https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-arising-from-separate-work-orders-require-separate-arbitral-references-894f9c64b3b5437091a9d2d9503d5fdb/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:32:10.466Z Disputes arising from separate work orders require separate arbitral references. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fresh-arbitrator-may-be-appointed-for-disputes-excluded-from-an-earlier-arbitral-referen-f7e05ed77e19445f83e0c29fc5143b54/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:30:00.676Z A fresh arbitrator may be appointed for disputes excluded from an earlier arbitral reference. https://lawlens.in/stories/foreign-nationals-possess-no-enforceable-right-to-enter-india-visa-issuance-remains-sovere-70e3e057d91743e7b241c9fc36fa7e61/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:27:50.576Z Foreign nationals possess no enforceable right to enter India; visa issuance remains sovereign discretion. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-arising-under-a-separate-work-order-require-a-distinct-arbitral-reference-042f1e63996c41a29068d012441cccfe/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:27:48.764Z Disputes arising under a separate work order require a distinct arbitral reference. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-daily-wage-employees-regularisation-claims-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-want-8f01e1801c544d728c8c5013e34164d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:24:57.488Z Long-serving daily-wage employees’ regularisation claims cannot be rejected solely for want of sanctioned posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-scuttle-disciplinary-proceedings-absent-demonstrated-procedural-v-5dad24c722f441b8b7b740b6d63c01c7/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:24:37.857Z Writ jurisdiction cannot scuttle disciplinary proceedings absent demonstrated procedural violation or prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/issues-involving-mixed-questions-of-law-and-fact-arising-from-pleadings-cannot-be-struck-o-57fd506bcd024a6eacc7d65a24e6e0a1/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:24:37.371Z Issues involving mixed questions of law and fact arising from pleadings cannot be struck out before trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/claims-arising-from-separate-work-orders-require-separate-arbitral-references-a85d2f249d0049e38504507212795d76/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:23:41.620Z Claims arising from separate work orders require separate arbitral references. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-cannot-compel-a-proposed-accused-to-produce-documents-during-pre-fir-preliminary-ve-cf79b9999ce348fb97fcd7d791044229/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:15:02.809Z Police cannot compel a proposed accused to produce documents during pre-FIR preliminary verification, J&K High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/parties-cannot-confer-territorial-jurisdiction-on-a-court-lacking-inherent-jurisdiction-56a21825d87c491f9eb865daa1cf0025/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:15:02.599Z Parties cannot confer territorial jurisdiction on a court lacking inherent jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-six-year-delay-and-laches-bar-a-covid-19-ex-gratia-compensation-claim-e2770ce9e39843cd827b2cc421bc1731/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:13:46.909Z Unexplained six-year delay and laches bar a COVID-19 ex gratia compensation claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-adjudicate-a-specific-forgery-plea-warrants-remand-under-section-25b-8-of-the-d-0ad3a3fad1594612993a114804c4577e/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:13:45.219Z Failure to adjudicate a specific forgery plea warrants remand under Section 25B(8) of the DRC Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-revision-challenging-an-eviction-order-becomes-infructuous-once-possession-is-delivered-ebe8c1c941cf4d06bb7d313dec9fcc80/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:11:36.240Z A revision challenging an eviction order becomes infructuous once possession is delivered in execution. https://lawlens.in/stories/restoration-of-an-eviction-petition-does-not-revive-the-tenants-forfeited-right-to-seek-le-2ede5ad1e5cd452b8a7142ab9f9791f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:09:25.719Z Restoration of an eviction petition does not revive the tenant’s forfeited right to seek leave to defend. https://lawlens.in/stories/complete-acquittal-for-failure-to-establish-identity-constitutes-honourable-acquittal-for-5a8af462b82843998be147079bc58da9/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:09:20.631Z Complete acquittal for failure to establish identity constitutes honourable acquittal for police recruitment. https://lawlens.in/stories/one-fourth-deduction-for-personal-expenses-is-proper-absent-proof-that-major-sons-lived-se-d521f12973684b259c4740ec8ac7c574/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:04:04.368Z One-fourth deduction for personal expenses is proper absent proof that major sons lived separately. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-conviction-compromise-cannot-compound-non-compoundable-offences-but-may-justify-reduc-e21f90578d0a4247ade4e7335fdb062f/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:03:46.915Z Post-conviction compromise cannot compound non-compoundable offences but may justify reducing sentence to time served. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-conviction-compromise-may-reduce-sentences-for-non-compoundable-offences-without-sett-f7474bfd2d8d4627981646efad4d1cf8/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:03:46.256Z Post-conviction compromise may reduce sentences for non-compoundable offences without setting aside convictions. https://lawlens.in/stories/known-dangerous-tree-branch-leaves-pedestrian-paraplegic-karnataka-high-court-awards-2-77-b9a032d86c1d4a14b2c967a0087e79ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:03:13.288Z Known dangerous tree branch leaves pedestrian paraplegic; Karnataka High Court awards ₹2.77 crore and orders public-safety hazard tracking system https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-merger-does-not-invalidate-cheques-or-defeat-section-138-proceedings-cfb07cad05cb4a948720e3aa4d9797f7/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T11:02:42.968Z Bank merger does not invalidate cheques or defeat Section 138 proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-cannot-compel-alteration-of-a-finalized-sporting-contingent-absent-an-arbitrar-506e4e0df1e8455ba5c15db9e4cd2821/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:57:31.500Z Article 226 cannot compel alteration of a finalized sporting contingent absent an arbitrary eligibility determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-enhanced-by-applying-notified-minimum-wages-while-retaining-30-contributory-n-bc230bddc2a843a3930f446448d14ccb/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:44:23.354Z Compensation enhanced by applying notified minimum wages while retaining 30% contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/income-tax-liability-must-be-deducted-from-deceaseds-augmented-income-when-computing-loss-f191db56596f43c8a91269737d50e765/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:44:21.209Z Income tax liability must be deducted from deceased’s augmented income when computing loss of dependency. https://lawlens.in/stories/reference-to-uma-devi-was-expunged-after-authorities-determined-it-inapplicable-to-the-pet-e8b23e1d0497472993af143c0e7cc029/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:44:18.469Z Reference to Uma Devi was expunged after authorities determined it inapplicable to the petitioners’ regularisation. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-process-similarly-placed-employees-leave-encashment-claims-under-the-1977-813f120e18dd4383ac489a115ea0fad1/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:44:18.405Z Authorities must process similarly placed employees’ leave-encashment claims under the 1977 Rules within 120 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/fair-price-shop-attachment-without-notice-and-hearing-under-clause-16-violates-natural-jus-c214dc431c2542d18b7d0fd67106ae73/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:43:21.786Z Fair price shop attachment without notice and hearing under Clause 16 violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-knowingly-entered-relationship-with-a-married-relative-within-prohibited-degrees-is-not-884169ad2ac7411fbaf39b2505a88d7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:35:28.012Z A knowingly entered relationship with a married relative within prohibited degrees is not a domestic relationship under the DV Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-facts-or-rehear-matters-already-decided-absent-app-5025f975c8394640b8ff6bfe775c5143/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:35:25.467Z Review jurisdiction cannot reappreciate facts or rehear matters already decided absent apparent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-40-udid-disability-certificate-cannot-be-overridden-for-medical-admission-without-be-7c297f828a494c77b5e77b7fe75d199e/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:34:02.605Z Valid 40% UDID disability certificate cannot be overridden for medical admission without better assessment tools, Madras HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-aspirant-with-60-udid-disability-can-join-neet-ug-pwbd-counselling-despite-boards-d8d411c780684299b99345c7ff9bf7a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:34:02.320Z Medical aspirant with 60% UDID disability can join NEET-UG PwBD counselling despite board’s 13% assessment, Madras HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-cannot-be-excluded-from-counselling-solely-because-the-caste-certificates-pres-81f4889925a34d07a3149413c0576b02/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:34:02.114Z A candidate cannot be excluded from counselling solely because the caste certificate’s prescribed format awaits verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-rape-may-be-quashed-where-the-relationship-was-consensual-and-par-a19c56f61fac4185ac4efd0ef01afa31/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:34:01.753Z Criminal proceedings for rape may be quashed where the relationship was consensual and parties voluntarily settle the dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-udid-disability-card-cannot-be-overridden-by-reassessment-using-the-same-equipment-m-221308c252ba44cea3663bb50afcb611/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:34:00.183Z Valid UDID disability card cannot be overridden by reassessment using the same equipment, Madras High Court allows PwBD medical admission participation https://lawlens.in/stories/equal-pay-is-enforceable-where-employees-across-departments-perform-substantially-identica-9e6c4b71d4754242a8792a28493f2e91/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:05:13.776Z Equal pay is enforceable where employees across departments perform substantially identical work under comparable qualifications. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-cannot-justify-successive-bail-when-the-earlier-application-was-rejected-on-merits-32090f7076234fe19d742b0fec864c0c/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T10:04:49.017Z Parity cannot justify successive bail when the earlier application was rejected on merits after considering co-accused’s bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-enhancement-requires-evidence-establishing-additional-loss-or-expenditure-bey-9821d097aa3346bfb4c389f852c02153/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T09:44:28.458Z Compensation enhancement requires evidence establishing additional loss or expenditure beyond the Tribunal’s assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-or-disturb-a-section-203-dismissal-abse-0ca47aa73adc45d8bbb5e26e27abb9b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T09:13:51.942Z Inherent jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence or disturb a Section 203 dismissal absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reargue-a-considered-exercise-of-inherent-powers-absent-patent-4fc03508794b47c6a2e22dfc633730b6/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:55:53.914Z Review jurisdiction cannot reargue a considered exercise of inherent powers absent patent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-sc-st-act-proceedings-on-genuine-compromise-where-the-dispute-is-priv-510a57f58f7a424484baaef11126274d/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:55:51.066Z High Court may quash SC/ST Act proceedings on genuine compromise where the dispute is private and complainant consents. https://lawlens.in/stories/claims-for-absorption-are-barred-by-gross-delay-and-laches-after-prolonged-non-service-f192ee35b1fe477092aec835a43ea735/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:43:29.638Z Claims for absorption are barred by gross delay and laches after prolonged non-service. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-section-13-b-2-cooling-off-period-is-discretionary-and-may-be-waived-where-reconciliat-09f94879ff8544bcb3d436eb6a08f5bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:43:27.606Z The Section 13-B(2) cooling-off period is discretionary and may be waived where reconciliation is futile. https://lawlens.in/stories/continued-custody-cannot-be-justified-solely-to-facilitate-tracing-of-absconding-co-accuse-040a2ad7890b4b9da46341deadf6226f/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:43:11.404Z Continued custody cannot be justified solely to facilitate tracing of absconding co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-registrar-may-adjudicate-cooperative-society-employee-disputes-under-section-55-o-18ae4890f5dc4f31aa9126195711aa24/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:33:17.597Z Only the Registrar may adjudicate cooperative society employee disputes under Section 55 of the Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-ordinarily-prioritize-the-wifes-convenience-when-transferring-matrimonial-proc-b7520a45b1ca4f91ac9109c66ad89d3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:05:08.669Z Courts must ordinarily prioritize the wife’s convenience when transferring matrimonial proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/mines-act-makes-both-mine-owner-and-agent-responsible-for-safety-compliance-jharkhand-hc-r-702d45ad2d694248987a457739f4d004/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:04:49.458Z Mines Act makes both mine owner and agent responsible for safety compliance; Jharkhand HC refuses to quash prosecution over deaths of two workers https://lawlens.in/stories/a-person-borrowing-the-insured-vehicle-steps-into-the-owners-shoes-and-cannot-claim-compen-f6a82c3025114fe1902ed337c2400904/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:03:55.818Z A person borrowing the insured vehicle steps into the owner’s shoes and cannot claim compensation under Section 163-A. https://lawlens.in/stories/major-children-remain-dependants-for-motor-accident-compensation-absent-evidence-of-self-s-40b9be5c9f8340e5b0b9379766bf64c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:03:53.644Z Major children remain dependants for motor accident compensation absent evidence of self-sufficiency. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-claims-are-determined-on-preponderance-of-probabilities-not-criminal-trial-99badc4bcae94c76a72afdfe43a93405/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:03:53.066Z Motor accident claims are determined on preponderance of probabilities, not criminal-trial standards. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-mate-training-certificate-cannot-substitute-for-the-required-one-year-mnrega-work-experi-da954200498d4c47b6f955381533a63b/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:03:27.958Z A Mate-training certificate cannot substitute for the required one-year MNREGA work experience. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-on-settlement-where-conviction-is-rem-43818370816d4336a4c67fec8243b977/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T08:01:23.206Z Non-compoundable criminal proceedings may be quashed on settlement where conviction is remote and continuation serves no useful purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-compensation-quantum-must-be-pursued-through-a-section-64-reference-not-writ-2d6c9c019e4a4e5c91cbaf0bc082e92d/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:44:01.351Z Challenge to compensation quantum must be pursued through a Section 64 reference, not writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-contradictions-in-the-victims-testimony-warranted-acquittal-where-prosecution-evi-c6003d3a7f2d4f0298ddddbb3e7177e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:33:27.553Z Material contradictions in the victim’s testimony warranted acquittal where prosecution evidence lacked cogency and reliability. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-litigant-should-not-suffer-for-counsels-lapse-proceedings-may-be-restored-subject-to-com-38856cdf25a3451b9df34caab47cb85a/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:33:21.141Z A litigant should not suffer for counsel’s lapse; proceedings may be restored subject to compensatory costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/marriage-under-muslim-personal-law-cannot-shield-sex-with-a-wife-below-18-from-pocso-or-bn-be75e31074b34192a084d4664f8f8e07/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:14:36.287Z Marriage under Muslim personal law cannot shield sex with a wife below 18 from POCSO or BNS: Delhi High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/claim-for-second-time-bound-pay-scale-must-be-considered-on-comprehensive-representation-u-73cf013c054a44f8a007429989e1e937/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:05:09.562Z Claim for second time-bound pay scale must be considered on comprehensive representation under applicable law. https://lawlens.in/stories/mitanin-removal-is-invalid-without-a-five-member-committee-report-and-concurrence-of-at-le-f77f77f4f39a4bbebf5be192178431ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:05:09.005Z Mitanin removal is invalid without a five-member committee report and concurrence of at least three members. https://lawlens.in/stories/policy-based-bar-on-compassionate-appointment-applies-when-another-family-member-is-alread-455752bf7818451aa3b296f3b8dd0d87/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:05:07.434Z Policy-based bar on compassionate appointment applies when another family member is already in government service. https://lawlens.in/stories/authority-directed-to-decide-employees-pending-representation-on-pay-scale-benefits-within-05bfb5d24ac540fea3ec6eba67818151/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:05:06.693Z Authority directed to decide employees’ pending representation on pay-scale benefits within six months. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-verified-claims-for-first-time-bound-pay-scale-under-the-2012-ci-80a3da88abc442de8621cf421fd27691/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:05:06.648Z Authorities must consider verified claims for First Time Bound Pay Scale under the 2012 Circular. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-and-deputation-claims-shall-be-considered-as-representations-under-applicable-ser-a5af7fbba7804377ad58f1131825509e/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:03:18.839Z Transfer and deputation claims shall be considered as representations under applicable service rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-directed-to-decide-seniority-and-pension-entitlement-through-a-reasoned-speaki-6df63ce6b6c94306a87e460fb6ecb6c0/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:03:13.492Z Respondents directed to decide seniority and pension entitlement through a reasoned speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/selection-cannot-be-finalized-until-the-applicants-representation-is-decided-by-a-reasoned-d9ea7a1e72a54b698777a3e883bfee9e/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T07:03:09.937Z Selection cannot be finalized until the applicant’s representation is decided by a reasoned, speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cancellation-cannot-be-used-as-appellate-review-of-a-reasoned-and-judicious-bail-orde-179af2c917c6466eb3d7e294decba51a/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:58:47.131Z Bail cancellation cannot be used as appellate review of a reasoned and judicious bail order. https://lawlens.in/stories/severe-permanent-disability-warrants-3-lakh-compensation-for-loss-of-marriage-prospects-9ef151d6b12941d3b30ec84e48d1a9ae/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:35:12.904Z Severe permanent disability warrants ₹3 lakh compensation for loss of marriage prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-reflect-notified-minimum-wages-and-applicable-conventiona-418d08a08d574088951615058886b621/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:35:10.709Z Motor accident compensation must reflect notified minimum wages and applicable conventional heads. https://lawlens.in/stories/secl-must-decide-the-land-acquisition-employment-claim-within-45-days-without-determining-42b9647f10394595946850b0b0510639/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:35:09.225Z SECL must decide the land-acquisition employment claim within 45 days, without determining its merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproven-income-in-motor-accident-claims-must-be-assessed-using-applicable-minimum-wages-566556eb5a7944ec82307b85f281f4fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:35:05.583Z Unproven income in motor accident claims must be assessed using applicable minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-may-reject-belated-section-91-applications-seeking-irrelevant-bank-statem-37a52adab6474a26aac11963504b5751/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:33:11.678Z Appellate courts may reject belated Section 91 applications seeking irrelevant bank statements. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-was-denied-amid-serious-allegations-of-sexual-relations-induced-by-a-pro-39e5c92cf1eb43929efc063f07f73c70/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:33:09.441Z Anticipatory bail was denied amid serious allegations of sexual relations induced by a promise to marry. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-order-remanded-for-fresh-determination-where-award-lacked-justification-agains-d40add67eca949f2bf915ee4d97e2f12/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:33:09.027Z Maintenance order remanded for fresh determination where award lacked justification against established income and wife’s entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-quashes-mid-recruitment-change-in-article-371j-teacher-selection-rules-orders-556dd4c2e7944e7c94aefb64d7f1a413/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:20:50.770Z Karnataka HC quashes mid-recruitment change in Article 371J teacher selection rules, orders fresh selection process https://lawlens.in/stories/enhanced-gratuity-for-federation-employees-operates-only-from-the-statutory-amendment-date-34a719e4f36449ecb8a8ee76a31f5cf8/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:14:49.207Z Enhanced gratuity for Federation employees operates only from the statutory amendment date. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-vi-rule-17-permits-amending-a-section-5-application-to-incorporate-grounds-showing-s-cb7d43ab74be41b6b48f0c8d085187ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:13:16.192Z Order VI Rule 17 permits amending a Section 5 application to incorporate grounds showing sufficient cause. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-cruelty-and-proximate-instigating-conduct-established-abetment-of-suicide-under-4b58cfdc5e41415387c0b35bbcfab2d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:03:51.276Z Continuous cruelty and proximate instigating conduct established abetment of suicide under Section 306 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-446-4-discharges-a-suretys-estate-only-when-death-precedes-bond-forfeiture-6f973a2c105c47cc8fb01bb7ba0c6a1f/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:03:47.731Z Section 446(4) discharges a surety’s estate only when death precedes bond forfeiture. https://lawlens.in/stories/dowry-related-cruelty-constitutes-sufficient-cause-for-a-wifes-separate-residence-and-enti-02235203252141228e5d115c3dbf3367/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T06:03:32.603Z Dowry-related cruelty constitutes sufficient cause for a wife’s separate residence and entitlement to Section 125 CrPC maintenance. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-to-j-k-treasury-mts-accused-in-alleged-1-38-crore-public-funds-fraud-by-jammu-acf1134a280d4f69a890a2b5fbad9274/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T05:45:58.080Z Bail granted to J&K treasury MTS accused in alleged ₹1.38-crore public-funds fraud by Jammu & Kashmir High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164s-fixed-compensation-of-5-lakh-applies-retrospectively-to-pre-amendment-motor-a-6bf7979b2818459a9e46f1c959550139/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T20:15:14.482Z Section 164’s fixed compensation of ₹5 lakh applies retrospectively to pre-amendment motor accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-pay-compensation-first-and-recover-it-from-the-owner-despite-policy-breaches-88596701ef88430da61d856d28da8daa/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T20:15:13.419Z Insurer must pay compensation first and recover it from the owner despite policy breaches involving unauthorized tractor-trolley passengers. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-reject-belated-applications-to-reopen-evidence-lacking-a-satisfactory-explanati-24a3559693bd4b88a7c2165f871e77eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T20:15:11.727Z Courts may reject belated applications to reopen evidence lacking a satisfactory explanation for delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-cannot-be-held-vicariously-criminally-liable-absent-specific-allegations-of-co-adaa2b84e059435480d260d633972c62/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T20:15:11.094Z An employee cannot be held vicariously criminally liable absent specific allegations of connivance. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-materials-supporting-remarriage-suffice-to-frame-charges-despite-investigative-9f8b86a6fef74e238f1b948a6d30341a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T19:33:35.355Z Prima facie materials supporting remarriage suffice to frame charges despite investigative deficiencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/pocso-accused-need-not-lead-defence-evidence-to-rebut-statutory-presumptions-gauhati-high-c4aacaa86b31473eae85667914059f1f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T19:33:33.204Z POCSO accused need not lead defence evidence to rebut statutory presumptions, Gauhati High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-section-197-sanction-is-mandatory-before-cognizance-for-police-acts-connected-with-o-f8fadb5455c446bbb8c9095411b1f133/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T19:33:22.418Z Prior Section 197 sanction is mandatory before cognizance for police acts connected with official duty. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-should-not-quash-domestic-violence-act-proceedings-absent-gross-illegality-or-e821ec648777423b8e82ab2d88d6bf07/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T19:33:20.845Z High Courts should not quash Domestic Violence Act proceedings absent gross illegality or manifest injustice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-protest-petition-filed-after-a-pending-complaint-is-not-barred-as-a-second-complaint-aca51d6e88e6480b80a0eeb4911e9b45/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T19:33:20.771Z A protest petition filed after a pending complaint is not barred as a second complaint. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-correct-an-alleged-misinterpretation-of-concession-absent-an-er-d249cfab8bdf4f4ca3deefa13408f0db/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T19:33:15.533Z Review jurisdiction cannot correct an alleged misinterpretation of concession absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-section-50-safeguards-not-triggered-when-contraband-is-recovered-only-from-a-bag-gauh-29fc367d01114f6bace03dbd6f4723ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T19:33:13.747Z NDPS Section 50 safeguards not triggered when contraband is recovered only from a bag, Gauhati High Court rules while denying bail https://lawlens.in/stories/cognizance-cannot-be-taken-without-section-197-sanction-for-offences-arising-from-a-police-92902bf45bf94b30bc0b68e4728a058a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T19:32:55.048Z Cognizance cannot be taken without Section 197 sanction for offences arising from a police officer’s official acts. