https://lawlens.in/stories/amenity-tdr-requires-demonstrable-development-under-approved-conditions-not-merely-works-r-f8cd75d33f564163bb400e9c2903e4f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T17:26:21.716Z Amenity TDR requires demonstrable development under approved conditions, not merely works required for land surrender. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-unavailable-where-the-accused-absconds-evades-investigation-and-faces-304affdda6a842d0a6395d7b2871d1e2/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T17:04:54.244Z Anticipatory bail is unavailable where the accused absconds, evades investigation, and faces serious allegations with an active role. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-9-interim-protection-continues-until-the-tribunal-considers-it-provided-arbitratio-e99044e8e906496c8e046147ca995385/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T16:19:50.701Z Section 9 interim protection continues until the tribunal considers it, provided arbitration commences within three weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-scrutiny-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-a-valid-arbitration-agreem-587cb4bb4151490bb39fe97c69e5a62a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T16:02:15.866Z Section 11 scrutiny is confined to the prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-2016-interconnection-regulations-displaced-seven-year-lock-ins-defeating-claims-for-p-11bedd7a5db94c75bf8681c08ae9ec2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T16:01:16.001Z Post-2016 interconnection regulations displaced seven-year lock-ins, defeating claims for premature-delinking compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-coc-may-replace-an-rp-through-commercial-wisdom-subject-to-statutory-compliance-3dc193ae5795438294c38458f25cd9e1/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T16:01:11.533Z The CoC may replace an RP through commercial wisdom, subject to statutory compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/interconnection-regulations-supersede-contractual-seven-year-lock-ins-defeating-premature-328724a527ab4d02870679a6f42c7a48/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T16:01:07.979Z Interconnection regulations supersede contractual seven-year lock-ins, defeating premature-delinking compensation claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-of-allotment-was-valid-where-the-allottee-failed-to-pay-stamp-duty-and-registr-d478e47430134ece84cfb89a83dfee2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:30:40.424Z Termination of allotment was valid where the allottee failed to pay stamp duty and registration charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-reliance-on-counsel-constitutes-sufficient-cause-to-condone-delay-against-an-unr-7c829d2c56c84f8fadedfa3cb3a7f453/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:22:43.966Z Bona fide reliance on counsel constitutes sufficient cause to condone delay against an unreasoned ex parte decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/contract-workmen-under-sham-labour-arrangements-must-be-treated-as-direct-employees-entitl-20be5872368e467bb5c69c8278c5bf70/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:19:14.919Z Contract workmen under sham labour arrangements must be treated as direct employees entitled to principal-employer parity. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-eyewitness-rpf-testimony-cannot-establish-that-railway-injuries-were-self-inflicted-un-897e2ac50f1f4261bffde3351253613b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:13:48.510Z Non-eyewitness RPF testimony cannot establish that railway injuries were self-inflicted under Section 124-A. https://lawlens.in/stories/sikkim-high-court-upholds-20-year-pocso-sentence-in-romeo-juliet-case-says-it-cannot-reduc-fbe853a6e05b4868af846b19c87777b9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:12:42.886Z Sikkim High Court upholds 20-year POCSO sentence in “Romeo-Juliet” case, says it cannot reduce the mandatory minimum despite consensual relationship with a 15-year-old https://lawlens.in/stories/orders-confirming-excess-budgetary-support-were-set-aside-for-failure-to-consider-itc-expl-f299dad662604f0bac2fa7611a4aa14f/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:12:31.960Z Orders confirming excess budgetary support were set aside for failure to consider ITC explanations and supporting documents. https://lawlens.in/stories/sikkim-high-court-directs-legal-aid-body-to-train-and-monitor-defence-counsel-and-ensure-r-3f44e6dc15f7441f9bc7126adff58c4b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:12:21.433Z Sikkim High Court directs legal-aid body to train and monitor defence counsel and ensure rehabilitation support for child sexual-assault victims https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-may-be-condoned-where-counsels-actions-substantially-contributed-to-the-litigants-pr-5bcf7ae8d5994829aef4e5c7aa6e86ed/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:12:19.723Z Delay may be condoned where counsel’s actions substantially contributed to the litigant’s procedural lapse. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unknown-manner-of-death-does-not-by-itself-negate-a-bona-fide-passengers-accidental-fal-cc2a238e97704216807090929cb97f2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:11:20.657Z An unknown manner of death does not by itself negate a bona fide passenger’s accidental fall claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-suspension-without-periodic-review-requires-a-reasoned-decision-on-its-continuat-4c8d046dba534e898ed5540637e8e33d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:02:00.021Z Prolonged suspension without periodic review requires a reasoned decision on its continuation or revocation. https://lawlens.in/stories/unshaken-testimony-of-one-attesting-witness-suffices-to-prove-a-will-under-section-63-c-316e8cc65b334586b6a68d2f481ab66c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T15:00:54.707Z Unshaken testimony of one attesting witness suffices to prove a Will under Section 63(c). https://lawlens.in/stories/employer-caused-delay-in-mandatory-medical-review-entitles-employee-to-retrospective-promo-ce2f8f59899948c6b457293634e4efe4/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:52:41.295Z Employer-caused delay in mandatory medical review entitles employee to retrospective promotion and consequential benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-decide-an-application-for-additional-evidence-vitiates-the-appellate-order-ccb0c69578b841a3bc2e3837d9a8e4cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:52:36.816Z Failure to decide an application for additional evidence vitiates the appellate order. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-direct-expeditious-disposal-where-repeated-adjournments-prejudice-parties-right-6022878a59ea4a38bbab61c62ac078b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:52:34.620Z Courts may direct expeditious disposal where repeated adjournments prejudice parties’ rights in pending proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/institution-must-refund-tuition-fees-when-an-allotted-admission-is-subsequently-cancelled-31523e3a612c43719a0aeac802a60817/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:51:05.264Z Institution must refund tuition fees when an allotted admission is subsequently cancelled. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-mutation-proceedings-must-be-concluded-expeditiously-after-hearing-all-concerned-p-58f8aae465f74dd7b8309c388d07da81/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:43:28.630Z Pending mutation proceedings must be concluded expeditiously after hearing all concerned parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/injury-compensation-must-assess-functional-disability-and-apply-multiplier-with-future-pro-5ac7686140d848a5a3f14178baef32b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:41:32.452Z Injury compensation must assess functional disability and apply multiplier with future prospects to loss of earning capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/settled-possession-warrants-temporary-protection-against-forcible-dispossession-irrespecti-11e0312924675a5499020e8045032298/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:36:49.052Z Settled possession warrants temporary protection against forcible dispossession, irrespective of disputed title. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-allottee-may-claim-statutory-delay-interest-after-possession-absent-any-prescribed-limi-fec90d6662f655c48f47a4a7045c9ad9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:36:27.149Z An allottee may claim statutory delay interest after possession, absent any prescribed limitation period. https://lawlens.in/stories/demolition-appeal-must-be-remitted-where-the-tribunal-fails-to-assess-minor-deviations-and-8fc931ea77564d43941ec0a729600cb9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:36:23.811Z Demolition appeal must be remitted where the tribunal fails to assess minor deviations and regularisation claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-chargesheet-filing-considering-family-dispute-custody-period-an-ad856ba62bbf40d3ad59e510f60e30bb/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:36:10.904Z Regular bail granted after chargesheet filing, considering family dispute, custody period, and anticipated trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/father-facing-pocso-prosecution-cannot-get-custody-supreme-court-allows-mother-to-relocate-3548f03f7bb3452eae10181466d0f549/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:31:27.584Z Father facing POCSO prosecution cannot get custody; Supreme Court allows mother to relocate children to the UK for their welfare https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-claims-involving-disputed-facts-should-be-pursued-before-an-appropriate-forum-not-2edad0dc9aa042839fd30168ff078159/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:28:10.819Z Interest claims involving disputed facts should be pursued before an appropriate forum, not adjudicated in writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/allegations-of-forgery-cannot-displace-a-registered-deeds-presumption-of-genuineness-witho-5779243e5b3147a2b3423a218c08f51e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:25:45.738Z Allegations of forgery cannot displace a registered deed’s presumption of genuineness without cogent evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-59-a-i-bars-courts-from-entertaining-anticipatory-bail-applications-for-section-34-a3431e3077414267848b5528aa7f58b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:25:02.643Z Section 59-A(i) bars courts from entertaining anticipatory bail applications for Section 34(2) offences involving over 50 bulk litres. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-furnish-written-grounds-of-arrest-violates-article-22-1-but-does-not-automatica-df5661aea2fe4ab9b62ad197f5f53047/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:25:01.446Z Failure to furnish written grounds of arrest violates Article 22(1) but does not automatically warrant bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-directs-competent-authority-to-decide-pay-scale-claim-under-relevant-precedents-with-8ccea04d1e374a8b8a73f7ab7ae039b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:24:48.435Z Court directs competent authority to decide pay-scale claim under relevant precedents without adjudicating its merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligible-employees-cannot-be-denied-trained-pay-scale-due-to-authorities-delay-in-in-servi-f63e8c8139084d0db058d5c32f156a51/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:23:52.101Z Eligible employees cannot be denied trained pay scale due to authorities’ delay in in-service training. https://lawlens.in/stories/composite-developments-exceeding-10-000-square-metres-require-physical-osr-reservation-gui-b18901d91aab495386c4d7189c7cf0e4/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:23:29.622Z Composite developments exceeding 10,000 square metres require physical OSR reservation; guideline-value payment is impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/carrying-fare-paying-passengers-in-a-privately-insured-jeep-constitutes-fundamental-breach-e4fd107c169148d0891660137b52bf08/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:23:20.728Z Carrying fare-paying passengers in a privately insured jeep constitutes fundamental breach, absolving the insurer from indemnity. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-award-arbitral-interest-must-comply-with-amended-section-31-7-b-not-the-pre-2015-18-r-36bcbae5e9a64d2d89ca05630a9b47b5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:20:47.289Z Post-award arbitral interest must comply with amended Section 31(7)(b), not the pre-2015 18% rate. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-not-interfere-with-pending-contempt-proceedings-absent-conclusive-c5129af575914eecb84e69b5ecd41d29/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:20:32.529Z Writ jurisdiction should not interfere with pending contempt proceedings absent conclusive findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/regulation-161s-two-year-limitation-is-mandatory-and-cannot-be-condoned-by-the-tehsildar-3908f0f8c63c452b9aa9d0966c8e2f0d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:13:39.606Z Regulation 161’s two-year limitation is mandatory and cannot be condoned by the Tehsildar. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-revenue-sharing-agreement-creating-present-possessory-rights-is-a-lease-chargeable-under-c79ad95dab38434b837fe3528dbabbd0/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:09:07.864Z A revenue-sharing agreement creating present possessory rights is a lease chargeable under Article 36. https://lawlens.in/stories/reputational-harm-alone-cannot-justify-restraining-invocation-of-an-unconditional-performa-cc41c08f58c84e79858952bb3fb27b82/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:08:45.302Z Reputational harm alone cannot justify restraining invocation of an unconditional performance bank guarantee. https://lawlens.in/stories/man-freed-from-de-addiction-centre-after-uttarakhand-hc-finds-mental-healthcare-act-safegu-52feb2fe9a474355ad505c4e9cf8514a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:07:20.323Z Man freed from de-addiction centre after Uttarakhand HC finds Mental Healthcare Act safeguards were not followed https://lawlens.in/stories/a-kartas-alienation-of-coparcenary-property-is-valid-when-sale-proceeds-discharge-a-family-b7091a814f0644918fc4b8d451107dc9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:07:14.070Z A karta’s alienation of coparcenary property is valid when sale proceeds discharge a family construction loan. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-multiplier-purposes-completed-age-governs-a-deceased-below-41-years-attracts-multiplie-07b6af1a58fb41aa81328358e5c8eb34/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:06:19.649Z For multiplier purposes, completed age governs; a deceased below 41 years attracts multiplier 15. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-without-trial-violates-article-21-and-warrants-bail-despite-murder-06c10277422d406d9defb21562367d02/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:05:36.771Z Prolonged incarceration without trial violates Article 21 and warrants bail despite murder charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-arbitral-award-cannot-be-set-aside-under-section-34-absent-a-statutory-ground-merits-re-0286dce687844581b0e6008db23e8932/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:03:18.699Z An arbitral award cannot be set aside under Section 34 absent a statutory ground; merits review is impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/arms-licence-cannot-be-refused-solely-on-a-criminal-case-absent-demonstrated-threat-to-pub-dea1868a5ffd44e79309d45269d844d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:02:41.462Z Arms licence cannot be refused solely on a criminal case absent demonstrated threat to public safety. https://lawlens.in/stories/express-contractual-risk-allocation-defeats-claims-of-uncertainty-and-fraudulent-inducemen-83423e5c6a99425b99c7a3b4a62f59bb/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:02:03.838Z Express contractual risk allocation defeats claims of uncertainty and fraudulent inducement absent proven active concealment. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-must-get-cloned-copies-of-cctv-footage-relied-on-by-prosecution-rajasthan-high-cou-5225c89cd53240829d965d9f7c258766/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T14:00:55.349Z Accused must get cloned copies of CCTV footage relied on by prosecution, Rajasthan High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/mact-proceedings-may-be-transferred-to-the-claimants-residence-district-despite-the-accide-b267c6be86394d0cbd80786c0d45471d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:55:27.618Z MACT proceedings may be transferred to the claimants’ residence district despite the accident occurring elsewhere. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-cannot-be-deemed-a-defaulter-where-the-customers-account-was-already-inoperative-wi-5992849521b44ffba1641844d39a4c3e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:54:38.137Z A bank cannot be deemed a defaulter where the customer’s account was already inoperative with a zero balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/pensionable-salary-for-higher-wage-members-under-paragraph-11-4-must-be-based-on-higher-sa-7698f8c565874c51ad7f5fccababdea5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:54:32.880Z Pensionable salary for higher-wage members under Paragraph 11(4) must be based on higher salary, not pro rata. https://lawlens.in/stories/senior-general-category-employees-are-entitled-to-pay-stepping-up-after-reserved-category-453c6c9b934e41a7a6957f9d1d4fee94/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:54:25.873Z Senior general-category employees are entitled to pay stepping-up after reserved-category juniors receive accelerated promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-warrants-enhanced-compensation-for-pain-medical-expenses-amenities-at-a457a11ec8354a39855fc97e28552a3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:54:17.576Z Permanent disability warrants enhanced compensation for pain, medical expenses, amenities, attendant care, and income loss. https://lawlens.in/stories/ownership-of-agricultural-land-does-not-authorize-construction-or-commercial-use-without-s-51b2c373ad6c4545baa7766d2127113a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:54:12.559Z Ownership of agricultural land does not authorize construction or commercial use without statutory permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/carrying-two-pillion-riders-does-not-by-itself-establish-contributory-negligence-17ec5547456c4058960d5e9e88cfffcb/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:53:46.541Z Carrying two pillion riders does not, by itself, establish contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-on-enhanced-compensation-including-solatium-runs-from-possession-not-merely-from-ae37e12665d142b2ab0240fc4be86ee8/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:53:38.055Z Interest on enhanced compensation, including solatium, runs from possession, not merely from Sunder’s judgment. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-adopt-a-liberal-justice-oriented-approach-to-condoning-delay-to-secure-adjudic-cb27b93df4344d9ca19f94d828641279/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:52:55.007Z Courts must adopt a liberal, justice-oriented approach to condoning delay to secure adjudication on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-bodies-cannot-disregard-an-unchallenged-consent-decree-declaring-land-title-bom-d63b367f3faf42aebf2fa119bff72242/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:51:11.332Z Government bodies cannot disregard an unchallenged consent decree declaring land title, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/the-state-cannot-cancel-an-executed-corporation-transfer-order-under-rule-47-2-68029a88e7a74f8abb20f6591141379e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:50:51.164Z The State cannot cancel an executed Corporation transfer order under Rule 47(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/state-government-cannot-cancel-an-executed-corporation-transfer-without-statutory-authorit-69cf0d30ed054f5ea7aed994ba354229/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:49:03.005Z State Government cannot cancel an executed Corporation transfer without statutory authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-representation-for-revised-pay-scale-arrears-in-light-of-applicabl-aa2fed02daad41f486a36d7cde5f44c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:49:00.210Z Authorities must decide representation for revised pay-scale arrears in light of applicable precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-hear-affected-employees-and-decide-seniority-list-anomalies-by-a-b92f3a9e22994d18a2afd635583fc6f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:48:47.452Z Competent authority must hear affected employees and decide seniority-list anomalies by a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-attachment-of-a-government-doctor-contrary-to-a-binding-circular-is-liable-4f45428c393c4d64bd1b8c981c39974f/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:48:46.972Z Administrative attachment of a government doctor contrary to a binding circular is liable to be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/transferring-an-e-cadre-employee-to-a-t-cadre-institution-is-prima-facie-contrary-to-the-b-536b3dde5fe545198872bf946bf9c31d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:48:33.211Z Transferring an E-cadre employee to a T-cadre institution is prima facie contrary to the binding government circular. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-transferee-pendente-lite-may-be-impleaded-in-execution-and-is-bound-by-the-decree-97e7553dd7a244a396b707df23cac15a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:47:06.281Z A transferee pendente lite may be impleaded in execution and is bound by the decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/wilful-disobedience-under-order-39-rule-2a-requires-proof-of-construction-during-the-injun-e800761f65a94f8eb6196e5a305a91e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:46:11.799Z Wilful disobedience under Order 39 Rule 2A requires proof of construction during the injunction period. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-directed-registration-and-expeditious-disposal-of-the-suit-seeking-declaration-of-ci-c8d70ed6b86e4ca59a7ac86cf96fd220/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:46:00.683Z Court directed registration and expeditious disposal of the suit seeking declaration of civil death. https://lawlens.in/stories/domestic-violence-proceedings-need-not-be-transferred-when-respondents-can-seek-virtual-ap-c568d753af7640468f2467c30ee12c10/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:45:40.983Z Domestic violence proceedings need not be transferred when respondents can seek virtual appearance. https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-of-a-chargesheet-and-co-accuseds-bail-did-not-justify-second-bail-after-merits-reje-ef5b10842dde49f3bdb134d3cdab69c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:44:32.900Z Filing of a chargesheet and co-accused’s bail did not justify second bail after merits rejection. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-evidence-of-higher-earnings-compensation-based-on-applicable-minimum-wages-cannot-ae3dc6cccf8e4434927be23d0136cb53/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:44:19.612Z Without evidence of higher earnings, compensation based on applicable minimum wages cannot be enhanced. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-under-order-vii-rule-11-d-when-limitation-depends-on-disputed-2e96c399e3034b0b8b376aea65d761f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:44:05.043Z A plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) when limitation depends on disputed facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-authorities-must-decide-eligible-land-lease-applications-under-applicable-policy-w-d4dc46147055473497d0491930eeb993/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:43:48.901Z Railway authorities must decide eligible land lease applications under applicable policy within prescribed timelines. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproved-school-records-cannot-establish-victims-minority-to-sustain-rape-and-pocso-convic-e22e1b0ab9344cf3a456819b999f10b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:43:47.087Z Unproved school records cannot establish victim’s minority to sustain rape and POCSO convictions. https://lawlens.in/stories/unchallenged-whatsapp-messages-received-under-section-14-may-establish-mental-cruelty-warr-713a5f3178ee414d971c9e9e1c0978e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:42:52.637Z Unchallenged WhatsApp messages received under Section 14 may establish mental cruelty warranting divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/framing-charges-before-section-207-crpc-compliance-violates-mandatory-procedure-and-vitiat-a1f750575b7d4eb68c94dcd21b5e30c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:42:08.152Z Framing charges before Section 207 CrPC compliance violates mandatory procedure and vitiates the proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-compensation-to-trafficking-survivor-attracts-4-5-interest-calcutta-high-court-rul-c06a0d8a455242c8aefb414b2326c140/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:41:29.002Z Delayed compensation to trafficking survivor attracts 4.5% interest, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-filing-of-a-section-65b-affidavit-is-procedural-and-not-barred-by-res-judicata-1dc297f85cf345c8bebc76abdbcf65c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:41:13.851Z Subsequent filing of a Section 65B affidavit is procedural and not barred by res judicata. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-deposit-under-section-35-1-extends-to-recurring-liabilities-accruing-during-pendency-o-ebcfee1147475a1bae8a568e2fc0e03e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:39:51.487Z Pre-deposit under Section 35(1) extends to recurring liabilities accruing during pendency of appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-crpc-permits-quashing-section-304a-ipc-proceedings-where-death-was-accidental-c3878c41e5604771b03bf01b372de55a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:39:01.904Z Section 482 CrPC permits quashing Section 304A IPC proceedings where death was accidental and parties settled. https://lawlens.in/stories/debarment-from-examinations-without-a-hearing-violates-natural-justice-and-is-legally-unsu-1920a1498f71405aa9498f12e4222cd7/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:38:53.837Z Debarment from examinations without a hearing violates natural justice and is legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-matrimonial-allegations-against-relatives-without-specific-roles-warrant-quashing-f772ab4988144f8685cb3b9fe8ccac9d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:38:18.533Z General matrimonial allegations against relatives, without specific roles, warrant quashing as abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-crpc-following-a-bo-d32e0de207f942eeaa900a26f41a264e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:38:16.018Z Non-compoundable criminal proceedings may be quashed under Section 482 CrPC following a bona fide settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-omission-of-rape-allegations-in-the-fir-and-absent-medical-corroboration-warrante-592eb65fbb1549059209a0a9334676c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:38:02.276Z Material omission of rape allegations in the FIR and absent medical corroboration warranted acquittal on benefit of doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/passport-impounded-solely-pursuant-to-superseded-court-directions-must-be-released-absent-43a32f22e1b447bf9da2edeb840d7037/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:36:53.044Z Passport impounded solely pursuant to superseded court directions must be released absent independent adverse grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/vice-chancellor-must-examine-governing-bodys-non-compliance-and-may-invoke-clause-28-upon-26648f3023e2453993cb0fa88b03a20d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:36:11.314Z Vice-Chancellor must examine governing body’s non-compliance and may invoke Clause 28 upon finding violations. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-release-admitted-supply-dues-within-three-months-subject-to-lawful-verifi-03b3240a50bc46dbbc552ca67033b465/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:34:05.913Z Authorities must release admitted supply dues within three months, subject to lawful verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/revaluation-cannot-modify-examination-results-unless-marks-vary-by-more-than-ten-percent-8191cf414fa34bef9b2a48b89c1d7487/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:33:58.157Z Revaluation cannot modify examination results unless marks vary by more than ten percent. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurance-claim-repudiation-cannot-rest-on-unproved-suppression-or-identity-discrepancies-416fca376e164fe08b097ac3f3af94c0/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:33:28.917Z Insurance claim repudiation cannot rest on unproved suppression or identity discrepancies. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-except-disputed-cybercrime-amounts-which-must-remain-in-fixed-9cb278ef34414a808b3a65d3aaf6e9ed/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:33:09.167Z Banks must unfreeze accounts except disputed cybercrime amounts, which must remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/corrigendum-cannot-add-land-after-acquisition-is-complete-tripura-high-court-orders-return-a2c3e2ba040e43e19d68fd9995a61e75/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:31:49.427Z Corrigendum Cannot Add Land After Acquisition Is Complete; Tripura High Court Orders Return of 0.019 Acres and Requires Fresh Proceedings for Any Reacquisition https://lawlens.in/stories/at-cognizance-stage-courts-must-not-conclusively-determine-cause-of-death-or-offence-class-ad067283a4604de6891c9387cac7b7d8/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:31:41.864Z At cognizance stage, courts must not conclusively determine cause of death or offence classification from post-mortem evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/proposed-recovery-under-sro-59-requires-notice-disclosure-of-material-and-opportunity-of-r-b9e3ecab12a445b28f942a3c1ea26aef/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:30:08.651Z Proposed recovery under SRO-59 requires notice, disclosure of material, and opportunity of representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-directed-to-decide-mes-employees-dress-allowance-claims-as-a-representation-wi-f85940026afd4e758fef75aede0f3b8b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:29:57.424Z Authorities directed to decide MES employees’ dress-allowance claims as a representation, without expressing merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-enhanced-to-rs-20-000-monthly-prospectively-from-1-november-2026-69b807036b90413bb3c1e8d91b273c72/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:29:12.132Z Maintenance enhanced to Rs. 20,000 monthly, prospectively from 1 November 2026. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-belatedly-withdraw-granted-macp-benefits-at-retirement-based-on-previou-dea8edb63fe04e7c81ca98a849ad3195/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:28:59.155Z Authorities cannot belatedly withdraw granted MACP benefits at retirement based on previously known dies-non periods. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-acc-examination-participation-claims-and-pass-a-reasoned-order-w-7f9b7ab9cac94bcdb5538e22bb622d4a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:28:24.536Z Authorities must consider ACC examination participation claims and pass a reasoned order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-compassionate-appointment-applications-by-reasoned-orders-within-p-03656e11a47147abb87ba5e9a66bc563/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:27:51.658Z Authorities must decide compassionate appointment applications by reasoned orders within prescribed timelines. https://lawlens.in/stories/applicants-may-withdraw-the-original-application-interim-protection-consequently-stands-va-6fc5dec2965943cda92ccb105e2cffae/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:27:29.163Z Applicants may withdraw the original application; interim protection consequently stands vacated. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-delay-and-fence-sitting-disentitle-employees-from-belatedly-claiming-benefits-g-4b7417404d924489aa72a988f364fecb/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:26:55.477Z Inordinate delay and fence-sitting disentitle employees from belatedly claiming benefits granted to similarly situated persons. https://lawlens.in/stories/claimants-need-not-file-a-cross-appeal-allahabad-high-court-enhances-motor-accident-compen-aa946bb86b4850df9110d0ee9d5645b6/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:25:11.101Z Claimants need not file a cross-appeal: Allahabad High Court enhances motor accident compensation to ensure “just compensation” despite insurer’s appeal https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-of-a-rape-survivors-pregnancy-is-permitted-upon-the-medical-boards-finding-of-dc9dca8e8a61423a929fb5804059ed43/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:23:10.590Z Termination of a rape survivor’s pregnancy is permitted upon the Medical Board’s finding of fitness. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-absent-criminal-antecedents-flight-risk-or-likelihood-of-evidence-tam-8cba9848ccbf44de8ffad7540437e52d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:23:06.587Z Regular bail granted absent criminal antecedents, flight risk, or likelihood of evidence tampering. https://lawlens.in/stories/accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-sums-remain-in-fixed-deposits-pending-8dd71fb45a3f44a1a8faaad33b78377e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:23:03.688Z Accounts must be unfrozen, while disputed cyber-fraud sums remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-related-bank-freezes-must-be-limited-to-disputed-amounts-remaining-funds-must-b-5e29453bcafa40d8b52e56045780cc77/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:23:00.220Z Cybercrime-related bank freezes must be limited to disputed amounts; remaining funds must be unfrozen pending Magistrate’s order. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-complainant-wife-withdrew-matrimonial-proceedings-and-declined-599d51ad989f421582492b08bf7c2549/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:22:49.412Z Regular bail granted after complainant-wife withdrew matrimonial proceedings and declined to pursue the criminal case. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-securing-disputed-cybercrime-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-5384baed4c174a3dadd31eebfe2135b9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:22:41.113Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while securing disputed cybercrime amounts in fixed deposits pending magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-disputed-cybercrime-linked-funds-may-remain-secured-banks-must-unfreeze-the-remaining-f50398c39a8f4a369ee6447f0208eff0/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:22:40.004Z Only disputed cybercrime-linked funds may remain secured; banks must unfreeze the remaining account balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/suo-motu-revisional-power-under-section-18-6-must-be-exercised-within-reasonable-time-abse-949cebe4bacb4f56930a31150972a80d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:21:50.803Z Suo motu revisional power under Section 18(6) must be exercised within reasonable time, absent fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-must-ordinarily-decline-non-registration-fir-petitions-where-efficacious-magis-0fc690defff543b4968fd3ba8cc21142/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:13:18.657Z High Courts must ordinarily decline non-registration FIR petitions where efficacious Magistrate remedies remain available. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-upheld-but-uttarakhand-high-court-quashes-14-year-sentence-after-declaring-conv-5de92a83dcaf4e61bd8abde0c49916eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:07:41.136Z Conviction upheld, but Uttarakhand High Court quashes 14-year sentence after declaring convict a juvenile at the time of offence https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-court-can-hear-fraud-challenge-to-property-sale-deed-despite-sarfaesi-action-bombay-ac45d833729b4c5986fad5e683c8c480/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:06:37.728Z Civil court can hear fraud challenge to property sale deed despite SARFAESI action, Bombay HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/death-compensation-enhanced-to-23-54-640-by-correcting-amounts-awarded-under-conventional-63462ce20acc4564b76935f86dfa5bec/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:04:27.618Z Death compensation enhanced to ₹23,54,640 by correcting amounts awarded under conventional heads. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-where-unexplained-witness-non-association-and-contradicti-ab2fbe6b7eea4d5abc27b585ca0bb6a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:04:24.602Z An acquittal cannot be disturbed where unexplained witness non-association and contradictions create reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/clear-admissions-of-tenancy-and-rent-justify-a-possession-decree-under-order-xii-rule-6-cp-2b86b8979bb94c34a93910050e1c1336/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T13:04:19.163Z Clear admissions of tenancy and rent justify a possession decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/payment-of-wages-authority-lacks-jurisdiction-absent-proof-of-an-employeremployee-relation-9ea4195b9d864d4aa527aa309bc6f4c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:59:59.042Z Payment of Wages Authority lacks jurisdiction absent proof of an employer–employee relationship. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-alleged-dues-requires-prior-notice-and-compliance-with-natural-justice-5cff83e9219d4dfea2a544515603a8d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:59:05.515Z Recovery of alleged dues requires prior notice and compliance with natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/construction-must-remain-suspended-pending-the-municipalitys-decision-under-section-400-1-c702a5b293ec43c5b846c2458f420908/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:59:04.802Z Construction must remain suspended pending the municipality’s decision under Section 400(1) of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-licence-verification-by-the-owner-defeats-the-insurers-section-149-2-recovery-cl-79a42c1068ba4d29979533d9357f2e27/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:52:37.221Z Bona fide licence verification by the owner defeats the insurer’s Section 149(2) recovery claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-ordered-to-acquire-retired-lt-gens-land-occupied-since-1972-and-pay-6-interest-on-c-cffcf11895564c16a0d64e5aefd10244/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:52:35.135Z Punjab ordered to acquire retired Lt Gen’s land occupied since 1972 and pay 6% interest on compensation award https://lawlens.in/stories/payment-of-cheque-amount-does-not-permit-compounding-a-section-138-offence-without-complai-dfc2e883f85e4cd3906aa85ce78caf02/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:51:36.503Z Payment of cheque amount does not permit compounding a Section 138 offence without complainant’s consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-erroneous-reservation-permits-cancellation-and-re-auction-the-highest-bidder-acquires-n-a3dd6b121cb2498cb3285d53425fc280/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:47:28.169Z An erroneous reservation permits cancellation and re-auction; the highest bidder acquires no vested right to allotment. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-a-sections-39-and-40-show-cause-notice-was-held-premature-without-participati-9b0ef3c931c544f99990c251e13bebf5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:47:00.254Z Challenge to a Sections 39 and 40 show-cause notice was held premature without participation in removal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquisition-authorities-must-decide-allotment-representations-after-examining-partition-mu-3ff4a1ef6f9c41dd96d9dfa3b83c3621/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:46:57.563Z Acquisition authorities must decide allotment representations after examining partition mutations and relevant revenue records. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-partition-based-land-allotment-representations-while-maintaining-s-8f36d1d5613a47d1b2ca99d00bd858b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:46:56.461Z Authorities must decide partition-based land-allotment representations while maintaining status quo until such decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-179b333e531f4bfda9324d53480a2840/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:46:54.517Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/cicl-bail-may-be-denied-only-on-statutory-exceptions-not-merely-the-offences-gravity-4d7c9dfb10bb44d58d90d740b9c56f44/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:46:50.995Z CICL bail may be denied only on statutory exceptions, not merely the offence’s gravity. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-sums-remain-in-fixed-deposits-pending-magist-3947ba9d1e4e480b9008640f011ef6ae/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:45:31.782Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed sums remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-frozen-over-cybercrime-claims-must-be-unfrozen-with-disputed-sums-retained-i-f8406a25b2384f6b9af1db147ecb97db/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:45:28.840Z Bank accounts frozen over cybercrime claims must be unfrozen, with disputed sums retained in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/judges-differ-on-challenge-to-election-commissioners-appointment-law-matter-sent-to-cji-fo-f79aac418e4d4403bf66fe2de1c66ada/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:45:15.991Z Judges differ on challenge to Election Commissioners appointment law; matter sent to CJI for Constitution Bench consideration https://lawlens.in/stories/section-113b-presumption-cannot-arise-unless-prosecution-first-proves-dowry-cruelty-soon-b-9752e57edcbb4458b35608bbed5f82ba/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:44:19.014Z Section 113B presumption cannot arise unless prosecution first proves dowry cruelty soon before death. https://lawlens.in/stories/rape-conviction-set-aside-where-evidence-indicated-a-consensual-relationship-and-failed-to-c4fa4dfe84104f50985cc3fd23b2e6df/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:44:15.378Z Rape conviction set aside where evidence indicated a consensual relationship and failed to prove forcible intercourse beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-distributorship-location-cannot-be-cancelled-merely-because-the-identified-village-falls-0bcff372b6294ac08745cb594e7654e5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:42:19.748Z A distributorship location cannot be cancelled merely because the identified village falls within another Mauza. https://lawlens.in/stories/reserve-deposits-cannot-be-imposed-on-private-bus-stands-absent-express-statutory-authorit-656b64b11f0c409ca7d394826f725bbb/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:42:18.972Z Reserve deposits cannot be imposed on private bus stands absent express statutory authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employed-family-member-disentitles-a-widow-from-compassionate-pds-dealership-appointmen-0b28755c883541e4856781d6f4673837/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:42:16.409Z An employed family member disentitles a widow from compassionate PDS dealership appointment under Clause 10. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-lapses-cannot-justify-withholding-contractual-dues-absent-any-proven-default-38d7791570374b02a65e379e0bcc000a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:42:15.871Z Departmental lapses cannot justify withholding contractual dues absent any proven default by the contractor. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-sanction-under-section-197-crpc-not-needed-to-register-fir-or-investigate-public-ser-54a2dd111d8b4af8b66a73b111ac102e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:41:08.204Z Prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC not needed to register FIR or investigate public servants, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-will-not-disturb-reasoned-condonation-of-delayed-written-statemen-77f2a016e3194807bd6650b4d9f396a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:40:03.504Z Article 227 jurisdiction will not disturb reasoned condonation of delayed written statements absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-14-1-e-a-landlord-need-only-establish-title-superior-to-the-tenant-not-absol-d7c2db086c574028bee9e75ff33bcfa9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:39:44.868Z Under Section 14(1)(e), a landlord need only establish title superior to the tenant, not absolute ownership. https://lawlens.in/stories/custodial-interrogation-is-justified-to-trace-cyberfraud-proceeds-and-uncover-the-broader-2f931f536b9b41e6a250d1e911452f80/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:39:42.210Z Custodial interrogation is justified to trace cyberfraud proceeds and uncover the broader extent of fraudulent activity. https://lawlens.in/stories/arbitration-venue-does-not-automatically-become-its-legal-seat-supreme-court-rules-while-r-bf199002ac334a72abab91e6ac3e2c9a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:39:40.590Z Arbitration venue does not automatically become its legal seat, Supreme Court rules while restoring award challenge before Sundargarh court https://lawlens.in/stories/judgment-on-clear-admissions-under-order-xii-rule-6-remains-available-at-any-stage-22ef262c3ad24cd1bb5ab39788ef542f/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:36:43.302Z Judgment on clear admissions under Order XII Rule 6 remains available at any stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-person-claiming-an-interest-in-disputed-property-may-be-impleaded-for-complete-adjudicat-5145d1b8e2d74bceb8530a0b679173ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:35:09.106Z A person claiming an interest in disputed property may be impleaded for complete adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/inter-se-tender-disputes-between-competing-bidders-cannot-ordinarily-be-adjudicated-throug-f30c6b1875ae4a09a77aee00c4b09257/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:35:06.673Z Inter-se tender disputes between competing bidders cannot ordinarily be adjudicated through a PIL. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-temporary-disability-certificate-cannot-support-compensation-based-on-permanent-disabili-24dd7f362fe7457f89949c8199000514/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:32:44.290Z A temporary disability certificate cannot support compensation based on permanent disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-discharge-stage-disputed-ownership-and-notice-objections-cannot-defeat-a-prima-facie-ch-b835ecdfe4fd4318ab29b8aa7b3249c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:31:55.292Z At discharge stage, disputed ownership and notice objections cannot defeat a prima facie charge under Section 401A. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-may-intervene-in-sarfaesi-proceedings-where-banks-ignore-insurance-claim-4056fad5179f43a2b97082b1f8d16307/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:31:43.324Z Writ jurisdiction may intervene in SARFAESI proceedings where banks ignore insurance claims and borrower representations. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-unavailable-where-an-effective-statutory-remedy-exists-against-recove-a3701528aaca4caf98b8ce7167044bea/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:31:32.616Z Writ jurisdiction is unavailable where an effective statutory remedy exists against recovery proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-have-no-enforceable-right-to-seek-de-reservation-of-sc-st-direct-recruitment-va-a60208bf92e643bfb382250767083489/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:29:53.896Z Candidates have no enforceable right to seek de-reservation of SC/ST direct-recruitment vacancies. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-denied-where-alleged-forgery-and-refusal-to-surrender-evidence-ne-43331bf53dc94679908c1c542ad0b62d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:29:50.723Z Anticipatory bail may be denied where alleged forgery and refusal to surrender evidence necessitate custodial interrogation. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-an-arbitration-clause-is-undisputed-the-court-may-mandate-mediation-before-referring-69d7098fd544413da8ffc52c75bdd156/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:24:55.595Z Where an arbitration clause is undisputed, the Court may mandate mediation before referring unresolved disputes to DIAC arbitration. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-registered-acted-upon-lease-establishes-tenancy-despite-contrary-pleadings-at-the-interi-ffa29005d83c4142bcc6ac65dcd26e2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:24:52.118Z A registered, acted-upon lease establishes tenancy despite contrary pleadings at the interim stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-serve-mandatory-notice-on-interested-persons-vitiates-acquisition-proceedings-u-5108518dc68547729e21fe671f981412/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:24:49.253Z Failure to serve mandatory notice on interested persons vitiates acquisition proceedings under Section 28 of the KIAD Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-land-acquisition-appeals-delay-may-be-condoned-but-interest-is-denied-for-the-delayed-p-d65e98256bb84ec5a059e3caea912b63/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:20:58.638Z In land acquisition appeals, delay may be condoned, but interest is denied for the delayed period. https://lawlens.in/stories/market-value-must-remain-consistent-for-contiguous-acquisitions-in-the-same-village-servin-5302a79579c14d6bb3db10ba80f58f94/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:20:54.648Z Market value must remain consistent for contiguous acquisitions in the same village serving the same public purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-condones-3-416-day-delay-in-land-acquisition-appeal-grants-e-99d128799ed44e938d423acab69d3efa/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:20:52.983Z Punjab and Haryana High Court condones 3,416-day delay in land acquisition appeal, grants enhanced compensation but denies delayed-period interest and statutory benefits https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-where-cross-border-arms-procurement-warrants-custodial-interrogat-f5a2f7af862346d0a7dc302d19da6aca/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:20:32.731Z Anticipatory bail denied where cross-border arms procurement warrants custodial interrogation and the accused evaded arrest. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-the-victim-was-below-sixteen-coupled-with-unreliable-testimony-warranted-851d2862eb4244a59d503e36f15a4397/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:14:02.526Z Failure to prove the victim was below sixteen, coupled with unreliable testimony, warranted acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/successive-bail-requires-changed-circumstances-prolonged-custody-alone-cannot-justify-bail-5694d950af2b4aa080261e0133d5ddcb/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:13:53.737Z Successive bail requires changed circumstances; prolonged custody alone cannot justify bail for an absconding accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-absent-patent-perversity-or-compelling-grounds-warranting-361c7c57acfb4b548d8ac44c4ab6844f/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:13:09.420Z An acquittal cannot be reversed absent patent perversity or compelling grounds warranting appellate interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-113b-presumption-cannot-arise-without-proving-dowry-related-cruelty-soon-before-de-6df0d194bde34a2fa224406038446403/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:13:03.953Z Section 113B presumption cannot arise without proving dowry-related cruelty soon before death. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-confrontation-of-an-insufficiently-stamped-document-in-cross-examination-does-not-req-4f87d723b2ba4561ae91de266cc2f85b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:12:18.596Z Mere confrontation of an insufficiently stamped document in cross-examination does not require impounding, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneous-online-declaration-of-supplementary-passing-justifies-denial-of-first-attempt-me-6a94f967ae7e46218d42529024394b57/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:11:57.150Z Erroneous online declaration of supplementary passing justifies denial of first-attempt merit preference. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-for-absenteeism-without-departmental-inquiry-is-invalid-where-wilful-absence-rem-f01c73d6576d43c79e704ba8ee4ae33b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:11:56.981Z Dismissal for absenteeism without departmental inquiry is invalid where wilful absence remains unproved. https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneous-online-declaration-of-compartmental-passing-validly-excludes-a-candidate-from-au-4008a75cfa8440af95cc47e1e4a6889e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:11:56.522Z Erroneous online declaration of compartmental passing validly excludes a candidate from automated merit selection. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-employees-are-entitled-to-upgraded-pay-scales-notionally-from-1-1-1996-77be75a37af64b97bab602ec6119dc0a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:10:56.444Z Similarly situated employees are entitled to upgraded pay scales notionally from 1.1.1996 and actually from 21.4.2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-contractual-nursing-and-paramedical-staff-regularization-claims-wi-0371648ca5fd4fb2a145826d2e4eac54/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:10:23.200Z Respondents must decide contractual nursing and paramedical staff regularization claims within four months. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-employees-are-entitled-to-upgraded-pay-scales-notionally-from-01-01-199-322e439b04ba48f3a8372fa9f5045051/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:09:56.621Z Similarly situated employees are entitled to upgraded pay scales notionally from 01.01.1996 and actually from 21.04.2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-retirees-are-entitled-to-consideration-under-retiree-engagement-policy-absent-10128aa1c3254f559ce7de6d38471139/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:08:50.073Z Contractual retirees are entitled to consideration under retiree-engagement policy absent an express exclusion. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-employees-cannot-be-denied-non-functional-grade-benefits-extended-to-li-030a1088298c47cbaa4e388dae046bd9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:08:26.455Z Similarly situated employees cannot be denied non-functional grade benefits extended to litigating employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/bald-allegations-unsupported-by-documents-cannot-establish-a-prima-facie-criminal-offence-832a90209dad47dd815d4f41f84dbeb2/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:08:09.975Z Bald allegations unsupported by documents cannot establish a prima facie criminal offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-may-admit-relevant-additional-evidence-necessary-for-effectively-adjudica-65c07174dd1b44f6b309b8ca0389c7ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:05:12.595Z Appellate courts may admit relevant additional evidence necessary for effectively adjudicating the claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compliance-with-pocso-act-section-35-does-not-confer-an-automatic-right-to-bail-d8426cff0a55495f9f979bf093fbf795/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:04:54.765Z Non-compliance with POCSO Act Section 35 does not confer an automatic right to bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/serious-disputed-questions-of-fact-in-private-disputes-warrant-dismissal-of-article-226-wr-5431a938b66a4dfe9e20acdb2c9ed6b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:04:16.776Z Serious disputed questions of fact in private disputes warrant dismissal of Article 226 writ petitions. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-plausible-and-supported-by-7e7466088bbd459da82442da9315b17b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:03:36.976Z An acquittal cannot be reversed where the trial court’s view is plausible and supported by evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-guidelines-do-not-bar-subsequent-farther-transfer-after-same-station-promotional-f386b9d15f554850a2ce52836645704b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:03:26.518Z Transfer guidelines do not bar subsequent farther transfer after same-station promotional posting. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-donor-parent-may-validly-accept-a-gift-on-behalf-of-a-minor-donee-532aec4f24f74af685b83b5824c700b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:02:04.093Z A donor-parent may validly accept a gift on behalf of a minor donee. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-ex-parte-decree-set-aside-under-order-ix-rule-13-cannot-thereafter-support-execution-2c8809a5e5a6470da760ddefdd313fb5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T12:00:23.080Z An ex parte decree set aside under Order IX Rule 13 cannot thereafter support execution. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-against-acquittal-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-invoking-an-incorrect-statutory-8a1b6898b9644796bf2ea2e70fc8c80c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:59:47.815Z An appeal against acquittal cannot be rejected solely for invoking an incorrect statutory provision. https://lawlens.in/stories/parsi-divorce-suit-dismissed-after-jury-finds-mumbai-ceremony-was-only-a-blessing-not-a-ma-b6e0813c63f247d198c5e38c6f63420e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:59:25.805Z Parsi divorce suit dismissed after jury finds Mumbai ceremony was only a blessing, not a marriage https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-hc-rules-covid-era-tola-extensions-cannot-be-added-after-court-stay-exclusions-in-s-e0f6a896f43641a2aac55c92cf05b59e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:59:12.202Z Madras HC rules COVID-era TOLA extensions cannot be added after court-stay exclusions in search-assessment limitation calculations; assessments quashed as time-barred https://lawlens.in/stories/indefinite-expulsion-without-furnishing-the-inquiry-report-and-specific-show-cause-notice-6b9c589fa81141199ca5dab5d1071162/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:59:05.403Z Indefinite expulsion without furnishing the inquiry report and specific show-cause notice violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/uniform-compensation-rates-apply-to-contiguous-lands-acquired-under-common-notifications-f-1d0604ee32074b3b9b770eff7a2bef50/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:56:11.630Z Uniform compensation rates apply to contiguous lands acquired under common notifications for a common purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-section-18-applications-may-be-treated-as-section-28a-claims-to-ensure-equal-compe-5846a054fc684f24b8b29c282b5cc94a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:56:11.594Z Delayed Section 18 applications may be treated as Section 28A claims to ensure equal compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/mental-and-cognitive-deficits-may-constitute-75-functional-disability-despite-limited-loco-b4072c3c3b38459ea83b74f4d95831ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:56:08.592Z Mental and cognitive deficits may constitute 75% functional disability despite limited locomotor impairment. https://lawlens.in/stories/authority-directed-to-decide-lecturers-remuneration-claims-under-applicable-policy-and-pre-235f2b9a9054466fa7f33d9d17a22c43/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:56:08.569Z Authority directed to decide lecturers’ remuneration claims under applicable policy and precedent through a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-genuine-railway-ticket-and-body-recovered-near-tracks-establish-an-untoward-incident-des-aa4d05f8689d4cc585e87f275cf28ae5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:56:03.094Z A genuine railway ticket and body recovered near tracks establish an untoward incident despite train-description discrepancies. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-permit-belated-compliance-with-probation-conditions-where-default-is-bona-fide-0451e4b2b26944f8a883fd5f686c62de/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:56:00.214Z Courts may permit belated compliance with probation conditions where default is bona fide and non-contumacious. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rule-57a-no-confidence-notice-remains-valid-absent-demonstrable-prejudice-to-the-concern-35c5f0af64304ec5b0db63d5e51ae405/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:50:18.418Z A Rule 57A no-confidence notice remains valid absent demonstrable prejudice to the concerned officer. https://lawlens.in/stories/parsi-matrimonial-suit-dismissed-after-jury-finds-mumbai-ceremony-was-only-a-blessing-not-5d09d9944a5246318cc98ad306833bb3/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:46:10.743Z Parsi matrimonial suit dismissed after jury finds Mumbai ceremony was only a blessing, not a marriage https://lawlens.in/stories/section-127-appellate-authorities-must-adjudicate-challenges-to-entire-section-126-assessm-095518b7c1eb4aa9a9f6eafa4ab219dd/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:34:12.636Z Section 127 appellate authorities must adjudicate challenges to entire Section 126 assessment orders on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-predominantly-civil-offences-may-be-quashed-upon-amicable-settlem-3ba95a56043748a9a90e67a1e60d197a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:33:37.742Z Criminal proceedings for predominantly civil offences may be quashed upon amicable settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-contingent-government-employees-regularization-claims-require-reconsideration-b956bb6ea57c41cda55d2f2f9dfe8f2b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:25:27.819Z Long-serving contingent government employees’ regularization claims require reconsideration beyond mechanical reliance on outsourcing policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wifes-residence-confers-territorial-jurisdiction-for-filing-divorce-under-section-19-iii-d03dcaf2a461465498c0a365e642637e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:25:26.503Z A wife’s residence confers territorial jurisdiction for filing divorce under Section 19(iii-a). https://lawlens.in/stories/a-restitution-of-conjugal-rights-decree-does-not-by-itself-disentitle-a-wife-to-maintenanc-b75d4719ac234fe9b88065ccbc96c9d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:25:23.511Z A restitution-of-conjugal-rights decree does not, by itself, disentitle a wife to maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-is-unsustainable-when-departmental-and-criminal-charges-substantially-overlap-an-ddfe25da5b0747e8ae2f44146838698e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:25:16.352Z Dismissal is unsustainable when departmental and criminal charges substantially overlap and the employee is acquitted on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-warrants-re-engagement-where-discharge-rests-solely-on-criminal-implication-and-77f6d7681ac84e58bce89d9b7ab01530/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:25:12.901Z Acquittal warrants re-engagement where discharge rests solely on criminal implication and no independent material exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-arrest-bail-was-refused-where-custodial-protection-could-impede-investigation-into-a-s-340d77fcc9b946e08cf192ee42948abc/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:24:50.198Z Pre-arrest bail was refused where custodial protection could impede investigation into a substantial economic offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-for-non-registration-of-firs-are-ordinarily-barred-where-statutory-remedies-bbea210ee65a4132a700284d549423fe/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:22:50.820Z Writ petitions for non-registration of FIRs are ordinarily barred where statutory remedies remain available. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-on-compromise-where-the-dispute-is-pr-f5df9de58d5c4875ac11239e9ad813d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:22:49.830Z Non-compoundable criminal proceedings may be quashed on compromise where the dispute is private and conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-section-69-bns-proceedings-may-be-quashed-on-genuine-compromise-where-con-ac021e4d4516496b83b5c556c4147a4c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:22:46.374Z Non-compoundable Section 69 BNS proceedings may be quashed on genuine compromise where conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/inadvertent-n-declarations-in-shipping-bills-cannot-defeat-meis-entitlement-after-lawful-c-4cc025d4ba8f4281939554c7118d9ae5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:12:36.808Z Inadvertent “N” declarations in shipping bills cannot defeat MEIS entitlement after lawful correction. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-investigation-concluded-given-prolonged-trial-and-absence-of-cr-b8776419b5234b27b946b256aa2822d9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:12:18.860Z Regular bail granted after investigation concluded, given prolonged trial and absence of criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-findings-on-section-80-ia-eligibility-warrant-no-section-260a-interference-abse-081b8608df6d4dd0aeebdc9442c2f223/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:12:14.284Z Concurrent findings on Section 80-IA eligibility warrant no Section 260A interference absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-brothers-capacity-to-earn-does-not-negate-proven-dependency-on-the-deceaseds-income-1f66cd4bea28414cb627d64a91bcf7b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T11:06:25.926Z A brother’s capacity to earn does not negate proven dependency on the deceased’s income. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-follow-voluntary-retirement-absent-medical-invalidation-a-92238782413f4c4ba67755ac45e9b68d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:52:01.177Z Compassionate appointment cannot follow voluntary retirement absent medical invalidation and prescribed qualifying service. https://lawlens.in/stories/macp-benefits-cannot-be-cancelled-without-prior-show-cause-notice-and-opportunity-of-heari-fab7a9bf8dbb4c1b8a5f6335872b0d32/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:51:56.631Z MACP benefits cannot be cancelled without prior show-cause notice and opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-reimbursement-claims-cannot-be-restricted-to-package-rates-without-high-powered-co-401a624f332e4ab1a5813b20df7ad85e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:51:56.128Z Medical reimbursement claims cannot be restricted to package rates without High-Powered Committee consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/aptel-directs-msedcl-to-pay-for-eligible-surplus-wind-power-under-maharashtras-renewable-e-a7def5dfb2e84cc0b33cd232dacd2c41/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:50:24.530Z APTEL directs MSEDCL to pay for eligible surplus wind power under Maharashtra’s renewable-energy banking rules https://lawlens.in/stories/state-government-must-be-impleaded-where-an-appeal-challenges-its-funding-treatment-and-al-f4b5a1b754a6494ba03ef28a56645c62/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:50:23.507Z State Government must be impleaded where an appeal challenges its funding treatment and alleges adverse conduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/o-m-treatment-must-follow-precedent-recognizing-mandated-network-augmentation-charges-as-u-85bec9d8423248ac8140f66757d09ed2/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:50:00.501Z O&M treatment must follow precedent recognizing mandated network augmentation charges as uncontrollable. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-university-research-officers-are-entitled-to-the-65-year-teaching-staff-fbbb23ecd62a4331a7141b0a20032b8f/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:46:22.758Z Similarly situated university research officers are entitled to the 65-year teaching-staff retirement age. https://lawlens.in/stories/appointments-against-backlog-reserved-vacancies-exceeding-the-statutory-reservation-quota-a7c1b392cc0d5ce0a77a062be3974524/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:36:29.572Z Appointments against backlog reserved vacancies exceeding the statutory reservation quota are invalid. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-proclaimed-offender-is-ordinarily-not-entitled-to-anticipatory-bail-absent-exceptional-c-eebaffb7bb0e53db94ed4ffbe419dd79/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:36:23.727Z A proclaimed offender is ordinarily not entitled to anticipatory bail absent exceptional circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-pendency-of-criminal-proceedings-does-not-bar-passport-re-issue-or-warrant-an-noc-3515350c977f5ddf9acebba3da46c942/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:36:17.059Z Mere pendency of criminal proceedings does not bar passport re-issue or warrant an NOC. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-where-the-applicant-was-implicated-solely-through-a-co-accuseds-c8451ed62fa54ce5aa172630acef2077/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:32:23.171Z Anticipatory bail granted where the applicant was implicated solely through a co-accused’s memorandum and had no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-vii-rule-11-cannot-reject-a-plaint-where-limitation-and-statutory-bar-require-factua-e5d4ed55934347cfbf070ff892e64648/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:32:22.683Z Order VII Rule 11 cannot reject a plaint where limitation and statutory bar require factual adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-an-fsl-report-is-not-fatal-where-circumstantial-evidence-independently-complete-4ded58a869ce45aa83ef7918a7cd75c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:32:06.150Z Absence of an FSL report is not fatal where circumstantial evidence independently completes the chain of guilt. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-on-parity-where-the-applicants-role-substantially-matched-that-o-38975304ba314e6a94756586ac566f68/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:32:02.457Z Anticipatory bail granted on parity where the applicant’s role substantially matched that of a bailed co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/unless-ex-facie-non-arbitrable-arbitrability-objections-fall-to-the-arbitral-tribunal-unde-d12906be1f374469a0d895ca393bfd9c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:15:32.784Z Unless ex facie non-arbitrable, arbitrability objections fall to the arbitral tribunal under Section 11. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-trial-and-substantial-custody-justified-reducing-the-section-498a-sentence-to-im-7aa8bdbb5c634660a0c6fae7f6374308/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:13:56.845Z Prolonged trial and substantial custody justified reducing the Section 498A sentence to imprisonment already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-an-ndps-case-after-charge-sheet-filing-and-prolonged-custody-81935b33e3594e6ca79156bfac66ed3e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:11:52.179Z Regular bail granted in an NDPS case after charge-sheet filing and prolonged custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-for-spinal-fracture-must-include-treatment-period-income-loss-and-future-medi-4167a4c5123e4a9d8c27872fbf176443/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:11:46.234Z Compensation for spinal fracture must include treatment-period income loss and future medical expenses despite no permanent disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-courts-cannot-restrain-sarfaesi-measures-falling-within-drts-exclusive-section-17-ju-5fdbd53878bb4c3696a0603be4056860/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:11:36.083Z Civil courts cannot restrain SARFAESI measures falling within DRT’s exclusive Section 17 jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/initiation-of-confiscation-proceedings-under-section-15-c-bars-the-magistrate-from-grantin-cab306d2b5ab40b599f3aa31d81b26c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:10:09.078Z Initiation of confiscation proceedings under Section 15-C bars the Magistrate from granting interim custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-jurisdiction-may-quash-rape-and-sc-st-act-proceedings-after-verified-settlement-w-60ff8adf7d894ddc893847af7e191448/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:10:04.996Z Inherent jurisdiction may quash rape and SC/ST Act proceedings after verified settlement where the relationship was consensual. https://lawlens.in/stories/grievous-injury-is-not-necessary-to-frame-an-attempt-to-murder-charge-under-section-109-bn-8566fb0b68ff4740a4362f6cbd718dcf/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:03:56.651Z Grievous injury is not necessary to frame an attempt-to-murder charge under Section 109 BNS. https://lawlens.in/stories/habeas-corpus-jurisdiction-is-unwarranted-where-a-minors-custody-with-the-natural-mother-i-8997b4d2f85242f489ee74d039325a5c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:03:30.853Z Habeas corpus jurisdiction is unwarranted where a minor’s custody with the natural mother is lawful. https://lawlens.in/stories/cash-loan-violations-under-section-269ss-do-not-invalidate-the-debt-or-defeat-section-138-46b6305a895540efb1a142c87db3c2de/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:03:30.479Z Cash-loan violations under Section 269SS do not invalidate the debt or defeat Section 138 prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-authorities-cannot-expand-show-cause-notice-allegations-without-affording-the-as-d773115b25224b7f934807caaf241f1f/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T10:00:32.448Z Appellate authorities cannot expand show-cause notice allegations without affording the assessee an opportunity to respond. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-who-fails-prescribed-correction-opportunities-cannot-later-alter-her-declared-39f9b624e8434a5e9bbbdca0cd2af3f5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:56:18.701Z A candidate who fails prescribed correction opportunities cannot later alter her declared recruitment category. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-the-mrtp-act-section-49-2-applications-are-unnecessary-for-notices-under-sections-49-6b5e104af8de446aa1b640bef9c7260b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:52:58.003Z Under the MRTP Act, Section 49(2) applications are unnecessary for notices under Sections 49(1)(a) or (e). https://lawlens.in/stories/allahabad-hc-directs-14-firs-over-alleged-lucc-deposit-maturity-fraud-to-be-clubbed-with-t-0815310ba1be522abaf843300f28ecd8/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:51:33.546Z Allahabad HC directs 14 FIRs over alleged LUCC deposit-maturity fraud to be clubbed with the first case as one continuing transaction https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-eligibility-requires-work-order-s-demonstrating-both-processing-and-handling-experi-7eb8d1ae37154106981007e12497231f/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:51:10.693Z Tender eligibility requires work order(s) demonstrating both processing and handling experience, not separate unrelated orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/neet-ug-pwbd-candidates-cannot-lose-reservation-based-on-re-quantification-by-nmc-medical-02ee0413eac9552cbd8507c0fd377f51/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:51:08.335Z NEET-UG PwBD candidates cannot lose reservation based on re-quantification by NMC medical boards, rules Allahabad High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/pendency-of-arbitral-proceedings-does-not-bar-issuance-of-a-wilful-default-show-cause-noti-69a029f8f98944f39236aa72fcf3b82a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:51:07.853Z Pendency of arbitral proceedings does not bar issuance of a wilful-default show-cause notice. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-administrative-ministry-cannot-reject-compassionate-appointment-solely-on-an-internal-b-1d908e87c575476496c4057378456d42/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:35:37.965Z An administrative ministry cannot reject compassionate appointment solely on an internal ban contrary to extant DoPT policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-suspension-of-compassionate-appointments-cannot-justify-rejecting-claims-govern-73a753c2f5f6437699f6598a89db5ce2/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:35:34.143Z Subsequent suspension of compassionate appointments cannot justify rejecting claims governed by an earlier policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-directed-to-decide-the-compassionate-appointment-claim-through-a-reaso-343330cf338c482f97aafde202fed33e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:35:33.965Z Competent authority directed to decide the compassionate appointment claim through a reasoned, speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-administrative-bans-cannot-defeat-compassionate-appointment-claims-without-7db75ca5cd0d42a8b0107578f22f2b8a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:35:21.614Z Unsubstantiated administrative bans cannot defeat compassionate appointment claims without committee consideration under applicable guidelines. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-doubtful-prosecutrixs-testimony-unsupported-by-corroborative-evidence-cannot-sustain-con-f5a2bdc8129c49bba7f7c9342a857c35/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:34:30.616Z A doubtful prosecutrix’s testimony, unsupported by corroborative evidence, cannot sustain conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-i-rule-10-cannot-enlarge-small-cause-court-jurisdiction-to-adjudicate-disputed-repre-d58a7804c3955fbfb25a82ccfbebc243/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:31:02.143Z Order I Rule 10 cannot enlarge Small Cause Court jurisdiction to adjudicate disputed representative authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-cannot-reappreciate-facts-or-disturb-concurrent-injunction-findings-absent-pat-2181630f3ed3446ebcf892746c062a7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:30:39.870Z Article 227 cannot reappreciate facts or disturb concurrent injunction findings absent patent perversity or jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-bleak-trial-prospects-justify-bail-notwithstanding-pmlas-strin-5b70715659c44397986d5ce0b649c2e7/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:30:34.738Z Prolonged incarceration and bleak trial prospects justify bail notwithstanding PMLA’s stringent twin conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-26-bars-cognizance-of-securities-contracts-act-offences-on-a-police-report-7a7c242a27084781a81f721bad894ce8/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:29:51.636Z Section 26 bars cognizance of Securities Contracts Act offences on a police report. https://lawlens.in/stories/panchayat-road-construction-contracts-are-non-commercial-under-section-34-cpc-interest-awa-6130372a55b14f18b5d0fa6530bb458b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:29:39.072Z Panchayat road-construction contracts are non-commercial under Section 34 CPC; interest awarded at 9% pendente lite and 6% post-decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-is-liable-where-the-insured-auto-drivers-negligence-is-established-and-no-policy-v-ca37e223ff15413b932afddf54162632/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:20:48.985Z Insurer is liable where the insured auto driver’s negligence is established and no policy violation is proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-governing-body-resolution-cannot-relax-prescribed-recruitment-qualifications-absent-cent-55a605ac64474045a729a7a8056284ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:20:31.338Z A Governing Body resolution cannot relax prescribed recruitment qualifications absent Central Government approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/appointment-to-a-public-post-is-not-a-vested-right-and-must-follow-recruitment-rules-0855c4c49b2141c497f0ba0e409fe396/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:20:16.158Z Appointment to a public post is not a vested right and must follow recruitment rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-jurisdiction-under-section-16-lies-exclusively-with-the-district-collector-not-92620003d3534c2fbd4decca41981042/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:05:06.664Z Revisional jurisdiction under Section 16 lies exclusively with the District Collector, not the Divisional Commissioner. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-an-accuseds-appeal-the-high-court-may-order-retrial-but-cannot-suo-motu-enhance-convict-447d4ce2e91d42eda9ddbfc00c983b46/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T09:00:55.880Z In an accused’s appeal, the High Court may order retrial but cannot suo motu enhance conviction or sentence. https://lawlens.in/stories/duly-selected-collector-rate-employees-qualify-for-sthayi-karmi-benefits-under-clause-1-8-b6a75cb2e2b54474b7057ccd7cf6b18a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:50:44.458Z Duly selected Collector-Rate employees qualify for Sthayi Karmi benefits under Clause 1.8. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-the-prosecutrix-turned-hostile-expressed-consent-and-the-charge-f2c22ab4c58d48fdbaf9d51377752e47/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:33:38.768Z Regular bail granted after the prosecutrix turned hostile, expressed consent, and the charge-sheet was filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-family-dispute-filed-charge-sheet-and-likely-trial-delay-outwei-d3ae9f8735204e6296150a5123f02444/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:33:37.189Z Regular bail granted where family dispute, filed charge-sheet, and likely trial delay outweighed continued custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-below-commercial-ganja-recovery-case-on-parity-with-bailed-co-accu-0a6a36f574704cb3ac97450031b957f7/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:33:36.133Z Regular bail granted in below-commercial ganja recovery case on parity with bailed co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-a-minor-victim-supports-serious-sexual-assault-allegations-and-prima-fac-282676e62af849bbb3c90ea5428421c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:33:25.933Z Bail denied where a minor victim supports serious sexual assault allegations and prima facie involvement is established. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-warranted-where-the-accused-merely-provided-a-bank-account-and-the-charge-she-37639d9d57134f94999cd771ca7593ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:33:25.928Z Regular bail warranted where the accused merely provided a bank account and the charge-sheet had been filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-victim-and-her-father-turned-hostile-with-charge-sheet-filed-an-56a2a144c94a4bf9a0cab10a222e9911/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:33:23.107Z Regular bail granted after victim and her father turned hostile, with charge-sheet filed and prolonged custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/desertion-cannot-be-established-where-the-statutory-two-year-separation-period-had-not-ela-35faaf71bcc54d29af7e89a6f3bd95dc/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:30:21.381Z Desertion cannot be established where the statutory two-year separation period had not elapsed. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-304b-presumption-cannot-arise-without-proof-of-dowry-cruelty-soon-before-death-b62d1a7d13bc4055995f1868e1f8ae1e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:21:45.328Z Section 304B presumption cannot arise without proof of dowry cruelty soon before death. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-service-must-be-reckoned-for-consequential-retirement-benefits-when-severance-is-aa1961b944944dbea20e6e3d73025883/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:21:02.510Z Notional service must be reckoned for consequential retirement benefits when severance is limited to pre-notional service. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-verify-parity-and-grant-retrospective-pay-benefits-where-the-case-is-iden-2e3cc02e0628453198c66a82b7a85f67/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:21:02.446Z Authorities must verify parity and grant retrospective pay benefits where the case is identical to settled precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/identically-situated-inspectors-and-superintendents-must-receive-upgraded-pay-scales-notio-bfb4ed99f0234efc9b0bc8fdc90b214f/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:21:02.281Z Identically situated Inspectors and Superintendents must receive upgraded pay scales notionally from 1 January 1996. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-employees-regularisation-representation-by-a-reasoned-order-be-4f5fed186c8d45bc933ea6d193582053/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:20:57.519Z Authorities must decide the employee’s regularisation representation by a reasoned order before disengaging him. https://lawlens.in/stories/identically-situated-inspectors-and-superintendents-must-receive-upgraded-pay-scales-notio-e2d3ebd6271241d1ae3d1967fd606306/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:20:54.808Z Identically situated Inspectors and Superintendents must receive upgraded pay scales notionally from 1 January 1996. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-quashed-where-delayed-complaint-and-absent-injury-reports-failed-to-e-9a769506a1e542d9a4457c00572c0131/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:20:12.365Z Criminal proceedings quashed where delayed complaint and absent injury reports failed to establish the alleged offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-below-five-should-ordinarily-remain-with-the-mother-absent-proven-unfitness-3375a0ec8c1d497c866dc55cf46c6d42/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:19:01.273Z A child below five should ordinarily remain with the mother absent proven unfitness. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-daily-wage-service-paid-from-contingency-funds-counts-as-qualifying-pensionable-serv-4ff9d5ac6e0e47a694531518dbada157/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:14:30.143Z Prior daily-wage service paid from contingency funds counts as qualifying pensionable service. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-sexual-assault-is-attributed-to-the-brother-his-sisters-abortion-advice-attracts-nei-25b4aa1661ea4cddbeaf2a95e3fff5b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:14:25.562Z Where sexual assault is attributed to the brother, his sister’s abortion advice attracts neither Section 69 BNS nor Section 3(2)(v). https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-the-applicant-faced-allegations-of-inflicting-fatal-knife-injuries-despi-713e978827114b368ab423e5e173c1e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:14:25.463Z Bail denied where the applicant faced allegations of inflicting fatal knife injuries, despite co-accused receiving bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-mention-of-employees-names-in-a-special-officers-report-cannot-disprove-their-service-1a87d651fb8947e4baee42e39459f2f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:11:15.956Z Non-mention of employees’ names in a Special Officer’s report cannot disprove their service or justify denial of approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/custody-modification-requires-substantial-changed-circumstances-and-must-prioritize-the-ch-055433864aab471799e62027510f132e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:04:04.571Z Custody modification requires substantial changed circumstances and must prioritize the child’s welfare and ascertainable wishes. https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-boards-disability-assessment-prevails-over-a-contrary-civil-surgeons-certificate-aaa7c74a174e4fd6b1ef2282941b7083/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:04:03.743Z Medical Board’s disability assessment prevails over a contrary Civil Surgeon’s certificate. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-under-the-domestic-violence-act-must-reflect-the-husbands-income-assets-and-wi-d0c90e15b0fc4082afd7cea4a99862b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:04:00.502Z Maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act must reflect the husband’s income, assets, and wife’s standard of living. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-division-benchs-appellate-order-supersedes-underlying-orders-barring-contempt-proceeding-eda49bc526af4d4ba7861970640e9916/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:02:47.801Z A Division Bench’s appellate order supersedes underlying orders, barring contempt proceedings before a Single Judge. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-in-conflict-with-law-must-be-granted-bail-absent-section-12-statutory-exceptions-6f5b52655a614bef8238b7be490a95ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:00:14.060Z A child in conflict with law must be granted bail absent Section 12 statutory exceptions. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-punishment-must-be-reconsidered-when-underlying-irregularities-predate-the-em-c9a769a450044363a1bb5fed3bfaf1c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:00:11.979Z Disciplinary punishment must be reconsidered when underlying irregularities predate the employee’s joining. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-abolition-panchayat-shiksha-mitra-service-cannot-be-retrospectively-claimed-or-deeme-77339f73baf94926998a0b53be14dd32/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:00:11.552Z After abolition, Panchayat Shiksha Mitra service cannot be retrospectively claimed or deemed under the 2006 Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-negligent-death-require-a-prima-facie-nexus-between-the-accused-a-03b4ff5ad78f48c1a9955dccc3d7456e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:00:08.998Z Criminal proceedings for negligent death require a prima facie nexus between the accused and the fatal act. https://lawlens.in/stories/university-vice-chancellor-directed-to-decide-the-professor-in-charge-dispute-considering-309a80acdead481ba5c34cedb3f2a283/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:00:08.517Z University Vice Chancellor directed to decide the professor-in-charge dispute considering the committee’s seniority finding. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-suspension-without-a-charge-sheet-warrants-statutory-review-under-rule-9-7-of-th-f162c0f7b64d44718b14e76fe81df834/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:00:03.576Z Prolonged suspension without a charge-sheet warrants statutory review under Rule 9(7) of the Bihar CCA Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/minimum-qualifying-service-must-be-fulfilled-on-the-application-date-and-cannot-be-judicia-6390a40f858a42d9b6b1260190346869/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:00:03.449Z Minimum qualifying service must be fulfilled on the application date and cannot be judicially relaxed. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-and-laches-alone-cannot-defeat-a-legally-sustainable-claim-for-retrospective-promoti-b9475e4e7f1d41a28ffebe2c9e98215c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:00:03.432Z Delay and laches alone cannot defeat a legally sustainable claim for retrospective promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-based-fair-price-licence-suspension-is-invalid-unless-the-order-discloses-arrest-or-fu-ca4fee5f166a4f0e98eea891e1bc3da5/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T08:00:00.977Z FIR-based fair-price licence suspension is invalid unless the order discloses arrest or fugitive status. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-9-permits-interim-restraint-against-connected-non-signatories-to-preserve-contract-b3a53917be2c4c9e959c11a5b0f369ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:55:04.688Z Section 9 permits interim restraint against connected non-signatories to preserve contractual non-compete obligations. https://lawlens.in/stories/factual-challenges-to-itc-denial-must-ordinarily-be-pursued-through-the-statutory-appellat-6358ca04b47f4dbc9e4e08c11f714086/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:50:18.518Z Factual challenges to ITC denial must ordinarily be pursued through the statutory appellate remedy. https://lawlens.in/stories/returning-with-a-knife-after-an-intervening-interval-negates-spontaneity-and-establishes-i-bae9dd6b7cbd4a85a456bc6bff15b988/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:50:10.680Z Returning with a knife after an intervening interval negates spontaneity and establishes intention under Section 307 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164-crpc-statements-of-unexamined-deceased-witnesses-cannot-constitute-substantive-9d71ab53501a4b178050abc5f6df4157/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:47:26.228Z Section 164 CrPC statements of unexamined deceased witnesses cannot constitute substantive evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-212-bars-judicial-review-of-tamil-nadu-assemblys-internal-procedure-madras-high-co-2cf47dfe3dc44097bc246bf96861e29c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:41:30.981Z Article 212 bars judicial review of Tamil Nadu Assembly’s internal procedure, Madras High Court rules while dismissing AIADMK whip’s challenge to Mekedatu resolution clause https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-upholds-arrest-warrant-against-accused-who-left-india-before-fir-probe-e9fa0714c4b643aa864f0dcc4479b1b9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:41:14.688Z Calcutta High Court upholds arrest warrant against accused who left India before FIR; probe cites ₹28 crore cash and 15 kg gold recovery https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-the-victims-minority-and-coercion-beyond-reasonable-doubt-requires-acquit-52b65435ba134403b49516dbd2ba2a3b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:31:19.317Z Failure to prove the victim’s minority and coercion beyond reasonable doubt requires acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-directly-prejudiced-non-party-may-challenge-a-rent-decree-with-appellate-leave-2e63a25966974faba0cb4890fc90ec01/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:28:44.750Z A directly prejudiced non-party may challenge a rent decree with appellate leave. https://lawlens.in/stories/before-partition-by-metes-and-bounds-rental-income-from-joint-property-belongs-proportiona-21790e5c7d7d4f5fa0d419cea43da4b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:22:02.657Z Before partition by metes and bounds, rental income from joint property belongs proportionately to all co-sharers. https://lawlens.in/stories/retail-outlet-applicants-must-establish-ownership-or-qualifying-family-share-of-the-minimu-14c8816cfd85442d919a1237690fddf1/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:09:25.619Z Retail outlet applicants must establish ownership or qualifying family share of the minimum required land. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-a-group-c-retirees-gratuity-is-impermissible-absent-fraud-or-m-b3c8dedf9e6e4a83bdf0f341d9e80543/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:06:19.829Z Recovery of excess pay from a Group C retiree’s gratuity is impermissible absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-competent-court-order-is-unnecessary-for-compassionate-appointment-when-the-first-wife-c-012b8aabe0b04df2a150a45a72223bd7/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:06:04.748Z A competent court order is unnecessary for compassionate appointment when the first wife consents. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-petition-becomes-infructuous-upon-respondents-compliance-with-the-direction-to-pa-752693912a5540e79ff2895b52c749de/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:05:56.101Z Contempt petition becomes infructuous upon respondents’ compliance with the direction to pass a speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/both-first-appeals-were-dismissed-as-withdrawn-upon-the-appellants-applications-9701787a8f654b5294a05dc100d74a86/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:04:05.931Z Both first appeals were dismissed as withdrawn upon the appellants’ applications. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-correction-requests-for-examination-records-in-accordance-with-a-a208012af7004bbc9569cf13c4095cfc/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:03:57.778Z Authorities must consider correction requests for examination records in accordance with applicable rules, despite applicant-entered errors. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-parity-is-unavailable-where-the-applicants-role-and-evidentiary-material-materially-d-9be07c75a9694ff4bdfde69101491043/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:03:56.742Z Bail parity is unavailable where the applicant’s role and evidentiary material materially differ from co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-scrutinizers-statutory-election-functions-do-not-extend-to-adjudicating-or-settling-the-5f6b51871d114debaf71633a1aec8e12/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:03:10.120Z A Scrutinizer’s statutory election functions do not extend to adjudicating or settling the membership register. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-landlords-bona-fide-requirement-cannot-be-rejected-without-assessing-alternative-accommo-4bc226d26c9e4d1a8b09a1c281d9dd09/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:03:07.848Z A landlord’s bona fide requirement cannot be rejected without assessing alternative accommodation’s reasonable suitability. https://lawlens.in/stories/isolated-procedural-lapses-absent-mens-rea-do-not-constitute-misconduct-warranting-discipl-6a4285a326774d2eb6c5c6898b1a22d9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T07:01:36.016Z Isolated procedural lapses absent mens rea do not constitute misconduct warranting disciplinary punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-prolonged-custody-and-the-minor-victims-con-4ec650ec32a54d0b83354eea2b841031/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:50:53.938Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing, prolonged custody, and the minor victim’s consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/unrebutted-evidence-and-admissions-establish-liability-for-outstanding-loan-principal-warr-7df59c7f199f497b880d3965c4e91047/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:50:30.420Z Unrebutted evidence and admissions establish liability for outstanding loan principal, warranting decree with interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-absence-cannot-be-treated-as-leave-without-pay-without-departmental-enquiry-and-na-8a95cfee9d1a41eea3ab01c7e07b859f/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:49:49.216Z Medical absence cannot be treated as leave without pay without departmental enquiry and natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/rti-penalty-is-unsustainable-absent-a-finding-of-deliberate-default-or-mala-fide-intent-00a9cc37168241288bb37d7fe02ddf29/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:47:21.919Z RTI penalty is unsustainable absent a finding of deliberate default or mala fide intent. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-co-accused-parity-after-charge-sheet-filing-prolonged-custody-and-57d80afbdbb14a1f96b75b0b290a8296/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:46:46.396Z Regular bail granted on co-accused parity after charge-sheet filing, prolonged custody, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-chargesheet-was-filed-custody-prolonged-and-accused-had-no-crim-589ef5336e9b4cf0b8f053dcb6f9e6c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:46:32.880Z Regular bail granted where chargesheet was filed, custody prolonged, and accused had no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-prolonged-custody-completed-investigation-and-absence-of-cr-883f3d5bf8ff415bb28f6f3ca837bb61/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:43:26.671Z Regular bail granted on parity, prolonged custody, completed investigation, and absence of criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-to-alleged-accomplice-after-completion-of-investigation-and-filing-of-a3e8790f0bf64778a42356029e4bb7af/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:43:21.462Z Regular bail granted to alleged accomplice after completion of investigation and filing of the charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-the-minor-victim-and-her-mother-failed-to-support-the-prosecuti-b2995b5e366843f8b6e8f340c519602c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:43:16.400Z Regular bail granted after the minor victim and her mother failed to support the prosecution at trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/forfeiture-of-evidence-rights-set-aside-where-illness-prevented-appearance-and-defendants-7f94aa3000174ec6b42749df07d0568d/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:43:16.396Z Forfeiture of evidence rights set aside where illness prevented appearance and defendants’ evidence had not commenced. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-prior-consensual-relationship-unexplained-fir-delay-completed-investiga-6ece9e639f8448da976d16b34f11be81/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:43:13.375Z Bail granted where prior consensual relationship, unexplained FIR delay, completed investigation, and prolonged trial reduced custodial necessity. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-co-accused-secured-bail-and-applicant-had-no-criminal-28990ab4819c40fa9773f5308af87113/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:43:07.202Z Regular bail granted on parity where co-accused secured bail and applicant had no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-ordinarily-not-be-invoked-for-fir-non-registration-where-section-5c3112b832b2406eb45e8c3cbea513c7/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:40:39.714Z Writ jurisdiction should ordinarily not be invoked for FIR non-registration where Section 156(3) CrPC remedy exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-inaction-and-inadequate-explanation-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-condo-6ea4aa4455ba4effaadc2ac5b3c03bb9/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:40:15.440Z Prolonged inaction and inadequate explanation do not constitute sufficient cause for condoning inordinate delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/mutation-proceedings-remain-subject-to-the-final-adjudication-of-pending-civil-title-dispu-7c555c8e1ce6430fbffb481683dcf926/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:40:07.449Z Mutation proceedings remain subject to the final adjudication of pending civil title disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-findings-on-actual-metered-electricity-consumption-warrant-no-interference-unde-573dec390e7f413d832baa1c629fb6e3/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:36:22.600Z Concurrent findings on actual metered electricity consumption warrant no interference under Article 227 supervisory jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/public-authorities-may-refuse-license-renewal-where-the-licensee-misuses-premises-and-viol-9fc50bfe647b4977abf7ebd38084cb76/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:35:02.275Z Public authorities may refuse license renewal where the licensee misuses premises and violates license conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-powers-cannot-circumvent-the-revision-bar-absent-gross-injustice-or-miscarriage-o-cf5fbbbd4e3e4c48b2f936b2a4af377c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:33:09.129Z Inherent powers cannot circumvent the revision bar absent gross injustice or miscarriage of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-cannot-avoid-compensation-liability-without-proving-policy-breach-or-contributory-c793c1e30cca46e08a6532ee1faafdc6/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:32:26.451Z Insurer cannot avoid compensation liability without proving policy breach or contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-minors-consent-cannot-negate-abduction-or-sexual-assault-liability-under-pocso-02ac305773af45bab968aaeb6f88cb31/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:32:24.760Z A minor’s consent cannot negate abduction or sexual assault liability under POCSO. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-may-deny-daily-wage-government-engagement-based-on-criminal-antecedents-includ-43faf051c61c43a18498752dab49e343/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:32:16.393Z Authorities may deny daily-wage government engagement based on criminal antecedents, including pending FIRs. https://lawlens.in/stories/even-minor-penalties-require-a-departmental-inquiry-when-factual-charges-are-denied-by-the-c1ad859bf9b84e0fb2c4a1a8880b2b12/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:20:56.639Z Even minor penalties require a departmental inquiry when factual charges are denied by the employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/blacklisting-requires-prior-hearing-and-cannot-be-imposed-for-an-indefinite-period-9f025f2be863400596cf036d9e68888e/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:20:51.689Z Blacklisting requires prior hearing and cannot be imposed for an indefinite period. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-treatment-and-multiple-surgeries-justified-enhancement-of-compensation-as-the-or-f7508638884e4ed9bee3ea011e9ac582/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:09:57.002Z Prolonged treatment and multiple surgeries justified enhancement of compensation as the original award was inadequate. https://lawlens.in/stories/rehabilitation-policy-employment-does-not-confer-an-enforceable-right-to-regular-appointme-ac58bc2795e143109380890d3265a005/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:02:13.220Z Rehabilitation policy employment does not confer an enforceable right to regular appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-unexplained-delay-caused-by-negligence-cannot-be-condoned-through-a-liberal-app-ec4d58d9c88b4638a4286930367e4ba6/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:02:13.214Z Inordinate, unexplained delay caused by negligence cannot be condoned through a liberal approach. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-and-disburse-eligible-gpf-and-other-retiral-dues-within-three-mont-75519002bc9747f5aa3d9a6aab9fc750/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T06:02:09.498Z Authorities must decide and disburse eligible GPF and other retiral dues within three months. https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-under-section-304-part-ii-ipc-must-balance-culpability-incarceration-already-unde-92ea916e09934ad086cf53d8d470885c/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T05:50:58.759Z Sentence under Section 304 Part II IPC must balance culpability, incarceration already undergone, and subsequent conduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-after-disputed-cyber-fraud-funds-are-secured-in-fixed-depos-3fe6967938f84dd49ec4debe7d9b765b/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T05:49:20.739Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen after disputed cyber-fraud funds are secured in fixed deposits. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-put-off-duty-order-not-confirmed-within-fifteen-days-automatically-ceases-and-cannot-lat-669be8f379e4419b9594f1c7012e7f44/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T05:48:34.517Z A put-off-duty order not confirmed within fifteen days automatically ceases and cannot later be revived. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-decisions-based-on-comparative-merit-warrant-no-interference-abs-dd83a10a244e4da29710bef0929260cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T05:48:32.290Z Compassionate appointment decisions based on comparative merit warrant no interference absent demonstrable evaluative error. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-nps-employee-cannot-claim-invalid-pension-without-timely-prescribed-option-following-me-91ef65180a0a4a709649f598ea290a57/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T05:48:18.961Z An NPS employee cannot claim invalid pension without timely prescribed option following medical decategorization. https://lawlens.in/stories/any-due-unpaid-provisional-pension-must-be-paid-within-one-month-delayed-payment-interest-e0a8a1f337b248dfb0d9a223adecea12/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T05:48:03.128Z Any due unpaid provisional pension must be paid within one month; delayed-payment interest may be separately claimed. https://lawlens.in/stories/withdrawal-of-the-challenged-transfer-rendered-the-original-application-infructuous-49d0f3417f2645afaf70cd7ac7075bd3/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T05:48:01.406Z Withdrawal of the challenged transfer rendered the original application infructuous. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cancelled-after-murder-accused-threatened-complainant-and-shared-his-sisters-photos-o-acf5bd637e7e4a1b93c75c6058465978/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T05:47:34.499Z Bail cancelled after murder accused threatened complainant and shared his sister’s photos on social media https://lawlens.in/stories/a-registered-sale-deed-carries-strong-presumptive-validity-fraud-requires-specific-pleadin-87380feab19340a391993593c4305166/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T05:40:31.644Z A registered sale deed carries strong presumptive validity; fraud requires specific pleadings and cogent proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/alleged-illegal-detention-and-police-extortion-punjab-haryana-hc-orders-dig-level-supervis-48a97c7e3ea541b9b805f1365dd0fb7a/ LawLens en 2026-09-23T05:06:45.133Z Alleged illegal detention and police extortion: Punjab & Haryana HC orders DIG-level supervision of probe and preservation of CCTV evidence https://lawlens.in/stories/guwahatis-diesel-city-buses-can-be-phased-out-from-routes-23-and-36-for-electric-cng-green-7b6e5fc119b94c1b826ae6eb44d7776c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T19:41:15.578Z Guwahati’s diesel city buses can be phased out from Routes 23 and 36 for electric/CNG “Green Routes,” Gauhati High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-physical-disability-does-not-establish-loss-of-earning-capacity-without-proof-of-43213282d2b846f0b19799cae9329e5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T19:41:10.335Z Permanent physical disability does not establish loss of earning capacity without proof of functional disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/unlinked-electoral-roll-entries-do-not-discharge-the-proceedees-burden-to-prove-indian-cit-3afcce9b97344ee0b90d718cc596de6d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T19:41:06.445Z Unlinked electoral-roll entries do not discharge the proceedee’s burden to prove Indian citizenship. https://lawlens.in/stories/rent-deposits-made-in-the-landlords-account-remain-subject-to-final-adjudication-where-pri-6c040683ba99497b9db2b289c58a505e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T19:41:05.248Z Rent deposits made in the landlord’s account remain subject to final adjudication where prior deposits were unchallenged. https://lawlens.in/stories/voluntary-retirement-is-valid-only-upon-strict-compliance-with-fr-56-c-and-prescribed-stat-3356dd650fa34c0c8a7f710d4abc2cfb/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T19:41:03.451Z Voluntary retirement is valid only upon strict compliance with FR 56(c) and prescribed statutory conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-buyers-of-service-inam-land-sold-between-1963-and-1978-cannot-be-evicted-unde-3a94b0cd2bce43078354b6b0f2021bac/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T19:06:21.793Z Karnataka HC: Buyers of service inam land sold between 1963 and 1978 cannot be evicted under Village Offices Abolition Act; eviction and re-grant orders quashed https://lawlens.in/stories/purchasers-of-karnataka-service-inam-land-sold-between-196378-cannot-be-evicted-under-sect-3e8061c3edc845f6aa4d9f817fa371fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T19:05:40.584Z Purchasers of Karnataka service-inam land sold between 1963–78 cannot be evicted under Section 7, rules Karnataka HC https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-of-an-anganwadi-worker-without-regular-departmental-enquiry-is-inval-5711feea78d2493c9f0a4d097b4c065d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T18:29:21.081Z Stigmatic termination of an Anganwadi worker without regular departmental enquiry is invalid. