https://lawlens.in/stories/an-exclusive-jurisdiction-clause-can-establish-that-the-designated-arbitration-venue-is-no-1e85f691d6cd4581b5ffe72b410aa992/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T15:31:02.465Z An exclusive jurisdiction clause can establish that the designated arbitration venue is not the juridical seat. https://lawlens.in/stories/developer-cannot-seek-de-registration-of-society-by-citing-construction-irregularities-he-8023c407907c4141a03e8c2fcd6a8730/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T14:31:38.321Z Developer cannot seek de-registration of society by citing construction irregularities he caused, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/managerial-status-under-section-2-s-does-not-require-power-to-sanction-leave-or-dismiss-em-7e95691a05fe443b8aff18fd9dad0149/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T14:29:19.672Z Managerial status under Section 2(s) does not require power to sanction leave or dismiss employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-ordinarily-unavailable-where-an-efficacious-statutory-appeal-exists-a-428c347a0475426f9bb2a143032477fe/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T14:28:36.210Z Writ jurisdiction is ordinarily unavailable where an efficacious statutory appeal exists absent exceptional circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-enquiry-is-confined-to-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-8042d2928fbf4ab0ad807250a63d2a04/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T14:27:15.043Z Section 11 enquiry is confined to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/parties-accepting-securities-as-void-cannot-subsequently-transfer-or-transact-them-with-th-a37961bb1ff3431f9204ca21927984ea/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T14:18:21.390Z Parties accepting securities as void cannot subsequently transfer or transact them with third parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/written-statement-delay-cannot-be-decided-without-a-definitive-finding-on-the-summons-serv-ef085b5c3cac4519b7dea727e6db9e7e/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T13:53:58.739Z Written-statement delay cannot be decided without a definitive finding on the summons-service date. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-39-year-delay-in-implementing-reinstatement-award-delhi-hc-grants-6-lakh-compensatio-5af438080b344fd8857e412a9d446377/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T13:53:56.887Z After 39-year delay in implementing reinstatement award, Delhi HC grants ₹6 lakh compensation and ₹1 lakh costs to retired worker https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-court-must-reconsider-charges-independently-uninfluenced-by-revisional-courts-merits-112250c7f8d045f794b57d2ea2d7f7cf/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T13:50:44.148Z Trial Court Must Reconsider Charges Independently, Uninfluenced by Revisional Court’s Merits Observations https://lawlens.in/stories/doctor-to-face-trial-for-allegedly-terminating-minors-pregnancy-without-guardian-consent-a-93c861977dd94bc68b355294f6e35ae3/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T13:01:32.965Z Doctor to Face Trial for Allegedly Terminating Minor’s Pregnancy Without Guardian Consent and Failing to Report Under POCSO https://lawlens.in/stories/severe-injuries-alone-cannot-negate-an-accidental-fall-constituting-an-untoward-railway-in-8009e3ae3fcf46fa9406e14ae76cd07d/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:45:11.208Z Severe injuries alone cannot negate an accidental fall constituting an untoward railway incident. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-cannot-unilaterally-freeze-customer-accounts-absent-statutory-authority-or-competent-c8e05c5d425b40ae88bfaac69b82c4f7/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:44:33.303Z Banks cannot unilaterally freeze customer accounts absent statutory authority or competent-authority directions. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-non-recovery-of-a-journey-ticket-does-not-disqualify-a-bona-fide-railway-passenger-b2eeaa7cdca145ca91b1e53b1f30400c/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:42:56.404Z Mere non-recovery of a journey ticket does not disqualify a bona fide railway passenger. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-purchaser-under-registered-agreement-to-sell-and-gpa-may-recover-possession-from-the-ten-76380e03d8654410946e40f4240472ff/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:33:57.200Z A purchaser under registered Agreement to Sell and GPA may recover possession from the tenant as landlord. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-payment-of-sale-consideration-does-not-invalidate-a-registered-sale-intended-to-transf-73c08763ee7d4b76bb31df98ca6e75ec/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:31:53.133Z Non-payment of sale consideration does not invalidate a registered sale intended to transfer ownership. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-supporting-findings-that-an-employee-was-no-98a261d4a5d24fc98523833c3a757862/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:30:42.632Z Writ jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence supporting findings that an employee was not a workman and voluntarily resigned. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-membership-and-resolution-disputes-do-not-bar-section-9-interim-protection-for-app-bac7ebbf723c4073a38c5bd4d998bc50/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:19:34.276Z Pending membership and resolution disputes do not bar Section 9 interim protection for approved redevelopment. https://lawlens.in/stories/certificates-of-vending-do-not-authorize-vending-in-designated-no-vending-or-no-hawking-zo-f6a15c7f5c5948e485c2f7d81bc8c974/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:18:44.667Z Certificates of Vending do not authorize vending in designated no-vending or no-hawking zones. https://lawlens.in/stories/provisional-certificates-of-vending-do-not-confer-rights-to-fixed-vending-sites-4419493932d542d69d368716a66a68cb/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:17:47.785Z Provisional certificates of vending do not confer rights to fixed vending sites. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-jurisdiction-cannot-address-pay-fixation-absent-a-specific-operative-direction-6fe1de08a31b44e2952d3199c108c34d/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:17:13.018Z Contempt jurisdiction cannot address pay fixation absent a specific operative direction. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-complaint-suppressing-an-earlier-fir-was-a-retaliatory-counterblast-supreme-court-12e12b89367e4878b51080cebcd3045c/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:06:05.115Z Belated complaint suppressing an earlier FIR was a retaliatory counterblast; Supreme Court quashes proceedings against entire family https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-acquittal-on-benefit-of-doubt-is-not-acquittal-on-technical-grounds-under-rule-12-571421119ead4dc889cf89879724d0f9/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:03:43.870Z Criminal acquittal on benefit of doubt is not acquittal on technical grounds under Rule 12. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25-b-8-revision-cannot-substitute-the-rent-controllers-factual-findings-on-bona-fi-c0315131b86c4bba8908485179f20d6d/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:03:32.883Z Section 25-B(8) revision cannot substitute the Rent Controller’s factual findings on bona fide requirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-during-attempted-robbery-without-intent-to-kill-constitutes-culpable-homicide-not-mu-b76f42e28b914d7dbbb58dfbf5ab2eeb/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:03:31.445Z Death during attempted robbery without intent to kill constitutes culpable homicide, not murder, under Section 304 Part II IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/proposed-reconstruction-does-not-negate-bona-fide-residential-requirement-under-section-14-3286591457734a2d917b3bf4609a58e7/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T12:03:25.860Z Proposed reconstruction does not negate bona fide residential requirement under Section 14(1)(e). https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-lays-down-seven-step-test-for-examining-patent-claims-involving-mental-ac-fde0e6ff735a4f8791e5d8db73bb5dc0/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T11:50:12.058Z Delhi High Court lays down seven-step test for examining patent claims involving mental acts under Section 3(m) https://lawlens.in/stories/constructive-res-judicata-does-not-bar-promotion-claims-contingent-on-success-in-earlier-p-2eb75af276d042d880fd86b13624c5dd/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T11:50:03.279Z Constructive res judicata does not bar promotion claims contingent on success in earlier promotion proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-directs-afcons-jv-to-keep-nearly-400-crore-in-bank-guarantees-alive-whil-cd56d921254b4d4eb8ab546f5165a343/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T11:38:56.836Z Bombay High Court directs Afcons JV to keep nearly ₹400 crore in bank guarantees alive while ONGC challenges arbitral award https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-withdrawn-with-liberty-to-file-fresh-appeals-incorporating-necessary-amendments-3e793d155fd648d98f1cf1183f809dbe/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T11:36:43.657Z Appeals withdrawn with liberty to file fresh appeals incorporating necessary amendments. https://lawlens.in/stories/imported-photocopier-modules-merely-kitted-to-customer-specifications-do-not-amount-to-man-f43a73910d2b4171afdd9faf2cd113f6/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T11:25:39.991Z Imported photocopier modules merely “kitted” to customer specifications do not amount to manufacture, Supreme Court rules＿日本 https://lawlens.in/stories/a-mere-police-complaint-does-not-constitute-taking-steps-to-prosecute-under-the-bipartite-d570783141cb410c81547de4b45cf642/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T11:19:50.155Z A mere police complaint does not constitute taking steps to prosecute under the Bipartite Settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tenant-is-estopped-from-challenging-the-landlords-title-or-sale-deed-after-admitting-the-f99810a13d17488baf03632595ec0801/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T11:18:32.224Z A tenant is estopped from challenging the landlord’s title or sale deed after admitting the landlord-tenant relationship. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-signatory-becomes-a-veritable-party-where-its-performance-is-integral-to-the-underly-7168c0945d994223a9e7b29ed4313b8a/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T11:14:06.261Z A non-signatory becomes a veritable party where its performance is integral to the underlying contract. https://lawlens.in/stories/rcs-must-consider-delayed-self-draw-regularisation-applications-and-forward-compliant-reco-6c0b0bf3d775448dabe06cec641694e5/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T11:01:49.012Z RCS must consider delayed self-draw regularisation applications and forward compliant recommendations to the DDA. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-arbitration-agreement-and-party-consensus-warrant-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-c80d2e791416465495a4082a2714f110/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T11:01:35.919Z A valid arbitration agreement and party consensus warrant appointment of a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6). https://lawlens.in/stories/suspension-cannot-continue-beyond-three-months-unless-the-charge-sheet-is-issued-and-serve-be9f5c7ddd22476ba9dc3a8f4446fa0e/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T10:50:43.222Z Suspension cannot continue beyond three months unless the charge-sheet is issued and served within that period. https://lawlens.in/stories/pocso-conviction-requires-satisfactory-proof-that-the-victim-was-below-eighteen-ba0b766d027041a9aaf36d60116e6df1/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T09:28:59.046Z POCSO conviction requires satisfactory proof that the victim was below eighteen. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-arbitration-agreement-and-party-consensus-warrant-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-d1e48378021e4b8ab58daa63ace92873/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T09:26:59.092Z A valid arbitration agreement and party consensus warrant appointment of a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6). https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-prosecutrixs-testimony-sustains-rape-conviction-despite-delayed-reporting-and-d-12edb783b6d44662a6847f2b6e7d206a/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T09:13:59.872Z A credible prosecutrix’s testimony sustains rape conviction despite delayed reporting and defective investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-knifes-dimensions-under-the-arms-rules-do-not-determine-whether-it-is-a-deadly-weapon-un-21105f5f4736468a85fec97b12e55e25/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T09:13:58.721Z A knife’s dimensions under the Arms Rules do not determine whether it is a deadly weapon under Section 397 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bona-fide-contemplation-of-urgent-interim-relief-exempts-commercial-suits-from-pre-insti-f82d5237e33c42e1a8d3b73874de4af0/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T08:05:48.602Z A bona fide contemplation of urgent interim relief exempts commercial suits from pre-institution mediation. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-37-appellate-review-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-or-disturb-a-reasonably-possible-6f317c9abc6e49fe9d798629cea7e211/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:57:49.138Z Section 37 appellate review cannot reappreciate evidence or disturb a reasonably possible arbitral finding. https://lawlens.in/stories/claimants-must-prove-offending-vehicle-involvement-on-a-preponderance-of-probabilities-a-c-91c8560121264cc5832be2a86131d099/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:47:12.168Z Claimants must prove offending vehicle involvement on a preponderance of probabilities; a charge-sheet alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-technical-seat-allocation-error-cannot-defeat-registration-of-a-validly-allotted-and-joi-c266b0f38c5948e4ad24b17848ca91dc/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:45:19.675Z A technical seat-allocation error cannot defeat registration of a validly allotted and joined DNB candidate. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-reappraise-court-martial-findings-where-proceedings-are-fair-and-suffic-55e43788c10045a5aca83be47bba4a42/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:37:22.963Z High Courts cannot reappraise court-martial findings where proceedings are fair and sufficient evidence supports conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/assessment-passed-despite-high-court-stay-cannot-be-justified-by-portal-limitations-gujara-5458a989700e4b11ac4f9a1e8019f96b/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:15:08.372Z Assessment passed despite High Court stay cannot be justified by portal limitations; Gujarat High Court quashes reassessment and directs use of Section 264 powers https://lawlens.in/stories/purely-factual-disputes-over-land-acquisition-measurements-are-not-amenable-to-writ-jurisd-3bc844b3737f47deba9f971a641c3ea6/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:14:34.539Z Purely factual disputes over land-acquisition measurements are not amenable to writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/income-tax-returns-filed-after-the-accident-cannot-be-discarded-when-assessing-the-decease-6230ee5f20704c7bb53f26ffca3f6af2/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:14:08.498Z Income-tax returns filed after the accident cannot be discarded when assessing the deceased’s income. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-liquor-licence-fee-instalments-confer-no-entitlement-to-corresponding-liquor-suppl-3c905c75b68d494799675c889a2b6987/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:13:50.237Z Delayed liquor licence-fee instalments confer no entitlement to corresponding liquor supply or refund. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-cannot-avoid-liability-for-driving-licence-breach-without-adducing-supporting-evid-49b2c3c9515b4faea1113872152fd6ab/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:13:33.364Z Insurer cannot avoid liability for driving-licence breach without adducing supporting evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-for-homemakers-must-account-for-income-future-prospects-and-fu-49fca4b85b954725970e84ed13922992/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:13:22.619Z Motor accident compensation for homemakers must account for income, future prospects, and functional disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/undeclared-passenger-baggage-cannot-be-re-exported-through-section-125-redemption-delhi-hi-2de18cc471654c8c9b405cf73c0fa672/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:12:27.352Z Undeclared passenger baggage cannot be re-exported through Section 125 redemption, Delhi High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-contractual-stipulation-a-purchaser-cannot-unilaterally-pass-through-third-party-li-51ed43ed12f441728518e41b081d96a7/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:11:45.364Z Absent contractual stipulation, a purchaser cannot unilaterally pass through third-party liquidated damages to its supplier. https://lawlens.in/stories/below-knee-amputation-rendered-the-truck-driver-100-functionally-disabled-for-loss-of-earn-719792c97be841aa886fa21d74fbcbb3/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:11:33.542Z Below-knee amputation rendered the truck driver 100% functionally disabled for loss-of-earning-capacity assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/exception-4-to-section-300-ipc-is-unavailable-where-the-accused-returns-armed-after-a-cool-2b8fa0b015f84b80ac5e33cf96fc874b/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:11:33.309Z Exception 4 to Section 300 IPC is unavailable where the accused returns armed after a cooling-off interval. https://lawlens.in/stories/retired-employees-claiming-delayed-pay-scale-parity-are-limited-to-notional-fixation-for-p-017541e8e9984da9bce6399afce3fea4/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:11:05.688Z Retired employees claiming delayed pay-scale parity are limited to notional fixation for pensionary benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-acquittal-on-benefit-of-doubt-does-not-invalidate-concluded-departmental-proceedi-25666f9a21e143d995f94b7d0962091d/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:10:38.418Z Criminal acquittal on benefit of doubt does not invalidate concluded departmental proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-indemnify-goods-vehicle-occupants-when-they-are-goods-owners-or-policy-covere-d0db6d6ba9f54ac3b43bce8c0dbcee06/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:10:24.840Z Insurer must indemnify goods-vehicle occupants when they are goods owners or policy-covered loaders. https://lawlens.in/stories/city-planner-cannot-cancel-building-permission-after-construction-begins-rules-mp-high-cou-42331b0105dc483bb4acb50d3a7603c6/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:08:33.932Z City planner cannot cancel building permission after construction begins, rules MP High Court; permit restored to developer https://lawlens.in/stories/compromise-in-a-non-compoundable-section-307-offence-may-justify-sentence-reduction-while-6d8d2fc0be5e45d0a303f159e9fd8e0b/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:08:16.331Z Compromise in a non-compoundable Section 307 offence may justify sentence reduction, while conviction remains