https://lawlens.in/stories/physical-disability-percentage-cannot-be-equated-with-functional-disability-when-assessing-32485903200a4950bed39be93cbf0016/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:33:33.726Z Physical disability percentage cannot be equated with functional disability when assessing loss of earning capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/director-must-decide-compassionate-appointment-claim-in-light-of-joint-directors-recommend-2250d6a966bb4014863597a979a81628/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:33:32.812Z Director Must Decide Compassionate Appointment Claim in Light of Joint Director’s Recommendation https://lawlens.in/stories/defective-writ-petition-dismissed-as-withdrawn-with-liberty-to-file-afresh-d6ba702abc47438a91c88c87b416bd1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:33:30.462Z Defective writ petition dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to file afresh. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sanction-is-invalid-when-it-merely-recites-satisfaction-without-showing-independent-appl-0317c0f3c43b415eb331214b4e286f3a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:32:40.269Z A sanction is invalid when it merely recites satisfaction without showing independent application of mind. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-rest-on-fund-level-misconduct-allegations-without-a-live-nexus-to-the-1fd7f24c0bbb40f986fb54570d3ac497/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:26:16.054Z Reassessment cannot rest on fund-level misconduct allegations without a live nexus to the assessee’s escaped income. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-material-mismatch-between-seized-contraband-and-fsl-findings-severs-the-link-required-fo-391d31e44a364479aeb18e0fe22af155/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:24:15.411Z A material mismatch between seized contraband and FSL findings severs the link required for conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reopen-consequential-benefit-directions-absent-an-error-apparen-014cbddbe14a48c59d9263235bc93ee7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:22:00.615Z Review jurisdiction cannot reopen consequential-benefit directions absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disputed-decision-implementing-a-court-order-is-not-contempt-absent-wilful-disobedience-4d25c0dc2caa4fb48506bffef4a1a7a8/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:14:52.584Z A disputed decision implementing a court order is not contempt absent wilful disobedience. https://lawlens.in/stories/states-ordered-to-pay-daily-wage-workers-1-lakh-each-and-interest-on-decades-old-dues-03ba69d5bd624712b73eb2588fada16e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:14:36.720Z States ordered to pay daily-wage workers ₹1 lakh each and interest on decades-old dues https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-proceedings-initiated-without-serving-a-charge-sheet-are-without-jurisdiction-84de9c2f24b64aac8307323724f551b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:13:49.052Z Disciplinary proceedings initiated without serving a charge-sheet are without jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/dealership-lottery-selection-made-before-obc-class-ruling-remains-protected-calcutta-high-1a12efa555d14d50a6cb4ce0a1550c5e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:13:09.155Z Dealership lottery selection made before OBC-class ruling remains protected, Calcutta High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/unexecuted-bond-under-domestic-violence-act-cannot-be-recovered-allahabad-high-court-rules-0bed0ffaa7675fe684000c78255351cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:13:04.732Z Unexecuted bond under Domestic Violence Act cannot be recovered, Allahabad High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-possession-does-not-establish-lawful-tenancy-for-occupancy-rights-under-the-land-refo-53cba066b0984c1889ea614dc62a6aae/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:12:35.886Z Mere possession does not establish lawful tenancy for occupancy rights under the Land Reforms Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-hc-grants-anticipatory-bail-to-80-year-old-father-in-law-accused-of-rape-noting-the-51dbb1c1a8c04178aedad20c3fcc2d5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:11:01.450Z Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail to 80-year-old father-in-law accused of rape, noting the four-year delay in the complaint and family photographs https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-claims-must-be-freshly-assessed-on-merits-despite-an-earlier-adv-f5df2ba705144ec3bc80aa83e06181b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:09:33.383Z Compassionate appointment claims must be freshly assessed on merits despite an earlier adverse committee decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-is-upheld-where-no-evidence-shows-it-was-made-to-accommodate-another-employee-37ed291d2a134d26bd55c6626a676d91/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:09:30.179Z Transfer is upheld where no evidence shows it was made to accommodate another employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/two-promotions-before-20-years-trigger-third-macp-after-10-years-from-the-second-promotion-38ad1689b02c48a28e6b6d82628be9c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:09:27.634Z Two promotions before 20 years trigger third MACP after 10 years from the second promotion, whichever is earlier. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-party-may-appeal-only-by-establishing-that-the-order-prejudicially-affects-its-right-eb7144e38db34545ae7318383f80ac29/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:08:37.724Z A non-party may appeal only by establishing that the order prejudicially affects its rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-spouses-justified-separation-due-to-cruelty-defeats-a-claim-of-desertion-a649d771c97641a2a4eb411a302e2076/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:08:35.403Z A spouse’s justified separation due to cruelty defeats a claim of desertion. https://lawlens.in/stories/unmarried-siblings-of-deceased-accident-victim-entitled-to-loss-of-consortium-compensation-ff93db2c3bd04081a834fcfa2365d433/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:08:32.916Z Unmarried siblings of deceased accident victim entitled to loss-of-consortium compensation, Chhattisgarh High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-to-applicant-accused-of-naming-an-uninvolved-vehicle-in-an-accid-449bf1786944494baf825feeeb2bea61/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:08:30.342Z Anticipatory bail granted to applicant accused of naming an uninvolved vehicle in an accident report. https://lawlens.in/stories/notified-minimum-wages-provide-the-proper-income-basis-when-a-deceaseds-earnings-are-unpro-3245f70b998a4b99b42e975080369966/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:08:27.719Z Notified minimum wages provide the proper income basis when a deceased’s earnings are unproved. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-deceased-aged-60-is-entitled-to-a-10-addition-for-future-prospects-44e560134eaa45c69d333bda0ccf28ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:08:24.392Z A deceased aged 60 is entitled to a 10% addition for future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/affidavit-supported-heirship-certificates-suffice-for-impleadment-issuing-authorities-need-5b46598774a04f30973e2c449aa49a71/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:04:02.845Z Affidavit-supported heirship certificates suffice for impleadment; issuing authorities need not be summoned for proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-higher-police-authority-retains-disciplinary-jurisdiction-over-an-officer-transferred-wi-e8b0221485df47a1bfdc6a5329bbcd38/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:02:37.229Z A Higher Police Authority Retains Disciplinary Jurisdiction Over an Officer Transferred Within Its Administrative Control. https://lawlens.in/stories/there-is-no-presumption-that-property-is-joint-family-property-the-claimant-bears-the-burd-6d5ee5391bea41e4a717c0c8b2a58bbb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:02:34.858Z There is no presumption that property is joint-family property; the claimant bears the burden of proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/talaq-was-valid-where-the-husband-had-demonstrated-prior-efforts-at-reconciliation-2fdd0aeaa3a24c5bb06632f115fb9224/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:02:33.551Z Talaq was valid where the husband had demonstrated prior efforts at reconciliation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-possession-suit-requires-no-declaration-where-title-is-admitted-and-no-cloud-exists-407b1ce8483b4756854177ae5c97ef51/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:02:29.712Z A possession suit requires no declaration where title is admitted and no cloud exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/aed-gsi-credit-cannot-offset-basic-excise-duty-when-final-goods-bear-no-aed-liability-2ef0173c817643a9b9e5539494216145/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:02:29.599Z AED (GSI) credit cannot offset basic excise duty when final goods bear no AED liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/licensees-prevented-from-operating-during-covid-19-lockdown-may-claim-proportionate-fee-re-12bdb75f84d84fcdab6ec21784a6b66c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:02:26.207Z Licensees prevented from operating during COVID-19 lockdown may claim proportionate fee refunds in equity, subject to proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-detention-proviso-applies-only-if-the-employee-remains-in-custody-when-90-days-expire-3b66d6ad0a584b41908c5eeafe989737/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T13:01:48.353Z The detention proviso applies only if the employee remains in custody when 90 days expire. https://lawlens.in/stories/sworn-undertakings-can-sustain-a-decree-on-admission-under-order-xii-rule-6-cpc-c67d0c7f53ce41d0a5a569c1ea7e4e47/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:59:22.723Z Sworn undertakings can sustain a decree on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-party-interested-in-the-dispute-cannot-unilaterally-appoint-the-sole-arbitrator-a631d8878f2647c88a3519aadce5261b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:59:20.171Z A party interested in the dispute cannot unilaterally appoint the sole arbitrator. https://lawlens.in/stories/rape-accuseds-bail-set-aside-after-complainant-was-not-heard-fresh-bail-hearing-ordered-d87a13fb84d645adb7ab2d1780463af6/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:59:16.989Z Rape accused’s bail set aside after complainant was not heard; fresh bail hearing ordered https://lawlens.in/stories/connected-proceedings-cannot-be-consolidated-after-they-have-already-concluded-9a755bb9f2a64ed189bcfba9962fc20d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:56:53.447Z Connected proceedings cannot be consolidated after they have already concluded. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-does-not-permit-interference-with-cross-examination-decisions-absent-grave-inj-3339f4ee7e7c42ff9be4d488a9aba3e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:56:50.564Z Article 227 does not permit interference with cross-examination decisions absent grave injustice or perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/executing-courts-cannot-direct-payment-of-amounts-absent-from-the-decree-8f46847618004faab4a2f2e2bcdd3925/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:54:26.994Z Executing courts cannot direct payment of amounts absent from the decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-criminal-trial-does-not-by-itself-require-deferment-of-disciplinary-proceedings-5fb94015a3724e879eafb52e536a85d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:52:32.028Z A pending criminal trial does not, by itself, require deferment of disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/formal-disciplinary-charges-or-a-filed-criminal-final-report-bar-promotion-consideration-5b216686bf4e4c4b8dea73f8312d5905/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:52:29.602Z Formal disciplinary charges or a filed criminal final report bar promotion consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/fresh-disciplinary-proceedings-on-the-same-allegations-cannot-be-directed-after-earlier-pr-5c868d9c9c1a4ec9aea7b86f0911dfc6/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:52:26.808Z Fresh disciplinary proceedings on the same allegations cannot be directed after earlier proceedings were set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-reappraise-disciplinary-findings-absent-perversity-no-evidence-or-n-da9a19fc5640400ab45039df9942909e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:52:23.804Z Judicial review cannot reappraise disciplinary findings absent perversity, no evidence, or natural justice violations. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-boundary-or-encroachment-disputes-without-an-agreed-map-courts-must-appoint-a-local-com-0c638dfee6554618a397b17919595bc3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:52:20.636Z In boundary or encroachment disputes without an agreed map, courts must appoint a local commissioner. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-17-interim-relief-cannot-be-refused-without-discernible-reasons-f82415f0317e4fa89c079c546ef887d8/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:52:00.094Z Section 17 interim relief cannot be refused without discernible reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-party-interested-in-the-dispute-cannot-unilaterally-appoint-the-sole-arbitrator-e70aef419ead4b18a97fa35aa827289f/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:51:55.696Z A party interested in the dispute cannot unilaterally appoint the sole arbitrator. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-refrain-from-coercive-eviction-while-statutory-appeals-remain-pending-ceb3e777d4834718b6cd5d94301659e7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:47:41.257Z Authorities must refrain from coercive eviction while statutory appeals remain pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-for-an-appointing-authoritys-roster-error-is-unjustified-absent-employee-misre-b678e730b385422daa27976f08f10ccb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:47:36.211Z Termination for an appointing authority’s roster error is unjustified absent employee misrepresentation or proven prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-below-the-minimum-cutoff-cannot-proceed-to-further-selection-regardless-of-expe-a4f50beb62a341739bc47b950b002898/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:47:20.682Z Candidates below the minimum cutoff cannot proceed to further selection, regardless of experience eligibility disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-satisfy-third-party-claims-despite-illegal-sand-transport-with-a-right-to-rec-d6c0a5d0abd5439bab7b0747c2156125/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:46:54.021Z Insurer must satisfy third-party claims despite illegal sand transport, with a right to recover from the owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-prosecution-may-be-compounded-by-consent-with-discharge-conditional-on-payme-9c9f14c7d6bc483ca93592974fa0e4e1/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:46:48.799Z A Section 138 prosecution may be compounded by consent, with discharge conditional on payment of the agreed balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-106-presumption-cannot-apply-absent-proof-the-accused-resided-at-the-crime-scene-3a392494e3574a00b96172dd14e83282/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:46:25.835Z Section 106 presumption cannot apply absent proof the accused resided at the crime scene. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-speculative-likelihood-of-bail-cannot-justify-detention-absent-a-bail-application-7918ee02b41e453bbc3d4149fcebd560/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:46:25.833Z A speculative likelihood of bail cannot justify detention absent a bail application. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-9-court-cannot-attach-a-non-signatorys-property-to-secure-an-individuals-dispute-30d558b2b1dd487cba5216e281459cad/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:45:55.276Z A Section 9 court cannot attach a non-signatory’s property to secure an individual’s disputed debt. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-in-part-where-an-admitted-claim-discloses-a-cause-of-action-ag-a170a6910c26470cafa191074c13d1dd/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:45:52.278Z A plaint cannot be rejected in part where an admitted claim discloses a cause of action against a defendant. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-performance-requires-proof-of-readiness-and-willingness-including-availability-of-317b57c35586418ba230a54cfc19fc76/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:45:39.636Z Specific performance requires proof of readiness and willingness, including availability of funds. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-amendment-preserving-unchanged-terms-carries-forward-the-original-agreements-arbitratio-d930162868614d989bd1380711ac8bcb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:45:22.079Z An amendment preserving unchanged terms carries forward the original agreement’s arbitration clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/resignation-pension-eligibility-requires-ten-years-service-not-the-twenty-years-required-f-0be57a58edb046b18242ee9f2038363c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:45:04.430Z Resignation pension eligibility requires ten years’ service, not the twenty years required for voluntary retirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-wife-is-ineligible-for-family-pension-if-the-employees-first-marriage-was-never-l-ef677bbcd6184eb4a13e0609f2243774/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:44:35.399Z A second wife is ineligible for family pension if the employee’s first marriage was never legally dissolved. https://lawlens.in/stories/identically-situated-jail-superintendents-must-receive-the-revised-pay-scale-granted-to-th-df675aba86e64512a9954cc200ad9cc3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:44:24.391Z Identically situated Jail Superintendents must receive the revised pay scale granted to their juniors. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-accepted-resignation-from-prior-service-does-not-trigger-statutory-disqualification-for-ecf3fde31b4d4f408a1c44e90259cd1c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:44:21.741Z An accepted resignation from prior service does not trigger statutory disqualification for Juvenile Justice Board membership. https://lawlens.in/stories/discharge-under-section-239-crpc-upheld-where-no-material-warranted-proceeding-against-the-27219aa831714b1286ce8f03173961bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:44:21.277Z Discharge under Section 239 CrPC upheld where no material warranted proceeding against the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-merits-may-be-left-open-after-a-coordinate-bench-decides-an-appeal-against-cog-249bbb0c8dc74489ad4358dd4afba1a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:44:18.874Z Section 482 merits may be left open after a coordinate bench decides an appeal against cognizance. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pension-after-two-decades-absent-fraud-or-notice-is-arbitrary-ae8ac6ad81bd4c658cdb66b520458368/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:44:15.804Z Recovery of excess pension after two decades, absent fraud or notice, is arbitrary. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unopposed-trademark-suit-was-decreed-under-order-viii-rule-10-after-interim-relief-was-c34fd2659b3f4c3282b0070d4cf025cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:44:13.229Z An unopposed trademark suit was decreed under Order VIII Rule 10 after interim relief was fully implemented. https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-registry-non-compliance-supported-by-sufficient-cause-warrants-restoration-of-co-95a7a8e5f7824bdba4583e3dd4c7db1c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:42:37.891Z Bona fide registry non-compliance, supported by sufficient cause, warrants restoration of contempt proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/up-police-can-use-major-penalty-inquiry-in-alleged-bigamy-cases-allahabad-high-court-rules-d1896142639e5c5d8fe7989b97b684ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:41:55.326Z UP police can use major-penalty inquiry in alleged bigamy cases, Allahabad High Court rules, noting the three-year increment penalty was removed in 1976 https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-not-interrupt-sarfaesi-recovery-where-an-efficacious-section-17-r-32c7f26d75564f6abbbfa82496cb477a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:41:42.305Z Writ jurisdiction should not interrupt SARFAESI recovery where an efficacious Section 17 remedy is available. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-purchaser-seeking-performance-for-a-reduced-property-extent-fails-to-prove-readiness-and-0d97efef35c842da9c45e6de575d5c6c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:40:51.592Z A purchaser seeking performance for a reduced property extent fails to prove readiness and willingness. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-directed-interim-deposits-are-not-royalty-consideration-absent-a-determination-of-pa-75b8830e06e147ed96c7457313b1c6cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:40:37.770Z Court-directed interim deposits are not royalty consideration absent a determination of patent use. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-party-interested-in-the-dispute-cannot-unilaterally-appoint-the-sole-arbitrator-0193b5df1e9b48bcab0b1c34aebf8436/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:40:25.739Z A party interested in the dispute cannot unilaterally appoint the sole arbitrator. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-of-some-co-accused-does-not-preclude-conviction-of-others-on-the-same-evidence-068ac0b0f60258bea4746696fbf7ff8a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:40:05.539Z Acquittal of some co-accused does not preclude conviction of others on the same evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-obstruct-sanctioned-construction-without-records-declaring-the-land-ene-1fc1412a75825bca9433c720e871d181/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:40:03.807Z Authorities cannot obstruct sanctioned construction without records declaring the land enemy or evacuee property. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-119-2-b-rejection-cannot-stand-where-the-hearing-notice-is-unserved-and-supporti-ed7738d2035f42b18af9e95db6007c98/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:39:44.859Z A Section 119(2)(b) rejection cannot stand where the hearing notice is unserved and supporting evidence ignored. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-within-seven-years-of-marriage-alone-does-not-trigger-statutory-presumptions-without-6a406a81f79746acb2fe500fd43c8ff3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:39:42.796Z Death within seven years of marriage alone does not trigger statutory presumptions without foundational facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-accused-illegally-detained-after-ncb-failed-to-quantify-seized-drugs-and-destroyed-th-309bd6a7089158e49bb9981c7ba6c337/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:39:32.203Z NDPS accused illegally detained after NCB failed to quantify seized drugs and destroyed them without court order, Allahabad HC rules, orders release https://lawlens.in/stories/successor-rdo-must-decide-the-patta-appeal-within-six-months-applying-the-division-benchs-718c33c3a6a3418bb5b405e712d5bae1/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:38:42.285Z Successor RDO must decide the patta appeal within six months, applying the Division Bench’s ruling. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-have-no-vested-right-to-promotion-under-superseded-service-rules-29d674d9f3c04fb5a6fcdf4e837e47a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:38:28.400Z Employees have no vested right to promotion under superseded service rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/recruitment-authorities-may-require-out-of-state-experience-certificates-in-the-prescribed-78f8306858f84cd7b542e51bb36f878c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:38:26.795Z Recruitment authorities may require out-of-state experience certificates in the prescribed, university-verified format. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-a-retired-employee-is-impermissible-under-rafiq-masih-515d48336fad463390495f5785335bdc/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:37:53.403Z Recovery of excess pay from a retired employee is impermissible under Rafiq Masih. https://lawlens.in/stories/tnpsc-must-review-mvi-selection-to-ensure-meritorious-arunthathiyar-candidates-do-not-cut-19e4b8eccb984c00a761ace45d1c4728/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:37:05.712Z TNPSC must review MVI selection to ensure meritorious Arunthathiyar candidates do not cut into the SC(A) sub-quota https://lawlens.in/stories/excess-salary-paid-through-employer-error-cannot-be-recovered-after-prolonged-delay-absent-621393f7dfd4413e9d06728387748043/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:36:58.805Z Excess salary paid through employer error cannot be recovered after prolonged delay absent employee misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-court-may-recall-child-witness-to-clarify-ambiguous-testimony-gauhati-high-court-rul-4a2089f7110042848aeb8fe31a36e71b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:36:31.879Z Trial court may recall child witness to clarify ambiguous testimony, Gauhati High Court rules while upholding POCSO conviction મિ 20-year sentence https://lawlens.in/stories/bihar-high-court-orders-reconsideration-of-covid-death-aid-claims-rejected-because-tests-w-4d4627b331054bdaa430726d339ead5a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:36:30.860Z Bihar High Court orders reconsideration of COVID death aid claims rejected because tests were conducted outside the state https://lawlens.in/stories/voter-list-entries-alone-do-not-prove-familial-linkage-to-pre-1971-residents-bcf4717b1bf74c7fbd214f55f7ecc2ba/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:36:13.460Z Voter-list entries alone do not prove familial linkage to pre-1971 residents. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-9-the-proceedee-bears-the-burden-of-proving-indian-citizenship-e2014677b68746b78d096dc72ee00ed4/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:36:11.245Z Under Section 9, the proceedee bears the burden of proving Indian citizenship. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-defendant-may-receive-one-final-opportunity-for-cross-examination-in-property-disputes-s-0b7196de36094b87a6865486c5fca0ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:36:04.296Z A defendant may receive one final opportunity for cross-examination in property disputes, subject to costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rear-end-collision-does-not-establish-rider-negligence-without-evidence-of-following-dis-9763a714c40c4e1c8dbea7eb304b88fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:35:35.776Z A rear-end collision does not establish rider negligence without evidence of following distance. https://lawlens.in/stories/discharge-is-warranted-where-allegations-disclose-no-prima-facie-material-linking-co-accus-9d14fd0f7ea349cf8bc64612e03a6bab/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:35:30.263Z Discharge is warranted where allegations disclose no prima facie material linking co-accused to the offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-apply-2017-chart-income-and-include-earnings-lost-during-412db421fa964c7981f66daf6d22b6a8/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:35:18.203Z Motor accident compensation must apply 2017 chart income and include earnings lost during the laid-up period. https://lawlens.in/stories/corruption-acquittal-stands-absent-proof-of-demand-and-acceptance-of-illegal-gratification-efb84f3508ae4428aee7e450b0416545/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:34:38.336Z Corruption acquittal stands absent proof of demand and acceptance of illegal gratification. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-when-the-evidence-permits-a-reasonable-view-favoring-the-a-c0f2cdfd49fc4f41b0e261d64987b682/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:34:25.389Z An acquittal cannot be reversed when the evidence permits a reasonable view favoring the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-murder-materials-and-the-offences-gravity-justified-denial-of-bail-a67ef0b559f74c99ab1d2f009f747101/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:34:19.839Z Prima facie murder materials and the offence’s gravity justified denial of bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-xliii-appeals-from-senior-civil-judge-orders-lie-before-the-district-court-not-the-h-7c7c5e3b88e54daa8dbcf80a14d5b0bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:34:14.665Z Order XLIII appeals from Senior Civil Judge orders lie before the District Court, not the High Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-possible-acquittal-view-cannot-be-reversed-absent-perversity-or-proof-of-guilt-beyond-re-e3d1ab54c5b64ec0ad05cd7859da768a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:33:39.183Z A possible acquittal view cannot be reversed absent perversity or proof of guilt beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-supply-of-an-unrelied-preliminary-enquiry-report-does-not-vitiate-disciplinary-proceed-e9d0f1d137d64a5c912b796303050267/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:33:31.983Z Non-supply of an unrelied preliminary enquiry report does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings absent prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-acquisition-is-restored-compensation-must-be-determined-in-accordance-with-law-not-a-19741dc8d68648aa9e2a2aebdef0cc1f/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:33:30.350Z After acquisition is restored, compensation must be determined in accordance with law, not a site-allotment resolution. https://lawlens.in/stories/itc-proceedings-must-be-reconsidered-under-retrospective-section-16-5-for-returns-filed-by-1a35b2370f524f86a9f4ea1043207a03/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:32:48.543Z ITC proceedings must be reconsidered under retrospective Section 16(5) for returns filed by 30 November 2021. https://lawlens.in/stories/doubts-over-hakku-pathras-require-site-inspection-and-panchayat-record-verification-before-a262c435ce4e47a884992e3afd901784/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:32:42.318Z Doubts over Hakku Pathras require site inspection and Panchayat-record verification before Tahsildar inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-cannot-tender-defence-evidence-by-affidavit-in-section-138-proceedings-6051f4c9befa43b981bd0ab9b82104d7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:32:31.207Z Accused cannot tender defence evidence by affidavit in Section 138 proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/bda-acquisition-upheld-on-appeal-does-not-lapse-under-sections-27-or-24-2-192b6a48af314beebbeed2fc1883bd46/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:32:24.025Z BDA acquisition upheld on appeal does not lapse under Sections 27 or 24(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/tahsildars-may-search-and-seize-goods-under-the-karnataka-public-distribution-system-contr-d8c8774ab07d459999440744ebcfbf5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:32:22.768Z Tahsildars may search and seize goods under the Karnataka Public Distribution System Control Order. https://lawlens.in/stories/good-faith-complaints-to-college-authorities-about-alleged-harassment-fall-within-exceptio-6e5cd4addc5941d68517823396c8b1e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:32:15.567Z Good-faith complaints to college authorities about alleged harassment fall within Exception 8 to Section 499 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/accepted-compensation-and-possession-defeat-a-claim-that-acquisition-lapsed-under-section-c2385daa424c4dec9075a105d1527119/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:31:53.452Z Accepted compensation and possession defeat a claim that acquisition lapsed under Section 24(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/probe-to-continue-into-alleged-2-03-crore-transfer-from-company-account-to-sbi-life-policy-09e52de737934a4394cb5986b750c70b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:31:49.754Z Probe to continue into alleged ₹2.03-crore transfer from company account to SBI Life policy; arrest barred during investigation https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-land-acquisition-is-not-a-gst-supply-karnataka-high-court-rules-orders-refund-w-fb550467ff0a4e64b391aa10a562a47d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:31:12.525Z Compulsory land acquisition is not a GST “supply,” Karnataka High Court rules; orders refund with 15% interest https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-rules-gst-cannot-be-deducted-from-land-acquisition-compensation-order-e3972dd688214938ba712ae99fd8000a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:30:32.214Z Karnataka High Court rules GST cannot be deducted from land-acquisition compensation, orders refund with 15% interest https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-land-acquisition-compensation-is-not-subject-to-gst-karnataka-high-court-rules-75445050f904404ba8b4ce0f63e7c236/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:30:27.149Z Compulsory land acquisition compensation is not subject to GST, Karnataka High Court rules; orders refund with 15% interest and personal recovery from officer https://lawlens.in/stories/auction-sale-must-be-completed-upon-payment-of-the-balance-consideration-with-21-annual-in-a4552ea3bcac4d9d9648c179d2d0fede/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:30:26.564Z Auction sale must be completed upon payment of the balance consideration with 21% annual interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-cannot-be-deducted-from-land-acquisition-compensation-karnataka-high-court-rules-order-51ad21a353564fc2a2984df0ab128f4c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:30:06.419Z GST cannot be deducted from land-acquisition compensation, Karnataka High Court rules; orders refund with 15% interest https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-cannot-be-deducted-from-compulsory-land-acquisition-compensation-karnataka-high-court-f1992c9ae6d24595b22d966c9dcf9e88/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:29:53.939Z GST cannot be deducted from compulsory land acquisition compensation, Karnataka High Court rules, ordering refund with 15% interest https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-gst-cannot-be-deducted-from-land-acquisition-compensation-orders-refu-44003616b6df483080bbb98f7a8483aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:29:28.153Z Karnataka High Court: GST cannot be deducted from land acquisition compensation; orders refund with 15% interest https://lawlens.in/stories/acquisition-did-not-lapse-under-the-bda-act-or-section-24-2-while-its-validity-challenge-r-f85ed7d83a0341abacbb8a0b3124a36b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:29:03.491Z Acquisition did not lapse under the BDA Act or Section 24(2) while its validity challenge remained pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/unlawful-use-of-private-land-for-roads-requires-statutory-compensation-or-an-equivalent-al-db042d7297b04b25b40594a62927c038/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:28:33.234Z Unlawful use of private land for roads requires statutory compensation or an equivalent alternative site. https://lawlens.in/stories/bda-must-preserve-the-sole-access-passage-upon-relinquishment-of-an-equivalent-site-67c70d13a48742168c19e61c2104180f/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:28:31.154Z BDA must preserve the sole access passage upon relinquishment of an equivalent site. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-142-permits-consensual-divorce-and-quashing-of-related-proceedings-where-reconcili-a43002c0746249daa8e0be45edc2911d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:28:25.137Z Article 142 permits consensual divorce and quashing of related proceedings where reconciliation is impossible. https://lawlens.in/stories/housing-board-directed-to-allot-40-developed-land-in-lieu-of-cash-compensation-8bd685554a704c48b424f8aa135da8ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:27:19.497Z Housing Board Directed to Allot 40% Developed Land in Lieu of Cash Compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquisition-cannot-be-held-lapsed-under-section-11a-without-evidence-that-the-award-was-no-0263360d262d446caa6ea687e29b45fe/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:27:14.160Z Acquisition cannot be held lapsed under Section 11A without evidence that the award was not timely passed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-guarantee-cannot-be-imposed-as-a-condition-for-releasing-seized-vehicles-under-sect-b80f74668ed142b49e1d6b263d0f7615/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:27:11.639Z A bank guarantee cannot be imposed as a condition for releasing seized vehicles under Section 457 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plausible-trial-court-view-of-the-evidence-bars-appellate-reversal-of-acquittal-33229d191e7c4b7a94198f6c30b081a5/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:26:06.336Z A plausible trial-court view of the evidence bars appellate reversal of acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-release-of-a-seized-vehicle-cannot-be-conditioned-on-furnishing-a-bank-guarantee-16c001fae00f4f8aa190081d0894a847/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:25:18.645Z Interim release of a seized vehicle cannot be conditioned on furnishing a bank guarantee. https://lawlens.in/stories/slao-must-reconsider-acquisition-objections-without-being-influenced-by-the-writ-courts-in-8fd0da1d0c144e9f884b35f49817bc15/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:24:55.593Z SLAO Must Reconsider Acquisition Objections Without Being Influenced by the Writ Court’s Interpretation of Circulars. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-alleging-forged-land-records-were-quashed-for-want-of-prima-facie-material-c035103b425d418da3098784c1b875f7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:24:55.523Z Proceedings alleging forged land records were quashed for want of prima facie material. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-restores-defence-land-records-for-air-force-taxi-track-citing-1943-acquisitio-b66be1c6ae7f4d208db9f3c7429734e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:24:54.136Z Karnataka HC restores Defence land records for Air Force taxi track, citing 1943 acquisition and compensation records over a later private claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-for-unlawful-lending-and-exorbitant-interest-must-be-quashed-when-statutory-in-c7bd57b2b3984f37936a0cf70ebb7465/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:24:53.613Z Proceedings for unlawful lending and exorbitant interest must be quashed when statutory ingredients are absent. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-school-register-entry-unsupported-by-source-records-cannot-establish-a-victims-minority-a7fa198cff284a75b930248b85b98598/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:24:50.342Z A school-register entry unsupported by source records cannot establish a victim’s minority beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prior-assault-without-proximate-instigation-or-mens-rea-does-not-establish-abetment-of-s-ae79ba4c7fc1452684d0cd4a46917fd3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:24:29.573Z A prior assault, without proximate instigation or mens rea, does not establish abetment of suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/prison-wardens-dismissal-upheld-after-court-finds-he-supplied-ganja-to-inmates-9161dc8827d24f0a8ddd590f7748a24a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:21:42.013Z Prison warden’s dismissal upheld after court finds he supplied ganja to inmates https://lawlens.in/stories/state-controlled-civil-supplies-corporations-qualify-for-service-tax-exemption-on-construc-7399e4bd9ab04c39950d1f4cf5e49c29/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:20:51.580Z State-controlled civil-supplies corporations qualify for service-tax exemption on construction of post-harvest storage godowns. https://lawlens.in/stories/drivers-and-conductors-duties-must-be-allocated-rotationally-not-by-seniority-2136fd16e8304c93af8b360ecca81f97/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:20:35.275Z Drivers’ and conductors’ duties must be allocated rotationally, not by seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/voluntary-surrender-and-the-trials-preliminary-stage-justified-granting-bail-ed10ca29099345148198a2885bcfee95/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:20:06.032Z Voluntary surrender and the trial’s preliminary stage justified granting bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-where-seized-phone-and-pending-call-records-leave-complicity-for-t-b4b8531dae9b4e1c9a99650251379e7c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:19:53.890Z Quashing is unwarranted where seized phone and pending call records leave complicity for trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/prosecution-for-illegal-pds-rice-transport-requires-evidence-that-the-seized-rice-belonged-408d3f9b511a49528239cbf249107cb7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:19:28.180Z Prosecution for illegal PDS rice transport requires evidence that the seized rice belonged to the public distribution system. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-complete-eligibility-inquiries-and-consider-representations-from-provisio-5449d61bb0d841d2be368b033291a731/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:19:00.577Z Authorities must complete eligibility inquiries and consider representations from provisionally selected candidates. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-cannot-supersede-an-unchallenged-mutation-without-first-setting-it-asi-6c6399d2159649c2b2385e448dcd2244/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:18:49.303Z Revenue authorities cannot supersede an unchallenged mutation without first setting it aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-capable-husband-cannot-avoid-maintenance-by-claiming-unemployment-without-evidence-2ee64d5fd0054bdda78df124434a3751/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:18:02.472Z A capable husband cannot avoid maintenance by claiming unemployment without evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/essential-commodities-act-prosecution-of-company-officers-requires-arraigning-the-company-b94fcef513334dcca01b64827811e3e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:17:16.228Z Essential Commodities Act prosecution of company officers requires arraigning the company as an accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-positive-urine-test-without-forensic-confirmation-cannot-alone-establish-a-section-27-b-3be14691c8df4f629e6890d9b0fb846e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:16:45.727Z A positive urine test without forensic confirmation cannot alone establish a Section 27(b) NDPS offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-attesting-witness-cannot-be-prosecuted-for-fraud-without-specific-allegations-of-partic-63d9857aa3564cb6a93319eadb7d925f/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:16:44.331Z An attesting witness cannot be prosecuted for fraud without specific allegations of participation. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-applies-ruling-striking-down-2015-bar-on-kannada-exam-increments-for-aided-sc-5fee9f888d874e72909d71fad51c7fb3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:15:55.236Z Karnataka HC applies ruling striking down 2015 bar on Kannada-exam increments for aided-school staff https://lawlens.in/stories/section-133-revision-orders-must-give-reasons-addressing-the-claimants-grievance-43ae321bcba24aac8905b4cc247729d8/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:15:20.756Z Section 133 revision orders must give reasons addressing the claimant’s grievance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bidder-cannot-revive-an-auction-after-requesting-and-receiving-a-refund-of-the-deposit-db45355d646d457eac13499839c6ff9e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:15:00.172Z A bidder cannot revive an auction after requesting and receiving a refund of the deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-magistrates-bare-endorsement-does-not-authorize-investigation-of-a-non-cognizable-offenc-55451765f10a410fa5ab96f0db00b0f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:14:57.501Z A Magistrate’s bare endorsement does not authorize investigation of a non-cognizable offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/when-income-is-unproved-tribunals-must-assess-notional-income-under-karnataka-legal-servic-904f238d67cb4aa68acc9e6908353b7a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:14:57.501Z When income is unproved, tribunals must assess notional income under Karnataka Legal Services Authority guidelines. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurers-must-satisfy-third-party-awards-first-then-recover-from-owners-for-unlicensed-dri-0bd8d9759dd04fd0b10427c9d4cfd364/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:14:52.428Z Insurers must satisfy third-party awards first, then recover from owners for unlicensed driving. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-a-final-opportunity-to-lead-evidence-despite-prior-delays-subject-to-cost-30229ead3f864b369770c65e41e6d3cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:13:56.948Z Courts may grant a final opportunity to lead evidence despite prior delays, subject to costs and no further adjournments. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bachelor-supporting-a-large-dependent-family-may-be-subject-to-a-one-third-personal-expe-941c0330be344b1fa5399216f8834ad3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:12:39.832Z A bachelor supporting a large dependent family may be subject to a one-third personal-expense deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-compensation-must-reflect-functional-earning-loss-and-include-applica-902f31629cb64b97bd5b699e77260be2/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:12:07.356Z Permanent disability compensation must reflect functional earning loss and include applicable future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/14-crore-tax-penalty-to-be-reconsidered-after-proprietor-was-jailed-when-notice-was-issued-c338ce7117224bc1b319544bf774ebd3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:12:04.595Z ₹14-crore tax penalty to be reconsidered after proprietor was jailed when notice was issued, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/future-income-compensation-requires-proof-that-accident-related-disability-impairs-earning-0c7b1ac3cc3d4c62a0f91e4ccaee22cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:11:58.447Z Future-income compensation requires proof that accident-related disability impairs earning capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-pay-the-required-25-bid-amount-justifies-forfeiture-of-the-earnest-money-deposi-919385abacda4b379cd8bbf7ff46dc0b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:11:50.064Z Failure to pay the required 25% bid amount justifies forfeiture of the earnest money deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/probe-to-continue-into-alleged-2-03-crore-transfer-from-company-account-to-sbi-life-policy-fdbbeb2db21e40e4a057783ff01e8afe/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:11:31.729Z Probe to continue into alleged ₹2.03-crore transfer from company account to SBI Life policy; arrest barred during investigation https://lawlens.in/stories/a-waqf-board-must-consider-a-mujawarship-claim-despite-its-mistaken-reference-to-mutawalli-00028acec08a46e190c29695b756f68c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:10:16.233Z A Waqf Board must consider a Mujawarship claim despite its mistaken reference to Mutawalli. https://lawlens.in/stories/heirs-cannot-challenge-acquisition-after-their-predecessor-settled-the-compensation-entitl-f98a1ef209a340acabff3352ea23d021/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:10:05.087Z Heirs cannot challenge acquisition after their predecessor settled the compensation-entitlement dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-rash-driving-upheld-section-304a-imprisonment-replaced-with-a-50-000-fine-bf92df8ab28b49ee9330faaa90b51419/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:10:01.127Z Conviction for rash driving upheld; Section 304A imprisonment replaced with a ₹50,000 fine. https://lawlens.in/stories/andar-bahar-gambling-charges-cannot-stand-absent-proof-that-the-game-is-one-of-chance-0cfb4403db4a4925b3523e7d85a9eb47/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:09:34.848Z Andar-bahar gambling charges cannot stand absent proof that the game is one of chance. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-satisfy-compensation-for-a-gratuitous-passenger-first-with-liberty-to-recover-41c0f54b3996468ba387ea679ee84830/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:08:43.084Z Insurer must satisfy compensation for a gratuitous passenger first, with liberty to recover from the vehicle owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-owner-may-recover-the-idv-shortfall-after-deducting-insurance-and-salvage-proceeds-3fbc21b9a0de4ba29a4556b87339d67f/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:08:29.330Z An owner may recover the IDV shortfall after deducting insurance and salvage proceeds. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-grievously-injured-motorcyclist-may-recover-statutory-no-fault-compensation-from-the-oth-332dbaee6d5c427fa26cf1cd008c2644/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:08:07.511Z A grievously injured motorcyclist may recover statutory no-fault compensation from the other vehicle’s owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-was-warranted-where-the-victim-alleged-no-penetrative-assault-and-the-investigation-w-bf418ebe5e8e427886d844dbb196eee5/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:07:43.725Z Bail was warranted where the victim alleged no penetrative assault and the investigation was complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/allegations-limited-to-touching-and-absence-of-medical-evidence-of-intercourse-support-bai-f3dfd1cc2d84476cb6de716c188e1e2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:07:41.668Z Allegations limited to touching and absence of medical evidence of intercourse support bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-was-granted-to-accused-present-at-the-scene-without-specific-allegations-of-assault-5294147cc87e495fb05d0e5269c166ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:05:45.521Z Bail was granted to accused present at the scene without specific allegations of assault. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-record-contained-no-definite-allegation-of-penetrative-or-aggravate-d056424b7e5548c883ffe3233d0cb1c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:05:20.359Z Bail Granted Where the Record Contained No Definite Allegation of Penetrative or Aggravated Sexual Assault https://lawlens.in/stories/denial-of-yearly-permission-was-disproportionate-where-a-colleges-request-to-defer-inspect-fd59a423e54d4946bbc48fc6afbf98cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:04:58.056Z Denial of yearly permission was disproportionate where a college’s request to defer inspection did not constitute non-cooperation. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-was-justified-for-alleged-facilitators-where-investigation-was-complete-and-forensic-f0a8c8a76f3342ec8dfda05c15cd61b5/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:04:57.015Z Bail was justified for alleged facilitators where investigation was complete and forensic evidence did not implicate them. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-quashes-repeated-rape-prosecution-after-complainant-settles-with-accu-8d2a0a5af5ca496fbd70f4ec555cfbfb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:04:55.463Z Karnataka High Court quashes repeated-rape prosecution after complainant settles with accuseds https://lawlens.in/stories/the-sc-st-acts-anticipatory-bail-bar-does-not-apply-absent-a-prima-facie-offence-62fcd5a28baf493391e8c51c2f85e2d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:04:53.650Z The SC/ST Act’s anticipatory-bail bar does not apply absent a prima facie offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-should-not-be-quashed-after-charges-are-framed-absent-exceptional-cir-6c98859c876d4449bae010e70c2efa31/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:04:52.613Z Criminal proceedings should not be quashed after charges are framed absent exceptional circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-cancels-233-acre-estate-auction-over-major-irregularities-orders-comp-389214b1854745559101c60fd1240baf/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:03:10.616Z Karnataka High Court cancels 233-acre estate auction over major irregularities, orders company to pay successful bidder ₹10 crore https://lawlens.in/stories/betting-on-cricket-does-not-constitute-gaming-under-the-karnataka-police-act-e9e06dabe9a24202bfaa1a3a94fc9822/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:03:08.207Z Betting on cricket does not constitute “gaming” under the Karnataka Police Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-against-relatives-quashed-after-unexplained-delay-and-failure-to-disclose-the-e83a208d55fc4faf857d19038e00639f/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:03:05.746Z Proceedings against relatives quashed after unexplained delay and failure to disclose the ingredients of intimidation and insult. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-prolonged-custody-and-the-victims-hostile-testimony-d973575df4d245918cd219f98596cb9c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:03:03.505Z Bail granted after charge-sheet filing, prolonged custody, and the victim’s hostile testimony. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-and-omnibus-allegations-warrant-quashing-dv-act-proceedings-against-in-laws-bcf4c0211ecb4715be056062789f7114/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:02:59.733Z Vague and omnibus allegations warrant quashing DV Act proceedings against in-laws. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-grants-bail-in-pocso-case-after-victims-grandfather-says-the-families-2b287405d95e4e3fb3f25e49d5cdd0b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:02:55.507Z Karnataka High Court grants bail in POCSO case after victim’s grandfather says the families settled the dispute https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-pocso-case-after-victim-and-complainant-file-no-objection-affidavi-828153387004422ba53d1d1fd55924e1/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:02:51.863Z Regular bail granted in POCSO case after victim and complainant file no-objection affidavits. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-grants-bail-to-pocso-accused-after-the-16-year-olds-mother-cites-thei-386d8b6bb71a4e1087b3cba9f7604682/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:02:47.350Z Karnataka High Court grants bail to POCSO accused after the 16-year-old’s mother cites their marriage and raises no objection https://lawlens.in/stories/a-late-stage-section-138-compromise-may-be-accepted-with-costs-reduced-to-1-of-the-cheque-73e53c8869124a8ba9db96a10f8789a4/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T12:02:44.860Z A late-stage Section 138 compromise may be accepted with costs reduced to 1% of the cheque amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-amendment-ending-interim-moratorium-for-personal-guarantors-applies-to-pending-cases-b-1a4c840cb3bf473d948e9e51399e3dc7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:56:21.766Z IBC amendment ending interim moratorium for personal guarantors applies to pending cases, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/an-inadvertent-pay-scale-error-cannot-confer-retrospective-entitlement-to-an-inapplicable-300efecba6a44a4686f7b61a0e4dca13/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:55:15.300Z An inadvertent pay-scale error cannot confer retrospective entitlement to an inapplicable IDA scale. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-findings-warrant-no-interference-absent-procedural-unfairness-perversity-or-l-21281fae7f944f6892f33c754ac19712/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:55:15.186Z Disciplinary findings warrant no interference absent procedural unfairness, perversity, or lack of evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-selection-grade-granted-after-second-macp-precludes-entitlement-to-third-macp-47b958611c9b4eaaaf88aa768b823bfe/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:55:15.185Z A Selection Grade granted after second MACP precludes entitlement to third MACP. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pension-from-a-retired-employee-is-impermissible-absent-fraud-or-misrep-af7dec2a1b4d4eb6a7a77d0093796bdb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:55:12.821Z Recovery of excess pension from a retired employee is impermissible absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/external-medical-certificates-cannot-override-railway-authorities-fitness-assessments-for-0163645012924767a075ba2390ceace8/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:55:09.345Z External medical certificates cannot override Railway authorities’ fitness assessments for safety-category appointments. https://lawlens.in/stories/resignation-to-join-another-government-post-must-be-treated-as-technical-resignation-despi-5d4faf867d9a4c8a8bfdf5e37ab913c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:55:08.784Z Resignation to join another government post must be treated as technical resignation despite procedural non-compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-representation-cannot-revive-a-stale-or-time-barred-service-claim-b6e30ff9c3b44cb58782aee6a6e0423d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:53:48.207Z A belated representation cannot revive a stale or time-barred service claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-representations-cannot-revive-a-stale-challenge-to-a-disciplinary-dismissal-that-84ce1b5fc7574bd1959909437c2e7f6a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:53:45.317Z Repeated representations cannot revive a stale challenge to a disciplinary dismissal that has attained finality. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuity-of-service-requires-consideration-of-regularization-even-when-the-reinstatement-a75e2e7f8559442892274252e8c2f3f5/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:53:42.476Z Continuity of service requires consideration of regularization, even when the reinstatement award does not expressly order it. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-representations-cannot-revive-a-stale-claim-or-create-a-fresh-cause-of-action-251d6df0b47642afa0bdc529feb6ff74/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:53:39.693Z Repeated representations cannot revive a stale claim or create a fresh cause of action. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-benefit-of-doubt-acquittal-does-not-preclude-reconsideration-of-regularization-eligibili-167a83c653294b65a3cbf17bf75ba198/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:53:36.848Z A benefit-of-doubt acquittal does not preclude reconsideration of regularization eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appointing-authoritys-error-cannot-justify-terminating-a-long-serving-employee-absent-f-72e143bc46964908bc833b1cf7e47898/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:53:33.694Z An appointing authority’s error cannot justify terminating a long-serving employee absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-proceedings-should-be-stayed-where-identical-grave-charges-risk-prejudicing-t-556ef25f8b4540d6b3b489d0905729a5/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:53:31.269Z Departmental proceedings should be stayed where identical grave charges risk prejudicing the employee’s criminal defence. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunals-cannot-direct-disciplinary-authorities-to-initiate-proceedings-against-particula-e180d29fe1c54785a60ec030148db16f/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:53:28.460Z Tribunals cannot direct disciplinary authorities to initiate proceedings against particular officials. https://lawlens.in/stories/up-farm-accident-scheme-can-pay-separate-compensation-for-each-eligible-parent-allahabad-h-06410f5217d850b3b2d42a91dd2f1262/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:52:48.850Z UP farm-accident scheme can pay separate compensation for each eligible parent, Allahabad High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-invited-transfer-preferences-where-preferred-posts-remain-vacant-e3561eb9bb28491fab893da73b043d5c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:42:41.301Z Authorities Must Consider Invited Transfer Preferences Where Preferred Posts Remain Vacant https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-produce-a-valid-non-creamy-layer-certificate-by-the-deadline-defeats-ebc-reserv-09125304ed604a31a8a5ae311e8fad28/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:42:38.624Z Failure to produce a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate by the deadline defeats EBC reservation eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-law-requires-an-employer-to-wait-90-days-or-inquire-before-accepting-a-resignation-902935657f9a462398e7ff57d0d1254d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:42:36.040Z No law requires an employer to wait 90 days or inquire before accepting a resignation. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-prolonged-disciplinary-proceedings-cannot-justify-indefinite-withholding-of-re-3a1fac4b133247f5bc832dbc61461f4b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:42:33.646Z Unexplained prolonged disciplinary proceedings cannot justify indefinite withholding of retiral benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-considering-the-adult-complainants-four-year-consensual-relationship-filed-ch-f7f4f2ba4a20478db9ee43506431eeef/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:33:03.867Z Bail granted considering the adult complainant’s four-year consensual relationship, filed charge-sheet, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/sarfaesi-affected-tenants-must-seek-relief-before-the-drt-not-through-writ-petitions-55825a6302a743019bcb31c4ee589c3a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:33:00.424Z SARFAESI-affected tenants must seek relief before the DRT, not through writ petitions. https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-amendment-removing-interim-moratorium-for-personal-guarantors-applies-to-pending-cases-d1a9946ca235405293c3798aecc8c6fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:31:59.358Z IBC amendment removing interim moratorium for personal guarantors applies to pending cases, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/article-21-protects-an-occupants-access-to-electricity-absent-statutory-impediment-24c9d876b92b53a99d687c8f8f1a0c8c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:24:05.407Z Article 21 protects an occupant’s access to electricity absent statutory impediment. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-agreement-to-sell-new-tenure-land-without-prior-collector-permission-is-void-and-unenfo-ae28dfb786174ad09063c46c16cf84c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:13:32.150Z An agreement to sell new-tenure land without prior Collector permission is void and unenforceable under Section 43. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-to-reargue-a-case-absent-an-error-apparent-f97f2126547d4e5c9bfde2a3918b6f2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:05:20.444Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used to reargue a case absent an error apparent. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-to-reargue-merits-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-recor-561ff23d53d2481ab6c8b4d5e8dc1596/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:05:16.868Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used to reargue merits absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-will-not-disturb-interim-maintenance-orders-absent-arbitrariness-or-caprice-d3b4ab92ed1a47c1a9756a33dcfd271a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:04:08.377Z Writ courts will not disturb interim maintenance orders absent arbitrariness or caprice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-review-petition-cannot-reopen-an-order-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-record-1d3c48c9effd4e34b8c510ad1a5c43c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T11:04:05.840Z A review petition cannot reopen an order absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fourteen-year-sentence-under-section-392-is-available-only-for-robbery-on-a-highway-betw-0f8934e107c54640b987c3cf627f8c90/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:54:46.566Z A fourteen-year sentence under Section 392 is available only for robbery on a highway between sunset and sunrise. https://lawlens.in/stories/real-estate-anti-profiteering-may-compare-actual-itc-availed-and-apportion-project-savings-6052ff38c4834e2f853e349884e9bf62/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:52:28.985Z Real-estate anti-profiteering may compare actual ITC availed and apportion project savings by area. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-upholds-650-crore-project-cost-ceiling-setting-aside-911-crore-nhai-termi-3fdd062d72fa4102840741a6b2242c20/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:52:02.329Z Delhi High Court upholds ₹650-crore project-cost ceiling, setting aside ₹911-crore NHAI termination award https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-cannot-charge-interest-on-redemption-liability-for-years-before-adjudication-deter-47c024a41e5a4b818f2d0657b105d06e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:51:56.419Z Customs cannot charge interest on redemption liability for years before adjudication determined it, Delhi High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-notice-under-order-xxxix-rule-3-is-not-appealable-under-order-xliii-rule-1-r-89249a8bf1be4f68b2ab38eb9e5ffb20/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:51:40.166Z Mere notice under Order XXXIX Rule 3 is not appealable under Order XLIII Rule 1(r). https://lawlens.in/stories/consumer-commission-service-rules-do-not-automatically-disqualify-an-arbitrator-under-sect-84273813e9fa4b35b32893bff82ed22b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:50:57.993Z Consumer Commission service rules do not automatically disqualify an arbitrator under Section 12(5), Delhi High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/probate-proceedings-may-be-remanded-to-permit-examination-of-available-attesting-witnesses-7a29ee7b346848e995e117106b5b1b7c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:50:54.273Z Probate proceedings may be remanded to permit examination of available attesting witnesses and proof of the will. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-holds-order-43-appeal-not-maintainable-before-it-and-transfers-case-t-037b8d3a439545858613e9c2843f00d7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:50:36.691Z Karnataka High Court holds Order 43 appeal not maintainable before it and transfers case to District Court under Civil Courts Act https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-xliii-rule-1-r-appeal-is-not-maintainable-before-the-high-court-under-section-19-ff20f6d1f7924ad685919e00e5c26005/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:50:29.592Z An Order XLIII Rule 1(r) appeal is not maintainable before the High Court under Section 19(1). https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-is-not-the-forum-to-adjudicate-disputed-lease-rights-and-possession-06484b8e8b1a4bbfa008b6b090e0ec14/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:50:28.448Z Article 226 is not the forum to adjudicate disputed lease rights and possession. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-ashraya-site-representations-without-the-court-determining-entit-018eb920863845869b72187725489148/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:50:11.270Z Authorities must consider Ashraya-site representations without the Court determining entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-passenger-falling-when-a-bus-moves-suddenly-while-she-alights-is-not-contributorily-negl-9c867bf8154243eb8b005823e6a1fe56/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:50:04.078Z A passenger falling when a bus moves suddenly while she alights is not contributorily negligent. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-xliii-appeals-from-senior-civil-judge-orders-lie-before-the-district-court-not-the-h-7a2cd52e00974489b2b76a70f8b3f9b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:49:45.544Z Order XLIII appeals from Senior Civil Judge orders lie before the District Court, not the High Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-of-collapsed-structures-is-not-wilful-disobedience-when-the-propertys-nature-remai-f1814c8d5a3d45c59bbb411759a21a94/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:49:42.825Z Removal of collapsed structures is not wilful disobedience when the property’s nature remains unchanged. https://lawlens.in/stories/notified-defence-restrictions-do-not-authorize-dispossession-without-statutory-compensatio-637fe2fd264d4f608cae5d36cc4e9d13/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:48:12.187Z Notified defence restrictions do not authorize dispossession without statutory compensation proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/foreign-nationals-have-no-vested-right-to-visa-extension-which-remains-within-sovereign-di-2e38c4d6c4504ba79f49618f39034e93/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:48:12.182Z Foreign nationals have no vested right to visa extension, which remains within sovereign discretion. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rear-end-collision-does-not-establish-rider-negligence-without-evidence-of-following-dis-2ceed9926b524f6992543cca4ffd8754/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:48:04.619Z A rear-end collision does not establish rider negligence without evidence of following distance. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-may-be-revived-if-the-agreed-settlement-payment-is-not-made-by-the-de-b26248f2e7c642fd8665f73487335b06/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:47:52.543Z Contempt proceedings may be revived if the agreed settlement payment is not made by the deadline. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-43-appeal-against-a-senior-civil-judges-order-is-not-maintainable-before-the-high-b96800fe9de9420c94d47c4e0688c487/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:47:47.070Z An Order 43 appeal against a Senior Civil Judge’s order is not maintainable before the High Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/registered-transferees-may-build-on-disputed-property-but-remain-restrained-from-alienatin-ea25455b3de244f89922b5892ab93d19/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:45:51.377Z Registered transferees may build on disputed property, but remain restrained from alienating it. https://lawlens.in/stories/whole-body-disability-should-be-assessed-at-one-third-of-the-corresponding-limb-disability-78b1535aee5447ccb7c16f224dd4b609/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:45:51.148Z Whole-body disability should be assessed at one-third of the corresponding limb disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claimant-with-whole-body-disability-exceeding-20-is-entitled-to-40-future-prospects-in-c-00b286ba2c8c4a66be6b04fa6dbbb68e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:45:49.549Z A claimant with whole-body disability exceeding 20% is entitled to 40% future prospects in calculating loss of future income. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-account-for-spinal-and-lower-limb-injuries-when-assessing-futur-3b41bef314ea41a4a486544f511d31cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:45:49.321Z Functional disability must account for spinal and lower-limb injuries when assessing future income loss. https://lawlens.in/stories/whole-body-disability-is-assessed-at-one-third-of-lower-limb-disability-when-calculating-l-db94699979b14c3a82d41f96644ec6aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:45:49.210Z Whole-body disability is assessed at one-third of lower-limb disability when calculating loss of future income. https://lawlens.in/stories/drug-licence-cancellation-requires-a-show-cause-opportunity-and-reasoned-consideration-of-37055771fa464fb991c8c9936c6eb99b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:45:49.189Z Drug licence cancellation requires a show-cause opportunity and reasoned consideration of its scope. https://lawlens.in/stories/renovation-was-permitted-during-the-partition-suit-subject-to-an-undertaking-not-to-claim-a9d95bf4ddc94985b4493e8edce61135/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:45:46.603Z Renovation was permitted during the partition suit subject to an undertaking not to claim equity if plaintiffs succeed. https://lawlens.in/stories/joinder-cannot-confer-territorial-jurisdiction-over-independent-causes-of-action-19aeb0be13d5436189186f1e46fb1e27/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:44:13.838Z Joinder cannot confer territorial jurisdiction over independent causes of action. https://lawlens.in/stories/future-prosthetic-replacement-costs-and-maintenance-are-compensable-based-on-the-claimants-2e54b84e4e7145e19c371d5de1aed10e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:43:53.720Z Future prosthetic replacement costs and maintenance are compensable based on the claimant’s life expectancy. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-on-parity-where-allegations-arose-from-pressure-to-recover-inves-f1d0638bf1424abfb56f27221a43a0c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:43:18.498Z Anticipatory bail granted on parity where allegations arose from pressure to recover investment funds. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-administrative-claim-does-not-excuse-unexplained-delay-in-seeking-tribunal-relie-32f5524f77d246e8864e8bbf47c404cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:38:15.537Z A pending administrative claim does not excuse unexplained delay in seeking Tribunal relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-hc-refuses-to-quash-case-alleging-a-couple-fabricated-a-family-tree-and-declared-a-ce63857db18b4dca8e99228fa3d77b24/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:37:41.571Z Gujarat HC refuses to quash case alleging a couple fabricated a family tree and declared a living heir dead to claim land https://lawlens.in/stories/msme-award-challenges-cannot-be-restored-without-the-mandatory-75-deposit-calcutta-high-co-98eab0b54d0a48fe8e57095384f6f061/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:37:08.500Z MSME award challenges cannot be restored without the mandatory 75% deposit, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-may-deduct-bad-debts-on-urban-advances-without-set-off-against-provisions-for-rural-e886085dde25494d906e64a248cae9cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:35:09.299Z Banks may deduct bad debts on urban advances without set-off against provisions for rural advances. https://lawlens.in/stories/terminal-benefits-may-be-applied-to-cooperative-dues-with-consent-subject-to-further-proce-f8fb9d5fa72f46adb494b903e7597850/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:34:58.960Z Terminal benefits may be applied to cooperative dues with consent, subject to further proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/teacher-facing-pocso-case-madras-high-court-directs-posting-noting-no-disciplinary-proceed-082cee1180a3432098e7bc96b36a983b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:34:55.383Z Teacher facing POCSO case: Madras High Court directs posting, noting no disciplinary proceedings had begun https://lawlens.in/stories/a-benefit-of-doubt-acquittal-permits-discretion-to-deny-back-wages-under-cda-rule-22-273401a431714dbca4f55e35d54d3505/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:34:43.277Z A benefit-of-doubt acquittal permits discretion to deny back wages under CDA Rule 22. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-holding-only-higher-secondary-qualifications-cannot-be-disqualified-as-overqual-1ceae77029324f7b9664e71486fb865b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:34:39.799Z Candidates holding only Higher Secondary qualifications cannot be disqualified as overqualified for Group IV posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-scheduled-tribe-certificate-may-be-cancelled-where-overwhelming-evidence-disproves-the-c-4d8fe7c3351b40ecb293f76e642eb88a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:34:23.790Z A Scheduled Tribe certificate may be cancelled where overwhelming evidence disproves the claimed community status. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-previously-completed-diploma-does-not-constitute-pursuing-a-higher-qualification-on-the-e6f678d7ac3344578826005b61800690/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:34:21.131Z A previously completed diploma does not constitute pursuing a higher qualification on the application date. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-final-decree-on-a-counterclaim-bars-inconsistent-relief-in-the-plaintiffs-suit-c9a5c28fefd640d28da4055d6764f000/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:33:06.752Z A final decree on a counterclaim bars inconsistent relief in the plaintiff’s suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-service-does-not-entitle-part-time-employees-to-regularization-absent-appointment-aga-eb2096ee318342b3bbbdaba272ce59af/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:32:32.971Z Long service does not entitle part-time employees to regularization absent appointment against sanctioned posts through lawful recruitment. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-retirement-recovery-of-excess-pay-is-impermissible-where-payments-span-more-than-five-8e96097cbdd14260a53c7906e69d541a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:32:29.145Z Post-retirement recovery of excess pay is impermissible where payments span more than five years. https://lawlens.in/stories/school-appointment-approval-must-be-decided-on-the-merits-upon-a-fresh-management-proposal-1b0d58f80544448ea9c35dfeb535995b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:32:28.040Z School appointment approval must be decided on the merits upon a fresh management proposal. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-65-compassionate-allowance-is-unavailable-to-compulsorily-retired-railway-employees-cd989d4a204449cabf730bc8a7ff111d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:32:27.649Z Rule 65 compassionate allowance is unavailable to compulsorily retired railway employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-alone-does-not-warrant-quashing-disciplinary-proceedings-absent-prejudice-or-condona-decd4126602f41d58e6214cb846cab83/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:32:26.638Z Delay alone does not warrant quashing disciplinary proceedings absent prejudice or condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-disturb-evidence-based-disciplinary-findings-absent-perversity-3ab8c09d57744bfb9eb7b0d9fd951b2e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:32:25.881Z Courts will not disturb evidence-based disciplinary findings absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-decade-delayed-charge-memorandum-is-unsustainable-where-the-department-had-previously-fo-418edb4aafce46f3ac2c3116da42e263/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:32:24.895Z A decade-delayed charge memorandum is unsustainable where the department had previously found no employee involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-service-cannot-validate-a-public-appointment-founded-on-judicial-relief-granted-to-ot-6b95e4b507b2592cac6bf80d585a3b50/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:28:59.565Z Long service cannot validate a public appointment founded on judicial relief granted to others. https://lawlens.in/stories/msme-award-challenge-cannot-be-restored-without-75-pre-deposit-calcutta-high-court-rules-446903bd427a413da572291c98640c24/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:28:53.698Z MSME award challenge cannot be restored without 75% pre-deposit, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-postgraduate-degree-may-validly-condition-an-l-t-teachers-promotional-scale-when-linked-5b4a7bc3fb935116bb2f1340cd2796a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:28:46.569Z A postgraduate degree may validly condition an L.T. teacher’s promotional scale when linked to the Lecturer’s scale. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-closed-with-liberty-to-reopen-subject-to-outcomes-of-pending-appeals-5d723e9322da4245a46b4cb79b4c7352/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:28:42.598Z Writ petition closed with liberty to reopen subject to outcomes of pending appeals. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-questions-were-left-unanswered-while-the-revenues-claim-remained-pending-before-the-su-e1942eece85a4e999926305f5d06f21d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:28:33.306Z Tax questions were left unanswered while the Revenue’s claim remained pending before the Supreme Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sale-agreement-holder-is-neither-a-necessary-nor-proper-party-to-a-title-suit-a94383c5a89d4682bfe26e57cb0232fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:28:29.222Z A sale-agreement holder is neither a necessary nor proper party to a title suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/records-bearing-on-a-childs-welfare-may-be-compelled-in-custody-modification-proceedings-5032214ad36e4dc0bbbe64ddfa566e76/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:27:06.388Z Records bearing on a child’s welfare may be compelled in custody-modification proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-directs-surplus-from-4-crore-property-sale-to-be-shared-pro-rata-among-c-be66fcfb5efb4c4d82a6d7b7eb7f3cdc/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:24:47.302Z Madras High Court directs surplus from ₹4-crore property sale to be shared pro rata among chit-fund depositors https://lawlens.in/stories/acquisition-authority-witness-admissions-can-justify-enhanced-compensation-when-they-estab-f882b46cafb0442c976141b2c7ccc070/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:22:30.091Z Acquisition authority witness admissions can justify enhanced compensation when they establish prevailing market value. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-party-cannot-claim-non-receipt-after-an-arbitral-award-is-sent-to-its-registered-address-2c1d0bbb9265481085efbb47d54f70f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:22:29.968Z A party cannot claim non-receipt after an arbitral award is sent to its registered address. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-47-cpc-cannot-reopen-service-issues-concluded-after-an-ex-parte-decree-becomes-fin-1f8a16f43a93469b8e86790afb1ef5ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:22:29.561Z Section 47 CPC cannot reopen service issues concluded after an ex parte decree becomes final. https://lawlens.in/stories/admissions-by-the-acquiring-authoritys-witness-can-support-enhanced-land-compensation-base-fe76e63ccc1e4a6c807a4772930e1e33/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:22:29.459Z Admissions by the acquiring authority’s witness can support enhanced land compensation based on market value. https://lawlens.in/stories/debtors-can-challenge-unilateral-arbitrator-appointments-during-execution-madras-high-cour-c5c45d1dfaad477e83ff8c28fb6f36b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:22:29.345Z Debtors can challenge unilateral arbitrator appointments during execution, Madras High Court rules; award declared void https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-weigh-merits-or-substantive-rights-before-sufficient-cause-for-delay-is-show-ed9d4fa265a044e79bd4b310e165d135/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:22:29.296Z Courts cannot weigh merits or substantive rights before sufficient cause for delay is shown. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-debtor-who-unsuccessfully-invoked-section-34-cannot-resist-enforcement-as-premature-for-63929ad2bccb416ca6ec317e7684aad2/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:22:29.290Z A debtor who unsuccessfully invoked Section 34 cannot resist enforcement as premature for non-service of the award. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-recorded-agricultural-land-used-for-agriculture-is-excluded-from-wealth-tax-retros-12c82b4d7c7849d3904a7bb3c67f5598/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:22:22.432Z Revenue-recorded agricultural land used for agriculture is excluded from wealth tax retrospectively. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-cannot-be-condoned-merely-to-afford-a-hearing-without-sufficient-cause-928c88709f6943049654e556f23592b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:22:21.951Z Delay cannot be condoned merely to afford a hearing without sufficient cause. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-based-on-new-evidence-requires-proof-that-due-diligence-could-not-have-produced-it-870250578c1a40309169ca9ed595b03d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:22:19.239Z Review based on new evidence requires proof that due diligence could not have produced it earlier. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-faultless-service-under-a-state-approved-selection-warrants-protection-despite-an-unr-65571ab15c6a5607897ed16a04043f7b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:12:39.507Z Long, faultless service under a State-approved selection warrants protection despite an unrecognized qualification. https://lawlens.in/stories/allahabad-high-court-orders-state-to-pay-1-lakh-costs-after-authorities-left-an-interim-or-8704b10323d05693bad4929bb6065a98/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:12:39.145Z Allahabad High Court orders State to pay ₹1 lakh costs after authorities left an interim order unimplemented and delayed filing their response for over 30 years https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employer-cannot-belatedly-revive-a-quashed-removal-after-implementing-reinstatement-1b43fdf6ae6950a48092ecaadd12ec4e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:12:37.771Z An employer cannot belatedly revive a quashed removal after implementing reinstatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-amended-second-schedules-5-lakh-death-compensation-applies-to-pending-section-163a-app-c37e824c90cc40ea946f905bdf0c39c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:12:29.066Z The amended Second Schedule’s ₹5 lakh death compensation applies to pending Section 163A appeals. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-justified-bail-where-the-applicant-was-implicated-by-co-accused-statements-and-the-c7c36a10eced468a92bb61aeba18f51e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:02:58.174Z Parity justified bail where the applicant was implicated by co-accused statements and the seizure-holder was released. https://lawlens.in/stories/drp-objections-filed-on-the-next-working-day-after-a-sunday-deadline-are-timely-under-sect-4628c423a9794a7f932695c4f4eed44b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:02:25.862Z DRP objections filed on the next working day after a Sunday deadline are timely under Section 10 of the General Clauses Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/online-cricket-betting-allegations-warrant-further-investigation-mp-high-court-refuses-to-36c2482dc15d43d9a433bd38b383e11f/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T10:01:58.561Z Online cricket-betting allegations warrant further investigation; MP High Court refuses to quash FIR against alleged operator https://lawlens.in/stories/men-convicted-in-fatal-assault-spared-prison-after-allahabad-hc-says-later-fir-came-years-043d5b5e2ca854fbb7c4ca63921ca073/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:52:41.995Z Men convicted in fatal assault spared prison after Allahabad HC says later FIR came years after the probation period would have ended https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-over-an-allegedly-unauthorised-certificate-requires-a-hearing-before-its-valid-52a8e6efa1ef567b8210977920b0f39c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:52:38.692Z Termination over an allegedly unauthorised certificate requires a hearing before its validity is determined. https://lawlens.in/stories/chhattisgarh-high-court-allows-termination-of-31-week-pregnancy-of-minor-rape-victim-direc-57eeece6bf204153acce05fbfa09612e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:42:49.203Z Chhattisgarh High Court allows termination of 31-week pregnancy of minor rape victim, directing care at a higher-level hospital https://lawlens.in/stories/wife-gets-sole-ownership-of-jointly-registered-home-after-father-proved-to-have-funded-pur-d59fe26f678242e1bf7ea50098ba9fbd/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:41:59.507Z Wife gets sole ownership of jointly registered home after father proved to have funded purchase, Kerala High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-should-not-be-quashed-where-alleged-facts-disclose-the-charged-offenc-a19f086cf21b4c35bb679f71836c68cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:33:56.652Z Criminal proceedings should not be quashed where alleged facts disclose the charged offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/regional-rural-bank-employees-do-not-hold-civil-posts-protected-by-article-311-f6adf3f66d164382accb6a700184a46c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:24:24.190Z Regional rural bank employees do not hold civil posts protected by Article 311. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wifes-hardship-and-childcare-responsibilities-justify-transferring-matrimonial-proceedin-575e8a3c6fec4c8e8307517b1100cfc5/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:21:56.317Z A wife’s hardship and childcare responsibilities justify transferring matrimonial proceedings to her place of residence. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-reflect-correctly-assessed-income-and-standardized-conven-8d688e0e348243af995f5ce384b07ed4/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:21:56.250Z Motor accident compensation must reflect correctly assessed income and standardized conventional heads. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-inadvertent-survey-number-error-cannot-justify-rejecting-a-section-28a-application-with-3c8da9f142234e8bb64c89cc73ad3822/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:21:56.017Z An Inadvertent Survey-Number Error Cannot Justify Rejecting a Section 28A Application Without Allowing Correction. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wifes-caregiving-responsibilities-and-travel-hardship-justify-transferring-matrimonial-p-07cae2704f424bffa8677d57184b8843/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:21:55.740Z A wife’s caregiving responsibilities and travel hardship justify transferring matrimonial proceedings to her place of residence. https://lawlens.in/stories/doubtful-and-inconsistent-dying-declarations-leave-reasonable-doubt-warranting-affirmance-98b76a933dbb4788984a5178f34bdd39/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:21:55.353Z Doubtful and inconsistent dying declarations leave reasonable doubt, warranting affirmance of acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-salary-is-unproved-courts-may-assess-notional-income-based-on-occupation-and-prevail-7c7e0e53b2224f678dee6165c30b7364/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:12:41.958Z Where salary is unproved, courts may assess notional income based on occupation and prevailing conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/independently-earning-adult-children-are-not-dependants-absent-evidence-of-financial-depen-dab0e7045d4148199770412e12e1db0e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:12:41.380Z Independently earning adult children are not dependants absent evidence of financial dependence. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-for-permanent-disability-and-overlapping-loss-of-earning-heads-cannot-be-dupl-cc644cbe14ae4e18a11e3311d9121d0b/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:12:39.125Z Compensation for permanent disability and overlapping loss-of-earning heads cannot be duplicated. https://lawlens.in/stories/sub-inspector-ordered-to-pay-5-000-after-admitting-he-illegally-locked-a-transporters-prem-3f92e2a40d9f45adb94eb00ee1606fc4/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T09:12:38.569Z Sub-Inspector ordered to pay ₹5,000 after admitting he illegally locked a transporter’s premises without legal authority https://lawlens.in/stories/a-petroleum-outlet-cannot-be-ordered-to-cease-operations-without-first-hearing-its-operato-8b205e4661dc4182af3ed136557270d2/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:29:01.584Z A petroleum outlet cannot be ordered to cease operations without first hearing its operator. https://lawlens.in/stories/bihar-must-consider-retired-employees-time-bound-promotion-claim-without-treating-the-acco-3ce7a163785f4dd49b693c2e31ade68a/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:29:00.979Z Bihar must consider retired employee’s time-bound promotion claim without treating the accounts exam as mandatory, Patna High Court says https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-appoint-a-local-commissioner-to-resolve-disputed-land-boundaries-absent-an-agr-850434e9521e410bb0524db68782c6c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:28:59.982Z Courts must appoint a local commissioner to resolve disputed land boundaries absent an agreed map. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-pay-scale-parity-claims-and-grant-consequential-benefits-if-appr-117729864cf84542b35c1a7a1941a28c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:28:58.978Z Authorities must consider pay-scale parity claims and grant consequential benefits if approved. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-benefit-grievances-may-be-pursued-under-bihars-2019-government-servant-grievance-r-60c116fd3b894383ba23c0027f3ff7cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:28:58.849Z Service-benefit grievances may be pursued under Bihar’s 2019 Government Servant Grievance Redressal Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/salary-and-increment-grievances-fall-within-bihars-government-servant-grievance-redressal-ee06dd4095134520b0f5d0aeb3a013f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:28:57.311Z Salary and increment grievances fall within Bihar’s Government Servant Grievance Redressal Rules, 2019. https://lawlens.in/stories/daily-wage-service-cannot-count-toward-pension-when-regularisation-occurs-after-1-april-20-2713bc1364d3412ea02e81b7c1a40497/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:18:51.131Z Daily-wage service cannot count toward pension when regularisation occurs after 1 April 2003. https://lawlens.in/stories/casual-labourers-performing-duties-comparable-to-regular-staff-are-entitled-to-1-30th-mini-d128f98cfb2545acb4858e5f47277a1e/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:11:20.993Z Casual labourers performing duties comparable to regular staff are entitled to 1/30th minimum pay plus DA. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bona-fide-explanation-including-legal-advice-and-subsequent-steps-constituted-sufficient-f445e3447cd348fba183ac1557bd0781/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:11:08.397Z A bona fide explanation, including legal advice and subsequent steps, constituted sufficient cause to condone delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-incentive-payments-after-administrative-review-does-not-require-discipl-79bf2ad81fc34d32953b406fd1f548f5/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:11:05.415Z Recovery of excess incentive payments after administrative review does not require disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compassionate-appointment-rejection-must-be-reasoned-and-disclose-the-assessment-under-r-c91dd6674106481aba626c354415f7fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:11:04.327Z A compassionate appointment rejection must be reasoned and disclose the assessment under relevant criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-payments-from-retired-group-c-employees-is-impermissible-absent-misrepr-99066aea6d624d86afed963cdbb04530/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:11:03.735Z Recovery of excess payments from retired Group C employees is impermissible absent misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-compassionate-appointment-claims-must-be-considered-when-the-scheme-is-revived-d1c17618a13e461bbd7f0258f67dcb01/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:11:03.016Z Pending compassionate appointment claims must be considered when the scheme is revived. https://lawlens.in/stories/salary-recovery-must-cease-pending-a-show-cause-notice-hearing-and-reasoned-decision-8e43527e42d24a23a03bc7606fcc612c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:11:02.269Z Salary recovery must cease pending a show-cause notice, hearing, and reasoned decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-review-cannot-disturb-concurrent-rejection-of-delay-condonation-absent-pervers-ff13e0bcff464473a55cac655ec4aa32/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T08:10:15.307Z Article 227 review cannot disturb concurrent rejection of delay condonation absent perversity or jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/minor-in-mothers-exclusive-custody-can-renew-passport-without-fathers-name-rajasthan-high-dd0945652e8a4788a40e028b54842fbc/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:55:16.326Z Minor in mother’s exclusive custody can renew passport without father’s name, Rajasthan High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/future-prosthetic-replacement-costs-and-maintenance-are-compensable-based-on-the-claimants-558cac289785442eb895466f36cf347d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:52:13.195Z Future prosthetic replacement costs and maintenance are compensable based on the claimant’s life expectancy. https://lawlens.in/stories/once-the-section-139-presumption-is-rebutted-the-complainant-must-prove-lending-capacity-a-7fcbefc985444a69986640c061c03696/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:49:42.603Z Once the Section 139 presumption is rebutted, the complainant must prove lending capacity and a legally enforceable debt. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-cannot-be-reverted-on-revised-seniority-without-notice-and-an-opportunity-to-b-3c4906bc94c346028c5c34d61a7f4e38/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:49:42.470Z An employee cannot be reverted on revised seniority without notice and an opportunity to be heard. https://lawlens.in/stories/regularisation-takes-effect-from-the-government-order-not-the-date-of-initial-appointment-8728f7747dfd4b8a9eaa50415e7380de/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:49:42.199Z Regularisation takes effect from the Government Order, not the date of initial appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/joint-patta-claims-must-be-decided-on-merits-after-hearing-applicants-and-examining-releva-596f2684b6614129a090a36a8a3493c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:49:41.733Z Joint patta claims must be decided on merits after hearing applicants and examining relevant records. https://lawlens.in/stories/business-relocation-does-not-justify-continued-occupation-of-acquired-land-after-ample-tim-43f031161df743f4903f98c0163a4afb/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:49:41.725Z Business relocation does not justify continued occupation of acquired land after ample time to vacate. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-criminal-proceedings-does-not-bar-independent-departmental-disciplinary-proceedin-8fb29c709e6c4809b450d646d3c8cd14/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:49:41.573Z Quashing criminal proceedings does not bar independent departmental disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/registrar-must-conduct-a-summary-inquiry-and-hear-parties-before-refusing-registration-on-07cad968144a49f38a6c39bd2cc79add/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:49:39.939Z Registrar Must Conduct a Summary Inquiry and Hear Parties Before Refusing Registration on a Temple’s Objection. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-consideration-of-the-same-grievance-was-permitted-only-after-withdrawal-of-5228559b6c5b417bb7c979036322e47d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:49:39.510Z Administrative consideration of the same grievance was permitted only after withdrawal of the pending consumer complaint. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-transfers-are-reviewable-only-for-jurisdictional-error-or-proven-mala-fides-0facaaa2602e4a59af665b0ce2d7e2ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:49:39.353Z Administrative transfers are reviewable only for jurisdictional error or proven mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-condonation-applications-must-be-assessed-holistically-without-rejecting-sufficient-6da77bfc179e45859aced8fe991aea7c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:49:39.085Z Delay-condonation applications must be assessed holistically, without rejecting sufficient explanations on technicalities. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-430-of-the-companies-act-does-not-bar-arbitration-under-a-standalone-arbitration-a-003302ff4cad44ffb9e003b453cba9e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:39:45.046Z Section 430 of the Companies Act does not bar arbitration under a standalone arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/payment-of-employment-injury-compensation-does-not-justify-denying-continued-employment-to-08c681b1f36f4c7ebaf957ae259a8094/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:29:32.180Z Payment of employment-injury compensation does not justify denying continued employment to a fit worker. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tenant-must-prove-circumstances-beyond-their-control-to-excuse-late-leave-to-defend-65bd99eaf6f34811ad3caa4a15047e59/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:29:14.633Z A tenant must prove circumstances beyond their control to excuse late leave to defend. https://lawlens.in/stories/condonation-of-delayed-leave-to-defend-requires-proof-that-circumstances-beyond-the-tenant-3f668de900414bb48dedd279c296ec07/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:26:18.379Z Condonation of delayed leave to defend requires proof that circumstances beyond the tenant’s control prevented timely filing. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-matrimonial-proceedings-may-be-quashed-when-parties-settle-and-resume-coh-b5c7ddebf8324d3ba9b8df5f86d9d789/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:23:55.585Z Non-compoundable matrimonial proceedings may be quashed when parties settle and resume cohabitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/railways-cannot-deny-compensation-for-a-bona-fide-passengers-accidental-fall-on-unsubstant-4506ef6c9ad74e92a0532589553d3158/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:22:05.088Z Railways cannot deny compensation for a bona fide passenger’s accidental fall on unsubstantiated trespass allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/custodial-sentence-reduced-to-period-already-undergone-conviction-affirmed-a56c01d72e5345c2a7ab00b860e029e5/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:09:34.054Z Custodial sentence reduced to period already undergone; conviction affirmed. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-decide-loan-waiver-eligibility-on-separate-representations-under-the-applicable-6019319b6dfa4f9185873a33e5adcd25/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T07:09:33.464Z Banks Must Decide Loan-Waiver Eligibility on Separate Representations Under the Applicable Scheme. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wifes-khula-does-not-require-her-husbands-consent-kerala-high-court-reiterates-limiting-080e9281cfb54fa2bc1bbf0ca841ce86/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:58:40.755Z A wife’s khula does not require her husband’s consent, Kerala High Court reiterates, limiting Family Court inquiry to a summary review of legal requirements https://lawlens.in/stories/same-batch-appointees-are-entitled-to-equal-regularization-subject-to-vacancies-seniority-012572321f0141a7b3c11d393b787831/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:51:49.793Z Same-batch appointees are entitled to equal regularization, subject to vacancies, seniority, and eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-conduct-a-preliminary-inquiry-alone-does-not-warrant-quashing-a-charge-sheet-af-21151b2c1eb841e9aacd8a34d9845643/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:51:47.494Z Failure to conduct a preliminary inquiry alone does not warrant quashing a charge sheet after investigation concludes. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-reopen-evidence-under-section-151-cpc-to-admit-newly-discovered-relevant-materi-a75776861f1a48ffa366123c0dd37d49/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:51:46.326Z Courts may reopen evidence under Section 151 CPC to admit newly discovered, relevant material. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-cannot-correct-mere-errors-absent-perversity-or-manifest-injustic-f8712e3b844148369581a7b8fb12ecdd/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:51:45.015Z Article 227 jurisdiction cannot correct mere errors absent perversity or manifest injustice. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-remain-entitled-to-salary-for-duties-performed-until-voluntary-retirement-is-acc-765e70fca1854f85bdc9f04b1e216134/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:51:42.950Z Employees remain entitled to salary for duties performed until voluntary retirement is accepted. https://lawlens.in/stories/society-election-forms-may-be-filed-within-15-days-of-the-order-after-the-scheduled-agm-5798528806a945b7b94c7a2d60a6c904/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:48:56.385Z Society Election Forms May Be Filed Within 15 Days of the Order After the Scheduled AGM https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-direct-authorities-to-exercise-discretion-in-a-predetermined-manner-efa5c5758ca845cabed48e1d4b720a19/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:48:55.386Z Courts cannot direct authorities to exercise discretion in a predetermined manner. https://lawlens.in/stories/labourers-affidavits-can-sustain-contractor-blacklisting-for-commission-deductions-from-wa-0beb95c967b74e9faaa9ba591e2cd75d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:40:56.632Z Labourers’ affidavits can sustain contractor blacklisting for commission deductions from wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/patented-medicines-can-be-made-and-sold-non-commercially-to-needy-patients-under-governmen-c0217f1e28bf4ba68ad8030a85c72fab/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:39:11.261Z Patented medicines can be made and sold non-commercially to needy patients under government-use powers, Kerala High Court says https://lawlens.in/stories/a-review-order-adversely-affecting-a-party-cannot-be-passed-without-notice-and-hearing-42beb48adc834bf3b3075cb6d3384a55/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:36:33.146Z A review order adversely affecting a party cannot be passed without notice and hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/employment-benefits-accruing-to-the-family-count-as-income-when-calculating-motor-accident-38130a2d31d84480991c5de1a56e115c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:36:33.078Z Employment benefits accruing to the family count as income when calculating motor accident compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-on-parity-considering-the-co-accuseds-statement-and-absence-of-c-75cd222c294f44bbbb820f9585f325c7/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:30:03.750Z Anticipatory bail granted on parity, considering the co-accused’s statement and absence of criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/absorbed-employees-seniority-runs-from-the-date-the-government-took-over-the-college-b67e1210ccd543a69a77e1cae0d49cb0/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:30:03.269Z Absorbed employees’ seniority runs from the date the Government took over the college. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-over-the-nature-of-leasehold-rights-must-be-resolved-in-civil-proceedings-not-rev-2b35086af649435b844d04fc4d7009a6/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:10:00.355Z Disputes over the nature of leasehold rights must be resolved in civil proceedings, not revenue proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/absorbed-employees-seniority-is-reckoned-from-the-date-the-college-is-taken-over-51276fed1eb848a18475b355bdd4380c/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:09:57.401Z Absorbed employees’ seniority is reckoned from the date the college is taken over. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-under-conventional-heads-enhanced-to-2-53-000-in-fatal-accident-claim-aa93bad6fe3b46ab92770883766fed7d/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:09:55.534Z Compensation under conventional heads enhanced to ₹2,53,000 in fatal accident claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-rule-14-v-absorbed-employees-seniority-is-determined-from-the-date-the-college-is-ta-ea36cfd7e54d4b8c8705ad8032f8ef76/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:09:54.959Z Under Rule 14(v), absorbed employees’ seniority is determined from the date the college is taken over. https://lawlens.in/stories/absorbed-employees-seniority-runs-from-the-date-the-government-took-over-the-college-a7ca15c9c525456f92be967b72326fe9/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T06:09:54.545Z Absorbed employees’ seniority runs from the date the government took over the college. https://lawlens.in/stories/credible-eyewitness-evidence-can-sustain-a-section-166-claim-despite-the-absence-of-an-fir-1da8e05b665b4eeda66c310374f94be8/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T05:40:46.928Z Credible eyewitness evidence can sustain a Section 166 claim despite the absence of an FIR. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-in-part-under-order-vii-rule-11-cpc-bc3acbed1f594fd2b2bdb65b02d8b401/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T05:40:46.872Z A plaint cannot be rejected in part under Order VII Rule 11 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-notify-tenancy-under-section-4-6-does-not-oust-civil-court-jurisdiction-7dfd7da55f4e437e9ba72a6d1658a860/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T05:40:44.852Z Failure to notify tenancy under Section 4(6) does not oust civil court jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-petitions-are-not-entertained-when-a-statutory-consumer-appeal-is-available-6145b85ac0dd44618a756ba232c44e20/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T05:39:24.405Z Article 227 petitions are not entertained when a statutory consumer appeal is available. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-vacancy-creates-no-vested-right-to-claim-transfer-to-that-station-a65b681f0cfd4633a11edea3b081bd53/ LawLens en 2026-09-28T05:34:52.514Z A vacancy creates no vested right to claim transfer to that station. https://lawlens.in/stories/twelve-years-continuous-service-in-the-same-pay-scale-warrants-first-kramonnati-considerat-3669e17c1f47447f9ccd2ae3093ee954/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T16:54:32.916Z Twelve years’ continuous service in the same pay scale warrants First Kramonnati consideration despite subsequent retrospective promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/registered-owner-and-driver-in-possession-remain-jointly-and-severally-liable-for-compensa-701f0f466c1946b18b1db3e706845bcf/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T15:34:58.999Z Registered owner and driver in possession remain jointly and severally liable for compensation despite an unregistered vehicle transfer. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-an-eyewitness-does-not-warrant-bail-where-circumstantial-evidence-prima-facie-c-017d661024c04e56b42314720aac4a56/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T14:44:39.022Z Absence of an eyewitness does not warrant bail where circumstantial evidence prima facie connects accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractors-separate-provident-fund-code-or-exemption-does-not-extinguish-the-principal-fd73e14f5be84ec98964f43d83fca705/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T14:34:11.604Z A contractor’s separate provident fund code or exemption does not extinguish the principal employer’s contractual liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/ruds-relied-upon-in-the-prosecution-complaint-are-relevant-and-must-be-considered-in-attac-cdf82dcd86c54fd4b06d1bfd90b614cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T14:34:11.559Z RUDs relied upon in the prosecution complaint are relevant and must be considered in attachment proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/ruds-relied-upon-in-the-prosecution-complaint-are-relevant-and-must-be-considered-in-attac-c5b2a6ddb70549e8a0c78dd014b43839/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T14:32:20.591Z RUDs relied upon in the prosecution complaint are relevant and must be considered in attachment proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-acceptance-during-writ-proceedings-renders-the-original-claim-infructuous-non-i-8dba84cdf41b5134bb8bf9409db3806b/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T14:24:11.229Z Government acceptance during writ proceedings renders the original claim infructuous; non-implementation requires separate proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-is-proportionate-where-a-disciplined-force-member-repeatedly-remains-absent-and-227386d0893457a781533c8f77e764cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T14:04:01.513Z Dismissal is proportionate where a disciplined-force member repeatedly remains absent and disobeys return-to-duty directions. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-dismissal-stands-where-procedural-objections-establish-no-actual-prejudice-an-cce9f2bd938c5ac1919a2bf5c8d0e968/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T13:54:42.608Z Disciplinary dismissal stands where procedural objections establish no actual prejudice and findings rest on evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-withholding-of-increments-constitutes-a-major-penalty-requiring-a-full-oral-inqu-5279e4dd4581561795a889aa958121e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T13:54:42.270Z Permanent withholding of increments constitutes a major penalty requiring a full oral inquiry under Rule 7. https://lawlens.in/stories/appointment-may-be-denied-where-prolonged-non-joining-reflects-a-selected-candidates-lack-505a15acf621503da95a4a6a34b305cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T13:54:39.644Z Appointment may be denied where prolonged non-joining reflects a selected candidate’s lack of reasonable diligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractors-separate-provident-fund-code-or-exemption-does-not-extinguish-the-principal-201a32e5fd1947f5bc5bc701d0eb44da/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T13:45:16.906Z A contractor’s separate provident fund code or exemption does not extinguish the principal employer’s contractual liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/covid-limitation-relief-not-capped-at-90-days-where-longer-balance-remained-delhi-hc-rules-d745db33145d4ad5986ad518ff7a0d3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T13:45:15.173Z COVID limitation relief not capped at 90 days where longer balance remained, Delhi HC rules; suit filed in October 2023 held timely https://lawlens.in/stories/a-homemakers-domestic-services-must-be-monetised-through-notional-income-based-on-skilled-71e7fd70165d4c29bd0278a9d0f21f85/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T13:45:14.906Z A homemaker’s domestic services must be monetised through notional income based on skilled-worker minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-from-gratuity-requires-lawful-determination-of-misconduct-or-negligence-under-rul-627befe70a365d45b165cdbb6e610afb/ LawLens en 2026-09-26T13:45:12.265Z Recovery from gratuity requires lawful determination of misconduct or negligence under Rule 9 and Article 351-A.