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-inconsistencies-in-the-prosecutrixs-testimony-unsupported-by-medical-evidence-war-2eb6df23ba8641fcabf23ca0ab6d12a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T19:02:46.612Z Material inconsistencies in the prosecutrix’s testimony, unsupported by medical evidence, warrant acquittal on benefit of doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-high-court-finds-mala-fide-in-som-distilleries-licence-rejection-orders-renewal-but-uph-55d1b3d81e614679bc95a2ae568736d8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T18:33:54.364Z MP High Court finds mala fide in Som Distilleries licence rejection, orders renewal but upholds liquor tender awards https://lawlens.in/stories/transmission-licensees-need-not-obtain-landowner-consent-affected-owners-remedy-is-statuto-608cd1c03e7b4a4fa7e7af9bb9dc6583/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T18:33:18.940Z Transmission licensees need not obtain landowner consent; affected owners’ remedy is statutory compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-removal-of-an-anganwadi-worker-without-departmental-inquiry-violates-natural-jus-1a678376d81748e596a254901c612a1c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T18:33:17.015Z Stigmatic removal of an Anganwadi Worker without departmental inquiry violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-cannot-be-invoked-to-quash-pending-section-9-hindu-marriage-act-proceedings-38af69a0d57e42cfa4da276b06b2967c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T18:33:17.014Z Article 227 cannot be invoked to quash pending Section 9 Hindu Marriage Act proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prejudicial-administrative-order-is-invalid-if-it-ignores-the-reply-and-gives-no-reasons-29bf1d933cfe4d48b7c621a7e47e0611/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T18:32:59.755Z A prejudicial administrative order is invalid if it ignores the reply and gives no reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-authorities-must-pass-speaking-reasoned-orders-when-deciding-disciplinary-appeal-021d4cbd6d5a49959fd357b863c1377b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T18:32:51.432Z Appellate authorities must pass speaking, reasoned orders when deciding disciplinary appeals. https://lawlens.in/stories/unauthorised-construction-remains-liable-to-property-tax-and-may-be-demolished-absent-lawf-162157989c814b4799224cd8e0bcc4bb/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T18:13:05.094Z Unauthorised construction remains liable to property tax and may be demolished absent lawful regularisation. https://lawlens.in/stories/sub-registrar-must-register-subsequent-settlement-despite-disputed-power-of-attorney-conve-29494224b31a4196b181e4873c7ca0c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T18:12:59.069Z Sub-Registrar must register subsequent settlement despite disputed power-of-attorney conveyance, without prejudicing parties’ civil rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-under-section-45-a-was-quashed-for-failure-to-provide-an-effective-hearing-aa4139b2c52b4360a412f4a488c6f18e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T16:26:18.188Z An order under Section 45-A was quashed for failure to provide an effective hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/cockfighting-is-not-per-se-prohibited-under-the-prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-act-absen-3d1182dc6ff4409fb1fb49c3b9bee97b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T16:22:34.315Z Cockfighting is not per se prohibited under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, absent cruelty or gambling. https://lawlens.in/stories/clerical-misnumbering-cannot-defeat-an-appeal-where-the-correct-underlying-order-is-undisp-6bebb039600046468aded43504b79b37/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T16:02:51.302Z Clerical misnumbering cannot defeat an appeal where the correct underlying order is undisputed. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-findings-warrant-no-judicial-interference-absent-perversity-or-contradiction-29cc6aa0b35243c7965a8b6ffb2db583/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T16:02:47.366Z Disciplinary findings warrant no judicial interference absent perversity or contradiction with the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/family-pension-cannot-be-denied-solely-because-mental-disability-manifested-after-the-pres-39275ede572043d4a3ff6d8557807206/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T16:02:47.216Z Family pension cannot be denied solely because mental disability manifested after the prescribed age. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-were-quashed-where-omnibus-allegations-failed-to-establish-essential-90f8feea322447d99c1fecb928bb1976/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T16:02:45.004Z Criminal proceedings were quashed where omnibus allegations failed to establish essential offence ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/barbed-wire-fencing-constitutes-permanent-segregation-entitling-a-lessee-to-a-separate-ele-ec69b0cb70fb4864b2d6eca937a5e386/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T16:02:39.941Z Barbed-wire fencing constitutes permanent segregation entitling a lessee to a separate electricity connection. https://lawlens.in/stories/retrospective-amendment-adding-promotional-qualifications-is-valid-where-no-vested-promoti-791656140da34536bdfb3fbda305072a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T16:02:38.624Z Retrospective amendment adding promotional qualifications is valid where no vested promotion right has accrued. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-10-d-permits-transmission-line-installation-on-private-land-with-compensation-as-t-478fe022782744c98b0ac8cbaf686dc2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:42:28.816Z Section 10(d) permits transmission-line installation on private land, with compensation as the owner’s statutory remedy. https://lawlens.in/stories/property-tax-mutation-restored-subject-to-the-final-outcome-of-pending-civil-proceedings-56ee34c0a2ec4a8a98a0c6760628371f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:42:25.577Z Property-tax mutation restored subject to the final outcome of pending civil proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-detention-orders-passed-before-the-scheduled-personal-hearing-violate-natural-justice-9abc997932e84ab0b4e872ec49487d18/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:42:22.085Z GST detention orders passed before the scheduled personal hearing violate natural justice and require reconsideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/protection-petition-closed-after-police-undertook-to-provide-protection-upon-receipt-of-a-846a7cced40149eeac4ae3e91567e7b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:32:29.757Z Protection petition closed after police undertook to provide protection upon receipt of a specific complaint. https://lawlens.in/stories/re-arrest-without-mandatory-court-permission-violates-article-22-delhi-high-court-orders-m-41861c6058e34e67a99982e9e15f06cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:27:41.702Z Re-arrest without mandatory court permission violates Article 22: Delhi High Court orders man’s release https://lawlens.in/stories/disqualification-order-set-aside-where-the-collector-denied-an-effective-hearing-and-oppor-f3839edcb3754bb59102aad317e5dcfe/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:25:13.330Z Disqualification order set aside where the Collector denied an effective hearing and opportunity to adduce evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/registered-sale-deeds-carry-a-presumption-of-validity-allegations-of-forgery-must-be-stric-2d873d6dd5324222807885953a02f1d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:23:22.434Z Registered sale deeds carry a presumption of validity; allegations of forgery must be strictly proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-school-admitted-subject-classification-error-requires-reasoned-reconsideration-of-an-app-87ec1130f918409d802ca7d788213cc2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:23:21.881Z A school-admitted subject-classification error requires reasoned reconsideration of an applicant’s eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-were-quashed-against-co-accused-identically-situated-to-those-previou-b10fd0992d974a06849a079dac89764a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:23:14.404Z Criminal proceedings were quashed against co-accused identically situated to those previously granted relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-interim-custody-of-seized-vehicles-on-stringent-conditions-pending-trial-6514e24b449749f89282b63be749f459/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:23:14.389Z Courts may grant interim custody of seized vehicles on stringent conditions pending trial or confiscation. https://lawlens.in/stories/admission-eligibility-cannot-be-finally-rejected-without-examining-a-schools-acknowledged-0f37eddc79e8401a95c280a2404f4e72/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:23:13.428Z Admission eligibility cannot be finally rejected without examining a school’s acknowledged error in subject classification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-recognised-academic-subject-remains-valid-in-sixth-position-admission-eligibility-is-gov-83e8342677e44302b94e6b07be11aed7/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:23:12.652Z A recognised academic subject remains valid in sixth position; admission eligibility is governed by applicable rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-directed-to-decide-pending-qualification-relaxation-proposal-without-expressing-bdeddc5703af4c28a6ac9eacb97b8271/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:23:12.452Z Government directed to decide pending qualification-relaxation proposal without expressing any view on its merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-upheld-but-delhi-high-court-quashes-life-sentence-and-orders-release-after-find-1f0e6b8bb662476f9ebf2fe05219c1d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:17:42.874Z Conviction upheld, but Delhi High Court quashes life sentence and orders release after finding accused was a juvenile at the time of the 1995 murder https://lawlens.in/stories/stay-of-decree-granted-conditionally-upon-timely-deposit-of-the-decretal-principal-amount-9db15e09b77c42abb9cf206236e2da12/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:11:43.500Z Stay of decree granted conditionally upon timely deposit of the decretal principal amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-lmv-licensed-driver-may-operate-a-transport-vehicle-below-7-500-kg-without-separate-tra-2569f2f83b6943c4b92739fbd0969cb9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:11:40.974Z An LMV-licensed driver may operate a transport vehicle below 7,500 kg without separate transport authorization. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-proceeding-transferred-to-wifes-forum-husband-permitted-virtual-appearance-exc-1e09ca9da5bc490f81766b4b46a3c475/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:05:47.442Z Matrimonial proceeding transferred to wife’s forum; husband permitted virtual appearance except during effective hearings. https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-eviction-requirement-is-assessed-at-institution-and-survives-landlords-death-dur-e5dea55ae623463b84915bb68f8045ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:04:32.122Z Bona fide eviction requirement is assessed at institution and survives landlord’s death during litigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-cannot-disturb-concurrent-injunction-findings-absent-perversity-o-e949656c269f4322a2349d7de653ef52/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T15:03:43.907Z Article 227 jurisdiction cannot disturb concurrent injunction findings absent perversity or jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-interim-bail-on-humanitarian-grounds-to-care-for-a-mother-in-law-undergoi-d438525058de427d93db6777491c6ee6/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:57:53.273Z Courts may grant interim bail on humanitarian grounds to care for a mother-in-law undergoing major surgery. https://lawlens.in/stories/purchasers-of-acquired-land-cannot-resist-demolition-and-are-limited-to-pursuing-compensat-af1c173dc00f403d912c251285c0c26b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:55:29.246Z Purchasers of acquired land cannot resist demolition and are limited to pursuing compensation claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-public-witnesses-were-available-and-custody-left-a-single-mothers-child-5803588c98c3401e86b2f5571dd292cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:53:01.044Z Bail granted where public witnesses were available and custody left a single mother’s children unsupported. https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-an-allegedly-untenable-civil-suit-does-not-by-itself-constitute-criminal-contempt-f619c214528f4336acf315a202cdd144/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:52:40.388Z Filing an allegedly untenable civil suit does not, by itself, constitute criminal contempt. https://lawlens.in/stories/lmv-licence-valid-for-transport-vehicles-under-7-500-kg-gujarat-hc-holds-insurer-liable-fo-4e21073b99944ab7aa5fd547ee581077/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:45:24.784Z LMV licence valid for transport vehicles under 7,500 kg; Gujarat HC holds insurer liable for compensation https://lawlens.in/stories/final-acquittal-obliterating-the-sole-basis-of-dismissal-entitles-the-police-officer-to-re-5f0928c755454373be1c2aff973368c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:44:05.818Z Final acquittal obliterating the sole basis of dismissal entitles the police officer to reinstatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/joint-disciplinary-proceedings-without-rule-18-authorization-are-vitiated-when-employees-h-7353751b45854c1da8d2ce2b69b9a69a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:42:53.561Z Joint disciplinary proceedings without Rule 18 authorization are vitiated when employees hold different ranks. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-from-a-retired-employee-is-impermissible-regardless-of-classific-4f2e30f8407c4ca9b2610ffa294d57d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:42:52.772Z Recovery of excess salary from a retired employee is impermissible, regardless of classification. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-award-upheld-where-the-tribunal-properly-assessed-the-deceaseds-net-salary-af-77ff41559ab04298856c614b37adf00e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:36:16.139Z Compensation award upheld where the Tribunal properly assessed the deceased’s net salary after deductions. https://lawlens.in/stories/victim-informants-may-participate-via-video-conferencing-personal-presence-is-required-onl-92e2c114f0744097a715e4f00ce0b219/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:36:00.572Z Victim-informants may participate via video conferencing; personal presence is required only for recording testimony. https://lawlens.in/stories/neet-counselling-manipur-high-court-allows-student-to-switch-from-state-to-management-quot-ce33d8c37d4a4a279a772819aa43c7e4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:35:58.655Z NEET counselling: Manipur High Court allows student to switch from State to management quota after cybercafé error https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-include-properly-assessed-income-future-prospects-and-con-bbe99a1a9cfc4f39ab819b0a945b5c56/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:34:52.856Z Motor accident compensation must include properly assessed income, future prospects, and consortium for each dependent. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-authorities-cannot-evict-occupants-claiming-prima-facie-lawful-possession-except-f5535151df304953a0263edeaeb2d40d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:33:16.567Z Municipal authorities cannot evict occupants claiming prima facie lawful possession except in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-orders-are-unsustainable-when-authorities-fail-to-establish-compliance-with-bindi-cb3cb77f9fee4df0b529edda774b5755/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:33:01.135Z Transfer orders are unsustainable when authorities fail to establish compliance with binding placement-committee procedures. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-post-retirement-gratuity-is-impermissible-absent-employee-misr-c62381b898994d1f9b68e26c536b2fe2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:32:56.065Z Recovery of excess pay from post-retirement gratuity is impermissible absent employee misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/three-prior-promotions-upgradations-including-tbop-bar-further-macp-the-sanctioned-third-u-5bba0f4611574a1dac20101356fe8420/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:32:50.439Z Three prior promotions/upgradations, including TBOP, bar further MACP; the sanctioned third upgradation must be implemented. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-be-assessed-liberally-and-realistically-to-ensure-just-fa-b1516fa26e304875b8deec3bd876f32b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:25:57.112Z Motor accident compensation must be assessed liberally and realistically to ensure just, fair, and equitable recompense. https://lawlens.in/stories/future-prospects-must-be-included-when-assessing-compensation-for-permanent-functional-dis-d3f495acfe15499a874fd5e299242c11/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:25:54.974Z Future prospects must be included when assessing compensation for permanent functional disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunals-must-award-just-compensation-by-properly-assessing-all-proven-injury-related-los-684e2f8ad24a411badde2792d9a6077f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:25:34.357Z Tribunals must award just compensation by properly assessing all proven injury-related losses. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-delay-without-cogent-sufficient-cause-does-not-justify-condonation-of-limit-d46478649929487eac0e7576e228ef21/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:23:12.390Z Administrative delay, without cogent sufficient cause, does not justify condonation of limitation for the State. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unrebutted-chargesheet-against-the-offending-driver-defeats-a-finding-of-contributory-n-fa00697f918f449c8699c0cc44b117f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:17:32.933Z An unrebutted chargesheet against the offending driver defeats a finding of contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-reflect-correct-income-assessment-and-consortium-for-each-a0df2f15fa8c4c538c4d934c7ccddaa9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:17:28.831Z Motor accident compensation must reflect correct income assessment and consortium for each eligible dependent. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-be-assessed-liberally-and-realistically-to-ensure-just-an-56f967a271fc4c7eb7b5a4e3b01b533b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:17:27.117Z Motor accident compensation must be assessed liberally and realistically to ensure just and fair recompense. https://lawlens.in/stories/wrong-citation-of-a-procedural-provision-cannot-invalidate-an-application-when-the-court-p-b7d08fb335fb4185985d291f65281b0c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:17:21.098Z Wrong citation of a procedural provision cannot invalidate an application when the court possesses jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-territorial-signal-distribution-violations-constitute-regulatory-disputes-not-crimina-fa643335f3c84d45b1dd5d31f048bc4e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:17:15.124Z Mere territorial signal-distribution violations constitute regulatory disputes, not criminal copyright infringement absent deliberate piracy. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-execution-of-a-service-bond-does-not-defeat-accepted-minimum-service-obligations-or-li-23eb5918bbce44c6860f555212b1b208/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:12:38.769Z Non-execution of a service bond does not defeat accepted minimum-service obligations or liability for premature resignation. https://lawlens.in/stories/dishonour-marked-account-blocked-due-to-the-account-holders-death-does-not-attract-section-a96cd7ce7d484277a69bfa7e351c8bc1/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:09:16.957Z Dishonour marked “account blocked” due to the account holder’s death does not attract Section 138 NI Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/issuing-a-cheque-for-a-time-barred-debt-can-revive-enforceable-liability-under-section-25-2cdae3fa0f4d43e9b3f72f48a5430cc2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:09:11.762Z Issuing a cheque for a time-barred debt can revive enforceable liability under Section 25(3) of the Contract Act, Karnataka High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/divorce-decree-upheld-after-settlement-payment-of-17-lakh-permanent-alimony-and-withdrawal-d2c422ce34fb4dda9f79792cba557ec0/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:03:43.669Z Divorce decree upheld after settlement, payment of ₹17 lakh permanent alimony, and withdrawal of appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-52-lis-pendens-obviates-injunction-restraining-alienation-during-pending-title-lit-6cc409e085af49baa8ea44e620151b5f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:03:38.586Z Section 52 lis pendens obviates injunction restraining alienation during pending title litigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/cooling-off-period-under-section-13-b-2-may-be-waived-where-reconciliation-is-futile-and-s-53098d2b50a64faebef8e7a4ce9dc2cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:03:33.530Z Cooling-off period under Section 13-B(2) may be waived where reconciliation is futile and settlement is complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-regulatory-changes-rendered-the-recognition-claim-infructuous-requiring-return-e77d06295ef14352a9e48dc72c076daa/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:02:53.261Z Subsequent regulatory changes rendered the recognition claim infructuous, requiring return of deposited FDRs. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-instructions-cannot-amend-rules-of-executive-business-governing-disciplinary-5bb7e1972c184df19e38ae38e0f90886/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:02:47.348Z Departmental instructions cannot amend Rules of Executive Business governing disciplinary authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-based-on-unproved-fir-and-medical-report-constitutes-punishment-founded-on-no-ev-1493e2fdc8a841af9734b809da7f150e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T14:02:46.984Z Dismissal based on unproved FIR and medical report constitutes punishment founded on no evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-an-association-management-dispute-quashed-absent-incrimi-c954ed2e5c0e40be8c439f4a0bcb97e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:53:00.618Z Criminal proceedings arising from an association-management dispute quashed absent incriminating material. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-overturned-absent-perversity-where-solitary-testimony-is-materially-co-76e0969338774f1ca97ef99b0b857cd5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:52:44.453Z Acquittal cannot be overturned absent perversity where solitary testimony is materially contradictory and medically unsupported. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-where-sc-st-allegations-arose-from-a-predominantly-civil-land-sa-b5cb98fc9939460fa111567a902f737f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:52:31.410Z Anticipatory bail granted where SC/ST allegations arose from a predominantly civil land-sale dispute and appeared doubtful. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-considering-the-appellants-clean-antecedents-and-possibility-of-64440ccd9b474042ad7d7dfe3bd065d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:52:30.474Z Anticipatory bail granted considering the appellant’s clean antecedents and possibility of false implication. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sale-agreement-executed-by-a-valid-power-agent-binds-principals-despite-subsequent-cance-f4c9c01d0cce48ce8237a2b639d9dfd6/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:52:21.182Z A sale agreement executed by a valid power agent binds principals despite subsequent cancellation, absent collusion. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-an-order-is-set-aside-parties-must-pursue-the-pending-section-170-b-proceeding-befor-b18512c598e44f09aae6f977b0a4dc53/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:44:00.836Z After an order is set aside, parties must pursue the pending Section 170-B proceeding before the SDO. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-where-the-charge-sheet-discloses-prima-facie-involvement-and-dispu-e53d0c4f30a94bd08c4c4d4b4b201a57/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:42:36.803Z Quashing is unwarranted where the charge-sheet discloses prima facie involvement and disputed defenses require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-violations-of-a-peace-bond-justify-detention-though-the-detention-period-may-be-r-9acce02e2eca4539ae465cb6fa256546/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:42:32.040Z Repeated violations of a peace bond justify detention, though the detention period may be reduced. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-compoundable-pocso-proceedings-under-section-482-crpc-after-the-p-e666a206a7114ba4839bb10817a21ffd/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:37:34.625Z High Court may quash non-compoundable POCSO proceedings under Section 482 CrPC after the parties marry. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-pocso-proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-crpc-where-parties-mar-818c4f8459784584a900935c6c6f0dc8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:37:34.465Z Non-compoundable POCSO proceedings may be quashed under Section 482 CrPC where parties marry and establish a family. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-under-article-226-does-not-extend-to-private-contractual-termination-abs-8ff2a17eb06b41eea30c4e8869ab9ba1/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:36:32.198Z Writ jurisdiction under Article 226 does not extend to private contractual termination absent a public-law element. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-disability-certificate-cannot-be-overridden-by-a-contrary-recruitment-medical-asse-71c9d171c26d41858c9ad8b72a756bf2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:36:13.933Z A valid disability certificate cannot be overridden by a contrary recruitment medical assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/16-month-unexplained-delay-in-executing-psa-order-snaps-link-with-stale-allegations-detent-9224f0f0c0c24465bdb646188ba84c1f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:35:37.387Z 16-month unexplained delay in executing PSA order snaps link with stale allegations, detention quashed by J&K High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/ab-initio-cancellation-of-engagement-cannot-defeat-wages-for-services-actually-rendered-ae8a82e2715c4017a034a992a1c6bb18/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:35:29.672Z Ab-initio cancellation of engagement cannot defeat wages for services actually rendered. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligibility-for-spo-engagement-must-be-assessed-on-the-approval-date-not-the-subsequent-jo-ae38aaa28eb14be289725dcdcf5648b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:35:28.293Z Eligibility for SPO engagement must be assessed on the approval date, not the subsequent joining date. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-detention-order-is-valid-when-founded-on-fresh-material-beyond-quashed-antece-a9e79ff860ca49fe8dfa3628e4ab9073/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:35:10.494Z A subsequent detention order is valid when founded on fresh material beyond quashed antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-similar-offences-affecting-community-peace-can-justify-preventive-detention-for-p-773c3a6deb2d49ffa0706e0faad535cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:35:08.077Z Repeated similar offences affecting community peace can justify preventive detention for public order. https://lawlens.in/stories/unnatural-matrimonial-death-within-seven-years-cannot-sustain-conviction-absent-proof-of-d-0d1d757cef0c4ddaa2b3a63dfef4f4ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:33:29.603Z Unnatural matrimonial death within seven years cannot sustain conviction absent proof of dowry-related cruelty soon before death. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-supreme-court-adjudication-tribunals-cannot-dismiss-motor-accident-claims-solely-a-ea787c48e4da4a88994dcf2f49c37f67/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:33:19.981Z Pending Supreme Court adjudication, tribunals cannot dismiss motor accident claims solely as limitation-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-was-denied-as-the-trial-neared-completion-with-only-one-prosecution-witness-remaining-5876bf91a6b64fe086fd4b8923cb6da2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:32:17.864Z Bail was denied as the trial neared completion, with only one prosecution witness remaining. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-negligence-while-boarding-a-train-does-not-constitute-self-inflicted-injury-under-sec-8fa0c78acd6446cda07a1b12ba37475a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:32:01.758Z Mere negligence while boarding a train does not constitute self-inflicted injury under Section 124-A. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenges-to-demarcation-by-authorities-under-the-west-bengal-land-reforms-act-lie-before-91b2c10398694386a7d3d87875d897e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:27:52.664Z Challenges to demarcation by authorities under the West Bengal Land Reforms Act lie before the Land Reforms Tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-is-invalid-without-a-bail-application-or-cogent-basis-demonstrating-l-09b6de1264dc407689b188ca097fb24f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:27:10.383Z Preventive detention is invalid without a bail application or cogent basis demonstrating likely release. https://lawlens.in/stories/detention-order-is-invalid-absent-cogent-material-showing-a-real-likelihood-of-release-on-fa56fa6cf26c4ff0b4ec4ab5694e0539/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:27:02.124Z Detention order is invalid absent cogent material showing a real likelihood of release on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-is-invalid-when-likelihood-of-bail-rests-solely-on-a-non-similar-case-8cae46b843934604bcc01cc1cc1b95bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:26:39.684Z Preventive detention is invalid when likelihood of bail rests solely on a non-similar case. https://lawlens.in/stories/retirement-benefits-cannot-be-withheld-on-unsupported-allegations-absent-a-statutory-enqui-6d6fa46076d846cb976fe4933744b1be/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:26:21.929Z Retirement benefits cannot be withheld on unsupported allegations absent a statutory enquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-is-invalid-absent-cogent-material-showing-a-real-likelihood-of-releas-eeb49cbf3c45463d954dce16ccc20b1b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:26:17.276Z Preventive detention is invalid absent cogent material showing a real likelihood of release on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/temple-encroachment-removal-requires-survey-notice-and-hearing-before-coercive-action-ad1bcf9d2a00446bb8e32f9f6ef1337b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:26:09.964Z Temple encroachment removal requires survey, notice, and hearing before coercive action. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-a-driving-licence-does-not-establish-negligence-without-a-causal-connection-to-b7032253b01a47f78d9cd0880a60397b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:23:20.170Z Absence of a driving licence does not establish negligence without a causal connection to the accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/ordinary-matrimonial-discord-and-separation-do-not-establish-cruelty-or-desertion-without-78fe0014267d438a8b1781a0a6148494/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:23:05.057Z Ordinary matrimonial discord and separation do not establish cruelty or desertion without grave conduct and intent to abandon. https://lawlens.in/stories/dispossession-is-deferred-until-authorities-provide-the-alternative-site-promised-in-the-e-1fcb9e21d9634bbf8a59424bc73b2c56/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:22:53.662Z Dispossession is deferred until authorities provide the alternative site promised in the eviction order. https://lawlens.in/stories/rape-proceedings-cannot-be-quashed-under-inherent-jurisdiction-solely-on-the-basis-of-comp-6c1694c65b824c4c8a812f834e9134e5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:22:53.547Z Rape proceedings cannot be quashed under inherent jurisdiction solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-offences-under-section-482-crpc-upon-gen-2bc99f12098d4698adc5c512cbd4d1c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:22:53.282Z High Court may quash non-compoundable matrimonial offences under Section 482 CrPC upon genuine settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/cognizance-of-section-188-ipc-beyond-limitation-is-barred-absent-proven-absconding-or-conc-c9b918e6e3d14b27b44d841a98291a86/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:22:44.926Z Cognizance of Section 188 IPC beyond limitation is barred absent proven absconding or concealment. https://lawlens.in/stories/serious-rape-offences-cannot-be-quashed-under-inherent-jurisdiction-solely-on-the-basis-of-ac9b71671b9e4235b8b1d4a2b3dddab2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:22:42.241Z Serious rape offences cannot be quashed under inherent jurisdiction solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/individual-liability-under-section-17-2-requires-specific-allegations-of-consent-connivanc-08de3c51fb49499c896e8c1b9c805130/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:22:24.741Z Individual liability under Section 17(2) requires specific allegations of consent, connivance, or neglect. https://lawlens.in/stories/esi-contributions-held-in-trust-cannot-be-treated-as-ordinary-operational-debt-in-ibc-reso-48fb82b180504f36801facaaac22f56d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:21:10.814Z ESI Contributions Held in Trust Cannot Be Treated as Ordinary Operational Debt in IBC Resolution Plans, NCLAT Rules https://lawlens.in/stories/execution-proceedings-cannot-enlarge-the-original-order-by-awarding-ungranted-interest-21284ecf48814970bd37cee3e86d477a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:20:07.924Z Execution proceedings cannot enlarge the original order by awarding ungranted interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-38-year-delay-defeats-retrospective-regularisation-claims-despite-relief-grant-daae9f2881c64994b8f4956bd53f6d63/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:19:52.472Z Unexplained 38-year delay defeats retrospective regularisation claims despite relief granted to similarly situated employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/bsnl-must-decide-similarly-situated-employees-pli-claims-through-reasoned-orders-consideri-dade5737c744423dbeba7efd3c7000f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:19:50.799Z BSNL must decide similarly situated employees’ PLI claims through reasoned orders, considering established precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-eligible-for-regularization-before-1-january-2004-are-entitled-to-ccs-pension-ru-cf06fbc7b39247afb55a49770ed4e6af/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:19:39.788Z Employees eligible for regularization before 1 January 2004 are entitled to CCS Pension Rules, not NPS. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-representations-and-proceedings-in-an-incorrect-forum-do-not-constitute-sufficien-27d1ab86b62240f48d1e0fd73a28735c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:19:34.148Z Repeated representations and proceedings in an incorrect forum do not constitute sufficient cause for condoning delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-victims-testimony-can-sustain-a-section-354-ipc-conviction-without-eyewitness-c-747ff99e276d4ea6a7bed1c1b1bc15b5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:18:55.811Z A credible victim’s testimony can sustain a Section 354 IPC conviction without eyewitness corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-employees-willing-to-continue-cannot-be-replaced-by-another-set-of-contractual-4626f9b9fd744c148d29673c5b034d27/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:18:47.061Z Contractual employees willing to continue cannot be replaced by another set of contractual employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-domestic-violence-proceedings-and-residing-separately-do-not-by-themselves-constitu-321d204b103b4f23a881329c9a6f4216/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:16:46.537Z Filing domestic violence proceedings and residing separately do not, by themselves, constitute matrimonial cruelty. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-cannot-stand-where-prosecution-evidence-lacks-corroboration-and-material-witnes-bcd4aef654b24a6d95c7453b93c7d7aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:16:43.808Z Conviction cannot stand where prosecution evidence lacks corroboration and material witnesses remain unexamined. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-arising-from-negligence-and-lack-of-due-diligence-does-not-warrant-condo-a3d78f22a05443b792111659b569b803/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:16:30.851Z Unexplained delay arising from negligence and lack of due diligence does not warrant condonation under Section 5. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-from-a-contractor-without-hearing-violates-natural-justice-compensation-order-set-d17731c81cb14301956cae3c934d946d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:16:29.928Z Recovery from a contractor without hearing violates natural justice; compensation order set aside and remanded. https://lawlens.in/stories/recruitment-authorities-are-estopped-from-contradicting-a-previously-accepted-final-answer-49c0312f781f491a90aeac4cdaf27f98/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:16:12.551Z Recruitment authorities are estopped from contradicting a previously accepted final answer key. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compensation-order-affecting-a-contractor-is-unsustainable-without-impleadment-and-an-op-565082781da7445fbfef50a2e103281f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:16:07.247Z A compensation order affecting a contractor is unsustainable without impleadment and an opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-failed-land-sale-transaction-without-dishonest-intent-from-inception-does-not-constitute-ff438705097d4dc4abf58dcfc088b67b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:15:24.535Z A failed land-sale transaction without dishonest intent from inception does not constitute cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-licensed-heavy-vehicle-drivers-income-cannot-be-equated-with-unskilled-minimum-wages-for-062cb843d2ec47e5be009e1e19176b16/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:15:06.875Z A licensed heavy-vehicle driver’s income cannot be equated with unskilled minimum wages for compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-allegations-of-matrimonial-harassment-cannot-establish-cruelty-or-abetment-without-9ab171eda3d24f51acf219bea9238d7d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:14:54.313Z General allegations of matrimonial harassment cannot establish cruelty or abetment without specific, cogent evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-must-uphold-acquittal-where-evidence-permits-a-reasonable-view-favouring-c431169e8d824920a619c7e332bcdac9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:14:46.598Z Appellate courts must uphold acquittal where evidence permits a reasonable view favouring the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/purely-contractual-disputes-with-the-state-ordinarily-require-civil-remedies-not-writ-juri-0ce383c601e9443eaa208df9af97c4af/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:13:18.587Z Purely contractual disputes with the State ordinarily require civil remedies, not writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-7a68394f482448288f6d1398730094fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:12:56.293Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-written-statements-may-be-accepted-as-a-final-opportunity-under-order-viii-rule-1-97420a4fb9c64f018ac6bc613ab15ddd/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:12:23.528Z Delayed written statements may be accepted as a final opportunity under Order VIII Rule 1, subject to costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-may-modify-motor-accident-compensation-based-on-a-mutually-accepted-settlement-propo-b829f4928d914717a2886c1484ba3ffd/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:05:26.882Z Court may modify motor accident compensation based on a mutually accepted settlement proposal. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-bears-no-liability-for-unauthorized-gratuitous-passengers-travelling-on-tractors-06da0fdfe63c43b4b1d792df64ed8749/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:04:01.347Z Insurer bears no liability for unauthorized gratuitous passengers travelling on tractors. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-disclosure-of-bank-details-absent-fraud-warrants-an-opportunity-to-cure-before-gst-reg-c1a702f1023443e881304a9589284a59/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:03:51.179Z Non-disclosure of bank details, absent fraud, warrants an opportunity to cure before GST registration cancellation. https://lawlens.in/stories/persistent-default-in-awarded-maintenance-bars-modification-of-permanent-alimony-on-ground-067b2f71f4b249a68516dc13e8f1ed01/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:03:44.001Z Persistent default in awarded maintenance bars modification of permanent alimony on grounds of financial hardship. https://lawlens.in/stories/constitution-of-the-arbitral-tribunal-shifts-further-interim-relief-determination-to-it-un-09fc34ecf14f4f9493420320ee9ce4d2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:03:41.010Z Constitution of the arbitral tribunal shifts further interim-relief determination to it under Section 17. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-challenges-under-the-national-highways-act-must-be-pursued-through-statutory-b81e1f7391b94713a391d1d6dd941bf4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:02:28.374Z Compensation challenges under the National Highways Act must be pursued through statutory arbitration remedies, not writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-over-acquired-area-and-compensation-must-be-pursued-through-statutory-remedies-no-92ba484a5a0b48e288bed5e131dcbdd7/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T13:02:25.302Z Disputes over acquired area and compensation must be pursued through statutory remedies, not writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wife-s-modest-income-does-not-bar-maintenance-insufficient-to-sustain-the-matrimonial-li-6f694635b20a4ee5afd6ea9022e17720/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:57:26.624Z A wife's modest income does not bar maintenance insufficient to sustain the matrimonial lifestyle. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-27-disclosure-remains-admissible-when-it-identifies-an-already-recovered-unident-0f178d5951c34271935c4b32121b60eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:57:06.268Z A Section 27 disclosure remains admissible when it identifies an already recovered unidentified body. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-504-ipc-prosecution-arising-from-a-landlord-tenant-dispute-quashed-as-an-abuse-of-253b74118cda455b8a1fac4fef08b835/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:56:19.315Z Section 504 IPC prosecution arising from a landlord-tenant dispute quashed as an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-for-admitted-prolonged-absence-without-sanctioned-leave-is-not-shockingly-dispro-af73025229c14a2b92129e22ce808cb2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:56:15.488Z Dismissal for admitted prolonged absence without sanctioned leave is not shockingly disproportionate. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-cannot-be-denied-appointment-when-delayed-joining-results-from-their-employers-d04afdb4ca544b4aba1cb2d8a8fb044a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:56:14.260Z Candidates cannot be denied appointment when delayed joining results from their employer’s withholding of the requisite NOC. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-18s-bar-does-not-apply-where-sections-3-1-r-and-3-1-s-are-not-prima-facie-establis-bfba33fcaa2c4d01bcab6e7108fc1a5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:55:58.966Z Section 18’s bar does not apply where Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) are not prima facie established. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-warrants-no-appellate-interference-absent-an-irresistible-conclusion-of-guilt-4256aeb9cd82429eb4a05be97553ec6e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:55:49.140Z Acquittal warrants no appellate interference absent an irresistible conclusion of guilt. https://lawlens.in/stories/utility-must-adjust-outstanding-electricity-dues-against-current-charges-and-refrain-from-2aefba332ae94fe1982d45bf0ed7ef48/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:55:37.111Z Utility must adjust outstanding electricity dues against current charges and refrain from disconnection meanwhile. https://lawlens.in/stories/life-imprisonment-may-be-modified-to-a-fixed-20-year-sentence-while-upholding-conviction-f-b4f820412fff4e4b94654ef8b3b39bc5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:55:36.275Z Life imprisonment may be modified to a fixed 20-year sentence while upholding conviction for murder. https://lawlens.in/stories/loss-of-love-and-affection-cannot-be-awarded-separately-from-consortium-in-fatal-accident-9f1dbc2069ef4789a68a2e4fca37273e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:54:53.581Z Loss of love and affection cannot be awarded separately from consortium in fatal accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-on-benefit-of-doubt-does-not-preclude-rejection-from-police-recruitment-for-crim-dd015de36117453fa3b704ac85c72eb0/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:53:14.875Z Acquittal on benefit of doubt does not preclude rejection from police recruitment for criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/incomplete-and-contradictory-circumstantial-evidence-cannot-sustain-conviction-accused-are-bbe8a3a80ce54235aa68247c93cf5866/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:53:12.970Z Incomplete and contradictory circumstantial evidence cannot sustain conviction; accused are entitled to benefit of doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/aided-minority-institutions-must-continue-admissions-when-course-closure-rejection-remains-9dee6301c79d471d9f83fb961ef685d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:52:57.408Z Aided minority institutions must continue admissions when course-closure rejection remains unstayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-appellate-delay-requires-bona-fide-cogent-sufficient-cause-and-cannot-be-condon-861c1864607b403480698e516ba283e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:52:55.681Z Inordinate appellate delay requires bona fide, cogent sufficient cause and cannot be condoned routinely. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-impermissible-where-prima-facie-conspiracy-exists-and-disputed-facts-require-t-e99f166d8e3c440998330abf84359802/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:52:43.359Z Quashing is impermissible where prima facie conspiracy exists and disputed facts require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-lethargy-and-bureaucratic-delay-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-cond-23a4eb83debb47bdb6f8269adcc80693/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:52:42.517Z Administrative lethargy and bureaucratic delay do not constitute sufficient cause for condonation of delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-cannot-direct-revenue-survey-and-demarcation-where-title-is-disputed-in-pendin-7dad7f958c034f53ab69329e4f164ba8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:52:39.636Z Writ courts cannot direct revenue survey and demarcation where title is disputed in pending civil litigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/relief-for-return-of-stridhan-under-section-19-8-dv-act-is-maintainable-before-family-cour-2a64778edfcd4e6d92b3fe4d9663ee4f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:52:36.958Z Relief for return of stridhan under Section 19(8) DV Act is maintainable before Family Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-substitute-domain-experts-views-on-examination-answers-absent-a-glaring-erro-6472d0223b1647dfb1796a1cc15c44fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:52:35.958Z Courts cannot substitute domain experts’ views on examination answers absent a glaring error. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-machinery-alone-cannot-justify-detention-where-duty-evasion-computation-is-prima-fa-bda79ef31f1e497996f386e614328e57/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:51:14.919Z Seized machinery alone cannot justify detention where duty-evasion computation is prima facie unscientific. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-cannot-be-based-solely-on-omission-of-salary-from-an-otherwise-authentic-exper-7946b45c21784deaaf4c66abc27bb256/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:42:57.553Z Termination cannot be based solely on omission of salary from an otherwise authentic experience certificate. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-recruitment-circular-operates-prospectively-and-cannot-invalidate-an-appointm-d1e612aa183c45f19878eaa3a67015d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:42:40.027Z A subsequent recruitment circular operates prospectively and cannot invalidate an appointment completed under prior rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-cannot-reopen-recruitment-by-correcting-false-bonus-mark-declarations-after-rep-a8c6699d5ebb46d2b469a002be3abd6b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:42:38.093Z Candidates cannot reopen recruitment by correcting false bonus-mark declarations after repeated correction opportunities. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-cannot-be-cancelled-absent-cogent-evidence-of-misuse-or-supervening-circ-5802e41809404acc9e702d975fc9baf9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:42:38.078Z Anticipatory bail cannot be cancelled absent cogent evidence of misuse or supervening circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-cannot-seek-post-result-correction-after-false-eligibility-declarations-despite-e69742cc937f4b40a176f3c21b4e9c54/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:42:32.815Z Candidates cannot seek post-result correction after false eligibility declarations despite repeated correction opportunities. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-may-substitute-reinstatement-for-disproportionate-removal-arising-from-settled-55f834a2e4344a9eaa68a34e51173767/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:42:32.786Z Writ courts may substitute reinstatement for disproportionate removal arising from settled matrimonial misconduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-cannot-be-cancelled-absent-supervening-circumstances-or-misuse-of-libert-4ba7df65675d473db9b55cb0a37ecec5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:42:24.477Z Anticipatory bail cannot be cancelled absent supervening circumstances or misuse of liberty. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-is-not-automatic-in-commercial-quantity-ndps-cases-each-accuseds-individual-role-mu-f0161ece620d4ea48662ed5809d46f4c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:42:24.460Z Parity is not automatic in commercial-quantity NDPS cases; each accused’s individual role must be independently assessed. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-court-may-reduce-motor-accident-compensation-upon-claimants-acceptance-and-insur-aac7a38698e3447e91bcc3bc491138fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:38:38.892Z Appellate court may reduce motor accident compensation upon claimant’s acceptance and insurer’s non-opposition, preserving recovery rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-156-3-application-may-be-dismissed-where-allegations-and-documents-disclose-no-c-42d70772a6e448f6b60e147bc49363ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:38:29.989Z A Section 156(3) application may be dismissed where allegations and documents disclose no cognizable offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/secl-must-consider-land-oustees-employment-claim-under-applicable-policy-after-due-verific-eb28f6e04e0d4582a2a295a2bf54205c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:38:29.739Z SECL must consider land-oustee’s employment claim under applicable policy after due verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-considering-circumstantial-evidence-prolonged-custody-and-d-1cd8be5c75c0472ea000812572adfa24/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:38:29.266Z Regular bail granted on parity considering circumstantial evidence, prolonged custody, and delayed trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-teachers-transfer-representation-by-a-reasoned-order-under-the-24a0bc097d1b4deb9692a8b8dee250ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:38:15.129Z Authorities must decide the teacher’s transfer representation by a reasoned order under the applicable policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-dismissed-as-withdrawn-following-the-parties-amicable-settlement-ee67331136e54a80bd51fe922dd23a70/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:38:03.782Z Appeal dismissed as withdrawn following the parties’ amicable settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-continue-where-a-contractual-property-dispute-lacks-prima-faci-8f81708fbf894deeb457e70c19802548/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:37:40.809Z Criminal proceedings cannot continue where a contractual property dispute lacks prima facie criminal intent. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-against-in-laws-without-specific-involvement-warrant-quash-098ff095eae94d42b0704a45ed956761/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:37:23.833Z General and omnibus allegations against in-laws without specific involvement warrant quashing of criminal prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/property-transfers-to-children-cannot-be-cancelled-under-the-senior-citizens-act-without-a-b3fdd34d99f3437da35e528213b1debb/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:36:27.295Z Property transfers to children cannot be cancelled under the Senior Citizens Act without an explicit maintenance condition, Madras HC holds https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compliance-with-a-lok-adalat-award-must-be-pursued-through-execution-not-writ-proceedi-f7a794f616404d618ea8336f2f730085/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:36:08.256Z Non-compliance with a Lok Adalat award must be pursued through execution, not writ proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-spouse-who-sought-dissolution-cannot-challenge-the-divorce-decree-over-unresolved-ancill-9ce554583cae435cb5123838fd37b4d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:35:44.493Z A spouse who sought dissolution cannot challenge the divorce decree over unresolved ancillary claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/composite-negligence-permits-an-injured-passenger-to-recover-the-entire-compensation-from-ad6969d96cfc4dc0b24961427f5fa283/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:35:39.086Z Composite negligence permits an injured passenger to recover the entire compensation from either vehicle’s owner or insurer. https://lawlens.in/stories/composite-negligence-may-be-inferred-from-head-on-collision-evidence-and-the-scene-of-acci-1a96f412ce3249259939547b2a78909f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:35:38.294Z Composite negligence may be inferred from head-on collision evidence and the scene-of-accident sketch. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-justifies-multiplier-based-compensation-for-loss-of-future-income-de-620fd935ab984567b40c38997f263905/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:35:20.616Z Functional disability justifies multiplier-based compensation for loss of future income despite partial residual work capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-composite-negligence-an-injured-claimant-may-recover-entire-compensation-from-either-ve-221991e60da7445284681c2368aaa779/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:34:59.729Z In composite negligence, an injured claimant may recover entire compensation from either vehicle’s tortfeasor. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sub-registrar-cannot-record-a-pmla-attachment-without-a-valid-provisional-attachment-ord-3edd4ea82991470dbcb915062f9986ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:34:55.984Z A Sub-Registrar cannot record a PMLA attachment without a valid provisional attachment order. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-invalidating-the-environmental-clearance-demand-the-matter-may-be-remanded-solely-to-9edf5e1a64ae4cbb93706e816a66dc1c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:33:23.721Z After invalidating the environmental-clearance demand, the matter may be remanded solely to determine excess quarrying. https://lawlens.in/stories/defreezing-bank-accounts-subject-to-criminal-investigations-must-be-sought-before-jurisdic-249ba9f0b483467e9273bfd2a8f396a1/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:33:03.422Z Defreezing bank accounts subject to criminal investigations must be sought before jurisdictional criminal courts. https://lawlens.in/stories/benefit-of-acquittal-extends-to-similarly-situated-non-appealing-co-accused-where-prosecut-14f8c911f25046f3b4864fe95dd6c9d9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:33:00.810Z Benefit of acquittal extends to similarly situated non-appealing co-accused where prosecution case wholly fails. https://lawlens.in/stories/ex-parte-proceedings-do-not-dispense-with-proof-unrebutted-evidence-established-the-plaint-7205d1fb5bca47629578250059945d15/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:32:56.755Z Ex parte proceedings do not dispense with proof; unrebutted evidence established the plaintiff’s title and possession. https://lawlens.in/stories/fmsci-election-process-declared-void-for-violating-national-sports-governance-act-madras-h-635d8a363170430aa2dd54e67b52c3f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:32:53.107Z FMSCI election process declared void for violating National Sports Governance Act; Madras HC orders fresh polls under new rules https://lawlens.in/stories/section-24-2-lapse-requires-both-non-possession-and-non-payment-court-deposit-constitutes-f5bd326803434cc295175d24e34d1e6b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:32:52.444Z Section 24(2) lapse requires both non-possession and non-payment; court deposit constitutes payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-11-month-lessee-has-no-vested-right-to-renewal-authorities-may-re-auction-the-premises-cc09a1ddd8d34abc88998438e9a48061/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:32:52.078Z An 11-month lessee has no vested right to renewal; authorities may re-auction the premises. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-representation-on-omitted-in-service-seats-after-hearing-before-co-51cbaca4100445399c34bbc8f1321ef9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:32:46.136Z Authorities must decide representation on omitted in-service seats after hearing before commencement of third-round counselling. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-related-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-amounts-remain-in-fixed-d-f8dab768a42243b1a2333c210fe1ed7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:32:28.719Z Cybercrime-related bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed amounts remain in fixed deposits pending magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-cannot-quash-criminal-proceedings-under-section-482-by-evaluating-disputed-evid-61612a3b7a3a4fbab444d55d412509ae/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:32:26.651Z High Court cannot quash criminal proceedings under Section 482 by evaluating disputed evidence or conducting a mini-trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-arising-from-the-share-purchase-agreement-were-referred-to-arbitration-with-the-p-a5e6335a43b34ec98b50e6a74f222589/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:30:13.088Z Disputes arising from the share purchase agreement were referred to arbitration with the parties’ consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/rent-realized-in-violation-of-court-directions-must-be-refunded-with-12-annual-interest-c23cb73a942e42378473eb63b580dc69/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:30:10.171Z Rent realized in violation of court directions must be refunded with 12% annual interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/contributory-negligence-cannot-be-upheld-without-evidence-led-by-the-insurer-e32ce6a6f1044fba9132da7573a3278a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:25:27.177Z Contributory negligence cannot be upheld without evidence led by the insurer. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-307-ipc-does-not-prescribe-a-minimum-10-year-sentence-allahabad-high-court-sets-as-a085cd4b804d5c92a3c2d1a83714bf31/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:25:24.830Z Section 307 IPC does not prescribe a minimum 10-year sentence: Allahabad High Court sets aside SC/ST Act conviction and reduces life term to time served https://lawlens.in/stories/individual-representations-for-overtime-benefits-must-be-decided-by-a-reasoned-order-witho-57b50621271d4366927cc5c9d4f19fdb/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:25:21.651Z Individual representations for overtime benefits must be decided by a reasoned order, without adjudicating entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-aae674a0ef70408d94b7267d39e4fcb0/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:25:15.691Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-securing-only-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-dep-8f86e00f4ac04aa3a7a060681fe1fe3a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:25:12.161Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while securing only disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-account-shall-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-funds-remain-secured-in-fixed-12f3346033ad44a399d34c190aa0ce39/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:25:09.183Z A bank account shall be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud funds remain secured in fixed deposit pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-may-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-in-fixed-deposits-bb22a5a56e514f11be86c818be594904/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:25:06.048Z Bank accounts may be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-unavailable-for-disputed-contractual-payment-claims-parties-must-purs-b54b8437f28e425f93f7c11f11118947/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:25:03.844Z Writ jurisdiction is unavailable for disputed contractual payment claims; parties must pursue contractual remedies. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-complainant-is-a-victim-entitled-to-appeal-acquittal-under-section-372-befor-6e9cfe78f26c484e9d27681dc2565f47/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:18:04.165Z A Section 138 complainant is a victim entitled to appeal acquittal under Section 372 before the Sessions Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-proof-of-section-12-2-notice-a-section-18-reference-cannot-be-dismissed-as-time-ba-c3e215e1881a43dda93d7ed4dd508694/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:18:01.497Z Without proof of Section 12(2) notice, a Section 18 reference cannot be dismissed as time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-proven-section-12-2-notice-a-land-acquisition-reference-cannot-be-dismissed-as-tim-d523947e3dfd4a3dab5c97108d81ac5e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:18:01.493Z Without proven Section 12(2) notice, a land acquisition reference cannot be dismissed as time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-demonstrably-duplicated-remuneration-is-permissible-where-an-employee-impermis-aaa387626eb7528fbd00d492cea4eb58/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:17:59.058Z Recovery of demonstrably duplicated remuneration is permissible where an employee impermissibly holds two posts simultaneously. https://lawlens.in/stories/extended-limitation-under-section-11-a-requires-proved-wilful-suppression-with-intent-to-e-b7b6c5ce6973553ca3c794c52b056a16/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:17:58.519Z Extended limitation under Section 11-A requires proved wilful suppression with intent to evade duty. https://lawlens.in/stories/prosecution-sanction-mandatory-even-for-retired-public-servants-under-amended-prevention-o-1c6ad386a0de5918b09d9b17e3e1a3e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:16:00.836Z Prosecution sanction mandatory even for retired public servants under amended Prevention of Corruption Act, rules Allahabad High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/omission-of-material-incriminating-evidence-in-section-313-examination-vitiates-conviction-0e86f4e45a4b5f38847631043fa91eca/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:15:45.849Z Omission of material incriminating evidence in Section 313 examination vitiates conviction and requires fresh examination. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-non-payment-under-a-commercial-contract-absent-dishonest-intent-at-inception-does-not-dfbfbf0b879e48eea3af458a562d9c6f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:13:52.110Z Mere non-payment under a commercial contract, absent dishonest intent at inception, does not constitute cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-sets-aside-ed-cognizance-order-for-denying-accused-a-pre-cognizance-hear-5e42f9938e5e42c18c113f32d628a63f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:13:11.804Z Madras High Court sets aside ED cognizance order for denying accused a pre-cognizance hearing under BNSS https://lawlens.in/stories/fresh-sarfaesi-auctions-cannot-be-sought-through-writ-jurisdiction-the-remedy-lies-before-318b4ea6beb541c2a3e0310936cadecf/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:13:10.634Z Fresh SARFAESI auctions cannot be sought through writ jurisdiction; the remedy lies before the DRT. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-officers-cannot-face-ipc-prosecution-solely-by-designation-absent-material-showing-in-7bc79b1e7b69435daf4b179e1d5c74a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:13:09.660Z Bank officers cannot face IPC prosecution solely by designation absent material showing individual participation. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-knowledge-of-a-court-order-does-not-justify-contempt-proceedings-against-non-parties-49a3dd2d7b51413c85af0606bf80d36d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:13:04.846Z Mere knowledge of a court order does not justify contempt proceedings against non-parties absent specific averments. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-permissive-rider-is-not-a-third-party-and-cannot-claim-under-owner-driver-personal-accid-68ee4e789e8249f1977ee30bedf13ea9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:12:57.239Z A permissive rider is not a third party and cannot claim under owner-driver personal accident coverage. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-the-absence-of-functional-disability-permanent-disability-compensation-may-be-assessed-11e97f74aac34a089a8c7ac6761182ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:12:52.126Z In the absence of functional disability, permanent disability compensation may be assessed using the percentage method. https://lawlens.in/stories/sections-181-and-rule-173-do-not-mandate-online-publication-of-cooperative-society-enquiry-5edf792089e740f482f130f73826b54b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:12:52.107Z Sections 181 and Rule 173 do not mandate online publication of cooperative society enquiry proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-under-section-37-ndps-act-where-commercial-quantity-recovery-lacks-reasonable-99ac4c2197a040d7ba15977d825c3717/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:12:49.975Z Bail denied under Section 37 NDPS Act where commercial-quantity recovery lacks reasonable grounds of innocence. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-enhanced-by-increasing-assessed-income-and-permanent-disability-compensation-431aad885840417ba8e5489a6ec80cfa/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:12:47.048Z Compensation enhanced by increasing assessed income and permanent-disability compensation for multiple fractures. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-must-consider-relaxation-of-interim-deposit-conditions-without-treating-the-appli-fac6d8e55b0045e69fbcaec0a47273ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:07:12.464Z Tribunal must consider relaxation of interim deposit conditions without treating the application as default. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-72-c-requires-pre-act-undisclosed-assets-without-declaration-to-be-assessed-in-the-c288d9ef502149eba5b82d52973ed83d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:06:33.959Z Section 72(c) requires pre-Act undisclosed assets without declaration to be assessed in the AY following Section 10 notice. https://lawlens.in/stories/repatriation-is-unsustainable-where-the-original-posting-order-contains-no-indication-of-d-3de35a0a390b455ab3a610e5ab3e463e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:03:52.650Z Repatriation is unsustainable where the original posting order contains no indication of deputation. https://lawlens.in/stories/casteist-facebook-abuse-cannot-be-closed-as-no-clue-without-specialised-cyber-investigatio-ff2b0fd3a9124842868576791f4a0a1e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:03:29.314Z Casteist Facebook abuse cannot be closed as “no clue” without specialised cyber investigation, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/litigant-cannot-suffer-for-counsels-deliberate-non-appearance-nclat-restores-20-72-crore-e-c8c2240340d349af9f717852e08e1440/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:03:22.391Z Litigant cannot suffer for counsel’s deliberate non-appearance; NCLAT restores ₹20.72-crore electricity dues claim https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-cannot-compel-examination-of-a-listed-witness-whose-role-was-merely-formal-dde0a71e58944cd7a776f976a63ca7d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:03:07.253Z Accused cannot compel examination of a listed witness whose role was merely formal. https://lawlens.in/stories/temple-authorities-must-verify-encroachment-and-provide-due-opportunity-before-removing-al-4d438baa054944c3864539f82ecc8378/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:02:36.751Z Temple authorities must verify encroachment and provide due opportunity before removing alleged occupants. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-discharge-petition-cannot-be-considered-under-section-239-crpc-after-charges-are-framed-afe3c8e2f4b04621811246da8fe233c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:02:36.087Z A discharge petition cannot be considered under Section 239 CrPC after charges are framed. https://lawlens.in/stories/alleged-encroachment-may-be-removed-only-after-survey-and-due-opportunity-of-hearing-64634de3e68144d0b7b76f623538a47d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:02:33.316Z Alleged encroachment may be removed only after survey and due opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/local-authorities-must-ensure-unobstructed-drainage-and-prevent-sewage-rainwater-and-stagn-f368fb6a446c4da0ae98e317b1333c79/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:02:31.581Z Local authorities must ensure unobstructed drainage and prevent sewage, rainwater, and stagnant water on public streets. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-judicial-proceedings-bar-gratuity-payment-until-conclusion-and-issuance-of-final-o-6d01d46397954711b2fba0bbf16d8c1e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:02:25.925Z Pending judicial proceedings bar gratuity payment until conclusion and issuance of final orders under Rule 69(1)(c). https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-continuous-vhg-engagement-qualifies-for-age-relaxation-absent-an-express-current-ser-032afcd433854ee790b95c396e176501/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:02:04.386Z Prior continuous VHG engagement qualifies for age relaxation absent an express current-service requirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/original-application-dismissed-as-withdrawn-after-the-department-granted-the-applicants-pr-204c0e4215264d7eaf3a05363b45f2d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T12:01:52.934Z Original application dismissed as withdrawn after the department granted the applicants’ prayed relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-adjudication-order-uploaded-only-under-additional-notices-and-orders-without-separate-9d11dfe6f27f4e799a243490a52eb23f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:53:51.945Z GST adjudication order uploaded only under “Additional Notices and Orders” without separate intimation is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantive-imprisonment-reduced-to-period-undergone-considering-prolonged-trial-first-off-7d200e6b35b34a6aa02dbd63836fc44b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:53:49.087Z Substantive imprisonment reduced to period undergone considering prolonged trial, first-offender status, and satisfactory conduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-courts-cannot-reassess-evidence-or-conduct-a-mini-trial-while-reviewing-charges-4358aed33ddb443b88fe0dc687b098d8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:53:46.017Z Revisional courts cannot reassess evidence or conduct a mini-trial while reviewing charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-employees-must-pursue-salary-payment-grievances-through-the-prescribed-statutor-d49338eb97b0441c9e0c87023bd8fb95/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:53:42.960Z Government employees must pursue salary-payment grievances through the prescribed statutory grievance-redressal mechanism. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25-b-8-revision-cannot-substitute-the-rent-controllers-factual-assessment-absent-j-2ef855e6c56b49eba5c76fccf906cb9e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:43:39.399Z Section 25-B(8) revision cannot substitute the Rent Controller’s factual assessment absent jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-quashes-ssc-candidates-seven-year-ban-finds-shifted-terminal-was-not-amon-701beca743aa4bab80e303a737ea4bde/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:43:36.443Z Delhi High Court quashes SSC candidate’s seven-year ban, finds shifted terminal was not among those identified as compromised https://lawlens.in/stories/cgst-proceedings-may-be-initiated-after-a-taxpayers-death-against-legal-representatives-de-17be912f2bec45c282b5dfe81e9a61b5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:40:41.758Z CGST proceedings may be initiated after a taxpayer’s death against legal representatives, Delhi High Court rules; liability limited to deceased’s estate https://lawlens.in/stories/party-that-unilaterally-appoints-an-arbitrator-can-still-challenge-the-appointment-partici-7619e2ad613a474f801e9a716ad0bed8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:39:21.619Z Party that unilaterally appoints an arbitrator can still challenge the appointment; participation does not waive Section 12(5), Delhi HC holds https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-unsupported-explanations-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-condoning-delayed-le-f42e4db9a362486c96ff0d2b8f9a32f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:38:15.646Z Vague, unsupported explanations do not constitute sufficient cause for condoning delayed leave-to-defend applications. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-6-2-b-bars-parallel-gst-proceedings-only-when-both-concern-the-same-subject-matter-f4361a2e0ddb4ca8a786e5350f03bbd4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:36:00.426Z Section 6(2)(b) bars parallel GST proceedings only when both concern the same subject matter. https://lawlens.in/stories/jkca-funds-case-j-k-high-court-rejects-ed-plea-to-add-charges-says-participation-in-misapp-8f3d8508202e41e0a1a3baa0a8d8b49e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:34:44.762Z JKCA funds case: J&K High Court rejects ED plea to add charges, says participation in misappropriation alone does not amount to receiving stolen property https://lawlens.in/stories/a-forged-appointment-approval-cannot-confer-an-enforceable-right-to-salary-from-the-state-7ecacba845e95957b953aa8585c642e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:34:22.865Z A forged appointment approval cannot confer an enforceable right to salary from the State exchequer. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-payment-of-sale-consideration-does-not-invalidate-a-completed-registered-sale-remedy-l-b911451608fe5a9dbf6fa56537c663b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:34:18.276Z Non-payment of sale consideration does not invalidate a completed registered sale; remedy lies in recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-contractual-termination-cannot-stand-without-considering-the-employees-reply-and-9d9c3995f8d24a00937374e00c0b3a5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:32:39.895Z Stigmatic contractual termination cannot stand without considering the employee’s reply and procedural safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/compromise-in-a-non-compoundable-offence-may-justify-reducing-imprisonment-to-the-period-a-16bdcfaf972a4684a8b36691196b7c6c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:32:37.102Z Compromise in a non-compoundable offence may justify reducing imprisonment to the period already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-trustworthy-victims-testimony-alone-can-sustain-conviction-for-penetrative-sexual-assaul-603d59844f594b918849b2fef24f320e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:32:34.147Z A trustworthy victim’s testimony alone can sustain conviction for penetrative sexual assault under POCSO. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-11-years-without-possession-gauhati-high-court-orders-central-bank-to-refund-auction-959660f6b6c64bd29ead1712a5611e22/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:32:31.290Z After 11 years without possession, Gauhati High Court orders Central Bank to refund auction buyer ₹29.5 lakh with 12% compound interest https://lawlens.in/stories/reopening-of-assessment-cannot-rest-on-unverified-portal-information-lacking-assessee-spec-ce344cfe34a24531b709c6a029e198e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:29:06.622Z Reopening of assessment cannot rest on unverified portal information lacking assessee-specific material. https://lawlens.in/stories/regularisation-of-long-serving-employees-against-sanctioned-posts-preserves-past-service-c-092d3093b4854c25be94f1e183d32b30/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:23:09.709Z Regularisation of long-serving employees against sanctioned posts preserves past service continuity and Old Pension Scheme entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-cannot-be-terminated-or-salary-withheld-solely-on-a-disputed-nios-result-pending-v-ee1944103d414659936cf1daa6d0ab9f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:23:09.394Z Service cannot be terminated or salary withheld solely on a disputed NIOS result pending verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-highest-bidder-acquires-no-rights-over-shops-absent-their-express-inclusion-in-settlemen-6886aead65914f1fb4c8f2a6237400c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:23:02.285Z A highest bidder acquires no rights over shops absent their express inclusion in settlement terms. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-status-quo-protection-warrants-no-appellate-interference-absent-illegality-or-perv-29e3a5e27ba74aa6aab0ac95d8ad699e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:22:56.304Z Interim status quo protection warrants no appellate interference absent illegality or perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-matrimonial-criminal-proceedings-under-section-482-crpc-after-partie-84178c11f4134791b89ec8283b352fde/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:22:53.632Z High Courts may quash matrimonial criminal proceedings under Section 482 CrPC after parties compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-despite-criminal-history-where-no-flight-risk-was-established-48f05911ee4245948cfb297c3c191671/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:22:40.416Z Anticipatory bail granted despite criminal history where no flight risk was established. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-under-the-sc-st-act-where-allegations-are-nonspecific-and-false-43f12f0319ae41be8825368f639adbe4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:22:38.357Z Anticipatory bail granted under the SC/ST Act where allegations are nonspecific and false implication appears probable. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-continue-where-a-civil-dispute-is-maliciously-given-a-criminal-486610ab673f4032b222ce2e67d4ef3b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:22:35.153Z Criminal proceedings cannot continue where a civil dispute is maliciously given a criminal colour. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-proceedings-cannot-rest-on-unverified-portal-information-lacking-material-lin-d5a410db2d534451b43e592e82cc95a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:15:12.116Z Reassessment proceedings cannot rest on unverified portal information lacking material linking the assessee. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-rest-on-unverified-portal-information-without-material-linking-the-ass-0bb8c2248da14420ab9616a1c3169d91/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:15:09.336Z Reassessment cannot rest on unverified portal information without material linking the assessee to transactions. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-overturned-where-the-evidence-permits-a-reasonable-view-favouring-t-c307489174b94c1b9b44192913374eab/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:14:57.329Z An acquittal cannot be overturned where the evidence permits a reasonable view favouring the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-civil-or-rent-proceedings-do-not-bar-criminal-investigation-into-prima-facie-cogni-c3a0e20b03394750868ee508400df8b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:12:34.757Z Pending civil or rent proceedings do not bar criminal investigation into prima facie cognizable offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/essential-engineering-qualifications-govern-promotion-experience-cannot-substitute-for-a-d-5d2338061c4e4109824b76633b939e60/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:05:13.182Z Essential engineering qualifications govern promotion; experience cannot substitute for a degree recalled by the Supreme Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-extend-through-trial-where-the-accused-cooperated-and-custodial-inte-3edf2c0c48915c4d9bfe93e4741cb8b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T11:04:27.748Z Anticipatory bail may extend through trial where the accused cooperated and custodial interrogation is unnecessary after chargesheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-corporation-employees-the-commissioner-may-exercise-the-governments-power-under-rule-1-b5986b1040a94e6d9c759b52d976450c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:57:09.695Z For Corporation employees, the Commissioner may exercise the Government’s power under Rule 14-A to entrust disciplinary enquiries. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-powers-permit-quashing-of-settled-matrimonial-offences-where-continuation-serves-0feabfa2ed6d4c39824bc74ae5994316/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:52:28.214Z Inherent powers permit quashing of settled matrimonial offences where continuation serves no useful purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-including-pocso-charges-quashed-under-section-528-bnss-following-volu-07e6c685d86f468ebd158383fa504d45/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:52:19.816Z Criminal proceedings, including POCSO charges, quashed under Section 528 BNSS following voluntary settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-proceedings-under-section-125-crpc-cannot-rely-on-chief-examination-affidavits-f100c40ef4a2487fa90432f6036cd469/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:48:02.228Z Maintenance proceedings under Section 125 CrPC cannot rely on chief-examination affidavits, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-adjudicate-material-oppression-claims-and-provide-fair-hearing-vitiates-the-ord-ed49850910834160acfdd3d7bd8edd3f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:46:49.946Z Failure to adjudicate material oppression claims and provide fair hearing vitiates the order. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-elect-non-relinquishment-within-30-days-deems-bank-guarantee-security-relinquis-306dd20ba2be4ae1ae3fd2982d5b1fd0/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:46:36.653Z Failure to elect non-relinquishment within 30 days deems bank-guarantee security relinquished into the liquidation estate. https://lawlens.in/stories/once-granted-sro-149-higher-pay-scale-benefits-cannot-be-withdrawn-absent-fraud-or-misrepr-58448d0e08354199a6c42e7e26c2ee7d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:46:24.745Z Once granted, SRO 149 higher pay-scale benefits cannot be withdrawn absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/sro-59-benefits-may-be-excluded-on-pension-refixation-but-excess-payments-cannot-be-recove-6cc1fd1c5d27465daccf95378d8428bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:46:19.121Z SRO 59 benefits may be excluded on pension refixation, but excess payments cannot be recovered. https://lawlens.in/stories/completion-of-qualifying-service-confers-eligibility-for-consideration-not-an-automatic-ri-11df4d002b0144ceb0dc9968dc4ce4ba/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:46:17.054Z Completion of qualifying service confers eligibility for consideration, not an automatic right to promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/persons-with-benchmark-disabilities-cannot-claim-promotional-reservation-absent-an-identif-cd3300aabfad4cb0bb52352db9283f3a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:46:11.992Z Persons with benchmark disabilities cannot claim promotional reservation absent an identified suitable post and applicable roster point. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plausible-and-reasonable-acquittal-cannot-be-overturned-absent-patent-perversity-or-misa-5641b4a5bacf411a8c0a1027943789e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:44:06.418Z A plausible and reasonable acquittal cannot be overturned absent patent perversity or misappreciation of evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/mutation-on-the-basis-of-a-registered-sale-deed-does-not-determine-title-validity-disputes-9492dbd4abd54b1d92f2073dbfa460bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:43:30.845Z Mutation on the basis of a registered sale deed does not determine title; validity disputes belong before civil courts. https://lawlens.in/stories/uploading-a-gst-show-cause-notice-only-under-additional-notices-and-orders-violates-natura-0e798870689a425287357552736432a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:43:20.760Z Uploading a GST show-cause notice only under “Additional Notices and Orders” violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-prosecutions-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-crpc-after-complete-amicable-set-7fb800920816464c90a0530a6bd70bcd/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:35:29.206Z Matrimonial prosecutions may be quashed under Section 482 CrPC after complete amicable settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-57-consolidation-bar-does-not-oust-civil-jurisdiction-over-errors-in-revenue-entri-c4e6c260d4c84b4fa975d5255210d252/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:34:13.970Z Section 57 consolidation bar does not oust civil jurisdiction over errors in revenue entries. https://lawlens.in/stories/landlords-genuine-need-to-establish-his-sons-business-can-justify-eviction-under-up-tenanc-62e6f9a68b145802b0ee2956f18fdbab/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:33:25.725Z Landlord’s genuine need to establish his son’s business can justify eviction under UP tenancy law, Allahabad HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-cannot-stand-where-eyewitness-presence-is-doubtful-and-testimony-lacks-reliable-bf1cf0564cab5c668905aad6a9cbcd86/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:33:17.714Z Conviction cannot stand where eyewitness presence is doubtful and testimony lacks reliable corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-should-ordinarily-decline-writ-petitions-for-non-registration-of-firs-where-st-65d8072389a246f2b2e3f784c53dcaba/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:22:43.055Z High Courts should ordinarily decline writ petitions for non-registration of FIRs where statutory Magistrate remedies remain available. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-petitions-seeking-fir-registration-should-not-be-entertained-when-efficacious-14d2a035928b40ce9174d308269dac28/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:22:29.607Z Section 482 petitions seeking FIR registration should not be entertained when efficacious Magistrate remedies remain available. https://lawlens.in/stories/rice-bran-oil-and-de-oiled-rice-bran-are-not-agricultural-produce-calcutta-hc-orders-refun-bd4363b087ca44ea96af66f903f781bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:13:58.591Z Rice bran oil and de-oiled rice bran are not ‘agricultural produce’: Calcutta HC orders refund of market fees with 12% interest https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-customers-cannot-be-prosecuted-under-itpa-provisions-absent-proof-of-procurement-or-i-8436cbe63eb24043948744495a1bb1d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:13:48.502Z Mere customers cannot be prosecuted under ITPA provisions absent proof of procurement or involvement in prostitution. https://lawlens.in/stories/provisional-release-must-be-granted-on-30-bank-guarantee-and-70-personal-bond-for-differen-1849e793c5d1487aa951f6347b49eef3/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:13:08.943Z Provisional release must be granted on 30% bank guarantee and 70% personal bond for differential duty. https://lawlens.in/stories/town-panchayats-are-not-industrial-establishments-under-tamil-nadus-permanent-status-act-758e3332cf154220b1a5ead31dca4659/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:13:08.263Z Town panchayats are not industrial establishments under Tamil Nadu’s Permanent Status Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-based-on-complete-lack-of-evidence-constitutes-honourable-acquittal-for-unifo-3ac7d763ef794a4badd1f4d20ab92bea/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:13:07.772Z An acquittal based on complete lack of evidence constitutes honourable acquittal for uniformed-service recruitment. https://lawlens.in/stories/residual-monetary-claims-following-lease-termination-must-be-pursued-through-separate-lega-a8ae14692013477abd1243bc78e6e3d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:13:05.855Z Residual monetary claims following lease termination must be pursued through separate legal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-trespass-charges-cannot-lie-against-co-sharers-possessing-disputed-joint-property-9c76726effea4f5ab9f9ca9c7b9f09c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:13:03.207Z Criminal trespass charges cannot lie against co-sharers possessing disputed joint property. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-part-time-employees-outside-the-86-basic-service-categories-cannot-claim-regul-f0a6e60366354ba4871b1fb765158f43/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:13:02.514Z Contractual part-time employees outside the 86 Basic Service categories cannot claim regularisation without ten years’ service. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-traceability-of-approval-records-alone-cannot-invalidate-appointments-or-establish-fra-b6c13e04f31051feaaf4923d63e6ec5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:03:08.098Z Non-traceability of approval records alone cannot invalidate appointments or establish fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/restitution-of-conjugal-rights-proceedings-do-not-warrant-quashing-criminal-proceedings-ba-1587c606173f464da22c197a6213145a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:02:32.656Z Restitution of conjugal rights proceedings do not warrant quashing criminal proceedings based on specific cruelty allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/emergency-leave-may-be-granted-without-police-escort-where-medical-necessity-and-prior-com-a5e3dbdad49640b19f079d0f88aa9115/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:02:19.414Z Emergency leave may be granted without police escort where medical necessity and prior compliance justify it. https://lawlens.in/stories/parishioners-may-participate-in-the-church-festival-upon-paying-the-prescribed-parish-tax-39374fabaa5a44fbbfcd74fe3a96f8bb/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:02:18.728Z Parishioners may participate in the church festival upon paying the prescribed parish tax. https://lawlens.in/stories/ordinary-leave-may-be-granted-without-police-escort-absent-adverse-conduct-during-prior-le-80e9d7e8ac7141c6b7ba3a1a5a91a09a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T10:02:10.821Z Ordinary leave may be granted without police escort absent adverse conduct during prior leave. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-consider-probation-in-eligible-cases-and-record-reasons-for-refusing-it-478225de7ad149249d6c232b954c843e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:55:56.183Z Courts must consider probation in eligible cases and record reasons for refusing it. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-amendments-changing-the-suits-nature-and-defeating-accrued-rights-are-barred-under-e178181aa68f4aefbaf7ec6a86f8e9eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:53:20.386Z Belated amendments changing the suit’s nature and defeating accrued rights are barred under Order VI Rule 17. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-alone-cannot-defeat-amendment-where-it-addresses-the-real-controversy-without-changi-1304028f5a054152acf69b5f5fd483ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:53:09.077Z Delay alone cannot defeat amendment where it addresses the real controversy without changing the suit’s nature. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prolonged-consensual-relationship-without-fraudulent-intent-from-inception-does-not-cons-c21f46b8752353be8a5fc3be9dd8bf93/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:44:20.489Z A prolonged consensual relationship without fraudulent intent from inception does not constitute rape. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-high-court-quashes-psa-detention-over-ignored-custody-and-bail-status-factual-errors-a-92cf08bc12524f41810f8fcaeb9457cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:37:30.856Z J&K High Court quashes PSA detention over ignored custody and bail status, factual errors and pre-decided jail placement https://lawlens.in/stories/a-meeting-without-any-elected-panchayat-member-is-no-meeting-section-12-11-s-bar-does-not-189080cd96f44b398a2e9dd12d8c7896/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:34:14.481Z A meeting without any elected Panchayat member is no meeting; Section 12(11)’s bar does not apply. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-courts-must-expedite-long-pending-criminal-proceedings-without-unnecessary-adjournme-3c64b2d6118143579c423f1f1f034a39/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:34:05.573Z Trial courts must expedite long-pending criminal proceedings without unnecessary adjournments, subject to docket constraints. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-where-sc-st-act-allegations-were-non-specific-and-the-accused-ha-8a48bc2b1f084fa7993c6d42d89ee49d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:33:10.726Z Anticipatory bail granted where SC/ST Act allegations were non-specific and the accused had clean antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/election-petition-cannot-determine-rule-23-1-b-disqualification-absent-prior-determination-0803f0c9d9ba4b19986789de709985e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:32:28.775Z Election petition cannot determine Rule 23(1)(b) disqualification absent prior determination by competent authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-where-sc-st-act-allegations-lacked-caste-based-insult-in-public-28b1e52e94ea4b95bc3952ae137f522f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:32:25.001Z Anticipatory bail granted where SC/ST Act allegations lacked caste-based insult in public view. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunals-must-not-reject-merger-schemes-at-the-first-motion-stage-for-curable-timing-conc-b8e7b910f2214f5f803b82d021c3dfb1/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:31:31.795Z Tribunals must not reject merger schemes at the first-motion stage for curable timing concerns. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-penalty-is-unsustainable-where-the-authority-fails-to-consider-the-employee-bd152b5739c64b05ab9caac8e28393c7/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:31:16.560Z A disciplinary penalty is unsustainable where the authority fails to consider the employee’s detailed representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-consideration-of-representation-substantive-relief-was-premature-competent-authori-cc41cf0ddddb4f0d8f60b6fed5377371/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:31:11.512Z Pending consideration of representation, substantive relief was premature; competent authority must pass a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-service-recruitment-rules-prevail-over-general-pay-rules-in-prescribing-post-spec-a60c63437c5a475484c75aa77b711204/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:31:03.692Z Specific service recruitment rules prevail over general pay rules in prescribing post-specific scales. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-authorities-must-give-reasoned-consideration-to-the-delinquent-employees-defe-9636665186da471693b7338009314baa/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:31:03.662Z Disciplinary authorities must give reasoned consideration to the delinquent employee’s defence before imposing punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-challenge-exclusion-from-a-selection-process-bars-subsequent-claims-for-retrosp-7021902c4d5249b1a72ed819511faba7/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:31:03.149Z Failure to challenge exclusion from a selection process bars subsequent claims for retrospective inclusion. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-representations-based-on-policy-and-personal-hardship-require-reasoned-considerat-6e2bc72c2faa4d94baf73839108d9ad5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:31:02.470Z Transfer representations based on policy and personal hardship require reasoned consideration before implementation. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-findings-of-fact-cannot-be-disturbed-in-second-appeal-absent-perversity-or-a-su-f7584cc53ded4440928e67dcd3050a1f/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:13:21.066Z Concurrent findings of fact cannot be disturbed in second appeal absent perversity or a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-inappropriate-for-disputed-facts-where-an-efficacious-statutory-appea-cdc1cb39d8a24fcabccacfb8977ad5e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T09:03:36.807Z Writ jurisdiction is inappropriate for disputed facts where an efficacious statutory appeal is available. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-cannot-extend-beyond-the-specific-directions-contained-in-the-underly-ace8b3290f8748e2a14017db945426fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:58:37.093Z Contempt proceedings cannot extend beyond the specific directions contained in the underlying order. https://lawlens.in/stories/waqf-authorities-must-furnish-complaint-and-relied-upon-documents-to-alleged-encroachers-b4ec0a9b86dc446dac769b08bbcc45b3/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:52:43.534Z Waqf authorities must furnish complaint and relied-upon documents to alleged encroachers. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rape-conviction-cannot-rest-on-prosecutrix-testimony-contradicted-by-medical-forensic-an-826488e2550d4ea8885f835c6f749634/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:38:55.527Z A rape conviction cannot rest on prosecutrix testimony contradicted by medical, forensic, and surrounding evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/offences-under-section-138-ni-act-may-be-compounded-at-any-stage-including-after-convictio-d45a49c971de46f5b81a0e527950184b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:37:46.207Z Offences under Section 138 NI Act may be compounded at any stage, including after conviction, upon settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/express-contractual-80-ceiling-governs-supply-stage-payments-despite-separately-priced-boq-3ab05f6a04054362934bac40f0e8d376/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:36:37.585Z Express contractual 80% ceiling governs supply-stage payments despite separately priced BoQ items. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-combatant-enrolled-personnel-cannot-claim-pension-after-15-years-absent-specific-enabl-674d24f989484fd8a6baca4651c839e4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:33:22.159Z Non-Combatant Enrolled personnel cannot claim pension after 15 years absent specific enabling rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-filing-a-rent-appeal-was-condoned-upon-payment-of-admitted-rent-arrears-00d46f3a1612448fa9dd900ffd291b81/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:33:18.145Z Delay in filing a rent appeal was condoned upon payment of admitted rent arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/fair-price-shop-cancellation-without-opportunity-to-lead-evidence-and-cross-examine-witnes-e0bc42fe1a154c11b82eeec351a1b5b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:33:11.542Z Fair price shop cancellation without opportunity to lead evidence and cross-examine witnesses violates Rule 16(3). https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-termination-of-a-bareboat-charter-ends-the-charterers-status-before-physical-reposse-73a12fd041124bab9da3f836ec27b80b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:25:32.024Z Valid termination of a bareboat charter ends the charterer’s status before physical repossession, Supreme Court rules; vessel arrest vacated https://lawlens.in/stories/offences-under-section-138-ni-act-may-be-compounded-at-any-stage-including-after-convictio-89d77e656ca24074ba7a0538d4e4ff53/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:23:43.312Z Offences under Section 138 NI Act may be compounded at any stage, including after conviction, upon settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-the-employees-comprehensive-representation-through-a-reasoned-spea-3f737e732048457e876b53d112888314/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:22:59.426Z Respondents must decide the employees’ comprehensive representation through a reasoned, speaking order within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-the-comprehensive-representation-by-a-reasoned-order-within-four-w-850576c68ea648b8a471d07f63f70afe/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:22:52.108Z Respondents must decide the comprehensive representation by a reasoned order within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-service-is-disproportionate-for-a-cash-remittance-lapse-cured-within-four-day-1c557fc4af4946dd83ba72128c0056b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:22:16.040Z Removal from service is disproportionate for a cash-remittance lapse cured within four days after long service. https://lawlens.in/stories/covid-19-delayed-ews-certificates-cannot-invalidate-appointments-where-issuance-was-impede-58e42529663a49d8934ac673e02cc224/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:22:05.959Z COVID-19-delayed EWS certificates cannot invalidate appointments where issuance was impeded by lockdown conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-penalty-is-unsustainable-where-the-charge-sheet-omits-relied-upon-materials-a-370b176f547f4de4b95a24d691a6b3b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:21:27.501Z Disciplinary penalty is unsustainable where the charge-sheet omits relied-upon materials and the inquiry report is withheld. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-police-directed-to-eradicate-irrelevant-caste-references-from-official-records-and-t-a42da21b9306420c84b572fe86705286/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:20:52.301Z Delhi Police directed to eradicate irrelevant caste references from official records and train subordinate units on constitutional values https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-satisfy-compensation-awarded-to-a-gratuitous-passenger-with-liberty-to-recove-b4aad449f8ee4d398274846f11eb9c3b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:20:25.506Z Insurer must satisfy compensation awarded to a gratuitous passenger, with liberty to recover it from the vehicle owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-first-satisfy-the-award-then-recover-it-from-the-owner-and-driver-despite-an-482c9f9aeae84ef9ba059cc7568461ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:20:18.537Z Insurer must first satisfy the award, then recover it from the owner and driver despite an invalid licence. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-of-a-permanent-employee-for-misconduct-without-departmental-inquiry-violates-n-56ad2e459eab41b79abc37cbe8d83d63/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:19:08.494Z Termination of a permanent employee for misconduct without departmental inquiry violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-13-cannot-be-invoked-to-deny-registration-under-section-12a-it-applies-during-asse-874fa94f18e4468aa9058ab1f35d4be5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:18:42.627Z Section 13 cannot be invoked to deny registration under Section 12A; it applies during assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-263-revision-cannot-be-invoked-for-inadequate-inquiry-where-the-assessing-officer-5acdfe43fcac4470a453b1c15107ab0c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:18:32.028Z Section 263 revision cannot be invoked for inadequate inquiry where the Assessing Officer conducted due inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-be-initiated-solely-on-unverified-insight-portal-information-lacking-a-ae543e9fe2e745d09422de3c874628e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:18:12.101Z Reassessment cannot be initiated solely on unverified Insight Portal information lacking assessee-specific material. https://lawlens.in/stories/reopening-cannot-be-sustained-on-generic-unverified-portal-information-lacking-material-li-90dd797a1b34400595ae560874fd01be/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:17:55.907Z Reopening cannot be sustained on generic, unverified portal information lacking material linking assessee to escaped income. https://lawlens.in/stories/reopening-cannot-rest-on-unverified-portal-information-lacking-material-linking-the-assess-f710ce68c56c4e9698e33ac62a682a5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:17:35.030Z Reopening cannot rest on unverified portal information lacking material linking the assessee to escaped income. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-rest-on-unverified-insight-portal-information-lacking-assessee-specifi-110e938eaed4479180b82a4ea325eabc/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:17:19.680Z Reassessment cannot rest on unverified Insight Portal information lacking assessee-specific material. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-rest-on-unverified-portal-information-lacking-material-linking-it-to-t-215d292f13184467b3696a270ccc1341/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:17:00.138Z Reassessment cannot rest on unverified portal information lacking material linking it to the assessee. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-notice-cannot-rest-on-unverified-portal-information-lacking-assessee-specific-115bf891cefe48e8806c6268c04a7a1b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:16:29.273Z Reassessment notice cannot rest on unverified portal information lacking assessee-specific material. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-rest-on-unverified-insight-portal-information-lacking-material-linking-40e48df7b403465fa6a4613801383815/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:15:15.863Z Reassessment cannot rest on unverified Insight Portal information lacking material linking the assessee to alleged escapement. https://lawlens.in/stories/income-tax-reassessment-cannot-rest-on-unverified-portal-information-without-material-link-d0ce5deca3b7446f82a3123dbfeda2bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:15:13.046Z Income-tax reassessment cannot rest on unverified portal information without material linking the assessee to transactions. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-proceedings-cannot-rest-on-unverified-portal-information-lacking-material-lin-6ac041aca72345518462e632456150f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:15:05.534Z Reassessment proceedings cannot rest on unverified portal information lacking material linking the assessee. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-of-session-may-cancel-bail-granted-by-a-magistrate-under-section-483-3-bnss-cefb4ef9063049bfbd43456b4eb54855/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:14:37.393Z Court of Session may cancel bail granted by a Magistrate under Section 483(3) BNSS. https://lawlens.in/stories/uploading-a-gst-show-cause-notice-only-under-additional-notices-violates-natural-justice-2b5eac8a1d8d4e86a5cb01647e43b270/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:13:50.368Z Uploading a GST show-cause notice only under “Additional Notices” violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/uploading-a-gst-show-cause-notice-only-under-additional-notices-violates-natural-justice-5865362a50bd43eea7a2cb84b084850c/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:13:31.155Z Uploading a GST show-cause notice only under “Additional Notices” violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-appellate-pre-deposits-stay-recovery-of-the-balance-under-section-112-9-mandatin-b2667e44f3334b4ca0caca3915492273/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:13:29.322Z Statutory appellate pre-deposits stay recovery of the balance under Section 112(9), mandating refund of excess recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-despite-allegations-under-the-sc-st-prevention-of-atrocities-act-2971e0dfb84f4f9d94f625a9f0c0f292/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:12:37.734Z Anticipatory bail granted despite allegations under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-seeking-electrocution-compensation-are-not-maintainable-where-disputed-fact-1cb0a51b0bd34f3e9966f98cea2d976a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:12:31.828Z Writ petitions seeking electrocution compensation are not maintainable where disputed facts require adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-in-sc-st-act-prosecution-due-to-prolonged-trial-subject-to-strin-ea29062647ce4cba976582b65c8e1486/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:12:30.066Z Anticipatory bail granted in SC/ST Act prosecution due to prolonged trial, subject to stringent conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-a-railway-ticket-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-in-untoward-inciden-162ff22756194e32aed608fbd4f82ef7/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:06:35.357Z Absence of a railway ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status in untoward-incident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-recovery-of-tainted-money-cannot-sustain-conviction-absent-proof-of-demand-and-accept-c150f9a270964b589a33f62a498cdf79/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:03:28.919Z Mere recovery of tainted money cannot sustain conviction absent proof of demand and acceptance. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-court-will-not-direct-police-to-restore-possession-in-a-private-property-dispute-3e195dc19873409caf63744b9752ae38/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T08:03:02.498Z Writ court will not direct police to restore possession in a private property dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/udid-disability-percentage-cannot-be-reduced-by-medical-boards-at-mbbs-admission-stage-del-933e9a0af3f64fa699f1e1f4159453c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:57:03.810Z UDID Disability Percentage Cannot Be Reduced by Medical Boards at MBBS Admission Stage, Delhi High Court Rules https://lawlens.in/stories/an-enhancement-claim-fails-where-reassessment-produces-compensation-lower-than-the-tribuna-696207d14fb348769a224de348c83214/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:43:24.741Z An enhancement claim fails where reassessment produces compensation lower than the Tribunal’s existing award. https://lawlens.in/stories/contributory-negligence-cannot-be-imposed-absent-cogent-evidence-establishing-the-deceased-ae90b46c318b4eb0ba7643b22373dd77/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:43:17.956Z Contributory negligence cannot be imposed absent cogent evidence establishing the deceased’s negligent conduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-be-computed-using-applicable-minimum-wages-and-legally-pr-b3e1a1d5eb15400e97e13df97ff63a17/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:43:12.195Z Motor accident compensation must be computed using applicable minimum wages and legally prescribed conventional heads. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-summon-unadmitted-pre-dispute-documents-for-forensic-comparison-with-disputed-s-1215c629a6cd4c44a29009c93f180a79/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:42:09.197Z Courts may summon unadmitted pre-dispute documents for forensic comparison with disputed signatures. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claimant-asserting-property-rights-is-a-proper-party-to-a-specific-performance-suit-664c35df502042aa93b66627ba30aa02/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:42:07.388Z A claimant asserting property rights is a proper party to a specific performance suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-institution-mediation-may-be-dispensed-with-where-plaint-documents-disclose-plausible-6fde8da0946347afa4d2fd774b768e1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:42:06.811Z Pre-institution mediation may be dispensed with where plaint documents disclose plausible urgency for interim relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rape-conviction-cannot-rest-on-selectively-accepted-materially-contradictory-testimony-o-bd32a7b3e36240acae8d17bfe63a889e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:29:30.241Z A rape conviction cannot rest on selectively accepted, materially contradictory testimony of the prosecutrix. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-enforce-non-statutory-vrs-benefits-arising-from-a-private-employm-df2c3f4eca254fc4bd36504c03f74221/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:22:35.829Z Writ jurisdiction cannot enforce non-statutory VRS benefits arising from a private employment contract lacking public law elements. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-allegations-disclosing-a-prima-facie-offence-cannot-be-quashed-under-section-482-0fd2cbaf0b194cd89eba9992be74df24/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:22:12.839Z Specific allegations disclosing a prima facie offence cannot be quashed under Section 482. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-the-section-11-stage-judicial-scrutiny-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-a-va-68ac6a8f24b74aac975873d0997b7b76/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:17:06.201Z At the Section 11 stage, judicial scrutiny is confined to the prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/unregistered-agreements-to-sell-cannot-confer-title-rendering-evidentiary-inquiry-under-or-4d0f56f1c01c442b94ad4557df8bf77a/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:13:56.092Z Unregistered agreements to sell cannot confer title, rendering evidentiary inquiry under Order XXI Rule 58 unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-the-section-11-stage-judicial-scrutiny-is-confined-to-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbit-9cd9ca54d29e40f78016c0ed9da0daf7/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:13:51.714Z At the Section 11 stage, judicial scrutiny is confined to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-dismissed-for-non-prosecution-due-to-the-petitioners-repeated-absence-at-hea-2fa70f56781b445ba6f974ab95ca1a13/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:12:01.281Z Writ petition dismissed for non-prosecution due to the petitioner’s repeated absence at hearings. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-composite-negligence-an-innocent-pillion-passenger-may-recover-full-compensation-from-a-006884eb20ea4b58ad8e88c4fde0ee64/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:11:10.387Z In composite negligence, an innocent pillion passenger may recover full compensation from any tortfeasor. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-proceed-on-generalized-allegations-against-a-fund-absent-a-live-nexus-f230666313a146a995025d7d476f1a56/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:10:54.988Z Reassessment cannot proceed on generalized allegations against a fund absent a live nexus to the assessee. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-assessment-cannot-be-reopened-on-mere-change-of-opinion-absent-fresh-tangible-material-db76481a5a5d476c8c74eaecab3e8fff/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:10:48.582Z An assessment cannot be reopened on mere change of opinion absent fresh tangible material. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-prolonged-consensual-relationship-victims-no-objection-and-comp-8dad5111062a4f45911d06046830caff/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:03:06.112Z Regular bail granted where prolonged consensual relationship, victim’s no objection, and completed investigation supported release. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-victim-disowned-allegations-and-evidence-indicated-she-was-8536741cec004d92981936111594ecc9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:03:06.070Z Regular bail granted where the victim disowned allegations and evidence indicated she was major at the time of incident. https://lawlens.in/stories/arbitral-business-loss-awards-cannot-be-reviewed-on-merits-under-section-34-absent-public-89540bd18dd74e52ab80b2e360d67441/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T07:01:50.628Z Arbitral business-loss awards cannot be reviewed on merits under Section 34 absent public-policy violations. https://lawlens.in/stories/connectivity-extension-for-72-6-mw-was-granted-subject-to-payment-of-accrued-compensation-8db856c5a17a4680885ac13509109213/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:58:15.615Z Connectivity extension for 72.6 MW was granted subject to payment of accrued compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-fir-cannot-sustain-pc-pndt-prosecution-chhattisgarh-hc-rules-while-holding-doctors-c05491647feb489780f7c419c899a889/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:43:27.841Z Police FIR cannot sustain PC&PNDT prosecution, Chhattisgarh HC rules while holding doctors guilty under MTP Act and IPC over preserved foetuses https://lawlens.in/stories/a-doubtful-dying-declaration-cannot-establish-abetment-of-suicide-absent-corroborative-pro-378d8710335542059433cd38d0dd7b38/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:43:25.793Z A doubtful dying declaration cannot establish abetment of suicide absent corroborative proof of instigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintainability-of-a-domestic-violence-act-complaint-involving-shared-household-is-ordinar-4d727f3993a44691999715d438760193/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:43:22.784Z Maintainability of a Domestic Violence Act complaint involving shared household is ordinarily a matter of evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-reflect-occupational-impact-a-leg-amputee-shopkeeper-was-assess-c45c7496afe546e2b4aaef55ab76f8fe/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:43:22.780Z Functional disability must reflect occupational impact; a leg-amputee shopkeeper was assessed at 75%. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-deviation-in-executing-a-section-33-c-1-recovery-certificate-does-not-invalidat-8f12c96615b5499d90d5bbc976007ba9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:42:11.269Z Procedural deviation in executing a Section 33-C(1) recovery certificate does not invalidate substantive orders absent prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/legal-heirs-of-deceased-power-agent-liable-only-to-extent-of-inherited-estate-principal-mu-e86a35639daa404e977a2f09ec4da056/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:42:00.156Z Legal heirs of deceased power agent liable only to extent of inherited estate; principal must prove specific dues, Madras HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-procedural-lapses-do-not-vitiate-conviction-where-section-50-compliance-and-chain-of-43b1775b5949445996d28a247cdaa038/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:35:28.168Z NDPS procedural lapses do not vitiate conviction where Section 50 compliance and chain of custody are proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/demand-and-acceptance-of-illegal-gratification-may-be-proved-through-direct-or-circumstant-c850f9e5b69d4112948c8da24ebd6bce/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:35:17.974Z Demand and acceptance of illegal gratification may be proved through direct or circumstantial evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-for-contractor-default-was-restrained-where-substantial-completion-was-admitte-093bb73e8b3d4bdfbaca7cac66994b31/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:35:15.451Z Termination for contractor default was restrained where substantial completion was admitted and extension remained under consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-judges-cannot-use-section-165-evidence-act-to-prompt-witnesses-into-implicating-accu-0c670242787845aaa86945c9fe6542ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:35:15.191Z Trial judges cannot use Section 165 Evidence Act to prompt witnesses into implicating accused, Chhattisgarh HC rules while setting aside conviction https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-refusal-to-resume-cohabitation-without-sufficient-cause-establishes-desertion-war-53f5f446ccf34beaa61b4498aafda246/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:35:07.904Z Repeated refusal to resume cohabitation without sufficient cause establishes desertion warranting divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-where-bribery-recovery-was-from-the-applicants-table-and-c-46eecd4aca5c47a18d4af288170fe764/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:35:07.628Z Bail granted after charge-sheet where bribery recovery was from the applicant’s table and custodial interrogation was unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/prosecution-must-prove-scheduled-tribe-status-through-valid-cogent-caste-evidence-under-th-f8169af62c4f4af5bdab414c0a698980/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:35:06.732Z Prosecution must prove Scheduled Tribe status through valid, cogent caste evidence under the SC/ST Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-expeditiously-decide-regularization-claims-of-employees-with-over-ten-yea-9ec8821a148b45838126c629fc824af5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:35:05.088Z Authorities must expeditiously decide regularization claims of employees with over ten years’ service under Supreme Court precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-appeal-rendered-infructuous-by-subsequent-adjudication-must-be-dismissed-without-4d79a6327208479285f1686b998fb20e/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:34:54.993Z A second appeal rendered infructuous by subsequent adjudication must be dismissed without examining merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-decide-disputed-demarcation-issues-where-an-efficacious-statutory-62df5b75da6346f48bae9201930742dc/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:32:07.016Z Writ jurisdiction cannot decide disputed demarcation issues where an efficacious statutory appellate remedy is available. https://lawlens.in/stories/routine-transfer-of-a-government-caregiver-of-a-benchmark-disabled-child-may-be-exempted-s-da11242eae474649aa585c1eb258b7a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:32:00.371Z Routine transfer of a government caregiver of a benchmark-disabled child may be exempted, subject to administrative constraints. https://lawlens.in/stories/defendants-may-file-additional-written-statements-addressing-amendments-carried-out-pursua-924bf04743b54e30bebf75505adbcfea/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:24:08.600Z Defendants may file additional written statements addressing amendments carried out pursuant to an allowed pleading amendment. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-a-recorded-festival-procedure-mandamus-cannot-compel-fit-person-appointment-or-fest-e6f62342b49c497493c77b97e4c994b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:21:50.806Z Absent a recorded festival procedure, mandamus cannot compel Fit Person appointment or festival control. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-acquittal-upheld-where-sampling-irregularities-and-statutory-non-compliance-created-r-eeb11bbf61884d69a2e194484099921d/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:12:54.383Z NDPS acquittal upheld where sampling irregularities and statutory non-compliance created reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-from-retired-employees-is-impermissible-irrespective-of-service-2c0c3c8320c5484f94830d6b5d6be573/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:12:05.336Z Recovery of excess salary from retired employees is impermissible, irrespective of service classification. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-13-of-the-notaries-act-does-not-protect-a-notary-participating-in-document-forgery-eb5283628ffd4461bf77b4b13353517b/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:12:04.883Z Section 13 of the Notaries Act does not protect a notary participating in document forgery. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-non-heinous-offences-may-be-quashed-upon-genuine-compromise-where-9e1d31cf78a34887b47af6db2af13fc9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T06:05:07.714Z Criminal proceedings for non-heinous offences may be quashed upon genuine compromise where conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/suspension-period-was-directed-to-be-regularised-with-full-salary-after-adjusting-subsiste-5aceaa598ba54f26850d27d820f3c6ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T05:44:42.416Z Suspension period was directed to be regularised with full salary after adjusting subsistence allowance. https://lawlens.in/stories/premature-transfer-contrary-to-prescribed-tenure-guidelines-is-liable-to-be-quashed-7150c0e750874a7f8cd4e2b1983af4d9/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T05:44:39.213Z Premature transfer contrary to prescribed tenure guidelines is liable to be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/overtime-allowance-requires-proof-of-work-beyond-prescribed-weekly-hours-38124143372e40f4926a424e7b1aebc5/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T05:44:33.875Z Overtime allowance requires proof of work beyond prescribed weekly hours. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-medical-reimbursement-does-not-by-itself-create-entitlement-to-interest-fbc4e90821814172a9df296488922305/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T05:44:30.632Z Delayed medical reimbursement does not, by itself, create entitlement to interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-service-through-outsourcing-does-not-confer-a-right-to-reinstatement-or-regular-b330cf6383234a57b23d9867a91604d8/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T05:44:30.482Z Continuous service through outsourcing does not confer a right to reinstatement or regularisation against the department. https://lawlens.in/stories/risk-and-hardship-allowance-cannot-be-denied-solely-because-a-track-maintainer-was-initial-caca13ea4f194fd2bfae14ce0a2598d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T05:44:30.307Z Risk and hardship allowance cannot be denied solely because a Track Maintainer was initially appointed as Chowkidar. https://lawlens.in/stories/retiral-benefits-cannot-be-denied-solely-on-missing-records-without-establishing-lawful-te-057227ecd02a4a5295a2ca9923d81fe1/ LawLens en 2026-09-25T05:44:29.000Z Retiral benefits cannot be denied solely on missing records without establishing lawful termination of service. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-retailer-selling-sealed-manufacturer-packed-food-cannot-be-convicted-for-adulteration-wi-10d13df40cfc43f9af9369b859301e54/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T23:58:24.721Z A retailer selling sealed manufacturer-packed food cannot be convicted for adulteration without proof connecting him to the offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/contributory-negligence-cannot-be-attributed-to-a-claimant-without-supporting-evidence-3d5d33ff6039479ba1df2026f31fc8c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T23:57:44.251Z Contributory negligence cannot be attributed to a claimant without supporting evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/unrebutted-oral-evidence-may-establish-a-deceaseds-income-despite-absence-of-documentary-p-c294d7e89c5444868bb8c8dfa4a1514b/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T19:02:46.026Z Unrebutted oral evidence may establish a deceased’s income despite absence of documentary proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/charge-memo-based-on-alleged-contradictory-testimony-quashed-for-mechanical-issuance-and-n-0b0969e3383c4ae1840cc7aef7ffeeef/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T17:12:16.504Z Charge memo based on alleged contradictory testimony quashed for mechanical issuance and non-application of mind. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-stalled-trial-can-justify-bail-despite-the-ndps-acts-stringent-77dbdbd0b8c24cb2bfb1716ef64777e2/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T17:05:21.023Z Prolonged incarceration and stalled trial can justify bail despite the NDPS Act’s stringent Section 37 bar. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-delayed-trial-can-justify-bail-despite-section-37-ndps-restric-dccea8ed55fd4bdd8e6ce14085e0a81b/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T16:50:39.612Z Prolonged incarceration and delayed trial can justify bail despite Section 37 NDPS restrictions. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-closure-and-enlistment-suspension-require-prior-show-cause-notice-and-hearing-4a2e3604869e49399d61106f9f75947f/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T16:31:45.002Z Municipal closure and enlistment suspension require prior show-cause notice and hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-uncorroborated-improvement-contradicted-by-section-164-statement-and-medical-evidence-c-e17a4b42be1248239ca2ca2dad0fc98c/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T16:21:42.084Z An uncorroborated improvement, contradicted by Section 164 statement and medical evidence, cannot sustain penetrative POCSO conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-326-ipc-conviction-requires-grievous-hurt-under-section-320-not-merely-medical-cer-288dd3167fa0422a855aa07c7fd9d908/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T16:21:39.061Z Section 326 IPC conviction requires grievous hurt under Section 320, not merely medical certification. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-cannot-cancel-mutations-where-disputed-title-requires-adjudication-by-bc5b5203cf434d64822e2c5c25908a49/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T16:15:26.548Z Revenue authorities cannot cancel mutations where disputed title requires adjudication by a civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-concluded-fsi-tdr-compensation-agreement-bars-subsequent-demands-for-monetary-compensati-070b659775ea4958b5c9fda53d4b73b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T16:06:26.500Z A concluded FSI/TDR compensation agreement bars subsequent demands for monetary compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-enforcement-order-passed-before-the-statutory-hearing-violates-natural-justice-and-is-u-f028d77ef55d49ce8b46671d14bfdb82/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T16:03:57.313Z An enforcement order passed before the statutory hearing violates natural justice and is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-protection-under-section-9-may-preserve-shares-held-under-a-repudiated-settlement-6d66cd16005d480fbeb565da5f3e3d49/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:58:25.059Z Interim protection under Section 9 may preserve shares held under a repudiated settlement pending arbitration. https://lawlens.in/stories/successful-entrance-examination-does-not-cure-ineligibility-under-mandatory-admission-crit-a0609029514f40d1a8102cd68d49da84/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:53:53.881Z Successful entrance examination does not cure ineligibility under mandatory admission criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-rakesh-rathore-discharged-in-rape-case-allahabad-hc-finds-prosecution-material-indicate-4d56026b507f5eae9680d55c6dd1bef9/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:51:43.639Z MP Rakesh Rathore discharged in rape case; Allahabad HC finds prosecution material indicated a long-term consensual relationship https://lawlens.in/stories/land-acquisition-proceedings-lapse-where-possession-is-not-taken-and-compensation-remains-e0330ebf7d204374b06dd9973fece1af/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:41:44.130Z Land acquisition proceedings lapse where possession is not taken and compensation remains unpaid. https://lawlens.in/stories/territorial-jurisdiction-objections-not-raised-before-the-family-court-cannot-be-raised-fo-b19702944b97441594b08743dcd68c46/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:41:29.511Z Territorial jurisdiction objections not raised before the Family Court cannot be raised for the first time in revision. https://lawlens.in/stories/blacklisting-cannot-stand-where-authorities-ignore-the-contractors-reply-and-pass-a-non-sp-a727c77740f14e4cb5f714cfe24c33d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:41:25.259Z Blacklisting cannot stand where authorities ignore the contractor’s reply and pass a non-speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-an-unlikely-early-trial-may-warrant-bail-despite-pmla-section-cafdeb09f58d436ab16579bbef8759ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:34:51.669Z Prolonged incarceration and an unlikely early trial may warrant bail despite PMLA Section 45 restrictions. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-assess-the-adequacy-of-reasons-supporting-a-reasoned-enlistment-r-0892de606c3840988628051225701beb/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:34:25.499Z Writ jurisdiction cannot assess the adequacy of reasons supporting a reasoned enlistment-renewal rejection. https://lawlens.in/stories/separate-firs-for-alleged-sexual-assaults-on-different-minors-can-proceed-says-mp-high-cou-c4dc0d8767be4924b3a9d985c4a0c53f/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:31:51.713Z Separate FIRs for alleged sexual assaults on different minors can proceed, says MP High Court, rejecting double-jeopardy plea https://lawlens.in/stories/wifes-convenience-alone-cannot-justify-transfer-without-demonstrated-substantial-hardship-7b407cb3844657b5ba08dad6b2fb5e7d/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:31:43.654Z Wife’s convenience alone cannot justify transfer without demonstrated substantial hardship under Section 24 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-interim-custody-of-seized-vehicles-pending-ndps-proceedings-subject-to-st-21881da67c6740379723e62413d196d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:31:35.403Z Courts may grant interim custody of seized vehicles pending NDPS proceedings, subject to stringent safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/partially-translated-vital-detention-documents-violate-article-22-5-by-denying-the-detenu-719adcce6a324357a9f16b8fd003334a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:31:27.773Z Partially translated vital detention documents violate Article 22(5) by denying the detenu an effective representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-between-arrest-and-preventive-detention-order-vitiates-detention-by-snap-89dfe3af11d44e87acb3cd9d8dfbd659/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:31:27.610Z Unexplained delay between arrest and preventive detention order vitiates detention by snapping the live link. https://lawlens.in/stories/sports-authority-must-decide-disputed-competition-representation-after-hearing-the-petitio-1a5179c83a6343aaa1b3ff6b76eecd66/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:31:27.380Z Sports authority must decide disputed competition representation after hearing the petitioner and gold medallist. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-proceedings-may-be-transferred-to-the-forum-of-connected-matrimonial-proceedin-11b8daf2b0af4878b5ae6080e4db5a52/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:31:26.896Z Maintenance proceedings may be transferred to the forum of connected matrimonial proceedings considering the petitioner’s serious illness. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-between-arrest-and-preventive-detention-vitiates-the-order-by-snapping-t-d0a46189712d44e2adccf1fb92331c1e/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:31:26.757Z Unexplained delay between arrest and preventive detention vitiates the order by snapping the live and proximate link. https://lawlens.in/stories/electricity-restoration-on-livelihood-grounds-does-not-authorize-operations-without-pollut-0261df0839e54ed793b7521e971be8ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:31:20.892Z Electricity restoration on livelihood grounds does not authorize operations without pollution-control compliance and approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-establish-complainants-authorization-under-section-151-bars-cognizance-of-elect-4aa7066eec1345b29193111774f3309e/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:14:15.553Z Failure to establish complainant’s authorization under Section 151 bars cognizance of Electricity Act offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-warrants-bail-for-a-lesser-role-accused-when-more-culpable-co-accused-have-already-6134ac12304f46f5b7de8fb94d06c5ba/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:09:27.845Z Parity warrants bail for a lesser-role accused when more culpable co-accused have already been released. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-may-be-denied-where-serious-charges-and-reasonable-apprehension-of-witness-in-29fc32ac43254e8e9c7d14d7f469804f/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:09:21.699Z Regular bail may be denied where serious charges and reasonable apprehension of witness intimidation threaten an ongoing trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-spouse-name-exception-to-benami-law-is-unavailable-where-title-is-jointly-held-with-th-e0609ef36aa44e5f975bf1180ba808ed/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:03:35.432Z The spouse-name exception to benami law is unavailable where title is jointly held with the mother-in-law. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-delayed-trial-warrant-bail-when-material-witnesses-have-been-e-fc4bebcb17524f76a3a0f360e17ad0bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:03:09.261Z Prolonged incarceration and delayed trial warrant bail when material witnesses have been examined. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-authorities-must-consider-every-material-ground-and-issue-reasoned-speaking-orde-906c5e3e50374ebb81b5c2fbd455943a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:01:22.791Z Appellate authorities must consider every material ground and issue reasoned, speaking orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/quasi-judicial-appellate-orders-affecting-service-rights-must-be-reasoned-speaking-and-bas-80c357bcc8de4309bf107d462a4c814c/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T15:01:21.095Z Quasi-judicial appellate orders affecting service rights must be reasoned, speaking, and based on relevant considerations. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-permission-for-foreign-travel-is-replaced-by-advance-itinerary-disclosure-where-no-d-cb623abfb9b34f32aa30d5330995268f/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:53:14.916Z Prior permission for foreign travel is replaced by advance itinerary disclosure where no default or non-cooperation is shown. https://lawlens.in/stories/genuine-pre-constitutional-caste-records-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-failure-of-the-affi-c9f2de7d7b4044b49c576a7bf2c3cf5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:48:00.426Z Genuine pre-Constitutional caste records cannot be rejected solely for failure of the affinity test. https://lawlens.in/stories/housing-societys-contractor-directors-were-allotted-four-flats-bombay-high-court-orders-tw-9eedf1fba9a442b68aaf4174855b9797/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:47:59.814Z Housing society’s contractor-directors were allotted four flats; Bombay High Court orders two unfinished flats transferred to original members for ₹2.5 crore https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-reply-to-statutory-notice-absent-a-probable-defence-leaves-the-section-139-pres-8ed73d95f07d48948900e3beae1f01c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:47:59.239Z Failure to reply to statutory notice, absent a probable defence, leaves the Section 139 presumption unrebutted. https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-pursuit-of-an-occupancy-certificate-constitutes-sufficient-cause-for-condoning-a-e772166bdedd4cb09292f3cb84abb600/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:47:51.839Z Bona fide pursuit of an occupancy certificate constitutes sufficient cause for condoning appellate delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-real-siblings-caste-validity-certificate-warrants-corresponding-recognition-of-the-claim-a9c8ebe32e904c6498977763b7971633/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:47:51.801Z A real sibling’s caste validity certificate warrants corresponding recognition of the claimant’s tribal status. https://lawlens.in/stories/authentic-pre-constitution-records-identifying-thakur-carry-primacy-affinity-testing-canno-c34f2dfdc276475686458fc37212820d/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:47:47.820Z Authentic pre-Constitution records identifying Thakur carry primacy; affinity testing cannot alone defeat Scheduled Tribe claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-legal-heir-may-continue-a-deceased-complainants-private-defamation-prosecution-with-the-2f0569b09c9541ad802dd96f70825f64/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:47:46.393Z A legal heir may continue a deceased complainant’s private defamation prosecution with the Magistrate’s permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/caste-validity-granted-to-a-close-blood-relative-requires-issuance-of-validity-to-the-clai-f7206621a0f046b0a13d4500b0b6139f/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:47:44.928Z Caste validity granted to a close blood relative requires issuance of validity to the claimant. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-exclusive-jurisdiction-clause-designating-roorkee-prevails-over-a-dual-seat-and-venue-a-33c7ed596c07499a88c93b1298d61179/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:46:15.993Z An exclusive jurisdiction clause designating Roorkee prevails over a dual seat-and-venue arbitration clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-representations-must-be-decided-after-personal-hearing-through-a-reasoned-order-cb8314e8e7cf42778d1efc30e1bc2986/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:41:36.724Z Pending representations must be decided after personal hearing through a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-challenge-to-contractual-debarment-dismissed-for-prolonged-delay-while-contracted-wor-2a60e8d099a048b2ac23bd47b0eb9efb/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:41:34.288Z Writ challenge to contractual debarment dismissed for prolonged delay while contracted work remained incomplete. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-proceedings-cannot-be-sustained-on-vague-charges-871dcbba0d0544ecabc408e9ac2681bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:37:00.093Z Departmental proceedings cannot be sustained on vague charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/sc-st-reservation-rules-continue-to-govern-promotions-arising-from-cadre-restructuring-b8384c829dee4238aea5e0806bee4cb6/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:36:58.065Z SC/ST reservation rules continue to govern promotions arising from cadre restructuring. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-already-posted-as-loco-pilot-passenger-emu-cannot-claim-newly-created-lpp-loco-653f5fdc56154b279e9e80bb3a069a93/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:36:54.857Z An employee already posted as Loco Pilot Passenger (EMU) cannot claim newly created LPP (Loco) posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-disciplinary-proceedings-requires-grant-of-vigilance-clearance-and-consideration-a0899b65862541359702ac7b8181abfe/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:36:47.945Z Quashing disciplinary proceedings requires grant of vigilance clearance and consideration for consequential absorption benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-eyewitness-evidence-or-precise-train-identification-does-not-defeat-a-bona-fide-c008d7f91f844dc6b79a7123280933a6/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:36:04.296Z Absence of eyewitness evidence or precise train identification does not defeat a bona fide passenger’s untoward-incident claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-journey-ticket-cannot-by-itself-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-9f9d8a8dc5f74e1ba1939872d8073a82/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:36:02.688Z Non-recovery of a journey ticket cannot, by itself, negate bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-to-reargue-issues-already-decided-8df3367ef18e4b3c991d0aa07f7d1146/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:34:06.893Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used to reargue issues already decided. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-must-reflect-the-notified-monthly-notional-income-of-12-000-for-skilled-workm-fbd32bbcd3314b5f85901bacb907ab28/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:34:00.645Z Compensation must reflect the notified monthly notional income of ₹12,000 for skilled workmen. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-must-not-disturb-acquittal-absent-perversity-or-an-irresistible-finding-o-f7a2b77728b04440ba8d86afb73c51b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:31:30.132Z Appellate courts must not disturb acquittal absent perversity or an irresistible finding of guilt. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reasoned-section-203-crpc-dismissal-warrants-no-quashing-where-allegations-disclose-a-ci-da3157db664344fda26e681f2d824c56/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:31:14.334Z A reasoned Section 203 CrPC dismissal warrants no quashing where allegations disclose a civil property dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-illness-without-contemporaneous-medical-evidence-does-not-constitute-suffi-2eea70c3f0ac4dbb9a027a6abb8aa840/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:27:28.147Z Unsubstantiated illness without contemporaneous medical evidence does not constitute sufficient cause for condoning delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/vending-may-continue-pending-legal-heir-substitution-subject-to-prescribed-conditions-and-273fb0bb6fef43de872707a62c6082c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:27:25.510Z Vending may continue pending legal-heir substitution, subject to prescribed conditions and Town Vending Committee determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/ex-gratia-compensation-is-confined-to-employees-directly-assigned-covid-19-duties-not-rout-11103d31051f40c0b0bcb9401dca0848/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:27:20.447Z Ex gratia compensation is confined to employees directly assigned COVID-19 duties, not routine duties. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-denied-husband-may-appear-virtually-except-when-physical-presence-is-required-for-28f4ac012258474b9eb3bfc3f120dbc8/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:23:15.591Z Transfer denied; husband may appear virtually except when physical presence is required for effective hearings. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-arbitral-tribunal-may-grant-protective-interim-measures-before-deciding-objections-to-j-f614d62f33764b2283db9840a012dae4/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:21:54.411Z An arbitral tribunal may grant protective interim measures before deciding objections to jurisdiction or arbitrability. https://lawlens.in/stories/victims-appeal-against-a-magistrates-acquittal-lies-before-sessions-court-under-bnss-supre-395424251bad435c86096bdbf5df79bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:20:13.701Z Victim’s appeal against a Magistrate’s acquittal lies before Sessions Court under BNSS, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/remand-in-a-completed-section-138-trial-is-unwarranted-absent-demonstrated-prejudice-to-th-91d8fe645ed84909b06cf5543d27237d/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:19:20.211Z Remand in a completed Section 138 trial is unwarranted absent demonstrated prejudice to the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/comparable-sale-deeds-prevail-over-mechanically-adopted-previous-awards-in-determining-lan-e83495c19bda43c389aa4e2e569d0ee7/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:12:11.324Z Comparable sale deeds prevail over mechanically adopted previous awards in determining land acquisition compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/allegations-of-theft-and-criminal-misappropriation-warrant-fir-investigation-despite-avail-0cb55e92cf7a456187aa795215de8238/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:11:41.765Z Allegations of theft and criminal misappropriation warrant FIR investigation despite availability of civil remedies. https://lawlens.in/stories/forgery-and-use-charges-cannot-stand-without-material-showing-the-accused-made-or-used-for-d8b43bf51a2544f3a48e69239b2024b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:06:52.893Z Forgery and use charges cannot stand without material showing the accused made or used forged documents. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-upholds-bail-to-chitra-ramakrishna-and-sanjay-pandey-in-nse-phone-tapping-48e005a3cfcb4ea0b2fea33431767621/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:06:43.029Z Delhi High Court upholds bail to Chitra Ramakrishna and Sanjay Pandey in NSE phone-tapping case; says ED bail ruling was relevant but not binding in CBI proceedings https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-transferred-to-protect-a-deserted-wife-facing-threat-and-substantial-252bbe39ce034e00a77c956751d81db1/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:05:52.475Z Criminal proceedings transferred to protect a deserted wife facing threat and substantial travel hardship. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-2017-rules-cannot-retrospectively-invalidate-a-resident-certificate-valid-under-the-19-88b368b85799413dad0747ce44ab8c9d/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:05:45.282Z The 2017 Rules cannot retrospectively invalidate a resident certificate valid under the 1984 Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-unavailable-for-purely-contractual-termination-disputes-with-private-6a1088b4ad155404aa023ed5cb875043/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:05:44.641Z Writ jurisdiction is unavailable for purely contractual termination disputes with private unaided educational institutions absent a public-law element. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-319-crpc-requires-strong-cogent-evidence-beyond-a-prima-facie-case-for-summoning-bd9bfc78929248bc85e361939469452d/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:05:36.061Z Section 319 CrPC requires strong, cogent evidence beyond a prima facie case for summoning. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-vital-non-life-threatening-injuries-render-conviction-under-section-307-ipc-unsustaina-15e65bce33df40528a98b1664d913110/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:05:25.815Z Non-vital, non-life-threatening injuries render conviction under Section 307 IPC unsustainable; conviction altered to Section 333 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/mandatory-examination-instructions-bind-candidates-non-compliance-warrants-rejection-witho-be5ef01c76554745adaf2d3f4b8ccc22/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:05:23.163Z Mandatory examination instructions bind candidates; non-compliance warrants rejection without sympathy-based relaxation. https://lawlens.in/stories/cblr-regulation-17s-mandatory-90-day-period-bars-revocation-proceedings-initiated-beyond-l-b64aca0f5c3d4b188713c07b8a0a6c78/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:05:19.237Z CBLR Regulation 17’s mandatory 90-day period bars revocation proceedings initiated beyond limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/mgr-estate-madras-high-court-dismisses-plea-for-administration-of-tiruchirappalli-property-fb04270b737c43d89652156e1e3af368/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:02:13.090Z MGR estate: Madras High Court dismisses plea for administration of Tiruchirappalli property, citing unresolved succession and jurisdiction issues https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-hc-rejects-bid-to-revive-2012-claim-over-mgr-property-finds-it-covered-by-his-proba-7845b2331f234706afd15a21aeefc927/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:02:01.033Z Madras HC rejects bid to revive 2012 claim over MGR property, finds it covered by his probated Will https://lawlens.in/stories/a-stranger-claiming-adverse-title-cannot-revoke-probate-to-challenge-the-testators-ownersh-ed81956edfca43bebb2c045c0d9e69b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:02:00.187Z A stranger claiming adverse title cannot revoke probate to challenge the testator’s ownership. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-52a-non-compliance-alone-does-not-justify-discharge-its-evidentiary-effect-must-be-f5426c14916045e2a3fb5d26ee282ca1/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:01:57.498Z Section 52A non-compliance alone does not justify discharge; its evidentiary effect must be decided at trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/probate-cannot-be-revoked-at-an-applicants-instance-absent-prima-facie-proof-of-caveatable-37561a470f67432fb9d6ff31f4a9495a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:01:57.483Z Probate cannot be revoked at an applicant’s instance absent prima facie proof of caveatable interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subordinate-authority-cannot-override-special-disability-leave-sanctioned-by-the-compete-7ecec8bdcab7465b8820e0300a2a0cec/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:01:55.855Z A subordinate authority cannot override Special Disability Leave sanctioned by the competent appellate authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/registration-of-a-will-does-not-dispense-with-proving-its-due-execution-and-attestation-2eba65278b0c4b309a809dd3b413e0d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:01:51.722Z Registration of a Will does not dispense with proving its due execution and attestation. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-may-rely-on-earlier-credible-income-tax-returns-where-subsequent-returns-appear-i-6f2a9e3eb6c849c784216eadd76b6415/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:01:50.665Z Tribunal may rely on earlier credible income-tax returns where subsequent returns appear inflated. https://lawlens.in/stories/proof-of-the-testators-signature-alone-cannot-establish-a-will-under-section-69-of-the-evi-4b022c4185d340ffa437cc2048abb5b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:01:47.335Z Proof of the testator’s signature alone cannot establish a Will under Section 69 of the Evidence Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-intra-court-appeal-is-not-maintainable-against-an-order-passed-on-the-appellants-consen-318aaf293f8e4873a7ce1a9038addfe9/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T14:01:38.511Z An intra-court appeal is not maintainable against an order passed on the appellant’s consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-directs-nta-to-drop-police-report-requirement-for-duplicate-neet-scoreca-09077f82cf4c4f80af8ba7552f1082be/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:51:34.725Z Madras High Court directs NTA to drop police-report requirement for duplicate NEET scorecards and allow additional document uploads till October 21 https://lawlens.in/stories/attachment-under-proclamation-must-be-raised-after-proceedings-conclude-and-the-adjudicate-73977b7067514b19b8cc6aa291e88f6c/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:51:31.990Z Attachment under proclamation must be raised after proceedings conclude and the adjudicated fine is paid. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-directs-nta-to-drop-fir-requirement-for-duplicate-neet-scorecards-permit-022f9f0f591b45de96fbd5bc099bef9f/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:51:23.467Z Madras High Court directs NTA to drop FIR requirement for duplicate NEET scorecards, permits FMGE applicants to upload documents till October 21 https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pendency-justified-reducing-section-307-ipc-imprisonment-to-time-already-undergo-697d4ccbf7c95e1b9b33af20545867df/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:43:36.549Z Prolonged pendency justified reducing Section 307 IPC imprisonment to time already undergone while enhancing the fine. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-correct-inadvertent-typographical-errors-in-a-judgments-recorded-relief-through-34c4a0013eb6458a88de4a0322c1e2f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:42:43.077Z Courts may correct inadvertent typographical errors in a judgment’s recorded relief through review. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-or-substitute-an-alternative-view-fo-a269eacd59514d1bb004100b3bb22342/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:42:15.270Z Article 227 jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence or substitute an alternative view for tribunal findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-deemed-to-have-voluntarily-vacated-service-remains-entitled-to-applicable-bene-1276bb47f3ea4399838efaea1e5d850d/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:42:07.621Z An employee deemed to have voluntarily vacated service remains entitled to applicable benefits upon depositing one month’s salary. https://lawlens.in/stories/membership-claims-require-individual-consideration-where-alleged-irregularities-stem-from-dcd14be5a6544aee95ee421dd0bb00dd/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:41:04.080Z Membership claims require individual consideration where alleged irregularities stem from the society’s management committee. https://lawlens.in/stories/disabled-street-vendors-excluded-from-non-vending-zones-must-be-considered-for-alternative-ed0a335cf1c5455dbf95717db0f8f58a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:40:59.568Z Disabled street vendors excluded from non-vending zones must be considered for alternative nearby vending sites. https://lawlens.in/stories/surveyed-street-vendors-must-receive-provisional-certificates-of-vending-within-three-mont-0bd2bf7eecc74bedb2205112cce4d752/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:37:47.488Z Surveyed street vendors must receive provisional Certificates of Vending within three months, subject to prescribed conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-street-vendor-holding-a-provisional-certificate-of-vending-may-vend-subject-to-prescribe-9894172d3fc9400e91c64407400764d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:37:43.701Z A street vendor holding a provisional Certificate of Vending may vend subject to prescribed safety and non-obstruction conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-19-appeals-lie-only-against-orders-imposing-punishment-for-contempt-c1f38a1b29524fa7b479c9bfddd3b319/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:37:38.410Z Section 19 appeals lie only against orders imposing punishment for contempt. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-18-of-the-sc-st-act-does-not-bar-bail-absent-prima-facie-caste-based-ingredients-10725b8479274bf6a344b741c0ed943e/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:35:31.886Z Section 18 of the SC/ST Act does not bar bail absent prima facie caste-based ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-cannot-construct-on-private-land-without-initiating-acquisition-proceedings-and-64bbf45b6b26416592323d9828ea631c/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:34:23.708Z Government cannot construct on private land without initiating acquisition proceedings and providing compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-an-encroachers-reply-and-settlement-application-before-taking-co-a21ae0eaeff84956871536475d5b44aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:33:01.795Z Authorities must consider an encroacher’s reply and settlement application before taking coercive removal action. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-enforceable-award-may-still-be-set-aside-where-denial-of-hearing-renders-it-a-nullity-49a72ef1efbe4fff94c9d4977353bfbe/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:32:01.305Z An enforceable award may still be set aside where denial of hearing renders it a nullity. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-recognize-equivalent-educational-qualifications-where-governing-service-rule-17e291a0c9c055578c119fa3edf0aa80/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:31:49.636Z Courts cannot recognize equivalent educational qualifications where governing service rules prescribe none. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-expired-and-cancelled-lease-confers-no-right-to-retain-possession-despite-a-pending-mit-56127c65363b43e9bf9425259848f94b/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:31:44.602Z An expired and cancelled lease confers no right to retain possession despite a pending mitigation or compounding application. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-614bb0f6d60e48ccbd28e9d9c3779bef/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:31:32.954Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s order. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-dcb992c3d8d945feac86bcda469f4434/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:31:28.564Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-quashed-against-power-of-attorney-holders-where-allegations-disclose-only-a-civil-prop-1b3cc5fe4d79449baa138b32c5179960/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:25:46.566Z FIR quashed against power-of-attorney holders where allegations disclose only a civil property dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-provisional-gds-employee-cannot-be-terminated-after-prolonged-service-without-notice-and-b8fdaceb96934e83b3fc58cdd042d5ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:21:25.368Z A provisional GDS employee cannot be terminated after prolonged service without notice and due process. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-long-serving-casual-workers-for-regularisation-under-applicable-fa8d31ef9ea04f5e967de0c9394393ae/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:21:18.047Z Authorities must consider long-serving casual workers for regularisation under applicable schemes and precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-completing-the-requisite-residency-period-are-entitled-to-antedated-promotion-fr-19d87e9d11ad43baa7aaeeaab8a9986d/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:21:14.631Z Employees completing the requisite residency period are entitled to antedated promotion from the date their juniors were promoted. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsupported-administrative-ban-cannot-justify-blanket-rejection-of-compassionate-appointme-805ff14874de42c2b07d31a1c4b3e5bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:21:13.993Z Unsupported administrative ban cannot justify blanket rejection of compassionate appointment claims without committee evaluation. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-casual-workers-regularisation-claims-must-be-considered-under-the-applicable-0ac3e0f461654debbe717c6616d3e11b/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:21:13.207Z Long-serving casual workers’ regularisation claims must be considered under the applicable scheme and governing precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-claims-cannot-be-rejected-solely-on-an-unsupported-administrativ-9407c0845e9848269dcef2fd987789ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:21:13.183Z Compassionate appointment claims cannot be rejected solely on an unsupported administrative ban. https://lawlens.in/stories/completely-exonerated-employees-are-entitled-to-notional-promotion-from-the-date-of-their-e7565fdb63d24c2b9b03bde99aae64b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:21:12.140Z Completely exonerated employees are entitled to notional promotion from the date of their next junior’s promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/outsourced-workers-have-no-right-to-re-engagement-against-the-department-that-awarded-the-a81fb3f0d2ae4df19e8d44e69bb40a01/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:21:07.758Z Outsourced workers have no right to re-engagement against the department that awarded the service contract. https://lawlens.in/stories/family-pension-representation-must-be-decided-by-a-reasoned-speaking-order-within-two-mont-07b25a51b606403aa344bbe74d995406/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:21:06.208Z Family pension representation must be decided by a reasoned speaking order within two months. https://lawlens.in/stories/pensionary-benefits-cannot-be-deducted-from-motor-accident-compensation-as-pecuniary-advan-70013418e92c479ba8e88224c7eae43e/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:20:17.518Z Pensionary benefits cannot be deducted from motor accident compensation as pecuniary advantages. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164s-beneficial-fixed-compensation-regime-applies-retrospectively-to-pre-amendment-00229067b41d4bf190367fc7e22fb046/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:14:26.108Z Section 164’s beneficial fixed-compensation regime applies retrospectively to pre-amendment motor accidents. https://lawlens.in/stories/contributory-negligence-cannot-be-inferred-merely-from-a-motorcycles-involvement-absent-co-21507019d37b493b86f6961a30e041c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:14:26.099Z Contributory negligence cannot be inferred merely from a motorcycle’s involvement absent corroborative evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-reflect-correctly-assessed-income-and-prescribed-conventi-b042209d59184c2dae13526defd338a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:14:20.846Z Motor accident compensation must reflect correctly assessed income and prescribed conventional damages. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-internal-transfer-between-bank-accounts-cannot-constitute-an-unaccounted-deposit-absent-21f94fae02fa412db85e4a380537e4b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:14:16.406Z An internal transfer between bank accounts cannot constitute an unaccounted deposit absent cogent contrary evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/unconditional-withdrawal-under-order-xxiii-rule-1-is-an-absolute-right-subject-only-to-cos-99421c3701d24051938c6d917fa0ecc4/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:14:14.368Z Unconditional withdrawal under Order XXIII Rule 1 is an absolute right, subject only to costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-must-stand-where-prosecution-evidence-fails-to-connect-the-accused-beyond-reason-618f74781138462dbe6c1b3656050d40/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:14:08.139Z Acquittal must stand where prosecution evidence fails to connect the accused beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/execution-of-an-eviction-order-was-deferred-pending-appeal-to-prevent-miscarriage-of-justi-093ba576f02c4ec1887cdbcec8e97289/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:11:27.432Z Execution of an eviction order was deferred pending appeal to prevent miscarriage of justice and multiplicity of proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-registration-is-unwarranted-where-alleged-forgery-lacks-an-existing-forged-document-an-db634c5925484e93b071193c114ab93e/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:11:27.378Z FIR registration is unwarranted where alleged forgery lacks an existing forged document and the dispute is predominantly civil. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-on-bail-cannot-be-jailed-merely-because-lawyer-fails-to-cross-examine-witness-madr-47a28413b9f049f092117b8afd88c107/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:11:24.614Z Accused on bail cannot be jailed merely because lawyer fails to cross-examine witness, Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-nullity-requires-proof-of-the-alleged-prior-valid-marriage-251a9cd0fe6b4c3d96aa0f64bd754fc7/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:11:22.252Z Section 11 nullity requires proof of the alleged prior valid marriage. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-seeking-promotion-consideration-is-not-maintainable-absent-an-established-legal-rig-383adfe9132d47c88abb05b3272e39db/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:11:19.114Z A writ seeking promotion consideration is not maintainable absent an established legal right. https://lawlens.in/stories/limitation-for-executing-land-grabbing-decree-starts-after-writ-challenge-ends-even-withou-fddc7551c9454e0f9870ebfc92c3a145/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:09:02.959Z Limitation for executing land-grabbing decree starts after writ challenge ends, even without stay: Telangana High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-under-order-vii-rule-11-on-disputed-factual-defences-73e364e687bc4d5d99e3bdd6ec921dca/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:08:07.841Z A plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 on disputed factual defences. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tribunal-may-set-aside-aberrant-acr-assessments-and-order-fresh-promotional-consideratio-19a21253878d4cdca86ae832c45fc8ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:07:55.814Z A tribunal may set aside aberrant ACR assessments and order fresh promotional consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/child-custody-cannot-be-decided-on-pious-wife-stereotypes-or-foreign-court-orders-alone-ru-f037a13de716427393276a9b1f6d1f94/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:04:29.943Z Child custody cannot be decided on “pious wife” stereotypes or foreign court orders alone, rules Bombay High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-of-charge-sheet-and-co-accuseds-bail-do-not-warrant-bail-absent-changed-circumstanc-3bfa988f4ccf4442806ce46dd102096d/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:04:29.595Z Filing of charge-sheet and co-accused’s bail do not warrant bail absent changed circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-caste-certificate-cancellation-must-be-pursued-before-the-high-level-scrutiny-06f7988cb8384f4fbfba145c365794bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:04:26.900Z Challenge to caste certificate cancellation must be pursued before the High Level Scrutiny Committee through statutory remedy. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-cannot-reappraise-concurrent-injunction-findings-absent-perversit-d949116e092a4874bf7f96900ebcc21c/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:04:26.630Z Article 227 jurisdiction cannot reappraise concurrent injunction findings absent perversity or jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-should-not-entertain-fir-registration-petitions-where-efficacious-magistrate-r-35b6bfb084df4b6fa7eab331bdba7800/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:04:26.060Z High Courts should not entertain FIR-registration petitions where efficacious Magistrate remedies remain available. https://lawlens.in/stories/clerical-errors-in-summons-do-not-constitute-good-cause-to-set-aside-an-ex-parte-maintenan-29e139b956744aaaa4bd9bcc0a26a40c/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:04:21.820Z Clerical errors in summons do not constitute good cause to set aside an ex parte maintenance order after personal service. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-restore-an-auctioned-hypothecated-vehicle-amid-disputed-facts-and-32239404e2cd48dba8315a404bfd1286/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:04:21.147Z Writ jurisdiction cannot restore an auctioned hypothecated vehicle amid disputed facts and third-party rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/rent-demand-founded-on-an-order-passed-without-hearing-violates-natural-justice-and-is-uns-2b439dd4f5334b659a759071c6738a96/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T13:04:18.423Z Rent demand founded on an order passed without hearing violates natural justice and is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/investigating-officers-may-add-accused-and-cognizable-offences-during-investigation-withou-b120f6be5cd0443fb709ea50a6a45a8f/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:57:01.547Z Investigating Officers may add accused and cognizable offences during investigation without prior Magistrate permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-in-grave-pocso-offence-involving-breach-of-trust-with-a-child-victim-54306e08d678430a821d80f919896ccc/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:55:56.955Z Bail denied in grave POCSO offence involving breach of trust with a child victim. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-delivery-of-the-official-benefit-does-not-negate-a-subsequent-demand-for-illegal-gra-47a71c038a5c4ba29ca2315fa01a7455/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:52:14.339Z Prior delivery of the official benefit does not negate a subsequent demand for illegal gratification. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-106-evidence-act-cannot-shift-the-burden-absent-foundational-facts-and-exclusive-a-45d55e36e4f75e6e8e9f1adcc5124a8b/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:51:37.072Z Section 106 Evidence Act cannot shift the burden absent foundational facts and exclusive accused knowledge. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-application-for-condonation-of-delay-must-be-decided-before-hearing-the-appeal-on-merit-27a4283846944cf6926c26352d4b57cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:43:45.790Z An application for condonation of delay must be decided before hearing the appeal on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/future-prospects-must-be-added-at-40-when-computing-compensation-for-a-deceased-contractua-5ff701ccfe094f30955eaa4cf11509af/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:43:08.620Z Future prospects must be added at 40% when computing compensation for a deceased contractual worker. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-based-on-a-malicious-matrimonial-counterblast-are-quashed-absent-spec-5f4a7a8ae23946c4b3ddcc1bdacc4cb1/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:42:17.192Z Criminal proceedings based on a malicious matrimonial counterblast are quashed absent specific allegations and foundational evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-founded-on-mala-fide-absurd-allegations-in-family-disputes-warrant-qu-cb61d725d8404c448298cfa93663b39a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:41:51.519Z Criminal proceedings founded on mala fide, absurd allegations in family disputes warrant quashing under Section 482 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-113-b-presumption-cannot-arise-without-proof-of-dowry-related-cruelty-soon-before-693edd89084d43a4b0e822099cbd6038/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:41:41.081Z Section 113-B presumption cannot arise without proof of dowry-related cruelty soon before death. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cicls-bail-may-be-denied-only-upon-cogent-proof-of-section-12-exceptions-30f1fa01d3f443eb8baba39b8c296f05/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:41:40.923Z A CICL’s bail may be denied only upon cogent proof of Section 12 exceptions. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-conviction-may-be-set-aside-and-accused-acquitted-upon-full-voluntary-settle-f81d21c15e7c48aab8b88b26a4c7924a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:41:22.860Z A Section 138 conviction may be set aside and accused acquitted upon full voluntary settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/cicl-bail-can-be-denied-only-upon-cogent-proof-of-statutory-exceptions-under-section-12-97f05aa4c26844f1aa33d714a45f04f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:41:22.720Z CICL bail can be denied only upon cogent proof of statutory exceptions under Section 12. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-in-conflict-with-law-cannot-be-denied-bail-absent-statutory-section-12-exceptions-a916e43d6f2c42cdb166eddca493a41b/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:41:21.532Z A child in conflict with law cannot be denied bail absent statutory Section 12 exceptions. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-redeployment-without-altering-service-conditions-is-not-amenable-to-judicia-87aa677975784ceeb9c46986278e7153/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:41:19.497Z Administrative redeployment without altering service conditions is not amenable to judicial review under Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsupported-allegations-of-bias-do-not-justify-transferring-pending-labour-proceedings-f9608ca42bde45a19dd0ff447331d016/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:41:18.596Z Unsupported allegations of bias do not justify transferring pending labour proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-311-1-is-satisfied-when-removal-is-ordered-by-an-authority-equal-to-the-actual-app-7ce5cb67d888470a9bd9a91eab59d2d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:39:18.632Z Article 311(1) is satisfied when removal is ordered by an authority equal to the actual appointing authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-to-ajeet-bharti-over-alleged-caste-slurs-against-mp-chandrashekha-8802a489c71c41fc9217817831517784/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:37:41.672Z Anticipatory bail denied to Ajeet Bharti over alleged caste slurs against MP Chandrashekhar Azad in online video https://lawlens.in/stories/sessions-courts-cannot-impose-life-imprisonment-without-remission-supreme-court-sets-25-ye-3a798afba776478c84407359f916925b/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:37:17.830Z Sessions courts cannot impose life imprisonment without remission; Supreme Court sets 25-year no-remission term in triple-murder case https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-protection-may-be-made-absolute-after-charge-sheet-filing-absent-custodi-6be53b1135de4373862d91125cb27d74/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:35:18.653Z Anticipatory bail protection may be made absolute after charge-sheet filing absent custodial interrogation or misuse. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-notice-quashed-and-re-tendering-permitted-after-inadequate-time-was-provided-for-bi-754de206a70142cba01165256759813a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:35:12.735Z Tender notice quashed and re-tendering permitted after inadequate time was provided for bid submission. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-litigant-cannot-resile-from-its-counsels-unchallenged-settlement-statements-before-two-j-ff54e08ff51d48afa8e85188345cc264/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:34:18.943Z A litigant cannot resile from its counsel’s unchallenged settlement statements before two judicial forums. https://lawlens.in/stories/teachers-are-not-entitled-to-two-advance-increments-for-self-funded-b-ed-d-ed-b-t-i-qualif-e18b10e20e4443ae8623cb5e9b73d3f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:33:25.498Z Teachers are not entitled to two advance increments for self-funded B.Ed./D.Ed./B.T.I. qualifications. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-for-reappraisal-of-issues-absent-an-error-apparent-on-t-f3e69e2fa1f743f6a5d8daccdf155292/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:33:18.405Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used for reappraisal of issues absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-is-impermissible-from-retired-class-iii-employees-absent-fraud-o-62ef37d78ffd43f9a4d2cac0638f56e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:33:17.617Z Recovery of excess salary is impermissible from retired Class III employees absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-public-caste-based-abuse-attracts-section-18s-bar-against-anticipatory-bail-un-56c65305a7b04227a4e0654f52042cd0/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:33:12.576Z Prima facie public caste-based abuse attracts Section 18’s bar against anticipatory bail under the SC/ST Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-maintain-tanks-to-preserve-water-storage-capacity-and-ecological-balance-0fcfca16f9674b099e859303423d078c/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:31:30.262Z Authorities must maintain tanks to preserve water storage capacity and ecological balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-judgment-rendered-without-impleading-legal-representatives-of-a-deceased-contesting-resp-c7fe8ef3ebcc4d718782cb837f5b21cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:31:29.849Z A judgment rendered without impleading legal representatives of a deceased contesting respondent is a nullity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-medical-opinion-of-myocardial-infarction-alone-cannot-justify-quashing-dowry-death-proce-8b06cc3025835ba0be0204a056ebc41a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:22:53.557Z A medical opinion of myocardial infarction alone cannot justify quashing dowry-death proceedings at threshold. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonable-and-prosecution-ev-efc48f8eaf6c4cacb3d1d9aaed1f51f5/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:16:31.068Z Acquittal cannot be disturbed where the trial court’s view is reasonable and prosecution evidence remains unproved. https://lawlens.in/stories/authority-must-refund-simple-bank-rate-interest-on-deposits-when-allottee-surrenders-a-plo-d0000671cbb94df0a6110a708b0d66da/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:16:04.966Z Authority must refund simple bank-rate interest on deposits when allottee surrenders a plot without forfeiture. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-migrants-need-not-prove-punjab-residence-for-1-mbbs-bds-quota-punjab-haryana-hc-holds-116bafa40831488e94eb51b4d7cdf3e4/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:14:16.659Z J&K migrants need not prove Punjab residence for 1% MBBS/BDS quota, Punjab & Haryana HC holds https://lawlens.in/stories/without-statutory-provision-for-surrender-cancellation-and-forfeiture-of-auctioned-lease-p-cec170646a644d6b99c81235dec4a3b6/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:13:15.181Z Without statutory provision for surrender, cancellation and forfeiture of auctioned lease premium are valid. https://lawlens.in/stories/expanded-nri-quota-definition-cannot-be-applied-mid-admission-process-rules-punjab-haryana-7e63ef53a88c4ebc819fb666b1552c26/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:13:03.673Z Expanded NRI quota definition cannot be applied mid-admission process, rules Punjab & Haryana HC https://lawlens.in/stories/fraud-classification-is-valid-where-the-bank-supplies-the-forensic-report-and-duly-conside-2655946a0d5b44d18b7a1690b2383d99/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:12:55.751Z Fraud classification is valid where the bank supplies the forensic report and duly considers the borrower’s reply. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-interim-custody-of-vehicles-seized-under-the-ndps-act-subject-to-stringen-7c79649721d14a4ea7036c4b394991a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:11:29.917Z Courts may grant interim custody of vehicles seized under the NDPS Act subject to stringent conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-interim-custody-of-ndps-seized-vehicles-subject-to-safeguards-and-confisc-2cdb5c40c0644a4b94a34baf7be4099f/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:11:26.731Z Courts may grant interim custody of NDPS-seized vehicles subject to safeguards and confiscation proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-inam-land-remains-vested-in-the-temple-while-qualifying-pre-notification-buildings-944d9a1c43894b30ad3bb22755f63ed8/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:11:24.280Z Service inam land remains vested in the temple, while qualifying pre-notification buildings may receive separate patta. https://lawlens.in/stories/registered-vehicle-owners-may-obtain-interim-custody-of-seized-vehicles-pending-trial-subj-9e4fd6fa09a541fda8f30edcaf27e369/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:11:20.625Z Registered vehicle owners may obtain interim custody of seized vehicles pending trial, subject to safeguards and confiscation proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-interim-custody-of-seized-vehicles-to-registered-owners-subject-to-safegu-fad699c7f0044ed2a56de76507a72438/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:11:19.510Z Courts may grant interim custody of seized vehicles to registered owners, subject to safeguards and confiscation. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-may-be-released-into-interim-custody-subject-to-safeguards-pending-confisc-cc439505e78646bbb48f7d0deb7375e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:11:07.178Z Seized vehicles may be released into interim custody subject to safeguards, pending confiscation proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-declines-writ-intervention-where-a-statutory-appellate-remedy-under-the-electri-789ae25cdbfd429c9d28202f3d4494d2/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:11:06.964Z High Court declines writ intervention where a statutory appellate remedy under the Electricity Act remains available. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-cannot-change-the-declared-social-category-after-publication-of-the-selection-07ab88b0ac744b17ac2a70c7f2b7994c/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:07:47.361Z A candidate cannot change the declared social category after publication of the selection list. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-claims-for-acp-macp-benefits-are-barred-by-limitation-and-res-judicata-f9605b245bf44aa0a5e3f0cf02b5e553/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:07:38.019Z Belated claims for ACP/MACP benefits are barred by limitation and res judicata. https://lawlens.in/stories/intermittent-stop-gap-outsider-engagement-does-not-confer-entitlement-to-alternate-employm-8b321ab2059d418bb95d80c871cb2897/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:07:06.923Z Intermittent stop-gap outsider engagement does not confer entitlement to alternate employment benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunals-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-where-the-inquiry-is-lawful-and-findin-c675fc3581004cfa9801b71f8b4d35d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:06:56.409Z Tribunals cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence where the inquiry is lawful and findings rest on some evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-continue-through-trial-where-investigation-is-complete-and-custodial-be2fcb4e09c25a61ad49945aa51fcce4/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:05:30.404Z Anticipatory bail may continue through trial where investigation is complete and custodial interrogation is unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-senior-appointed-later-in-the-lower-post-cannot-claim-pay-parity-despite-earlier-promoti-7f0e3754c0894be3bad1e00f96300284/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:05:23.732Z A senior appointed later in the lower post cannot claim pay parity despite earlier promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-accused-had-no-criminal-antecedents-charge-sheet-was-filed-84deb4d26f27448cb6767bc5df5f5b7a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:05:07.052Z Regular bail granted where the accused had no criminal antecedents, charge-sheet was filed, and trial was likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-similar-pending-antecedents-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-and-f8dafc7706784d46b2f75f139a8779d7/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:05:05.120Z Regular bail granted despite similar pending antecedents where charge-sheet was filed and trial would be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-the-minors-statement-lacked-serious-a-d1f104cd93bf4bdf87bf91091e7bf779/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:05:00.655Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing where the minor’s statement lacked serious allegations against the applicant. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-accused-was-absent-during-the-incident-and-implicated-only-in-c-ec2a44c8177a4ba598cdbdfd31eb04ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:04:08.952Z Regular bail granted where accused was absent during the incident and implicated only in circulating its video. https://lawlens.in/stories/knowingly-drawn-hra-is-recoverable-from-a-ddo-residing-in-spousal-government-accommodation-e23344ae270c4389bcc2ca5e6f45c0ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:03:29.670Z Knowingly drawn HRA is recoverable from a DDO residing in spousal government accommodation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-cannot-seek-suspension-revocation-while-simultaneously-delaying-the-disciplina-b0c23d8aeb17489db01fa583002f46d9/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:01:52.412Z An employee cannot seek suspension revocation while simultaneously delaying the disciplinary inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/full-and-final-payment-of-medical-reimbursement-renders-further-adjudication-unnecessary-1fd1e9bd03d542d29f51cbf3636f2cbc/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:01:23.684Z Full and final payment of medical reimbursement renders further adjudication unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-with-continuity-of-service-requires-selection-grade-from-initial-appointment-95c6bad9f26a43739590024709b1bc10/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:01:21.530Z Reinstatement with continuity of service requires selection grade from initial appointment, absent other impediment. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-crpc-quashing-is-unwarranted-where-complaint-and-witness-statements-disclose-p-967c7d62c90d4c45b4f9c3257413ed7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:01:21.016Z Section 482 CrPC quashing is unwarranted where complaint and witness statements disclose prima facie involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-disposed-in-terms-of-mediated-settlement-which-forms-part-of-the-decree-505f85b61a274b0d8a875d6cae02378c/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:01:11.164Z Appeal disposed in terms of mediated settlement, which forms part of the decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-appeals-seeking-service-records-dismissed-after-employer-furnished-all-available-serv-e1dea9fd8d1f4893adc06359044f1333/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:01:10.914Z Writ appeals seeking service records dismissed after employer furnished all available service particulars. https://lawlens.in/stories/aggrieved-parties-must-pursue-statutory-remedies-under-the-pdr-act-before-invoking-writ-ju-9307ed8e329642449ccd9033522a54e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:01:08.578Z Aggrieved parties must pursue statutory remedies under the PDR Act before invoking writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-acquittal-does-not-negate-negligence-established-on-a-preponderance-of-probabilit-25cf210543f64b17a200b0584169c0dc/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T12:00:48.452Z Criminal acquittal does not negate negligence established on a preponderance of probabilities in MACT proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/drug-prosecution-quashed-after-authorities-failed-to-preserve-accuseds-statutory-right-to-deb132dad63f4e15a46e45b4fb74ff7b/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:53:36.008Z Drug prosecution quashed after authorities failed to preserve accused’s statutory right to re-test sample before expiry https://lawlens.in/stories/service-of-summons-without-the-plaint-and-annexures-is-not-proper-service-for-filing-the-w-bf5802cc3d9140b38e179b8bb4959d2f/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:53:20.809Z Service of summons without the plaint and annexures is not proper service for filing the written statement. https://lawlens.in/stories/admission-of-a-signed-blank-cheque-triggers-statutory-presumptions-under-sections-118-and-b5cd2ad1d69e47b7acd468490f278a14/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:52:57.711Z Admission of a signed blank cheque triggers statutory presumptions under Sections 118 and 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-inordinate-delay-and-laches-bar-writ-relief-despite-alleged-continuing-state-o-f096356c09db4f56b51d1710abfcd370/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:52:30.810Z Unexplained inordinate delay and laches bar writ relief despite alleged continuing State occupation. https://lawlens.in/stories/amended-rule-99-2a-preserves-sub-inspectors-and-inspectors-seniority-in-post-amendment-rps-5d614a78933841b98396da32ea75d7ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:52:25.368Z Amended Rule 99.2A preserves Sub-Inspectors’ and Inspectors’ seniority in post-amendment RPSF–RPF transfers. https://lawlens.in/stories/once-foundational-facts-are-proved-the-section-29-pocso-presumption-applies-despite-minor-227546fd46044b5c94dc0a9d36f35775/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:52:17.247Z Once foundational facts are proved, the Section 29 POCSO presumption applies despite minor testimonial discrepancies. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidature-may-be-rejected-where-offered-land-is-unsuitable-and-substitution-is-barred-by-20f3cf7e774e423d8844850b293674fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:51:38.007Z Candidature may be rejected where offered land is unsuitable and substitution is barred by advertisement. https://lawlens.in/stories/secretary-cannot-unilaterally-modify-a-sanctioned-permit-timetable-contrary-to-its-terms-586b6df44a7e4820af1bee957823ff24/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:51:37.755Z Secretary cannot unilaterally modify a sanctioned permit timetable contrary to its terms. https://lawlens.in/stories/leave-encashment-forms-part-of-retiral-dues-and-attracts-interest-for-delayed-payment-025cf2118b274cf6b488e207d724450a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:51:16.529Z Leave encashment forms part of retiral dues and attracts interest for delayed payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-directed-to-decide-pending-retiral-benefit-proposal-and-disburse-eligible-dues-1b544d71e4fa41baaf66ab021f398439/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:50:27.925Z Authorities directed to decide pending retiral-benefit proposal and disburse eligible dues within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-where-statutory-ingredients-are-absent-and-conviction-0910d8f8113c4beb848716e176ad69f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:49:44.111Z Criminal proceedings may be quashed where statutory ingredients are absent and conviction prospects are bleak. https://lawlens.in/stories/employment-for-land-losers-is-a-concession-not-an-absolute-or-vested-right-ea0cedf4c126464cabb82f5e0942f677/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:49:25.981Z Employment for land losers is a concession, not an absolute or vested right. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-alone-does-not-vitiate-disciplinary-punishment-for-admitted-charges-causing-governme-648da36a933c4cd2b0f92156d30f116d/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:49:10.848Z Delay alone does not vitiate disciplinary punishment for admitted charges causing government loss. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-memo-on-the-same-allegations-cannot-survive-after-surcharge-proceedings-are-quash-d52be876ac5a42538df802ddf41b3f8e/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:48:26.968Z A charge memo on the same allegations cannot survive after surcharge proceedings are quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-final-order-refusing-reinstatement-bars-subsequent-writ-relief-on-the-same-claim-55df545907364b14bebbce12e8c6af62/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:48:08.341Z A final order refusing reinstatement bars subsequent writ relief on the same claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-undertaking-expressly-subject-to-pending-litigation-cannot-defeat-benefits-resulting-fr-505b80ca286241ddb1c2c4d1a4038086/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:47:33.143Z An undertaking expressly subject to pending litigation cannot defeat benefits resulting from its favourable outcome. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-prosecution-against-a-spouse-cannot-rest-solely-on-general-allegations-without-sp-7f386307cdec4f7896b13cdbbe47fc5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:47:18.751Z Criminal prosecution against a spouse cannot rest solely on general allegations without specific overt acts. https://lawlens.in/stories/habitual-unauthorised-absence-demonstrates-lack-of-devotion-to-duty-and-justifies-dismissa-aa675c92efd645c49e2d7a7527be7190/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:47:07.022Z Habitual unauthorised absence demonstrates lack of devotion to duty and justifies dismissal from service. https://lawlens.in/stories/site-selection-for-a-community-hall-is-a-policy-decision-provided-school-functioning-remai-40931e17b46a428599be88694efc6370/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:47:01.575Z Site selection for a community hall is a policy decision, provided school functioning remains undisturbed. https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-disputes-must-be-pursued-before-the-competent-civil-court-not-through-writ-jurisdict-d01b4411dd094ba09d25659de8d100d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:46:36.138Z Civil disputes must be pursued before the competent Civil Court, not through writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-disciplinary-enquiry-on-the-same-incident-after-exoneration-is-legally-unsustaina-5f98e6f362a942f89b7712489871ff24/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:46:27.609Z A second disciplinary enquiry on the same incident after exoneration is legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-protection-against-cooperative-recovery-auctions-may-be-conditioned-on-depositing-f3a01423b39c4dfeaf1565bbac74650a/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:46:25.614Z Interim protection against cooperative recovery auctions may be conditioned on depositing part of the quantified liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-unsubstantiated-allegations-of-cruelty-cannot-establish-entitlement-to-divorce-b57da3af7db3478a9c221d3d981bb73e/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:45:49.946Z Vague, unsubstantiated allegations of cruelty cannot establish entitlement to divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/excess-personal-pay-cannot-be-recovered-from-group-d-employees-absent-misrepresentation-889e109358784f37b744a8ef3f9e64f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:45:29.457Z Excess personal pay cannot be recovered from Group-D employees absent misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-may-amend-service-rules-to-prescribe-specialized-qualifications-subject-to-limi-1f03a70367c142afa4e35b129dcc2f5e/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:44:40.082Z Government may amend service rules to prescribe specialized qualifications, subject to limited judicial review. https://lawlens.in/stories/governments-favourable-amendment-rendered-the-challenge-to-the-third-child-maternity-leave-47db3709c8a843d1ab642aad12fe1ac9/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:44:16.601Z Government’s favourable amendment rendered the challenge to the third-child maternity-leave restriction unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consensual-relationship-does-not-constitute-rape-absent-proof-of-a-false-promise-at-ince-a156345a43f34169b5b3e733b841cdf3/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:42:15.886Z A consensual relationship does not constitute rape absent proof of a false promise at inception. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-of-directly-recruited-candidates-must-follow-selection-merit-not-reservation-ros-a35088495d2e47efbcdbd9518a01d298/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:42:12.432Z Seniority of directly recruited candidates must follow selection merit, not reservation roster points. https://lawlens.in/stories/gauhati-high-court-upholds-discharge-of-ripun-bora-in-cbis-2000-daniel-topno-murder-conspi-03e176b220694189946ed9242ef156fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:42:08.657Z Gauhati High Court upholds discharge of Ripun Bora in CBI’s 2000 Daniel Topno murder conspiracy case https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-for-pipeline-right-of-user-must-use-rfctlarr-market-valuation-equal-solatium-2eb483148a514983a573f7b2baefa928/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:42:03.872Z Compensation for pipeline right-of-user must use RFCTLARR market valuation, equal solatium, and additional 40% compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/eviction-under-rule-18-2-requires-individual-consideration-of-representations-and-reasoned-b4ecc7da5abb4d129563e84020e69408/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:42:01.065Z Eviction under Rule 18(2) requires individual consideration of representations and reasoned orders before further action. https://lawlens.in/stories/proved-seizure-intact-chain-of-custody-and-fsl-evidence-sustain-ndps-conviction-despite-pr-5654c43d9b48420ab807cab6e8c0e9a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:41:58.616Z Proved seizure, intact chain of custody, and FSL evidence sustain NDPS conviction despite procedural irregularities. https://lawlens.in/stories/convictions-upheld-in-rape-murder-of-two-minor-girls-death-sentences-replaced-with-life-im-ac6a3f281dd74652a57274b36c95b53d/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:41:55.302Z Convictions upheld in rape-murder of two minor girls; death sentences replaced with life imprisonment for the remainder of the convicts’ natural lives https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-authorities-must-reconsider-the-quantum-after-accounting-for-the-employees-cus-70562c3f620d44748738dd716c1c1171/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:41:16.770Z Maintenance authorities must reconsider the quantum after accounting for the employee’s custody of his elder daughter. https://lawlens.in/stories/convictions-for-dacoity-preparation-and-assembly-upheld-prolonged-pendency-warranted-reduc-7a61d5b886934f0d8e8a0e579ae299cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:41:03.175Z Convictions for dacoity preparation and assembly upheld; prolonged pendency warranted reduced sentences. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-absent-perversity-illegality-or-jurisdi-195a2bfc34d1430fbca45ca05097c924/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:40:57.378Z Inherent jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence absent perversity, illegality, or jurisdictional error in concurrent findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-spouse-cannot-be-compelled-to-resume-cohabitation-where-cruelty-and-dowry-demands-justif-f94d859f96fe46f2ac58894988262821/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:33:47.588Z A spouse cannot be compelled to resume cohabitation where cruelty and dowry demands justify separate residence. https://lawlens.in/stories/sole-weak-identification-is-insufficient-for-conviction-and-warrants-benefit-of-doubt-c4cb7c2e09624668868ff774898cf375/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:33:43.092Z Sole, weak identification is insufficient for conviction and warrants benefit of doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-recent-knowledge-claims-cannot-justify-condonation-of-a-34-year-delay-in-c-3f456e31253546cdad31c1f9ce026b54/ LawLens en 2026-09-24T11:33:30.043Z Unsubstantiated recent-knowledge claims cannot justify condonation of a 34-year delay in challenging mutation.