affirmed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compromise-in-a-non-compoundable-section-307-offence-may-justify-reducing-sentence-to-th-14f644dbe6914b4da380011c4a10ab5c/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:07:00.762Z A compromise in a non-compoundable Section 307 offence may justify reducing sentence to the period undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-quash-rape-prosecutions-under-inherent-jurisdiction-solely-on-the-basis-13ca42b53de643849030c20ed5baaaa8/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:06:11.428Z High Courts cannot quash rape prosecutions under inherent jurisdiction solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-appellate-authorities-must-pass-reasoned-speaking-orders-addressing-every-gro-49912b3e8e73488ea05c4b257088fbf4/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:04:09.469Z Disciplinary appellate authorities must pass reasoned, speaking orders addressing every ground raised in appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-where-allegations-were-general-and-custodial-interrogation-was-u-8c55fdba1abc4555b4bb260f038389c9/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:04:09.116Z Anticipatory bail granted where allegations were general and custodial interrogation was unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-is-unavailable-where-the-employees-natural-death-falls-outside-s-4606472f46324e9fb9cde5d6c98106d5/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T07:04:05.405Z Compassionate appointment is unavailable where the employee’s natural death falls outside specified policy contingencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-high-court-quashes-extortion-case-against-police-officers-stresses-mandatory-hearing-be-06299b51c81d4e049deaa2eb6b603e20/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:56:24.134Z MP High Court quashes extortion case against police officers, stresses mandatory hearing before summons under BNSS in official-duty complaints https://lawlens.in/stories/police-and-executive-authorities-cannot-adjudicate-private-property-disputes-or-dispossess-89da9cab632a4386a7f632e8a37a02ca/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:53:35.675Z Police and executive authorities cannot adjudicate private property disputes or dispossess parties without court orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-single-simple-injury-on-a-non-vital-body-part-does-not-establish-attempt-to-murder-ec0e3674db1d47fb92976dfda0efbc1f/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:51:29.467Z A single simple injury on a non-vital body part does not establish attempt to murder. https://lawlens.in/stories/undiverted-agricultural-land-may-be-valued-for-residential-potential-subject-to-appropriat-27e523d6658443bf869696370eb06b27/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:49:47.459Z Undiverted agricultural land may be valued for residential potential, subject to appropriate development deductions. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-non-consideration-of-an-order-xli-rule-27-application-does-not-warrant-review-absent-e7fcd4d3e876440290c016ceda3f0963/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:49:27.799Z Mere non-consideration of an Order XLI Rule 27 application does not warrant review absent apparent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/undiverted-agricultural-land-may-be-valued-according-to-its-residential-development-potent-8b056c55c68a4391b23f559a0dfe5373/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:48:09.964Z Undiverted agricultural land may be valued according to its residential development potential at acquisition. https://lawlens.in/stories/actual-land-use-diversion-is-unnecessary-when-assessing-lands-development-potential-for-co-c0a025df2090456290c8c5ce6b780405/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:48:06.704Z Actual land-use diversion is unnecessary when assessing land’s development potential for compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25f-violation-may-warrant-enhanced-compensation-instead-of-reinstatement-for-long-4d832e3a98b3444caf324f3cc698e2cf/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:46:15.625Z Section 25F violation may warrant enhanced compensation instead of reinstatement for long-serving part-time workers. https://lawlens.in/stories/irrigation-infrastructure-and-standing-trees-must-be-separately-compensated-in-land-acquis-c343ba332605428483a4016e8d3ae420/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:44:43.698Z Irrigation infrastructure and standing trees must be separately compensated in land acquisition, rules Madhya Pradesh High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/land-acquisition-compensation-must-separately-cover-standing-trees-and-irrigation-infrastr-45428f61f92e4a1d9140d0f4d3c86b5f/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:44:41.679Z Land acquisition compensation must separately cover standing trees and irrigation infrastructure, Madhya Pradesh High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/icici-bank-liable-for-7-81-lakh-cyber-fraud-loss-after-failing-to-send-mandatory-transacti-395d38d05e844c6280f732339c8caedb/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:43:17.665Z ICICI Bank liable for ₹7.81 lakh cyber-fraud loss after failing to send mandatory transaction alerts, TDSAT rules https://lawlens.in/stories/public-procuring-authorities-must-accommodate-bona-fide-bidders-excluded-by-acknowledged-p-d4105024bcd6420da210ee65c6aa23c8/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:34:39.824Z Public procuring authorities must accommodate bona fide bidders excluded by acknowledged portal glitches. https://lawlens.in/stories/assessment-bills-issued-without-statutory-procedure-must-remain-in-abeyance-pending-consid-752bb4adea9b4d47849184aca31c84e8/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:06:51.731Z Assessment bills issued without statutory procedure must remain in abeyance pending consideration of objections. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-powers-permit-quashing-of-cross-firs-where-parties-voluntarily-settle-their-dispu-2e1faf748f9b4ba3b95a82014b971b2f/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:06:36.801Z Inherent powers permit quashing of cross-FIRs where parties voluntarily settle their disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-release-of-title-deeds-is-justified-against-cash-security-where-the-secured-debt-i-5e41b1f5486240b59d2853d9ea51b3f5/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T05:03:26.355Z Interim release of title deeds is justified against cash security where the secured debt is prima facie extinguished. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-powers-permit-quashing-of-cross-firs-where-parties-voluntarily-settle-their-dispu-bedfcc39f40a431d9a26b36293e5f63a/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T04:42:59.559Z Inherent powers permit quashing of cross-FIRs where parties voluntarily settle their disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/electricity-theft-supplementary-bills-cannot-be-issued-without-hearing-on-assessment-perio-32414e5a1458421dab4d0225cad56c05/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:50:44.972Z Electricity theft supplementary bills cannot be issued without hearing on assessment period and computation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consumer-who-fails-to-appeal-a-supplementary-electricity-bill-cannot-challenge-it-in-a-r-d336169c4f63483b88a19e5ffd9628d6/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:50:34.028Z A consumer who fails to appeal a supplementary electricity bill cannot challenge it in a recovery suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/reformative-sentencing-warrants-reducing-a-first-time-young-offenders-imprisonment-to-cust-ceceec505a9f4f5a8e258162f9a75158/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:48:14.842Z Reformative sentencing warrants reducing a first-time young offender’s imprisonment to custody till rising of court. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-accepting-additional-premium-to-cover-a-driver-cannot-avoid-liability-for-the-driv-68954289db1642949b7c9979329c5c80/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:47:55.369Z Insurer accepting additional premium to cover a driver cannot avoid liability for the driver’s self-negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointees-selected-by-dot-before-bsnls-formation-are-entitled-to-gpf-benefi-cbf03198e33444ff8f2624598c77c151/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:46:54.655Z Compassionate appointees selected by DoT before BSNL’s formation are entitled to GPF benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/related-motor-accident-claims-may-be-transferred-for-joint-adjudication-to-avoid-conflicti-210f0165cd29410f8fe2e5606deec3e0/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:46:36.181Z Related motor accident claims may be transferred for joint adjudication to avoid conflicting negligence findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-prosecution-failed-to-prove-cruelty-instigation-or-abetment-beyond-565b02b7e9a54d0c883b71f2f0d684b7/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:45:08.810Z Acquittal upheld where prosecution failed to prove cruelty, instigation, or abetment beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-should-not-be-disturbed-absent-perversity-where-two-reasonable-views-arise-fr-73a9c10cc4bf49c0aeb71129ee55d511/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:44:41.570Z An acquittal should not be disturbed absent perversity where two reasonable views arise from the evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/suspicion-and-marital-quarrels-without-proximate-incitement-do-not-establish-abetment-of-s-dbfa8caefe0140eb907a69a226057968/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:44:34.156Z Suspicion and marital quarrels, without proximate incitement, do not establish abetment of suicide or cruelty. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-in-departmental-inquiries-where-findings-rest-on-3d3ce06286164f5c905260000a1b215f/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:43:16.341Z High Courts cannot reappreciate evidence in departmental inquiries where findings rest on some evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-appointment-of-a-presenting-officer-does-not-vitiate-departmental-inquiry-absent-demon-ee6cd54861b84353a298be50abd1fe69/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:40:09.294Z Non-appointment of a Presenting Officer does not vitiate departmental inquiry absent demonstrated prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-agreed-interest-section-34-cpc-does-not-authorize-15-compound-interest-refund-carri-0476b814d5224cdfb2f0340a15366b0e/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:39:45.041Z Absent agreed interest, Section 34 CPC does not authorize 15% compound interest; refund carries simple interest at 6%. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-court-cannot-overturn-a-section-15-assessment-solely-for-report-deficiencies-83a6ac1fd55a454c8a04279be9867534/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:39:12.983Z An appellate court cannot overturn a Section 15 assessment solely for report deficiencies without seeking fresh expert assistance. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-counsel-deleted-and-replaced-a-synopsis-after-judgment-was-reserved-madhya-pradesh-h-c3d644481af0425e9902d21dd65c8abe/ LawLens en 2026-08-05T01:38:55.357Z After counsel deleted and replaced a synopsis after judgment was reserved, Madhya Pradesh High Court orders digital filings cannot be removed without court permission https://lawlens.in/stories/pocso-section-29-presumption-arises-only-after-prosecution-establishes-foundational-facts-59f4f8debb034c71a9a2cdd9edc1ac41/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T16:19:11.485Z POCSO Section 29 presumption arises only after prosecution establishes foundational facts through reliable evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-156-3-relief-is-unwarranted-where-a-contractual-dispute-lacks-prima-facie-fraudule-024c501b127b4bdba6e3543e317df7b1/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T16:17:22.255Z Section 156(3) relief is unwarranted where a contractual dispute lacks prima facie fraudulent intent at inception. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-47-cpc-cannot-be-used-to-relitigate-issues-already-conclusively-decided-in-evictio-6f1f3c9cc524454b97d15aaa4ee03d35/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T15:45:02.784Z Section 47 CPC cannot be used to relitigate issues already conclusively decided in eviction proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/when-vacant-possession-after-construction-removal-is-sought-measuring-the-construction-by-2b4a37120b6f4dafa7f2b5ca29d7df4d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T15:43:53.354Z When vacant possession after construction removal is sought, measuring the construction by commissioner is unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/executing-court-can-address-property-preservation-disputes-pending-collectors-partition-bo-1a75dfdb44514f65b6f2db59b1bc0600/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T15:32:00.714Z Executing court can address property-preservation disputes pending Collector’s partition, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-registrar-becomes-functus-officio-after-rejecting-a-bifurcation-proposal-and-cannot-reop-dabb549fda774456a36e81fbcfda9a97/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T15:20:27.278Z A Registrar becomes functus officio after rejecting a bifurcation proposal and cannot reopen proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-not-be-exercised-against-pmla-attachment-orders-absent-manifest-j-ed9fb7b3fadf481ba80b2cc49305e949/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T15:18:48.114Z Writ jurisdiction should not be exercised against PMLA attachment orders absent manifest jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-prosecutions-may-be-quashed-where-omnibus-allegations-and-retaliatory-proceedi-67dc66aaf68f46e182e9d70f1ee0ce3a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:49:56.675Z Matrimonial prosecutions may be quashed where omnibus allegations and retaliatory proceedings constitute abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-give-reasoned-findings-on-section-28-a-limitation-vitiates-the-re-determination-16ae54ebce624882b4e1999f2af43bb4/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:49:31.191Z Failure to give reasoned findings on Section 28-A limitation vitiates the re-determination order. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-82-crpc-proclamation-proceedings-cannot-rest-on-warrants-issued-without-valid-serv-c897d9a4d0a64af1b466f971f6ecb894/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:48:51.262Z Section 82 CrPC proclamation proceedings cannot rest on warrants issued without valid service of summons. https://lawlens.in/stories/compromise-cannot-erase-culpable-homicide-case-after-fatal-shooting-during-unsafe-target-p-9cc3408401014acf861854429ff53988/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:48:32.839Z Compromise cannot erase culpable homicide case after fatal shooting during unsafe target practice, rules MP High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/section-50-and-52a-objections-requiring-trial-do-not-satisfy-section-37s-bail-standard-a56f73ae865849868b587dfea7f1746b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:45:25.142Z Section 50 and 52A objections requiring trial do not satisfy Section 37’s bail standard. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-police-inquiry-warrants-decision-on-the-complaint-not-judicial-direction-for-fir-r-0a5d813e45454a0db0636923448a48ac/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:44:43.937Z Pending police inquiry warrants decision on the complaint, not judicial direction for FIR registration. https://lawlens.in/stories/lending-a-non-transferable-iec-for-prohibited-imports-does-not-shield-the-holder-from-crim-0175fe41e0414a758393a7b63be1cc4c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:44:40.431Z Lending a non-transferable IEC for prohibited imports does not shield the holder from criminal liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-permit-an-accused-to-travel-abroad-for-employment-during-trial-subject-to-safeg-2f4e0685c8cb47eeb0cf75da55a6b4d0/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:12:19.979Z Courts may permit an accused to travel abroad for employment during trial subject to safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/daily-wage-employees-completing-ten-years-by-1-january-2006-are-entitled-to-regularisation-64cc6a61da89422d93e5d780715706d0/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:08:27.007Z Daily-wage employees completing ten years by 1 January 2006 are entitled to regularisation from completion of ten years. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-22-years-in-prison-supreme-court-acquits-man-convicted-on-shaky-eyewitness-evidence-c704f443db7840be97699d02b8cdb6b7/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T14:06:27.217Z After 22 years in prison, Supreme Court acquits man convicted on shaky eyewitness evidence and directs rehabilitation support https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-adopted-by-a-widow-is-deemed-her-deceased-husbands-adopted-son-and-inherits-his-pr-6f2d77abc05d48138c710bc2bee05507/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:53:11.213Z A child adopted by a widow is deemed her deceased husband’s adopted son and inherits his property. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-officer-holding-current-charge-may-initiate-disciplinary-proceedings-when-expressly-emp-5d9c557310234bdabcdaeae75b51b487/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:51:28.532Z An officer holding current charge may initiate disciplinary proceedings when expressly empowered under delegated authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-officer-holding-current-charge-may-initiate-disciplinary-proceedings-when-duly-empowere-5bec67d76b55434fbea0fad9a435855c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:50:55.343Z An officer holding current charge may initiate disciplinary proceedings when duly empowered under delegated authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-deposits-sourced-from-a-corporate-debtor-are-cirp-assets-payable-to-the-0a95d5e35656426685d75c868811820d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:47:52.041Z Anticipatory-bail deposits sourced from a corporate debtor are CIRP assets payable to the IRP. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-lodging-an-fir-cannot-defeat-a-motor-accident-claim-absent-evidence-of-fabricatio-c8b6588c4bb5492ab773e144bb5dd950/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:45:52.281Z Delay in lodging an FIR cannot defeat a motor accident claim absent evidence of fabrication. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-re-evaluate-examination-answer-keys-absent-clear-demonstrable-material-error-2955aaa2e9114200924f688c5300fb47/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:44:41.153Z Courts cannot re-evaluate examination answer keys absent clear, demonstrable material error. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-investigation-was-complete-the-accused-had-no-antecedents-and-custodial-b84528957d2d4bc78802257c63ad0a80/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:44:37.076Z Bail granted where investigation was complete, the accused had no antecedents, and custodial interrogation was unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-under-the-sc-st-act-absent-criminal-antecedents-flight-risk-or-likeli-7eec4ea119e449fab9a1d95d63479ba7/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:44:11.936Z Regular bail granted under the SC/ST Act absent criminal antecedents, flight risk, or likelihood of witness tampering. https://lawlens.in/stories/sale-of-flats-held-as-investment-is-taxable-as-capital-gains-not-business-income-b25c8fdbf60f4f38a08556b3e2328c93/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:42:29.563Z Sale of flats held as investment is taxable as capital gains, not business income. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unconstitutional-subvention-scheme-creates-no-continuing-entitlement-to-payments-for-th-1dc045eb16f641f18479acd7b691942e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:41:06.036Z An unconstitutional subvention scheme creates no continuing entitlement to payments for the remaining course period. https://lawlens.in/stories/discharging-a-police-employee-merely-because-a-criminal-case-was-pending-was-illegal-supre-3adc6439d40e40aea06639c2690a78e8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:40:39.577Z Discharging a police employee merely because a criminal case was pending was illegal; Supreme Court awards ₹5 lakh compensation https://lawlens.in/stories/evidence-based-disciplinary-punishment-in-armed-forces-warrants-judicial-restraint-absent-ed3ee912e5d34a1b9312b4d1b2488f28/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:25:40.714Z Evidence-based disciplinary punishment in armed forces warrants judicial restraint absent perversity or disproportionality. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-declines-review-of-eviction-order-amid-conflicting-supreme-court-views-on-1c1ec6aa7fc8408fac147a91fa6f156e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:12:51.507Z Delhi High Court declines review of eviction order amid conflicting Supreme Court views on 2013 Waqf law amendment https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-arbitration-agreement-and-party-consensus-warrant-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-aee6751df16e45219c9e4b894d7c3785/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:08:27.237Z A valid arbitration agreement and party consensus warrant appointment of a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6). https://lawlens.in/stories/material-subsequent-events-affecting-bona-fide-requirement-warrant-leave-to-defend-in-evic-b891c224322d4e47841affa81395b74d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:07:45.847Z Material subsequent events affecting bona fide requirement warrant leave to defend in eviction proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-against-a-magistrates-acquittal-is-to-be-treated-as-a-victim-appeal-before-the-s-43ea52d180b3497299b00d7c4677fe52/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:04:27.940Z An appeal against a Magistrate’s acquittal is to be treated as a victim appeal before the Sessions Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/factories-act-prosecutions-filed-beyond-three-months-of-the-inspectors-knowledge-are-barre-ef56d540d90c43b9b2a9fe398bdf8b31/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:04:27.461Z Factories Act prosecutions filed beyond three months of the Inspector’s knowledge are barred by limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-overturned-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonably-possible-1312e46bde0d4f719d330cbef2cb0cce/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:03:21.554Z Acquittal cannot be overturned where the trial court’s view is reasonably possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-findings-of-fact-cannot-be-disturbed-in-second-appeal-absent-perversity-or-a-su-7ff5c2b9b57246e2a1ca8f1471589539/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:00:24.425Z Concurrent findings of fact cannot be disturbed in second appeal absent perversity or a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonable-and-prosecution-ev-5f096eba7db7426d9ffcb6d3fd92dbf3/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T13:00:24.178Z Acquittal cannot be disturbed where the trial court’s view is reasonable and prosecution evidence remains doubtful. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-warrants-appellate-confirmation-where-prosecution-evidence-is-unreliable-and-no-6a22b320f70740caac8e7fff4b3ae2be/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:59:49.346Z Acquittal warrants appellate confirmation where prosecution evidence is unreliable and no perversity is established. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-rent-owed-to-a-nagar-palika-cannot-be-recovered-as-arrears-of-land-revenue-07703a9a94bc42d88612142abe786948/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:57:06.846Z Contractual rent owed to a Nagar Palika cannot be recovered as arrears of land revenue. https://lawlens.in/stories/accidental-death-benefits-cannot-be-denied-under-the-farmer-welfare-scheme-without-evidenc-b0905df86ba040fd922ecce33fabd740/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:55:58.334Z Accidental death benefits cannot be denied under the farmer welfare scheme without evidence of suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/voluntary-accompaniment-without-inducement-or-active-participation-does-not-constitute-kid-06170b13136f425c81b81035707f18cd/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:55:30.957Z Voluntary accompaniment without inducement or active participation does not constitute kidnapping under Section 363 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-amended-section-25-bars-land-acquisition-compensation-exceeding-the-claimants-amount-c-35aa4a97676d428f893bddb568fc25c0/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:55:29.440Z Pre-amended Section 25 bars land-acquisition compensation exceeding the claimant’s amount claimed. https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-competent-authoritys-later-ratification-can-retrospectively-validate-unautho-aea68b1251cc441db5849fad974c8dd8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:52:15.685Z Supreme Court: Competent authority’s later ratification can retrospectively validate unauthorised resignation acceptance https://lawlens.in/stories/environmental-compensation-must-be-proportionate-reasoned-and-continue-until-environmental-19f04c6a4c8140d9b1806f2c6d011e6e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:51:47.760Z Environmental compensation must be proportionate, reasoned and continue until environmental damage is reversed: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/inquiry-officers-may-recommend-punishment-separately-while-disciplinary-authorities-indepe-5ac4daaa22ec4c958cc665b76bbfecd5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:51:43.578Z Inquiry officers may recommend punishment separately, while disciplinary authorities independently propose dismissal upon accepting guilt findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-pendency-of-criminal-proceedings-cannot-justify-arms-licence-suspension-absent-record-a1035ee8588a470c9398ec9adb2d2a9a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:48:46.267Z Mere pendency of criminal proceedings cannot justify arms-licence suspension absent recorded threat to public peace or safety. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-undertrial-incarceration-and-delayed-trial-justify-bail-under-article-21-despite-5645fe9b5cd84bd8bb9793ce5a674945/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:48:39.258Z Prolonged undertrial incarceration and delayed trial justify bail under Article 21 despite PMLA rigours. https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-of-a-charge-sheet-does-not-entitle-an-accused-to-bail-in-serious-cyber-fraud-cases-a855d40b7fe04512b7fd442fd3f15f2f/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:48:07.757Z Filing of a charge-sheet does not entitle an accused to bail in serious cyber-fraud cases. https://lawlens.in/stories/charge-sheet-filing-does-not-warrant-bail-where-serious-cyber-fraud-and-active-facilitatio-7b3f6fe52e2b4b28a654ab319846744c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:47:22.527Z Charge-sheet filing does not warrant bail where serious cyber fraud and active facilitation are prima facie established. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-six-month-cooling-off-period-under-section-13b-2-is-directory-and-may-be-waived-judici-8af1c29eb30a49bc8d3c5e0323f554d8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:44:27.847Z The six-month cooling-off period under Section 13B(2) is directory and may be waived judicially. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-claims-are-governed-by-the-policy-prevailing-at-the-employees-de-bb57b83cbaed455eb2e993836a48a62e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:44:16.160Z Compassionate appointment claims are governed by the policy prevailing at the employee’s death. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-retaining-disputed-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-pending-magistra-740cee4b6d5b40c7ad1b729a8035cf1e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:44:04.842Z Banks must unfreeze accounts, retaining disputed amounts in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/arrears-deposited-under-section-13-3-may-be-released-to-the-decree-holder-landlord-subject-01c080b9ed494e28a7b354c96465ea1a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:43:54.768Z Arrears deposited under Section 13(3) may be released to the decree-holder landlord subject to a refund undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-denies-bail-to-accused-in-30-crore-investment-fraud-involving-159-victims-c3a0c573d4354cd585476a5e26461602/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:29:37.457Z Delhi High Court denies bail to accused in ₹30-crore investment fraud involving 159 victims across 56 FIRs https://lawlens.in/stories/child-labour-prosecutions-involving-social-wrongs-cannot-be-quashed-merely-on-compromise-a-9c47f6564d094743869e0d6b391b7558/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:29:32.621Z Child-labour prosecutions involving social wrongs cannot be quashed merely on compromise after evidence begins. https://lawlens.in/stories/ignoring-contractual-written-notice-requirements-and-shifting-the-burden-of-proof-renders-6ea534335c5a4cf0bfc0a279e3b75d54/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:08:01.506Z Ignoring contractual written-notice requirements and shifting the burden of proof renders an arbitral award patently illegal. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-retiring-under-svrs-after-ten-years-service-are-entitled-to-proportionate-pensio-c328dc75bba545e8bfdb53015e7587a8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:07:11.224Z Employees retiring under SVRS after ten years’ service are entitled to proportionate pension. https://lawlens.in/stories/exclusion-of-natural-heirs-alone-does-not-invalidate-a-duly-proved-will-8be3c440375741809cb7f9e791a33e0d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:02:47.499Z Exclusion of natural heirs alone does not invalidate a duly proved Will. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-daughter-in-laws-shared-household-residence-right-is-not-indefeasible-after-the-owner-wi-d313146955dc4db4beb0b3fc148f2d6e/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:02:31.572Z A daughter-in-law’s shared-household residence right is not indefeasible after the owner withdraws permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unsuccessful-subsequent-challenge-to-a-registered-sale-deed-cannot-defeat-conveyed-car-8d699122d69d44dabff94fb2f503b0e8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:02:18.499Z An unsuccessful subsequent challenge to a registered sale deed cannot defeat conveyed car-parking rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/parties-cannot-reopen-evidence-or-recall-witnesses-under-order-xviii-rule-17-to-fill-gaps-af642e43827d41febf7187d93886a18d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T12:01:55.671Z Parties cannot reopen evidence or recall witnesses under Order XVIII Rule 17 to fill gaps, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bidder-lacking-requisite-experience-has-no-locus-to-challenge-tender-eligibility-criteri-7ea9b566ee4e465d9d7f2aeab29895d2/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:49:09.946Z A bidder lacking requisite experience has no locus to challenge tender eligibility criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-claims-tribunals-must-decide-claims-on-merits-after-framing-issues-not-dism-9a0ae6008958428a8b7a28c89f025468/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:46:26.386Z Motor Accident Claims Tribunals must decide claims on merits after framing issues, not dismiss them for default. https://lawlens.in/stories/cancellation-of-advance-increments-is-valid-pending-claims-must-be-considered-under-the-lu-2c83c31899874caf8c82a1292c7069c5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:46:15.457Z Cancellation of advance increments is valid; pending claims must be considered under the lump-sum incentive scheme. https://lawlens.in/stories/pay-revision-may-stand-but-delayed-recovery-of-excess-salary-without-employee-misrepresent-04890f6e14904f70b393fc39cfbe7bc5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:46:07.429Z Pay revision may stand, but delayed recovery of excess salary without employee misrepresentation is impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-corruption-allegations-against-judicial-personnel-warrant-dismissal-of-vex-17ba2b4357034285b1fac74f1a59ed4b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:45:06.573Z Unsubstantiated corruption allegations against judicial personnel warrant dismissal of vexatious writ petitions with costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantive-sentence-reduced-to-period-undergone-upon-enhancement-of-fine-while-conviction-9b6e57b33aa348e0bd28584f2f878473/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:43:52.452Z Substantive sentence reduced to period undergone upon enhancement of fine, while conviction remains upheld. https://lawlens.in/stories/assessment-order-remanded-for-reconsideration-upon-payment-of-50-of-the-disputed-tax-53d7293968304dc8836d636ce60a71cf/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:43:40.456Z Assessment order remanded for reconsideration upon payment of 50% of the disputed tax. https://lawlens.in/stories/impugned-assessment-order-set-aside-and-remanded-subject-to-verification-of-25-tax-payment-3032698a888844d981ecf114a7586b25/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:43:38.314Z Impugned assessment order set aside and remanded subject to verification of 25% tax payment or recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/lawyers-indecent-behaviour-in-court-premises-can-invite-disciplinary-action-even-if-unrela-2dfc4a00ec9648ec8be72dfcd35d89db/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:40:35.484Z Lawyers’ indecent behaviour in court premises can invite disciplinary action even if unrelated to court proceedings: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-courts-cannot-overturn-concurrent-section-138-convictions-absent-perversity-or-59c3de18e7804f7fb5dad8b7b2df4824/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:37:44.065Z Revisional courts cannot overturn concurrent Section 138 convictions absent perversity or glaring legal error. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-foreign-party-alone-does-not-make-an-award-foreign-the-arbitral-seat-determines-enforcea-839d3c7814c54690b89b4f43136842b8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:37:39.903Z A foreign party alone does not make an award foreign; the arbitral seat determines enforceability. https://lawlens.in/stories/industrial-tribunals-must-assess-workplace-misconduct-on-preponderance-of-probabilities-no-8a583accc3a548ff8d5342c7a4b9a3db/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:35:38.024Z Industrial tribunals must assess workplace misconduct on preponderance of probabilities, not criminal-proof standards. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-land-tribunal-order-is-void-unless-signed-by-every-member-who-heard-the-case-34f7e71e6655438987d3950ea2473f28/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:27:03.152Z A Land Tribunal order is void unless signed by every member who heard the case. https://lawlens.in/stories/biological-father-of-monk-not-entitled-to-enhanced-accident-compensation-after-son-renounc-118a2278b49c434f9c72e66f2d767c8b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:25:09.316Z Biological father of monk not entitled to enhanced accident compensation after son renounced worldly ties, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/broiler-hens-constitute-livestock-and-goods-making-accidental-loss-covered-under-the-motor-ea21b1ad26784475b08f2f1bfe3e00c7/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:24:46.025Z Broiler hens constitute livestock and goods, making accidental loss covered under the motor insurance policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/uapa-investigation-extension-orders-are-interlocutory-and-not-appealable-under-nia-act-rul-f652d3618a944e3b854f9a889173d20a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:22:48.918Z UAPA investigation-extension orders are interlocutory and not appealable under NIA Act, rules Delhi HC; remedy lies under Section 482 CrPC/528 BNSS https://lawlens.in/stories/uninsured-vehicles-to-face-automatic-e-challans-as-supreme-court-orders-technology-based-c-526390969cf4496ba6f0eb5871108897/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:20:12.172Z Uninsured vehicles to face automatic e-challans as Supreme Court orders technology-based checks and extends third-party cover for new cars to 4 years and two-wheelers to 6 years https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-for-prolonged-unauthorised-absence-from-a-disciplined-force-is-justified-absent-1c0a261e1ca24f838693d4c5e88fe22c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:18:24.833Z Dismissal for prolonged unauthorised absence from a disciplined force is justified absent genuine medical justification. https://lawlens.in/stories/final-acquittal-restores-dignity-karnataka-high-court-orders-acquitted-womans-name-masked-50cfeee273684eb0bbe65c999babb135/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:13:45.121Z Final acquittal restores dignity: Karnataka High Court orders acquitted woman’s name masked from digital case records https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compliance-with-section-33-2-b-mandates-back-wages-but-labour-courts-can-still-examine-120ac656f4d94abc912d57b2f7db746b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:11:35.656Z Non-compliance with Section 33(2)(b) mandates back wages, but Labour Courts can still examine misconduct, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/after-two-sexual-harassment-complaints-against-a-medical-professor-karnataka-hc-keeps-him-5c2e740dea1548afb76d9d7e51d79fcc/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:10:46.414Z After two sexual-harassment complaints against a medical professor, Karnataka HC keeps him suspended and orders action against officials who backed his reinstatement https://lawlens.in/stories/5-3-crore-fake-government-job-racket-allegations-karnataka-high-court-refuses-to-quash-fir-d0a81cd485f040b1966223e16ddda6a8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:08:59.407Z ₹5.3-crore fake government job racket allegations: Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against father-daughter duo https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-may-be-amended-to-add-omitted-specific-performance-relief-where-its-substantive-c-0b7288e909864e7f83f2cfd5cc5a00a9/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:08:58.708Z A plaint may be amended to add omitted specific-performance relief where its substantive case remains unchanged. https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-moratorium-does-not-shield-company-directors-from-cheque-bounce-prosecution-delhi-hc-r-febb883651e140ec8a44eecf16782497/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T11:02:36.428Z IBC moratorium does not shield company directors from cheque-bounce prosecution, Delhi HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/alleged-forgery-makes-limitation-and-declaratory-relief-mixed-questions-unsuitable-for-rej-5c3eb018b0f94508b8a927ec64739c7b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:58:07.522Z Alleged forgery makes limitation and declaratory relief mixed questions unsuitable for rejection under Order VII Rule 11. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-permissive-occupant-cannot-acquire-title-by-adverse-possession-regardless-of-possession-86286648201043d487b3850206f2f414/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:54:55.447Z A permissive occupant cannot acquire title by adverse possession, regardless of possession duration. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-competent-disciplinary-authority-or-its-delegatee-may-validly-institute-disciplin-17d6abb49ee4456a8ec0c21596d770d3/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:53:51.144Z Only the competent disciplinary authority or its delegatee may validly institute disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-final-adjudication-binds-subsequent-trustees-litigating-the-same-trust-issue-under-the-s-6c7c105796144b7a808591004847c086/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:52:07.782Z A final adjudication binds subsequent trustees litigating the same trust issue under the same title. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-ticket-and-accidental-fall-establish-bona-fide-travel-alleged-self-negligence-does-b1b96a78ae36430c8b9d7c71fe0f0b25/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:51:22.773Z A valid ticket and accidental fall establish bona fide travel; alleged self-negligence does not defeat compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/five-year-delay-in-challenging-land-acquisition-award-rejected-gujarat-high-court-directs-7d136f44acf247539a38c1c18c76794f/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:50:49.022Z Five-year delay in challenging land acquisition award rejected; Gujarat High Court directs action to fix negligent officer’s personal liability https://lawlens.in/stories/for-a-15-year-old-deceased-compensation-requires-40-future-prospects-and-a-multiplier-of-1-6d07fc8766a946f18364916a5f35ea93/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:50:01.235Z For a 15-year-old deceased, compensation requires 40% future prospects and a multiplier of 15. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-account-for-multiple-income-sources-future-prospects-and-0266a9beae8443698fa8c7cbc665a106/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:48:04.281Z Motor accident compensation must account for multiple income sources, future prospects, and the deceased’s correct age-based multiplier. https://lawlens.in/stories/income-of-injured-student-claimants-must-be-assessed-using-minimum-wages-for-skilled-worke-19377415323f49e3a35a107171db272c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:47:56.517Z Income of injured student claimants must be assessed using minimum wages for skilled workers. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-for-negligent-driving-causing-death-may-be-quashed-on-settlement-absent-evidence-of-ra-b42df77a7e2240a5bbdb0b4e6f8fd8f6/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:47:40.602Z FIR for negligent driving causing death may be quashed on settlement absent evidence of rashness or negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-appellate-authorities-must-pass-reasoned-speaking-orders-addressing-every-gro-bc8d068fec024dcba0cc3a80168c9b26/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:45:56.913Z Disciplinary appellate authorities must pass reasoned, speaking orders addressing every ground raised in appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-qualify-mandatory-cpct-within-the-stipulated-period-justifies-termination-a-bca-29fd422a8a2d4a1eba1b9e7bbda39942/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:45:46.452Z Failure to qualify mandatory CPCT within the stipulated period justifies termination; a BCA degree is no substitute. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-deceased-businessmen-average-income-from-prior-income-tax-returns-determines-loss-of-d-6f71413f5ca7490cbba9369898f33cd5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:45:21.529Z For deceased businessmen, average income from prior income-tax returns determines loss-of-dependency compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-authority-must-pass-a-reasoned-speaking-order-imposing-punishment-non-speak-0a33f54c63c84ada86ba04b64b5b6427/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:44:56.173Z A disciplinary authority must pass a reasoned, speaking order imposing punishment; non-speaking orders are unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/blacklisting-without-a-specific-show-cause-notice-and-hearing-violates-natural-justice-3865d7823bce476b8465125661c94be5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:40:45.696Z Blacklisting without a specific show-cause notice and hearing violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-correct-mutual-transfer-seniority-and-consider-the-employee-for-promotion-42f9c1071f2342debd35562a17f0e42f/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T10:39:29.273Z Authorities must correct mutual-transfer seniority and consider the employee for promotion before finalizing the list. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-under-sections-107-150-crpc-do-not-bar-subsequent-prosecution-on-the-same-fact-042f6998f76c4381a555e742a98ecff2/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T09:47:24.059Z Proceedings under Sections 107/150 CrPC do not bar subsequent prosecution on the same facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/converting-compassionate-appointment-from-work-charge-to-regular-establishment-does-not-co-cc3c78e0513540ed849650c96a8c9343/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T09:47:07.692Z Converting compassionate appointment from work-charge to regular establishment does not constitute a fresh appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-recovery-certificates-omission-of-non-mortgaged-property-extinguishes-the-prior-injuncti-b873df11078a4e5487f9e29f83300d95/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T09:45:37.607Z A recovery certificate’s omission of non-mortgaged property extinguishes the prior injunction over it. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2015-unilateral-arbitrator-appointments-remain-valid-when-authorised-by-the-arbitratio-4d3c0af6bc2c4ccf94fb4f6fb55f93dc/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T09:24:35.963Z Pre-2015 unilateral arbitrator appointments remain valid when authorised by the arbitration agreement, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2015-unilateral-arbitrator-appointments-valid-if-authorised-by-contract-only-non-conse-591ba05d45064c1dbdf8b0c477b0e4c3/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T09:08:25.917Z Pre-2015 unilateral arbitrator appointments valid if authorised by contract; only non-consensual appointments are void, rules Bombay High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/unauthorised-state-dispossession-of-private-land-requires-deemed-acquisition-and-payment-o-ebfba42d4a6a40039bf42cbc8e8b870c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T08:46:42.164Z Unauthorised State dispossession of private land requires deemed acquisition and payment of statutory compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/company-must-be-arraigned-in-cheque-bounce-cases-section-319-crpc-cannot-cure-the-omission-8b9bf08288ef411a8fd79eda7aa2eabd/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T08:25:01.547Z Company must be arraigned in cheque-bounce cases; Section 319 CrPC cannot cure the omission, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/section-3-1-x-requires-intentional-caste-based-insult-or-humiliation-in-a-place-within-pub-cbbc96c764b14475909ceea9a1c047c0/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:51:50.065Z Section 3(1)(x) requires intentional caste-based insult or humiliation in a place within public view. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-absence-of-a-railway-ticket-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-under-section-bab875cf46dd41b8a748c6d9f1e5a79f/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:51:08.385Z Mere absence of a railway ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status under Section 124A. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-amendment-cannot-be-permitted-after-prior-rejection-and-prolonged-inaction-by-th-a738a73c64304f07a0728794e3025232/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:51:05.660Z A belated amendment cannot be permitted after prior rejection and prolonged inaction by the applicant. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-imported-seeds-processed-and-used-for-sowing-purposes-are-exempt-from-vat-purchase-tax-e425da82081445cfbcce1b3d23183463/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:49:01.913Z Non-imported seeds processed and used for sowing purposes are exempt from VAT purchase tax. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-warrants-appellate-interference-only-where-the-trial-courts-findings-are-pervers-77f09d10714f42c5ba585a28e05ce21a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:47:46.857Z Acquittal warrants appellate interference only where the trial court’s findings are perverse or manifestly illegal. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-may-direct-admission-of-an-appeal-despite-section-249-4-a-non-compliance-where-ta-4124809eed4b4e78bd62cda586b170d1/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:47:43.741Z Tribunal may direct admission of an appeal despite Section 249(4)(a) non-compliance where tax is subsequently paid. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-after-inter-service-transfer-accrues-from-appointment-to-the-transferred-post-no-88628ed80b374747af0871b41458b3f4/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:46:09.634Z Seniority after inter-service transfer accrues from appointment to the transferred post, not prior service. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-hindu-joint-family-karta-may-compromise-coparcenary-property-without-court-permission-8a516c55f89e469f8151fed5e8177afa/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:46:00.301Z A Hindu joint family Karta may compromise coparcenary property without court permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-ordinarily-not-be-exercised-while-a-statutory-departmental-appeal-323f539588644f53aa9452ee9fc104b6/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:44:17.906Z Writ jurisdiction should ordinarily not be exercised while a statutory departmental appeal remains pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-amendment-cannot-withdraw-an-original-plea-to-introduce-a-mutually-destructive-ca-c87dd8b32cd64865989b6b6e8f00fbb8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:43:48.655Z A plaint amendment cannot withdraw an original plea to introduce a mutually destructive case. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-may-be-enhanced-for-injuries-and-treatment-needs-despite-unquantified-permane-9fb2d11ed7c94cd2b4f3bb3f716d8110/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:42:50.946Z Compensation may be enhanced for injuries and treatment needs despite unquantified permanent disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-ordinarily-not-be-invoked-for-fir-registration-when-statutory-mag-87610a8b7b3f4070b0a0b1dfdabc1c14/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:42:50.802Z Writ jurisdiction should ordinarily not be invoked for FIR registration when statutory Magistrate remedy exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-175-3-bnss-requires-recorded-satisfaction-that-police-investigation-is-necessary-b-19a677b407ad48a1920e4e27c6ca582b/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T07:05:36.182Z Section 175(3) BNSS requires recorded satisfaction that police investigation is necessary before directing FIR registration. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-40-cannot-devolve-upon-heirs-a-tenancy-terminated-during-the-tenants-lifetime-dae85cc2fc634fad89b969109359bfc8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:56:34.343Z Section 40 cannot devolve upon heirs a tenancy terminated during the tenant’s lifetime. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-absence-of-income-evidence-motor-accident-compensation-must-apply-skilled-minimum-wages-e292fe3db59743119a0e53cacf236516/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:52:49.678Z In absence of income evidence, motor accident compensation must apply skilled minimum wages and 40% future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/questions-of-limitation-concerning-proposed-arbitral-claims-fall-within-the-tribunals-doma-4d7b2234fd534c0fb0a380986d9301c9/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:52:05.886Z Questions of limitation concerning proposed arbitral claims fall within the tribunal’s domain, not Section 11 jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-125-4-bars-maintenance-where-a-wife-voluntarily-lives-separately-without-sufficien-d941baf4a07b4418a69b2e1f31d327f2/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:50:53.569Z Section 125(4) bars maintenance where a wife voluntarily lives separately without sufficient reason. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-may-be-assessed-on-earning-capacity-despite-absence-of-documentary-income-proo-33992cf97ae243219351c54bb5eb25e5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:50:17.848Z Maintenance may be assessed on earning capacity despite absence of documentary income proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-income-is-unproved-motor-accident-compensation-must-be-assessed-on-prevailing-skille-5036bcb246fc43c8a74c6c4eae386dca/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:48:28.669Z Where income is unproved, motor accident compensation must be assessed on prevailing skilled-worker minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-include-future-prospects-the-age-based-multiplier-one-fou-102def8cf1e6419980270a7344b1379a/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:47:48.890Z Motor accident compensation must include future prospects, the age-based multiplier, one-fourth deduction, and consortium for all eligible claimants. https://lawlens.in/stories/magistrates-can-grant-interim-child-custody-under-the-domestic-violence-act-despite-family-f57c86b2e58c4f42914b7f6d8d7de71d/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:47:40.544Z Magistrates can grant interim child custody under the Domestic Violence Act despite Family Court jurisdiction, Allahabad High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/general-departmental-delays-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-condoning-review-filing-fde8ca4155bc46b184c639ca964e27a6/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:46:20.176Z General departmental delays do not constitute sufficient cause for condoning review filing delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-re-evaluate-examination-answer-keys-absent-clear-demonstrable-material-error-2f5688f954774b50841a716f120e3d3c/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:46:16.282Z Courts cannot re-evaluate examination answer keys absent clear, demonstrable material error. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-compoundable-criminal-proceedings-on-voluntary-compromise-where-c-46ce5f80d05c4099b7955926258bf851/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:45:50.731Z High Court may quash non-compoundable criminal proceedings on voluntary compromise where continuation serves no purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/pmla-case-transfer-is-premature-until-special-court-takes-cognizance-madras-high-court-rul-e760cf437348482486583192db99d426/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:44:36.041Z PMLA case transfer is premature until Special Court takes cognizance, Madras High Court rules; near-concluded corruption trial to continue https://lawlens.in/stories/gang-rape-and-related-serious-offences-cannot-be-quashed-solely-on-the-basis-of-compromise-713e7d579b2a4fdd94989871075c48c8/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:43:53.087Z Gang rape and related serious offences cannot be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/offences-involving-forgery-cheating-and-fraudulent-withdrawals-cannot-be-quashed-solely-on-b0541998c3ca40f192902e22794b98e5/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:43:47.912Z Offences involving forgery, cheating, and fraudulent withdrawals cannot be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/bullet-train-power-line-gets-mangrove-felling-clearance-but-maharashtra-must-create-affore-5127c4b56ee1485891fa295b13097988/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T06:25:43.352Z Bullet Train power line gets mangrove-felling clearance, but Maharashtra must create afforestation land banks and a public monitoring portal: Bombay High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/wifes-greater-hardship-and-pending-proceedings-at-her-residence-justify-transfer-of-matrim-2c3b4ab78d154d4ab04b7deb38816b59/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T05:47:32.866Z Wife’s greater hardship and pending proceedings at her residence justify transfer of matrimonial proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-suspicion-from-inter-partner-capital-transactions-cannot-justify-reopening-without-ma-71ee373156b94e42aa1f6d063bdbb004/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T05:47:27.861Z Mere suspicion from inter-partner capital transactions cannot justify reopening without material showing income escapement. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-disclosure-and-alibi-claims-requiring-trial-appreciation-do-not-justify-granting-s-1ea85a3ee82a4b98902e3efc9600639f/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T05:45:49.461Z Delayed disclosure and alibi claims requiring trial appreciation do not justify granting second bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-pay-scale-claim-after-retirement-permits-only-notional-fixation-for-pension-not-47f88acb15de47788c49a41a8a20ca08/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T05:45:31.317Z A belated pay-scale claim after retirement permits only notional fixation for pension, not arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/admitted-signatures-render-handwriting-examination-unnecessary-where-cheque-particulars-we-4b3631f1f6294b13b04e0d63da8e9bcf/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T05:43:09.190Z Admitted signatures render handwriting examination unnecessary where cheque particulars were filled by another person. https://lawlens.in/stories/winding-up-proceedings-render-challenges-to-prior-asset-auctions-infructuous-claims-must-b-6d131c23e627483caa39f3ef79d2f971/ LawLens en 2026-08-04T04:43:41.412Z Winding-up proceedings render challenges to prior asset auctions infructuous; claims must be pursued before the Liquidator. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-of-one-of-two-partners-automatically-dissolves-the-firm-heirs-do-not-become-partners-d3f7a8a28b3445f9add2fa19eac3f2ab/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T18:20:11.191Z Death of one of two partners automatically dissolves the firm; heirs do not become partners. https://lawlens.in/stories/inquest-report-cannot-replace-final-police-report-karnataka-hc-directs-police-to-complete-3d51c47d2773446dafe56b1b9d172fa6/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T18:18:48.469Z Inquest report cannot replace final police report, Karnataka HC directs police to complete investigation and report before Magistrate https://lawlens.in/stories/solitary-instagram-compliment-does-not-amount-to-voyeurism-stalking-or-insult-to-a-womans-a2aeabe0e3e3495a8ff258780595ca5c/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T18:18:17.215Z Solitary Instagram compliment does not amount to voyeurism, stalking or insult to a woman’s modesty, Karnataka High Court rules; quashes FIR against student https://lawlens.in/stories/an-independently-established-unit-qualifies-for-section-10a-exemption-despite-expansion-of-8104f38d48d44e2fa8e36adca618283b/ LawLens en 2026-08-03T16:46:12.473Z An independently established unit qualifies for Section 10A exemption despite expansion of an existing business.