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-stigmatic-termination-of-an-anganwadi-worker-requires-a-regular-departmental-inquiry-fd9da1d744d34ed0abc201bd9175493a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T18:29:13.911Z A stigmatic termination of an Anganwadi worker requires a regular departmental inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/dies-non-is-a-major-penalty-requiring-regular-departmental-enquiry-before-imposition-4a306147624345dd9f7f1cf03fd56601/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T18:28:51.343Z Dies non is a major penalty requiring regular departmental enquiry before imposition. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-vehicle-owner-or-owners-agent-may-claim-interim-custody-of-an-ndps-seized-vehicle-dc24718f82f34323b0e63011d9aa07b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T18:28:50.796Z Only the vehicle owner or owner’s agent may claim interim custody of an NDPS-seized vehicle. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-promotion-committees-may-independently-assess-candidates-and-are-not-mechanic-161818bad92d4929a7535dc610e7ce2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T18:27:55.327Z Departmental Promotion Committees may independently assess candidates and are not mechanically bound by ACR gradings. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-lists-first-prepared-after-10-march-2003-must-follow-merit-not-communal-roster-4acd9a9e67eb45a28f093de2e5f973c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:39:21.103Z Seniority lists first prepared after 10 March 2003 must follow merit, not communal roster. https://lawlens.in/stories/abandonment-of-service-requires-proof-of-intention-prolonged-absence-alone-is-insufficient-7fd566b5f2c34e58ad03acb25a2859b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:39:19.556Z Abandonment of service requires proof of intention; prolonged absence alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-acquittal-does-not-automatically-invalidate-departmental-findings-proved-on-a-pre-32002b97b60e4f4e96b45b4e5f79adac/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:39:05.969Z Criminal acquittal does not automatically invalidate departmental findings proved on a preponderance of probabilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-ages-in-a-ration-card-cannot-negate-an-otherwise-established-claimantdeceased-r-39deb671a8094dfca463ff28645e90bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:35:24.345Z Absence of ages in a ration card cannot negate an otherwise established claimant–deceased relationship. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-second-proviso-to-rule-8-1-permits-toll-plazas-within-five-kilometres-when-highways-pr-ce0f4c166c9149f6825f1bb633e49d48/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:35:14.278Z The second proviso to Rule 8(1) permits toll plazas within five kilometres when highways primarily serve local residents. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-receipt-of-central-funding-cannot-justify-withholding-an-employees-admitted-revised-pa-ba4921a1341644808a42d2cf4ce3c55c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:35:08.958Z Non-receipt of Central funding cannot justify withholding an employee’s admitted revised pay entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotion-eligibility-requires-matriculation-or-equivalent-qualification-plus-four-years-e-73f6f7059f3f4377bd4ae7d73e9eeb88/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:31:47.143Z Promotion eligibility requires Matriculation or equivalent qualification plus four years’ experience as a Tracer. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bona-fide-passengers-death-near-railway-tracks-warrants-compensation-absent-proof-of-sta-2ed8074f00444cc98a216681bd4dac7d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:31:37.984Z A bona fide passenger’s death near railway tracks warrants compensation absent proof of statutory exceptions. https://lawlens.in/stories/punishment-imposed-without-an-enquiry-report-and-second-show-cause-notice-is-legally-unsus-45e577e5e62a43d0b1aa68dfbb25a6fc/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:31:16.259Z Punishment imposed without an enquiry report and second show-cause notice is legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/self-employed-deceased-aged-43-is-entitled-to-a-25-addition-for-future-prospects-6b008e8c615d46e09e4f36db415b4bd5/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:31:05.759Z Self-employed deceased aged 43 is entitled to a 25% addition for future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-quashed-where-the-complainant-abandoned-prosecution-and-coercive-proc-3bb35b0a6c6344859665ba581343f64b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:31:04.305Z Criminal proceedings quashed where the complainant abandoned prosecution and coercive process was never served. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-against-in-laws-coupled-with-compromise-justify-quashing-m-afeeb8d22267495886c3be48e0d4f44e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:31:03.371Z General and omnibus allegations against in-laws, coupled with compromise, justify quashing matrimonial prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-obtaining-a-disability-certificate-cannot-by-itself-justify-rejecting-medically-s-421ede1069744531a700a8f456ffde2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:31:03.204Z Delay in obtaining a disability certificate cannot, by itself, justify rejecting medically supported permanent disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/findings-in-a-mere-injunction-suit-do-not-conclude-succession-to-a-protected-tenancy-under-a50751f59c6d4253a588c32c8a0483ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:30:51.687Z Findings in a mere injunction suit do not conclude succession to a protected tenancy under Section 40. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-for-a-2630-year-old-advocate-must-include-40-future-prospects-and-multiplier-868388d9f730438386b8dafa97bb9a77/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:30:51.208Z Compensation for a 26–30-year-old advocate must include 40% future prospects and multiplier 17. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-apply-the-multiplier-based-on-the-deceaseds-age-not-depen-f383176937fe4ab9a8b95ef63bb234bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:30:41.092Z Motor accident compensation must apply the multiplier based on the deceased’s age, not dependents’ ages. https://lawlens.in/stories/hiring-cranes-with-effective-control-retained-by-the-owner-constitutes-service-not-deemed-ff8d33046c16424cb15de19aca1bbcbf/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:19:49.724Z Hiring cranes with effective control retained by the owner constitutes service, not deemed sale under MVAT. https://lawlens.in/stories/summoning-a-column-12-suspect-without-recorded-reasons-is-impermissible-and-requires-fresh-99a1f8f727c44964887150b57daf9357/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T17:05:47.355Z Summoning a Column 12 suspect without recorded reasons is impermissible and requires fresh judicial consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/dna-tests-in-paternity-disputes-may-be-ordered-only-upon-insufficient-evidence-and-demonst-b7284d4b70ff4e74a09f362b33c8f6cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T16:42:08.092Z DNA tests in paternity disputes may be ordered only upon insufficient evidence and demonstrated eminent need. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-suit-challenging-mrtp-development-permissions-without-seeking-title-declaration-is-barre-5815693a875d4098bbdc55fdf62054b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T16:25:56.228Z A suit challenging MRTP development permissions without seeking title declaration is barred under Section 149. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-compoundable-offences-may-be-quashed-under-section-528-bnss-after-6b6a5809168d479cb70056f0c66ea810/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T16:14:34.270Z Criminal proceedings for compoundable offences may be quashed under Section 528 BNSS after amicable settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-accident-prosecutions-upon-settlement-where-no-over-85b53740e9be4574a4675058707be328/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T16:12:04.736Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable accident prosecutions upon settlement where no overarching public interest is affected. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-criminal-proceedings-after-private-settlement-where-5cfc5a5c1f2d4c06b4b837696769f8cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T16:09:04.518Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable criminal proceedings after private settlement where conviction is unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-under-the-sc-st-act-may-be-quashed-when-allegations-arise-from-a-settled-priva-3d82ce12df4d4e6bb7f1275fae77080b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T16:04:16.986Z Proceedings under the SC/ST Act may be quashed when allegations arise from a settled private civil dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-compel-sporting-authorities-to-enter-athletes-when-no-national-contingent-is-b6f26be41d2b4664bb382eba95154775/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T16:03:51.350Z Courts cannot compel sporting authorities to enter athletes when no national contingent is fielded and deadlines have lapsed. https://lawlens.in/stories/beneficial-penalty-revisions-can-apply-retrospectively-to-pending-proceedings-delhi-high-c-a78ba7e368c643f184eb0c32ad15b925/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:59:56.504Z Beneficial penalty revisions can apply retrospectively to pending proceedings, Delhi High Court rules in pilot licence case https://lawlens.in/stories/suppression-of-material-facts-disentitles-a-petitioner-to-discretionary-relief-under-artic-96462856a7be4f3b8d9a284bfcc61b27/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:59:40.216Z Suppression of material facts disentitles a petitioner to discretionary relief under Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-project-transferee-cannot-claim-subsidy-under-an-expired-scheme-absent-continuing-entitl-3e198a3fd69145b19915fcd2ae558bd2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:56:56.838Z A project transferee cannot claim subsidy under an expired scheme absent continuing entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/unregistered-partnership-firms-can-claim-statutory-tenancy-rights-under-bombay-rent-act-ru-00e22f73f6d24955aad0540f61e23509/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:56:50.812Z Unregistered partnership firms can claim statutory tenancy rights under Bombay Rent Act, rules Bombay High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-courts-cannot-substitute-their-view-for-cvcs-vigilance-assessment-absent-demon-980115eb391d434e939ea6875adc18b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:56:46.789Z Article 226 courts cannot substitute their view for CVC’s vigilance assessment absent demonstrable perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/notifications-withholding-joining-pending-examination-upheld-directions-compelling-appoint-33cbf1bcfdd74f51b8673eca46b247f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:54:53.739Z Notifications withholding joining pending examination upheld; directions compelling appointments and joining set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-completion-of-material-witness-testimony-constitute-material-c-a6b1a10bcc7449769eb0916f6a9e802b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:26:26.720Z Prolonged incarceration and completion of material witness testimony constitute material change warranting regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-allegations-of-fraudulent-appointment-cannot-defeat-reinstatement-after-es-1982dd4bc1a94a82a4e8936797b09cfa/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:21:29.324Z Unsubstantiated allegations of fraudulent appointment cannot defeat reinstatement after established employment and illegal termination. https://lawlens.in/stories/strong-suspicion-founded-on-prosecution-material-defeats-discharge-under-section-239-crpc-c9264414bf0549869f236c82a6bcb8c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:08:30.313Z Strong suspicion founded on prosecution material defeats discharge under Section 239 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractual-property-dispute-cannot-constitute-cheating-or-sc-st-offences-absent-inducem-07e1c00ad19945b88b2246f9d871f5a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:08:20.970Z A contractual property dispute cannot constitute cheating or SC/ST offences absent inducement or wrongful dispossession. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-section-270aa-immunity-assessing-officers-cannot-demand-negative-evidence-of-non-filin-357dc9c2278141b383ef0b84639cd350/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:07:56.779Z For Section 270AA immunity, Assessing Officers cannot demand negative evidence of non-filing of appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-situs-of-authority-does-not-confer-jurisdiction-where-substantive-cause-of-action-lie-6eb672aee6794a08a18efd2886f9241d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:07:54.962Z Mere situs of authority does not confer jurisdiction where substantive cause of action lies elsewhere. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligible-employees-are-entitled-to-retrospective-promotion-when-administrative-delay-preve-50bfef7f3199476499b72fa7fba0025e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T15:01:33.159Z Eligible employees are entitled to retrospective promotion when administrative delay prevents timely DPC consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/probable-evidence-of-multiple-instruments-for-one-loan-rebuts-section-139s-presumption-of-a291466b0853437eb381f34f91128f13/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:59:09.243Z Probable evidence of multiple instruments for one loan rebuts Section 139’s presumption of consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/territorial-jurisdiction-for-guardianship-and-custody-ordinarily-lies-where-the-protected-87b6d4372d9149ed88ffdeba5927fa13/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:54:52.542Z Territorial jurisdiction for guardianship and custody ordinarily lies where the protected person resides. https://lawlens.in/stories/identity-discrepancies-in-medical-records-do-not-defeat-railway-claims-supported-by-verifi-974aca30f20643ee993c72dbc3ef086b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:54:49.932Z Identity discrepancies in medical records do not defeat railway claims supported by verified tickets and contemporaneous railway evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/admitted-dues-for-completed-municipal-works-cannot-be-withheld-solely-for-want-of-prior-ap-b9bac925a28f4e309feab7d81a224069/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:51:14.107Z Admitted dues for completed municipal works cannot be withheld solely for want of prior approval and financial sanction. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-may-rectify-erroneous-contractual-pay-fixation-but-cannot-recover-excess-paymen-96b4c6ea3080431a924f0071185718a6/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:51:07.664Z Government may rectify erroneous contractual pay fixation but cannot recover excess payments absent employee fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-contradictions-in-recovery-evidence-entitled-the-accused-to-acquittal-under-the-a-9e348887bd00428dad0eaab86850f705/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:47:20.601Z Material contradictions in recovery evidence entitled the accused to acquittal under the Arms Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/hereditary-claim-is-only-one-factor-and-confers-no-vested-right-to-lambardar-appointment-b4826828df984ab586e63638f92abdcf/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:47:17.545Z Hereditary claim is only one factor and confers no vested right to Lambardar appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/aicte-validated-distance-engineering-degrees-fully-revive-entitling-holders-to-prospective-4380ef7c89b34b01b62b790e85fe0c79/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:46:25.304Z AICTE-validated distance engineering degrees fully revive, entitling holders to prospective promotions under service rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-cannot-be-cancelled-absent-supervening-circumstances-misuse-or-patent-pe-c603b01a9ca642f885fbebc2530ea898/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:45:59.594Z Anticipatory bail cannot be cancelled absent supervening circumstances, misuse, or patent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-exercise-the-prescribed-cpf-retention-option-deems-an-employee-irrevocably-opte-30969440bec746b890eba69f966eceff/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:43:13.722Z Failure to exercise the prescribed CPF-retention option deems an employee irrevocably opted into the pension scheme. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-disputed-ltc-fare-requires-prior-show-cause-notice-and-opportunity-of-hearing-63e8e4e4aeb042e5aaa8ff645957f10a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:42:53.005Z Recovery of disputed LTC fare requires prior show-cause notice and opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-161-statements-raising-grave-suspicion-can-sustain-charges-despite-missing-origina-f31d39d30cf8439291de1a3e30643fb5/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:42:07.753Z Section 161 statements raising grave suspicion can sustain charges despite missing originals and inconclusive forensic evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/retaliatory-complaint-proceedings-instituted-to-wreak-vengeance-warrant-quashing-under-bha-4999e77afe21470a8b62820fb4edc6af/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:39:30.398Z Retaliatory complaint proceedings instituted to wreak vengeance warrant quashing under Bhajan Lal principles. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-against-in-laws-coupled-with-settlement-warrant-quashing-o-3cfc6a76378d4125bbf4af825223851d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:39:26.923Z General and omnibus allegations against in-laws, coupled with settlement, warrant quashing of criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/child-safety-warning-for-chlorpheniraminephenylephrine-medicines-applies-prospectively-gle-c68ecb85f54846989088698a7abd464a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:39:25.420Z Child-safety warning for chlorpheniramine–phenylephrine medicines applies prospectively; Glenmark protected from coercive action for older stocks subject to public notices https://lawlens.in/stories/a-counter-version-does-not-automatically-warrant-a-second-fir-absent-clear-illegality-in-p-3b3c0a86ffd94a89bba4973746d70420/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:39:20.075Z A counter-version does not automatically warrant a second FIR absent clear illegality in prior verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/notifications-withholding-joining-pending-examination-upheld-directions-compelling-appoint-3425d46e0b2f480bad1d844bdebfebf9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:37:06.266Z Notifications withholding joining pending examination upheld; directions compelling appointments and joining set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-compensation-must-reflect-functional-loss-and-be-computed-using-the-m-c70ebac08aa14e6485e5ef4eb58c1689/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:36:32.736Z Permanent disability compensation must reflect functional loss and be computed using the multiplier method. https://lawlens.in/stories/sc-express-contract-bar-on-interest-for-delayed-payments-excludes-pre-reference-interest-i-188fc6931ca64f96a34e9fbec3a1f728/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:31:37.312Z SC: Express contract bar on interest for delayed payments excludes pre-reference interest in arbitration https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-reassess-expert-selections-for-sensitive-technical-posts-absent-illegality-m-ae4e1a9028cb4831b027ea2013156c61/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:27:08.583Z Courts cannot reassess expert selections for sensitive technical posts absent illegality, mala fides, or arbitrariness. https://lawlens.in/stories/pendency-of-a-title-suit-does-not-stay-execution-of-a-final-eviction-arbitral-award-8fe14dbd3fe643a1b3957c6151bf4946/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:25:27.953Z Pendency of a title suit does not stay execution of a final eviction arbitral award. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-government-must-modify-a-town-development-scheme-for-land-excluded-from-acquisition-d367d9e32451403b857e671ed50d4d98/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:24:21.299Z State Government must modify a town-development scheme for land excluded from acquisition under Section 5-A. https://lawlens.in/stories/family-courts-must-reconsider-section-13b-2-waiver-applications-recognizing-the-six-month-93cb5779062c4d088e738d64b1527210/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:24:05.841Z Family Courts must reconsider Section 13B(2) waiver applications, recognizing the six-month cooling-off period as directory. https://lawlens.in/stories/damages-for-use-and-occupation-by-a-tenant-holding-over-are-not-mesne-profits-attracting-a-993b128182c44efdb94504cc44417117/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:24:00.041Z Damages for use and occupation by a tenant holding over are not mesne profits attracting additional court fee. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-of-cheque-drawer-does-not-erase-pre-existing-debt-karnataka-hc-allows-recovery-suit-931191306a1d4d91b22628dcf00834c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:23:54.192Z Death of cheque drawer does not erase pre-existing debt; Karnataka HC allows recovery suit against legal heirs https://lawlens.in/stories/secured-lenders-get-priority-over-buds-depositor-claims-for-valid-cersai-registered-mortga-73b02bb93238433b8782f0002641807d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:23:52.187Z Secured lenders get priority over BUDS depositor claims for valid CERSAI-registered mortgages, Karnataka HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-ex-parte-section-12a-dispensation-does-not-preclude-independent-scrutiny-of-genuine-dbee07ec6fd140588a22fffbf4b1cbc5/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:23:52.138Z Prior ex parte Section 12A dispensation does not preclude independent scrutiny of genuine urgency under Order VII Rule 11(d). https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-lays-down-that-courts-cannot-refuse-to-register-civil-suits-merely-on-a-limit-f3080a747d8b4cf781be2214ae1efa62/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:20:30.834Z Karnataka HC lays down that courts cannot refuse to register civil suits merely on a limitation objection without following CPC procedure https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-allegations-of-an-illicit-relationship-made-to-army-superiors-constitute-m-e40e250cff344f9688099747bff6fa2a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:19:43.948Z Unsubstantiated allegations of an illicit relationship made to Army superiors constitute mental cruelty. https://lawlens.in/stories/teacher-rationalization-guidelines-do-not-restrict-transfers-made-in-public-interest-or-ad-afcfa4f964934bbfa8db360980756421/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:16:18.661Z Teacher rationalization guidelines do not restrict transfers made in public interest or administrative exigency. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-payment-of-salary-or-service-benefits-cannot-constitute-criminal-breach-of-trust-witho-0c11e5111dab48eaa6e33301f496624e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:16:03.384Z Non-payment of salary or service benefits cannot constitute criminal breach of trust without entrustment and misappropriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-of-a-chargesheet-does-not-preclude-anticipatory-bail-where-arrest-apprehension-rema-bee62c3e486644988344c909f8728fcf/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:15:34.223Z Filing of a chargesheet does not preclude anticipatory bail where arrest apprehension remains reasonable. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-state-specific-suspension-does-not-require-disclosure-under-a-cross-ministry-debarment-d-50cbbd9ef3574bccb18ac149144b2ceb/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:15:32.314Z A state-specific suspension does not require disclosure under a cross-Ministry debarment declaration. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-court-cannot-compel-an-appointing-authority-to-fill-vacant-posts-c59289bea4b848bd9bbe24b743df8699/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:15:31.229Z A writ court cannot compel an appointing authority to fill vacant posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-adult-claimant-cannot-be-compelled-to-keep-awarded-compensation-in-fixed-deposits-135690183a364eeabed5f93d2c75ad0e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:15:28.026Z An adult claimant cannot be compelled to keep awarded compensation in fixed deposits. https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-a-chargesheet-does-not-preclude-anticipatory-bail-where-a-serious-non-bailable-offe-65606a62653346ddbef0601c530c7215/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:15:27.188Z Filing a chargesheet does not preclude anticipatory bail where a serious non-bailable offence creates apprehension of arrest. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-remains-available-after-chargesheet-where-serious-offences-create-a-reas-5dc2661456964c9bb1fe9611831b46aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:09:47.679Z Anticipatory bail remains available after chargesheet where serious offences create a reasonable apprehension of arrest. https://lawlens.in/stories/issuance-of-summons-or-bailable-warrant-does-not-bar-anticipatory-bail-where-reasonable-ar-37c281db2c6a491682171f78532985fe/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:07:14.007Z Issuance of summons or bailable warrant does not bar anticipatory bail where reasonable arrest apprehension exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-granted-where-serious-non-bailable-charges-create-reasonable-appr-2ec95812d452423bb5b521cb3a0acef7/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:06:56.652Z Anticipatory bail may be granted where serious non-bailable charges create reasonable apprehension despite summons or bailable warrant. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-remains-maintainable-after-chargesheet-where-serious-non-bailable-offenc-b078a1b8608d4e03993a44e6ed8a464c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:06:51.573Z Anticipatory bail remains maintainable after chargesheet where serious non-bailable offences create a reasonable apprehension of arrest. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-39649bfd4e2047409b477ad60679f867/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:06:08.459Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s order. https://lawlens.in/stories/farmers-challenge-to-purandar-airport-site-rejected-bombay-high-court-defers-to-expert-and-a4d87ddc258548748ac3c5e2035d9dfb/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:03:52.657Z Farmers’ challenge to Purandar airport site rejected; Bombay High Court defers to expert and policy decisions on site selection https://lawlens.in/stories/police-protection-writs-cannot-adjudicate-disputed-property-identity-or-possession-requiri-6e389a51fa8c4b05bc528e0b764eb25a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:03:08.306Z Police-protection writs cannot adjudicate disputed property identity or possession requiring civil-court determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-does-not-justify-ndps-bail-where-section-37-conditions-fail-and-ab-6525d452eee64654be76c07aee4945be/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:03:04.556Z Prolonged incarceration does not justify NDPS bail where Section 37 conditions fail and absconding risk is substantial. https://lawlens.in/stories/tenants-in-acquired-structures-entitled-to-rehabilitation-compensation-under-2013-land-acq-75d9622688ba42d2a032ee8c8dd9bc69/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T14:03:00.815Z Tenants in acquired structures entitled to rehabilitation compensation under 2013 land acquisition law, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/duty-free-shops-get-no-blanket-immunity-from-indian-regulatory-laws-bombay-high-court-rule-129618dd1fde44008ebeb4971fd0aeb2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:59:51.958Z Duty-free shops get no blanket immunity from Indian regulatory laws, Bombay High Court rules; nicotine-pouch classification left open https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cybercrime-amounts-remain-in-fds-pending-mag-3f5622bc1f51447ab2893d90500defe0/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:59:44.595Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen, while disputed cybercrime amounts remain in FDs pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/contrary-specialist-medical-opinions-establish-possible-error-of-judgment-requiring-re-exa-9f0ca8cebf9f5af58e5fc9f4e7bc7951/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:59:42.519Z Contrary specialist medical opinions establish possible error of judgment, requiring re-examination under SR-4(1). https://lawlens.in/stories/vehicle-transporting-beef-is-liable-to-confiscation-unless-the-owner-proves-absence-of-kno-59771975209353da9b792faa0b558244/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:59:39.055Z Vehicle transporting beef is liable to confiscation unless the owner proves absence of knowledge despite due precautions. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-compensation-under-section-143a-is-discretionary-not-mandatory-and-depends-on-case-37086b2080aa455d8b6ba6025baf8147/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:59:39.010Z Interim compensation under Section 143A is discretionary, not mandatory, and depends on case-specific judicial assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-non-cognizable-offences-initiated-without-section-155-2-crpc-auth-ab0ce8e002a6496f928b18b4664c3662/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:55:52.920Z Criminal proceedings for non-cognizable offences initiated without Section 155(2) CrPC authorization are liable to be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-not-interfere-with-issues-pending-before-itat-coercive-recovery-r-4426fcae79684be08be0d70d0d0d4981/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:55:44.602Z Writ jurisdiction should not interfere with issues pending before ITAT; coercive recovery remains barred pending interim consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/alleged-impotency-alone-does-not-constitute-cruelty-under-section-498a-ipc-97b03f724eb2491988e561cddbab5ef2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:55:21.337Z Alleged impotency alone does not constitute cruelty under Section 498A IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/additional-evidence-under-order-xli-rule-27-requires-foundational-pleadings-supporting-the-de8b3b99ea214e129f51bd4f7e6577fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:54:34.956Z Additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27 requires foundational pleadings supporting the evidence sought. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-cannot-quash-proceedings-where-the-fir-discloses-a-prima-facie-case-requiring-be37f359b512432f811ba87624a10ea8/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:52:50.303Z Section 482 cannot quash proceedings where the FIR discloses a prima facie case requiring trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-proceedings-cannot-assess-defences-or-conduct-a-mini-trial-where-prima-facie-m-1a9e6c10645a494f898a27aa90880e5f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:52:49.118Z Section 482 proceedings cannot assess defences or conduct a mini-trial where prima facie material exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-interference-is-unwarranted-where-execution-follows-admitted-compliance-with-s-b4f7993066c949c696e5d6943079641c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:52:49.022Z Article 227 interference is unwarranted where execution follows admitted compliance with settlement obligations. https://lawlens.in/stories/husbands-conviction-upheld-after-wife-drowned-herself-and-two-children-amid-sustained-mone-6a8c7daddff343a9b8b678b0ddee6895/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:52:47.112Z Husband’s conviction upheld after wife drowned herself and two children amid sustained money demands https://lawlens.in/stories/non-pecuniary-damages-must-reflect-proved-disability-proportionately-and-cannot-constitute-185f3c3ec72b4dce8c20bb8d5cf5faeb/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:52:43.744Z Non-pecuniary damages must reflect proved disability proportionately and cannot constitute a windfall. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-spo-cannot-be-stigmatically-disengaged-without-notice-and-opportunity-of-hearing-e596610464e0465b85abc6f30172c8af/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:48:19.412Z An SPO cannot be stigmatically disengaged without notice and opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/11-year-old-sexual-assault-survivor-allowed-to-terminate-pregnancy-beyond-24-week-limit-un-3f87b91784cb4580a56b2f3d2d6b6f2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:48:03.412Z 11-year-old sexual-assault survivor allowed to terminate pregnancy beyond 24-week limit under constitutional protection https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-suspension-without-departmental-inquiry-becomes-punitive-and-is-liable-to-be-qua-cd5ac8ee7bab47efb9f1bb3234e54ad5/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:47:39.682Z Prolonged suspension without departmental inquiry becomes punitive and is liable to be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-disengagement-of-an-spo-without-prior-notice-and-hearing-violates-natural-justic-1949156ea05745c3908b240e50d9e67e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:46:02.201Z Stigmatic disengagement of an SPO without prior notice and hearing violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/enhanced-water-charges-and-interest-require-statutory-authority-competent-determination-an-12ee9aa6e66b4553bf216890ef0f9967/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:46:00.969Z Enhanced water charges and interest require statutory authority, competent determination, and prior hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-courts-will-not-disturb-lawful-government-land-allotments-for-public-purposes-1069c8567b0445ada43df436f736a981/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:45:54.384Z Article 226 courts will not disturb lawful government-land allotments for public purposes absent arbitrariness or illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/chhattisgarh-high-court-directs-the-state-to-start-lkg-classes-in-all-districts-including-39e34bd37d454268b2677e7fa68cb149/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:45:51.162Z Chhattisgarh High Court directs the State to start LKG classes in all districts, including Bemetara, within four weeks https://lawlens.in/stories/a-general-fact-finding-enquiry-remains-valid-despite-subsequently-implicating-an-employee-6b11fd2a7ec444169f4cec5eb55e2f26/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:45:50.120Z A general fact-finding enquiry remains valid despite subsequently implicating an employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-may-be-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-placed-co-accused-have-already-been-enlarged-6d810dd8d06549e8846c9189caa255ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:45:47.758Z Bail may be granted on parity where similarly placed co-accused have already been enlarged. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-was-disposed-of-directing-recourse-to-statutory-revision-under-section-50-a21c80b9cdf24e39820f32443a90f714/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:45:44.633Z Writ petition was disposed of, directing recourse to statutory revision under Section 50. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-orders-set-aside-where-liability-was-imposed-without-a-fair-enquiry-under-clause-fb749e678b1641b9ae9ce0799089b19a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:41:56.542Z Recovery orders set aside where liability was imposed without a fair enquiry under Clause 16. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-impermissible-where-the-charge-sheet-discloses-a-prima-facie-case-requiring-tr-a288319da5a34e6daf6895396591f092/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:39:34.155Z Quashing is impermissible where the charge-sheet discloses a prima facie case requiring trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-party-accepting-allotment-terms-and-benefits-cannot-subsequently-challenge-the-associate-b78bea23d7f445fe9c1f39aa39f30847/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:39:31.467Z A party accepting allotment terms and benefits cannot subsequently challenge the associated interest levy. https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-under-section-304-part-ii-ipc-must-balance-culpability-incarceration-already-unde-c98c06b26bb1489b9800b3dd96125c2f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:39:27.636Z Sentence under Section 304 Part II IPC must balance culpability, incarceration already undergone, and subsequent conduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/pro-rata-marks-for-defective-questions-mean-one-mark-per-question-under-the-same-recruitme-018b9d17a453452c8a81db504c9894a4/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:39:22.401Z Pro-rata marks for defective questions mean one mark per question under the same recruitment scheme. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-authorities-must-provide-notice-inspection-reports-and-hearing-before-suspending-750aa7f765994de3a6dcdefe40c4f0ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:39:22.021Z Municipal authorities must provide notice, inspection reports, and hearing before suspending enlistment under Section 416. https://lawlens.in/stories/adverse-revenue-entries-cannot-be-deleted-without-hearing-subsequent-proceedings-cannot-cu-d4131c51a5c74468b358a55b13480bac/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:39:20.591Z Adverse revenue entries cannot be deleted without hearing; subsequent proceedings cannot cure natural justice violations. https://lawlens.in/stories/notifications-withholding-joining-pending-examination-upheld-directions-compelling-appoint-c2a2d44b265d405e9bbfbe7af5eca349/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:39:18.718Z Notifications withholding joining pending examination upheld; directions compelling appointments and joining set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-directed-to-decide-pending-representations-on-appointment-claim-in-accordance-5f72b1f688a14582928bfa2ead15fc59/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:39:14.775Z Authorities directed to decide pending representations on appointment claim in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/anti-suit-injunctions-against-foreign-matrimonial-proceedings-must-be-granted-sparingly-su-b8d319a34e204578ae9c471c1458fc1e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:39:01.497Z Anti-suit injunctions against foreign matrimonial proceedings must be granted sparingly, Supreme Court holds while allowing UK divorce case to continue https://lawlens.in/stories/petitioner-directed-to-pursue-statutory-appeal-with-protection-against-coercive-action-onl-515b27a1269d4e7593deeb354d9d54a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:34:39.390Z Petitioner directed to pursue statutory appeal, with protection against coercive action only until its filing. https://lawlens.in/stories/suspension-representation-must-be-decided-by-a-speaking-order-in-light-of-ajay-kumar-chaud-bf109518b789479ba412296522ea9d2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:33:39.944Z Suspension representation must be decided by a speaking order in light of *Ajay Kumar Chaudhary*. https://lawlens.in/stories/genuine-emergency-medical-treatment-cannot-be-denied-reimbursement-solely-on-technical-gro-8744201b6fed46cab0de70edd6a6eb25/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:33:39.902Z Genuine emergency medical treatment cannot be denied reimbursement solely on technical grounds or rigid package rates. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-should-not-interfere-with-transfer-orders-absent-statutory-violation-or-established-5bf7c093b22046b2806a9b8a4afdb431/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:33:32.315Z Courts should not interfere with transfer orders absent statutory violation or established mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/engagement-of-winter-zone-academic-arrangement-faculty-cannot-be-curtailed-before-the-incl-33eee2dffb3d40d5854bb57091bf7ef9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:33:29.150Z Engagement of winter-zone academic-arrangement faculty cannot be curtailed before the included summer vacation. https://lawlens.in/stories/primary-caregivers-of-dependants-with-benchmark-disabilities-cannot-be-routinely-transferr-62cc752d8e774c0fad2376e822b80206/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:33:27.426Z Primary caregivers of dependants with benchmark disabilities cannot be routinely transferred absent compelling administrative constraints. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-consider-regularization-claims-as-representations-and-issue-reasoned-orde-0f9e1817161b4333baddf950fa228e18/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:33:26.722Z Respondents must consider regularization claims as representations and issue reasoned orders within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneous-pay-benefits-may-be-refixed-but-excess-amounts-already-paid-cannot-be-recovered-55dcf25858fd44a8afc19d61c3ffddaf/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:33:13.864Z Erroneous pay benefits may be refixed, but excess amounts already paid cannot be recovered absent fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-based-on-a-university-disowned-qualification-stands-without-enquiry-where-no-r-5032241a729c46d2ac50fdc55df9a7b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:33:05.847Z Termination based on a university-disowned qualification stands without enquiry where no real prejudice is shown. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-wrongfully-delayed-in-a-common-selection-may-receive-notional-seniority-but-not-553ba62f4abb48f0a12bc5aa97481bd8/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:33:02.549Z Candidates wrongfully delayed in a common selection may receive notional seniority, but not back wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/widows-inherited-interest-becomes-absolute-under-hindu-succession-act-even-without-prior-p-3c8f5dfc4d0e433597fc6296d3acc0c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:28:12.706Z Widow’s inherited interest becomes absolute under Hindu Succession Act even without prior partition: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-the-pending-representation-through-a-reasoned-speaking-order-withi-1f67f1e3f78f422e8e74151883669646/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:28:03.985Z Respondents must decide the pending representation through a reasoned, speaking order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-who-participates-without-objection-cannot-challenge-recruitment-terms-after-an-0f45d28cc030439281b13fd44e67e378/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:27:11.001Z A candidate who participates without objection cannot challenge recruitment terms after an unsuccessful result. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-invoked-to-reargue-issues-absent-an-apparent-error-on-the-re-cfc4191f21004e0f887d7e9a9a1c6113/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:27:05.426Z Review jurisdiction cannot be invoked to reargue issues absent an apparent error on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-memorandum-cannot-rest-solely-on-uncorroborated-handwriting-expert-opinion-absent-181cd3c3e12e4ad7a741c4d11ca1c404/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:26:53.414Z A charge memorandum cannot rest solely on uncorroborated handwriting-expert opinion absent proper inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-to-reargue-issues-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-recor-8e6eacacc385469bbbb09b6fc2e4a260/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:26:50.035Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used to reargue issues absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-memorandum-based-solely-on-uncorroborated-handwriting-expert-opinion-is-legally-u-d662e29b4403409596a63d18f6b35c0f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:26:42.029Z A charge memorandum based solely on uncorroborated handwriting-expert opinion is legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-a-pending-representation-through-a-reasoned-order-before-adjudicat-b191fa8a5ff64510bda464e8eb9edd88/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:26:34.086Z Authorities must decide a pending representation through a reasoned order before adjudication on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/authority-directed-to-decide-representation-on-pay-pension-and-recovery-by-a-reasoned-orde-08cdb243b1bd4961906af16c27ea73c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:26:31.285Z Authority directed to decide representation on pay, pension, and recovery by a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-the-pending-representation-through-a-reasoned-speaking-order-after-d3c8548c7b124e4db72e7c48264bde4a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:26:26.240Z Respondents must decide the pending representation through a reasoned, speaking order after considering relied-upon precedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-movement-of-an-acquisition-proposal-does-not-prevent-reservation-lapse-under-section-875b9b1602c34fd2a0dcbc73f9b22ff9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:21:39.889Z Mere movement of an acquisition proposal does not prevent reservation lapse under Section 127 of the MRTP Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/sudden-quarrel-without-premeditation-attracts-exception-4-but-deep-intentional-blows-warra-cb66e2d73f2d4930802658b1944628f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:21:33.752Z Sudden quarrel without premeditation attracts Exception 4, but deep intentional blows warrant Section 304(I). https://lawlens.in/stories/investigation-cannot-be-transferred-absent-material-indicating-foul-play-or-homicidal-deat-46d52e4cc0ff4de5af25e2fa0897fcc3/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:21:30.863Z Investigation cannot be transferred absent material indicating foul play or homicidal death. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-licensees-nexus-investigation-cannot-suspend-statutory-timelines-for-issuing-a-new-conne-1440d3b70e0047618702ccea8a650ce1/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:21:28.367Z A licensee’s nexus investigation cannot suspend statutory timelines for issuing a new connection estimate. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-is-warranted-where-newly-discovered-merit-list-evidence-reveals-a-patent-error-affe-2dc2041e9c4144508aec01d671cf5b59/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:21:25.374Z Review is warranted where newly discovered merit-list evidence reveals a patent error affecting seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/illegal-retrenchment-of-temporary-employees-cannot-be-sustained-without-statutory-complian-4b587a65457845179655806663a2836b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:21:19.373Z Illegal retrenchment of temporary employees cannot be sustained without statutory compliance, irrespective of appointment status. https://lawlens.in/stories/disparate-punishment-for-the-same-strike-was-quashed-after-the-authority-reduced-co-employ-8951c5d7ff6a4b9981881443fc178d84/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:16:51.861Z Disparate punishment for the same strike was quashed after the authority reduced co-employees’ penalties. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-may-waive-remaining-sentence-and-direct-deportation-of-a-foreign-national-upon-the-s-339a25dc6ba14498aaa852f9b91843b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:16:48.945Z Court may waive remaining sentence and direct deportation of a foreign national upon the State’s no-objection. https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-of-a-first-time-foreign-offender-may-be-reduced-to-custody-undergone-followed-by-231c0884121c466f8e03e12a498ea1c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:16:44.424Z Sentence of a first-time foreign offender may be reduced to custody undergone, followed by deportation. https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-for-illegal-foreign-entrants-may-be-reduced-to-custody-undergone-where-deportatio-115cd3037b814ec38281ce370afc0dbb/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:16:40.534Z Sentence for illegal foreign entrants may be reduced to custody undergone where deportation is directed with State consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-post-award-permanent-disability-certificate-warrants-remand-for-reassessment-of-motor-ac-abfb1bdad01440688f848f2b1c2c2770/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:13:21.391Z A post-award permanent disability certificate warrants remand for reassessment of motor accident compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/foreign-arbitral-tribunals-interim-remedy-held-inefficacious-in-india-bombay-hc-orders-sec-57b8ecd2dcba4ced914930e1ec705d09/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:13:19.336Z Foreign arbitral tribunal’s interim remedy held inefficacious in India; Bombay HC orders security for admitted USD 66.9 million claim https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-prosecution-failed-to-establish-safe-custody-and-chain-of-seized-co-9fc3ad553a074767adfb59041ec67a17/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:13:18.313Z Acquittal upheld where prosecution failed to establish safe custody and chain of seized contraband. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-for-intermediate-ndps-quantity-charge-sheet-filing-no-antecedents-and-abc5cfd3bec649df961f86adda121296/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:13:16.909Z Regular bail granted for intermediate NDPS quantity, charge-sheet filing, no antecedents, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-authorities-must-reconsider-bid-timing-disputes-after-examining-crucial-evidence-an-5131debd17c347bdae5abe84e97615b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:13:13.018Z Tender authorities must reconsider bid-timing disputes after examining crucial evidence and hearing all affected parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-promotion-committees-may-independently-assess-candidates-and-are-not-mechanic-5433346ed0d349fc84f1b63555bc6ae0/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:13:09.691Z Departmental Promotion Committees may independently assess candidates and are not mechanically bound by ACR gradings. https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-high-court-flags-cbns-failure-to-produce-a-single-witness-for-over-two-years-says-under-89f57ad74a8143ca9bf900dcc2d23d89/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:13:03.156Z MP High Court flags CBN’s failure to produce a single witness for over two years, says undertrial detention without trial amounts to punishment https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-bail-is-denied-absent-changed-circumstances-where-identification-and-dna-suppor-b5a4d3b85f5c418a9f0646f9f8b93098/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:13:00.062Z Subsequent bail is denied absent changed circumstances where identification and DNA support serious POCSO charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/multi-state-investment-fraud-accused-denied-bail-madhya-pradesh-high-court-says-he-must-fi-b679ee52021e4bbf8ef15b478dd86c17/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:12:57.288Z Multi-state investment fraud accused denied bail; Madhya Pradesh High Court says he must first comply with ₹95 lakh repayment proposal https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plausible-defence-warrants-conditional-leave-insufficiently-stamped-loan-agreements-must-af72c686a98147af84c4a6fe245ddca7/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:12:54.063Z A plausible defence warrants conditional leave; insufficiently stamped loan agreements must be impounded for adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/award-passed-in-favour-of-deceased-claimant-is-a-nullity-2-958-day-delay-cannot-block-chal-189d4c4e5df2494cbf2faad288bb87c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:05:19.358Z Award passed in favour of deceased claimant is a nullity; 2,958-day delay cannot block challenge, Bombay HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-sheet-expressing-concluded-findings-of-guilt-vitiates-disciplinary-proceedings-fo-0493d8594be248acb737db060bdf79ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:00:44.009Z A charge-sheet expressing concluded findings of guilt vitiates disciplinary proceedings for apparent pre-judgment. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-and-omnibus-matrimonial-allegations-without-specific-acts-of-cruelty-warrant-quashin-9a8d58abb8874b7bb315c89366a8d463/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:00:40.920Z Vague and omnibus matrimonial allegations, without specific acts of cruelty, warrant quashing of Section 498A proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-and-omnibus-allegations-against-in-laws-cannot-sustain-prosecution-under-section-498-36199c07a4fe40f79b57c4b09b13fac4/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:00:37.993Z Vague and omnibus allegations against in-laws cannot sustain prosecution under Section 498A IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-record-produced-attesting-witnesses-evidence-warrants-remand-for-an-effective-o-8aafc616179642b1a2130a9fa87d2eda/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:00:35.138Z Failure to record produced attesting witnesses’ evidence warrants remand for an effective opportunity. https://lawlens.in/stories/prompt-recall-of-an-ex-parte-order-warrants-an-effective-opportunity-to-contest-the-case-o-ff9f7006542244d38314cc141bfb7a89/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:00:32.079Z Prompt recall of an ex parte order warrants an effective opportunity to contest the case on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-frozen-over-cybercrime-allegations-must-be-unfrozen-with-disputed-sums-secur-737a055d4ace454abac21a07fe4aa011/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:00:29.270Z Bank accounts frozen over cybercrime allegations must be unfrozen, with disputed sums secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-criminal-proceedings-do-not-bar-passport-renewal-upon-judicial-noc-a26601c4c8be4718bc4e635ea2def918/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:00:26.174Z Pending criminal proceedings do not bar passport renewal upon judicial NOC. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-securing-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-c55aeff9a120491db5e496c0adb61d74/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T13:00:21.814Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while securing disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits pending magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-should-grant-one-final-opportunity-to-lead-evidence-where-justice-so-requires-1b1e893fd0f446d0988654624c076480/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:57:47.661Z Courts should grant one final opportunity to lead evidence where justice so requires. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-minors-ordinary-residence-remains-the-pre-removal-home-despite-a-recent-compelled-reloca-93e488e660ea4562b725be8245e1507a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:53:45.009Z A minor’s ordinary residence remains the pre-removal home despite a recent, compelled relocation. https://lawlens.in/stories/original-forged-document-need-not-be-produced-to-proceed-with-forgery-trial-supreme-court-d3b08c0f2083474c975d2fd7615cd4ae/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:52:34.203Z Original forged document need not be produced to proceed with forgery trial, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/unproved-ddr-contents-cannot-establish-policy-violation-or-defeat-insurers-liability-224422a4a68842d3b371748abb87dbce/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:50:52.646Z Unproved DDR contents cannot establish policy violation or defeat insurer’s liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-income-of-a-deceased-postgraduate-student-must-reflect-educational-qualifications-0f39402d75544d2dbb21a4b66957eede/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:50:49.808Z Notional income of a deceased postgraduate student must reflect educational qualifications and future earning potential. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-denies-bail-to-accused-who-allegedly-ran-nine-matrimonial-profiles-includ-7ec01352339f400fb277326661188a4a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:50:48.137Z Delhi High Court denies bail to accused who allegedly ran nine matrimonial profiles, including one posing as a woman https://lawlens.in/stories/decretal-amounts-deposited-as-appellate-security-cannot-be-released-without-an-uncondition-e5a439f096c844d595a81cff814900f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:50:47.379Z Decretal amounts deposited as appellate security cannot be released without an unconditional bank guarantee. https://lawlens.in/stories/driving-without-a-licence-or-triple-riding-does-not-establish-contributory-negligence-abse-0a0d4ab201d4498c8ed42d071a19c524/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:45:59.453Z Driving without a licence or triple riding does not establish contributory negligence absent causal connection. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-directs-insurer-to-pay-accident-victims-despite-cancelled-policy-urges-2513eb9818ff4c27a5480e2b4a39a38c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:40:10.239Z Calcutta High Court directs insurer to pay accident victims despite cancelled policy, urges scheme for uninsured vehicles https://lawlens.in/stories/material-contradictions-and-admitted-voluntary-relations-warranted-acquittal-on-the-rape-c-a0e819452efc49428ad81b3bbd8545ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:40:06.483Z Material contradictions and admitted voluntary relations warranted acquittal on the rape charge. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-under-section-498a-ipc-warrant-quashing-proceedings-as-an-1214d2e0c2fd4782bd82a8c3cd1297ae/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:40:02.997Z General and omnibus allegations under Section 498A IPC warrant quashing proceedings as an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproved-medical-evidence-and-non-recovery-of-the-firearm-warranted-acquittal-where-ocular-172a7ff4327c4b529ac645fee3219062/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:39:59.427Z Unproved medical evidence and non-recovery of the firearm warranted acquittal where ocular testimony created reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/423-crore-provisional-attachment-against-ozone-urbana-developer-survives-as-karnataka-hc-a-69b088fadb7f4aa5a48eefd1bd7f66bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:37:30.963Z ₹423-crore provisional attachment against Ozone Urbana developer survives as Karnataka HC allows ED probe into alleged diversion of homebuyer funds https://lawlens.in/stories/long-permissive-possession-does-not-confer-ownership-absent-a-valid-registered-gift-deed-f4f62bd8a7524dd68b49c961a22df2ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:31:49.919Z Long permissive possession does not confer ownership absent a valid registered gift deed. https://lawlens.in/stories/damages-for-lost-rent-require-proof-of-causation-mitigation-and-quantum-with-reasonable-ce-9ff76c8c11ba4c5cacaedf2ea70ed9ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:31:49.911Z Damages for lost rent require proof of causation, mitigation, and quantum with reasonable certainty. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-adjournments-violate-the-accuseds-fundamental-right-to-a-speedy-trial-74b348fc1ff445c7b40f4419da07754f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:31:22.407Z Prolonged adjournments violate the accused’s fundamental right to a speedy trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-registration-of-an-fir-cannot-justify-cancellation-of-a-pds-licence-9b0cbfc35b9641c292028726c8760a42/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:31:22.034Z Mere registration of an FIR cannot justify cancellation of a PDS licence. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-the-prevention-of-corruption-act-requires-proof-of-demand-and-acceptance-2e78180368c04a158d728077f3e92499/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:31:21.965Z Conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act requires proof of demand and acceptance; recovery alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-cannot-rest-on-a-bare-assumption-that-the-detenu-will-obtain-bail-52d31319d76647ddbae41925e0512bd4/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:26:17.440Z Preventive detention cannot rest on a bare assumption that the detenu will obtain bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/consistent-medically-certified-dying-declarations-can-sustain-a-murder-conviction-despite-8ff6642e95074738a969e7e180479265/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:24:48.117Z Consistent, medically certified dying declarations can sustain a murder conviction despite an unproved exculpatory statement. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-32-vii-provides-an-efficacious-alternative-remedy-warranting-disposal-of-the-writ-pet-55b633a4ebbc440c9f5ee5d05befe6ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:23:29.026Z Rule 32(vii) provides an efficacious alternative remedy warranting disposal of the writ petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-70-4-no-confidence-motions-require-more-than-half-of-total-elected-members-not-two-71900aefce99474b86cc6713c1e2eae3/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:20:27.647Z Section 70(4) no-confidence motions require more than half of total elected members, not two-thirds. https://lawlens.in/stories/employer-cannot-reopen-a-valid-disability-certificate-years-later-solely-on-the-basis-of-a-1946a87ac1d74255b7df93634389488d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:20:22.900Z Employer cannot reopen a valid disability certificate years later solely on the basis of a fresh medical test, rules Delhi High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/registrar-must-decide-membership-transfer-claims-after-verifying-prescribed-forms-and-soci-e3e8f488bf164855918c974f280a854b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:20:00.862Z Registrar must decide membership-transfer claims after verifying prescribed forms and society-issued documents within prescribed timelines. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claimed-successor-to-a-demolished-tehbazari-licence-must-be-included-in-the-survey-subje-c897460a39f34cd291468306f448cb23/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:19:43.751Z A claimed successor to a demolished Tehbazari licence must be included in the survey, subject to document verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-alone-does-not-defeat-a-bona-fide-passengers-compensation-adbbe50d27404d39a3c7af8158da9bf9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:19:21.609Z Non-recovery of a railway ticket alone does not defeat a bona fide passenger’s compensation claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reserve-panel-must-be-operated-for-vacancies-arising-and-requisitioned-during-its-validi-a680f4a9e1114bb49cb2d777ea2d347f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:16:50.227Z A reserve panel must be operated for vacancies arising and requisitioned during its validity. https://lawlens.in/stories/acceptance-of-compassionate-appointment-to-a-group-c-post-bars-subsequent-claims-to-a-high-616743f034044f06b94e33ec7f61cc2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:15:41.826Z Acceptance of compassionate appointment to a Group-C post bars subsequent claims to a higher post. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-punishment-cannot-survive-a-merits-acquittal-when-both-proceedings-rest-on-id-b40bab3ce54b4acca9731896c4910baf/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:15:31.578Z Departmental punishment cannot survive a merits acquittal when both proceedings rest on identical evidence and witnesses. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-inform-detenu-of-right-to-approach-centre-vitiates-pit-ndps-detention-karnataka-905502903660490f9530160fd067bb7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:15:31.408Z Failure to inform detenu of right to approach Centre vitiates PIT-NDPS detention, Karnataka HC rules; preventive detention cannot bypass bail cancellation remedies https://lawlens.in/stories/liquidators-may-obtain-eviction-of-unauthorized-occupants-from-liquidation-estate-property-ce5acc7c100141e69e27174b93ad9176/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:14:58.446Z Liquidators may obtain eviction of unauthorized occupants from liquidation-estate property through NCLT proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/selection-criteria-may-be-changed-mid-recruitment-when-amended-rules-permit-and-changes-pr-9bb371d5b0f04b56bedab3f7558cfe9b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:14:40.785Z Selection criteria may be changed mid-recruitment when amended rules permit and changes precede relevant stages. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-cutoff-appointment-and-parity-claims-require-reasoned-reconsideration-of-old-pension-s-76c8f2b4776d470e81d3af562a6f4b67/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:14:38.250Z Pre-cutoff appointment and parity claims require reasoned reconsideration of Old Pension Scheme coverage. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-directed-to-decide-temporary-employees-continuation-wages-and-regularization-c-4b55c7abbbf248c2a90953bf4ec0701f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:14:24.549Z Authorities directed to decide temporary employee’s continuation, wages, and regularization claims through a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-in-charge-service-requires-consideration-for-retrospective-regularization-and-c-6ccd9fb8443e4bf492877ba61ff21b8e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:14:12.568Z Continuous in-charge service requires consideration for retrospective regularization and consequential seniority and monetary benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneous-sro-59-benefits-may-be-refixed-but-excess-payments-cannot-be-recovered-3462322048d1455d92ae36dbcc9dd237/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:13:29.012Z Erroneous SRO 59 benefits may be refixed, but excess payments cannot be recovered. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-illiteracy-and-oral-representations-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-da8921087f0f48daab978edf2ebe8f55/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:11:49.027Z Unsubstantiated illiteracy and oral representations do not constitute sufficient cause for condoning 37-year delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-authorities-must-meaningfully-consider-employees-defences-and-provide-reasons-ecb3532c1374472db7456d8d5a206b16/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:11:45.657Z Disciplinary authorities must meaningfully consider employees’ defences and provide reasons establishing the specific misconduct alleged. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-penalties-require-reasoned-consideration-of-the-employees-specific-defence-an-6ea12aaf0b324b1b888133d7c7f2deeb/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:11:40.918Z Disciplinary penalties require reasoned consideration of the employee’s specific defence and alleged misconduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-permits-ramlila-after-administrators-concealment-of-permission-request-re-91abd024813c4e8a906f210ec8c08e47/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:11:36.542Z Delhi High Court permits Ramlila after administrator’s concealment of permission request, replaces him and orders takeover of society records https://lawlens.in/stories/continued-employment-does-not-bar-compensation-for-diminished-future-earning-capacity-afte-c339af3678774c37a52952106818800f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:09:37.755Z Continued employment does not bar compensation for diminished future earning capacity after retirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/fraud-under-section-25-iii-requires-clear-proof-of-active-concealment-or-silence-breaching-4b351e681cb24a96937715d774b54193/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:09:30.401Z Fraud under Section 25(iii) requires clear proof of active concealment or silence breaching a duty to disclose. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-8-3-cancellation-proceedings-must-be-initiated-within-the-applicable-non-alienation-p-869a19605869422f8b16abc0e00b2585/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:09:17.136Z Rule 8(3) cancellation proceedings must be initiated within the applicable non-alienation period. https://lawlens.in/stories/triple-riding-warrants-contributory-negligence-where-vehicle-overloading-causally-contribu-a87bed58a95042859a32a2763225e7e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:08:53.789Z Triple riding warrants contributory negligence where vehicle overloading causally contributes to the accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfers-of-tehbazari-sites-after-6-february-2007-are-ineligible-for-mutation-or-relocati-1eebdac59124445c9a561eeaee87c11e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T12:08:45.268Z Transfers of tehbazari sites after 6 February 2007 are ineligible for mutation or relocation. https://lawlens.in/stories/patent-illegality-is-unavailable-to-challenge-india-seated-international-commercial-arbitr-ea185572f4ab40649c2531b8b2fbd5c7/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:59:33.927Z Patent illegality is unavailable to challenge India-seated international commercial arbitral awards under Section 34. https://lawlens.in/stories/cdr-alone-cannot-prove-two-people-were-together-at-a-crime-scene-allahabad-high-court-hold-b74684f703e855a6a435ff19adf54b35/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:59:25.765Z CDR alone cannot prove two people were together at a crime scene, Allahabad High Court holds while acquitting murder accused https://lawlens.in/stories/the-act-does-not-bar-civil-suits-for-arrears-of-rent-and-property-damages-f094eaccf4524c9a8ee5cd774de08a8a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:59:16.615Z The Act does not bar civil suits for arrears of rent and property damages. https://lawlens.in/stories/indian-nursing-councils-statutory-powers-do-not-extend-to-financial-misappropriation-or-fr-890e6ea3f91e4264a632d1875c73fe6f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:59:12.010Z Indian Nursing Council’s statutory powers do not extend to financial misappropriation or fraudulent institutional management. https://lawlens.in/stories/cess-refunds-granted-under-prevailing-law-are-not-recoverable-merely-because-that-preceden-b4203a33526d446aa51afdfb9969d0b9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:41:38.671Z Cess refunds granted under prevailing law are not recoverable merely because that precedent is later overruled. https://lawlens.in/stories/decades-long-ad-hoc-service-with-discriminatory-treatment-warrants-regularisation-on-parit-1ee5382710e049e4ac80fa9ce35c58e4/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:41:29.693Z Decades-long ad hoc service with discriminatory treatment warrants regularisation on parity with similarly situated employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-salary-for-alleged-overstay-requires-proof-of-employee-fraud-through-duly-cons-ad11a49dad4d421db48024e34eb14fc0/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:41:25.820Z Recovery of salary for alleged overstay requires proof of employee fraud through duly constituted proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/female-senior-residents-are-entitled-to-full-pay-and-allowances-during-maternity-leave-and-046c27f2278b4fbe9a1dfa5f8dec90bb/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:41:25.513Z Female senior residents are entitled to full pay and allowances during maternity leave and corresponding residency extension. https://lawlens.in/stories/public-servants-withdrawal-and-falsification-of-panchayat-funds-to-misappropriate-them-war-9bc809ac2b3442f58844627a2e10de23/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:39:24.863Z Public servants’ withdrawal and falsification of Panchayat funds to misappropriate them warrants conviction for criminal breach of trust and corruption. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproven-victim-age-and-non-conclusive-radiological-evidence-warrant-acquittal-under-pocso-756f5a8976cc46af977b0ab179fa073e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:39:12.210Z Unproven victim age and non-conclusive radiological evidence warrant acquittal under POCSO. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-contradictions-in-the-prosecutrixs-testimony-creating-reasonable-doubt-require-ac-0ff1ccb33e5b4a3b93a199eac6ca0afc/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:39:09.434Z Material contradictions in the prosecutrix’s testimony creating reasonable doubt require acquittal for kidnapping and rape. https://lawlens.in/stories/potential-success-of-itc-defenses-does-not-render-section-73-proceedings-without-jurisdict-179483321a244b05ac68ec5cf41847f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:39:09.427Z Potential success of ITC defenses does not render Section 73 proceedings without jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/death-sentence-overturned-as-allahabad-high-court-acquits-mother-and-alleged-paramour-in-d-808785362425522dad372de88afd370e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:29:47.469Z Death sentence overturned as Allahabad High Court acquits mother and alleged paramour in deaths of three children, citing tutored child testimony and withheld key witness https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-cannot-rest-solely-on-uncorroborated-hostile-witness-testimony-and-an-extra-jud-f183136d9c715a1686b41de439e8b027/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:29:23.484Z Conviction cannot rest solely on uncorroborated hostile-witness testimony and an extra-judicial confession. https://lawlens.in/stories/life-imprisonment-for-dowry-death-may-be-reduced-to-undergone-sentence-applying-proportion-e140caed71a753cd9fc94daa721a0877/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:09:17.407Z Life imprisonment for dowry death may be reduced to undergone sentence applying proportionality and reformative principles. https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-negligence-cannot-be-established-merely-because-a-doctor-chooses-one-recognized-tr-f2b0335c04e5478787b848dbd8371b5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:05:34.312Z Medical negligence cannot be established merely because a doctor chooses one recognized treatment over another. https://lawlens.in/stories/choosing-one-recognized-treatment-over-another-with-reasonable-skill-does-not-constitute-m-4c18c5ed88f440a2bf0e219c79b3eee3/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:00:21.476Z Choosing one recognized treatment over another with reasonable skill does not constitute medical negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/nppa-cannot-impose-blanket-drug-price-ceilings-without-following-statutory-pricing-formula-4331744d277b44c4b6e286f63f238e4e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T11:00:09.466Z NPPA cannot impose blanket drug price ceilings without following statutory pricing formula, Bombay High Court rules; quashes 2009 notification and recovery demands https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-resolution-professional-replacement-proceedings-do-not-warrant-adjourning-long-pen-3def1be59f374f3a801231203e96f97e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:56:11.860Z Pending resolution professional replacement proceedings do not warrant adjourning long-pending resolution plan approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-65-allegations-cannot-be-raised-for-the-first-time-in-appeal-without-foundational-1d74ae17a3df4074b7c02f4b52128b03/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:56:09.649Z Section 65 allegations cannot be raised for the first time in appeal without foundational material. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-contractual-service-does-not-entitle-employees-to-regularisation-absent-constitutiona-5c11a5ae8d914fec9c5d4a0221e907c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:55:25.977Z Long contractual service does not entitle employees to regularisation absent constitutionally compliant initial selection. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-compassionate-appointment-claims-under-sro-43-by-a-reasoned-speaki-0805b3ec7a3d434ba60462fa2b0a6f75/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:55:13.189Z Authorities must decide compassionate appointment claims under SRO 43 by a reasoned, speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-voluntary-consistent-dying-declaration-can-sustain-conviction-without-magistrate-recordi-32892dc3532f431bba48801c537fe5f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:54:46.442Z A voluntary, consistent dying declaration can sustain conviction without Magistrate recording or medical certification. https://lawlens.in/stories/newspaper-publication-cannot-validate-substituted-service-without-judicial-satisfaction-an-47bee439e71f45f5b2931a6a2c692894/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:54:41.960Z Newspaper publication cannot validate substituted service without judicial satisfaction and diligent ordinary-service attempts. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-cannot-adjudicate-an-unresolved-dispute-over-employee-or-consultant-s-78be919bd47f47cc96a446aad05b579a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:54:08.935Z Contempt proceedings cannot adjudicate an unresolved dispute over employee or consultant status. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fatal-assault-during-a-sudden-quarrel-without-premeditation-attracts-exception-4-to-sect-e5b289ea1ba35093ae1eb42835fac476/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:48:59.348Z A fatal assault during a sudden quarrel without premeditation attracts Exception 4 to Section 300 and Section 304 Part I. https://lawlens.in/stories/consistent-medically-certified-dying-declarations-may-independently-sustain-a-murder-convi-7dd9868b9cdb5c06a1a41a1f4d88e120/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:48:56.355Z Consistent, medically certified dying declarations may independently sustain a murder conviction despite hostile family testimony. https://lawlens.in/stories/reopening-ndps-evidence-is-permissible-but-chemical-reports-require-proof-of-an-unbroken-c-cc8aa4caa7844866836f62242dfa3541/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:48:39.478Z Reopening NDPS evidence is permissible, but chemical reports require proof of an unbroken chain of custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/bihar-dgp-told-to-ensure-sanction-and-firearm-expert-reports-before-arms-act-charge-sheets-ff00c2345a0641a5b5ef46aa2bfe1420/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:48:38.778Z Bihar DGP told to ensure sanction and firearm-expert reports before Arms Act charge-sheetsvetica https://lawlens.in/stories/gratuity-authority-cannot-decide-principal-employers-liability-for-contract-workers-suprem-c0cb837dd17d4369b3302ea9c3c00712/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:45:46.195Z Gratuity authority cannot decide principal employer’s liability for contract workers, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prima-facie-charge-sheet-ordinarily-bars-quashing-based-on-disputed-defence-evidence-77fd10836bdd4f46894f0ddb78ab5e91/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:29:57.205Z A prima facie charge-sheet ordinarily bars quashing based on disputed defence evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/amended-second-schedule-mandates-5-lakh-compensation-for-fatal-accidents-under-section-163-ea73555c440f42b4b7e04a9b081ac527/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:29:25.735Z Amended Second Schedule mandates ₹5 lakh compensation for fatal accidents under Section 163A. https://lawlens.in/stories/routine-bureaucratic-file-movement-does-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-condoning-the-75eede99c1d94c288ca0c3e95418f32b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:18:57.210Z Routine bureaucratic file movement does not constitute sufficient cause for condoning the State’s delayed appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/bureaucratic-lethargy-without-a-specific-bona-fide-impediment-does-not-constitute-sufficie-a9e9235a57324cb48884e15b7916a77e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:18:54.575Z Bureaucratic lethargy without a specific bona fide impediment does not constitute sufficient cause for condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-on-special-grounds-remains-subject-to-the-basic-eligibility-conditions-under-rule-c9b0425bc8df4e5e96f4234506482bfd/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:18:51.475Z Transfer on special grounds remains subject to the basic eligibility conditions under Rule 3 of the 2015 Transfer Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/ownership-of-agricultural-land-within-a-control-area-does-not-authorise-construction-witho-2963644607bb4073a152f17b99d868f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:18:50.859Z Ownership of agricultural land within a control area does not authorise construction without statutory permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/governmental-bureaucratic-delay-absent-demonstrated-diligence-does-not-constitute-sufficie-52a9e188bca44b35b11a99506078470b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:18:30.501Z Governmental bureaucratic delay, absent demonstrated diligence, does not constitute sufficient cause for condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-cannot-reverse-acquittal-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-a-possible-one-cbbb913307824445bf827bc965da6b57/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:11:05.745Z Appellate courts cannot reverse acquittal where the trial court’s view is a possible one. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-contraband-was-recovered-from-a-co-accused-and-was-below-commer-26cb720daa9345828a212ff5ecdb6bf9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T10:09:08.238Z Regular bail granted where contraband was recovered from a co-accused and was below commercial quantity. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-remitted-by-an-indian-permanent-establishment-to-its-foreign-head-office-requires-89274949b1d241e180905dcab3b77e72/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:58:44.567Z Interest remitted by an Indian permanent establishment to its foreign head office requires TDS compliance for deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-24-2-does-not-entitle-a-foreign-companys-indian-pe-to-domestic-company-tax-rates-882785dd11e24b36a5d5c55f0e8f36b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:49:39.672Z Article 24(2) does not entitle a foreign company’s Indian PE to domestic-company tax rates. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-foreign-companys-higher-tax-rate-does-not-violate-the-dtaas-non-discrimination-clause-a99420f495864bce91dfd93d7a82ad10/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:49:36.363Z A foreign company’s higher tax rate does not violate the DTAA’s non-discrimination clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-remitted-by-an-indian-pe-to-its-foreign-head-office-requires-tds-non-compliance-b-7f7d803ba01c431f94e768c88d80b659/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:49:33.007Z Interest remitted by an Indian PE to its foreign head office requires TDS; non-compliance bars deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-remitted-by-a-foreign-banks-indian-pe-to-its-head-office-requires-tds-to-secure-d-0fde247f310b42cf903d4c87cc5cc427/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:49:14.499Z Interest remitted by a foreign bank’s Indian PE to its head office requires TDS to secure deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/legal-heirs-cannot-claim-pension-or-compassionate-appointment-when-the-deceased-casual-lab-8e0ce8e9146c464790036abac3111417/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:39:58.741Z Legal heirs cannot claim pension or compassionate appointment when the deceased casual labourer was never regularized. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reasoned-order-complying-with-tribunal-directions-does-not-constitute-contempt-merely-be-7136522e657b4004acaa7113498d7254/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:39:53.295Z A reasoned order complying with tribunal directions does not constitute contempt merely because it is allegedly erroneous. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-clear-mandatory-examination-after-six-chances-and-extended-probation-justifies-05286a024b504c17a4d68acd2a2f810f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:39:52.977Z Failure to clear mandatory examination after six chances and extended probation justifies termination without further opportunity. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-acquisition-claimants-are-entitled-to-15-additional-interest-on-market-value-from-dis-c97a48d0997843e0bea2faf8876b15e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:39:05.343Z Land acquisition claimants are entitled to 15% additional interest on market value from dispossession until Section 4 notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/bonnard-principle-protects-public-interest-criticism-as-calcutta-high-court-lifts-ex-parte-361ee0cb52814ea78252a1a1fcbd36a8/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:38:59.125Z Bonnard principle protects public-interest criticism as Calcutta High Court lifts ex parte gag order on influencer’s warnings about heavy metals in Zandu product https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-authorities-must-adjudicate-alleged-illegal-construction-under-section-218-by-a-818d019c075f449da20d34e2501da55e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:18:57.240Z Municipal authorities must adjudicate alleged illegal construction under Section 218 by a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-for-pain-suffering-and-future-treatment-may-be-enhanced-where-medical-evidenc-b0d086feb54b48a6bad01e2adc1e3e1f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T09:09:16.142Z Compensation for pain, suffering, and future treatment may be enhanced where medical evidence establishes grievous injuries and continuing needs. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cancelled-after-judge-ignored-prior-high-court-rejection-and-wrongly-recorded-clean-a-e14c0d9c61aa4b37aa0bf580d6de2743/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:58:54.504Z Bail cancelled after judge ignored prior High Court rejection and wrongly recorded clean antecedents; Patna High Court refers matter for disciplinary action https://lawlens.in/stories/evidence-based-deletion-of-section-68-additions-involves-no-substantial-question-of-law-d1193fcebfcd42c6bc355868f52aead9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:49:05.092Z Evidence-based deletion of Section 68 additions involves no substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-sales-are-accepted-and-books-unrejected-corresponding-purchases-cannot-be-disallowed-410fb64b533c4bb3bd441999e2da3c8e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:48:59.049Z Where sales are accepted and books unrejected, corresponding purchases cannot be disallowed entirely under Section 69C. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-260a-permits-no-interference-with-tribunals-factual-findings-absent-perversity-or-1303eb41327e4b488b553b950c273d04/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:48:54.188Z Section 260A permits no interference with Tribunal’s factual findings absent perversity or a substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/acceptance-of-monetary-compensation-in-lieu-of-employment-bars-subsequent-compassionate-ap-519a4c88e9be456294595a84d2214b9b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:39:55.329Z Acceptance of monetary compensation in lieu of employment bars subsequent compassionate appointment claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/gratuity-may-be-forfeited-upon-termination-for-employment-related-misconduct-constituting-440dfedb1b05422a995252d6ed9281e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:39:51.869Z Gratuity may be forfeited upon termination for employment-related misconduct constituting an offence involving moral turpitude. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-prosecution-cannot-continue-where-general-allegations-disclose-none-of-the-all-5ef4b0b8fb8f41ce93b36c0015e237b3/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:39:43.909Z Matrimonial prosecution cannot continue where general allegations disclose none of the alleged offences’ essential ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-against-relatives-quashed-where-matrimonial-complaint-disclosed-no-pr-928333ff1bd74a79a4316e49f3c1c1e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:39:37.202Z Criminal proceedings against relatives quashed where matrimonial complaint disclosed no prima facie offence against them. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-arbitral-award-based-on-no-evidence-is-vitiated-by-patent-illegality-786ecbb6775b47db8def636b61eea6e4/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:39:25.270Z An arbitral award based on no evidence is vitiated by patent illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-against-matrimonial-relatives-without-specific-involvement-e0e6b8318f0049029df89f9b851ab7b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:39:22.502Z General and omnibus allegations against matrimonial relatives, without specific involvement, warrant quashing of prosecution under Section 498A. https://lawlens.in/stories/town-vending-committee-must-determine-vending-zone-status-and-vendor-authorization-after-h-f70732024dcd4cf4a339feb993ed5180/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:39:16.553Z Town Vending Committee must determine vending-zone status and vendor authorization after hearing all interested parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/full-restitution-of-withdrawn-public-funds-rendered-continued-criminal-prosecution-an-abus-fc517b2268774ce6bd79610bb7c68a0c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:38:41.298Z Full restitution of withdrawn public funds rendered continued criminal prosecution an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-events-cannot-constitute-an-error-apparent-warranting-review-60d540c7ff5d4e69847c1dcac81cba73/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:24:28.504Z Subsequent events cannot constitute an error apparent warranting review. https://lawlens.in/stories/retrenchment-compensation-under-section-25f-was-limited-to-continuous-service-from-1990-to-c917440d762e4739bce5b30b4f81d2f7/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:19:50.797Z Retrenchment compensation under Section 25F was limited to continuous service from 1990 to 1993, not 18 years. https://lawlens.in/stories/officiating-headmasters-entitled-to-salary-arrears-from-date-of-taking-charge-not-just-thr-295eadee68505acca53fbcee526efb84/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:19:10.534Z Officiating headmasters entitled to salary arrears from date of taking charge, not just three years: Allahabad High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/gram-panchayat-cannot-directly-order-eviction-under-section-56-it-must-refer-encroachment-45045922ef92404091c987f7592cb73c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:10:30.238Z Gram Panchayat cannot directly order eviction under Section 56; it must refer encroachment to revenue authorities. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-service-is-proportionate-for-proven-government-fund-misappropriation-involvin-715cb5530478460ab7e8d45460291ab9/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T08:08:41.150Z Removal from service is proportionate for proven government-fund misappropriation involving forged receipts and challans. https://lawlens.in/stories/acp-macp-benefit-claims-must-be-pursued-through-the-prescribed-grievance-mechanism-under-t-f69c5dc1aa194899bfb98669209cce3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:58:30.519Z ACP/MACP benefit claims must be pursued through the prescribed grievance mechanism under the 2019 Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-for-fraudulent-withdrawals-is-sustainable-where-charges-are-proved-through-a-fai-be9fa4f2c7084c379b9d1dced6448999/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:58:25.828Z Dismissal for fraudulent withdrawals is sustainable where charges are proved through a fair departmental enquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-intervention-was-declined-for-failure-to-exhaust-the-statutory-appellate-remedy-a5c653c30feb4e8abf449f60387b9881/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:48:03.068Z Writ intervention was declined for failure to exhaust the statutory appellate remedy. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-petitioners-representation-after-hearing-her-within-60-days-27f6dc7d37f94776bafdafcc05b11072/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:39:42.095Z Authorities must decide the petitioner’s representation after hearing her within 60 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/withdrawal-of-the-impugned-notice-satisfied-the-petitioners-grievance-warranting-disposal-5bcbec6bc59f44d98109ac575bfe6aca/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:33:30.862Z Withdrawal of the impugned notice satisfied the petitioner’s grievance, warranting disposal of contempt proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-an-unmarried-deceased-half-the-income-is-deductible-where-claimants-are-not-wholly-dep-0f41d5401ff84760a5d57fb9b566fd30/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:29:52.567Z For an unmarried deceased, half the income is deductible where claimants are not wholly dependent. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-antecedents-alone-cannot-justify-denial-of-bail-where-other-factors-favour-releas-13abba5212f34939a02ed6de90535ca6/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:29:46.598Z Criminal antecedents alone cannot justify denial of bail where other factors favour release. https://lawlens.in/stories/demolition-proceedings-against-an-alleged-non-owner-are-unsustainable-authorities-must-ide-84482ec4996d455a942e6dedc34fba32/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:29:33.336Z Demolition proceedings against an alleged non-owner are unsustainable; authorities must identify and notify the actual responsible owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-objectively-reconsider-blacklisting-representations-and-pass-a-reasoned-o-21d5582c4a434e40845b445b2d3ab334/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:29:31.535Z Authorities must objectively reconsider blacklisting representations and pass a reasoned order after hearing where necessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-to-co-accused-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-the-principal-sexual-as-354d53541cbb49a4bed84b7caa865670/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:29:31.264Z Regular bail granted to co-accused after charge-sheet filing where the principal sexual-assault allegation targeted another accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-limitation-begins-upon-refusal-to-act-on-an-arbitration-notice-not-the-underlyi-aac1768f03094c0ab892df8ef9b84e2a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:24:10.398Z Section 11 limitation begins upon refusal to act on an arbitration notice, not the underlying claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/once-msefc-statutory-arbitration-commences-courts-cannot-appoint-a-parallel-contractual-ar-b71d2225f3fc495eafa02576ec44eb37/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:24:04.783Z Once MSEFC statutory arbitration commences, courts cannot appoint a parallel contractual arbitrator under Section 11. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-offences-may-be-quashed-on-settlement-where-injuries-are-simple-and-convi-b2b94a6c2df44713a38d7056f38edd44/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:23:19.425Z Non-compoundable offences may be quashed on settlement where injuries are simple and conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-offences-after-genuine-settlement-where-41606fffc0f2441c9a03fa7cd47aa71e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:23:02.987Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable matrimonial offences after genuine settlement where conviction is unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-cannot-lie-where-the-authority-complied-with-directions-to-consider-the-represent-ed4e4dd18e824add90d304a7a2e3c924/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:23:02.513Z Contempt cannot lie where the authority complied with directions to consider the representation; merits remain open. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-power-under-section-528-bnss-permits-quashing-of-cross-firs-settled-privately-9ab7682f476243a9a6b16217a6ace66b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:22:59.301Z Inherent power under Section 528 BNSS permits quashing of cross-FIRs settled privately. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-powers-under-section-528-bnss-permit-quashing-criminal-proceedings-after-amicable-86d4ea16cf4b4e52a1e2d4fd042839ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:22:58.970Z Inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS permit quashing criminal proceedings after amicable settlement of private disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-renewal-of-a-fixed-term-contract-is-excluded-from-retrenchment-under-section-2-oo-bb-r-fa0c74c8cdd3460ba055a2b63cde2c3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:18:01.583Z Non-renewal of a fixed-term contract is excluded from retrenchment under Section 2(oo)(bb), rendering Section 25-F inapplicable. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-prosecution-witness-attributes-no-specific-role-or-injury-a-55ff056e5cdb49efbad24f145c5fb755/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:17:58.433Z Regular bail granted where the prosecution witness attributes no specific role or injury and incarceration is prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-under-senior-citizens-act-abate-on-senior-citizens-death-heirs-must-seek-civil-013dbb94adda4732852d2a04030f96a1/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:17:55.588Z Proceedings under Senior Citizens Act abate on senior citizen’s death; heirs must seek civil remedy: Punjab & Haryana HC https://lawlens.in/stories/grant-in-aid-entitlement-must-be-determined-by-posts-pre-policy-sanction-not-merely-appoin-c3ade0a920414604a1cbdd6ed467e369/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:17:42.466Z Grant-in-aid entitlement must be determined by posts’ pre-policy sanction, not merely appointment dates. https://lawlens.in/stories/valid-drug-licence-and-small-codeine-quantity-warranted-bail-in-the-ndps-prosecution-37e30df4a3e042ef8b79ee591dc6d0a5/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:17:34.482Z Valid drug licence and small codeine quantity warranted bail in the NDPS prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-appeals-disposed-with-liberty-to-seek-review-or-recall-merits-left-open-8d69a753c7134475a3f9fd0004fbdcc3/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:11:08.934Z Writ appeals disposed with liberty to seek review or recall; merits left open. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-lease-renewal-applications-in-accordance-with-the-agreements-renew-a5026a4c8f7f4f35a916f0a53e506a9b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:10:56.064Z Authorities must decide lease-renewal applications in accordance with the agreement’s renewal clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-consider-exceptional-circumstances-renders-a-section-148-ni-act-deposit-conditi-9990d7107d7940208ea00b61eb750c05/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:10:51.819Z Failure to consider exceptional circumstances renders a Section 148 NI Act deposit condition unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/rti-penalty-requires-adequate-hearing-and-a-specific-finding-of-deliberate-or-mala-fide-no-bdc9958f891747349350a6fd529501e5/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:10:50.333Z RTI penalty requires adequate hearing and a specific finding of deliberate or mala fide non-compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-directed-to-hand-over-two-alternative-shops-within-30-days-after-petitioners-a-c564d8084cd6429fa5a1d74b7f24597f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:10:46.750Z Authorities directed to hand over two alternative shops within 30 days after petitioner’s application. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-land-rights-application-must-be-decided-on-merits-within-60-days-without-prejudgin-a448039d345347ad8593e023991f8ac3/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:10:44.511Z Pending land-rights application must be decided on merits within 60 days, without prejudging entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/employment-secured-through-forged-educational-documents-remains-void-ab-initio-despite-pro-9b2eab88e59846c8a46461b20208d77f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:08:48.238Z Employment secured through forged educational documents remains void ab initio despite prolonged service. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-review-cannot-reopen-merits-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-face-of-the-record-ba89bbee394649bdb3bfb23021a21566/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:08:30.047Z A review cannot reopen merits absent an error apparent on the face of the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-invite-objections-under-order-xxii-rule-10-is-harmless-absent-substantial-preju-cbfd68f2f7e148e785ce67392a3ace0f/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:08:24.943Z Failure to invite objections under Order XXII Rule 10 is harmless absent substantial prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-a-statutory-minimum-courts-may-substitute-imprisonment-with-till-rising-of-court-se-1a53e3dad8724843a2da3bfce5d40ea8/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:07:26.254Z Absent a statutory minimum, courts may substitute imprisonment with till-rising-of-court sentence and enhanced fine. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-government-entity-cannot-raise-belated-blacklisting-allegations-to-avoid-payment-for-com-7b0ca9a7b2924072a5bed9619682fb95/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:02:16.426Z A government entity cannot raise belated blacklisting allegations to avoid payment for completed contractual work. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-matrimonial-fir-under-section-528-bnss-following-amicable-settlement-f4ec0fb0730047f3b610dab5856aa4a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T07:01:45.872Z High Court may quash matrimonial FIR under Section 528 BNSS following amicable settlement of private disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reopen-concluded-issues-absent-a-patent-error-apparent-on-the-f-26daab40f5424baf86de6984951d4790/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:59:03.370Z Review jurisdiction cannot reopen concluded issues absent a patent error apparent on the face of the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/wakf-board-cannot-override-final-civil-court-and-land-tribunal-rulings-merely-through-a-ga-199506477c7841039031781b3f05a29a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:58:56.245Z Wakf Board cannot override final civil-court and Land Tribunal rulings merely through a Gazette listing, Karnataka High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/collectors-supervisory-role-does-not-confer-jurisdiction-to-adjudicate-a-markfed-transport-0aa6611b60af430490bedc4a115afe16/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:58:56.160Z Collector’s supervisory role does not confer jurisdiction to adjudicate a MARKFED transporter’s contractual liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/finding-on-a-will-in-final-decree-proceedings-is-appealable-as-a-decree-not-under-article-a84e974a684846859f2557e6d234221b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:58:52.992Z Finding on a Will in final-decree proceedings is appealable as a decree, not under Article 227, rules Karnataka HC https://lawlens.in/stories/section-5-of-the-limitation-act-must-be-construed-liberally-to-prevent-meritorious-appeals-4801d604642f4cbe854fe599c21557ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:58:50.527Z Section 5 of the Limitation Act must be construed liberally to prevent meritorious appeals being rejected on technicalities. https://lawlens.in/stories/forcibly-disrobing-a-child-with-sexual-intent-constitutes-sexual-assault-under-section-7-p-48a2fc55066540ed8eb6cd99afc04d3e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:39:12.603Z Forcibly disrobing a child with sexual intent constitutes sexual assault under Section 7 POCSO. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-for-electricity-theft-does-not-bar-assessment-of-unauthorised-use-under-section-be65e390baec4cfc8254ff7d5da78954/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:34:05.138Z Acquittal for electricity theft does not bar assessment of unauthorised use under Section 126. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-passed-without-effective-hearing-after-unserved-notice-violates-natural-justice-40bf7074831242648a8d3214f2a43c1b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:33:59.844Z An order passed without effective hearing after unserved notice violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-allotment-can-be-directed-under-a-withdrawn-scheme-claims-must-be-pursued-before-the-mu-df80fea43b8442a49ed59cfaa52e9a95/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:33:57.422Z No allotment can be directed under a withdrawn scheme; claims must be pursued before the municipal authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-bidder-must-satisfy-prescribed-turnover-criteria-for-the-participating-unit-turnove-8de10e6b5ead4939b09036e05d66c582/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:33:54.633Z Tender bidder must satisfy prescribed turnover criteria for the participating unit; turnover from other units cannot cure deficiency. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-admitted-partition-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-want-of-a-formal-partition-deed-9e03395ee81f49e48982cc906c25c54d/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:33:44.125Z An admitted partition cannot be rejected solely for want of a formal partition deed. https://lawlens.in/stories/stray-dog-death-compensation-claims-must-be-decided-by-a-reasoned-order-after-hearing-34b37bf39b66453aad396f1574261554/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:32:30.762Z Stray-dog death compensation claims must be decided by a reasoned order after hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-satisfy-the-compensation-award-first-and-recover-it-from-the-owner-for-an-unl-da86c6b1b93d4adbad86f4d9e2363f27/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:32:02.046Z Insurer must satisfy the compensation award first and recover it from the owner for an unlicensed driver. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-order-based-on-outdated-posting-details-is-vitiated-by-non-application-of-mind-1c5ee4cac9204286a5defff936ff4346/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:31:41.784Z Transfer order based on outdated posting details is vitiated by non-application of mind. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-under-the-ndps-act-where-recovered-contraband-was-below-commercial-qu-3702b2fd534d4d6e99d9dd7ea8c7ede8/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:31:41.695Z Regular bail granted under the NDPS Act where recovered contraband was below commercial quantity and trial would be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-37-ndps-rigours-do-not-apply-to-below-commercial-quantity-possession-regular-bail-6ff89b5269404d98849adf85f94412cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:31:35.438Z Section 37 NDPS rigours do not apply to below-commercial-quantity possession; regular bail granted. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-considering-prolonged-custody-charge-sheet-filing-and-disposed-crimin-e8bd9af4f3fa4ecab2650b6ece08123b/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:31:28.455Z Regular bail granted considering prolonged custody, charge-sheet filing, and disposed criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/with-four-dependants-only-one-fourth-of-the-deceaseds-income-is-deductible-for-personal-ex-1ecb82fa85144d7ab56e3c7c32c9d555/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:31:23.107Z With four dependants, only one-fourth of the deceased’s income is deductible for personal expenses. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-revenue-findings-on-customary-access-will-not-be-disturbed-in-writ-jurisdiction-90b84b82f27845678fa547215bd1c7a1/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:28:58.823Z Concurrent revenue findings on customary access will not be disturbed in writ jurisdiction absent patent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquisition-sustained-despite-invalid-urgency-invocation-with-compensation-recalculated-un-7f63110cff0f43248f53ac5571ab7fc8/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:27:32.801Z Acquisition sustained despite invalid urgency invocation, with compensation recalculated under the 2013 Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproved-private-investigation-reports-cannot-discredit-disability-certificates-without-ho-77667b2b396b42b2a20e68471892715c/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:27:27.690Z Unproved private investigation reports cannot discredit disability certificates without hospital records. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-pre-regularization-part-time-or-daily-wage-service-counts-as-qualifying-service-d4770bf2f3714cd792bb59a2b0bc6ec5/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:27:27.533Z Continuous pre-regularization part-time or daily-wage service counts as qualifying service for pensionary benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/prisoner-transfer-is-warranted-to-protect-an-inmates-safety-after-an-assault-within-jail-60bd87a3fc0d425fb4871cd1091db690/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:27:09.173Z Prisoner transfer is warranted to protect an inmate’s safety after an assault within jail. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-liability-cannot-be-imposed-vicariously-on-bar-office-bearers-absent-proof-of-ind-879d1ad9c26e4f47bcfa6ffe8afa956e/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:24:11.189Z Contempt liability cannot be imposed vicariously on Bar office-bearers absent proof of individual wilful disobedience. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-alleged-receipt-of-misappropriated-funds-lacked-documentary-corroborati-41b848b38ea643d9a593c62a20e083bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:10:49.369Z Bail granted where alleged receipt of misappropriated funds lacked documentary corroboration after charge-sheet filing. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-remains-liable-when-negligent-vehicle-operation-causes-fatal-wall-collapse-without-e358b4e88a7a44ceb99b83fa35a5f715/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:10:47.558Z Insurer remains liable when negligent vehicle operation causes fatal wall collapse without direct collision. https://lawlens.in/stories/temporary-private-employment-warrants-a-25-future-prospects-addition-not-30-f36454bc3b7943e1aa2ef327ae1e1115/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:10:44.272Z Temporary private employment warrants a 25% future-prospects addition, not 30%. https://lawlens.in/stories/minor-discrepancies-regarding-the-incidents-location-do-not-discredit-consistent-victim-te-1d42bb3cef9b43a7925a8c3f2feb2d76/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T06:10:44.245Z Minor discrepancies regarding the incident’s location do not discredit consistent victim testimony corroborated by medical evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-time-barred-gst-appeal-cannot-be-mechanically-rejected-condonation-requires-a-reasoned-q-902ffc9886594facaea53d05e5ddbd4a/ LawLens en 2026-09-22T05:04:26.317Z A time-barred GST appeal cannot be mechanically rejected; condonation requires a reasoned quasi-judicial order after hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-the-right-to-sue-survives-to-surviving-co-plaintiffs-alone-substitution-under-rule-3-6e2f443d2e894192b577698665ab2741/ LawLens en 2026-09-21T18:48:26.722Z Where the right to sue survives to surviving co-plaintiffs alone, substitution under Rule 3 is unnecessary.