https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-one-similar-antecedent-given-joint-recovery-completed-investi-e1e965ec24f9482db6bfe51ef7a90a9c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:27:32.520Z Regular bail granted despite one similar antecedent, given joint recovery, completed investigation, and parity with a bailed co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-after-investigation-concluded-and-the-charge-sheet-was-file-5474b4261b7349faa4711ec6bbbf0812/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:27:31.810Z Regular bail granted on parity after investigation concluded and the charge-sheet was filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-expunges-the-uma-devi-reference-directing-authorities-to-decide-the-matter-in-light-8af9fbf9c69245ba864d0e255ebc885a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:27:30.082Z Court expunges the Uma Devi reference, directing authorities to decide the matter in light of the State’s paragraph 8 reply. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-injuries-are-simple-the-accused-has-no-antecedents-and-the-7d0feb4772ec4d1dac225f31ee0579b5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:27:27.798Z Regular bail is warranted where injuries are simple, the accused has no antecedents, and the charge-sheet is filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-based-on-an-incomplete-circumstantial-chain-cannot-stand-where-last-seen-eviden-9baeef964c204533914335d41b0414bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:26:16.943Z Conviction based on an incomplete circumstantial chain cannot stand where last-seen evidence is hearsay. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-teachers-promotion-claims-in-accordance-with-settled-equivalence-a-666f5593de5c4609814d969734952030/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:26:04.628Z Authorities must decide teachers’ promotion claims in accordance with settled equivalence and seniority rulings. https://lawlens.in/stories/stale-service-claims-filed-after-prolonged-unexplained-delay-are-barred-by-laches-aa7a7b125ac2480ab0df3b51d2feb2d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:26:02.942Z Stale service claims filed after prolonged unexplained delay are barred by laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-convictions-upheld-in-revision-sentences-reduced-to-the-period-already-undergon-b31f3cea41bb4477ac368c146dd1499f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:26:02.375Z Concurrent convictions upheld in revision; sentences reduced to the period already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/head-on-collision-does-not-establish-contributory-negligence-absent-cogent-evidence-of-the-30cfc4f4e7c8405691aefa27ee5bdafb/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:24:33.851Z Head-on collision does not establish contributory negligence absent cogent evidence of the claimant’s failure to exercise reasonable care. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-reflect-the-claimants-vocation-and-earning-impact-not-physical-09023f2b764d4284bd5005d6cc0fa1be/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:24:31.739Z Functional disability must reflect the claimant’s vocation and earning impact, not physical disability alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-payment-of-foreign-travel-tax-is-not-non-payment-penalty-cannot-be-imposed-automat-fd204609863b41f6b0118cbfc26070f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:23:59.227Z Delayed payment of Foreign Travel Tax is not “non-payment”; penalty cannot be imposed automatically, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-proceedings-based-solely-on-portal-uploaded-notices-without-separate-intimation-violat-f76bc7dd71cc4470a33b139a997fb95c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:18:02.882Z GST proceedings based solely on portal-uploaded notices without separate intimation violate natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/pendency-of-a-civil-suit-does-not-bar-section-23-inquiry-into-construction-legality-058bd7170afd4bd99a1461b9b72cdf16/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:18:00.322Z Pendency of a civil suit does not bar Section 23 inquiry into construction legality. https://lawlens.in/stories/uploading-a-gst-show-cause-notice-only-under-additional-notices-and-orders-violates-natura-f469126af0c14b21865198214d45d4cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:42.860Z Uploading a GST show-cause notice only under “Additional Notices and Orders” violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/surrogacy-age-limits-are-constitutionally-valid-and-assessed-on-the-date-of-eligibility-ce-099f65ad615c4552812a0e40ea5877c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:41.175Z Surrogacy age limits are constitutionally valid and assessed on the date of eligibility certification. https://lawlens.in/stories/upon-failure-of-contractual-dispute-resolution-the-court-appointed-a-sole-arbitrator-under-06cdcfcac3254e438d825d2e0ae01211/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:30.490Z Upon failure of contractual dispute resolution, the Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6). https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-proceedings-based-solely-on-notices-uploaded-under-additional-notices-and-orders-viola-41387afd8672450ca8b26df529e170fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:28.382Z GST proceedings based solely on notices uploaded under “Additional Notices and Orders” violate natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-bail-application-rejected-absent-changed-circumstances-where-the-applicants-distinc-67b2e12594e2460cb871820ac5f7fe21/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:28.150Z Second bail application rejected absent changed circumstances where the applicant’s distinct role defeats parity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-82-crpc-proclamation-is-invalid-without-recorded-satisfaction-and-specified-appe-18ad8d8d77de4721935d3765e43da294/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:20.734Z A Section 82 CrPC proclamation is invalid without recorded satisfaction and specified appearance time and place. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-under-section-37-where-commercial-quantity-ganja-recovery-and-prior-ndps-antec-e8102f2df9424cb7a19746035bef5e06/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:05.635Z Bail denied under Section 37 where commercial-quantity ganja recovery and prior NDPS antecedent established prima facie involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pendency-justified-reducing-the-section-354-ipc-sentence-to-the-period-already-u-809f9860cdab407ca6e649c932450092/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:15:39.359Z Prolonged pendency justified reducing the Section 354 IPC sentence to the period already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/upon-failure-to-nominate-an-arbitrator-the-court-appoints-a-sole-arbitrator-under-section-5800b66214274a5683401c9f87c99b89/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:14:05.881Z Upon failure to nominate an arbitrator, the Court appoints a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) by consensus. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-alleged-ndps-contraband-was-below-commercial-quantity-and-trial-ea498c65b8ec4bcb9a7f0fb6e6aca934/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:14:03.556Z Regular bail granted where alleged NDPS contraband was below commercial quantity and trial would likely be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-aggregate-contraband-recovery-and-allegations-of-organized-criminal-acti-23bbf702118140c899ca4f3e342fdde3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:14:02.116Z Bail denied where aggregate contraband recovery and allegations of organized criminal activity indicated serious NDPS involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-bail-application-is-untenable-absent-changed-circumstances-or-a-new-ground-warranti-1df6745ba5f24aaa8b5f3187bb70f735/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:14:00.124Z Second bail application is untenable absent changed circumstances or a new ground warranting reconsideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-complainant-had-no-objection-the-accused-lacked-antecedents-afbd13786d124e889a7571e79c25382a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:13:58.581Z Regular bail granted where the complainant had no objection, the accused lacked antecedents, and trial would be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-situated-co-accused-had-already-been-enlarg-eff988143edc4f018e9e4d14b321dace/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:13:56.381Z Regular bail granted on parity where similarly situated co-accused had already been enlarged on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-custody-was-prolonged-and-the-accused-ha-dab47783a6c144abaaf6c0adc7970b4e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:13:43.296Z Regular bail granted where charge-sheet was filed, custody was prolonged, and the accused had no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-land-fraud-allegations-arise-from-a-civil-dispute-with-chargesh-e76e4e431efa4ec1b349bb11e53a9e13/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:13:40.753Z Regular bail granted where land-fraud allegations arise from a civil dispute, with chargesheet filed and no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-may-be-denied-where-repeated-criminal-antecedents-and-prior-bail-misuse-estab-82a3f610e85a4e23937b481f81b7437c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:51.824Z Regular bail may be denied where repeated criminal antecedents and prior bail misuse establish habitual offending. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-co-accused-were-enlarged-and-trial-was-likely-to-be-p-d86bb5202e364d9eb6a94440457ddca7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:32.279Z Regular bail granted on parity where co-accused were enlarged and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-injuries-are-simple-the-charge-sheet-is-filed-and-accused-have-ec9112a22f484905917e8e0754ef4e4b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:30.711Z Regular bail granted where injuries are simple, the charge-sheet is filed, and accused have no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-criminal-antecedents-considering-custody-period-charge-sheet-5216703a5f344984b840a289ae1a0138/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:30.277Z Regular bail granted despite criminal antecedents, considering custody period, charge-sheet filing, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-criminal-antecedents-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-and-trial-w-850c5f70363c494994554c8165e944cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:29.687Z Regular bail granted despite criminal antecedents where charge-sheet was filed and trial was likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-after-charge-sheet-filing-when-custody-continues-and-trial-concl-0ccddeb64cc148e593d7fc21c73ce221/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:29.658Z Regular bail is warranted after charge-sheet filing when custody continues and trial conclusion is delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-no-antecedents-existed-and-trial-was-lik-529a0c4872c04d75a46290263b6b38b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:29.653Z Regular bail granted where charge-sheet was filed, no antecedents existed, and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-a-majors-relationship-appeared-consensual-and-trial-would-take-consider-e5682e20088a4560822023cf832def5f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:28.995Z Bail granted where a major’s relationship appeared consensual and trial would take considerable time. https://lawlens.in/stories/maternity-leave-cannot-cost-women-their-role-or-promotion-delhi-hc-rules-centre-directed-t-bbe03b2037ff42aba115bf10b4a7f1f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:07:51.280Z Maternity leave cannot cost women their role or promotion, Delhi HC rules; Centre directed to frame safeguards for workplace reintegration https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-and-back-wages-may-be-substituted-with-lump-sum-compensation-after-superannu-c885cb6295af45cd968aceb256043076/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:07:38.520Z Reinstatement and back wages may be substituted with lump-sum compensation after superannuation and prolonged litigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-territorial-jurisdiction-objections-fail-absent-timely-challenge-and-consequent-ec4b05bc3fb94b7a9e0b5efa709c23d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:07:19.804Z Appellate territorial-jurisdiction objections fail absent timely challenge and consequent failure of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-adjudication-order-quashed-where-show-cause-notice-was-uploaded-without-effective-inti-2bb5c3ab141d46728ccc02022a0e6a32/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:48.685Z GST adjudication order quashed where show-cause notice was uploaded without effective intimation, violating natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-proceedings-based-solely-on-notices-uploaded-under-additional-notices-and-orders-viola-18a4c6ac34de4c78aea16c6363f4e2f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:43.647Z GST proceedings based solely on notices uploaded under “Additional Notices and Orders” violate natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-defects-in-disciplinary-proceedings-require-continuation-from-the-stage-of-defe-3ef28b85330c4d948147551f4573dd35/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:13.246Z Procedural defects in disciplinary proceedings require continuation from the stage of defect, not quashing of proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/inspectors-and-superintendents-are-entitled-to-revised-pay-notionally-from-1-1-1996-with-m-3e6ead698eb14690a156414f5fc9ebed/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:08.024Z Inspectors and Superintendents are entitled to revised pay notionally from 1.1.1996, with monetary benefits from 21.4.2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-reconsider-a-widows-transfer-representation-under-policy-by-reasoned-orde-d3538a5c0e9349a5b5b53f4f68d35ce9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:07.641Z Authorities must reconsider a widow’s transfer representation under policy by reasoned order, maintaining status quo meanwhile. https://lawlens.in/stories/allowance-under-rule-9-a-requires-100-disability-a-50-disability-claimant-is-ineligible-4c4ec1f6f8c241e58fa26ec48da5acc0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:06.322Z Allowance under Rule 9-A requires 100% disability; a 50% disability claimant is ineligible. https://lawlens.in/stories/successive-representations-and-recurring-pension-claims-cannot-revive-stale-claims-or-just-ee203c0106224586918809c7ce999725/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:02.912Z Successive representations and recurring pension claims cannot revive stale claims or justify extraordinary delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-inquiry-must-conclude-within-four-months-after-affording-cross-examination-an-9b303ada4a884169961352b3a9a59062/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:02.908Z Departmental inquiry must conclude within four months after affording cross-examination and relevant defence evidence opportunities. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-petition-closed-after-implementation-of-the-tribunals-order-and-release-of-applic-8ce48e0fdf11417e835586f515f3ed2e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:00.013Z Contempt petition closed after implementation of the Tribunal’s order and release of applicants’ GPF numbers. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-proof-of-demand-and-acceptance-recovery-of-tainted-currency-cannot-sustain-convict-91d24c9383dc4349bd38dcab7078d9dd/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:57:36.030Z Without proof of demand and acceptance, recovery of tainted currency cannot sustain conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/tractor-insurer-remains-liable-for-accidents-caused-through-an-attached-uninsured-or-unreg-af1502861d00419f9e06fe25fa225b7b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:56:09.832Z Tractor insurer remains liable for accidents caused through an attached uninsured or unregistered trailer. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-366-ipc-conviction-requires-proof-of-abduction-by-force-or-specific-deceitful-mean-3d3ef907ba7b470cba155ed31f71f35d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:46:38.212Z Section 366 IPC conviction requires proof of abduction by force or specific deceitful means. https://lawlens.in/stories/pendency-of-conviction-revision-does-not-bar-conditional-release-of-deposited-compensation-8cb3dbf1b1a04a6cadb47a2f50d73cc9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:46:36.928Z Pendency of conviction revision does not bar conditional release of deposited compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cannot-be-cancelled-absent-cogent-overwhelming-circumstances-or-supervening-events-ba74be24ee354684ab59b661f359b73b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:46:35.823Z Bail cannot be cancelled absent cogent, overwhelming circumstances or supervening events. https://lawlens.in/stories/agricultural-facilities-alone-do-not-establish-conscious-possession-or-intentional-partici-00274b3da5564d049a22c8283b6a30f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:38:43.575Z Agricultural facilities alone do not establish conscious possession or intentional participation in illicit opium cultivation; bail granted. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-amendments-drastically-altering-a-defence-from-succession-to-oral-gift-warrant-rej-f4f8047d2f804be49fa83140e61db6c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:34:09.459Z Belated amendments drastically altering a defence from succession to oral gift warrant rejection after evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-considering-advanced-age-and-medically-supported-ailments-withou-89c137a9ac9b48d3baa613f7fa94ce72/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:33:53.927Z Anticipatory bail granted considering advanced age and medically supported ailments, without commenting on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-investigation-is-complete-custody-is-prolonged-and-trial-is-likely-to-b-4b2d4bd0a5584130ad2a8a004112c4ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:33:12.379Z Bail granted where investigation is complete, custody is prolonged, and trial is likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-justified-where-injuries-are-simple-the-complainant-has-no-objection-and-t-a8c5ce35490d44678018ac1d5e8ccec2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:55.943Z Regular bail is justified where injuries are simple, the complainant has no objection, and trial is likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-absent-fir-nomination-incriminating-recovery-criminal-antecedents-and-49412847701447d19ba5783386029c33/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:31.512Z Regular bail granted absent FIR nomination, incriminating recovery, criminal antecedents, and with prolonged trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-to-five-accused-after-charge-sheet-filing-and-complainants-no-objecti-cc83542a2e27489f8bf47f15ea68f4f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:29.916Z Regular bail granted to five accused after charge-sheet filing and complainant’s no-objection. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-parity-is-unavailable-where-the-applicants-specific-overt-act-materially-distinguishe-1a7e7cf19d6f4374ad5299741170372d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:28.489Z Bail parity is unavailable where the applicant’s specific overt act materially distinguishes his role. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-is-warranted-on-parity-where-co-accused-are-similarly-placed-and-investigation-is-com-b1913c4802f34f13bf4126a2ab936536/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:28.278Z Bail is warranted on parity where co-accused are similarly placed and investigation is complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-allegations-in-a-co-accuseds-memorandum-justified-denying-bail-for-a-commercial-q-9c0632e4db1647f091d023b3ecf999c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:25.646Z Specific allegations in a co-accused’s memorandum justified denying bail for a commercial-quantity NDPS offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-despite-substantial-alleged-misappropriation-given-273177154f3249d493882cdb75ae453a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:23.361Z Bail granted after charge-sheet filing despite substantial alleged misappropriation, given no criminal antecedents and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-the-charge-sheet-is-filed-antecedents-are-absent-and-co-ac-70238f575bd04b38a6d3c5f93da9e266/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:08.263Z Regular bail is warranted where the charge-sheet is filed, antecedents are absent, and co-accused have secured bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-changed-circumstances-reduced-criminal-antecedents-charge-sheet-filing-8d74528a09da498b92f9e36ef58d8560/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:31:52.426Z Bail granted after changed circumstances reduced criminal antecedents, charge-sheet filing, and prolonged custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-considering-absence-of-criminal-antecedents-custodial-detention-and-l-df3c64784d784e048b615365d1655361/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:48.508Z Regular bail granted considering absence of criminal antecedents, custodial detention, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-prolonged-custody-and-likely-trial-de-3ad3f390c5a44151a938af60df8361e2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:47.595Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing where prolonged custody and likely trial delay outweighed limited criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-the-accused-lacks-antecedents-chargesheet-is-filed-and-tri-2471c3b9337c44609f006ef5940abf27/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:47.243Z Regular bail is warranted where the accused lacks antecedents, chargesheet is filed, and trial delay is likely. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-was-denied-under-section-37-ndps-act-after-finding-the-seized-contraband-exceeded-com-0c22da00f6c84d5b81b33ca19dca3f1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:45.739Z Bail was denied under Section 37 NDPS Act after finding the seized contraband exceeded commercial quantity. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-custody-continued-and-trial-was-likely-t-b330d10f27894d199cba5731198783e1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:45.526Z Regular bail granted where charge-sheet was filed, custody continued, and trial was likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-accused-has-no-antecedents-charge-sheet-is-filed-and-trial-may-be-p-6a90b67e4c1f4f6d9974ed55ac06fea4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:44.204Z Bail granted where the accused has no antecedents, charge-sheet is filed, and trial may be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-warranted-where-suicide-videos-neither-named-the-accused-nor-attributed-assault-along-01f689ca64d54a0da2da93debcb2080f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:44.192Z Bail warranted where suicide videos neither named the accused nor attributed assault, alongside custody and no antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-under-section-34-2-excise-act-despite-four-antecedents-with-only-one-27b577495e334675909bc9e6d2baac8a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:42.790Z Regular bail granted under Section 34(2) Excise Act despite four antecedents, with only one pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-custodial-interrogation-was-complete-def683eafc064d77b375878276a5bedf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:41.594Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing where custodial interrogation was complete and trial likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-chargesheet-was-filed-custody-was-prolonged-and-nearly-all-antecedents-532392a7f0294344b0948e1651d253ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:41.591Z Bail granted where chargesheet was filed, custody was prolonged, and nearly all antecedents ended in acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-must-release-fssai-cleared-food-imports-without-insisting-on-a-bank-guarantee-12ee09a4bf2f425883789e3f7393f850/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:14:56.442Z Customs must release FSSAI-cleared food imports without insisting on a bank guarantee. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-section-307-ipc-cannot-stand-where-prosecution-evidence-is-unreliable-and-68b6da4c59cd4716b833dc9f5339048d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:09:22.290Z Conviction under Section 307 IPC cannot stand where prosecution evidence is unreliable and injury documentation is doubtful. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-cannot-stand-where-inconsistent-eyewitness-testimony-lacks-medical-and-independ-e380e33e4bd840f9b555f4584d0fdab9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:09:19.161Z Conviction cannot stand where inconsistent eyewitness testimony lacks medical and independent corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-authorities-cannot-reject-technically-eligible-bids-on-hypertechnical-authorization-7cf70a9a53e14a7bb52e775e99f3c62d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:06:36.724Z Tender authorities cannot reject technically eligible bids on hypertechnical authorization objections without seeking clarification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-borrower-cannot-belatedly-invoke-msme-protections-in-subsequent-litigation-after-omittin-a515d97657be4951a3324cf6d9ef3e2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:06:23.887Z A borrower cannot belatedly invoke MSME protections in subsequent litigation after omitting them earlier. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-court-cannot-overturn-an-acquittal-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonably-22e0bea37c7b43cb88b646e183810019/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:06:03.524Z An appellate court cannot overturn an acquittal where the trial court’s view is reasonably possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/sail-must-let-msme-bidder-match-l1-price-after-gem-failed-to-enable-purchase-preference-ca-d3755182ff2e405d9df54242d6a4f467/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:56:35.452Z SAIL must let MSME bidder match L1 price after GeM failed to enable purchase preference, Calcutta HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-resolution-professional-may-reject-a-provisionally-admitted-claim-upon-verification-wher-a88164ec72c049ba8c791ca73a981e94/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:54:41.639Z A Resolution Professional may reject a provisionally admitted claim upon verification where the underlying financial debt remains unproven. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-finding-of-malingering-requires-clear-cogent-and-unambiguous-medical-evidence-cceb7a3c818d4b65bebebcb59b5f7b08/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:54:16.049Z A finding of malingering requires clear, cogent, and unambiguous medical evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-suspension-without-departmental-chargesheet-cannot-continue-solely-because-crimi-497b295ad30c45f19c45df3691f94c5d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:54:03.207Z Prolonged suspension without departmental chargesheet cannot continue solely because criminal proceedings remain pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/separately-priced-transportation-cannot-be-taxed-on-the-entire-consideration-as-cargo-hand-62fd0869f530425598b218238a898993/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:57.749Z Separately priced transportation cannot be taxed on the entire consideration as cargo handling service. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-gpf-cum-pension-claims-must-be-decided-under-precedent-subject-to-the-supreme-co-7164e962d7fc4a9683fba46e45c2b451/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:52.860Z Employees’ GPF-cum-Pension claims must be decided under precedent, subject to the Supreme Court’s final outcome. https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-is-unavailable-for-works-contract-services-used-to-construct-or-set-up-offic-7a9b8febaf55422abd3f0e7f977a3cc8/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:52.522Z CENVAT credit is unavailable for works contract services used to construct or set up office premises. https://lawlens.in/stories/below-cost-prices-under-buyback-arrangements-cannot-constitute-transaction-value-valuation-7232aa3b7fd14f50be16f23ec7b7789f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:51.810Z Below-cost prices under buyback arrangements cannot constitute transaction value; valuation must reflect CAS-4 cost. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2012-service-tax-demands-fail-without-establishing-the-applicable-taxable-service-cate-be8758c6451c49c8b2b1d6d21f1db243/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:50.378Z Pre-2012 service tax demands fail without establishing the applicable taxable-service category. https://lawlens.in/stories/refund-for-sez-authorised-operations-cannot-be-denied-solely-for-breaching-a-notifications-b99d585dbf60472cabafbd8e1e00fc26/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:25.420Z Refund for SEZ-authorised operations cannot be denied solely for breaching a notification’s procedural limitation period. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-high-speed-does-not-establish-rash-or-negligent-driving-under-sections-279-and-304a-i-c2226783ef1c483b90017b96d0b44e3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:50:01.752Z Mere high speed does not establish rash or negligent driving under Sections 279 and 304A IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-able-bodied-fathers-unemployment-does-not-absolve-him-of-his-statutory-duty-to-maintain-bbd8851cb4a84f42bc7ae88fbab6874c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:47:06.085Z An able-bodied father’s unemployment does not absolve him of his statutory duty to maintain his minor child. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-260a-2a-permits-condonation-of-delay-upon-sufficient-cause-absent-express-statutor-39fadc2c531340c9a0a1225bc1a72c30/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:47:01.017Z Section 260A(2A) permits condonation of delay upon sufficient cause absent express statutory exclusion. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-stays-police-constables-disciplinary-proceedings-to-protect-defence-in-p-d59dba5d037648c4957e32085bdad31c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:46:19.817Z Madras High Court stays police constable’s disciplinary proceedings to protect defence in pending murder trial https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-retrospective-promotion-without-officiating-the-post-does-not-confer-consequentia-09d73f4614f949249002c790a0734e8d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:46:18.394Z Notional retrospective promotion without officiating the post does not confer consequential monetary benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-9-interim-protection-is-unwarranted-where-mortgage-security-exists-and-sarfaesi-pr-4b3a7f5988b94cd4987155a8034956b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:39:20.650Z Section 9 interim protection is unwarranted where mortgage security exists and SARFAESI proceedings remain pending before the DRT. https://lawlens.in/stories/limitation-for-appointing-an-arbitrator-begins-only-after-the-contractual-dispute-resoluti-7d8e3b36438b4ac891573e7aaa7825ae/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:39:18.293Z Limitation for appointing an arbitrator begins only after the contractual dispute-resolution mechanism is exhausted. https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-suspended-pending-appeal-where-evidence-raised-substantial-doubt-regarding-the-vi-5a5e9faba2244e7a8f4c2729a2ba5385/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:37:27.770Z Sentence suspended pending appeal where evidence raised substantial doubt regarding the victim’s age and alleged kidnapping. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-anticipated-appellate-delay-justified-suspending-the-convicts-09fb955266014147a1fe3808cb996d50/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:26:24.618Z Prolonged incarceration and anticipated appellate delay justified suspending the convict’s sentence pending appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-contradictions-coupled-with-non-examination-of-spot-witnesses-rendered-the-ndps-p-202ecd736210478f8f566f17c68d2771/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:26:21.545Z Material contradictions coupled with non-examination of spot witnesses rendered the NDPS prosecution unreliable. https://lawlens.in/stories/prescriptive-easement-of-way-fails-without-specific-pleadings-identifying-its-ingress-egre-af2986b06a534ced822ba7ee2f6c7e54/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:16:27.553Z Prescriptive easement of way fails without specific pleadings identifying its ingress, egress, direction, and width. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-arising-from-commercial-tenancies-fall-within-commercial-courts-act-jurisdiction-09e8105533ea4f27ab0bc11e3111e484/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:06:33.037Z Disputes arising from commercial tenancies fall within Commercial Courts Act jurisdiction, excluding ordinary civil courts. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-does-not-override-uapa-bail-restrictions-where-prima-facie-serious-c0f5c434daf744cabba9fdce0835a99e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:06:06.809Z Prolonged incarceration does not override UAPA bail restrictions where prima facie serious charges carry life imprisonment. https://lawlens.in/stories/plea-by-four-men-linked-to-3-9-lakh-hidden-in-turbans-and-rectums-dismissed-over-alleged-d-6275c92682824370bec4e665c3b532f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:06:00.636Z Plea by four men linked to €3.9 lakh hidden in turbans and rectums dismissed over alleged denial of hearing https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-bypass-the-statutory-gst-appeal-for-disputed-adjudicatory-finding-7df9a06653f7470d827cec700d94950e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:04:22.275Z Writ jurisdiction cannot bypass the statutory GST appeal for disputed adjudicatory findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/reliance-on-oral-evidence-under-cblr-regulation-17-requires-witness-examination-and-cross-f646f892344d4ae5848bab2b85dac934/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:01:22.333Z Reliance on oral evidence under CBLR Regulation 17 requires witness examination and cross-examination; procedural defects warrant remand. https://lawlens.in/stories/joint-parenting-cannot-be-imposed-without-a-meaningful-hearing-strict-50-50-custody-may-ha-95b02a812729432b81210520e5e03b2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:56:23.135Z Joint parenting cannot be imposed without a meaningful hearing; strict 50:50 custody may harm a child, says Bombay High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/kerala-high-court-kissing-a-childs-penis-amounts-to-penetrative-sexual-assault-under-pocso-3ca91a9dc6194b8a951c7289932da99e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:55:50.699Z Kerala High Court: Kissing a child’s penis amounts to penetrative sexual assault under POCSO; 20-year sentence upheld https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-orders-nimmagadda-prasad-and-related-entities-to-furnish-200-crore-additiona-81d64df98b10462f94162ac1bb53ac63/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:49:10.523Z Supreme Court orders Nimmagadda Prasad and related entities to furnish ₹200 crore additional security in RAKIA’s ₹950-crore foreign decree case https://lawlens.in/stories/closure-of-prosecution-evidence-is-improper-before-securing-vital-medical-and-investigatin-b3cd770ad0304bf0b0068651fa217f9f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:46:34.318Z Closure of prosecution evidence is improper before securing vital medical and investigating witnesses. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-304b-applies-to-unnatural-deaths-within-seven-years-following-dowry-related-cruelt-d06f36b3eb71432eb3669caede68c532/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:38:47.748Z Section 304B applies to unnatural deaths within seven years following dowry-related cruelty, regardless of homicidal or suicidal classification. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-has-no-right-to-remain-posted-indefinitely-at-one-station-7165d8c45b6c4079a61c56eb3aaf58c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:29.470Z An employee has no right to remain posted indefinitely at one station. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-bars-retrospective-promotion-and-consequential-pensionary-claims-625c741674ed4e499c4f9c30b84f267d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:29.376Z Unexplained delay bars retrospective promotion and consequential pensionary claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/medically-de-categorized-railway-employees-must-be-accommodated-in-posts-carrying-equivale-e1732449846d4516be6a110d9c51e9f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:23.978Z Medically de-categorized railway employees must be accommodated in posts carrying equivalent grade pay. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-direct-one-time-age-relaxation-where-recruitment-rules-and-policy-provide-no-eac1bf3408034ffd9542854f6b94299b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:23.934Z Courts cannot direct one-time age relaxation where recruitment rules and policy provide none. https://lawlens.in/stories/retrospective-regularisation-cannot-be-granted-for-a-post-the-applicant-was-never-appointe-914b52827e8841468e4422e04fcb21d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:21.220Z Retrospective regularisation cannot be granted for a post the applicant was never appointed to hold. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-after-criminal-custody-does-not-entitle-a-gds-employee-to-full-trca-for-the-put-8c715662dbbc40f2b9e0aed2663fb9a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:11.021Z Acquittal after criminal custody does not entitle a GDS employee to full TRCA for the put-off-duty period. https://lawlens.in/stories/commercial-nature-and-civil-remedy-do-not-bar-prosecution-where-fir-discloses-prima-facie-8e1fca21ac7d4f57bc7a6ecfa6f4df0d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:30:02.107Z Commercial nature and civil remedy do not bar prosecution where FIR discloses prima facie cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-45-a-cannot-raise-esi-contribution-demands-where-records-were-furnished-and-inspec-ba959af00ba1490fbeeefdc79799ad32/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:29:57.331Z Section 45-A cannot raise ESI contribution demands where records were furnished and inspected; Section 75 proceedings are required. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-accused-entitled-to-default-bail-when-extension-of-ndps-inve-f90aedd8002b4afe84164cc66cd0d4a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:29:41.829Z Punjab and Haryana High Court: Accused entitled to default bail when extension of NDPS investigation was granted without notice or hearing https://lawlens.in/stories/at-the-charge-stage-strong-suspicion-suffices-courts-must-not-conclusively-assess-uapa-ing-a1825be86a594dd7bce97149fb0f5b1f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:29:15.363Z At the charge stage, strong suspicion suffices; courts must not conclusively assess UAPA ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-government-directed-to-pay-former-advocate-general-78-65-lakh-for-supreme-court-appeara-62c0c25345324edba19f3d52d250d344/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:14:53.840Z MP government directed to pay former Advocate General ₹78.65 lakh for Supreme Court appearances; Delhi HC rejects “disputed facts” defence https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-assembly-of-armed-persons-does-not-establish-section-402-ipc-without-proof-of-dacoity-667d745d13c443d89b1cb2c82db400af/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:10:20.379Z Mere assembly of armed persons does not establish Section 402 IPC without proof of dacoity’s purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-discharge-application-requires-reasoned-prima-facie-assessment-cognizance-alone-cannot-j-e34599591dc04751b5da44c20ea0556d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:10:09.647Z A discharge application requires reasoned prima facie assessment; cognizance alone cannot justify rejection. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-upholds-c-dots-sole-nationwide-role-in-indias-emergency-cell-broadcast-al-f4da6e8ff61547c7ac0c0c8affd8b074/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:07:52.450Z Delhi High Court upholds C-DOT’s sole nationwide role in India’s emergency cell-broadcast alert system, holding nomination permissible under GFR Rule 204 https://lawlens.in/stories/life-sentences-upheld-in-murder-case-involving-101-injuries-bombay-high-court-rejects-accu-1df46f3d01684398b9d0121226e73152/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:37:33.308Z Life sentences upheld in murder case involving 101 injuries; Bombay High Court rejects accuseds’ alibi evidence https://lawlens.in/stories/non-disclosure-of-a-pending-criminal-case-renders-nomination-acceptance-improper-and-the-e-e0bd1dd4ac9b44f68634fc4f0d8b5afe/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:36:21.923Z Non-disclosure of a pending criminal case renders nomination acceptance improper and the election void. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-placed-co-accused-were-enlarged-and-trial-r-04044691000b4503865076cee1f49f23/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:34:17.734Z Regular bail granted on parity where similarly placed co-accused were enlarged and trial remained incomplete. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-the-chargesheet-is-filed-custody-is-prolonged-and-trial-is-fbc6eabbb847423fbaca8611ee66eb55/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:34:10.368Z Regular bail is warranted where the chargesheet is filed, custody is prolonged, and trial is unlikely to conclude soon. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-an-ndps-case-involving-below-commercial-quantity-contraband-follow-738949d565ff4ac2969fab44494fe653/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:34:06.042Z Regular bail granted in an NDPS case involving below-commercial-quantity contraband, following bail to co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-with-similarly-situated-co-accused-justified-bail-despite-pending-criminal-antecede-c70b611920c64b9f9797a1923dd68b79/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:34:01.918Z Parity with similarly situated co-accused justified bail despite pending criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/petition-dismissed-for-want-of-prosecution-due-to-petitioners-repeated-non-appearance-fb8c9b8a0c754178800fa7d15b1fac3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:32:13.501Z Petition dismissed for want of prosecution due to petitioners’ repeated non-appearance. https://lawlens.in/stories/inflated-1-885-crore-claim-and-unapproved-sez-land-use-plan-lead-nclat-to-set-aside-resolu-b66a21dbd2bd4c648f3f3bfaab8dd25a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:32:09.590Z Inflated ₹1,885-crore claim and unapproved SEZ land-use plan lead NCLAT to set aside resolution plan and order fresh CIRP https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-28-mandates-condonation-of-service-interruption-counting-prior-crpf-service-as-qualif-2bbf5c5897e7412eafe5717a49bd5cef/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:30:11.237Z Rule 28 mandates condonation of service interruption, counting prior CRPF service as qualifying service. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-a265c011b3364d57a72853d419fb76b9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:28:42.065Z Mere non-recovery of a railway ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-omnibus-matrimonial-allegations-unsupported-by-specific-instances-warrant-quashing-o-c770e47e82a0440ea3a14a82268173fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:27:03.180Z Vague, omnibus matrimonial allegations unsupported by specific instances warrant quashing of criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-warranted-where-allegations-disclose-neither-dishonest-intent-at-inception-nor-en-ad6e29cc560d443f958d163b2b8824cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:27:00.475Z Quashing warranted where allegations disclose neither dishonest intent at inception nor entrustment of property. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-enhanced-using-reassessed-income-40-future-prospects-and-one-f-53493e9b5cca48dcadadf99ec5c3ace1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:26:55.293Z Motor accident compensation enhanced using reassessed income, 40% future prospects, and one-fourth personal-expense deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/withdrawal-of-primary-recognition-extinguishes-recognition-granted-for-subsequent-addition-05ddadf3032e48759a7f2315ad38b1eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:26:48.572Z Withdrawal of primary recognition extinguishes recognition granted for subsequent additional intake. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-six-year-delay-does-not-justify-nominal-compensation-2-lakh-was-awarded-in-lieu-of-reins-9b844c9902894831b55d59d49e5a4058/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:25:14.701Z A six-year delay does not justify nominal compensation; ₹2 lakh was awarded in lieu of reinstatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-uncommunicated-cancellation-order-cannot-defeat-a-compassionate-appointment-claim-f6ff7d14a76341119eb16213d98700c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:25:13.255Z An uncommunicated cancellation order cannot defeat a compassionate-appointment claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-claims-require-reasoned-reconsideration-complying-with-judicial-c029f48545964ab2883be596ad67c4a4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:25:13.240Z Compassionate appointment claims require reasoned reconsideration complying with judicial directions and addressing alleged parity. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-invoked-to-raise-fresh-contentions-or-seek-rehearing-e0386f051bd4457e8900c76c89357549/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:25:07.764Z Review jurisdiction cannot be invoked to raise fresh contentions or seek rehearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/engineering-services-to-foreign-recipients-remain-exports-incidental-on-site-inspection-do-781f2c55267b4cc486c79dbe18a5c820/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:47.323Z Engineering services to foreign recipients remain exports; incidental on-site inspection does not trigger Rule 4. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-government-owned-subsidiary-is-not-a-governmental-authority-works-contract-services-prov-ec2a842e38134627b74ecb49fe4e92ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:46.064Z A government-owned subsidiary is not a governmental authority; works-contract services provided to it remain taxable. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-de-novo-adjudication-must-independently-assess-evidence-and-record-reasoned-findings-348c143b811c433693fd97838900646d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:43.653Z A de novo adjudication must independently assess evidence and record reasoned findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-proportionate-amortised-tooling-cost-attributable-to-manufactured-goods-is-includible-37e2a908fb984c35a3110f25714f08a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:42.246Z Only proportionate amortised tooling cost attributable to manufactured goods is includible in assessable value. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-tax-demand-cannot-rest-on-unverified-attribution-of-identical-pan-receipts-to-mult-e9434446e11a4f4da2f51a8de275b79a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:35.710Z Service tax demand cannot rest on unverified attribution of identical PAN receipts to multiple registrations. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-show-cause-notice-must-identify-the-taxable-service-appellate-authorities-cannot-introdu-371eefcadf6645e1b4ab8a5160623a18/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:34.543Z A show cause notice must identify the taxable service; appellate authorities cannot introduce a new classification. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-allocation-to-the-school-education-department-rendered-the-original-posting-cha-43e2299be7774482a799155b350f064f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:15:42.636Z Subsequent allocation to the School Education Department rendered the original posting challenge infructuous. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeal-of-the-1994-gia-order-does-not-bar-claims-sufficiently-crystallised-before-repeal-cb4211ee74df4d7a872708cc4390bb21/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:10:05.532Z Repeal of the 1994 GIA Order does not bar claims sufficiently crystallised before repeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-arising-from-commercial-tenancies-fall-within-commercial-courts-act-jurisdiction-4159f6583e0443adb403090be6d1b195/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:06:39.258Z Disputes arising from commercial tenancies fall within Commercial Courts Act jurisdiction; ordinary civil courts lack jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-condones-4-847-day-delay-in-land-acquisition-appeal-but-deni-253cede9380c40699a066cb726c2f3f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:49:04.874Z Punjab and Haryana High Court condones 4,847-day delay in land acquisition appeal, but denies interest and statutory benefits for delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/persistent-default-in-payment-of-instalments-disentitles-an-allottee-to-writ-relief-agains-c0decf735c4a40f6a8665592837adc70/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:48:52.327Z Persistent default in payment of instalments disentitles an allottee to writ relief against plot resumption. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-17-a-proceedings-and-post-censure-check-periods-cannot-lawfully-bar-consideration-for-3f658a53023a44068c91d2f841309179/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:46:09.401Z Rule 17(a) proceedings and post-censure check periods cannot lawfully bar consideration for promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/remand-to-admit-an-original-disputed-document-is-proper-when-necessary-for-complete-adjudi-38b511b68d3e47be8c9fe1e8ff73457e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:36:36.389Z Remand to admit an original disputed document is proper when necessary for complete adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/omnibus-matrimonial-allegations-without-specific-overt-acts-cannot-sustain-prosecution-of-793a1b344afe410f8ea9a56dc73a677d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:36:05.825Z Omnibus matrimonial allegations without specific overt acts cannot sustain prosecution of relatives. https://lawlens.in/stories/relevant-bank-records-may-justify-witness-recall-under-section-348-bnss-despite-earlier-om-badff3526b43432f8ec3ba4515ac5f18/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:35:56.089Z Relevant Bank Records May Justify Witness Recall Under Section 348 BNSS Despite Earlier Omission https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-overturned-merely-because-another-reasonable-view-of-the-evidence-i-88013995c3fd4412b6255fabb62efa84/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:35:43.307Z An acquittal cannot be overturned merely because another reasonable view of the evidence is possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-was-denied-because-custodial-interrogation-remained-necessary-in-alleged-4ac9b5d743eb47158fa972c5c94388a1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:35:35.478Z Anticipatory bail was denied because custodial interrogation remained necessary in alleged government-fund misappropriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-to-unnamed-woman-with-no-criminal-antecedents-where-co-accused-a-0cd53d4f06734153a207df2a2a09dc74/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:34:28.445Z Anticipatory bail granted to unnamed woman with no criminal antecedents where co-accused already secured bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-follows-parity-where-the-applicants-alleged-role-is-limited-and-co-accus-99c029dc2b914bf193e76a1493177eb0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:34:23.108Z Anticipatory bail follows parity where the applicant’s alleged role is limited and co-accused received bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-on-parity-where-accused-joined-after-the-alleged-fraud-period-d404c6776546487ea1681bd1fce14c20/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:34:22.442Z Anticipatory bail granted on parity where accused joined after the alleged fraud period. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-on-parity-where-the-principal-assault-allegation-concerned-a-co-295b7c2748a04b19828cdd330e5e7a65/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:31:45.333Z Anticipatory bail granted on parity where the principal assault allegation concerned a co-accused already granted bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-in-longstanding-land-dispute-marked-by-prior-counter-complaint-a-412c7e4d2c694653b1bddbb60c3be210/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:31:41.884Z Anticipatory bail granted in longstanding land dispute marked by prior counter-complaint and absence of injuries. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-was-denied-where-serious-upi-fraud-allegations-remained-under-investigat-43fceb021eb64f60810c00a3b5d856d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:30:50.207Z Anticipatory bail was denied where serious UPI fraud allegations remained under investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-denied-where-serious-misappropriation-allegations-exist-and-investiga-f1d2a551599b4ce5bc13eee0119f8f79/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:30:47.817Z Anticipatory bail is denied where serious misappropriation allegations exist and investigation remains ongoing. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-annual-increment-earned-through-preceding-service-cannot-be-denied-because-retirement-p-ed7aa6a3c4ed4597a4c6c2a9196d9f50/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:29:28.084Z An annual increment earned through preceding service cannot be denied because retirement precedes its due date. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-alleged-forged-domicile-certificate-was-never-used-to-secur-70e88bd0d43642748d8d94d3387d75f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:29:25.171Z Regular bail granted where the alleged forged domicile certificate was never used to secure employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-prolonged-custody-filed-charge-sheet-and-anticipated-trial-dela-3a0a0ac56f87450db0f0e1cdf0bb164e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:29:22.517Z Regular bail granted where prolonged custody, filed charge-sheet, and anticipated trial delay outweigh the alleged offence’s gravity. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-a-retired-class-iii-employee-is-impermissible-absent-fraud-or-d094ac98c7c541d88e4983ac8ac92379/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:29:20.011Z Recovery of excess pay from a retired Class III employee is impermissible absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-restitution-for-a-void-contract-does-not-attract-the-section-69-2-partnership-ba-9a3fa84777eb48cdbc982fd3461b1ba9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:27:57.582Z Statutory restitution for a void contract does not attract the Section 69(2) partnership bar. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-cannot-be-quashed-where-prima-facie-allegations-involve-disputed-facts-requiring-inves-214d5dab78ee4664870ad9fabe6169e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:26:09.719Z FIR cannot be quashed where prima facie allegations involve disputed facts requiring investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-cannot-quash-ndps-proceedings-where-prima-facie-material-raises-disputed-factua-7b5695dcf0f742e082ed106684f24b01/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:26:07.284Z High Court cannot quash NDPS proceedings where prima facie material raises disputed factual issues. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-evidentiary-questions-cannot-justify-quashing-criminal-proceedings-under-inherent-e8521ae083fd49d0be4d3080e53dec77/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:26:04.293Z Disputed evidentiary questions cannot justify quashing criminal proceedings under inherent jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-justified-after-chargesheet-filing-limited-antecedents-and-prolonged-custody-3c557fa33c8649abaed7f110c5eccdff/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:24:12.742Z Regular bail justified after chargesheet filing, limited antecedents, and prolonged custody likely delaying trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-settlement-in-a-financial-property-dispute-justified-grant-of-regular-bail-feb9c895fa1b4ce4add5f8f02e64eb74/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:22:43.736Z Subsequent settlement in a financial-property dispute justified grant of regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-substantial-counterfeit-currency-recovery-provides-prima-facie-material-a437b92a348148d481de8412b66323f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:22:29.529Z Bail denied where substantial counterfeit currency recovery provides prima facie material; knowledge remains a matter of evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-custody-is-prolonged-trial-may-b-e7c1ff1ca9bf414ab48211523e31ab6a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:22:21.423Z Regular bail is warranted after charge-sheet filing where custody is prolonged, trial may be delayed, and the complainant has no objection. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-denied-where-alleged-dowry-related-cruelty-culminated-in-self-immolation-and-c85d8822205042be86c44d1a1fa4c0d2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:21:00.856Z Regular bail denied where alleged dowry-related cruelty culminated in self-immolation and ante-mortem injuries. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-situated-co-accused-had-already-been-released-1e50f167efc040a8a2ba3a9ebb319dcc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:20:54.883Z Bail granted on parity where similarly situated co-accused had already been released. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-bail-requires-a-new-ground-previously-considered-parity-with-co-accused-is-insuffic-2b4c22ec40114b26851b4c73dd21df46/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:20:51.764Z Second bail requires a new ground; previously considered parity with co-accused is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-commercial-quantity-seizure-and-prima-facie-conspiracy-evidence-trigger-cb04fa26947649dea094ab763efb7850/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:20:49.089Z Bail denied where commercial-quantity seizure and prima facie conspiracy evidence trigger Section 37 NDPS rigours. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-the-accused-had-only-one-criminal-ant-deaa326b2ba14be7983d789270573318/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:20:34.620Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing where the accused had only one criminal antecedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-complainant-has-no-objection-chargesheet-is-filed-and-the-accused-h-a6ff5309ec194adb9b90514687f682c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:20:23.862Z Bail granted where the complainant has no objection, chargesheet is filed, and the accused has no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-hostile-injured-witness-does-not-justify-bail-when-sharp-edged-weapon-injuries-are-corro-097daeba13d3420787d1d30f6b0c3f53/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:18:18.691Z A hostile injured witness does not justify bail when sharp-edged weapon injuries are corroborated on record. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-despite-two-similar-antecedents-given-simple-injuries-prolonged-detention-and-3a56bc3b14bf4694b725742a64e34695/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:18:18.459Z Bail granted despite two similar antecedents, given simple injuries, prolonged detention, and filing of the charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-antecedents-do-not-preclude-bail-where-charge-sheet-is-filed-and-further-custody-b1de86680a0c4188ba506913b8766ee1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:17:12.999Z Criminal antecedents do not preclude bail where charge-sheet is filed and further custody is unwarranted. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-antecedents-where-no-eyewitness-existed-charge-sheet-was-file-2801fa31b39e4f6180e1dc7c04f11d71/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:17:09.958Z Regular bail granted despite antecedents where no eyewitness existed, charge-sheet was filed, and trial would be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-a-delayed-fir-followed-the-accuseds-prior-complaint-and-filing-of-the-c-05c2645eb15442daaebe2a19b7bebae7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:17:07.945Z Bail granted where a delayed FIR followed the accused’s prior complaint and filing of the charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-warranted-where-no-eyewitness-exists-charge-sheet-is-filed-custody-continues-a2352fe0edc44d98b6f10df6bd5f0509/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:17:07.565Z Regular bail warranted where no eyewitness exists, charge-sheet is filed, custody continues, and trial may be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-ndps-case-involving-ganja-below-commercial-quantity-after-charge-s-39478deedd4541fdabfeffa1f72422f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:17:04.882Z Regular bail granted in NDPS case involving ganja below commercial quantity after charge-sheet filing. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-placed-co-accused-received-bail-and-applicants-had-c6b2d6ca975247ecb7e411a401ddd497/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:16:07.196Z Bail granted on parity where similarly placed co-accused received bail and applicants had no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-due-to-prolonged-custody-non-filing-of-the-charge-sheet-and-anticipat-63bd6026488044e2bb626499a48ed9a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:16:04.599Z Regular bail granted due to prolonged custody, non-filing of the charge-sheet, and anticipated trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-chargesheet-is-filed-custody-is-prolonged-and-trial-is-lik-2850288e31c94e159b12a000743fd4eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:15:04.003Z Regular bail is warranted where chargesheet is filed, custody is prolonged, and trial is likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-the-accused-has-no-antecedents-a-a6dd46d8e6ad4382b2b12cd78a0bb0da/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:56.376Z Regular bail is warranted after charge-sheet filing where the accused has no antecedents and trial is likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-considering-prolonged-custody-charge-sheet-filing-and-likely-delay-in-5c64d69a8a8c4612919c051914f1e655/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:50.623Z Regular bail granted considering prolonged custody, charge-sheet filing, and likely delay in trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-alleged-relationship-appeared-consensual-and-trial-would-ta-e83e679730cf4cc3be1640b8585fd959/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:48.864Z Regular bail granted where the alleged relationship appeared consensual and trial would take considerable time. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-gst-prosecution-where-complaint-was-filed-antecedents-were-absent-dcc4900a3e00443989b0f66d3b42ada9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:43.694Z Regular bail granted in GST prosecution where complaint was filed, antecedents were absent, and trial would be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-gst-prosecution-after-complaint-filing-considering-no-antecedents-905d216e288e4aa5beae90a9de59d9a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:41.286Z Regular bail granted in GST prosecution after complaint filing, considering no antecedents and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-is-filed-the-accused-has-no-antecedents-and-trial-2cbdbdfd1173413ab914f88b97161503/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:40.465Z Regular bail granted where charge-sheet is filed, the accused has no antecedents, and trial will take considerable time. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-for-possessing-7-kg-ganja-as-section-37s-embargo-was-not-attracted-9d9a288274104f2fb07f15259d09749a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:35.389Z Bail granted for possessing 7 kg ganja, as Section 37’s embargo was not attracted. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-recovery-of-a-blood-stained-weapon-without-corroboration-cannot-sustain-a-murder-conv-8f985f0f7a334e84bb546b491802c642/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:33.525Z Mere recovery of a blood-stained weapon, without corroboration, cannot sustain a murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-was-declined-where-the-sarfaesi-act-provided-an-efficacious-remedy-befor-f554a77a4a074a02a77fe63850945d56/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:17.663Z Writ jurisdiction was declined where the SARFAESI Act provided an efficacious remedy before the Debts Recovery Tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-penalty-cannot-stand-on-vague-charges-no-evidence-and-non-speaking-findings-206760dab5744836a08b267015e07863/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:10:03.180Z A disciplinary penalty cannot stand on vague charges, no evidence, and non-speaking findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-cannot-claim-promotion-contrary-to-statutory-rules-courts-may-only-direct-object-56454718b1894dbdbfee792f2bee9855/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:10:01.983Z Employees cannot claim promotion contrary to statutory rules; courts may only direct objective consideration of rule amendments. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-post-retirement-claim-for-retrospective-pay-benefits-is-barred-by-delay-and-lach-9297ef01e4da49aa91d6baf5decfdc51/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:10:00.135Z A belated post-retirement claim for retrospective pay benefits is barred by delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/cadre-restructuring-decisions-do-not-create-vested-rights-to-retrospective-promotional-ben-e9765cbc7ae5431e8b1c3712706901ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:59.587Z Cadre restructuring decisions do not create vested rights to retrospective promotional benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-claimed-after-prolonged-delay-once-the-immediate-finan-c1147bff0cd945cf99ca91a4de8b0f3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:58.099Z Compassionate appointment cannot be claimed after prolonged delay once the immediate financial crisis has passed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-permanent-disability-certificate-cannot-retrospectively-cure-ineligibility-un-204d1e5712e24bdda8869e57bccdfd82/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:57.318Z A subsequent permanent disability certificate cannot retrospectively cure ineligibility under a recruitment notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/advance-increments-granted-under-an-incentive-scheme-must-count-toward-pension-despite-inc-e4d0f6272fc742e7b9f6d679ddd3a7bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:55.088Z Advance increments granted under an incentive scheme must count toward pension despite incomplete formal absorption. https://lawlens.in/stories/combined-family-income-cannot-be-mechanically-attributed-as-an-unmarried-daughters-individ-1107bd55f64e420dbf34f15d9fa965c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:52.221Z Combined family income cannot be mechanically attributed as an unmarried daughter’s individual income for family pension eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-pass-a-reasoned-speaking-order-on-the-show-cause-reply-after-considering-b6ceed25628e49dfbe5ac542f035be83/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:44.554Z Authorities must pass a reasoned, speaking order on the show-cause reply after considering relevant precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-company-that-is-merely-the-mous-subject-matter-is-not-a-veritable-non-signatory-party-bo-af4ab50836f74b71b401c496d3f36e1a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:56:13.553Z A company that is merely the MOU’s subject matter is not a veritable non-signatory party bound by arbitration. https://lawlens.in/stories/part-time-panchayat-clerk-service-cannot-be-counted-toward-pension-absent-authority-under-6e01b49355e743d7917f100b4f694cdf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:56:07.978Z Part-time Panchayat Clerk service cannot be counted toward pension absent authority under Pension Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/redeployment-of-higher-cadre-employees-must-be-to-equivalent-posts-carrying-the-same-pay-s-9d21d94805974e81b3603cec3f58abf5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:56:06.220Z Redeployment of higher-cadre employees must be to equivalent posts carrying the same pay scale. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-can-negatively-block-an-electronic-credit-ledger-under-section-79-for-post-af4ef8ecc43041029059c0244f88cce9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:56:04.186Z GST authorities can negatively block an electronic credit ledger under Section 79 for post-assessment recovery, rules Madras High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/tamil-nadu-police-must-adopt-state-wide-seniority-prospectively-from-1-january-2026-6603b88a8baf4f92b1b043cb6df0ae46/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:56:03.850Z Tamil Nadu Police must adopt state-wide seniority prospectively from 1 January 2026. https://lawlens.in/stories/disproportionate-removal-was-substituted-with-compulsory-retirement-leaving-pension-to-be-79fa808d60dd4636bc9ba4683a4c0c9a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:55:58.552Z Disproportionate removal was substituted with compulsory retirement, leaving pension to be determined under Regulation 33. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25b-8-revision-cannot-substitute-appellate-review-absent-jurisdictional-error-perv-74520cd49da74d5db3441196f84a7bac/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:55:44.792Z Section 25B(8) revision cannot substitute appellate review absent jurisdictional error, perversity, or material irregularity. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-non-appearance-without-sufficient-cause-bars-restoration-of-a-suit-dismissed-for-72df4f9a27d443eab978f96cb5e4c320/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:55:43.341Z Repeated non-appearance without sufficient cause bars restoration of a suit dismissed for want of prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-upholds-2003-rape-conviction-but-reduces-10-year-sentence-to-time-already-5951cfd30ad546c395dba17a5b6579e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:55:42.368Z Delhi High Court upholds 2003 rape conviction but reduces 10-year sentence to time already served after 23-year delay https://lawlens.in/stories/bonnard-principle-does-not-protect-hearsay-based-sarcastic-defamatory-publications-lacking-55c218688bbc480f9365b8a83013d809/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:46:44.234Z Bonnard principle does not protect hearsay-based, sarcastic defamatory publications lacking public interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-independent-title-claimant-is-not-a-necessary-or-proper-party-to-eviction-proceedings-d71480d968af5c85ae5e7d9043d2dccd/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:46:19.058Z An independent title claimant is not a necessary or proper party to eviction proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-clause-11-2-3-rehabilitation-benefit-claims-within-60-days-0038805f4dc24fadbac7052023be5994/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:37:36.504Z Competent authority must decide Clause 11.2.3 rehabilitation-benefit claims within 60 days without prejudging merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authorities-must-decide-fresh-representations-on-pay-scale-revision-under-the-ap-58508fb1c75049df8dd3d67d43c1c66f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:37:35.788Z Competent authorities must decide fresh representations on pay-scale revision under the applicable notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-becomes-infructuous-once-the-disputed-temporary-electricity-connection-is-di-1e446402b3e5434d9850631f9ab0872d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:37:34.855Z Writ petition becomes infructuous once the disputed temporary electricity connection is disconnected. https://lawlens.in/stories/undisputed-claims-must-be-verified-and-disbursed-within-45-days-55b3312f4c3d4ba2a4f4b42934f35b40/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:37:32.856Z Undisputed claims must be verified and disbursed within 45 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-prior-antecedent-ended-in-acquittal-and-trial-wo-c521c69323aa4c3e9f40e36c15612b00/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:37:29.736Z Bail granted where charge-sheet was filed, prior antecedent ended in acquittal, and trial would be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-expired-term-lease-cannot-be-converted-into-a-perpetual-lease-as-a-matter-of-right-aba977f498cd4fcbbdbc10e22bc81674/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:46.121Z An expired term lease cannot be converted into a perpetual lease as a matter of right. https://lawlens.in/stories/pendency-of-judicial-or-criminal-proceedings-does-not-bar-statutory-suspension-for-unverif-2fe5645c7e8a40a1bc92bee04e4d7ed2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:43.880Z Pendency of judicial or criminal proceedings does not bar statutory suspension for unverifiable qualifications. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-power-of-attorney-holders-testimony-does-not-vitiate-findings-independently-supported-by-ba94d04231964a9a8a8c65f9cee3d2c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:41.550Z A power-of-attorney holder’s testimony does not vitiate findings independently supported by documentary evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-sexual-assault-allegations-victims-supporting-statement-and-criminal-ant-55e61552d261456c9584018fb7a31568/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:38.860Z Bail denied where sexual assault allegations, victim’s supporting statement, and criminal antecedents weigh against release. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-on-parity-where-the-co-accused-had-already-received-the-same-rel-9dccfb9899c046498efea5f519d81321/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:36.321Z Anticipatory bail granted on parity where the co-accused had already received the same relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-for-below-commercial-quantity-ganja-possession-as-section-37-ndps-act-rigours-901cf1f451344b7e8a44d977839c4162/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:33.454Z Bail granted for below-commercial-quantity ganja possession, as Section 37 NDPS Act rigours were inapplicable. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-is-filed-antecedents-are-absent-and-trial-likely-to-be-pro-08380bb2847940b1b75c233dfded4eae/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:30.137Z Bail granted where charge-sheet is filed, antecedents are absent, and trial likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-situated-co-accused-had-already-been-enlarg-7fb1a898795a48e8beb0a010b11d49f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:27.897Z Regular bail granted on parity where similarly situated co-accused had already been enlarged on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-for-below-commercial-quantity-ganja-possession-where-section-37-ndps-act-rest-5fc91fa43afe4eab8e832e1235419d1b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:45.174Z Bail granted for below-commercial-quantity ganja possession where Section 37 NDPS Act restrictions were inapplicable. https://lawlens.in/stories/remission-cannot-be-denied-mechanically-authorities-must-independently-assess-post-convict-88524458f40f424c873df0431adc532a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:34.299Z Remission cannot be denied mechanically; authorities must independently assess post-conviction conduct and reformation. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-mention-in-fir-does-not-warrant-bail-where-an-injured-witness-implicates-the-accused-a-a82bc6d403d7415f936fb688ecac0ef7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:32.267Z Non-mention in FIR does not warrant bail where an injured witness implicates the accused and medical evidence shows grievous injuries. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-excise-case-after-charge-sheet-filing-considering-prolonged-custod-0820058ed7f9474c99c9fbb1405e9953/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:29.110Z Regular bail granted in excise case after charge-sheet filing, considering prolonged custody and anticipated trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/parole-rejection-based-on-police-objections-warrants-no-writ-interference-absent-perversit-efe64943f7444d8ca41409e526b32394/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:26.275Z Parole rejection based on police objections warrants no writ interference absent perversity, while a fresh application remains permissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-remission-claims-must-be-decided-expeditiously-on-their-merits-in-accordance-with-79c3af3d1c4145f2a8c60103745ca931/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:23.622Z Pending remission claims must be decided expeditiously on their merits in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-must-reconsider-appointment-date-and-qualifying-pension-service-for-shikshakarmis-ab-e7df278458594338a362b07c27aeacb1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:21.278Z State must reconsider appointment date and qualifying pension service for Shikshakarmis absorbed into government service. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-matrimonial-transfer-petitions-the-wifes-convenience-is-paramount-especially-when-carin-d8fcb40829254b5f9a655b2dfbf2f8ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:17.933Z In matrimonial transfer petitions, the wife’s convenience is paramount, especially when caring for an infant. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-matrimonial-transfer-petitions-the-wife-s-convenience-ordinarily-receives-paramount-con-9fc5ded7af834efb928a3919e9cf9fa7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:15.337Z In matrimonial transfer petitions, the wife's convenience ordinarily receives paramount consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/premature-release-cannot-be-denied-solely-on-offence-gravity-without-objective-considerati-1853d0013ea14d4c97008294caa1d779/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:11.137Z Premature release cannot be denied solely on offence gravity without objective consideration of relevant factors. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-section-12-2-notice-section-18-limitation-runs-from-the-claimants-knowledge-of-the-f214b0678be9466688ccddd3d25cd6c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:26:04.697Z Without Section 12(2) notice, Section 18 limitation runs from the claimant’s knowledge of the award. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-acquisition-compensation-must-reflect-development-potential-with-60-or-50-deductions-fc0b77304f7047639d1a26dd1f1ec267/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:25:56.722Z Land acquisition compensation must reflect development potential, with 60% or 50% deductions based on parcel size. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-release-debit-frozen-accounts-after-five-months-absent-a-competent-authoritys-o-cda910bbd6024501a4bc2ba5d6c67a57/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:16:28.572Z Banks must release debit-frozen accounts after five months absent a competent authority’s order. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-execute-sarfaesi-section-14-possession-orders-within-a-time-bound-period-8d6780e0f86d434790d41b75dda4bace/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:16:27.482Z Authorities must execute SARFAESI Section 14 possession orders within a time-bound period; unjustified delay attracts costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-execute-section-14-sarfaesi-possession-orders-within-prescribed-timelines-6827bcf6676a40348fc33dca3775740b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:16:24.456Z Authorities must execute Section 14 SARFAESI possession orders within prescribed timelines; unjustified delay warrants costs and contempt. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-petitioner-s-representation-on-raised-grounds-in-accordance-with-25a3159bed1c45a19add3744004f22ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:06:33.591Z Authorities must consider petitioner's representation on raised grounds in accordance with law, preferably within four months. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-pre-deposit-under-sarfaesi-cannot-be-attached-under-section-28-4-of-the-rdb-act-18521595ac37441c8490402c1cfbe9ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:05:33.705Z Statutory pre-deposit under SARFAESI cannot be attached under Section 28(4) of the RDB Act, rules Kerala High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-contractual-employees-selected-through-open-recruitment-are-entitled-to-reins-9579a52bc121457da62f0024f50b42f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:56:24.061Z Long-serving contractual employees selected through open recruitment are entitled to reinstatement and regularization with age relaxation. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-deputation-cum-absorption-representation-by-a-reasoned-ord-e5d3a9a4165f4312ae4af5a7642af2b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:55:56.457Z Competent authority must decide deputation-cum-absorption representation by a reasoned order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/approved-dpc-empanelment-requires-consideration-for-notional-promotion-where-vacancy-denia-b9317baa73614f2c99ae07341daa3c3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:55:43.781Z Approved DPC empanelment requires consideration for notional promotion where vacancy denial remains unsubstantiated. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-quash-firs-under-section-482-where-disputed-facts-require-investigation-b0ea9daf4b7b4fecbbfc57c722c59d6c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:49:23.692Z High Courts cannot quash FIRs under Section 482 where disputed facts require investigation into prima facie cognizable offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-heinous-sc-st-act-proceedings-after-genuine-compromise-in-a-priva-cf84066b4fc94a4cb2242e77f41db5f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:38:46.738Z High Court may quash non-heinous SC/ST Act proceedings after genuine compromise in a private dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-of-a-probationer-based-on-post-joining-firs-is-stigmatic-without-a-disciplinar-fa266f136b074fef900a0785f34b0e3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:26:36.291Z Termination of a probationer based on post-joining FIRs is stigmatic without a disciplinary inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-306-ipc-requires-proximate-positive-instigation-vague-harassment-allegations-and-l-0a165779ec6549d5bc47cd6ee7cee6a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T04:57:50.009Z Section 306 IPC requires proximate positive instigation; vague harassment allegations and legal proceedings are insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-valuation-committee-reports-constitute-expert-evidence-for-determining-market-va-095ec91aacac4521921bdcb246a25fd3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T04:52:24.840Z Statutory valuation committee reports constitute expert evidence for determining market value absent comparable sale exemplars. https://lawlens.in/stories/physical-absence-does-not-warrant-quashing-where-conspiracy-is-prima-facie-indicated-and-i-d7fc38d3e9394d58a2e2666577c046cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T04:52:19.805Z Physical absence does not warrant quashing where conspiracy is prima facie indicated and investigation remains pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-rule-15-2-disciplinary-authorities-cannot-overturn-exoneration-without-sufficient-ev-5280406523a64c1e920c4709bb2d39ef/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:23:37.147Z Under Rule 15(2), disciplinary authorities cannot overturn exoneration without sufficient evidence on record. https://lawlens.in/stories/major-penalty-for-accidental-weapon-discharge-causing-no-harm-is-shockingly-disproportiona-0c89f62ffddc42e69f84db31a53b2119/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:23:35.027Z Major penalty for accidental weapon discharge causing no harm is shockingly disproportionate. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-presence-as-a-brothel-customer-does-not-attract-liability-under-itpa-sections-3-4-or-1558ec9dbf804cf2a073b59d76a3ed12/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:06:49.360Z Mere presence as a brothel customer does not attract liability under ITPA Sections 3, 4 or 5. https://lawlens.in/stories/proved-salary-records-and-employer-testimony-justify-reassessing-income-at-8-000-with-40-f-fe4c9aa65f9b4afdaf4730d8d2222210/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:06:46.327Z Proved salary records and employer testimony justify reassessing income at ₹8,000 with 40% future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-deceased-heavy-vehicle-drivers-income-may-be-assessed-at-6-000-monthly-absent-cogent-inc-4f7447de4d4349849cb38c63a3003c71/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:06:41.127Z A deceased heavy-vehicle driver’s income may be assessed at ₹6,000 monthly absent cogent income evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-accident-income-tax-returns-supported-by-financial-records-can-establish-income-for-ca-f67f9df743bb44bdb0ea447fa4fe5202/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:06:41.121Z Pre-accident income-tax returns supported by financial records can establish income for calculating dependency compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-same-date-appointees-inter-se-seniority-follows-the-applicable-merit-list-not-the-adve-02440d653c5b406bbb04913857ddaced/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T19:33:42.447Z For same-date appointees, inter se seniority follows the applicable merit list, not the advertisement date. https://lawlens.in/stories/mandatory-tender-conditions-require-strict-compliance-courts-will-not-excuse-uncertified-b-b8db4e8b705e431abff12bd420bce6d2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T19:33:39.811Z Mandatory tender conditions require strict compliance; courts will not excuse uncertified banking references or inadequate technical experience. https://lawlens.in/stories/property-purchased-in-a-hindu-womans-name-remains-her-absolute-property-absent-proof-of-jo-bfb289df098f48ecbe8a058bfcd27d1f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T18:55:44.469Z Property purchased in a Hindu woman’s name remains her absolute property absent proof of joint-family funds. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-financially-dependent-father-qualifies-as-a-legal-representative-and-is-entitled-to-fili-9b5e351972fe4bd2adc15dc9f025a836/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T17:06:00.290Z A financially dependent father qualifies as a legal representative and is entitled to filial consortium compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-invoke-inherent-jurisdiction-after-conviction-to-quash-proceedings-based-on-a4b0225d600442919b1de4967e8ea88c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T17:05:57.993Z High Court may invoke inherent jurisdiction after conviction to quash proceedings based on genuine compromise where justice warrants. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-82-crpc-proclamation-requires-a-prior-warrant-and-recorded-satisfaction-that-the-a-675c046c577c41bca53b16b513dcd1a2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T17:05:52.942Z Section 82 CrPC proclamation requires a prior warrant and recorded satisfaction that the accused is absconding. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractual-interest-suffices-to-challenge-prejudicial-tenancy-orders-despite-absence-of-2116c53ed117431e90d3a710200b027b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:55:14.481Z A contractual interest suffices to challenge prejudicial tenancy orders despite absence of ownership or specific performance decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-conviction-under-section-373-ipc-warrants-no-revisional-interference-absent-per-05a5a95596e94c7ba928221b31d05067/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:55:06.880Z Concurrent conviction under Section 373 IPC warrants no revisional interference absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/mbbs-students-limited-to-four-first-year-attempts-overall-regardless-of-subjects-attempted-06f8526400314acc8d546e97df611fae/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:55:03.111Z MBBS students limited to four first-year attempts overall, regardless of subjects attempted, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-upholds-cancellation-of-three-jbims-admissions-over-materially-inflated-e9fadca36be04744a3f2b2dbe051e2d5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:52:48.793Z Bombay High Court upholds cancellation of three JBIMS admissions over materially inflated academic credentials, despite students reaching final semester https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-quashes-ibbi-suspension-of-insolvency-professional-holding-that-show-cau-775b78d0cfdc4148b9ec208a5b7e7e17/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:52:47.486Z Bombay High Court quashes IBBI suspension of insolvency professional, holding that show-cause notice relied on material outside the investigation report https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-defer-to-tender-conditions-absent-mala-fides-perversity-or-manifest-arbitrarin-55e6bc4badcc4e2ca0866dedef9ad0ec/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:52:30.568Z Courts must defer to tender conditions absent mala fides, perversity, or manifest arbitrariness. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-4-probation-granted-for-simple-hurt-after-29-years-replacing-custodial-sentence-95f5b7aaddea417fa2cdfcb0bcab9033/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:37:23.352Z Section 4 probation granted for simple hurt after 29 years, replacing custodial sentence. https://lawlens.in/stories/territorial-jurisdiction-under-the-shops-act-lies-at-the-employees-situs-of-employment-82099583f4154630957a320918b56b27/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:36:42.242Z Territorial jurisdiction under the Shops Act lies at the employee’s situs of employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractual-bar-cannot-absolutely-exclude-damages-for-employer-caused-prolongation-170c340512ca4566b6882fdee659a00a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:17:11.933Z A contractual bar cannot absolutely exclude damages for employer-caused prolongation. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-consider-a-material-landlord-tenant-dispute-warrants-remand-under-section-25-b-6708834b5dff40cfb59f513c1ac3b522/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:05:58.054Z Failure to consider a material landlord-tenant dispute warrants remand under Section 25-B(8). https://lawlens.in/stories/dda-cannot-reject-leasehold-to-freehold-conversion-without-substantiating-reasons-under-ap-bc5f8f7d267641edb9136eee4b587318/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:03:24.401Z DDA Cannot Reject Leasehold-to-Freehold Conversion Without Substantiating Reasons Under Applicable Law https://lawlens.in/stories/plausible-labour-court-findings-overturning-termination-for-medically-supported-absence-wa-6e49cd55fe9a4386b56a3679889c5eaa/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:48:55.499Z Plausible Labour Court findings overturning termination for medically supported absence warrant no writ interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-cannot-recover-delayed-provident-fund-overpayments-from-retirees-or-adjust-them-60ebccef03cc46e8881be04bef06e742/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:48:55.211Z Employers cannot recover delayed Provident Fund overpayments from retirees or adjust them against gratuity. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-ordered-to-pay-acquisition-equivalent-restitution-with-9-interest-after-selling-land-4412a63b0ad645f79cd3e76ecf88d6e3/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:41:16.174Z State ordered to pay acquisition-equivalent restitution with 9% interest after selling land already restored to its original owners https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-must-stand-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonably-possible-on-the-evidence-72ba05b0d7e944979a83ad597b54010a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:40:56.744Z An acquittal must stand where the trial court’s view is reasonably possible on the evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/pil-seeking-special-safeguards-for-homeless-voters-during-delhi-electoral-roll-revision-di-9e1ab1e220d841c19591302f9250b5d7/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:40:53.955Z PIL seeking special safeguards for homeless voters during Delhi electoral-roll revision dismissed; HC says existing ECI mechanism is adequate https://lawlens.in/stories/government-servants-cannot-claim-belated-date-of-birth-correction-as-of-right-even-on-coge-c615068809c34bc589dfb357155a2b51/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:30:23.625Z Government servants cannot claim belated date-of-birth correction as of right, even on cogent evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-16-38-concurrence-is-unnecessary-for-departmental-proceedings-based-solely-on-custodi-6438c92c1edb4c84b02a7e4c8497e908/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:30:14.742Z Rule 16.38 concurrence is unnecessary for departmental proceedings based solely on custodial negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cancellation-requires-supervening-misuse-compelling-circumstances-or-patent-illegalit-5bf2ff43f8894678b3861c382848b86c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:30:02.912Z Bail cancellation requires supervening misuse, compelling circumstances, or patent illegality in the original bail order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-private-compromise-cannot-justify-quashing-prosecution-for-serious-non-compoundable-atte-5ad5f0e7eee34256af019727b20dd18b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:57.274Z A private compromise cannot justify quashing prosecution for serious, non-compoundable attempt-to-murder allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-quashing-is-unwarranted-where-specific-forgery-allegations-disclose-a-prima-fa-6d246ce29b9b40a4a3e47cc6c9e29cab/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:57.080Z Section 482 quashing is unwarranted where specific forgery allegations disclose a prima facie case requiring trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-in-lieu-of-reinstatement-enhanced-to-2-lakh-for-four-years-daily-wage-service-7bda7d06db2f40eca272b82af4677e26/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:56.482Z Compensation in lieu of reinstatement enhanced to ₹2 lakh for four years’ daily-wage service. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-absence-from-service-justified-compensation-in-lieu-of-reinstatement-despite-sec-44b9639f4ea349f58dba019d66628f68/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:56.191Z Prolonged absence from service justified compensation in lieu of reinstatement despite Section 25-H violation. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-permit-limited-witness-recall-under-section-311-crpc-to-confront-material-incon-6b8de7f14c0e44efa07aa7160a5fccca/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:55.517Z Courts may permit limited witness recall under Section 311 CrPC to confront material inconsistencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/violation-of-section-25-f-does-not-automatically-entitle-a-workman-to-reinstatement-compen-75103631148e40a3af034a1b7b6f8853/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:48.838Z Violation of Section 25-F does not automatically entitle a workman to reinstatement; compensation may be awarded instead. https://lawlens.in/stories/arrest-and-remand-vitiated-after-ndps-accused-were-produced-beyond-24-hours-orissa-high-co-d51361642bfb4ce0983e94d90a25a655/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:19:19.511Z Arrest and remand vitiated after NDPS accused were produced beyond 24 hours, Orissa High Court grants bail https://lawlens.in/stories/acid-attack-convictions-upheld-for-woman-left-severely-disfigured-orissa-high-court-orders-d9f2eb8a317e489cb6b91cf3f2624a4c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:19:17.092Z Acid-attack convictions upheld for woman left severely disfigured; Orissa High Court orders concurrent sentences and enhanced victim compensation https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-the-victims-testimony-materially-weakened-allegations-of-kidnapping-and-d15a54079acc48ef9d04d20365f6b3fb/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:19:01.394Z Bail granted after the victim’s testimony materially weakened allegations of kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-in-murder-case-where-last-seen-evidence-weapon-recovery-and-extra-judicial-con-644359e432cc485ebf7c113c394fe532/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:19:00.990Z Bail denied in murder case where last-seen evidence, weapon recovery, and extra-judicial confession implicated accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/odisha-high-court-grants-bail-to-four-accused-in-6-5-crore-cyber-fraud-case-denies-bail-to-d25f80204af7456d8d29c04717761783/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:18:55.938Z Odisha High Court Grants Bail to Four Accused in ₹6.5-Crore Cyber-Fraud Case, Denies Bail to Alleged OTP Network Operator https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-accused-facilitated-cyber-fraud-without-direct-involvement-and-the-char-ca1713463bca4dd6a096cf85556c07c6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:18:53.875Z Bail granted where accused facilitated cyber fraud without direct involvement and the charge-sheet had been filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unproved-motor-vehicle-inspectors-report-cannot-establish-contributory-negligence-in-mo-6e55f047232f478e93e9ccb6a03b07c6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:07:13.182Z An unproved Motor Vehicle Inspector’s report cannot establish contributory negligence in motor accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/accident-caused-premature-retirement-entitles-claimants-to-future-earnings-compensation-ba-fed89437cd0b4045bc4fa3558f36e305/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:07:02.857Z Accident-caused premature retirement entitles claimants to future-earnings compensation based on 50% of salary. https://lawlens.in/stories/discharge-cannot-be-granted-where-prosecution-materials-prima-facie-establish-forgery-disp-a2182d181ebb42b3ac63b5da9a2e8b66/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:46:34.934Z Discharge cannot be granted where prosecution materials prima facie establish forgery; disputed authorship and bona fide use require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/letters-of-administration-may-be-granted-where-the-will-is-proved-and-diligent-inquiries-r-f8c77cf8b5fe4f5184d7c4f7c3da2dd0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:43:36.117Z Letters of administration may be granted where the Will is proved and diligent inquiries reveal no identifiable caveatable heirs. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-disclosure-cannot-cure-suppression-of-pending-criminal-proceedings-in-a-recruit-aa1257eced7944c7ad6013001534974e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:39:16.680Z Subsequent disclosure cannot cure suppression of pending criminal proceedings in a recruitment application. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-establish-bona-fide-passenger-status-and-accidental-fall-defeats-compensation-c-1e1b20218a9e4f1b9f860efa26c8dfd8/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:39:09.259Z Failure to establish bona fide passenger status and accidental fall defeats compensation claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/fresh-re-employment-terms-excluding-past-service-prevent-aggregation-for-continuous-servic-41222cae38b9464294f3b68db9a97057/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:39:00.943Z Fresh re-employment terms excluding past service prevent aggregation for continuous-service retirement medical benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-discovery-of-a-body-alone-cannot-disprove-an-accidental-fall-constituting-an-untow-5dfd3e7fd8a34d8b9635eb188a9d07a0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:38:55.891Z Delayed discovery of a body alone cannot disprove an accidental fall constituting an untoward incident. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-journey-ticket-alone-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-a4fee2b7a56c407aaa40815469355791/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:38:52.118Z Non-recovery of a journey ticket alone does not negate bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-under-section-12-cannot-be-denied-absent-statutory-exceptions-supported-by-m-b410ada4f2814a10a60486e56b773909/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:37:59.946Z Juvenile bail under Section 12 cannot be denied absent statutory exceptions supported by material. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-communicate-grounds-of-arrest-vitiated-former-mla-bikram-pandas-detention-odish-3a7667d2d98c4cb69cb9f4b0c111b62b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:37:23.864Z Failure to communicate grounds of arrest vitiated former MLA Bikram Panda’s detention, Odisha High Court orders release on bail https://lawlens.in/stories/verified-ticket-and-surrounding-circumstances-establish-bona-fide-passenger-status-despite-4ef1997a06484a6eb219e256d97044b8/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:36:37.725Z Verified ticket and surrounding circumstances establish bona fide passenger status despite inconsistent panchnama copies. https://lawlens.in/stories/inability-of-the-designated-hospital-cannot-defeat-implementation-of-an-rpwd-appellate-rea-0d15e24599694b6fb8e658fa52c65b3f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:34:16.808Z Inability of the designated hospital cannot defeat implementation of an RPwD appellate reassessment order. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-should-not-entertain-sarfaesi-writ-petitions-where-an-effective-statutory-reme-40ce03e3e7654f848a3946268c963969/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:33:03.562Z High Courts should not entertain SARFAESI writ petitions where an effective statutory remedy exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-challenging-sarfaesi-proceedings-should-not-be-entertained-where-an-effecti-871ffd1367224f9a9b1ff397ea775cfa/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:32:57.876Z Writ petitions challenging SARFAESI proceedings should not be entertained where an effective statutory remedy exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-declined-after-land-acquisition-award-where-statutory-section-64-remedy-858bf06c602343a6b18f4f1faf414e5e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:23:24.753Z Writ jurisdiction declined after land acquisition award where statutory Section 64 remedy remained available. https://lawlens.in/stories/committing-a-similar-offence-after-release-on-bail-constitutes-breach-warranting-bail-canc-49e2eb4ca78a4aae913fb284313bd593/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:23:17.204Z Committing a similar offence after release on bail constitutes breach warranting bail cancellation under Section 483(3) BNSS. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-award-land-acquisition-challenges-were-dismissed-where-section-64-remedy-existed-and-5be610dd3e0141798a0e48f959bb1908/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:23:17.014Z Post-award land-acquisition challenges were dismissed where Section 64 remedy existed and statutory procedure was substantially complied with. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-is-impermissible-from-retired-class-iii-employees-absent-misrepr-676a1c6212e54b53acdade5385748104/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:23:14.650Z Recovery of excess salary is impermissible from retired Class III employees absent misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-regularisation-application-does-not-bar-lawful-eviction-from-government-land-16391616af9f4b0c9f73aa21c7c529ea/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:23:10.401Z A pending regularisation application does not bar lawful eviction from Government land. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25-b-8-revision-cannot-reassess-evidence-absent-jurisdictional-error-perversity-or-bc81788f3f394c5c817b1f7406492c61/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:19:38.549Z Section 25-B(8) revision cannot reassess evidence absent jurisdictional error, perversity, or manifest illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-should-not-disturb-an-obc-appointment-repeatedly-verified-absent-perversity-mala-fi-3ee5b89331654a918800745b22484159/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:19:28.360Z Courts should not disturb an OBC appointment repeatedly verified absent perversity, mala fides, or statutory violation. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-directorship-cannot-attract-section-141-liability-absent-specific-averments-of-charge-1ff9ef8a17e74859b35c08ab026a37ae/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:49.264Z Mere directorship cannot attract Section 141 liability absent specific averments of charge and responsibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-local-investigation-commission-is-warranted-when-physical-demarcation-and-encroachment-c-8a674e2c44d24261a237cab4861769a6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:47.111Z A local investigation commission is warranted when physical demarcation and encroachment constitute the core dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-40-of-the-pfa-rules-does-not-apply-to-proprietary-foods-lacking-prescribed-appendix-b-8ad1d351b6f74197ad2924ed576e5750/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:46.208Z Rule 40 of the PFA Rules does not apply to proprietary foods lacking prescribed Appendix B standards. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-an-uncorroborated-secondary-dying-declaration-failed-to-establish-c-494f5572be9d4f408febf8228b8c3181/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:43.526Z Acquittal upheld where an uncorroborated secondary dying declaration failed to establish cruelty or abetment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-false-claim-of-sole-heirship-without-impersonation-does-not-constitute-forgery-under-sec-089a07ede1f4426bbe1a617e73d76b45/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:43.392Z A false claim of sole heirship, without impersonation, does not constitute forgery under Section 464 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-regularisation-seasonal-or-ad-hoc-service-counts-for-pension-eligibility-but-not-pensi-e949d06a26685839a9d9a47a8d87a065/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:31.119Z Pre-regularisation seasonal or ad hoc service counts for pension eligibility, but not pension computation. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-negligent-death-may-be-quashed-under-section-528-bnss-following-a-90e9ddb50b084263ad5c0b052c0ddacd/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:05.412Z Criminal proceedings for negligent death may be quashed under Section 528 BNSS following a genuine settlement with the deceased’s legal representatives. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-relief-is-declined-after-a-land-acquisition-award-where-the-statutory-section-70081711ba8d4df4b76b3ce6621013e2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:06:24.087Z Article 226 relief is declined after a land-acquisition award where the statutory Section 64 remedy remains available. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-director-cannot-face-section-138-prosecution-absent-specific-section-141-averments-of-re-5d1f75351eb744c582027078b180ae4b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:06:17.306Z A director cannot face Section 138 prosecution absent specific Section 141 averments of responsibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantial-compliance-and-deposited-compensation-justified-dismissal-of-the-article-226-a-98711fc0664e4909a93b1b53882e9618/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:06:07.218Z Substantial compliance and deposited compensation justified dismissal of the Article 226 acquisition challenge. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-award-land-acquisition-challenges-were-declined-where-section-64-provided-an-efficaci-f449a07bf4ad407b9fd807ea03e59c01/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:05:52.107Z Post-award land acquisition challenges were declined where Section 64 provided an efficacious statutory remedy. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-matrimonial-disputes-may-be-quashed-upon-genuine-settlem-920d148cca2743f3b70778fbd081353d/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:05:32.010Z Criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes may be quashed upon genuine settlement between spouses. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-pending-representations-by-a-speaking-order-within-three-months-me-f4781b8310a94827ab7aee1311508ae9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:05:30.972Z Respondents must decide pending representations by a speaking order within three months; merits remain open. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-third-party-employee-lacks-locus-standi-to-seek-vigilance-or-disciplinary-action-against-0124c4173717440e8ff402687e814d08/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:05:08.946Z A third-party employee lacks locus standi to seek vigilance or disciplinary action against a colleague. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-third-party-employee-lacks-locus-standi-to-seek-disciplinary-action-against-a-co-employe-6bf4bb50abb748d285ec5ab29ccb5aa1/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:58.623Z A third-party employee lacks locus standi to seek disciplinary action against a co-employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-a-show-cause-notice-is-premature-absent-jurisdictional-infirmity-or-a-final-a-36b0059ddb664d01bb4613f7467af98a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:51.514Z Challenge to a show-cause notice is premature absent jurisdictional infirmity or a final adverse order. https://lawlens.in/stories/pay-protection-is-unavailable-upon-voluntary-reversion-to-a-lower-post-absent-statutory-en-001eab45580a4221b6cdceea0749e0d6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:31.029Z Pay protection is unavailable upon voluntary reversion to a lower post absent statutory entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/temporary-status-casual-labour-service-paid-from-contingencies-counts-as-only-50-qualifyin-33b74f80012347b7984c53e879b81968/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:23.979Z Temporary-status casual labour service paid from contingencies counts as only 50% qualifying service for pension. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-where-findings-are-supported-by-some-evid-888732c7d75242bea550c121d2586f5f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:19.388Z Courts cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence where findings are supported by some evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-transfer-challenge-becomes-infructuous-when-the-impugned-order-is-cancelled-and-supersed-31f1cbd7a2b54531abe5f38b874f1233/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:15.964Z A transfer challenge becomes infructuous when the impugned order is cancelled and superseded by fresh posting. https://lawlens.in/stories/common-disciplinary-proceedings-are-valid-where-employees-face-common-allegations-or-evide-3b8b17b30ff64b49952cb03f80677f6b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:03:36.383Z Common disciplinary proceedings are valid where employees face common allegations or evidence under Rule 18. https://lawlens.in/stories/merged-or-revised-pay-scales-cannot-be-treated-as-regular-promotions-for-macp-financial-up-585221365fa248e1a8e1e2a2cac75a9a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:03:33.025Z Merged or revised pay scales cannot be treated as regular promotions for MACP financial upgradation. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-service-before-inter-region-transfer-counts-toward-promotional-eligibility-though-6775c2795e744f21b5668fc79dc245c1/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:02:59.866Z Regular service before inter-region transfer counts toward promotional eligibility, though not seniority in the transferee region. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-unexplained-delay-coupled-with-demonstrable-prejudice-vitiates-disciplinary-pro-7819afebc9ba40c9915db6d865da3339/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:02:56.959Z Inordinate unexplained delay coupled with demonstrable prejudice vitiates disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/duly-selected-ad-hoc-doctors-are-entitled-to-regularization-from-their-initial-appointment-1667b223bc1145b2becfb431db4c361c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:02:54.827Z Duly selected ad hoc doctors are entitled to regularization from their initial appointment dates. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-memorandum-is-invalid-unless-independently-approved-by-the-competent-disciplinary-467d56ad81cb4ab99e4110d71b993d3a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:02:53.903Z A charge memorandum is invalid unless independently approved by the competent Disciplinary Authority under Rule 14. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-railway-rules-disciplinary-proceedings-may-be-initiated-by-one-authority-and-penalti-357d0b1f74174b119a4704e8f5b2f73f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:02:01.426Z Under Railway Rules, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by one authority and penalties imposed by another competent authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneous-pay-fixation-may-be-corrected-but-pension-reduction-requires-prior-opportunity-o-7b71d3c2a11d4f658f842d34dba44a52/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:01:56.502Z Erroneous pay fixation may be corrected, but pension reduction requires prior opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-promotion-claims-in-accordance-with-applicable-precedents-subjec-a12e6813fa1442f298d54b554b9faadc/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:01:38.617Z Authorities must consider promotion claims in accordance with applicable precedents, subject to legal entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-periodically-review-prolonged-suspension-and-release-unpaid-subsistence-a-6e21921cbea8459bb613ee66571c71b2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:01:33.375Z Authorities must periodically review prolonged suspension and release unpaid subsistence allowance in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-asks-high-court-to-hear-delayed-appeal-against-acquittal-in-dowry-death-case-0ef1a7869fe249a58b0b07a441be1e14/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:01:30.939Z Supreme Court asks High Court to hear delayed appeal against acquittal in dowry-death case on merits, stressing quality legal aid for victims https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-selectively-operate-reserve-panels-available-vacancies-require-fair-mer-432efa29fc564e11bf05474c93946857/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:00:21.596Z Authorities cannot selectively operate reserve panels; available vacancies require fair, merit-based consideration of candidates. https://lawlens.in/stories/selection-scale-cannot-be-claimed-by-parity-without-proving-identical-eligibility-and-mate-086088a0eb4f4025a53f826a8cc78013/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:00:19.551Z Selection Scale cannot be claimed by parity without proving identical eligibility and material circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/reserved-category-candidates-selected-after-relaxed-standards-must-be-counted-against-rese-b40225fb16384ec18e46c27455fd5dbc/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:00:18.600Z Reserved-category candidates selected after relaxed standards must be counted against reserved vacancies. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-inquiry-directed-to-conclude-within-four-months-subject-to-employees-cooperat-9de9ea7a0f334a40a8eab4cd3fa909df/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:00:16.364Z Disciplinary inquiry directed to conclude within four months, subject to employees’ cooperation and applicable rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/integrated-mining-activities-cannot-be-vivisected-and-taxed-as-cargo-handling-services-a153ec128bc04c01a7bc6c94cf177296/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:59:52.004Z Integrated mining activities cannot be vivisected and taxed as Cargo Handling Services. https://lawlens.in/stories/captively-consumed-sugar-syrup-containing-80-sugar-is-marketable-and-excisable-f16bf9f62e5a4480b5f71f64dd602592/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:59:49.777Z Captively consumed sugar syrup containing 80% sugar is marketable and excisable. https://lawlens.in/stories/legal-heirs-liability-for-a-deceaseds-debt-is-limited-to-the-inherited-estate-determined-d-a7aef2d8929b491bba5d1a5ea4ee4055/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:58:12.858Z Legal heirs’ liability for a deceased’s debt is limited to the inherited estate, determined during execution. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-whatsapp-transmission-alone-does-not-establish-due-service-under-order-ix-rule-13-2ce8acd2c3164fc1b5a3be0b59218a8b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:58:05.797Z Disputed WhatsApp transmission alone does not establish due service under Order IX Rule 13 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-denied-when-ongoing-investigation-requires-custodial-interrogatio-3d3714f679194c4182d0b8861a7837e8/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:56:54.967Z Anticipatory bail may be denied when ongoing investigation requires custodial interrogation and co-accused remain unarrested. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinately-delayed-claims-under-section-33-c-2-may-be-rejected-for-laches-despite-no-sta-4b63912e8437436198f14f06c8a680a2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:56:54.882Z Inordinately delayed claims under Section 33-C(2) may be rejected for laches despite no statutory limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-reverses-acquittal-convicts-accused-for-petrol-arson-that-killed-six-78cd2a532013406dbd89b4f42e98a210/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:56:31.309Z Karnataka High Court reverses acquittal, convicts accused for petrol arson that killed six people and injured three** https://lawlens.in/stories/a-propounder-must-dispel-suspicious-circumstances-to-establish-a-wills-genuine-execution-944135a7f839469e8c4bc468cc6f6fe3/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:55:00.857Z A propounder must dispel suspicious circumstances to establish a Will’s genuine execution. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25b-8-revision-cannot-entertain-new-factual-defences-not-pleaded-before-the-rent-c-78a92d101f864b149fa35411a9e1a37d/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:54:48.802Z Section 25B(8) revision cannot entertain new factual defences not pleaded before the Rent Controller. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-examination-answer-key-rejected-where-disputed-options-represented-the-closes-4f0753541b2049b99556b9ea4f3a0820/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:54:47.794Z Challenge to examination answer key rejected where disputed options represented the closest legally correct answers. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disputed-agreement-to-sell-defence-precludes-a-possession-decree-under-order-xii-rule-6-b121cb950f9e4493a39749bf5aa869d6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:54:13.923Z A disputed Agreement to Sell defence precludes a possession decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/himachal-pradesh-high-court-refuses-to-quash-21-crore-alleged-gst-fraud-case-involving-bog-675bab7d896c41f8b37e6ff34096bb54/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:53:52.123Z Himachal Pradesh High Court refuses to quash ₹21-crore alleged GST fraud case involving bogus firms and forged invoices https://lawlens.in/stories/acceptance-concludes-the-tender-contract-alleged-governmental-delay-supports-monetary-clai-e79095f2e7074ae4a920ff45690a8588/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:53:07.791Z Acceptance concludes the tender contract; alleged governmental delay supports monetary claims, not abandonment. https://lawlens.in/stories/blacklisting-and-security-forfeiture-cannot-rest-on-an-inconclusive-drug-analysis-report-o-38d54ec6d3c44263a43b4bcf32663885/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:51:57.486Z Blacklisting and security forfeiture cannot rest on an inconclusive drug-analysis report obtained without statutory compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disputed-agreement-to-sell-defence-precludes-a-possession-decree-under-order-xii-rule-6-522e718dffdf4652b6e0bf7104012dfb/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:48:55.434Z A disputed Agreement to Sell defence precludes a possession decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-inappropriate-where-disputed-facts-can-be-examined-through-an-efficac-6d767d751687439496e917108d497195/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:48:16.561Z Writ jurisdiction is inappropriate where disputed facts can be examined through an efficacious statutory appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-registered-title-supports-a-possession-suit-absent-a-valid-challenge-creating-a-genuine-3189ecdf62954651a1b337c942ce43a8/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:44:21.316Z A registered title supports a possession suit absent a valid challenge creating a genuine cloud on title. https://lawlens.in/stories/arbitral-tribunals-can-finally-decide-separable-claims-through-interim-awards-under-sectio-23147357bad44d3089a369ae7d4ec800/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:44:20.632Z Arbitral tribunals can finally decide separable claims through interim awards under Section 31(6), rules Delhi High Court&returns https://lawlens.in/stories/wakf-tribunal-not-collector-must-decide-whether-land-listed-as-wakf-is-wakf-property-supre-a2315b7e2f124fefb6b891fb70ceedf0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:44:19.966Z Wakf Tribunal, not Collector, must decide whether land listed as wakf is wakf property: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bidder-cannot-belatedly-challenge-a-known-tender-condition-after-submitting-its-bid-and-9de178c4e19048d89473b9102d7fcb06/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:44:03.434Z A bidder cannot belatedly challenge a known tender condition after submitting its bid and being declared non-responsive. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-allowing-substitution-implicitly-includes-setting-aside-abatement-upon-condonatio-5db72ac473de4c14b65f6c1c2cc95c92/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:43:37.201Z An order allowing substitution implicitly includes setting aside abatement upon condonation of delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-gpa-holder-cannot-claim-ownership-and-must-remit-sale-proceeds-to-the-principal-0a539a473b27422fa43ed8afb49306b6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:39:36.657Z A GPA holder cannot claim ownership and must remit sale proceeds to the principal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-voluntary-truthful-dying-declaration-from-a-mentally-fit-victim-can-solely-sustain-convi-a190beb10512430ea67031929d2f85d5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:37:27.869Z A voluntary, truthful dying declaration from a mentally fit victim can solely sustain conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-jurisdiction-cannot-quash-proceedings-where-disputed-facts-require-evidentiary-ap-066c0a24c8094e438175feee1482bee9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:37:26.379Z Inherent jurisdiction cannot quash proceedings where disputed facts require evidentiary appreciation. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-alleging-cheating-cannot-be-quashed-where-disputed-contractual-facts-910bdb7f55e3400abfb1d9a3e110fd92/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:36:50.048Z Criminal proceedings alleging cheating cannot be quashed where disputed contractual facts require adjudication at trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-antecedents-were-stale-most-resulted-in-acquittal-and-trial-wou-f220b23abbe94e9cadcb434dc2847869/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:42.814Z Regular bail granted where antecedents were stale, most resulted in acquittal, and trial would be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-for-sub-commercial-psychotropic-quantity-after-charge-sheet-filing-an-94dd6ff7683846ef90d8947aa2cf18ab/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:40.405Z Regular bail granted for sub-commercial psychotropic quantity after charge-sheet filing and prolonged pre-trial custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-arising-from-a-commercial-payment-dispute-quashed-where-allegations-lacked-requisite-c-7dbd203e941f4711a565b1fea110e222/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:22.142Z FIR arising from a commercial payment dispute quashed where allegations lacked requisite criminal-offence ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/registrar-must-promptly-conduct-fresh-society-elections-after-the-elected-bodys-tenure-exp-58c69afe9a1b4afc992fbb89e76d332a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:11.118Z Registrar must promptly conduct fresh society elections after the elected body’s tenure expires. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-administrative-order-cannot-revive-a-stale-unexplained-challenge-under-articl-63a276e38146449fb072bd000f349f82/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:07.197Z A subsequent administrative order cannot revive a stale, unexplained challenge under Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-quash-criminal-proceedings-under-section-528-bnss-where-disputed-facts-ca6b61d6774449e892deb386a2fa32c4/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:01.038Z High Courts cannot quash criminal proceedings under Section 528 BNSS where disputed facts require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-co-accused-secured-bail-and-trial-was-likely-to-be-pr-c6f6f44171234b27b4f26d7accdab577/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:00.489Z Regular bail granted on parity where co-accused secured bail and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-under-the-ndps-act-granted-on-parity-absent-recovery-from-the-accused-1d22a9bc5c9b4488bf1278f698993641/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:34:58.657Z Bail under the NDPS Act granted on parity absent recovery from the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-on-parity-where-co-accused-were-enlarged-on-bail-and-trial-would-be-prolonged-b9993773d96c4fcc9c84b734a50ff1d5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:34:58.274Z Bail granted on parity where co-accused were enlarged on bail and trial would be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-14-exclusion-can-render-an-appeal-timely-without-a-separate-section-5-application-7fa6bcbf718a4f98a8283b02c339a051/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:34:28.005Z Section 14 exclusion can render an appeal timely without a separate Section 5 application. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fresh-writ-seeking-identical-relief-is-not-maintainable-without-express-liberty-after-ea-f85321227fa94c63a48df587e66b5b71/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:34:08.265Z A fresh writ seeking identical relief is not maintainable without express liberty after earlier disposal. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-high-court-grants-divorce-after-17-years-of-separation-treating-dead-marriage-as-men-a586d849a061493491267bc5b76a0919/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:11.528Z Patna High Court Grants Divorce After 17 Years of Separation, Treating Dead Marriage as Mental Cruelty; Orders ₹32 Lakh Alimony https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-except-for-disputed-amounts-preserved-in-fixed-deposits-pen-c2f934088abd447f9add8470ff7634ee/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:10.065Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen except for disputed amounts preserved in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-separation-and-absence-of-cohabitation-establish-reciprocal-cruelty-warranting-d-924e6f28c7f24124afef6b3286c9492a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:07.287Z Prolonged separation and absence of cohabitation establish reciprocal cruelty warranting divorce under Section 13(1)(i-a). https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-invoked-absent-new-or-relevant-material-warranting-reconside-8ef296c02a2040c1bc9413ff72a741e5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:05.882Z Review jurisdiction cannot be invoked absent new or relevant material warranting reconsideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-except-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-secured-in-fixed-deposi-af0e06b1a38c4d1ebc99900423932c51/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:05.608Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen except disputed cyber-fraud amounts secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-confine-cyber-fraud-freezes-to-disputed-amounts-and-defreeze-the-remaining-bala-1f2199e9a0ec4cde91e0cf7fad799bfe/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:04.924Z Banks must confine cyber-fraud freezes to disputed amounts and defreeze the remaining balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-disputed-cyber-fraud-amount-may-remain-secured-the-bank-must-defreeze-the-remaini-e8e55afd958e47b39ee476cd6ed06554/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:01.773Z Only the disputed cyber-fraud amount may remain secured; the bank must defreeze the remaining account balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-may-be-denied-when-an-applicants-identity-as-a-proclaimed-offender-requires-t-ec11146510ec4cf581a98b15e47c6ae7/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:32:34.040Z Regular bail may be denied when an applicant’s identity as a proclaimed offender requires trial determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-finally-adjudicated-marriage-cannot-be-relitigated-to-defeat-maintenance-under-section-1-8d1e11f1d7244ab68cc6c382823a98e9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:32:32.636Z A finally adjudicated marriage cannot be relitigated to defeat maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-inappropriate-where-disputed-facts-can-be-examined-through-an-efficac-82ab545fef5242bd92dfaf93f278547b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:30:01.914Z Writ jurisdiction is inappropriate where disputed facts can be examined through an efficacious statutory appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/infant-trafficking-case-delhi-high-court-denies-bail-flags-selective-arrests-and-directs-d-74766e6e4afb4f718743886f58af3ed0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:27:47.868Z Infant trafficking case: Delhi High Court denies bail, flags selective arrests and directs DCP to rescue child https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-mandate-form-13-modifications-requiring-spuriousness-determinations-suc-83dbbb34e62c49cd8b7531dad4899bc1/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:27:45.375Z High Courts cannot mandate Form 13 modifications requiring spuriousness determinations; such changes lie within legislative or rule-making authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-106-cannot-substitute-the-prosecutions-failure-to-establish-foundational-facts-in-944ac69c531d4c72bf3e3296ef014fb3/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:23:10.492Z Section 106 cannot substitute the prosecution’s failure to establish foundational facts in circumstantial evidence cases. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prospective-servant-verification-order-cannot-criminalize-pre-existing-engagements-under-61d2479d6fa14292842ac8a9a8851c10/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:23:08.280Z A prospective servant-verification order cannot criminalize pre-existing engagements under Section 223(a) BNS. https://lawlens.in/stories/tnpsc-cannot-insist-on-a-fresh-pstm-certificate-where-the-submitted-certificate-is-in-the-e829c05aaa064814998dcdd01b1ffacf/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:23:00.372Z TNPSC cannot insist on a fresh PSTM certificate where the submitted certificate is in the prescribed format. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-courts-cannot-demand-unrelated-police-statistics-while-scrutinizing-a-charge-sheet-95d66b5c388541f094220928d24f191b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:22:39.662Z Trial courts cannot demand unrelated police statistics while scrutinizing a charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-private-bribe-conduit-may-face-conspiracy-prosecution-despite-not-making-the-gratificati-e14af18607634824a69c7fbe323b208b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:20:48.312Z A private bribe conduit may face conspiracy prosecution despite not making the gratification demand. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-quashed-where-liquor-service-licence-omission-was-inadvertent-bona-fide-and-penalty-ha-11c31abacc964699ac47f761005e034a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:20:46.668Z FIR quashed where liquor-service licence omission was inadvertent, bona fide, and penalty had been paid. https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-courts-cannot-reappreciate-concurrent-findings-absent-patent-error-illegality-p-411cc824aa9941709ac5590adffe54db/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:18:25.994Z Revisional courts cannot reappreciate concurrent findings absent patent error, illegality, perversity, or material irregularity. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-courts-cannot-demand-unrelated-police-statistics-while-scrutinizing-a-charge-sheet-9770e7de782b4a1389d32da1b6c23d33/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:17:55.489Z Trial courts cannot demand unrelated police statistics while scrutinizing a charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-bpl-ineligibility-absent-dishonest-inducement-or-fraudulent-procurement-does-not-cons-69ce607bf8494631b6d34d1b0a9d6d3d/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:13:46.494Z Mere BPL ineligibility, absent dishonest inducement or fraudulent procurement, does not constitute cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-rts-proceedings-cannot-unsettle-long-standing-certified-revenue-entries-absent-fra-0e0657dff07d499da51a2a84a098212b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:13:37.721Z Belated RTS proceedings cannot unsettle long-standing certified revenue entries absent fraud or forgery. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-authorities-cannot-condone-delay-beyond-120-days-under-section-7-7-of-the-paymen-cd9079c6573943259b236e4dd9a90d66/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:13:29.668Z Appellate authorities cannot condone delay beyond 120 days under Section 7(7) of the Payment of Gratuity Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-authorities-lack-jurisdiction-to-condone-delays-exceeding-121-days-under-section-64ca2b6623d1444f9b3f50d0db8e6dba/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:13:26.455Z Appellate authorities lack jurisdiction to condone delays exceeding 121 days under Section 7(7) of the Gratuity Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/illegal-termination-after-five-years-service-warranted-3-lakh-compensation-in-lieu-of-rein-def5f3f215d84bd989d92e3baec420ff/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:13:17.755Z Illegal termination after five years’ service warranted ₹3 lakh compensation in lieu of reinstatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-real-victimnot-merely-the-informantcan-support-quashing-of-criminal-proceedings-t-f86cb78f470c448fbec2d3925c683c24/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:10:29.840Z Only the real victim—not merely the informant—can support quashing of criminal proceedings through settlement, rules Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-section-366a-ipc-affirmed-sentence-reduced-to-imprisonment-already-underg-ee87a5186f9043b09fb837c35563a06e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:06:42.279Z Conviction under Section 366A IPC affirmed; sentence reduced to imprisonment already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/execution-remains-subject-to-appeal-where-decree-holder-obtains-property-exceeding-the-dec-5997db74826b419fad52d10636da32a0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:05:19.982Z Execution remains subject to appeal where decree-holder obtains property exceeding the decretal amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/equal-pay-requires-proof-of-wholesale-identity-between-posts-not-merely-similar-duties-or-780d01b5a84846f4b54ae80231b9192f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:04:37.505Z Equal pay requires proof of wholesale identity between posts, not merely similar duties or designations. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-regularization-claims-of-long-serving-daily-wage-employees-on-re-1e63f074b0a0498da9c0a135d121de3c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:04:26.673Z Authorities must consider regularization claims of long-serving daily-wage employees on relevant service criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-37-appellate-courts-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-absent-perversity-or-patent-illeg-2bfedb32bb5242178b0373f1c26deb28/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:04:19.425Z Section 37 appellate courts cannot reappreciate evidence absent perversity or patent illegality in an arbitral award. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-returned-for-undervaluation-without-conducting-the-statutory-inquiry-ma-b66b864ea8924ab8900b2f33516ff12f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:53:55.147Z A plaint cannot be returned for undervaluation without conducting the statutory inquiry mandated by Section 11 of the Court Fees Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/detention-in-civil-prison-requires-prior-inquiry-establishing-means-and-wilful-refusal-or-cabb8f4ae4f341869a8cf76214062889/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:53:26.860Z Detention in civil prison requires prior inquiry establishing means and wilful refusal or concealment. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-absent-procedural-illegality-or-0d13f16bd29b4af4a5971c203a4bdf4a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:47:15.323Z Judicial review cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence absent procedural illegality or findings based on no evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-ratification-by-the-competent-authority-validates-disciplinary-action-initially-602f3b39b406400da5fa5338e785e6c4/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:47:13.087Z Subsequent ratification by the competent authority validates disciplinary action initially taken by an allegedly incompetent authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-directed-to-consider-sro-149-pay-scale-claims-and-extend-parity-benefits-upon-8239a72543fe4a7d9dc1a362e5851a70/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:46:56.570Z Respondents directed to consider SRO-149 pay-scale claims and extend parity benefits upon establishing eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-cannot-be-denied-solely-on-third-party-statements-absent-corroboration-and-c-6bd77b75aa8e4d908d3edd9d7d7e05e7/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:46:28.483Z CENVAT credit cannot be denied solely on third-party statements absent corroboration and compliance with Section 9D. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-the-pending-representation-by-a-reasoned-order-within-four-290816cb8ba64d29b3f4391e35abd531/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:46:25.763Z Competent authority must decide the pending representation by a reasoned order within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-authority-must-consider-a-delayed-reply-submitted-before-imposing-punishmen-9a1a6d0a76d842b2870f447abcce3948/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:46:24.838Z A disciplinary authority must consider a delayed reply submitted before imposing punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-at-12-is-payable-from-deposit-until-refund-on-amounts-retained-during-investigati-03572380d2a44e4ab94e945e87f4eb30/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:46:13.421Z Interest at 12% is payable from deposit until refund on amounts retained during investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-court-cannot-overturn-acquittal-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonably-pos-022ec06a2ff04fdbbe0ad365a9f5be15/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:44:49.005Z An appellate court cannot overturn acquittal where the trial court’s view is reasonably possible and not perverse. https://lawlens.in/stories/clause-12-leave-must-be-revoked-where-the-plaint-discloses-no-material-part-of-the-cause-o-7bddf6c254814037940a22aae355885b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:44:02.766Z Clause 12 leave must be revoked where the plaint discloses no material part of the cause of action. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-muslim-husband-may-dissolve-marriage-without-proving-grounds-but-triple-talaq-is-invalid-078e5014544c4615acf0796d3649b280/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:43:37.663Z A Muslim husband may dissolve marriage without proving grounds, but triple talaq is invalid. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-147-crpc-cannot-adjudicate-private-right-of-user-disputes-absent-recorded-apprehen-d1ff2301a93d44538b09b3d0435b0458/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:43:33.682Z Section 147 CrPC cannot adjudicate private right-of-user disputes absent recorded apprehension of public-peace breach. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-substantiate-exemption-eligibility-with-requisite-documents-defeats-a-service-t-1034227c37c4458eb8957acadfd217e0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:43:30.407Z Failure to substantiate exemption eligibility with requisite documents defeats a service-tax exemption claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-rape-on-a-false-promise-of-marriage-cannot-be-quashed-merely-upon-d9a2044ac38d4e3a96164daa4a1bc383/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:43:28.633Z Criminal proceedings for rape on a false promise of marriage cannot be quashed merely upon compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-alleging-extortion-and-intimidation-cannot-be-quashed-solely-on-the-b-85073e51fff24c45915ae4a3bdbf682f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:43:28.331Z Criminal proceedings alleging extortion and intimidation cannot be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/serious-firearm-based-attempt-to-murder-charges-should-not-be-quashed-solely-on-compromise-9f339cfb636f4e389631a33826a1803a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:43:20.794Z Serious firearm-based attempt-to-murder charges should not be quashed solely on compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/rape-proceedings-cannot-be-quashed-merely-because-the-victim-and-accused-have-compromised-00ec43391a2e4d7fa4538f16a0ab9ce6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:43:14.885Z Rape proceedings cannot be quashed merely because the victim and accused have compromised. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-fir-delay-and-material-contradictions-render-conviction-unsafe-absent-proof-be-5900e256b72545cfb5f4a1833d8cbedf/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:37:15.514Z Unexplained FIR delay and material contradictions render conviction unsafe absent proof beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/patently-false-dowry-allegations-viewed-cumulatively-with-other-misconduct-constituted-men-205562e2f9bf449b839e10651fbf2ad5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:34:24.131Z Patently false dowry allegations, viewed cumulatively with other misconduct, constituted mental cruelty warranting divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-adopt-a-liberal-approach-and-permit-delayed-legal-representative-substitution-e8471918fed24caebbadbb0407e35c1c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:34:22.043Z Courts must adopt a liberal approach and permit delayed legal-representative substitution applications absent mala fide intent. https://lawlens.in/stories/upgradation-extinguishes-junior-high-school-identity-subsequent-vacancies-cannot-be-filled-2d69e6aa22be5f77a4b0ff9e93ef8d50/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:34:21.869Z Upgradation extinguishes Junior High School identity; subsequent vacancies cannot be filled under the 1978 Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/third-ncdrc-member-could-decide-the-entire-consumer-appeal-where-the-reference-raised-meri-ea02a1a7647044a494545ed393cbf49e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:32:17.932Z Third NCDRC member could decide the entire consumer appeal where the reference raised merits-based questions, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/section-209-bns-proceedings-are-quashed-after-settlement-and-withdrawal-of-the-underlying-caa6cd2116174a9294a9a693b2669b65/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:30:40.048Z Section 209 BNS proceedings are quashed after settlement and withdrawal of the underlying Section 138 complaint. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-land-acquisition-appeals-inordinate-delay-may-be-condoned-but-no-interest-or-statutory-7a55250da0d4458294b9ec3a80f30e7f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:29:01.957Z In land-acquisition appeals, inordinate delay may be condoned, but no interest or statutory benefits accrue for the delayed period. https://lawlens.in/stories/11-year-delay-condoned-in-land-acquisition-appeal-punjab-and-haryana-hc-denies-interest-an-5db6936146494deab589a5a105fdfe19/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:28:56.244Z 11-year delay condoned in land acquisition appeal; Punjab and Haryana HC denies interest and statutory benefits for delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-condones-7-486-day-delay-in-land-compensation-appeal-denies-9875cf52ced8498788ddff62892dd4c4/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:28:55.222Z Punjab and Haryana High Court condones 7,486-day delay in land compensation appeal, denies interest for delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/harassment-and-a-suicide-note-alone-do-not-establish-abetment-of-suicide-without-proximate-be582679d10442358134a8a6349e65e6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:28:54.244Z Harassment and a suicide note alone do not establish abetment of suicide without proximate intentional instigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/7-581-day-delay-condoned-in-land-acquisition-appeals-punjab-landowners-awarded-parity-comp-62463ec907d44974a7d91b4daeb15580/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:28:53.524Z 7,581-day delay condoned in land acquisition appeals; Punjab landowners awarded parity compensation but denied interest and statutory benefits for the delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-condones-15-year-delay-in-land-acquisition-appeal-but-denies-dd4c70b6a49742c6b49c34b2a3c09b64/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:28:51.686Z Punjab and Haryana High Court condones 15-year delay in land acquisition appeal but denies interest and statutory benefits for delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/land-acquisition-appeal-filed-after-5-204-day-delay-allowed-but-punjab-haryana-hc-denies-i-dd139dd21f99451bb9e93343116ac2db/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:28:50.807Z Land acquisition appeal filed after 5,204-day delay allowed, but Punjab & Haryana HC denies interest and statutory benefits for the delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/despite-finding-asian-games-surfing-selection-procedurally-illegal-karnataka-hc-leaves-lis-f6fe86ed18f34399a5da349b9b32dc96/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:18:46.716Z Despite finding Asian Games surfing selection procedurally illegal, Karnataka HC leaves list unchanged and orders former SC judge-led inquiry https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-personal-recovery-does-not-warrant-quashing-customs-proceedings-at-the-show-cau-8cf34cde0b914f2f922da17913e1924f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:13:40.442Z Absence of personal recovery does not warrant quashing Customs proceedings at the show-cause stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-injuries-in-mother-child-deaths-karnataka-hc-sets-aside-acquittal-orders-fresh-705f89143fb147a79443b498227e1a74/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:09:34.492Z Unexplained injuries in mother-child deaths: Karnataka HC sets aside acquittal, orders fresh consideration under Section 302 IPC https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cheque-invalidated-by-bank-merger-cannot-attract-liability-under-section-138-of-the-ni-a-3ec8d96846fa4bb9ade72eddeeedc503/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:09:29.393Z A cheque invalidated by bank merger cannot attract liability under Section 138 of the NI Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-post-death-income-tax-return-may-establish-income-when-corroborated-by-contemporaneous-e-034820ce8d954a43b2d2c93ecfce7e31/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:06:41.178Z A post-death income-tax return may establish income when corroborated by contemporaneous evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-routine-and-unverifiable-reasons-cannot-justify-condonation-of-delay-by-insurers-5de7cfe8fe62447797a22f6d51d71fe9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:06:38.572Z Vague, routine and unverifiable reasons cannot justify condonation of delay by insurers. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-routine-and-unverifiable-explanations-do-not-justify-condonation-of-limitation-delay-f28c0551bd8a492e85618c8cf50f56f2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:06:35.938Z Vague, routine, and unverifiable explanations do not justify condonation of limitation delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-may-be-released-upon-installment-payment-of-assessed-penalties-subject-to-c1b871d97bc248d39190a0bc7ba2e0c3/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:03:20.336Z Seized vehicles may be released upon installment payment of assessed penalties, subject to security and non-alienation conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-must-be-released-upon-first-installment-and-idv-equivalent-security-subjec-cfc82197e6f844a0b2a606d9a0e0c632/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:03:17.250Z Seized vehicles must be released upon first installment and IDV-equivalent security, subject to repossession on default. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-may-be-released-upon-first-penalty-installment-subject-to-security-and-tim-c7e1afcf33ce4a229a8c882c5d70cd65/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:03:15.210Z Seized vehicles may be released upon first penalty installment, subject to security and timely payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-may-be-released-against-installment-payment-of-penalties-and-furnishing-se-3eab82d380fc41f9b7b3c778113696b4/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:03:14.771Z Seized vehicles may be released against installment payment of penalties and furnishing security bonds. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-orders-forensic-audit-of-fortis-singh-brothers-and-17-banks-over-alleged-6bfe1929ca66407cb5b5990dacd7e952/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T12:00:33.913Z Delhi High Court Orders Forensic Audit of Fortis, Singh Brothers and 17 Banks Over Alleged Dissipation of Assets Despite Court Assurances https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-complaints-cannot-settle-civil-land-disputes-absent-perversity-in-the-revisional-d25a5dd392a04013a1c6fc5f88deaf34/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:45:29.149Z Criminal complaints cannot settle civil land disputes absent perversity in the revisional order. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicle-may-be-released-on-installment-payment-of-penalty-against-security-subject-bd2160bd39e843c19e002e84c713fc81/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:45:25.930Z Seized vehicle may be released on installment payment of penalty against security, subject to repossession upon default. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-prosecution-against-a-companys-director-is-untenable-without-arraigning-the-c4a0a61b9b5c4e5db136f7ae14c14d4c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:44:05.283Z A Section 138 prosecution against a company’s director is untenable without arraigning the company. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-may-be-released-on-installment-payment-with-security-subject-to-repossessi-26bbbd5d3a96452aaf8a6b7f7b1c62dd/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:44:03.209Z Seized vehicles may be released on installment payment with security, subject to repossession upon default. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicle-must-be-released-after-the-first-penalty-instalment-against-security-subjec-ff4f1cee30d9488594df8fb15f0d8137/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:44:00.590Z Seized vehicle must be released after the first penalty instalment against security, subject to default consequences. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-may-be-released-against-installment-payment-of-penalties-and-furnishing-se-3716b87d50074ecd9ef0c63228f15317/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:43:58.449Z Seized vehicles may be released against installment payment of penalties and furnishing security bonds. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicle-may-be-released-upon-instalment-payment-of-penalty-subject-to-security-and-5d0b2bc9c9df4c868f724388cd838ef6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:43:52.623Z Seized vehicle may be released upon instalment payment of penalty, subject to security and repossession upon default. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-be-used-as-a-shortcut-for-money-recovery-absent-fraudulent-int-a583fc93cf034a5fa3b8857a7f48ef07/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:43:49.678Z Criminal proceedings cannot be used as a shortcut for money recovery absent fraudulent intent. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-section-326-ipc-and-section-27-arms-act-upheld-on-corroborated-evidence-380c760b33a14b3eab4f24db671609cf/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:43:46.568Z Conviction under Section 326 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act upheld on corroborated evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-dowry-related-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-upon-amicable-settlement-whe-42f532fb452f4ec2b808b2d3ef16531b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:43:44.016Z Matrimonial dowry-related criminal proceedings may be quashed upon amicable settlement where continuation would be futile. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-jurisdiction-cannot-quash-proceedings-where-the-fir-and-charge-sheet-disclose-pri-fc9667e4516f4de19d4c7244178561d4/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:34:53.568Z Inherent jurisdiction cannot quash proceedings where the FIR and charge-sheet disclose prima facie cognizable offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-pay-fixation-representations-through-a-reasoned-order-afte-b29f85782c524825a9e70cf4d4133a61/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:34:47.069Z Competent authority must decide pay-fixation representations through a reasoned order after verifying individual entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-directed-to-decide-compassionate-appointment-representation-by-a-reaso-061b59a8b6d04f0c9c26de90c64b4538/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:34:40.598Z Competent authority directed to decide compassionate appointment representation by a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-transferred-on-promotion-may-be-retained-at-the-existing-station-upon-undertak-1f17cad085fd4f5ab3f0f98e987c1531/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:34:39.169Z An employee transferred on promotion may be retained at the existing station upon undertaking to forgo promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/defamation-complaints-may-be-dismissed-pre-summoning-when-exact-imputations-and-their-reci-bd82a96a5da04f4ea249455d008e6942/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:33:42.947Z Defamation complaints may be dismissed pre-summoning when exact imputations and their recipients are not identified. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-rape-victims-testimony-sustains-conviction-despite-discrepancies-and-non-seizur-f1fd72aa6a7b499ba1cf6e586d0217f5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:33:39.576Z A credible rape victim’s testimony sustains conviction despite discrepancies and non-seizure of mobile evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-proceedings-must-be-stayed-and-a-bias-objection-against-the-inquiry-officer-d-dc61ff989b874f3bbeb00a6e2a7f219e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:33:32.287Z Disciplinary proceedings must be stayed and a bias objection against the Inquiry Officer decided first. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-treat-the-service-claim-as-a-representation-and-decide-it-by-a-reasoned-o-d231134b67ee4c118f575dc7bfca83a4/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:33:30.940Z Authorities must treat the service claim as a representation and decide it by a reasoned order after hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-child-victims-sole-testimony-sustains-pocso-conviction-without-medical-corrobor-64e9eae51d094427bf8d5b640375c2e9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:33:30.665Z A credible child victim’s sole testimony sustains POCSO conviction without medical corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-clerical-error-in-the-ppo-cannot-confer-prc-entitlement-absent-20-years-qualifying-servi-ed4b6f77c8104871bb59e8c930fff693/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:33:28.702Z A clerical error in the PPO cannot confer PRC entitlement absent 20 years’ qualifying service. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-must-refund-unauthorized-pension-recoveries-with-applicable-gpf-interest-despit-f6b56af15ec24ca5bd903c3b8c0a859e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:33:28.388Z Government must refund unauthorized pension recoveries with applicable GPF interest despite inter-departmental responsibility disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-promotion-claims-based-on-seniority-and-eligibility-and-issue-a-c08acde493ac4c329fdf158cba094c7c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:33:27.834Z Authorities must consider promotion claims based on seniority and eligibility and issue a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-directed-to-consider-notional-seniority-claims-and-pass-reasoned-orders-within-969d545abad34dc28209300af8b5c6fd/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:33:25.394Z Authorities directed to consider notional seniority claims and pass reasoned orders within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-pass-a-reasoned-and-speaking-order-on-the-applicants-representation-withi-519ab51bbb38422fa58386c009d5b638/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:33:20.979Z Respondents must pass a reasoned and speaking order on the applicant’s representation within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/bar-associations-internal-election-eligibility-disputes-are-not-amenable-to-writ-jurisdict-55f13b8a89a94c09b5d1849aa5be8687/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:26:32.989Z Bar Association’s internal election eligibility disputes are not amenable to writ jurisdiction under Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-orders-must-assess-rehabilitation-needs-and-ensure-schooling-where-required-27cad1652eb450c09b72f30d5010b798/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:24:00.801Z Juvenile bail orders must assess rehabilitation needs and ensure schooling where required, Allahabad High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-issue-certiorari-where-tribunals-ignore-material-evidence-and-record-perve-88b1bada912f4980850d36fbee99b1b7/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:13:52.895Z High Courts may issue certiorari where tribunals ignore material evidence and record perverse findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/penalty-proceedings-based-on-a-vague-show-cause-notice-and-undisclosed-material-prima-faci-3097909e33cd464a96e1b92e58cd005c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:13:52.309Z Penalty proceedings based on a vague show-cause notice and undisclosed material prima facie violate natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/externment-order-void-without-statutory-notice-and-hearing-district-magistrate-cannot-reop-6e3e25b12ce14b669c3f8e1a7a38b951/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:09:10.125Z Externment order void without statutory notice and hearing; District Magistrate cannot reopen a closed case, rules Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/section-70-of-the-delhi-co-operative-societies-act-does-not-bar-possession-suits-unrelated-0ba7365ecf0348e9ba516c5e7e3e232a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:08:38.936Z Section 70 of the Delhi Co-operative Societies Act does not bar possession suits unrelated to a former officer’s official capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/limitation-begins-upon-communication-or-actual-knowledge-of-the-order-not-mere-knowledge-o-3f4ecb5677154fbf8666a0b7de1a8ed2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:08:26.645Z Limitation begins upon communication or actual knowledge of the order, not mere knowledge of disposal. https://lawlens.in/stories/premature-invocation-of-section-21-2-a-cannot-defeat-eviction-where-no-fresh-tenancy-agree-e497e3dbf37b4c49b6f2425eb8c1d678/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:03:34.159Z Premature invocation of Section 21(2)(a) cannot defeat eviction where no fresh tenancy agreement is contemplated. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-authority-must-issue-a-reasoned-disagreement-notice-before-rejecting-an-exone-6c93c99b3c2e4fefa93afd9380588855/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:03:32.264Z Disciplinary authority must issue a reasoned disagreement notice before rejecting an exonerating enquiry report. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-is-impermissible-absent-employee-misrepresentation-when-caused-by-d-bd500a1bbfeb473798d0a7bf5599ac7d/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:03:26.702Z Recovery of excess pay is impermissible absent employee misrepresentation when caused by delayed administrative error. https://lawlens.in/stories/excess-pay-recovery-is-impermissible-after-prolonged-delay-absent-employee-misrepresentati-7b28b828959d4108b1ebcce09c15e375/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:03:19.910Z Excess-pay recovery is impermissible after prolonged delay absent employee misrepresentation, though pay fixation may be revised. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-memo-served-after-promotion-and-joining-cannot-invalidate-that-promotion-99295ec2db974fee9b4a0588ded70ac1/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:03:18.937Z A charge memo served after promotion and joining cannot invalidate that promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/regularisation-of-temporary-employees-must-be-considered-by-the-competent-authority-under-2ebcd217dbe949db8f809732ada7339c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T11:03:16.468Z Regularisation of temporary employees must be considered by the competent authority under applicable service rules, not judicially directed. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-challenge-to-rejected-e-auction-bid-dismissed-for-delay-and-laches-time-is-of-the-ess-5652734159e04bf0908f7c65c2cf37d0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T10:54:02.079Z Writ challenge to rejected e-auction bid dismissed for delay and laches; time is of the essence. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-with-bailed-co-accused-warrants-bail-where-prolonged-trial-delay-is-anticipated-d6c2250346ce43aaba6cd3f75dfd22e5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T10:44:58.332Z Parity with bailed co-accused warrants bail where prolonged trial delay is anticipated. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-against-husbands-relatives-quashed-for-general-omnibus-allegations-la-71a04e8f169b4c889f5b6e0036f50e4f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T10:34:14.342Z Criminal proceedings against husband’s relatives quashed for general, omnibus allegations lacking specific overt acts. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-prosecution-against-relatives-quashed-where-allegations-were-general-omnibus-a-6048039cd2334be4a2879d0cb5a79aea/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T10:34:13.269Z Matrimonial prosecution against relatives quashed where allegations were general, omnibus, and retaliatory, constituting abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/pensionary-benefit-claims-must-be-decided-by-a-reasoned-speaking-order-within-six-weeks-84f372e948a64fb1841a8bd0f24d288f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T10:19:15.990Z Pensionary-benefit claims must be decided by a reasoned speaking order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-alleged-excess-payments-may-not-be-made-from-a-superannuated-employee-db7fc12e904740b4ae462fe3e2138f0e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T10:19:15.279Z Recovery of alleged excess payments may not be made from a superannuated employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-applicants-old-pension-scheme-claim-by-a-reasoned-order-within-dfb56527f4ae4192a2c572dc2ec17f2a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T10:19:12.892Z Authorities must decide the applicants’ Old Pension Scheme claim by a reasoned order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-claimed-decades-later-minority-creates-no-indefinite-r-b343cec072054a8886d1f9f4b6b9f92b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T10:19:12.208Z Compassionate appointment cannot be claimed decades later; minority creates no indefinite right to appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/pensioners-comprehensive-representation-on-recovery-and-benefits-must-be-decided-by-a-reas-0ef5c328fa9243669912e4fcf36f99d5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T10:19:06.459Z Pensioners’ comprehensive representation on recovery and benefits must be decided by a reasoned order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/crop-theft-prosecution-fails-where-possession-of-the-land-and-crop-remains-disputed-14ee2c2fb9444b5eaaf5db620c634736/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T10:06:10.561Z Crop-theft prosecution fails where possession of the land and crop remains disputed. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-vii-rule-11-revisions-require-narrow-scrutiny-supreme-court-says-high-courts-must-no-f16ef29d1e2c4e52a7816415fbf0643e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:44:30.501Z Order VII Rule 11 revisions require narrow scrutiny; Supreme Court says High Courts must not act as trial courts https://lawlens.in/stories/an-ex-parte-decree-passed-without-effective-service-and-meaningful-opportunity-of-hearing-5c9a44859074446caa1fa1d9a525a7ab/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:36:55.686Z An ex parte decree passed without effective service and meaningful opportunity of hearing is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-courts-retain-jurisdiction-over-eviction-suits-against-trespassers-occupying-thika-t-d7618385d1ed458188c2768b161a278c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:34:10.847Z Civil courts retain jurisdiction over eviction suits against trespassers occupying thika tenanted property. https://lawlens.in/stories/gains-from-genuine-pms-investments-are-taxable-as-capital-gains-not-business-income-1be596087841475389b20111e0549911/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:32:14.610Z Gains from genuine PMS investments are taxable as capital gains, not business income. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-appeals-cannot-disturb-concurrent-factual-findings-absent-a-substantial-question-of-b51b93041f4f43978bb65fdb1eaa260b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:32:11.932Z Second appeals cannot disturb concurrent factual findings absent a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/selection-cannot-be-invalidated-without-establishing-a-direct-causal-nexus-to-proven-illeg-aa776d7c65224a50a60eca876ef84f93/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:26:46.961Z Selection cannot be invalidated without establishing a direct causal nexus to proven illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-compensation-for-a-child-must-reflect-skilled-worker-minimum-wages-fu-b5987682ebd24e098def6b0b58e1c110/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:26:09.755Z Permanent disability compensation for a child must reflect skilled-worker minimum wages, future prospects, and the appropriate multiplier. https://lawlens.in/stories/injury-compensation-must-include-loss-of-amenities-alongside-pecuniary-losses-and-pain-and-34ba3a312c0c491b95e80eb4fe3be9fa/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:26:08.410Z Injury compensation must include loss of amenities alongside pecuniary losses and pain and suffering. https://lawlens.in/stories/market-value-fixed-at-55-93-lakh-per-acre-after-10-escalation-and-25-deduction-ff0d78d829dd47d8b85cd2a8775dd619/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:26:08.332Z Market value fixed at ₹55.93 lakh per acre after 10% escalation and 25% deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-vehicle-dealer-is-not-a-necessary-party-absent-ownership-or-responsibility-for-insurance-1e52789ead724e83bd805a54afb0f9f7/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:26:06.892Z A vehicle dealer is not a necessary party absent ownership or responsibility for insurance. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-upload-form-1-cannot-defeat-eligibility-where-the-original-is-produced-at-verif-bdf805e3bec24a0ba3fcd7f3143f95ad/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:06:47.841Z Failure to upload Form-1 cannot defeat eligibility where the original is produced at verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-regularisation-rtp-service-cannot-be-counted-for-retrospective-service-benefits-509e5c61e6574eca984a689620be1a9f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:06:42.782Z Pre-regularisation RTP service cannot be counted for retrospective service benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/temporary-status-casual-labourers-completing-qualifying-service-are-entitled-to-family-pen-d6aa2d1c850b45ca8f32cc2cfb18ddf4/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:06:36.372Z Temporary-status casual labourers completing qualifying service are entitled to family pension despite non-regularisation. https://lawlens.in/stories/admitted-gds-misconduct-followed-by-due-process-warrants-compulsory-discharge-without-a-de-4cbb9a6ca8684c39b30bdbba628fa32b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:06:25.270Z Admitted GDS misconduct followed by due process warrants compulsory discharge without a de novo inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/extended-limitation-cannot-be-invoked-without-proving-the-importers-conscious-involvement-d3ab479c6c954cf9a9a37707c1247e39/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:06:00.419Z Extended limitation cannot be invoked without proving the importer’s conscious involvement in fraudulent Certificates of Origin. https://lawlens.in/stories/excess-service-tax-may-be-adjusted-against-liabilities-arising-in-subsequent-months-or-qua-30ee487610c3433180741af3fc53328e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T09:05:16.742Z Excess service tax may be adjusted against liabilities arising in subsequent months or quarters. https://lawlens.in/stories/class-iii-sthayi-karmis-cannot-be-retired-at-60-they-are-entitled-to-62-year-superannuatio-7d683719f88f4ee1bb50dd0ef8939f91/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:53:17.329Z Class III Sthayi Karmis cannot be retired at 60; they are entitled to 62-year superannuation and full back wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/class-iii-sthayi-karmis-cannot-be-retired-at-60-premature-retirement-warrants-100-back-wag-7c64ed4d908f4878bd709b47de8a7e3d/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:53:10.507Z Class III Sthayi Karmis cannot be retired at 60; premature retirement warrants 100% back wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-presence-does-not-attract-section-34-ipc-absent-proved-participation-in-common-intent-303879812eec40118914158b411758da/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:43:28.161Z Mere presence does not attract Section 34 IPC absent proved participation in common intention. https://lawlens.in/stories/additional-pension-quantum-is-payable-only-upon-completion-of-the-prescribed-age-not-upon-c879312f7e3844fbab9e4cc14e5fe401/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:43:11.477Z Additional pension quantum is payable only upon completion of the prescribed age, not upon entering that age-year. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-jurisdiction-is-inappropriate-for-disputed-contractual-rent-claims-requiring-f-91dd76c2c7d247c69007d2fa541fd3dd/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:43:10.004Z Article 226 jurisdiction is inappropriate for disputed contractual rent claims requiring factual adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/vexatious-criminal-proceedings-arising-from-a-property-dispute-warrant-quashing-as-an-abus-18c0d7dad25b4c36bc8074a3df0735db/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:43:04.047Z Vexatious criminal proceedings arising from a property dispute warrant quashing as an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-is-estopped-from-belatedly-disputing-policy-coverage-after-failing-to-raise-or-pro-b3007c4c5b7a458eb3109a7feb72580c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:37:01.820Z Insurer is estopped from belatedly disputing policy coverage after failing to raise or prove it before the Tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/legal-heirs-cannot-claim-section-166-compensation-when-the-deceased-driver-was-solely-negl-123e513be7f24d678cf63099b1102dd6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:33:54.217Z Legal heirs cannot claim Section 166 compensation when the deceased driver was solely negligent. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-under-order-vii-rule-11-d-where-limitation-involves-mixed-ques-109d2d1b73f643a3b0276f7007a2a65f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:17:09.083Z A plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) where limitation involves mixed questions of fact and law. https://lawlens.in/stories/status-quo-injunction-restored-pending-trial-where-admitted-stream-obstruction-involved-di-006700bebb1a4c209820ad18299ea312/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:17:08.354Z Status quo injunction restored pending trial where admitted stream obstruction involved disputed factual claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/title-disputes-in-national-highway-acquisitions-must-be-referred-to-the-civil-court-under-54fd005e6f7a4ac993b13967fdb61dce/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:17:06.832Z Title disputes in National Highway acquisitions must be referred to the civil court under Section 3H(4). https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prolonged-consensual-relationship-without-fraudulent-intent-from-inception-does-not-cons-60bf0f76b1ff4f73adb10d6941d1c3b3/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:07:02.368Z A prolonged consensual relationship without fraudulent intent from inception does not constitute rape on promise of marriage. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-prima-facie-involvement-and-potential-witness-influence-arise-in-serious-9eec0f6ed24b4eb2aebfe865d9345aca/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T08:03:57.378Z Bail denied where prima facie involvement and potential witness influence arise in serious allegations involving a minor. https://lawlens.in/stories/macp-does-not-mandate-6-600-grade-pay-where-5-400-in-pb-2-and-pb-3-are-distinct-cd3de35adbc84e5b8845d0fece0545b9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T07:51:56.988Z MACP does not mandate ₹6,600 grade pay where ₹5,400 in PB-2 and PB-3 are distinct. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-modified-to-10-lakh-with-6-interest-while-preserving-the-insurers-recovery-ri-03dc1f4d150c47139cb9579f4c297fdf/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T07:47:24.546Z Compensation modified to ₹10 lakh with 6% interest, while preserving the insurer’s recovery rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-hc-declines-cbi-probe-into-alleged-palani-temple-land-sale-fraud-says-cb-cid-invest-a89a913b5d754ba59a7b19fd43212b00/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T07:43:27.568Z Madras HC declines CBI probe into alleged Palani temple land-sale fraud, says CB-CID investigation is progressing https://lawlens.in/stories/a-criminal-revision-barred-by-limitation-cannot-be-entertained-without-express-condonation-5e10caa07f1045098cb13268ddc7790b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T07:36:30.744Z A criminal revision barred by limitation cannot be entertained without express condonation of delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/rajasthan-high-court-sets-aside-arbitral-award-for-deciding-disputed-claims-without-framin-d2874162257f4c829690d34934202919/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T07:23:49.118Z Rajasthan High Court sets aside arbitral award for deciding disputed claims without framing issues or recording evidence https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-substitute-technical-judgment-for-competent-authorities-absent-proven-illega-2c762254864842c69512533e19c4c702/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T07:23:02.153Z Courts cannot substitute technical judgment for competent authorities absent proven illegality, arbitrariness, or rights violation. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-observes-compassionate-appointment-schemes-can-violate-articles-14-and-1-e358b618876f46b7902e1a74becc3618/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T07:13:17.211Z Madras High Court observes compassionate appointment schemes can violate Articles 14 and 16, upholds rejection of claim https://lawlens.in/stories/after-20-years-in-prison-delhi-hc-orders-life-convicts-immediate-release-condemning-mechan-e27f29424cce4bf4beac290b79224301/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:48:13.490Z After 20 years in prison, Delhi HC orders life convict’s immediate release, condemning mechanical Sentence Review Board rejections https://lawlens.in/stories/cat-upholds-railways-decision-to-reserve-200-group-d-vacancies-for-low-vision-candidates-e-a1928541414448baa46d7014ebf1c57a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:38:31.096Z CAT upholds Railway’s decision to reserve 200 Group-D vacancies for low-vision candidates, excluding 100% blind applicants based on job safety requirements https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-availability-of-promotional-vacancies-does-not-confer-a-right-to-retrospective-promot-d4b54565fba8465e8e1a918052d97bd7/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:38:31.016Z Mere availability of promotional vacancies does not confer a right to retrospective promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/higher-or-different-qualifications-do-not-satisfy-prescribed-eligibility-requirements-abse-3c39f3ced87b40eda0fc152060df40df/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:38:28.571Z Higher or different qualifications do not satisfy prescribed eligibility requirements absent recognised equivalence. https://lawlens.in/stories/re-engagement-requires-prescribed-qualifications-on-the-relevant-eligibility-date-regardle-89d777ba292e4f6a8290043dab6940a1/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:38:28.339Z Re-engagement requires prescribed qualifications on the relevant eligibility date, regardless of past service. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-application-is-premature-where-six-months-have-not-elapsed-after-filing-the-departmenta-6aea833254114866b3028f0961177ca3/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:38:25.349Z An application is premature where six months have not elapsed after filing the departmental representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-pending-representations-by-a-reasoned-speaking-order-withi-5e7bf04664dd4a81b98b489947e44157/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:38:19.881Z Competent authority must decide pending representations by a reasoned, speaking order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-declined-merits-adjudication-on-cadre-allocation-issues-pending-before-the-high-c-54e200013eda4516b524242b2c6dbb42/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:38:14.246Z Tribunal declined merits adjudication on cadre allocation issues pending before the High Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/selection-grade-after-eight-years-entitles-employees-to-second-and-third-macps-at-18-and-2-ddeb836c162241d5989b9c5d19d91a44/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:38:10.990Z Selection grade after eight years entitles employees to second and third MACPs at 18 and 28 years. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-service-rule-amendments-cannot-retrospectively-impose-new-conditions-for-withho-ff15da67dbeb454ea599f940189af654/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:30:21.532Z Subsequent service-rule amendments cannot retrospectively impose new conditions for withholding accrued increments. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-courts-cannot-demand-unrelated-police-statistics-while-scrutinizing-a-charge-sheet-d39ace4056e74e66bf8527779c193a0b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:08:07.378Z Trial courts cannot demand unrelated police statistics while scrutinizing a charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-will-not-reappreciate-labour-court-evidence-absent-perversity-or-patent-error-b7d3f40d29c14162bf64718a0b155f69/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T06:07:41.817Z Writ courts will not reappreciate Labour Court evidence absent perversity or patent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-order-further-investigation-when-an-unverified-corporate-bank-account-determine-96374387f5744a7a917b642d533c4f5d/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:51:58.532Z Courts may order further investigation when an unverified corporate bank account determines a director’s criminal liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/doctor-accused-of-using-different-dates-of-birth-for-mbbs-eligibility-and-an-extra-year-in-9ebccc5cca204199a63c6fffbcf75796/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:51:52.498Z Doctor accused of using different dates of birth for MBBS eligibility and an extra year in service must face trial, J&K High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-jurisdiction-permits-quashing-personal-non-compoundable-offences-after-genuine-co-6f6e332f16054a3dbe1b6157b6b5ca14/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:51:35.374Z Inherent jurisdiction permits quashing personal, non-compoundable offences after genuine compromise and remote conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-a-pending-or-proposed-complaint-only-transport-authorities-may-release-vehicles-sei-1f89ca2864974493b8a6fec4ce8dfdac/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:51:17.953Z Absent a pending or proposed complaint, only Transport Authorities may release vehicles seized under the Motor Vehicles Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-overlapping-fir-need-not-be-quashed-when-duplicate-investigation-can-be-avoided-94248d1cbed443e3bfab618d635b3f06/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:51:12.892Z An overlapping FIR need not be quashed when duplicate investigation can be avoided. https://lawlens.in/stories/tenants-are-estopped-from-challenging-their-landlords-title-or-the-validity-of-the-underly-68f619e3d01c409fa15ae8287d02a57d/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:48:45.029Z Tenants are estopped from challenging their landlord’s title or the validity of the underlying mutation. https://lawlens.in/stories/suppression-of-material-facts-disentitles-a-litigant-to-relief-under-article-226-e5f99bcbe6cc40cd99900f2299b25d03/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:48:41.993Z Suppression of material facts disentitles a litigant to relief under Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/defamation-requires-publication-to-a-third-party-communication-solely-to-the-person-defame-fd8e9d458a834fe0a6c5fcd5b5933e02/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:48:41.886Z Defamation requires publication to a third party; communication solely to the person defamed is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-can-enforce-admitted-supply-liabilities-disputed-claims-require-recourse-b234af8b726447e2b428d1a38ea81fa4/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:48:38.914Z Writ jurisdiction can enforce admitted supply liabilities; disputed claims require recourse to appropriate legal remedies. https://lawlens.in/stories/excise-inspectors-lack-statutory-authority-to-issue-liquor-vend-notices-under-section-4-of-90c0cfc83ffa48d7956cfaec44cfef88/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:48:36.569Z Excise Inspectors lack statutory authority to issue liquor-vend notices under Section 4 of the Excise Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-fir-cannot-be-quashed-merely-on-allegations-of-counterblast-amid-disputed-factual-issue-9aa82331f5724ef7abb19892aef6d967/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:48:34.771Z An FIR cannot be quashed merely on allegations of counterblast amid disputed factual issues. https://lawlens.in/stories/prosecution-of-armed-forces-personnel-in-disturbed-areas-requires-prior-afspa-sanction-a65886dc78594cad9374b51519326dcc/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:48:26.493Z Prosecution of armed forces personnel in disturbed areas requires prior AFSPA sanction. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-quashed-for-relying-on-concluded-firs-and-failing-to-inform-detenue-o-70e3db1cc75b480893fa6b9f1b9727ad/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:48:25.066Z Preventive detention quashed for relying on concluded FIRs and failing to inform detenue of right to represent to detaining authority https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-38-day-delay-and-suppression-of-anticipatory-bail-order-vitiate-preventive-det-8cb18e5f303a43c3bc2b127c963ea1a0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:48:24.158Z Unexplained 38-day delay and suppression of anticipatory bail order vitiate preventive detention, rules J&K High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-conditions-cannot-be-judicially-invalidated-absent-arbitrariness-favoritism-or-a-ta-3ede72190ade49108aacfd93ab7c79e9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:48:21.419Z Tender conditions cannot be judicially invalidated absent arbitrariness, favoritism, or a tailor-made exclusionary design. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-directed-to-decide-pending-representations-by-a-reasoned-speaking-order-within-bef9e0ae883a486e9172e930d7200da0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T05:24:18.215Z Respondents directed to decide pending representations by a reasoned, speaking order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-reappreciate-departmental-evidence-absent-perversity-procedural-ill-115f834d73cd4c35ba3dcc47e994b5a7/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:40:49.959Z Judicial review cannot reappreciate departmental evidence absent perversity, procedural illegality, or natural justice violation. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-face-of-t-56f4ba39f7fa4943a2b6404ae67a5fd9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:40:41.924Z Review jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence absent an error apparent on the face of the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/temple-devotees-cannot-appoint-or-remove-the-priest-where-temple-management-vests-in-the-s-ac9dfba70ad04da7982bacb8e28d865e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:40:25.986Z Temple devotees cannot appoint or remove the priest where temple management vests in the State. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-or-disturb-concurrent-findings-absent-app-bc357aa194324a35b4f9991968bc7990/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:40:21.714Z Review jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence or disturb concurrent findings absent apparent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/custodial-death-magisterial-inquiries-can-identify-those-responsible-and-examine-foul-play-9ca88e64d9ae411bae04989042e12e09/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:40:10.900Z Custodial-death magisterial inquiries can identify those responsible and examine foul play, Madhya Pradesh HC holds https://lawlens.in/stories/borrowers-illegal-re-entry-cannot-defeat-sarfaesi-possession-order-mp-high-court-directs-a-d2b70aa1ae5a45f1969f82c21b8b1e42/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:40:10.552Z Borrower’s illegal re-entry cannot defeat SARFAESI possession order; MP High Court directs authorities to restore bank’s possession https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-trial-was-likely-to-be-prolonged-without-meri-eef574776912441cafde1e1cdf93cf0c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:40:02.887Z Bail granted after charge-sheet filing where trial was likely to be prolonged, without merits determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-jurisdiction-may-quash-settled-firs-where-regulatory-violations-lack-ingredients-514440056d30440199da6a0c1dd0fe2f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:40:02.740Z Inherent jurisdiction may quash settled FIRs where regulatory violations lack ingredients of breach of trust, cheating, or conspiracy. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-petition-under-section-528-bnss-cannot-quash-an-fir-without-the-charge-sheet-and-cogniza-0ac611c074ec4c25ad98418dacdf7ccd/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:39:25.411Z A petition under Section 528 BNSS cannot quash an FIR without the charge-sheet and cognizance order. https://lawlens.in/stories/withheld-transporter-payments-require-a-reasoned-decision-with-refund-upon-proof-of-comple-3b39d5b7c26d47f6b86858279d4af69f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:39:22.944Z Withheld transporter payments require a reasoned decision, with refund upon proof of complete delivery. https://lawlens.in/stories/cancellation-of-a-letter-of-intent-and-forfeiture-of-security-are-invalid-for-delay-not-at-b781ffc3628d4a8791701bcfb69db7f1/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:39:20.222Z Cancellation of a Letter of Intent and forfeiture of security are invalid for delay not attributable to the bidder. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-must-be-reconsidered-after-verifying-an-official-clarification-disproving-th-aa4743505a94464a826c2b27c4e10fa2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:39:08.621Z Reinstatement must be reconsidered after verifying an official clarification disproving the alleged forged caste certificate. https://lawlens.in/stories/educational-authorities-must-correct-clerical-photograph-errors-after-verifying-original-a-bbe683f3f9c54e4cb497e78935e02803/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:33:49.448Z Educational authorities must correct clerical photograph errors after verifying original admission records. https://lawlens.in/stories/daily-wage-workers-appointed-by-jan-bhagidari-samiti-without-state-permission-are-not-enti-5d1d3b6819414757b913e97868794800/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:33:45.359Z Daily-wage workers appointed by Jan Bhagidari Samiti without State permission are not entitled to Sthayi Karmi status. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-shall-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-in-fixed-deposit-3aa893c35a4f4a6e8738eb5c70adf253/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:33:42.952Z Bank accounts shall be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/31-week-pregnancy-with-fibroid-uterus-madhya-pradesh-high-court-refuses-termination-after-068a9506f45349f7981402fc6d35d83b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:33:40.297Z 31-week pregnancy with fibroid uterus: Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses termination after medical board finds procedure unsafe https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-linked-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-amounts-remain-secured-in-22214ec0efe2495da81545cfc2793b98/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:33:38.810Z Cyber-fraud-linked bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-account-must-be-unfrozen-while-the-disputed-amount-is-secured-in-fixed-deposit-dac7ddc395324dada777869a54fdc544/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:33:38.179Z A bank account must be unfrozen while the disputed amount is secured in fixed deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-retaining-disputed-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-pending-ma-8122f08a964247a19bd9cd177901d5b2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:33:38.157Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while retaining disputed amounts in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders within three months. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-corruption-case-where-investigation-was-substantially-complete-and-f737d40027c644c48d6f68e7c11e2ffa/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:33:37.635Z Regular bail granted in corruption case where investigation was substantially complete and tampering risk absent. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-linked-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-amounts-remain-secured-in-e753e9b1fc924646a612c32b8cccd0f3/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:33:36.727Z Cyber-fraud-linked bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-considering-the-prosecutrixs-majority-and-relationship-related-d-e7eb23ca5f9a41bc88b5dcab68ee1a26/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T04:33:29.560Z Anticipatory bail granted considering the prosecutrix’s majority and relationship-related dispute.