untenable-when-penurious-circumstance-692ab9ac7d7746b3951059201f48f334/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T09:42:59.865Z A decades-delayed compassionate appointment claim is untenable when penurious circumstances no longer persist. https://lawlens.in/stories/retrospective-regularisation-cannot-be-claimed-after-accepting-a-compromise-based-regular-b166b751736546cb9c4113b2d85a7ff7/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T09:42:58.863Z Retrospective regularisation cannot be claimed after accepting a compromise-based regular appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/protected-witness-identities-under-uapa-require-case-by-case-threat-assessment-and-reasone-2ab1dca9e56544f7be34e861510cbd8f/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T09:24:37.851Z Protected witness identities under UAPA require case-by-case threat assessment and reasoned orders, Delhi High Court rulesાયર https://lawlens.in/stories/a-stayed-blacklisting-order-remains-disclosable-nondisclosure-renders-the-bidders-tender-n-9d6c5d56611544f69bc114e7d5ff0014/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T09:17:54.474Z A stayed blacklisting order remains disclosable; nondisclosure renders the bidder’s tender non-responsive. https://lawlens.in/stories/labour-reference-restored-despite-employers-prolonged-negligence-conditional-on-payment-of-8f4b39be8bc647b2b79131cf01a9ac9c/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T08:43:46.676Z Labour reference restored despite employer’s prolonged negligence, conditional on payment of costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-reflect-actual-earning-capacity-loss-not-merely-certified-physi-dca6db5e869a43b8bfd8477f05fcc355/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T08:11:40.855Z Functional disability must reflect actual earning-capacity loss, not merely certified physical impairment. https://lawlens.in/stories/loss-of-income-compensation-must-reflect-medically-supported-treatment-duration-enhanced-h-45583b8ffa0444b093984f4123321628/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T07:58:04.972Z Loss-of-income compensation must reflect medically supported treatment duration, enhanced here from three months to six months. https://lawlens.in/stories/mutation-based-on-a-registered-will-cannot-be-denied-merely-due-to-pending-civil-proceedin-01570daae3d5416eb3c189a4c4b95063/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T07:45:52.046Z Mutation based on a registered Will cannot be denied merely due to pending civil proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-court-cannot-reverse-acquittal-where-the-trial-courts-evidence-based-view-is-8bf71e7ef13340b286ebc596c51848a2/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T07:44:03.438Z An appellate court cannot reverse acquittal where the trial court’s evidence-based view is reasonably possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/res-judicata-cannot-bar-an-independent-pathway-claim-by-a-non-party-litigant-95f9f559c8614a1c870abd8eb9aad35c/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T07:44:00.866Z Res judicata cannot bar an independent pathway claim by a non-party litigant. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cooperative-society-cannot-withdraw-a-court-submitted-noc-on-grounds-conclusively-adjudi-8464d3a6f49f43c2a4adeb5e4483dc0d/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T07:04:58.374Z A cooperative society cannot withdraw a court-submitted NOC on grounds conclusively adjudicated. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-acquisition-collectors-must-promptly-forward-timely-section-64-reference-applications-5eb31851fb364202bf0f9868263e3254/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T07:04:49.428Z Land Acquisition Collectors Must Promptly Forward Timely Section 64 Reference Applications to the Reference Court https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-cannot-enforce-website-updating-where-the-institutions-recognition-has-been-withd-da58b10a6ba5477bb69d21796666ac55/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T07:03:42.301Z Contempt cannot enforce website updating where the institution’s recognition has been withdrawn. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-injunction-breaches-need-not-automatically-be-proved-beyond-reasonable-doubt-rules-e935d968d8504825894494776dcf50ea/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T06:57:58.926Z Interim injunction breaches need not automatically be proved beyond reasonable doubt, rules Bombay High Court in trademark dispute https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-proceedings-may-be-transferred-to-the-wifes-residence-to-avoid-hardship-and-co-01bf39f5c93d42898df70f31991beed6/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T06:50:14.158Z Matrimonial proceedings may be transferred to the wife’s residence to avoid hardship and consolidate pending suits. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-suits-may-be-transferred-to-the-wifes-forum-to-consolidate-interconnected-main-d2d924fae82f413c8938ebd3ac62977d/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T06:49:15.169Z Matrimonial suits may be transferred to the wife’s forum to consolidate interconnected maintenance proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-suit-transferred-to-wifes-jurisdiction-for-consolidation-with-related-maintena-81ae006b30ae40aeb13fe32728cd7d83/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T06:48:07.022Z Matrimonial suit transferred to wife’s jurisdiction for consolidation with related maintenance proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-seamans-proven-income-loss-must-include-employment-allowances-and-the-actual-incapacity-946560c357c44104a9e0c7b15320638b/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T06:46:57.968Z A seaman’s proven income loss must include employment allowances and the actual incapacity period within his duty cycle. https://lawlens.in/stories/rape-fir-quashed-where-evidence-indicated-a-consensual-relationship-and-retaliatory-compla-64deb1c85511478eaf16eb148994f8e4/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T06:46:18.291Z Rape FIR quashed where evidence indicated a consensual relationship and retaliatory complaint following alleged financial fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-claimed-as-a-vested-right-absent-an-employers-policy-10acc5ccfe5e47b5ae894b33561f08e3/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T06:45:35.530Z Compassionate appointment cannot be claimed as a vested right absent an employer’s policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/madhya-pradesh-high-court-rejects-choose-your-relief-decree-orders-specific-performance-of-5f2cdbec4c634935b308550ade9cabbc/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T06:45:06.052Z Madhya Pradesh High Court rejects “choose-your-relief” decree, orders specific performance of land sale agreement https://lawlens.in/stories/sexual-harassment-fir-quashed-where-consensual-relationship-and-retaliatory-counterblast-w-41a467fd27f544e0bd36420e4e6ee3dd/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T06:45:01.986Z Sexual-harassment FIR quashed where consensual relationship and retaliatory counterblast were apparent from the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-498a-applies-to-live-in-relationships-akin-to-marriage-if-intent-to-marry-is-shown-99732cee086a4def80eea998736ddbc4/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T06:21:16.763Z Section 498A applies to live-in relationships akin to marriage if intent to marry is shown, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-gift-deed-expressly-conditioned-on-maintenance-is-revocable-upon-the-donees-failure-to-m-fff8c017760f47b2b16ca71d64794702/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T05:48:30.539Z A gift deed expressly conditioned on maintenance is revocable upon the donee’s failure to maintain the donor. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-ordinarily-cannot-be-invoked-against-remand-orders-absent-patent-jurisdi-013437419ec94393afb3d1e7e80c4635/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T05:45:37.044Z Writ jurisdiction ordinarily cannot be invoked against remand orders absent patent jurisdictional error or manifest injustice. https://lawlens.in/stories/compromise-in-a-non-compoundable-offence-may-justify-sentence-reduction-without-setting-as-b19243d05dac46ed96bee943fee11f9a/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T05:43:29.905Z Compromise in a non-compoundable offence may justify sentence reduction without setting aside conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-protection-must-be-reasoned-where-continued-externment-may-render-the-statutory-ap-ebbbe11acbb14c428dd246ab5eedcc5d/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T05:43:11.441Z Interim protection must be reasoned where continued externment may render the statutory appeal illusory. https://lawlens.in/stories/orders-affecting-a-bona-fide-purchasers-title-without-hearing-violate-natural-justice-and-a02dcae6548b4e3d8d3eecb644a2b4b0/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T05:42:54.956Z Orders affecting a bona fide purchaser’s title without hearing violate natural justice and are unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantive-sentence-reduced-to-six-years-considering-mitigating-circumstances-and-substan-a9604157fc8b4c8e9276cd318eb98fa0/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T05:42:52.316Z Substantive sentence reduced to six years considering mitigating circumstances and substantial incarceration. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-on-compromise-refused-where-the-injured-victims-capacity-to-consent-was-unverifie-f14c039184684c11b2a071746ba00399/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T04:43:07.458Z Quashing on compromise refused where the injured victim’s capacity to consent was unverified. https://lawlens.in/stories/rajasthan-hc-authorities-cannot-retrospectively-debar-candidates-from-recruitment-after-al-3ed869315b5b4ce5b318c54aec0ad57d/ LawLens en 2026-08-02T18:45:09.238Z Rajasthan HC: Authorities cannot retrospectively debar candidates from recruitment after allowing them to complete the selection process without a hearing https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-must-impound-an-insufficiently-stamped-instrument-before-determining-its-admissibi-393c7d00531742299c7d8b20deb6558e/ LawLens en 2026-08-02T18:44:32.639Z A court must impound an insufficiently stamped instrument before determining its admissibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-memorandum-recording-an-antecedent-family-arrangement-requires-neither-registration-nor-aadd1deb769c46039ec533e3bf0da37b/ LawLens en 2026-08-02T18:44:03.733Z A memorandum recording an antecedent family arrangement requires neither registration nor stamping. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-xxxix-rule-7-cpc-permits-local-inspection-to-assist-adjudication-of-temporary-injunc-6de59cc10c354953b41193a2f38ba761/ LawLens en 2026-08-02T18:44:03.378Z Order XXXIX Rule 7 CPC permits local inspection to assist adjudication of temporary injunction applications.