https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-against-cooperative-society-members-during-liquidation-require-prior-b73320c849a94b9eafd029cdc5fa2344/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:50:22.055Z Criminal proceedings against cooperative society members during liquidation require prior Registrar’s leave. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-for-a-minors-death-must-be-assessed-using-prevailing-skilled-worker-minimum-w-343f3b85de554852a9132c04165af2b7/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:31:07.617Z Compensation for a minor’s death must be assessed using prevailing skilled-worker minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproved-income-in-motor-accident-claims-must-be-assessed-using-notified-minimum-wages-63f2c8d9171d423682504c35e243d9ae/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:30:25.108Z Unproved income in motor accident claims must be assessed using notified minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-lmv-licence-authorizes-driving-transport-vehicles-below-7-500-kg-without-additional-end-c90c250eba7045e18d6d714b46e0e497/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:30:14.733Z An LMV licence authorizes driving transport vehicles below 7,500 kg without additional endorsement. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-reflect-prevailing-minimum-wages-and-40-future-prospects-6f46f211a19f4144b7b4932ad7b04857/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:30:13.023Z Motor accident compensation must reflect prevailing minimum wages and 40% future prospects for young claimants. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-composite-negligence-one-tortfeasors-insurer-must-satisfy-the-entire-award-with-recover-1eb534a03ba64db3a473e1a42c95df44/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:21:36.013Z In composite negligence, one tortfeasor’s insurer must satisfy the entire award, with recovery rights against co-tortfeasors. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-prove-policy-terms-and-exclusions-to-deny-coverage-for-vehicle-occupants-94dc681c157d42ce9cfdd37326936afd/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:21:23.987Z Insurer must prove policy terms and exclusions to deny coverage for vehicle occupants. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-lmv-licence-authorizes-driving-transport-vehicles-below-7-500-kg-gross-vehicle-weight-w-eab33fe2c6f5458bb7a1b55ad8991f0f/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:21:20.942Z An LMV licence authorizes driving transport vehicles below 7,500 kg gross vehicle weight without separate endorsement. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-lmv-licence-authorises-driving-transport-vehicles-below-7-500-kg-without-additional-end-cb71c2513bf647a9bbadf3bf966dda43/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:21:13.492Z An LMV licence authorises driving transport vehicles below 7,500 kg without additional endorsement. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-condones-4-099-day-delay-grants-landowners-enhanced-compensa-4ffc58fddfa744a08238b45bf17bf104/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:18:42.717Z Punjab and Haryana High Court condones 4,099-day delay, grants landowners enhanced compensation but denies interest and statutory benefits for the delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-drawing-the-pre-revised-5-0008-000-or-5-5009-000-scales-are-not-entitled-to-grad-3b643384c69d4567aab42b5ae247a57f/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:18:34.886Z Employees drawing the pre-revised ₹5,000–8,000 or ₹5,500–9,000 scales are not entitled to Grade Pay ₹4,600. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-land-acquisition-appeals-may-be-condoned-but-statutory-benefits-and-interest-are-b-77ebe2228ac44664be119236d5826a70/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:18:34.575Z Delayed land acquisition appeals may be condoned, but statutory benefits and interest are barred for the delayed period. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-condones-4439-day-delay-in-land-compensation-appeal-but-deni-23d50405f1fd40dbbb8056b5fc9550dc/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:18:32.865Z Punjab and Haryana High Court condones 4439-day delay in land compensation appeal, but denies interest and statutory benefits for delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-land-acquisition-appeals-may-be-condoned-but-statutory-benefits-and-interest-are-0f153613339e4ce4b20d49642de1c796/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:18:31.329Z Delay in land acquisition appeals may be condoned, but statutory benefits and interest are denied for the delayed period. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-antecedents-alone-cannot-bar-anticipatory-bail-seriousness-and-prima-facie-role-r-feeac96d6d274b0fbeebaa3ed0bf436f/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:02:29.951Z Criminal antecedents alone cannot bar anticipatory bail; seriousness and prima facie role require independent assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-downgraded-from-class-iii-to-class-iv-without-informed-2a4a6fdd609f4dc0b2ad969f01c6cece/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T14:01:19.658Z Compassionate appointment cannot be downgraded from Class III to Class IV without informed consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-refused-where-protection-would-frustrate-custodial-interrogation-358d23c818844801adafd248a4fc8aad/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:52:39.562Z Anticipatory bail may be refused where protection would frustrate custodial interrogation and further investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/cognizance-under-section-420-ipc-beyond-limitation-without-section-473-condonation-is-unsu-551d5de0b9154f88b58e76866fab2443/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:40:26.468Z Cognizance under Section 420 IPC beyond limitation, without Section 473 condonation, is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-retirement-cannot-be-used-as-a-punitive-substitute-for-disciplinary-proceedings-43a203c381a14b32bcd1d030688ad31b/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:33:32.968Z Compulsory retirement cannot be used as a punitive substitute for disciplinary proceedings and departmental enquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-high-court-refuses-to-quash-fir-against-assistant-professor-accused-of-fraudulently-ob-1b2f7574328448488706df83cf082f63/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:33:30.048Z J&K High Court refuses to quash FIR against Assistant Professor accused of fraudulently obtaining RBA certificate for public appointment https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-upheld-where-specific-post-release-terrorist-activity-allegations-and-a95ea3b880f345e7aa6857fdcdf80b8c/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:33:28.345Z Preventive detention upheld where specific post-release terrorist activity allegations and relied-upon materials were furnished to the detenue. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-eligible-employees-promotion-claim-cannot-be-rejected-for-the-employers-failure-to-obta-0de465b03142406f8f0952913fefd513/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:33:22.621Z An eligible employee’s promotion claim cannot be rejected for the employer’s failure to obtain vigilance clearance or maintain APRs. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-and-nonspecific-detention-grounds-violate-article-22-5-by-preventing-effective-repre-99cdc4f1bf7b4eecb3fa8a9eb8623ef5/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:33:17.554Z Vague and nonspecific detention grounds violate Article 22(5) by preventing effective representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-34-courts-cannot-disturb-a-plausible-arbitral-interpretation-allowing-damages-for-49ad295c5c364fb0ac3def08d7c86fb3/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:33:09.723Z Section 34 courts cannot disturb a plausible arbitral interpretation allowing damages for employer-caused contractual delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-37-ndps-bail-granted-where-mere-money-transfer-did-not-establish-conspiracy-55f066f9a3b34bb88fbb94b47bd732b0/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:33:07.643Z Section 37 NDPS bail granted where mere money transfer did not establish conspiracy. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-extant-regularization-policy-binds-corporations-to-consider-eligible-contractual-employ-9df36a379d0546afabcc0778f653df9b/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:33:07.427Z An extant regularization policy binds corporations to consider eligible contractual employees after seven years’ service. https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-employment-exchange-registration-makes-non-local-candidates-eligible-local-residency-4c3ccc40552147bda85e4970928904b5/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:22:48.033Z Valid Employment Exchange registration makes non-local candidates eligible; local residency cannot restrict public employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-will-not-reappreciate-labour-court-evidence-absent-perversity-or-patent-error-3a7f20c9d43240ca82b9cf26ba32d52d/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:21:52.780Z Writ courts will not reappreciate Labour Court evidence absent perversity or patent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-duly-proved-uncontested-will-warrants-letters-of-administration-with-the-will-annexed-e6518ff196254475808b5f00449d136e/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:12:52.074Z A duly proved, uncontested Will warrants letters of administration with the Will annexed. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-clarification-cannot-override-notified-anganwadi-selection-guidelines-or-with-1cfb192370384f0f904a24d9aa2613d2/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T13:00:56.579Z Departmental clarification cannot override notified Anganwadi selection guidelines or withdraw prescribed merit marks. https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-reimbursement-for-urgent-cancer-treatment-cannot-be-denied-solely-for-want-of-stan-9347a86313b1496fb4dd8201a3ad9935/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:42:03.634Z Medical reimbursement for urgent cancer treatment cannot be denied solely for want of Standing Medical Board referral. https://lawlens.in/stories/tripura-hc-missing-relatives-signature-on-arrest-memo-does-not-automatically-invalidate-co-7b9e9f08c92e4da9bc8f3c0644c165f7/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:41:53.109Z Tripura HC: Missing relative’s signature on arrest memo does not automatically invalidate commercial-quantity NDPS arrest or secure bail https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-examine-the-investigating-officer-and-doctor-with-an-unproved-injury-report-pre-948d6c051e28492696438d150c5e86b3/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:40:28.753Z Failure to examine the investigating officer and doctor, with an unproved injury report, prejudiced the defence and required setting aside conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-examination-of-the-investigating-officer-is-not-fatal-where-prosecution-evidence-is-tr-abc2ca17dd6b4c90a64f417ef0cc0d3e/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:40:27.582Z Non-examination of the Investigating Officer is not fatal where prosecution evidence is trustworthy and reliable. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-where-allegations-prima-facie-disclose-offences-and-disputed-facts-dbd32a1d139740419276f636f8dd1cfd/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:40:17.415Z Quashing is unwarranted where allegations prima facie disclose offences and disputed facts require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-against-in-laws-warrant-quashing-of-matrimonial-cruelty-pr-3ccf3aeae60f46468f7035bf16adeb4b/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:40:11.356Z General and omnibus allegations against in-laws warrant quashing of matrimonial-cruelty proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-upheld-despite-non-examination-of-the-investigating-officer-sentence-reduced-to-7f65508c4a714da4899b1f69eed841cb/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:40:11.233Z Conviction upheld despite non-examination of the Investigating Officer; sentence reduced to period already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-records-cannot-establish-title-where-antecedent-ownership-remains-unproved-5be9aa6cc90d44f4806d4be0c6ea1437/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:40:09.973Z Revenue records cannot establish title where antecedent ownership remains unproved. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-typed-cognizance-order-does-not-vitiate-prosecution-where-a-subsequent-reasoned-summons-b23375b614ee4e0ca16e4fea806156f3/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:40:05.825Z A typed cognizance order does not vitiate prosecution where a subsequent reasoned summons order exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-irregularities-creating-a-bona-fide-apprehension-of-injustice-justify-transferr-f31e29c7627143d59620acb079c8eef7/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:31:55.432Z Procedural irregularities creating a bona fide apprehension of injustice justify transferring matrimonial proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-proceedings-may-be-transferred-for-the-wifes-convenience-despite-their-advance-8d05d376c94a430aab69f945eccd492c/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:31:52.936Z Matrimonial proceedings may be transferred for the wife’s convenience despite their advanced procedural stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-23-cancellation-requires-proof-of-a-maintenance-condition-and-subsequent-refusal-o-036fd06e4bf44e8fab96fa46764170d3/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:30:38.905Z Section 23 cancellation requires proof of a maintenance condition and subsequent refusal or failure. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-37-ndps-bail-granted-conditionally-upon-verification-of-no-criminal-antecedents-an-2e34dfe37cdd4072b41edbc73f3d14a1/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:22:14.726Z Section 37 NDPS bail granted conditionally upon verification of no criminal antecedents and prolonged pre-trial custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-may-be-refused-despite-erroneous-reasoning-where-prima-facie-evidence-discloses-griev-fdd0dbaa2e554109833bb4f8bf6fc69a/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:22:08.396Z Bail may be refused despite erroneous reasoning where prima facie evidence discloses grievous assault. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-and-trial-delay-can-satisfy-section-37-ndps-bail-conditions-absent-simil-a73d2964ed7842929a4a68a653e3e0d5/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:22:03.106Z Prolonged custody and trial delay can satisfy Section 37 NDPS bail conditions absent similar antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-facts-prima-facie-weakened-allegations-of-abetment-of-suic-778b851bd26543d18cc418bb0395b239/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:22:01.507Z Bail granted where charge-sheet facts prima facie weakened allegations of abetment of suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/confiscation-proceedings-abate-when-the-delinquent-public-servant-dies-before-the-confisca-64af54d1b2f14df3aaa792759d82c117/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:20:12.713Z Confiscation proceedings abate when the delinquent public servant dies before the confiscation order is passed. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-writ-jurisdiction-cannot-grant-compensation-or-direct-disciplinary-proceedings-ci-95bd1321c7714f5491c68a8831e082f7/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:19:48.817Z Criminal writ jurisdiction cannot grant compensation or direct disciplinary proceedings; civil writ remedy lies. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-quashes-suryanagar-4th-stage-land-acquisition-over-ecological-risks-to-banner-583ae024a07c42aa8c0746df91cda0f7/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:09:54.531Z Karnataka HC quashes Suryanagar 4th Stage land acquisition over ecological risks to Bannerghatta’s elephant corridors https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-approval-by-the-competent-authority-cures-transfer-defects-absent-statutory-pro-bd64a7b1d53944619db06360ae33d521/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:09:23.632Z Subsequent approval by the competent authority cures transfer defects absent statutory prohibition. https://lawlens.in/stories/survey-authorities-may-demarcate-alleged-government-b-kharab-land-without-adjudicating-tit-a6f24b067801492da5003cfebe4f0ec7/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T12:09:13.373Z Survey authorities may demarcate alleged Government ‘B’ Kharab land without adjudicating title. https://lawlens.in/stories/consequential-or-procedural-arbitral-directions-fall-outside-section-17-and-are-not-appeal-d4b743c56b254568a8f4a5456014229c/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:42:24.075Z Consequential or procedural arbitral directions fall outside Section 17 and are not appealable under Section 37(2)(b). https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-powers-permit-quashing-of-cheating-and-misappropriation-proceedings-after-complet-6f336331ba184da0bf65d953a6da93fd/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:42:15.650Z Inherent powers permit quashing of cheating and misappropriation proceedings after complete settlement and repayment. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-jurisdiction-cannot-resolve-disputed-facts-where-cognizance-rests-on-prima-facie-c6af0a828c8548a18023d4d57b7511da/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:30:33.130Z Quashing jurisdiction cannot resolve disputed facts where cognizance rests on prima facie material. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-cancellation-proceedings-require-a-meaningful-opportunity-of-hearing-before-adverse-ac-5dd2a59a11a04e75ac9a967e2ef8eea3/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:30:19.877Z GST cancellation proceedings require a meaningful opportunity of hearing before adverse action is taken. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-reopen-an-ex-parte-illegal-migrant-opinion-after-unexplained-decades-long-89b7fc1c88424fa18bd6d589409608e0/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:30:13.890Z Courts will not reopen an ex parte illegal-migrant opinion after unexplained decades-long delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-filed-against-a-deceased-respondent-is-invalid-rendering-the-resulting-judgment-6832c4a1c6da4502b9390513d976c523/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:30:02.137Z An appeal filed against a deceased respondent is invalid, rendering the resulting judgment a nullity. https://lawlens.in/stories/net-profit-estimation-for-waste-paper-traders-is-a-factual-determination-not-a-substantial-b172ad08819a4f90bb268bf62701bcdb/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:20:37.270Z Net-profit estimation for waste-paper traders is a factual determination, not a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-32m-purchase-certificate-cannot-confer-title-when-underlying-section-32g-proceed-23865e58eb1f42f7a226057460d3ddd9/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:18:37.597Z A Section 32M purchase certificate cannot confer title when underlying Section 32G proceedings are invalid. https://lawlens.in/stories/upon-consensual-appointment-of-an-arbitrator-section-9-petitions-may-be-treated-as-section-fa014341538048d6b150929fc6d61cbe/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:12:18.102Z Upon consensual appointment of an arbitrator, Section 9 petitions may be treated as Section 17 applications. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-must-reconsider-appointment-entitlement-in-light-of-the-aiims-disability-assessme-cb89aae318674808ae73d172489a8d8f/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:07:40.226Z Tribunal must reconsider appointment entitlement in light of the AIIMS disability assessment, uninfluenced by its prior decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/settlement-undertakings-bind-respondents-to-cooperate-in-mutation-and-not-obstruct-petitio-35e7e7a21d3443b19e22590308afde97/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:05:13.880Z Settlement undertakings bind respondents to cooperate in mutation and not obstruct petitioners’ possession. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-56-2-electricity-dues-become-first-due-upon-billing-not-inspection-or-consum-87a7c8133e1b4453a61b755d946bc682/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:03:51.989Z Under Section 56(2), electricity dues become first due upon billing, not inspection or consumption. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tahasildar-may-correct-a-final-record-of-rights-pursuant-to-a-competent-courts-direction-663d5487b1b8461d886d5fa11e91168f/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:01:56.915Z A Tahasildar may correct a final Record of Rights pursuant to a competent court’s direction. https://lawlens.in/stories/appointments-cannot-be-rejected-on-unsubstantiated-allegations-without-cogent-evidence-and-b39a4386884a44eebb65ce85b787053d/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:01:34.596Z Appointments cannot be rejected on unsubstantiated allegations without cogent evidence and hearing affected candidates. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-cannot-compel-the-state-to-retain-a-particular-advocate-when-contractual-termi-ac666317f69d4f1ba1b5edb1fa0cf442/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:01:34.427Z Article 226 cannot compel the State to retain a particular advocate when contractual termination terms are followed. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-court-directed-to-decide-pending-applications-expeditiously-after-affording-all-part-535b7ecd2a534772b763d1f88a5abc98/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:01:15.377Z Trial court directed to decide pending applications expeditiously after affording all parties a reasonable opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/each-dependent-is-individually-entitled-to-compensation-for-loss-of-consortium-8822977e280241c88ea1488c92739db0/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:00:16.556Z Each dependent is individually entitled to compensation for loss of consortium. https://lawlens.in/stories/physical-disability-percentage-cannot-automatically-determine-loss-of-earning-capacity-fun-709c02ae0e5a4b309a587a9005e0cd64/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T11:00:09.082Z Physical disability percentage cannot automatically determine loss of earning capacity; functional disability must be independently assessed. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-264-permits-correction-of-bona-fide-return-errors-to-grant-eligible-section-11-1a-d9deb4b4f0574ecda66c9f78aa0ead84/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:51:41.758Z Section 264 permits correction of bona fide return errors to grant eligible Section 11(1A) exemption. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-34-courts-may-admit-new-evidence-in-exceptional-fraud-cases-despite-2019-amendment-bf047d3d9efc41548a51538dbf18b4d4/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:47:54.246Z Section 34 courts may admit new evidence in exceptional fraud cases despite 2019 amendment, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/gift-to-neglected-daughter-in-law-cannot-be-cancelled-under-senior-citizens-act-without-a-b30c6f990982428e876de768a0a0a4a1/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:47:53.867Z Gift to neglected daughter-in-law cannot be cancelled under Senior Citizens Act without a maintenance condition, Karnataka High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/management-must-prove-abandonment-of-service-through-cogent-evidence-mere-absence-cannot-e-0d43ffcde2b544e3ba4e5c4f764693c8/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:39:57.024Z Management must prove abandonment of service through cogent evidence; mere absence cannot establish voluntary resignation. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-admit-relevant-certified-public-records-after-evidence-closes-subject-to-rebutt-a98c6669588a4251938ab64d3a4359df/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:32:27.523Z Courts may admit relevant certified public records after evidence closes, subject to rebuttal and costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-pending-criminal-proceedings-are-not-transferred-absent-sufficient-grounds-video-conf-72758ae3243e41229e6b7646efb38a7e/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:32:13.467Z Long-pending criminal proceedings are not transferred absent sufficient grounds; video-conferencing may facilitate accused’s appearance. https://lawlens.in/stories/consistent-documentary-proof-of-age-prevails-over-imprecise-medical-assessment-in-compassi-00851f4d61ec45a4b8141d8855e9556f/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:32:00.272Z Consistent documentary proof of age prevails over imprecise medical assessment in compassionate appointment claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/registered-transfers-of-scheduled-tribe-raiyati-land-violating-section-46-cannot-be-legall-418fdeb5096f4549b115dafb4648b6ff/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:31:52.439Z Registered transfers of Scheduled Tribe raiyati land violating Section 46 cannot be legally recognised. https://lawlens.in/stories/policy-breaches-do-not-exonerate-insurers-from-third-party-liability-pay-first-recover-fro-ea88d026faf041188acd9335e58f4be6/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:31:50.029Z Policy breaches do not exonerate insurers from third-party liability; pay first, recover from owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-homemakers-disability-compensation-must-reflect-applicable-minimum-wages-and-future-pros-0e913292c000433fa65e0562bc9b6a85/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:10:25.510Z A homemaker’s disability compensation must reflect applicable minimum wages and future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/sudden-quarrel-without-premeditation-attracts-exception-4-warranting-conviction-under-sect-094153e101e34d0c91a1f519b49ed2f0/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T10:00:39.232Z Sudden quarrel without premeditation attracts Exception 4, warranting conviction under Section 304 Part I. https://lawlens.in/stories/slight-delay-in-acquiring-a-mandated-diploma-due-to-examination-scheduling-does-not-justif-e39c9fdfd44f465ca15b2c938410f823/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T09:50:17.473Z Slight delay in acquiring a mandated diploma due to examination scheduling does not justify demotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-cannot-indefinitely-deny-regularization-to-workers-performing-perennial-duties-514d4c4211654d489809c810af3702a5/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T09:40:35.366Z Government cannot indefinitely deny regularization to workers performing perennial duties in its establishments. https://lawlens.in/stories/despite-absent-prior-permission-a-second-wife-may-receive-family-pension-after-the-first-w-1aff490eedc54cc6ad336a9c9548179d/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T09:30:12.874Z Despite absent prior permission, a second wife may receive family pension after the first wife’s death. https://lawlens.in/stories/cognizance-against-distant-matrimonial-relatives-was-quashed-for-vague-allegations-and-mec-5ef25590273e421aaee80d5a60b8f9ad/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T09:30:07.503Z Cognizance against distant matrimonial relatives was quashed for vague allegations and mechanical judicial consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-quashed-where-complaint-disclosed-no-prima-facie-case-for-cheating-or-fc27ab4912004e5bb71de467ba25cc33/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T09:30:02.466Z Criminal proceedings quashed where complaint disclosed no prima facie case for cheating or criminal breach of trust. https://lawlens.in/stories/deliberate-suppression-of-pending-criminal-charges-disqualifies-police-recruitment-notwith-1eb6d59db462487aab605eadcac04cf7/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T09:29:51.496Z Deliberate suppression of pending criminal charges disqualifies police recruitment notwithstanding subsequent acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-authorities-must-implement-tribunal-directions-to-condone-minor-shortfalls-5e4c478a9fe64349809a8baed9af5f32/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T09:20:46.615Z Administrative authorities must implement tribunal directions to condone minor shortfalls and confer work-charged status. https://lawlens.in/stories/voluntary-settlement-permits-quashing-of-non-compoundable-section-307-ipc-proceedings-wher-e71b7a4415ee41d2b4eec6c46aad4d7a/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T08:49:12.282Z Voluntary settlement permits quashing of non-compoundable Section 307 IPC proceedings where continuation serves no useful purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/amicable-settlement-of-private-property-disputes-justifies-quashing-cross-firs-alleging-ch-5e4662d898a24205b2e1fbbfdf717292/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T08:48:24.870Z Amicable settlement of private property disputes justifies quashing cross-FIRs alleging cheating and forgery. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-cannot-use-summary-eviction-to-reclaim-land-as-assigned-when-a-bona-fide-title-dispu-66321d3074774492abb27dec82e5a224/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T08:41:01.147Z State cannot use summary eviction to reclaim land as ‘assigned’ when a bona fide title dispute exists, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/chhattisgarh-high-court-upholds-conviction-for-sexual-assault-on-12-year-old-boy-reduces-w-b7f5d1b9130745809e55582c9967dcf3/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T08:31:03.995Z Chhattisgarh High Court upholds conviction for sexual assault on 12-year-old boy, reduces whole-life POCSO sentence to 20 years https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-medical-negligence-allegations-requiring-factual-adjudication-cannot-be-quashed-a-9e2d16f698c34bcfa08fd3f3d29b797b/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T08:30:37.211Z Disputed medical-negligence allegations requiring factual adjudication cannot be quashed at the threshold. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-authorities-cannot-invoke-article-131-which-is-limited-to-disputes-between-the-c-af7555137f74477aa64e3ea97621a1e3/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T08:21:34.756Z Statutory authorities cannot invoke Article 131, which is limited to disputes between the Centre and States: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/amicable-settlement-of-private-property-disputes-justifies-quashing-cross-firs-alleging-ch-774e3f09bfc744918d4c706dfd04b418/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T08:16:02.253Z Amicable settlement of private property disputes justifies quashing cross-FIRs alleging cheating and forgery. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-lender-cannot-unilaterally-appoint-a-sole-arbitrator-resulting-proceedings-are-void-ab-i-c8bd935bb85d4b2fb378f33e1ba03b15/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T08:10:34.853Z A lender cannot unilaterally appoint a sole arbitrator; resulting proceedings are void ab initio. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-be-reopened-on-suspicion-without-a-direct-nexus-between-material-and-a-1bb9e4e248b14f21a61e1ff592d4eda1/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T08:06:13.764Z Reassessment cannot be reopened on suspicion without a direct nexus between material and alleged income escapement. https://lawlens.in/stories/parties-may-by-mutual-consent-modify-the-arbitral-institution-specified-in-an-arbitration-494114a152ff45a09c27845f886fb8f7/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T08:05:37.374Z Parties may by mutual consent modify the arbitral institution specified in an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/admitted-arbitration-agreement-warrants-appointment-leaving-jurisdictional-objections-for-54e116bf3d4c4ccb885bc107de8f8911/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T07:53:21.579Z Admitted arbitration agreement warrants appointment, leaving jurisdictional objections for determination by the arbitral tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/inclusion-in-an-unauthorized-squatters-list-confers-no-right-to-vend-in-no-vending-zones-9089eadad0e449e794644075b830fe43/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T07:41:54.262Z Inclusion in an unauthorized-squatters list confers no right to vend in no-vending zones. https://lawlens.in/stories/preliminary-departmental-list-inclusion-does-not-establish-pre-cutoff-engagement-or-confer-b34f267739a046a79fe075b23891d09b/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T07:31:10.043Z Preliminary departmental-list inclusion does not establish pre-cutoff engagement or confer entitlement to regularisation. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-not-pressed-is-disposed-of-subject-to-the-binding-outcome-of-pending-civil-p-b5f3dc6fd3ff41a19a0ccb39d2ad9f62/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T07:30:49.930Z Writ petition not pressed is disposed of, subject to the binding outcome of pending civil proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantial-receipt-of-compensation-warrants-reconsideration-of-execution-despite-incomple-c37919f9260f40bca9dea9d4e26b82d0/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T06:31:30.370Z Substantial receipt of compensation warrants reconsideration of execution despite incomplete payment under a compromise decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/electricity-arrears-constitute-a-charge-on-premises-recoverable-from-the-lawful-owner-irre-0cdf14fe2b114e56ab638aefef5d5139/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T06:31:29.492Z Electricity arrears constitute a charge on premises, recoverable from the lawful owner irrespective of consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-detention-begins-the-24-hour-clock-gauhati-high-court-grants-bail-after-delayed-produ-985b22e71a9f4b07873abc88734e9dbe/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:05:21.156Z NDPS detention begins the 24-hour clock: Gauhati High Court grants bail after delayed production vitiates arrest https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-pre-deadline-demarcation-is-not-fatal-where-a-valid-registered-lease-existed-f3dbba6ec7364c6389c0c24d87dce22b/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:05:08.803Z Absence of pre-deadline demarcation is not fatal where a valid registered lease existed. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-complete-training-or-take-the-oath-does-not-defeat-a-crpf-members-rehabilitatio-c66b43c723704cea816c54532f393bf5/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:05:06.064Z Failure to complete training or take the oath does not defeat a CRPF member’s rehabilitation protection. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-substitute-expert-technical-assessments-of-transmission-line-alignment-abs-c38025790c62448d973ce64ad1bae0f6/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:04:53.734Z Courts will not substitute expert technical assessments of transmission-line alignment absent illegality or mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/blacklisting-cannot-rest-solely-on-an-fir-chargesheet-or-cognizance-order-independent-asse-e3739cd00a8a49c98aadba66b09ef9c0/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:04:50.645Z Blacklisting cannot rest solely on an FIR, chargesheet or cognizance order; independent assessment is mandatory, Gauhati High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reliable-sole-eyewitness-can-sustain-murder-conviction-despite-non-recovery-of-weapon-an-de176242675c449e9fd02b8d03c96df8/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:04:43.328Z A reliable sole eyewitness can sustain murder conviction despite non-recovery of weapon and absent motive. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-below-the-prescribed-written-test-cutoff-has-no-right-to-appear-in-the-profici-48f2fc2077f74edeb58184bd27082dae/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:04:31.376Z A candidate below the prescribed written-test cutoff has no right to appear in the proficiency test. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-permissive-borrower-cannot-claim-section-163a-compensation-subject-to-contractual-person-dba347d918b1423a8f247062e160a12e/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:04:27.652Z A permissive borrower cannot claim Section 163A compensation, subject to contractual personal accident cover. https://lawlens.in/stories/district-commissioner-cannot-cancel-registered-sale-deed-challenge-lies-before-civil-court-31c43fad397b45fd9be318ce753b7b38/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:03:41.091Z District Commissioner Cannot Cancel Registered Sale Deed; Challenge Lies Before Civil Court, Gauhati High Court Rules https://lawlens.in/stories/reliance-on-an-undisclosed-retraction-letter-to-discredit-a-defence-witness-vitiates-disci-58568b90e4b74961b66ce02017390634/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:03:35.929Z Reliance on an undisclosed retraction letter to discredit a defence witness vitiates disciplinary proceedings for violating natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-lapses-under-section-52a-do-not-vitiate-conviction-absent-doubt-about-physical-50ae7c34317c49de822bd10bda79519e/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:03:30.882Z Procedural lapses under Section 52A do not vitiate conviction absent doubt about physical evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-firing-at-maibang-protest-violated-victims-fundamental-rights-gauhati-hc-awards-3-l-47de50bb580f466bbe5e0dac8e04023e/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:03:26.534Z Police firing at Maibang protest violated victims’ fundamental rights; Gauhati HC awards ₹3 lakh to each bereaved family and ₹2 lakh to three injured victims https://lawlens.in/stories/non-appointment-of-a-defence-assistant-does-not-vitiate-disciplinary-proceedings-absent-de-101738230575491d9e8edb2a8f9b072a/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:03:13.986Z Non-appointment of a Defence Assistant does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings absent demonstrated prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-crpf-service-is-not-disproportionate-for-repeated-prolonged-desertion-and-una-8e238469f5c74ebea630914bb164971b/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:03:06.510Z Removal from CRPF service is not disproportionate for repeated prolonged desertion and unauthorised absence. https://lawlens.in/stories/malicious-prosecution-claims-require-cogent-proof-of-malice-lack-of-probable-cause-and-res-18cb67189cc64bb2bf3aeb16fd7775a2/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:02:40.363Z Malicious prosecution claims require cogent proof of malice, lack of probable cause, and resulting reputational injury. https://lawlens.in/stories/industrial-incentive-claims-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-procedural-delay-authorities-mus-f72688310bc94bd2ba05a7773a58d082/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:02:24.883Z Industrial incentive claims cannot be rejected solely for procedural delay; authorities must consider them on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-allegations-of-rape-induced-by-false-promise-to-marry-warrant-trial-not-quashi-615c6f84274c4f289ed8abbad1175768/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:02:14.507Z Prima facie allegations of rape induced by false promise to marry warrant trial, not quashing. https://lawlens.in/stories/assam-hc-quashes-six-month-registration-withdrawal-against-doctor-says-medical-council-mus-113f70223a3745bfb353055557863f14/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:02:09.275Z Assam HC quashes six-month registration withdrawal against doctor, says Medical Council must disclose allegations and pass a reasoned order https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-retirement-is-unsustainable-when-authorities-ignore-satisfactory-later-service-e7ae62bbf7b246a78a8afe9d18643750/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:02:08.346Z Compulsory retirement is unsustainable when authorities ignore satisfactory later service and rely on neutral integrity remarks. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-rape-may-rest-solely-on-credible-prosecutrix-testimony-despite-absent-medic-235ef0f4bd014cf8915efc7ad4cd8831/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:01:55.361Z Conviction for rape may rest solely on credible prosecutrix testimony despite absent medical corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/five-accused-acquitted-in-alleged-witch-hunting-murder-after-prosecution-failed-to-prove-a-acee41659a0945938f381acba44c4fca/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:01:38.958Z Five accused acquitted in alleged witch-hunting murder after prosecution failed to prove abduction and killing beyond reasonable doubt https://lawlens.in/stories/gauhati-high-court-clubs-four-firs-over-alleged-80-crore-skill-training-fraud-involving-20-7feb0325a00f41cf9209710f1e78fce5/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:01:33.211Z Gauhati High Court clubs four FIRs over alleged ₹80-crore skill-training fraud involving 20,000 fake beneficiaries https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-submit-a-mandatory-valid-pre-qualification-certificate-by-deadline-justifies-re-440e985802e74faf8bf01894408f9f17/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:01:27.627Z Failure to submit a mandatory valid pre-qualification certificate by deadline justifies rejection; subsequent submission does not cure the defect. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-daily-allowances-paid-consistently-as-employment-emoluments-constitute-wages-under-40422e92ace746128fb26f5cbebe4477/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:01:23.079Z Regular daily allowances paid consistently as employment emoluments constitute “wages” under the Employees’ Compensation Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-participants-cannot-challenge-concluded-tender-processes-absent-arbitrariness-mala-fid-3038a31e08974b81aa6db148595fabe4/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:01:12.168Z Non-participants cannot challenge concluded tender processes absent arbitrariness, mala fides, or irrational conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-victims-minority-defeats-pocso-conviction-but-does-not-preclude-convictio-de185dc2dbf845b5b7bc6d7ddfa20e7e/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:01:09.713Z Failure to prove victim’s minority defeats POCSO conviction but does not preclude conviction for rape under Section 376 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-prosecution-cannot-substitute-civil-remedies-where-a-contractual-dispute-lacks-di-e4ddb9a327ff4af3bde635e704e980c6/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:01:08.513Z Criminal prosecution cannot substitute civil remedies where a contractual dispute lacks dishonest intent or criminal ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/reserved-forest-evictions-must-comply-with-prescribed-due-process-safeguards-and-speaking-d1f9e6173b5a4d52815c16a788338008/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:00:56.194Z Reserved-forest evictions must comply with prescribed due-process safeguards and speaking-order requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/eviction-notice-under-rule-18-3-issued-without-hearing-violates-natural-justice-and-is-uns-afaefd40e29c45f28d7c1e3083a28d5b/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:00:42.452Z Eviction notice under Rule 18(3) issued without hearing violates natural justice and is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-evidence-dating-pregnancy-before-the-alleged-rape-rendered-the-prosecutions-case-u-c942706c503a4716adca6dde20c0f8bc/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:00:31.073Z Medical evidence dating pregnancy before the alleged rape rendered the prosecution’s case untrustworthy, warranting acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-criminal-court-finding-of-sexual-relationship-binds-child-maintenance-case-gauhati-h-629a07cfc96f431199aab9a89d1abc0c/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:00:31.064Z Prior criminal-court finding of sexual relationship binds child-maintenance case; Gauhati HC rejects DNA test plea https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-demolition-damages-must-be-pursued-in-civil-court-not-through-constitutional-tort-47bda7bd30c147f5b288f8e474c0124b/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:00:27.040Z Disputed demolition damages must be pursued in civil court, not through constitutional-tort writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/assam-high-court-acquits-pocso-convict-citing-failure-to-prove-he-knew-the-victim-was-a-mi-4fcd69c5f8e14b9b88d37418fe10e4c0/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:00:26.827Z Assam High Court acquits POCSO convict, citing failure to prove he knew the victim was a minor amid disputed birth certificate https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-proceedings-cannot-be-quashed-where-the-alleged-marital-relationship-requires-6d7fa936ac4e43af89aa41f7aad1e690/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T04:00:26.676Z Maintenance proceedings cannot be quashed where the alleged marital relationship requires determination through trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-i-rule-10-2-permits-impleadment-of-proper-parties-despite-the-plaintiffs-dominus-lit-4963b6138a794a8f86260deccf48d9c8/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:59:40.786Z Order I Rule 10(2) permits impleadment of proper parties despite the plaintiff’s dominus litis status. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compliance-with-mandatory-section-52a-safeguards-rendered-the-ndps-conviction-unsustai-0c6404f3dde54808bde71e240b554fa3/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:59:40.528Z Non-compliance with mandatory Section 52A safeguards rendered the NDPS conviction unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-possession-and-failure-to-challenge-within-limitation-perfected-title-despite-a-void-26605a9c97c0490bb9cec74bbd1b4855/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:59:39.625Z Long possession and failure to challenge within limitation perfected title despite a void guardian sale. https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-retirement-cannot-be-imposed-after-superannuation-absent-statutory-authority-9300b83d96ba4690af8e3cc47dc5d429/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:59:39.529Z Compulsory retirement cannot be imposed after superannuation absent statutory authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-participating-bidders-cannot-belatedly-challenge-tender-conditions-after-the-auction-p-f3285a996ddb4723b20d961ecad06ac8/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:59:38.462Z Non-participating bidders cannot belatedly challenge tender conditions after the auction process concludes. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cryptic-ex-parte-opinion-requires-remand-for-fresh-adjudication-despite-the-proceedees-d-c7de75e66f0b46b483cd3372be256cbe/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:59:38.399Z A cryptic ex parte opinion requires remand for fresh adjudication despite the proceedee’s defaults. https://lawlens.in/stories/parents-and-siblings-are-entitled-to-compensation-for-filial-consortium-upon-accidental-de-fc7c65b1c4d540068dbcf7cd68d233cb/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:59:37.170Z Parents and siblings are entitled to compensation for filial consortium upon accidental death of an unmarried son or brother. https://lawlens.in/stories/complex-title-disputes-over-national-highways-compensation-must-be-referred-to-the-princip-98eaedd016fa41068e249ab804e77d41/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:59:36.934Z Complex title disputes over National Highways compensation must be referred to the principal civil court under Section 3H(4). https://lawlens.in/stories/gauhati-high-court-dismisses-citizenship-plea-orders-inquiry-into-passport-issued-while-fo-747f06c85faa4e2290a1e6a854b315b7/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:59:35.743Z Gauhati High Court dismisses citizenship plea, orders inquiry into passport issued while foreigner reference was pending https://lawlens.in/stories/borrowing-departments-cannot-conduct-disciplinary-inquiries-against-deputationists-after-t-4c606050bc1d46f8b19f3eecd7bf4c2c/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:59:35.701Z Borrowing departments cannot conduct disciplinary inquiries against deputationists after their repatriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-firing-at-maibang-protest-violated-victims-fundamental-rights-gauhati-hc-awards-3-l-f4735c0c9447487189bb490b7ac6bc67/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:00:17.276Z Police firing at Maibang protest violated victims’ fundamental rights; Gauhati HC awards ₹3 lakh to each bereaved family and ₹2 lakh to three injured victims https://lawlens.in/stories/assam-hc-quashes-six-month-registration-withdrawal-against-doctor-says-medical-council-mus-9095cd8b14ca44ebb739106a00c08307/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:00:17.024Z Assam HC quashes six-month registration withdrawal against doctor, says Medical Council must disclose allegations and pass a reasoned order https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-retirement-cannot-be-imposed-after-superannuation-absent-statutory-authority-a66a6fad5d684356be5a618986fbe218/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:00:14.557Z Compulsory retirement cannot be imposed after superannuation absent statutory authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/industrial-incentive-claims-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-procedural-delay-authorities-mus-ec8c04b5ee624d4c9d197009a8a63c31/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:00:13.916Z Industrial incentive claims cannot be rejected solely for procedural delay; authorities must consider them on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/gauhati-high-court-dismisses-citizenship-plea-orders-inquiry-into-passport-issued-while-fo-d1755ef612d9429fb87b88a91b73e1bd/ LawLens en 2026-08-29T03:00:11.194Z Gauhati High Court dismisses citizenship plea, orders inquiry into passport issued while foreigner reference was pending https://lawlens.in/stories/section-28-interest-runs-from-the-acquisition-award-or-permanent-possession-not-temporary-29a9518af32c4380bfee1cd151f6ea6e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T20:31:16.805Z Section 28 interest runs from the acquisition award or permanent possession, not temporary possession. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-is-not-liable-for-interest-where-the-policy-excludes-interest-and-penalty-liabi-fdbaf20344e8417598b1a7dd526d6fb2/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T20:31:05.162Z An insurer is not liable for interest where the policy excludes interest and penalty liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-fir-delay-and-unreliable-eyewitness-testimony-rendered-the-murder-conviction-u-719100912bd6416b951698a82f2e77a9/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T20:16:08.846Z Unexplained FIR delay and unreliable eyewitness testimony rendered the murder conviction unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-quashed-where-the-alleged-victim-was-major-voluntarily-eloped-and-lat-6854e2ab8a8a4db0bbd153112078f92b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T20:15:53.743Z Criminal proceedings quashed where the alleged victim was major, voluntarily eloped, and later married the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/dri-cannot-keep-imported-goods-detained-indefinitely-gujarat-high-court-rules-orders-relea-1e9e29a56a5a46b5b4d2f2f8c653488d/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T20:15:43.380Z DRI Cannot Keep Imported Goods Detained Indefinitely, Gujarat High Court Rules; Orders Release of Toyota Land Cruiser https://lawlens.in/stories/comparable-acquisition-awards-justify-enhancing-compensation-to-rs-50-per-square-metre-for-1ca0ab1d54c14d5e8f975319464f7325/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T20:15:42.833Z Comparable acquisition awards justify enhancing compensation to Rs.50 per square metre for similarly situated lands. https://lawlens.in/stories/additional-premium-covering-a-paid-driver-makes-the-insurer-liable-despite-the-drivers-sel-3d18156e5c224d29b9726b8927f813d3/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T20:15:40.512Z Additional premium covering a paid driver makes the insurer liable despite the driver’s self-negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-delay-damages-require-cogent-proof-and-compliance-with-stipulated-claim-proced-b9b42c40524b491d81f137af94c04dbd/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:59:34.210Z Contractual delay damages require cogent proof and compliance with stipulated claim procedures. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-498a-prosecution-cannot-rest-on-vague-omnibus-allegations-lacking-a-specific-role-a1c62db163cf4f3b9c1679176fa51ea9/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:58:49.722Z Section 498A prosecution cannot rest on vague, omnibus allegations lacking a specific role against the mother-in-law. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-delay-cannot-be-condoned-absent-a-cogent-and-credible-sufficient-cause-explanat-a00ff9b7844240b994b0b52a2d53d2b0/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:58:39.512Z Inordinate delay cannot be condoned absent a cogent and credible sufficient-cause explanation. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-80ie-deduction-cannot-be-denied-on-unsubstantiated-reconstruction-allegations-or-n-a68018de7c95486891b572178f183570/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:57:34.268Z Section 80IE deduction cannot be denied on unsubstantiated reconstruction allegations or notional expense allocations. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-court-must-not-disturb-an-acquittal-where-two-reasonable-views-emerge-from-th-704c6e0fdc6046d483a9a34c27355b49/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:57:34.146Z An appellate court must not disturb an acquittal where two reasonable views emerge from the evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/occasional-domestic-quarrels-without-specific-cruelty-or-instigation-do-not-establish-offe-3605e3616c53428aad8505764b256298/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:57:23.882Z Occasional domestic quarrels without specific cruelty or instigation do not establish offences under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/unfulfilled-demands-and-subsequent-snatching-during-assault-do-not-constitute-extortion-or-138b4633596e4490a4c3fcb3587220a3/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:57:22.352Z Unfulfilled demands and subsequent snatching during assault do not constitute extortion or dacoity. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-quashed-where-complainant-turned-hostile-co-accused-were-acquitted-and-conviction-agai-6df2f971e69843c79209fae2e9dfdad0/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:57:22.099Z FIR quashed where complainant turned hostile, co-accused were acquitted, and conviction against the petitioner was remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-administrative-delay-and-governmental-file-movement-do-not-constitute-sufficie-f39c0c52caa14c40973facb39e042bac/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:57:21.085Z Unexplained administrative delay and governmental file movement do not constitute sufficient cause for condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/restoration-of-an-industrial-reference-dismissed-for-non-prosecution-is-justified-where-su-9be77f3f931145cca60c4c99167c0fe8/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:57:19.217Z Restoration of an industrial reference dismissed for non-prosecution is justified where sufficient cause warrants adjudication on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/bureaucratic-inaction-transfers-and-administrative-delays-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cau-81452595f9b34ba785b685b7117d09ad/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:57:19.212Z Bureaucratic inaction, transfers, and administrative delays do not constitute sufficient cause for condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-high-court-directs-transfer-of-cheque-bounce-acquittal-appeal-to-sessions-court-af-7720ca4056124ae8af5177c4d749f66a/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:57:19.205Z Gujarat High Court directs transfer of cheque-bounce acquittal appeal to Sessions Court after Supreme Court ruling recognising complainants as victims with a direct appeal right https://lawlens.in/stories/possession-under-a-conditional-mortgage-does-not-confer-tenancy-rights-under-the-tenancy-a-c70c559abf9a4cd4af1e9ee3a117be2a/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:57:18.331Z Possession under a conditional mortgage does not confer tenancy rights under the Tenancy Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-dismissed-as-dr-reddys-laboratories-retains-protection-over-reddy-mark-in-pharma-bu-3c7e8b68a59148078e7c48f7c6b780f1/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:31:52.083Z Review dismissed as Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories retains protection over “REDDY” mark in pharma business https://lawlens.in/stories/malicious-prosecution-claims-require-cogent-proof-of-malice-lack-of-probable-cause-and-res-a797c22289054a8d871b84e73cdfbc9c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:08:39.462Z Malicious prosecution claims require cogent proof of malice, lack of probable cause, and resulting reputational injury. https://lawlens.in/stories/borrowing-departments-cannot-conduct-disciplinary-inquiries-against-deputationists-after-t-fb026207105d41b5a54c92da3acabc13/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:08:38.955Z Borrowing departments cannot conduct disciplinary inquiries against deputationists after their repatriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-possession-and-failure-to-challenge-within-limitation-perfected-title-despite-a-void-f2ddd8cc3d5c4a47b6b55f2ac9198123/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:05:38.441Z Long possession and failure to challenge within limitation perfected title despite a void guardian sale. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cryptic-ex-parte-opinion-requires-remand-for-fresh-adjudication-despite-the-proceedees-d-0a9f8bff009f4a19bc50022ef41ea687/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:05:13.515Z A cryptic ex parte opinion requires remand for fresh adjudication despite the proceedee’s defaults. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-participating-bidders-cannot-belatedly-challenge-tender-conditions-after-the-auction-p-a8870a4cce5044a78154f2086623d00f/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:05:06.566Z Non-participating bidders cannot belatedly challenge tender conditions after the auction process concludes. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-participants-cannot-challenge-concluded-tender-processes-absent-arbitrariness-mala-fid-e4f0f1d29f3c454380f231ff7df7eacc/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:05:04.621Z Non-participants cannot challenge concluded tender processes absent arbitrariness, mala fides, or irrational conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-daily-allowances-paid-consistently-as-employment-emoluments-constitute-wages-under-896555a3e0de452db2648e3a5e24dcdb/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:04:46.956Z Regular daily allowances paid consistently as employment emoluments constitute “wages” under the Employees’ Compensation Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-submit-a-mandatory-valid-pre-qualification-certificate-by-deadline-justifies-re-a2d4391f81ab424fa8669cecc4972d3b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:04:34.448Z Failure to submit a mandatory valid pre-qualification certificate by deadline justifies rejection; subsequent submission does not cure the defect. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-lapses-under-section-52a-do-not-vitiate-conviction-absent-doubt-about-physical-6d33e8a0c8d4497092e3c97b8dac4e10/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:04:12.299Z Procedural lapses under Section 52A do not vitiate conviction absent doubt about physical evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-pre-deadline-demarcation-is-not-fatal-where-a-valid-registered-lease-existed-39af0df2433240cb80aa5668b619fd64/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:04:07.882Z Absence of pre-deadline demarcation is not fatal where a valid registered lease existed. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-complete-training-or-take-the-oath-does-not-defeat-a-crpf-members-rehabilitatio-a367d600a6fa40c3b0b62f2e67d58931/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:03:49.274Z Failure to complete training or take the oath does not defeat a CRPF member’s rehabilitation protection. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-substitute-expert-technical-assessments-of-transmission-line-alignment-abs-80762793e37f4a3988af239e3aef9368/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:03:33.895Z Courts will not substitute expert technical assessments of transmission-line alignment absent illegality or mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/blacklisting-cannot-rest-solely-on-an-fir-chargesheet-or-cognizance-order-independent-asse-af19996d31444ed8b301ab77c0ae7c8e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:03:33.686Z Blacklisting cannot rest solely on an FIR, chargesheet or cognizance order; independent assessment is mandatory, Gauhati High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-below-the-prescribed-written-test-cutoff-has-no-right-to-appear-in-the-profici-01391c49c56b4e66b613b46b64c96d0b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:03:32.077Z A candidate below the prescribed written-test cutoff has no right to appear in the proficiency test. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-permissive-borrower-cannot-claim-section-163a-compensation-subject-to-contractual-person-b0945e60e3ab4cd0a96b1a48f6f36242/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:03:32.070Z A permissive borrower cannot claim Section 163A compensation, subject to contractual personal accident cover. https://lawlens.in/stories/malicious-prosecution-claims-require-cogent-proof-of-malice-lack-of-probable-cause-and-res-fa5af7f05c0d47c1acd5f8286b92c4db/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:03:31.896Z Malicious prosecution claims require cogent proof of malice, lack of probable cause, and resulting reputational injury. https://lawlens.in/stories/district-commissioner-cannot-cancel-registered-sale-deed-challenge-lies-before-civil-court-9d92d22bc1aa4f69add99c43021b6676/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:03:11.763Z District Commissioner Cannot Cancel Registered Sale Deed; Challenge Lies Before Civil Court, Gauhati High Court Rules https://lawlens.in/stories/reliance-on-an-undisclosed-retraction-letter-to-discredit-a-defence-witness-vitiates-disci-c708fac44d254e279ef5c4b098461b6c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:03:11.542Z Reliance on an undisclosed retraction letter to discredit a defence witness vitiates disciplinary proceedings for violating natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/gauhati-high-court-clubs-four-firs-over-alleged-80-crore-skill-training-fraud-involving-20-756524ca33e34169ac028caa5a0771e7/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:03:05.973Z Gauhati High Court clubs four FIRs over alleged ₹80-crore skill-training fraud involving 20,000 fake beneficiaries https://lawlens.in/stories/non-appointment-of-a-defence-assistant-does-not-vitiate-disciplinary-proceedings-absent-de-652ede7779b34301a2e017af30269fff/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:03:00.483Z Non-appointment of a Defence Assistant does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings absent demonstrated prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-crpf-service-is-not-disproportionate-for-repeated-prolonged-desertion-and-una-e91c0a77e04f43a08d3b2236ce0cbb04/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:02:55.127Z Removal from CRPF service is not disproportionate for repeated prolonged desertion and unauthorised absence. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-allegations-of-rape-induced-by-false-promise-to-marry-warrant-trial-not-quashi-a264dcf0dbf8480c8990e7968e55d33b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:02:39.750Z Prima facie allegations of rape induced by false promise to marry warrant trial, not quashing. https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-retirement-is-unsustainable-when-authorities-ignore-satisfactory-later-service-dc2f560de1af40bfaea38d0fbefd865c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:02:34.547Z Compulsory retirement is unsustainable when authorities ignore satisfactory later service and rely on neutral integrity remarks. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-rape-may-rest-solely-on-credible-prosecutrix-testimony-despite-absent-medic-b476c559bb494ad18bcee86acc9f525e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:02:02.828Z Conviction for rape may rest solely on credible prosecutrix testimony despite absent medical corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reliable-sole-eyewitness-can-sustain-murder-conviction-despite-non-recovery-of-weapon-an-f2d450920b2d4e60ba15554ddc34e4dc/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:01:45.188Z A reliable sole eyewitness can sustain murder conviction despite non-recovery of weapon and absent motive. https://lawlens.in/stories/five-accused-acquitted-in-alleged-witch-hunting-murder-after-prosecution-failed-to-prove-a-33f79f68d6004f14bc9be81b75585fa4/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:01:38.961Z Five accused acquitted in alleged witch-hunting murder after prosecution failed to prove abduction and killing beyond reasonable doubt https://lawlens.in/stories/minor-discrepancy-in-the-fir-regarding-the-body-part-assaulted-does-not-negate-otherwise-c-3e06823506354f488f660627def787a6/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:01:28.975Z Minor discrepancy in the FIR regarding the body part assaulted does not negate otherwise credible POCSO testimony. https://lawlens.in/stories/complex-title-disputes-over-national-highways-compensation-must-be-referred-to-the-princip-2815735fd3fd4dc2a371d8840c8293ef/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:01:16.115Z Complex title disputes over National Highways compensation must be referred to the principal civil court under Section 3H(4). https://lawlens.in/stories/pocso-conviction-fails-where-the-victim-was-major-while-ipc-rape-conviction-stands-on-cred-a8a2d61a7f1a4486ba9f682504be4979/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:01:13.110Z POCSO conviction fails where the victim was major, while IPC rape conviction stands on credible evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/self-employed-deceased-below-40-years-is-entitled-to-a-40-addition-for-future-prospects-8dc081b205a243dcae218158b308aec8/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:01:10.961Z Self-employed deceased below 40 years is entitled to a 40% addition for future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/holiday-listing-is-unsustainable-where-official-vehicle-documents-conform-and-allegations-18fb378597a24249b8477dc53ae2e189/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:01:06.598Z Holiday-listing is unsustainable where official vehicle documents conform and allegations of fraud remain unsubstantiated. https://lawlens.in/stories/possession-under-section-4-1-must-remain-in-abeyance-pending-disposal-of-a-section-3-3-sta-21b8b1e6b6aa4da5830af552271eb19f/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:00:52.883Z Possession under Section 4(1) must remain in abeyance pending disposal of a Section 3(3) statutory appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/borrowing-departments-cannot-conduct-disciplinary-inquiries-against-deputationists-after-t-944812e903674759bf8ebc286d43e5af/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:00:18.678Z Borrowing departments cannot conduct disciplinary inquiries against deputationists after their repatriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-ix-rule-13-cpc-is-maintainable-where-succession-proceedings-exclude-a-legal-heir-and-a0a1e77464c64a8a9006b58024381e43/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:00:18.261Z Order IX Rule 13 CPC is maintainable where succession proceedings exclude a legal heir and proceed ex parte. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-municipality-may-refuse-or-cancel-a-trade-licence-where-the-landlord-disputes-the-applic-177633313f154e3fb45d05512024f943/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:00:13.917Z A municipality may refuse or cancel a trade licence where the landlord disputes the applicant’s tenancy. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compliance-with-mandatory-section-52a-safeguards-rendered-the-ndps-conviction-unsustai-640a55eb970a421ab69fe851106c31d8/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:00:12.945Z Non-compliance with mandatory Section 52A safeguards rendered the NDPS conviction unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-detention-begins-the-24-hour-clock-gauhati-high-court-grants-bail-after-delayed-produ-b9e4134d7e8842df8e95b8dd4f01c59f/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T19:00:00.567Z NDPS detention begins the 24-hour clock: Gauhati High Court grants bail after delayed production vitiates arrest https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-prosecution-cannot-substitute-civil-remedies-where-a-contractual-dispute-lacks-di-00e0eb94e28742e09ac1316f6db1a545/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:55.244Z Criminal prosecution cannot substitute civil remedies where a contractual dispute lacks dishonest intent or criminal ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/reserved-forest-evictions-must-comply-with-prescribed-due-process-safeguards-and-speaking-d86027785df043868222e804d083c009/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:27.971Z Reserved-forest evictions must comply with prescribed due-process safeguards and speaking-order requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-victims-minority-defeats-pocso-conviction-but-does-not-preclude-convictio-0cb95da1793b4874b189ae46b9d80bf2/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:27.791Z Failure to prove victim’s minority defeats POCSO conviction but does not preclude conviction for rape under Section 376 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-proceedings-cannot-be-quashed-where-the-alleged-marital-relationship-requires-d310ead02c084e7288c23a39e8e80f9f/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:26.041Z Maintenance proceedings cannot be quashed where the alleged marital relationship requires determination through trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/assam-high-court-acquits-pocso-convict-citing-failure-to-prove-he-knew-the-victim-was-a-mi-5fa5369e6a054bac8fd002b995b9af7e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:25.828Z Assam High Court acquits POCSO convict, citing failure to prove he knew the victim was a minor amid disputed birth certificate https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-criminal-court-finding-of-sexual-relationship-binds-child-maintenance-case-gauhati-h-5b86be8e6c734833ac6d9e274cf0e8c6/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:25.587Z Prior criminal-court finding of sexual relationship binds child-maintenance case; Gauhati HC rejects DNA test plea https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-evidence-dating-pregnancy-before-the-alleged-rape-rendered-the-prosecutions-case-u-e3654ec31e6241588b7dfd4e10a36333/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:25.246Z Medical evidence dating pregnancy before the alleged rape rendered the prosecution’s case untrustworthy, warranting acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-i-rule-10-2-permits-impleadment-of-proper-parties-despite-the-plaintiffs-dominus-lit-66eedbf9f6be4ca5a38e6e7ff0b51f01/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:18.607Z Order I Rule 10(2) permits impleadment of proper parties despite the plaintiff’s dominus litis status. https://lawlens.in/stories/eviction-notice-under-rule-18-3-issued-without-hearing-violates-natural-justice-and-is-uns-1a57bc07a9ee434d9ceba79187bb1d29/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:18.325Z Eviction notice under Rule 18(3) issued without hearing violates natural justice and is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-demolition-damages-must-be-pursued-in-civil-court-not-through-constitutional-tort-0c738baf85cb44479711e4fdbfd653ad/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:16.536Z Disputed demolition damages must be pursued in civil court, not through constitutional-tort writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/parents-and-siblings-are-entitled-to-compensation-for-filial-consortium-upon-accidental-de-f856d10368084d3288ec960de85013e0/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T18:59:15.352Z Parents and siblings are entitled to compensation for filial consortium upon accidental death of an unmarried son or brother. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-ombudsmans-unreasoned-tariff-determination-is-unsustainable-and-must-be-remanded-for-fr-1b73bf313c3f41198cc7c0a3e05e8ded/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:49:26.749Z An Ombudsman’s unreasoned tariff determination is unsustainable and must be remanded for fresh consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-petition-challenging-a-private-banks-sarfaesi-action-is-not-maintainable-ee31f56f9c694570b76124bb02700327/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:39:49.351Z A writ petition challenging a private bank’s SARFAESI action is not maintainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/demolition-of-an-illegal-building-cannot-lawfully-result-in-eviction-from-the-underlying-p-90e8fe560964402a849b9817607aefad/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:20:02.803Z Demolition of an illegal building cannot lawfully result in eviction from the underlying property. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-15-permits-correction-of-a-childs-birth-register-name-upon-proof-of-genuine-mistak-8dd1dd0b1f52497fa40605551dfad144/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:10:38.686Z Section 15 permits correction of a child’s birth-register name upon proof of genuine mistake. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-service-for-20-months-unauthorised-absence-is-not-shockingly-disproportionate-a0fecfead8664e78aaafb25b2cc0e472/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:10:38.574Z Removal from service for 20 months’ unauthorised absence is not shockingly disproportionate. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unimpeachable-agreement-negating-ownership-misrepresentation-can-justify-quashing-a-che-0ca218fb1b5e4e5998d85e89110173b5/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:10:16.281Z An unimpeachable agreement negating ownership misrepresentation can justify quashing a cheating FIR. https://lawlens.in/stories/1996-accident-victim-awarded-2-5-lakh-as-punjab-haryana-hc-applies-section-164-no-fault-co-da09ee3306f74cb8bf9bc577c2a1432e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:10:07.785Z 1996 accident victim awarded ₹2.5 lakh as Punjab & Haryana HC applies Section 164 no-fault compensation retrospectively https://lawlens.in/stories/upon-magistrate-verified-proof-municipal-authorities-must-register-births-reported-after-o-bf99cdc8fbd54e4b9505aabd0576ce1b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:09:46.041Z Upon magistrate-verified proof, municipal authorities must register births reported after one year. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-maintenance-for-a-minor-child-cannot-be-reduced-without-cogent-reasons-or-material-1d1e1300dfbd450ba90d40e27d6ab6a9/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:09:36.694Z Interim maintenance for a minor child cannot be reduced without cogent reasons or material change in circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-grants-15-lakh-covid-compensation-to-deceased-fci-workers-daughters-desp-28e7c459c590406fbb9b0691a60f7405/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:09:10.662Z Madras High Court grants ₹15 lakh COVID compensation to deceased FCI worker’s daughters despite death certificate citing cardiac arrest https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-reassess-disciplinary-findings-or-punishment-absent-perversity-or-s-c98e97b96c58419d8b3a2aae54e63414/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:09:07.951Z Judicial review cannot reassess disciplinary findings or punishment absent perversity or shocking disproportionality. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-delayed-teacher-redeployment-remains-valid-where-prior-staff-fixation-complied-with-law-aa9850b4fb2c48a6b6291324e913d527/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:09:05.170Z A delayed teacher redeployment remains valid where prior staff fixation complied with law and caused no prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164s-5-lakh-no-fault-compensation-applies-retrospectively-to-pre-amendment-motor-a-e97b91c082c54c3bb6c8b31b3f7171a7/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T16:07:57.221Z Section 164’s ₹5 lakh no-fault compensation applies retrospectively to pre-amendment motor-accident deaths. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-complaint-filed-beyond-five-years-is-jurisdictionally-barred-under-section-8-2-d-absent-d599195346964730a26caf4bffd50f8d/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T15:55:57.815Z A complaint filed beyond five years is jurisdictionally barred under Section 8(2)(d) absent sufficient-cause satisfaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-xxxix-rule-2a-permits-only-property-attachment-or-civil-imprisonment-not-apology-as-268268b7f1cd42d1a7b965c8ff98542d/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T15:55:49.730Z Order XXXIX Rule 2A permits only property attachment or civil imprisonment, not apology as punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cannot-be-cancelled-without-notice-and-hearing-absent-genuine-urgency-f8d3abbc697740dea66ff5fe0367533c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T15:51:57.256Z Bail cannot be cancelled without notice and hearing, absent genuine urgency. https://lawlens.in/stories/chewing-tobacco-covered-as-food-under-food-safety-law-odisha-hc-upholds-prohibition-under-e378d9a2fa754410af60341a9c78a3a7/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T15:51:56.674Z Chewing tobacco covered as “food” under food-safety law; Odisha HC upholds prohibition under Regulation 2.3.4, clarifies it is not a blanket tobacco ban https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-reassess-nhais-technically-approved-highway-alignment-absent-mala-fides-or-s-ad3408523adc4166855dc9a054c66650/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T15:10:10.751Z Courts cannot reassess NHAI’s technically approved highway alignment absent mala fides or statutory illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-injunction-may-restrain-pendente-lite-alienation-despite-section-52s-lis-pendens-d-3a12c617e4b042a3beb21d1e9074661e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T15:09:08.642Z Interim injunction may restrain pendente lite alienation despite Section 52’s lis pendens doctrine. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligible-cenvat-credit-cannot-be-denied-merely-for-delayed-availment-or-non-reflection-in-4a6b57a52b79485aab23035c748ed62e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T15:01:11.045Z Eligible CENVAT credit cannot be denied merely for delayed availment or non-reflection in ST-3 returns. https://lawlens.in/stories/exclusive-possession-and-revenue-mutations-do-not-establish-ouster-of-co-owners-absent-cle-fcf63cbfd6ff4ca080b4432357becb85/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T14:49:21.071Z Exclusive possession and revenue mutations do not establish ouster of co-owners absent clear hostile assertion. https://lawlens.in/stories/relitigation-of-an-unauthorized-construction-claim-after-an-unchallenged-reasoned-determin-c2c311ddabbb4a4690dde1a75b47ea03/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T14:39:38.616Z Relitigation of an unauthorized-construction claim after an unchallenged reasoned determination constitutes abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/omission-of-order-i-rule-10-does-not-invalidate-transposition-where-inherent-power-exists-3b346a04192e4b89b943e64ab357ece0/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T14:29:49.310Z Omission of Order I Rule 10 does not invalidate transposition where inherent power exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/annulled-pattas-require-eviction-and-restoration-of-possession-under-section-49-3-calcutta-431170c17aea4e778be4b957c9bfc2c1/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T14:29:45.748Z Annulled pattas require eviction and restoration of possession under Section 49(3); Calcutta High Court says contempt tribunal can enforce it without sending parties to civil court https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-challenging-msefc-awards-remain-maintainable-where-denial-of-due-hearing-vi-44bf7ac396a6475ba8018bf8b680b20c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T14:20:56.938Z Writ petitions challenging MSEFC awards remain maintainable where denial of due hearing violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/input-tax-credit-cannot-be-denied-to-bona-fide-purchasers-solely-for-supplier-default-abse-7d11825f3c09491d9a11dc7a0df53186/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T14:10:04.267Z Input tax credit cannot be denied to bona fide purchasers solely for supplier default absent collusion. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-development-agreement-for-immovable-property-constitutes-a-commercial-dispute-under-the-52dc166b3b6846eabed1181203242bc7/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T14:09:49.191Z A development agreement for immovable property constitutes a commercial dispute under the Commercial Courts Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-of-quo-warranto-requires-established-unlawful-usurpation-not-conjecture-or-speculatio-bc3246a8c53a40dabfceafdb1b1e090a/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T14:09:34.056Z Writ of quo warranto requires established unlawful usurpation, not conjecture or speculation. https://lawlens.in/stories/refund-of-pre-deposit-is-due-for-demand-set-aside-despite-appeal-against-the-surviving-dem-ae34fba576b944c1b8b7fa144b88b850/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:49:27.896Z Refund of pre-deposit is due for demand set aside, despite appeal against the surviving demand. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-demand-against-deceased-proprietor-quashed-calcutta-hc-directs-fresh-notice-to-legal-h-ac33126c75174736bf5a95c95383c03b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:49:24.437Z GST demand against deceased proprietor quashed; Calcutta HC directs fresh notice to legal heirs https://lawlens.in/stories/greaser-service-cannot-qualify-for-engine-driver-promotion-where-statutory-rules-prescribe-5c054f337f50473db2d1defbc6a03872/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:46:31.967Z Greaser service cannot qualify for Engine Driver promotion where statutory rules prescribe Fireman as the feeder cadre. https://lawlens.in/stories/upgraded-pay-scales-apply-notionally-from-1-january-1996-with-arrears-payable-from-21-apri-dc5d6eb6bb4c43ed9dee53407cea92b6/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:46:26.242Z Upgraded pay scales apply notionally from 1 January 1996, with arrears payable from 21 April 2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/upgraded-pay-scales-apply-notionally-from-1-january-1996-and-actually-from-21-april-2004-w-46a48d304c0b428d933ed22131167922/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:46:13.125Z Upgraded pay scales apply notionally from 1 January 1996 and actually from 21 April 2004, with arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-alleged-excess-pay-is-barred-pending-a-reasoned-decision-on-the-employees-repr-e93519b70f3c4b1babaf0e2c5aac61fc/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:46:11.567Z Recovery of alleged excess pay is barred pending a reasoned decision on the employee’s representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/once-the-appellate-forum-is-constituted-statutory-appeal-must-be-pursued-with-delay-condon-6a1823a2c298408ab3566d5c63eda08c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:41:29.237Z Once the appellate forum is constituted, statutory appeal must be pursued, with delay condoned for prior forum unavailability. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-spouse-who-voluntarily-leaves-the-matrimonial-home-cannot-obtain-divorce-on-the-ground-o-2818867558c14b0b91792437c9eff471/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:41:28.310Z A spouse who voluntarily leaves the matrimonial home cannot obtain divorce on the ground of desertion. https://lawlens.in/stories/territorial-jurisdiction-based-on-a-minors-ordinary-residence-cannot-be-decided-under-orde-1150a76a148d4304a610eb3ac23d1198/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:41:27.764Z Territorial jurisdiction based on a minor’s ordinary residence cannot be decided under Order VII Rule 11 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-service-is-unsustainable-where-the-complainant-and-document-author-were-denie-da258ade0f9944549b3c26da3004f4e1/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:41:22.718Z Removal from service is unsustainable where the complainant and document author were denied examination and cross-examination. https://lawlens.in/stories/eviction-from-public-premises-requires-notice-and-due-process-under-the-public-premises-ac-e05f9a455d1045b2b3bddda649d98c4b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:41:16.963Z Eviction from public premises requires notice and due process under the Public Premises Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-pendency-of-a-civil-revision-does-not-stay-execution-of-a-decree-87d00d44544b41568c53a734e0756897/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:29:23.080Z Mere pendency of a civil revision does not stay execution of a decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-cannot-quash-section-138-proceedings-where-cheque-liability-remains-a-disputed-13192cca8e774b8aa9cf3ecbd443c669/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:28:55.540Z Section 482 cannot quash Section 138 proceedings where cheque liability remains a disputed question of fact. https://lawlens.in/stories/mumbai-port-authoritys-retrospective-rent-hikes-quashed-bombay-hc-mandates-fair-rates-and-c67379a1779c45518643df0efc0771e3/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:18:05.378Z Mumbai Port Authority’s retrospective rent hikes quashed; Bombay HC mandates fair rates and rejects profiteering-based land valuation for 145 petitions https://lawlens.in/stories/death-sentence-commuted-to-life-after-trial-court-failed-to-assess-convicts-prospects-of-r-210f3d7f9a35430aaebe26eb28bb7531/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:09:33.625Z Death sentence commuted to life after trial court failed to assess convict’s prospects of reform, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/condonation-of-delay-applications-must-be-construed-liberally-where-medical-incapacity-is-2b09a7f00d934caa822ead801a62faa7/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:09:20.900Z Condonation of delay applications must be construed liberally where medical incapacity is credibly established. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-prosecution-cannot-continue-after-merits-based-exoneration-on-identical-charges-i-612ba8e975c945a3a1c6748181696ecd/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:01:05.746Z Criminal prosecution cannot continue after merits-based exoneration on identical charges in departmental proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/life-sentence-upheld-for-father-convicted-of-repeatedly-raping-his-minor-daughter-causing-fd6bef7e9aec439ab3f198544934ae32/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T13:00:19.039Z Life sentence upheld for father convicted of repeatedly raping his minor daughter, causing pregnancy https://lawlens.in/stories/after-taking-land-for-road-widening-in-2001-without-compensation-pmc-ordered-to-grant-doub-3270f8647389401198f8be5a3b6d4e7f/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:57:23.357Z After taking land for road widening in 2001 without compensation, PMC ordered to grant double-area TDR and pay ₹10 lakh costs https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-findings-of-actionable-nuisance-warrant-no-interference-in-second-appeal-absent-8018bc94e5684115a7977ff47f549d3a/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:53:21.579Z Concurrent findings of actionable nuisance warrant no interference in second appeal absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unregistered-sale-deed-does-not-transfer-title-or-defeat-the-recorded-owners-claim-1d912478da12462aaadfef1e6c2187e3/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:52:17.215Z An unregistered sale deed does not transfer title or defeat the recorded owner’s claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/qualified-basic-teachers-must-be-considered-for-promotion-as-assistant-professors-under-ap-bed6f22471df4864ac973d0eac68291a/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:52:04.719Z Qualified Basic Teachers must be considered for promotion as Assistant Professors under applicable NMC regulations. https://lawlens.in/stories/basic-teachers-satisfying-nmc-eligibility-criteria-must-be-considered-for-promotion-to-ass-976d0208814340a3bc7101eaed55a9ae/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:51:59.269Z Basic Teachers satisfying NMC eligibility criteria must be considered for promotion to Assistant Professor. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cannot-be-refused-solely-because-co-accused-persons-remain-unarrested-0bbdaa739e6747878ba46decc58aa960/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:51:36.939Z Bail cannot be refused solely because co-accused persons remain unarrested. https://lawlens.in/stories/casual-employees-must-satisfy-the-240-day-threshold-to-claim-gratuity-for-any-year-fc7f18aa82b74a059b9f1b9e051eac53/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:50:48.844Z Casual employees must satisfy the 240-day threshold to claim gratuity for any year. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-directorship-cannot-attract-section-141-liability-without-specific-averments-of-respo-cb02e077883846258fbf837381157e02/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:50:31.695Z Mere directorship cannot attract Section 141 liability without specific averments of responsibility for company business. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-directors-prosecution-under-section-141-requires-specific-averments-of-being-in-charge-o-fadefc15dee448008eda6495186d5da9/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:50:26.419Z A director’s prosecution under Section 141 requires specific averments of being in charge of and responsible for company business. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-defects-in-a-power-of-attorney-do-not-invalidate-proceedings-when-subsequently-72bc4975dda74fde8aef6e927d44b11c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:50:26.259Z Procedural defects in a power of attorney do not invalidate proceedings when subsequently rectified. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-directorship-cannot-attract-section-141-liability-without-specific-averments-of-respo-8eb7670b89c64ee3b71ca609da8d330e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:50:23.933Z Mere directorship cannot attract Section 141 liability without specific averments of responsibility for company business. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-141-ni-act-requires-specific-averments-directorship-alone-cannot-establish-vicario-3f7dac4c22884a8f9a37b4232fc42fb7/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:50:21.183Z Section 141 NI Act requires specific averments; directorship alone cannot establish vicarious liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-speaking-denial-of-pension-and-retiral-benefits-is-invalid-authorities-must-reassess-c-204b667007f943eca8fc1bdaf7b57e4f/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:39:09.074Z Non-speaking denial of pension and retiral benefits is invalid; authorities must reassess claims using complete service records. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-notice-and-reply-are-considered-appeal-cannot-be-denied-merely-on-the-termination-pr-5935b2becf4a4edab5441863131bfdf8/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:38:53.547Z Where notice and reply are considered, appeal cannot be denied merely on the termination provision cited. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-against-commercial-courts-attachment-order-not-maintainable-under-commercial-courts-9fd9e5f12eb54f4197466c27d5d675c8/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:38:47.559Z Appeal against Commercial Court’s attachment order not maintainable under Commercial Courts Act, Patna High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/leave-encashment-cannot-be-withheld-absent-pending-proceedings-or-statutory-authority-d39ed217aa7f4623baefc6e3443afd65/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:38:44.539Z Leave encashment cannot be withheld absent pending proceedings or statutory authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/statewide-guidelines-issued-to-ensure-accused-receive-section-164-statements-and-investiga-d1c14e9356444a64a5b72e8618b7a1e8/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:29:39.779Z Statewide guidelines issued to ensure accused receive Section 164 statements and investigators review them before filing chargesheets in criminal cases https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-judicially-regularize-unauthorized-construction-beyond-the-applicable-statut-1000f9d6d87246c7a045b4c86e7f2192/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:29:26.377Z Courts cannot judicially regularize unauthorized construction beyond the applicable statutory scheme; demolition must follow. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-on-delayed-gratuity-repayment-cannot-be-deducted-from-gratuity-payable-to-the-emp-9e645976943c4dfbb4a76100a1232bdd/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:29:08.402Z Interest on delayed gratuity repayment cannot be deducted from gratuity payable to the employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-convert-a-disputed-property-claim-into-prosecution-absent-foun-26fb6843a3a4401d8da67302659d4d50/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:28:59.210Z Criminal proceedings cannot convert a disputed property claim into prosecution absent foundational offence ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/suppression-of-criminal-antecedents-disentitles-an-accused-from-discretionary-bail-d8d2f54a50f74c8a889d2c49d7eac4d9/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:21:23.508Z Suppression of criminal antecedents disentitles an accused from discretionary bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-quashed-where-allegations-failed-to-establish-hurt-provocative-insult-90fc2d512273461cb640db160e3c6389/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:11:09.330Z Criminal proceedings quashed where allegations failed to establish hurt, provocative insult, or alarm. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-heinous-proceedings-on-compromise-where-the-dispute-is-predominan-ff71014f1e7b4e3aac52ee91511aee6e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:11:06.481Z High Court may quash non-heinous proceedings on compromise where the dispute is predominantly civil and conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-retirement-disciplinary-proceedings-are-void-unless-validly-initiated-under-applicabl-5ca9d665c340427b80addca640f1ca06/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:09:46.048Z Post-retirement disciplinary proceedings are void unless validly initiated under applicable service regulations before superannuation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tribunal-cannot-order-re-implementation-of-an-appellate-decision-without-first-setting-a-61fa318464c340299f619e46d1ca63a5/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:09:38.747Z A tribunal cannot order re-implementation of an appellate decision without first setting aside the BL&LRO’s implementation order. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-cannot-annul-pattas-on-merits-jurisdiction-lies-with-the-revenue-officer-under-se-14b96baebee2412287c6df307390c16c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T12:09:37.681Z Tribunal Cannot Annul Pattas on Merits; Jurisdiction Lies with the Revenue Officer Under Section 49(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-cannot-enforce-private-civil-injunctions-where-police-assistance-orders-are-st-4b33e4b54c08494bb120d360d625fa4e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:59:19.855Z Article 226 cannot enforce private civil injunctions where police-assistance orders are stayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-are-quashed-where-vague-allegations-disclose-neither-a-specific-role-82de31e1d4994519acfef2d207f50e75/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:59:17.516Z Criminal proceedings are quashed where vague allegations disclose neither a specific role nor any offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-omnibus-matrimonial-allegations-without-specific-roles-warrant-quashing-prosecution-2ac2ffad25ca488bacb4518bc956fc9c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:49:41.475Z Vague, omnibus matrimonial allegations without specific roles warrant quashing prosecution as an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-are-not-disqualified-for-discontinued-higher-studies-absent-possession-or-pursu-9af7545dc5564fd3bd3193c55a57115c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:49:40.293Z Candidates are not disqualified for discontinued higher studies absent possession or pursuit on the application date. https://lawlens.in/stories/past-pursuit-of-higher-education-does-not-disqualify-candidates-absent-possession-or-ongoi-04ece2aa987e485d85e2fff393fb8096/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:49:37.181Z Past pursuit of higher education does not disqualify candidates absent possession or ongoing pursuit at application date. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-is-impermissible-after-prolonged-delay-absent-employee-misrepres-44087c732c304a149f1cb0f0fa71dcbc/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:49:13.611Z Recovery of excess salary is impermissible after prolonged delay absent employee misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-is-impermissible-from-group-d-employees-absent-misrepresentation-d4c416fd827b47ca914fd4d9a4581f09/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:49:13.610Z Recovery of excess salary is impermissible from Group D employees absent misrepresentation after five years. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-paid-for-over-five-years-is-impermissible-absent-employee-misrep-19d965868b924abdb8b21f6039a1b538/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:49:08.020Z Recovery of excess salary paid for over five years is impermissible absent employee misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/discontinued-higher-education-does-not-disqualify-candidates-where-notification-bars-only-b88c26d8e2954b71a347afebe6a229b3/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:49:01.622Z Discontinued higher education does not disqualify candidates where notification bars only possession or pursuit on application date. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractual-sale-dispute-does-not-constitute-cheating-or-criminal-intimidation-absent-de-070fd6b074354a97bb5179a45b40ca70/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:40:27.517Z A contractual sale dispute does not constitute cheating or criminal intimidation absent deception or intent to cause alarm. https://lawlens.in/stories/7-85-crore-pds-penalty-confirmation-set-aside-for-lack-of-reasons-calcutta-high-court-rema-67a426e148f94fae975cd586d3da5737/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:40:10.079Z ₹7.85-crore PDS penalty confirmation set aside for lack of reasons; Calcutta High Court remands appeal https://lawlens.in/stories/employer-cannot-deny-compassionate-appointment-and-monetary-compensation-where-delay-resul-cd12ccdf561f40f38d9340727db55531/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:40:02.253Z Employer cannot deny compassionate appointment and monetary compensation where delay resulted from its own inaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-matrimonial-allegations-without-specific-overt-acts-cannot-sustain-prosecution-under-89c087b0e10a4a4cb78e21b625101f6a/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:39:43.921Z Vague matrimonial allegations without specific overt acts cannot sustain prosecution under Section 498A IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-object-to-a-documents-mode-of-proof-at-trial-bars-challenging-it-on-appeal-75f3c830e3a44e2a8e80e1d1e723bb8e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:39:37.303Z Failure to object to a document’s mode of proof at trial bars challenging it on appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/minimum-wage-claim-by-unlisted-casual-workers-fails-absent-proof-of-direct-engagement-by-b-55daa2fc5dda4a05bd08a1d786c44d73/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:39:35.781Z Minimum-wage claim by unlisted casual workers fails absent proof of direct engagement by BSNL. https://lawlens.in/stories/hostile-witnesses-do-not-invalidate-a-conviction-where-medical-and-forensic-evidence-concl-0011e47669f24e7cb6ab820e2ec5b3aa/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:39:28.538Z Hostile witnesses do not invalidate a conviction where medical and forensic evidence conclusively establishes guilt. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-498-a-prosecution-is-unsustainable-where-the-alleged-marriage-was-void-during-the-f3877a555a514a5f983eff220becf10a/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:39:20.914Z Section 498-A prosecution is unsustainable where the alleged marriage was void during the complainant’s valid first marriage. https://lawlens.in/stories/amended-pocso-minimum-sentence-provisions-cannot-apply-retrospectively-to-offences-committ-510ca8ab3105456488da291bdc7270db/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:39:08.645Z Amended POCSO minimum sentence provisions cannot apply retrospectively to offences committed before amendment. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-rape-may-rest-solely-on-credible-prosecutrix-testimony-despite-absent-medic-f1a79b9855754ab1976bb9f7dbced598/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:29:29.594Z Conviction for rape may rest solely on credible prosecutrix testimony despite absent medical corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/compulsory-retirement-is-unsustainable-when-authorities-ignore-satisfactory-later-service-8850ca974aca4a98bcb1818024aa7c49/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:29:24.173Z Compulsory retirement is unsustainable when authorities ignore satisfactory later service and rely on neutral integrity remarks. https://lawlens.in/stories/five-accused-acquitted-in-alleged-witch-hunting-murder-after-prosecution-failed-to-prove-a-df651a665f114e7aa73649027b8f64c9/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:29:09.013Z Five accused acquitted in alleged witch-hunting murder after prosecution failed to prove abduction and killing beyond reasonable doubt https://lawlens.in/stories/a-selected-licensee-is-a-necessary-party-before-cancellation-of-the-appointment-in-writ-pr-b0097ca3d5a84368b23f301e7e10170c/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:29:06.641Z A selected licensee is a necessary party before cancellation of the appointment in writ proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-allegations-of-rape-induced-by-false-promise-to-marry-warrant-trial-not-quashi-8eb2a3b15fea437f8dbdaa61274f83c8/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:29:06.243Z Prima facie allegations of rape induced by false promise to marry warrant trial, not quashing. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-crpf-service-is-not-disproportionate-for-repeated-prolonged-desertion-and-una-b02394a5ffea4114a9bfb1e9e678b8a4/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:29:06.227Z Removal from CRPF service is not disproportionate for repeated prolonged desertion and unauthorised absence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-trivial-conviction-carrying-only-a-fine-cannot-by-itself-justify-rejecting-a-character-c-3f31294c972f46a48adc0d72bef4949e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:18:54.149Z A trivial conviction carrying only a fine cannot, by itself, justify rejecting a character certificate. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-304b-conviction-requires-proof-of-foundational-ingredients-separate-section-498a-c-df8f06f0a4974da3af978f472e68e135/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T11:10:41.198Z Section 304B conviction requires proof of foundational ingredients; separate Section 498A conviction may still stand. https://lawlens.in/stories/universities-cannot-prejudice-students-by-failing-to-conduct-supplementary-examinations-wi-9fa6c3acee9b486b89ee3b84e56869a5/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T10:38:37.086Z Universities cannot prejudice students by failing to conduct supplementary examinations within a reasonable time. https://lawlens.in/stories/simple-firearm-injuries-without-proven-murderous-intent-do-not-sustain-conviction-under-se-e282be6e02a4401c8dd276a023c593a1/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T10:30:28.385Z Simple firearm injuries without proven murderous intent do not sustain conviction under Section 307 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/larger-bench-holds-west-bengal-land-pre-emption-pleas-are-not-maintainable-without-deposit-83d0365fb324454d8e3ac14742c1dc50/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T10:29:15.009Z Larger Bench holds West Bengal land pre-emption pleas are not maintainable without depositing the sale-deed consideration plus 10% interest upfront https://lawlens.in/stories/consistent-eyewitness-testimony-and-dying-declarations-sustain-murder-conviction-despite-a-a5b097f1f17241f6b98d7ad4fa158ea9/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T10:20:24.415Z Consistent eyewitness testimony and dying declarations sustain murder conviction despite absent fingerprint and blood-group evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/just-compensation-may-reflect-demonstrated-educational-and-professional-potential-beyond-a-cb17261aac1240acbcaa0f95007e75a1/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T10:10:31.735Z Just compensation may reflect demonstrated educational and professional potential beyond a deceased student’s actual earnings. https://lawlens.in/stories/freight-and-markup-recovered-on-principal-to-principal-international-transport-are-not-tax-0997a53428db409a8eb7c8b3166c49cb/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T10:04:02.601Z Freight and markup recovered on principal-to-principal international transport are not taxable as business support services. https://lawlens.in/stories/defective-inquest-and-delayed-production-do-not-invalidate-conviction-supported-by-reliabl-d667bf69b44d4e149c3686f8a01d18fa/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T09:49:28.397Z Defective inquest and delayed production do not invalidate conviction supported by reliable eyewitness and medical evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-preliminary-enquiry-and-confession-cannot-substitute-a-regular-disciplinary-proceeding-b-7aedacaa9b8e4b57b2cee5a434a6967d/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T09:49:12.440Z A preliminary enquiry and confession cannot substitute a regular disciplinary proceeding before imposing dismissal. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-breach-of-a-lease-absent-dishonest-intention-from-inception-does-not-constitute-cheat-54ab4a533b434878ba75fc7655f40f2d/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T09:49:07.267Z Mere breach of a lease, absent dishonest intention from inception, does not constitute cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/good-faith-accusations-in-complaints-to-magistrates-are-protected-under-exceptions-eight-a-c305725c18224c8db2f5c57f3f8cd8e8/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T09:39:20.471Z Good-faith accusations in complaints to Magistrates are protected under Exceptions Eight and Nine to Section 499 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/conflicting-victim-statements-and-prima-facie-evidence-preclude-quashing-under-section-482-98615f6a102842d3b2ca8a5118ae92b0/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T09:19:02.721Z Conflicting victim statements and prima facie evidence preclude quashing under Section 482 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-cannot-be-compelled-to-pay-compensation-twice-for-the-same-death-17690cb8bfd042ee9b4b4c66e6fce2c5/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T08:58:55.244Z An insurer cannot be compelled to pay compensation twice for the same death. https://lawlens.in/stories/caregivers-of-children-with-benchmark-disabilities-are-exempt-from-routine-rotational-tran-51a6e36dd3d4469a9249b941d6aa9a1b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T08:50:54.325Z Caregivers of children with benchmark disabilities are exempt from routine rotational transfers, subject to administrative constraints. https://lawlens.in/stories/fraudulent-date-of-birth-certificate-securing-public-employment-renders-appointment-void-a-4297de42c848493198f3c67c015ea0ef/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T08:50:53.102Z Fraudulent date-of-birth certificate securing public employment renders appointment void ab initio and warrants dismissal. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunals-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-where-proceedings-are-fair-and-finding-ae79e01001ef465faa51b760aa17b95e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T08:50:49.099Z Tribunals cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence where proceedings are fair and findings are supported by evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/execution-proceedings-dismissed-without-being-fixed-for-hearing-may-be-restored-under-sect-6b35a32b161e48b8bd30891f1acd839b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T08:39:35.245Z Execution proceedings dismissed without being fixed for hearing may be restored under Section 151 CPC beyond Order XXI Rule 106’s limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-after-prolonged-payment-is-impermissible-absent-misrepresentatio-9c2431c296854c3daa6ba7c8e9d524c4/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T08:38:53.096Z Recovery of excess salary after prolonged payment is impermissible absent misrepresentation or repayment undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-sharing-consideration-for-development-rights-attracts-stamp-duty-under-section-2-n-e1a19a2bae0f480bb3b9413e941094bb/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T08:22:36.221Z Revenue-sharing consideration for development rights attracts stamp duty under Section 2(na) and Article 5(g-a). https://lawlens.in/stories/the-scope-of-section-53as-six-year-limitation-requires-determination-by-a-larger-bench-5f980817094442379e840845f3c8696a/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T08:22:30.623Z The scope of Section 53A’s six-year limitation requires determination by a larger Bench. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-co-sharers-partition-claim-remains-maintainable-while-property-remains-undivided-absent-3094763774db420c89774db88290293b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T08:18:48.353Z A co-sharer’s partition claim remains maintainable while property remains undivided absent proven ouster. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-cannot-adjudicate-disputed-property-title-or-possession-parties-must-approach-f25473ca14fb425e8080102bb6f2d7f2/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T07:58:33.846Z Article 226 cannot adjudicate disputed property title or possession; parties must approach the civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-are-not-maintainable-after-filing-of-a-charge-sheet-and-taking-cognizance-0137725d08e74fada95d9fd18d32414f/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T07:48:46.007Z Writ petitions are not maintainable after filing of a charge-sheet and taking cognizance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-commercial-electricity-connection-alone-does-not-establish-eligibility-for-commercial-re-f9c8ba49755a4ff1bc19f364a62c2c3f/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T07:43:12.958Z A commercial electricity connection alone does not establish eligibility for commercial rehabilitation premises. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-maintenance-orders-need-not-finally-adjudicate-disputed-evidence-or-detailed-matri-9d3cfb7798894a5a85e868f533beb256/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T07:38:41.229Z Interim maintenance orders need not finally adjudicate disputed evidence or detailed matrimonial claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-vehicle-seized-in-an-ndps-case-must-be-released-to-a-non-accused-owner-absent-confiscati-305fcfe814ec46d6ad683d89f5ec6fe9/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T07:38:33.654Z A vehicle seized in an NDPS case must be released to a non-accused owner absent confiscation proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/pension-cannot-be-wholly-withheld-upon-conviction-rule-2-2-a-limits-withholding-to-one-thi-121574b005e94769a8a8b08b5e172fe4/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T07:36:32.101Z Pension cannot be wholly withheld upon conviction; Rule 2.2(a) limits withholding to one-third. https://lawlens.in/stories/fresh-kvs-appointees-after-1-january-1986-are-mandatorily-governed-by-the-gpf-cum-pension-3cc335f7f2a14548954853ddccf64ed2/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T07:36:30.424Z Fresh KVS appointees after 1 January 1986 are mandatorily governed by the GPF-cum-Pension Scheme. https://lawlens.in/stories/credible-eyewitness-testimony-sustains-conviction-despite-non-recovery-of-the-weapon-and-i-9850260098be41ac8fff6bfc8c11bb0b/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T06:59:33.601Z Credible eyewitness testimony sustains conviction despite non-recovery of the weapon and inconsistent medical evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-memo-issued-without-jurisdiction-invalidates-the-ensuing-disciplinary-proceeding-bcc07d06fafc4e2bb945ea791a959d26/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T06:59:24.734Z A charge memo issued without jurisdiction invalidates the ensuing disciplinary proceeding. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-is-unsustainable-where-denial-of-defence-witnesses-breaches-natural-justice-69376577c02248afa4cf75566b3c0ddd/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T06:59:12.319Z Dismissal is unsustainable where denial of defence witnesses breaches natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-cash-may-be-released-during-trial-against-an-equivalent-bank-guarantee-absent-justi-009c0497b45546c08de97952d40c19c4/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T06:58:58.449Z Seized cash may be released during trial against an equivalent bank guarantee absent justification for continued retention. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-consider-probation-for-first-offenders-and-justify-any-refusal-to-grant-it-f6ba7d4ba768485e8cbec0d5edf03ae8/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T06:50:15.101Z Courts must consider probation for first offenders and justify any refusal to grant it. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-passage-of-time-and-subsequent-good-conduct-justified-release-on-probation-despite-up-610f439e21b24875bf66ee7a27118f3e/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T06:50:11.321Z Long passage of time and subsequent good conduct justified release on probation despite upheld conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-after-prolonged-payment-is-impermissible-absent-employee-misrepr-054a9fb814b64065ac8448c415209646/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T06:39:22.616Z Recovery of excess salary after prolonged payment is impermissible absent employee misrepresentation or repayment undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-after-a-prolonged-period-is-impermissible-absent-misrepresentation-dac5f40627894c3a9de464c90293c088/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T06:39:20.802Z Recovery of excess pay after a prolonged period is impermissible absent misrepresentation or undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-delayed-rule-amendment-implementing-government-policy-operates-retrospectively-to-protec-50a1a8632e8d4cc287ad0b903256c55f/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T06:39:07.529Z A delayed rule amendment implementing government policy operates retrospectively to protect inter se seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-justify-refusing-probation-to-eligible-first-offenders-under-the-probation-of-0d6a28c1faba4428b69c5ce9129bb558/ LawLens en 2026-08-28T06:10:20.299Z Courts must justify refusing probation to eligible first offenders under the Probation of Offenders Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-discretionary-injunction-orders-absent-perver-5076b107af084e5da81bd7d1b4daf7f4/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T19:48:38.794Z Article 227 jurisdiction cannot reappreciate discretionary injunction orders absent perversity, arbitrariness, or grave injustice. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-cannot-cancel-mutation-entries-based-on-registered-sale-deeds-absent-c-5616789d846c40bf830227ee5dcaf08b/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T19:48:34.566Z Revenue authorities cannot cancel mutation entries based on registered sale deeds absent civil-court annulment. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compliance-with-section-25f-c-invalidates-retrenchment-though-compensation-may-replace-1597127c897441699d57d1f1071899b4/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T19:48:26.772Z Non-compliance with Section 25F(c) invalidates retrenchment, though compensation may replace reinstatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-where-prosecution-evidence-permits-two-reasonable-views-of-g-0ae07e7bec644e5493154b4df7579fcc/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T19:48:25.061Z Acquittal cannot be disturbed where prosecution evidence permits two reasonable views of guilt. https://lawlens.in/stories/capital-gains-from-ancestral-property-cannot-be-counted-as-regular-income-for-rajasthan-sc-f7eb413829eb4e04a65388a5753d2b09/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T19:40:11.365Z Capital gains from ancestral property cannot be counted as regular income for Rajasthan scholarship eligibility, rules High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/blacklisting-cannot-rest-solely-on-an-fir-chargesheet-or-cognizance-order-independent-asse-af2d0c99c5b34938ab5475ebb2838aa6/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T19:38:18.052Z Blacklisting cannot rest solely on an FIR, chargesheet or cognizance order; independent assessment is mandatory, Gauhati High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-substitute-expert-technical-assessments-of-transmission-line-alignment-abs-1e8a6ee37dfe44a18920b8303888c352/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T19:37:47.100Z Courts will not substitute expert technical assessments of transmission-line alignment absent illegality or mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/gauhati-high-court-clubs-four-firs-over-alleged-80-crore-skill-training-fraud-involving-20-37d45c7be7944bf984855b0de4889b13/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T19:28:02.766Z Gauhati High Court clubs four FIRs over alleged ₹80-crore skill-training fraud involving 20,000 fake beneficiaries https://lawlens.in/stories/non-appointment-of-a-defence-assistant-does-not-vitiate-disciplinary-proceedings-absent-de-d450776b87224389ae617bc11b733c2f/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T19:27:54.767Z Non-appointment of a Defence Assistant does not vitiate disciplinary proceedings absent demonstrated prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/blanket-ban-on-haryana-government-employees-foreign-travel-struck-down-as-arbitrary-and-di-04fb49dd3fd5472bacefebea2f27545e/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T19:01:46.801Z Blanket ban on Haryana government employees’ foreign travel struck down as arbitrary and disproportionate https://lawlens.in/stories/386-mt-cashew-consignment-preserved-amid-rival-ownership-claims-and-alleged-bill-of-lading-b6da542da5394cc78f9d95c33106a1ba/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T18:58:07.560Z 386 MT cashew consignment preserved amid rival ownership claims and alleged Bill of Lading manipulation, Karnataka HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/inclusion-in-an-unauthorized-squatters-list-confers-no-right-to-vend-in-no-vending-zones-3b149ad861c94a86a794159e328c04d5/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T16:58:18.639Z Inclusion in an unauthorized-squatters list confers no right to vend in no-vending zones. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-directed-to-reconsider-tet-certificate-validity-claims-under-the-nctes-retrosp-19f3af3228964795949df9535297b9ae/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T16:42:54.132Z Authorities directed to reconsider TET certificate validity claims under the NCTE’s retrospective lifelong-validity notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-part-time-service-preceding-regularization-counts-as-qualifying-service-for-pen-889527418aff4a3284a5af4245e49f74/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T16:42:53.107Z Continuous part-time service preceding regularization counts as qualifying service for pension and Old Pension Scheme benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/deputationists-have-no-vested-right-to-continue-indefinitely-in-the-borrowing-department-960a6a52b61f4c41b096871202cbac44/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T16:42:50.737Z Deputationists have no vested right to continue indefinitely in the borrowing department. https://lawlens.in/stories/110-crore-alleged-liquor-scam-trail-chhattisgarh-hc-refuses-to-quash-provisional-attachmen-0855e95bf5914e1cab58bbde18f078f8/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T16:08:48.033Z ₹110-crore alleged liquor-scam trail: Chhattisgarh HC refuses to quash provisional attachment of Westin Goa https://lawlens.in/stories/merger-of-survey-subdivisions-into-a-joint-patta-does-not-extinguish-pre-existing-propriet-a6fa57453c604e75b61b37a3277df8c9/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T16:08:39.734Z Merger of survey subdivisions into a joint patta does not extinguish pre-existing proprietary title. https://lawlens.in/stories/two-exclusive-nia-courts-ordered-for-tamil-nadu-to-speed-up-uapa-trials-a37aaec9357d470a80842ad644788199/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T16:08:37.818Z Two exclusive NIA courts ordered for Tamil Nadu to speed up UAPA trials https://lawlens.in/stories/section-14-cannot-extend-pmlas-120-day-outer-limit-absent-bona-fide-prosecution-of-the-sam-b6fe7a860a1348a089a0b7f8fe6ddc72/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T16:08:32.436Z Section 14 cannot extend PMLA’s 120-day outer limit absent bona fide prosecution of the same matter. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-cannot-add-a-community-hall-restriction-after-auction-madras-hc-orders-full-refund-wi-6c97421431884d2abfc6ff0394b2f21e/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T16:08:29.860Z Bank cannot add a community-hall restriction after auction; Madras HC orders full refund with 9% interest to buyer https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-the-victims-minority-beyond-reasonable-doubt-defeats-a-pocso-conviction-d-bfe0124ece7f48f3905f64e1f64d1f95/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T16:08:27.725Z Failure to prove the victim’s minority beyond reasonable doubt defeats a POCSO conviction despite a consensual relationship. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-quashed-as-authorities-failed-to-disclose-the-status-of-the-fir-and-r-b3588f14fd474f4db8d4403b5221cc23/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T15:29:31.090Z Preventive detention quashed as authorities failed to disclose the status of the FIR and relied on vague grounds https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employer-must-prove-abandonment-through-cogent-evidence-mere-non-reporting-does-not-est-e44d8dfe6e484099ad13f437526c20c3/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T15:20:10.028Z An employer must prove abandonment through cogent evidence; mere non-reporting does not establish it. https://lawlens.in/stories/student-cannot-lose-neet-disability-quota-admission-over-authorities-software-error-patna-f743459202694246ac55a12705f81304/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T15:18:38.195Z Student cannot lose NEET disability-quota admission over authorities’ software error, Patna HC rules; orders admission and academic safeguards https://lawlens.in/stories/an-8-annual-cumulative-escalation-applies-to-compensation-for-comparable-acquisitions-sepa-9f8c24e37fc644f5b1f6a186a4b190c9/ LawLens en 2026-08-27T15:18:30.504Z An 8% annual cumulative escalation applies to compensation for comparable acquisitions separated by an 18-year notification gap.