https://lawlens.in/stories/legal-representatives-of-a-legatee-must-seek-letters-of-administration-not-probate-28935a4fa1474d54971558c2070fb0fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:01:48.718Z Legal representatives of a legatee must seek letters of administration, not probate. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-be-assessed-with-reference-to-the-claimants-avocation-not-medic-d8ddd356a18144899447588067d2fa2e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:43:30.253Z Functional disability must be assessed with reference to the claimant’s avocation, not medical disability alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-probate-filing-does-not-invalidate-a-duly-proved-will-absent-genuine-suspicious-ci-684cff5ba7634d2daaff52be4f242fe3/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:39:08.752Z Delayed probate filing does not invalidate a duly proved Will absent genuine suspicious circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subordinate-office-cannot-confer-territorial-jurisdiction-where-no-part-of-the-cause-of-e666d018102c47399e7de34ff0414bcf/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:37:32.690Z A subordinate office cannot confer territorial jurisdiction where no part of the cause of action arose there. https://lawlens.in/stories/admission-of-a-document-does-not-concede-the-truth-of-its-contents-clarification-is-permis-44d64d90929a4149813c67c92d2174de/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:36:39.548Z Admission of a document does not concede the truth of its contents; clarification is permissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-cannot-adjudicate-disputed-title-or-declare-land-government-property-w-9381078235084ceeb1b9b9ced53c760b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:31:22.969Z Revenue authorities cannot adjudicate disputed title or declare land Government property without hearing affected claimants. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-stigmatic-contractual-termination-without-departmental-enquiry-is-invalid-and-requires-r-5a51de45bf734183996eaa11e1708442/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:30:32.448Z A stigmatic contractual termination without departmental enquiry is invalid and requires reinstatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-filing-applications-under-sections-7-1-and-7-2-cannot-be-condoned-f88e44ce53414498939c474143431a1a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T16:40:21.669Z Delay in filing applications under Sections 7(1) and 7(2) cannot be condoned. https://lawlens.in/stories/telangana-high-court-disqualifies-brs-mla-for-contesting-lok-sabha-election-on-inc-ticket-0143f54f26504105b3bad6f2480370f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T16:36:37.775Z Telangana High Court disqualifies BRS MLA for contesting Lok Sabha election on INC ticket, retrospectively from nomination date https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-declines-to-reopen-indias-yog-equestrian-selection-despite-earlier-minute-e2b17d5ce092496483afdc36551141a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T16:28:37.523Z Delhi High Court declines to reopen India’s YOG equestrian selection despite earlier minutes naming petitioner, urges EFI to clarify selection rules https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-caste-based-abuse-allegations-prima-facie-sustain-sc-st-act-prosecution-threshold-26bba058556a4382a3181c7c9f81b618/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T16:26:30.747Z Specific caste-based abuse allegations prima facie sustain SC/ST Act prosecution; threshold quashing is impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-substitute-expert-sporting-assessments-absent-arbitrariness-perversity-mala-df43cfd483f94d1a8101b954a1988703/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T16:15:52.270Z Courts cannot substitute expert sporting assessments absent arbitrariness, perversity, mala fides, or illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-thermally-conductive-wrappers-claimed-flame-barrier-function-cannot-be-inferred-from-con-99699fe97e5d44e68f0aeeea5c5e9392/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:56:44.994Z A thermally conductive wrapper’s claimed flame-barrier function cannot be inferred from conductivity alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-section-13-b-2-cooling-off-period-is-discretionary-and-may-be-waived-where-reconciliat-eaf3c992f24b45aabc2b06348ad7c8f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:40:08.236Z The Section 13-B(2) cooling-off period is discretionary and may be waived where reconciliation is futile. https://lawlens.in/stories/maximum-50-penalty-under-section-4a-3-b-upheld-for-unjustified-delay-in-paying-compensatio-bc20c7427e0e44af8fdab934ecb1a642/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:35:53.070Z Maximum 50% penalty under Section 4A(3)(b) upheld for unjustified delay in paying compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-high-court-quashes-preventive-detention-of-alleged-drug-peddler-over-vague-allegations-d614d30a3d164ebab341b33d03366dce/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:32:06.054Z J&K High Court quashes preventive detention of alleged drug peddler over vague allegations, says ordinary law was adequate https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-must-not-substitute-their-view-on-interim-injunctions-absent-perversity-o-8f349f3015174a81a734efc43077a875/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:29:29.691Z Appellate courts must not substitute their view on interim injunctions absent perversity or legal error. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fence-sitting-waitlisted-candidate-cannot-claim-appointment-through-negative-equality-ag-ee70b29fd47c4c2f9d3261073c53fba8/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:29:22.930Z A fence-sitting waitlisted candidate cannot claim appointment through negative equality against lower-ranked appointees. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-co-accused-confessions-were-the-sole-incriminating-material-and-investi-4f7a41bf178f4a548748aa70992de671/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:29:16.547Z Bail granted where co-accused confessions were the sole incriminating material and investigation was complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/acting-beyond-delegated-banking-authority-constitutes-misconduct-despite-absence-or-subseq-3d8f930291bf4c3fa79b3fac3f309ff7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:29:03.917Z Acting beyond delegated banking authority constitutes misconduct despite absence or subsequent recovery of financial loss. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-directed-consideration-of-prior-service-required-relaxation-of-educational-qualifica-2ae94891d87247b0822e6e8c8b3ca44e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:28:55.861Z Court-directed consideration of prior service required relaxation of educational qualifications for the petitioner. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-closed-where-prescribed-fresh-applications-were-not-filed-with-libert-c35cd9f88d8d4b6e97a45ec29551788f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:28:49.877Z Contempt proceedings closed where prescribed fresh applications were not filed, with liberty to reapply. https://lawlens.in/stories/permissive-possession-cannot-mature-into-adverse-title-without-clear-proof-of-hostile-anim-2e81f1ea43ad4ed48ec65b2481da6bd5/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:23:48.533Z Permissive possession cannot mature into adverse title without clear proof of hostile animus. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-courts-apparent-factual-error-warrants-quashing-and-fresh-adjudication-of-the-legal-39408b40816943ef87f8d4632c9ef839/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:23:39.791Z Trial court’s apparent factual error warrants quashing and fresh adjudication of the legal-representative application. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-xxxix-rule-10-permits-recovery-only-of-admitted-dues-not-disputed-mesne-profits-85d2e698f8934d2e82d18446bafaa030/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:20:56.505Z Order XXXIX Rule 10 permits recovery only of admitted dues, not disputed mesne profits. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-138-notice-must-specifically-demand-the-dishonoured-cheque-amount-omission-is-fata-005073cb74764b1c9e9e8e785c08309a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:20:47.214Z Section 138 notice must specifically demand the dishonoured cheque amount; omission is fatal. https://lawlens.in/stories/expiry-of-a-contractual-term-creates-no-enforceable-right-to-renewal-or-reinstatement-6bac53cf9a95473fa5108f2e720c8e2b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:19:58.494Z Expiry of a contractual term creates no enforceable right to renewal or reinstatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-of-a-contractual-employee-without-departmental-inquiry-is-legally-un-a6d95e6d148b4eff998d9ae84bd6bc3b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:19:41.472Z Stigmatic termination of a contractual employee without departmental inquiry is legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-section-151-authorization-and-accuseds-possession-warrants-acquittal-unde-5a79974e90e24db68ec2cfcbf5b5a6ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:14:41.965Z Failure to prove Section 151 authorization and accused’s possession warrants acquittal under Section 135. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-transferred-admitted-first-appeal-retains-its-original-status-and-is-not-barred-by-limit-b746e69e861c4dd58e4860c3536f799d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:14:38.603Z A transferred admitted first appeal retains its original status and is not barred by limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/five-year-unexplained-delay-in-substituting-legal-heirs-warrants-refusal-to-set-aside-abat-8257b41198854df09eb07e9497ff988e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:14:38.507Z Five-year unexplained delay in substituting legal heirs warrants refusal to set aside abatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-stays-arbitration-over-navy-shipbuilding-contract-holding-governments-nat-5ab16f1ee74245aca49a01da1d48b108/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:14:21.438Z Delhi High Court stays arbitration over Navy shipbuilding contract, holding government’s national-security decision prima facie non-arbitrable https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-against-an-interim-construction-order-becomes-infructuous-once-the-construction-e5b7910867e840a0a52ac610b83bdc27/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:10:49.560Z An appeal against an interim construction order becomes infructuous once the construction is completed. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-126-assessment-is-invalid-when-initiated-solely-on-an-audit-report-without-inspect-4c1341d1f29846ebbd924c52b0191f8a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:10:38.793Z Section 126 assessment is invalid when initiated solely on an audit report without inspection. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-representations-must-be-decided-independently-when-mala-fides-are-alleged-against-5d796a92cdaa4919b5da1b47b5c61e40/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:08:36.007Z Transfer representations must be decided independently when mala fides are alleged against the issuing officer. https://lawlens.in/stories/discharge-with-superannuation-benefits-includes-entitlement-to-earned-leave-encashment-und-58a0d1734b8d4620b34a7c009d859ecb/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:08:32.880Z Discharge with superannuation benefits includes entitlement to earned-leave encashment under applicable service regulations. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-in-a-promotional-cadre-is-fixed-at-appointment-later-qualification-does-not-rest-e12b6b89ccac49dd8f8aaca29e95b1cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:08:29.759Z Seniority in a promotional cadre is fixed at appointment; later qualification does not restore prior seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-under-order-vii-rule-11-based-on-disputed-factual-defences-6bfa61a559b8474e934eb3dafe923d1c/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T15:04:01.321Z A plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 based on disputed factual defences. https://lawlens.in/stories/issues-finally-decided-by-a-coordinate-bench-cannot-be-re-agitated-between-the-same-partie-e7d26ffdf3154a1e8ec700617bb252fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:59:22.314Z Issues finally decided by a coordinate bench cannot be re-agitated between the same parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-beyond-section-34-3-s-outer-limit-cannot-be-condoned-for-administrative-processing-o-aa1fdb283b774f2388f82b58164f415d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:52:31.811Z Delay beyond Section 34(3)’s outer limit cannot be condoned for administrative processing or settlement efforts. https://lawlens.in/stories/probate-courts-lack-jurisdiction-to-determine-title-or-the-testators-authority-to-bequeath-6ef1573fc35f4f878942f971897162f5/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:52:28.712Z Probate courts lack jurisdiction to determine title or the testator’s authority to bequeath property. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-34-review-cannot-substitute-a-plausible-arbitral-interpretation-or-quantification-b16a880b1c5848319cfed682c8c83c2a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:52:13.301Z Section 34 review cannot substitute a plausible arbitral interpretation or quantification with another view. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-pay-third-party-compensation-despite-an-invalid-licence-with-recovery-limited-1dfd5a08e79f48e0823144fdaf7c4ec2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:44:54.295Z Insurer must pay third-party compensation despite an invalid licence, with recovery limited to the vehicle owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-municipal-committees-executive-officer-cannot-institute-an-appeal-without-specific-autho-a407d37a79f94a8db70354324145c7fc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:44:44.739Z A Municipal Committee’s Executive Officer cannot institute an appeal without specific authorization by resolution. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-haryana-hc-condones-5-831-day-delay-in-land-acquisition-appeal-but-denies-interest-31ee117a50a04b3fb24f8200f647ec3b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:44:41.353Z Punjab & Haryana HC condones 5,831-day delay in land acquisition appeal, but denies interest and statutory benefits for the delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/expert-determinations-of-qualification-equivalence-warrant-judicial-deference-absent-mala-481781763014480c8280230ce192f393/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:39:15.402Z Expert determinations of qualification equivalence warrant judicial deference absent mala fides or patent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prolonged-consensual-relationship-absent-coercion-may-warrant-quashing-rape-proceedings-b40a47ce674241dfae15503b4fd4f457/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:34:33.503Z A prolonged consensual relationship absent coercion may warrant quashing rape proceedings under Section 482 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-attestation-of-an-agreement-to-sell-without-criminal-participation-attracts-no-crimin-b90f760c2e4549ada993eaffacfd85be/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:34:23.390Z Mere attestation of an agreement to sell, without criminal participation, attracts no criminal liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-offences-under-section-482-crpc-after-am-aedc11cb02544b6685bd32095c89b0c0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:28:36.665Z High Court may quash non-compoundable matrimonial offences under Section 482 CrPC after amicable settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-proceedings-under-section-482-crpc-afte-c351f8a92b4e45cca9a5211698544e69/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:28:30.412Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable matrimonial proceedings under Section 482 CrPC after amicable settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-offences-under-section-482-crpc-after-pa-f22b4ba762f24e999fa2e8e162dd8a6d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:28:14.601Z High Court may quash non-compoundable matrimonial offences under Section 482 CrPC after parties amicably settle. https://lawlens.in/stories/amicable-settlement-of-personal-compoundable-offences-warrants-quashing-of-criminal-procee-56ede14bf8444b9a936f7cb4062f6ae3/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:28:14.383Z Amicable settlement of personal compoundable offences warrants quashing of criminal proceedings when victims withdraw prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-examine-the-available-truck-driver-precludes-attributing-contributory-negligenc-b930e46de36b44c5aafd252ae832746e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:23:00.146Z Failure to examine the available truck driver precludes attributing contributory negligence to the deceased. https://lawlens.in/stories/co-operative-society-registration-requires-at-least-ten-eligible-persons-from-different-fa-aa251d5901014daca7be129db61a6c77/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:19:47.828Z Co-operative society registration requires at least ten eligible persons from different families. https://lawlens.in/stories/pil-challenging-fair-price-shop-allotments-is-not-maintainable-where-the-control-order-pro-0b01cc68fcdb4cf5be5a90919b321f94/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:19:45.347Z PIL challenging fair-price-shop allotments is not maintainable where the Control Order provides statutory remedies. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-must-stand-where-prosecution-evidence-fails-to-establish-the-accuseds-involvemen-4850fa2c31da40c6be12d9f50f001665/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:19:44.880Z Acquittal must stand where prosecution evidence fails to establish the accused’s involvement beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-petitions-cannot-relitigate-grounds-conclusively-rejected-in-unchallenged-dischar-cd7267a6ea93415291da45935c375d37/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:19:34.487Z Quashing petitions cannot relitigate grounds conclusively rejected in unchallenged discharge orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/spousal-parental-and-filial-consortium-is-payable-individually-to-each-eligible-claimant-d45584fc82b14e7e86e794e1466c49c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:19:21.092Z Spousal, parental, and filial consortium is payable individually to each eligible claimant. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-ex-parte-maintenance-order-cannot-stand-where-service-of-notice-was-defective-aa6f2d4658fb4220b5615da0c9f091e4/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:19:20.189Z An ex parte maintenance order cannot stand where service of notice was defective. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-challenge-a-provisional-merit-list-bars-subsequent-challenge-to-the-final-selec-a01fe55f438141bebee6e78a187b8f3e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:15:42.058Z Failure to challenge a provisional merit list bars subsequent challenge to the final selection list. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-courts-must-determine-ad-interim-injunction-applications-on-merits-through-a-reasone-649d6a6af995464489131c5bd0eeff72/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:15:33.494Z Trial courts must determine ad interim injunction applications on merits through a reasoned assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-of-a-second-marriage-cannot-be-denied-compassionate-appointment-solely-on-grounds-4afab6c261034b66a8bbcf865d8ec890/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:15:06.567Z A child of a second marriage cannot be denied compassionate appointment solely on grounds of legitimacy or descent. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-cannot-remain-blanket-frozen-only-disputed-amounts-may-be-retained-pending-m-e92123b1abb8441f850448a6cf3f919b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:14:48.236Z Bank accounts cannot remain blanket-frozen; only disputed amounts may be retained pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-may-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-d-18e1177792b5479fbdb8d845da53b070/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:13:35.994Z Bank accounts may be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-deposits-pen-c0ab86a620024072b7e81790fde7ed76/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:13:20.228Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/old-pension-scheme-claims-must-be-determined-by-the-competent-authority-under-the-2023-fin-3003b2326ada4869bc4d2b6a83d1bdb5/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:12:17.265Z Old Pension Scheme claims must be determined by the competent authority under the 2023 Finance Department circular. https://lawlens.in/stories/inter-zonal-transfer-of-a-pregnant-employee-requires-policy-based-consideration-of-her-rep-340e87697ed54cdab0152fa31d8cf8f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:12:15.426Z Inter-zonal transfer of a pregnant employee requires policy-based consideration of her representation before further action. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-consider-a-pensioners-second-show-cause-reply-vitiates-rule-43-b-punishment-and-e5fd362e7ea44ce9b3be986e6533d84d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:11:29.344Z Failure to consider a pensioner’s second-show-cause reply vitiates Rule 43(b) punishment and mandates fresh decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-106-3-of-the-railways-act-does-not-apply-to-claims-for-illegal-charges-60621660db2f496eb8c2e19c3c3daa28/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:11:08.994Z Section 106(3) of the Railways Act does not apply to claims for illegal charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-frame-a-charge-sheet-within-three-months-entitles-the-suspended-employee-to-see-0d8771b3858f4218ba935c981e55b547/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:11:06.697Z Failure to frame a charge-sheet within three months entitles the suspended employee to seek reinstatement and mandates revocation upon application. https://lawlens.in/stories/cheating-and-criminal-breach-of-trust-cannot-coexist-on-the-same-facts-involving-the-same-c527eb733f774f0d8afa78b8d12c0436/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:10:31.502Z Cheating and criminal breach of trust cannot coexist on the same facts involving the same property. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-197-crpc-sanction-is-mandatory-for-acts-performed-in-official-discharge-of-duty-4ec572a647b840d2bf5b5b3a61029f3a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:10:10.321Z Section 197 CrPC sanction is mandatory for acts performed in official discharge of duty. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-income-of-a-deceased-engineering-student-must-reflect-educational-qualifications-d28b91b86f734c4cb82b778790602e97/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:09:36.025Z Notional income of a deceased engineering student must reflect educational qualifications and future earning potential. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-separate-wing-wise-society-cannot-be-registered-where-an-existing-housin-ae683bb4442f46f0b04d2172af398a7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:09:17.477Z Bombay High Court: Separate wing-wise society cannot be registered where an existing housing society covers the building; statutory bifurcation is mandatory https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-remains-valid-when-subjective-satisfaction-rests-solely-on-fresh-inci-22b6b24c8daa4898a2028afd41577726/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:09:13.238Z Preventive detention remains valid when subjective satisfaction rests solely on fresh incidents, not antecedents merely referred to. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-recommence-disciplinary-proceedings-on-the-same-allegations-after-reins-3ee2c0cc842845fe9f375a569971a65e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:08:53.545Z Authorities cannot recommence disciplinary proceedings on the same allegations after reinstatement without liberty to do so. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-an-extraordinary-remedy-warranting-refusal-where-serious-allegations-97bd93a574485445b5e38111b604d2d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:08:30.049Z Anticipatory bail is an extraordinary remedy, warranting refusal where serious allegations and custodial interrogation arise. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-warranted-where-investigation-is-complete-accused-cooperated-and-cust-5d8d8b614a1f528abd1da6dd89482cc3/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:07:58.204Z Anticipatory bail is warranted where investigation is complete, accused cooperated, and custodial interrogation is unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-finding-may-rest-on-inspection-reports-and-admissions-despite-non-examinati-dc80c8542f504783bd32a0ee40dd4bc8/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:07:39.666Z A disciplinary finding may rest on inspection reports and admissions despite non-examination of witnesses. https://lawlens.in/stories/punitive-termination-of-a-daily-wage-workman-without-departmental-enquiry-is-legally-unsus-495d86a44d144980a76fd122796428df/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:07:28.002Z Punitive termination of a daily-wage workman without departmental enquiry is legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-composite-negligence-claims-claimants-may-proceed-against-any-tortfeasor-without-implea-1ff65af620df457b991d5184bf89fff4/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:07:19.210Z In composite negligence claims, claimants may proceed against any tortfeasor without impleading every joint tortfeasor. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-viii-rule-10-confers-discretion-belated-written-statements-may-be-accepted-without-a-85b1fe5a9b8d47748b1de5e19d3e63ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:07:18.170Z Order VIII Rule 10 confers discretion; belated written statements may be accepted without automatic decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-orders-passed-without-establishing-the-representatives-authority-to-act-for-the-la-8f817ebf00274267bfa9a3ef0cccbc98/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:07:16.434Z Revenue orders passed without establishing the representative’s authority to act for the landowner cannot be sustained. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-directing-statutory-determination-without-deciding-merits-is-not-recallable-conse-6e29ea5b063b4c31aeeaca247f9db825/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:05:43.091Z An order directing statutory determination without deciding merits is not recallable; consequential findings must be separately challenged. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-intermediate-quantity-offences-under-section-20-b-ii-b-ndps-act-substantive-sentence-m-f0cfe0611e384c6eb0a85c7c32061a3f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:05:41.513Z For intermediate quantity offences under Section 20(b)(ii)(B) NDPS Act, substantive sentence may be reduced to time served. https://lawlens.in/stories/allahabad-high-court-protects-two-adult-women-in-same-sex-live-in-relationship-orders-poli-6bbe3de8ffc4522094e53ce88f5edd4f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:05:29.117Z Allahabad High Court Protects Two Adult Women in Same-Sex Live-In Relationship, Orders Police Security and No Interference https://lawlens.in/stories/intra-court-appeals-against-arbitral-award-execution-orders-are-not-maintainable-allahabad-33e5839ed21d5ab481a44c6b9679c1f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:05:25.390Z Intra-court appeals against arbitral-award execution orders are not maintainable, Allahabad HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/rishi-pal-singh-guidelines-are-not-mandatory-in-section-67-proceedings-absent-state-adopti-dd2c41dbb83e50628ecc29b73484c720/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:04:55.829Z Rishi Pal Singh guidelines are not mandatory in Section 67 proceedings absent State adoption. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-fee-is-refundable-where-a-suit-is-dismissed-solely-for-section-12a-non-compliance-wi-32656da9afed4ae6bca80fde500b1f7b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:04:43.492Z Court fee is refundable where a suit is dismissed solely for Section 12A non-compliance without merits adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-cannot-be-enhanced-for-unproved-medical-expenses-beyond-bills-already-conside-f8396f2940274419b1760427e778d171/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:04:08.065Z Compensation cannot be enhanced for unproved medical expenses beyond bills already considered by the Tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-does-not-confer-a-right-to-reinstatement-in-temporary-part-time-employment-c15767cfb6264e3ebdca262181c44432/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:03:52.722Z Acquittal does not confer a right to reinstatement in temporary part-time employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/different-times-and-places-mean-criminal-cases-do-not-arise-from-the-same-transaction-57d08bc0b91e46edb9f7804b94a5d098/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:03:30.197Z Different times and places mean criminal cases do not arise from the same transaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-womens-commission-cannot-exercise-adjudicatory-powers-beyond-its-limited-recommendat-f514bddfb7af499a95e8c959bf2acb57/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:03:17.080Z State Women’s Commission cannot exercise adjudicatory powers beyond its limited recommendatory jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-against-show-cause-notices-are-ordinarily-premature-absent-demonstrated-jur-e7e187d065884556b9aa754b05b1cddf/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:03:11.943Z Writ petitions against show-cause notices are ordinarily premature absent demonstrated jurisdictional infirmity. https://lawlens.in/stories/construction-on-land-expressly-reserved-for-a-school-in-the-sanctioned-layout-is-not-imper-4f5846f7e4dd4ce8adbe2e78ec89fb3f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:02:34.903Z Construction on land expressly reserved for a school in the sanctioned layout is not impermissible diversion of plantation land. https://lawlens.in/stories/executing-courts-cannot-enlarge-decrees-but-may-verify-property-identity-and-satisfaction-9145dd1810b34c07b8557ca4bc8fa6e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:01:59.351Z Executing courts cannot enlarge decrees but may verify property identity and satisfaction to effectuate them. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-authorities-must-decide-the-representation-on-telecom-valuation-before-enforcing-45cc8cfa05a34aabbb25730cfe4de15f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:01:49.154Z Municipal authorities must decide the representation on telecom valuation before enforcing the impugned demand. https://lawlens.in/stories/joint-tenants-cannot-separately-revive-time-barred-applications-under-sections-7-1-and-7-2-d29ab0469b5748c1b5b8ed9e804626fc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:01:41.310Z Joint tenants cannot separately revive time-barred applications under Sections 7(1) and 7(2) of the WBPT Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-in-a-criminal-case-does-not-bar-departmental-punishment-based-on-preponderance-o-3ccd7203ef984ed2af2a5a1824e206b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:01:15.715Z Acquittal in a criminal case does not bar departmental punishment based on preponderance of probabilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-enquiry-on-the-same-charges-is-impermissible-de-novo-enquiry-must-resume-from-the-b49a2eea52b144e49e01045fb775e6f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T14:01:08.519Z A second enquiry on the same charges is impermissible; de novo enquiry must resume from the procedural error. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-panel-year-vacancy-creates-no-right-to-retrospective-seniority-absent-a-specific-rule-1e1be93e8ba94db5b6600fb1c8c3aadd/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:59:58.661Z A panel-year vacancy creates no right to retrospective seniority absent a specific rule. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-dismissal-based-on-unproved-evidence-and-denial-of-effective-defence-cannot-b-b54464ed63d258af80a0125f05b52148/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:59:58.187Z Disciplinary dismissal based on unproved evidence and denial of effective defence cannot be sustained. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsanctioned-incentive-increment-claims-must-be-decided-under-the-new-scheme-not-the-cance-18634a04126f4fa5914c3467f5ca30fc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:59:47.590Z Unsanctioned incentive-increment claims must be decided under the new scheme, not the cancelled policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/leave-to-appeal-against-acquittal-does-not-make-summoning-the-trial-record-mandatory-allah-3f491c9469ad57cca64110da2fd6f424/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:59:47.433Z Leave to appeal against acquittal does not make summoning the trial record mandatory, Allahabad HC holds https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-jurisdiction-under-section-14-8-cannot-reassess-evidence-absent-perversity-ille-e2e464a3162e47e2a333f7a920b13143/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:59:45.719Z Revisional jurisdiction under Section 14(8) cannot reassess evidence absent perversity, illegality, or material irregularity. https://lawlens.in/stories/final-decree-proceedings-cannot-reopen-rights-conclusively-determined-by-an-unchallenged-p-56455b10df6b49aaa03dad3b7ee05b74/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:59:35.356Z Final decree proceedings cannot reopen rights conclusively determined by an unchallenged preliminary decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/vice-chancellor-is-competent-to-order-answer-book-re-evaluation-under-university-statutes-c6de56301c2546b89d20da9b22c4a578/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:59:17.971Z Vice Chancellor is competent to order answer-book re-evaluation under university statutes. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-a-siblings-employment-without-asse-7ea06083404343418176c265fbf00f56/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:58:49.811Z Compassionate appointment cannot be rejected solely for a sibling’s employment without assessing actual family financial support. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-high-court-grants-bail-to-two-juveniles-in-64-kg-ganja-case-orders-probe-into-age-cl-87ec383db615442093135872e0f3932f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:58:14.978Z Patna High Court grants bail to two juveniles in 64-kg ganja case, orders probe into age claims and security lapses https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-petitioners-representation-regarding-unlifted-government-stock-598a1cc51b8e47f3a044b2f4a99bf2b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:58:04.580Z Authorities must decide the petitioner’s representation regarding unlifted government stock within 30 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-defreeze-undisputed-account-funds-while-retaining-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-636382bb66da444cba0e711cbb5861e1/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:58:01.634Z Banks must defreeze undisputed account funds while retaining disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-defreeze-accounts-except-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-secured-in-fixed-deposits-e75fcb30e06c4641a1214732c82ed040/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:57:56.669Z Banks must defreeze accounts except disputed cyber-fraud amounts secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-disputed-cybercrime-linked-amount-may-remain-frozen-the-remaining-bank-balance-mu-f52ee2fcdf944edfbe60a85b777f6876/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:57:51.307Z Only the disputed cybercrime-linked amount may remain frozen; the remaining bank balance must be defreezed. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-defreeze-accounts-while-preserving-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-deposi-bdabaace850647d386e53f1be05d9472/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:57:45.208Z Banks must defreeze accounts while preserving disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits pending magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-may-be-unfrozen-except-for-disputed-amounts-preserved-in-fixed-deposits-pend-b4fc5a3945344b0290ae92d0ec0f4b66/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:57:24.317Z Bank accounts may be unfrozen except for disputed amounts preserved in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-263-revision-is-valid-where-the-assessing-officers-view-is-erroneous-and-prejudici-1c43e90da6984e61a45d0eb034b55acb/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:57:04.117Z Section 263 revision is valid where the Assessing Officer’s view is erroneous and prejudicial to Revenue. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-disputed-cyber-fraud-amount-may-remain-frozen-remaining-account-funds-must-be-def-ca0e7d7e0c624ef5b9b8e3b5a5112e70/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:56:10.105Z Only the disputed cyber-fraud amount may remain frozen; remaining account funds must be defreezed. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-securing-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-b54a3870c0304e88a566b68b0b0dcc7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:56:07.939Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while securing disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits pending magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-level-scrutiny-panel-lacks-jurisdiction-to-cancel-odisha-caste-certificates-issued-u-4d7e283c2fc04a2db14d396b295e844d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:56:05.063Z State-level scrutiny panel lacks jurisdiction to cancel Odisha caste certificates issued under 1980 Rules, rules HC https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prolonged-consensual-relationship-and-subsequent-breakup-do-not-absent-initial-deceit-co-42e40ea22c79535798eb1f5351c4bed4/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:55:34.849Z A prolonged consensual relationship and subsequent breakup do not, absent initial deceit, constitute rape. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-proclaimed-offender-is-ordinarily-disentitled-to-anticipatory-bail-absent-rare-and-excep-e50dcf0fc477503da55051ccfc92a1ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:55:28.098Z A proclaimed offender is ordinarily disentitled to anticipatory bail absent rare and exceptional circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-34-cannot-correct-a-finally-published-ror-for-causes-arising-before-its-publication-f78b3d8a8711477782b0cf349b22816b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:55:12.254Z Rule 34 cannot correct a finally published ROR for causes arising before its publication. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-proceedings-may-be-transferred-to-the-wifes-forum-when-comparative-convenience-2ac3330a8afe4a3ca6d5f7efc8278492/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:54:43.107Z Matrimonial proceedings may be transferred to the wife’s forum when comparative convenience and the ends of justice so require. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-by-personal-guarantors-were-dismissed-after-the-coc-rejected-their-revised-joint-r-147ee854acbd45d3a3bcf29c7d27f595/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:54:34.416Z Appeals by personal guarantors were dismissed after the CoC rejected their revised joint repayment plan. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prolonged-consensual-relationship-absent-fraudulent-intent-from-inception-does-not-const-caa435c464bb5563b358fe81f7198186/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:53:24.036Z A prolonged consensual relationship, absent fraudulent intent from inception, does not constitute rape. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproven-minority-and-voluntary-elopement-warrant-acquittal-of-kidnapping-rape-and-pocso-c-fc0f535569704f15a917eeb256577017/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:53:17.733Z Unproven minority and voluntary elopement warrant acquittal of kidnapping, rape, and POCSO charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/cash-books-containing-third-party-personal-particulars-require-severability-assessment-bef-39cdaba95ac445d18cc5718260e22a8f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:53:08.862Z Cash books containing third-party personal particulars require severability assessment before disclosure under the RTI Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/rti-penalty-set-aside-as-chhattisgarh-high-court-requires-a-recorded-finding-of-deliberate-d2645006ce084f8f918473715b080555/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:53:08.807Z RTI penalty set aside as Chhattisgarh High Court requires a recorded finding of deliberate, mala fide information withholding https://lawlens.in/stories/rti-penalty-is-unsustainable-absent-a-categorical-finding-of-deliberate-and-mala-fide-info-694069e64d8b4dadbef2cf234907b2ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:52:48.170Z RTI penalty is unsustainable absent a categorical finding of deliberate and mala fide information withholding. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-6-permits-appointment-of-an-independent-sole-arbitrator-despite-a-unilateral-co-6c6fa9b2c244472481f49c7b5fa3045c/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:52:44.570Z Section 11(6) permits appointment of an independent sole arbitrator despite a unilateral contractual appointment clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-cheating-allegations-arose-from-a-monetary-vehicle-sale-dispute-and-cha-c91e1a8a138d460684594ffbbc00779e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:52:00.891Z Bail granted where cheating allegations arose from a monetary vehicle-sale dispute and charge-sheet was filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-directed-to-decide-online-record-correction-representation-within-30-d-e6b5ff38f1cc44958e66fce488edc6cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:51:52.856Z Revenue authorities directed to decide online-record correction representation within 30 days after hearing all concerned. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-forest-rights-application-directed-to-be-decided-within-60-days-without-expressing-d08963873e134f3ab2542a95008a46bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:51:47.469Z Pending forest rights application directed to be decided within 60 days, without expressing any view on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-prepare-the-voter-list-and-complete-the-cooperative-society-election-with-4467443da88e438c96c781bc0af31ae3/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:51:35.613Z Authorities must prepare the voter list and complete the cooperative society election within 60 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/rehabilitation-policy-employment-for-land-oustees-need-not-be-regular-or-permanent-436fcfa0deed4eee9a96e3d94720acae/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:51:27.470Z Rehabilitation policy employment for land oustees need not be regular or permanent. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-independently-decide-the-representation-seeking-suspension-revoca-6675a882f94d4a83b73b514383eb2e62/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:51:18.181Z Competent authority must independently decide the representation seeking suspension revocation and reinstatement within 30 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-without-mandatory-prior-approval-of-the-competent-authority-is-legally-unsusta-b3ac569645ea4131b5bedaab9c420e76/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:50:44.031Z Termination without mandatory prior approval of the competent authority is legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unauthorised-pay-scale-enhancement-cannot-be-retained-under-fr-23-upon-regular-promotio-d4efaff57c594f3088657ea00e8881aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:50:22.310Z An unauthorised pay-scale enhancement cannot be retained under FR 23 upon regular promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/suspension-under-rule-10-1-a-cannot-continue-beyond-270-days-a-subsequent-charge-sheet-doe-3f9f758ea74944ea81da9170ed37929c/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:50:21.392Z Suspension under Rule 10(1)(a) cannot continue beyond 270 days; a subsequent charge-sheet does not revive it. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-litigants-prolonged-inaction-cannot-constitute-sufficient-cause-merely-because-of-counse-a9f27595ba9a47ad9345e0e34126c4d2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:50:14.824Z A litigant’s prolonged inaction cannot constitute sufficient cause merely because of counsel’s negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-waitlisted-candidate-has-no-enforceable-right-to-appointment-against-a-vacancy-arising-a-c2c4d0dd864c4bf9aa0156de9dc70e67/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:50:14.250Z A waitlisted candidate has no enforceable right to appointment against a vacancy arising after selection concludes. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compliance-with-mandatory-ghee-sampling-procedures-vitiates-prosecution-under-the-prev-5b9501e6935d421a9880e3e0e2415b76/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:50:00.948Z Non-compliance with mandatory ghee-sampling procedures vitiates prosecution under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-proof-of-demand-and-voluntary-acceptance-recovery-alone-cannot-sustain-a-corruptio-7bbbbcc00f6f4c8999ca09935c77179d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:50:00.947Z Without proof of demand and voluntary acceptance, recovery alone cannot sustain a corruption conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-adopt-a-liberal-approach-to-condone-short-non-negligent-delays-in-appeals-7478c06fcb8e4e29ae8eaa149f14111e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:49:38.691Z Courts must adopt a liberal approach to condone short, non-negligent delays in appeals. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-24-cpc-permits-transfer-to-the-wifes-forum-where-childcare-and-financial-hardship-c8db461c46284a678b453bbc91232383/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:48:00.254Z Section 24 CPC permits transfer to the wife’s forum where childcare and financial hardship impede attendance. https://lawlens.in/stories/conditional-deposit-of-an-arbitral-award-does-not-stop-interest-unless-the-award-holder-ca-66a64f0cadbc4559bb0e5b03180c2a8e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:45:34.418Z Conditional deposit of an arbitral award does not stop interest unless the award-holder can withdraw it unconditionally, rules Supreme Court; seeks uniform deposit rules https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-where-allegations-and-evidence-disclose-no-sp-43716d30e63d4005884b5934764e81e7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:44:48.936Z Proceedings may be quashed under Section 482 where allegations and evidence disclose no specific accused role. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-court-cannot-disturb-land-compensation-assessment-absent-perversity-or-a-vitiated-d-ec2e412248704823901db7dee77bf917/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:44:38.826Z A writ court cannot disturb land compensation assessment absent perversity or a vitiated decision-making process. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-and-laches-bar-writ-relief-sought-decades-after-an-alleged-land-allotmen-6f5a92b884ce43c08c0aa10e50df12d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:44:27.187Z Unexplained delay and laches bar writ relief sought decades after an alleged land allotment. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-fir-delay-coupled-with-material-evidentiary-defects-renders-conviction-unsafe-207bb01672854a06a49445f7724dfe09/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:44:18.432Z Unexplained FIR delay coupled with material evidentiary defects renders conviction unsafe. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-commercial-debt-disputes-require-proof-of-dishonest-intent-from-i-9194f25c432a4970b77c84f33f4d73c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:43:35.549Z Criminal proceedings for commercial debt disputes require proof of dishonest intent from inception. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consent-decree-may-be-challenged-only-before-the-court-that-recorded-the-compromise-fc90b9462b2442a5a5b88fa30ed8d2c0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:43:17.938Z A consent decree may be challenged only before the court that recorded the compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-for-violating-an-affirmed-single-bench-order-lies-before-the-single-bench-7e45aa646b4546cfbdfbab7b2114efe4/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:43:00.006Z Contempt for violating an affirmed Single Bench order lies before the Single Bench. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-cannot-disturb-concurrent-non-perverse-findings-refusing-temporar-9a3b1066192e4a7899e8a23e437064c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:42:18.741Z Article 227 jurisdiction cannot disturb concurrent, non-perverse findings refusing temporary injunction. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compromise-cannot-justify-quashing-prosecution-for-abetment-of-suicide-under-inherent-ju-a4b69f7acbf944cb9aa91c3ead262d5a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:41:52.308Z A compromise cannot justify quashing prosecution for abetment of suicide under inherent jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-abetment-of-suicide-cannot-be-quashed-merely-on-the-basis-of-comp-ccdb66cf8d6747d8a927a15fa4a4f0c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:41:30.683Z Criminal proceedings for abetment of suicide cannot be quashed merely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-for-abetment-of-suicide-cannot-ordinarily-be-quashed-solely-on-the-basis-of-co-a01a81f030054e9993ca3ed05ff0b5ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:41:15.575Z Proceedings for abetment of suicide cannot ordinarily be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-correct-an-allegedly-erroneous-decision-or-substitute-the-court-ca383eae87b44e99905a524e7b582192/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:39:01.897Z Review jurisdiction cannot correct an allegedly erroneous decision or substitute the Court’s view. https://lawlens.in/stories/teaching-experience-in-a-medical-college-dental-department-counts-toward-undergraduate-den-bf842f399df44a4a9da77a8bdba0c9ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:38:59.798Z Teaching experience in a medical college dental department counts toward undergraduate dental faculty eligibility in the concerned specialty. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-requires-exceptional-circumstances-and-may-be-denied-where-custodial-int-009394e7565c57e68966110b266f2527/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:38:57.249Z Anticipatory bail requires exceptional circumstances and may be denied where custodial interrogation is necessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-securing-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-afc477a277ce4569982cd1f296c3f12b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:38:55.173Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while securing disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-alleging-trespass-mischief-and-theft-quashed-where-the-land-possession-dispute-7eae41fae9df4aca9ad75605afb1f152/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:38:49.558Z Proceedings alleging trespass, mischief and theft quashed where the land-possession dispute is fundamentally civil. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compromise-cannot-validate-a-barred-benami-ownership-claim-absent-proven-fiduciary-capac-c055b1d0298745d286504a0b1e332f08/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:38:41.972Z A compromise cannot validate a barred benami ownership claim absent proven fiduciary capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-prosecution-motivated-by-a-pending-land-dispute-was-quashed-as-an-abuse-of-proces-2cac0561a6254eedab410f7f5ce685cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:38:34.249Z Criminal prosecution motivated by a pending land dispute was quashed as an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-adjudicate-disputed-pmjjby-premium-payment-facts-petitioner-may-p-b73bad81cb804716bb629f06a7672a94/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:38:26.099Z Writ jurisdiction cannot adjudicate disputed PMJJBY premium-payment facts; petitioner may pursue remedy under Section 22-A. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-warranted-where-a-prolonged-consensual-relationship-lacks-evidence-of-575140ea059f5749bc195be8c38bdb59/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:38:19.360Z Anticipatory bail is warranted where a prolonged consensual relationship lacks evidence of a false promise from inception. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-a-final-section-29a-extension-despite-an-earlier-no-further-extension-dir-a8a62718fc644df68624a3cd20381fe8/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:37:13.096Z Courts may grant a final Section 29A extension despite an earlier no-further-extension direction. https://lawlens.in/stories/successor-in-title-owners-are-necessary-parties-to-suits-seeking-declaration-of-tenancy-st-5c5dd564f1af4589867a61f0b840aa8e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:36:42.639Z Successor-in-title owners are necessary parties to suits seeking declaration of tenancy status. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-cannot-rest-on-circumstantial-evidence-where-unreliable-identification-leaves-t-699a066fefe84283be962ab710598a77/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:34:58.184Z Conviction cannot rest on circumstantial evidence where unreliable identification leaves the chain incomplete. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-inordinate-delay-without-sufficient-cause-warrants-dismissal-of-a-land-acquisi-c854af63bb6649f78b7bc6185443291b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:31:58.736Z Unexplained inordinate delay without sufficient cause warrants dismissal of a land-acquisition compensation appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-voids-arbitration-after-tribunal-froze-companies-bank-accounts-and-ordered-t-c8b55cad967942ef91c7bf8c9c2fe9cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:30:43.432Z Supreme Court voids arbitration after tribunal froze companies’ bank accounts and ordered takeover of their properties https://lawlens.in/stories/a-judgment-debtors-officer-may-face-civil-imprisonment-for-concealing-assets-under-order-x-b18ea34937ef42dc8613a16b48a98bfc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:29:26.114Z A judgment-debtor’s officer may face civil imprisonment for concealing assets under Order XXI Rule 41(3). https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-of-a-daily-wage-worker-requires-departmental-enquiry-if-punitive-or-compliance-5d1ac73661f04291b3ab3924c4a0dba3/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:29:12.845Z Termination of a daily-wage worker requires departmental enquiry if punitive, or compliance with Section 25F if simpliciter. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-courts-will-not-disturb-section-11a-punishment-modification-absent-arbitrarine-4c44d53d3b13455d884f90719c96c8c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:26:49.470Z Article 226 courts will not disturb Section 11A punishment modification absent arbitrariness or perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/acceptance-and-retention-of-settlement-benefits-without-protest-defeat-a-later-fraud-chall-6f0e9fee4d7548acac02d1e6c1b08d88/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:26:29.064Z Acceptance and retention of settlement benefits without protest defeat a later fraud challenge to voluntary retirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bona-fide-three-day-delay-in-entering-appearance-under-order-xxxvii-rule-3-7-warrants-co-013399d9d99b4820a062ae23428af050/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:20:29.501Z A bona fide three-day delay in entering appearance under Order XXXVII Rule 3(7) warrants condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-delay-and-advanced-age-justified-reducing-section-325-ipc-imprisonment-to-time-a-077a13497a0f4bdeb27efdddad7022ed/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:20:25.918Z Prolonged delay and advanced age justified reducing Section 325 IPC imprisonment to time already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-merely-because-another-view-of-the-evidence-is-possible-f4abfe8536d24b5392b447fbe806f451/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:11:47.118Z Acquittal cannot be reversed merely because another view of the evidence is possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-for-fare-misappropriation-is-not-disproportionate-merely-because-the-amount-involv-3289ecef545b405981a63e0af606240c/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:08:02.605Z Removal for fare misappropriation is not disproportionate merely because the amount involved is petty. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-compensation-must-reflect-its-impact-on-earning-capacity-not-merely-t-2de6e90a96374527aed65c9eecac62f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:06:49.759Z Permanent disability compensation must reflect its impact on earning capacity, not merely the assessed disability percentage. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-omnibus-allegations-against-a-husbands-relative-without-specific-involvement-warrant-6038805d1bbf4763b133a7eb298c72c7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:06:46.435Z Vague, omnibus allegations against a husband’s relative, without specific involvement, warrant quashing of prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/quasi-judicial-authorities-cannot-make-irrelevant-personal-aspersions-against-litigants-su-0d964bbaadf14aebba9aea7966d2b9d9/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:06:43.429Z Quasi-judicial authorities cannot make irrelevant personal aspersions against litigants; such remarks must be expunged. https://lawlens.in/stories/ret-scheme-closure-protects-only-candidates-in-directorate-approved-select-panels-not-tent-9593d3cf54504d178a48e0768e173bd8/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:06:39.604Z ReT Scheme closure protects only candidates in Directorate-approved select panels, not tentative merit-list candidates. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-xvi-rule-7-independently-empowers-courts-to-require-persons-present-to-produce-docum-78f52ceba9264abf9fea42ee71524949/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:06:36.630Z Order XVI Rule 7 independently empowers courts to require persons present to produce documents. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-brothel-customer-cannot-be-prosecuted-under-sections-3-5-7-or-9-of-the-immoral-traffic-a-87efbdb7a22743b8b448cc8fba82a984/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:06:33.909Z A brothel customer cannot be prosecuted under Sections 3, 5, 7, or 9 of the Immoral Traffic Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-absence-of-concrete-income-evidence-compensation-must-be-assessed-using-applicable-mini-52b75d1bce4b404a8da95afb7b8d5ac3/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:06:30.905Z In absence of concrete income evidence, compensation must be assessed using applicable minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsupported-assessment-of-100-functional-disability-warrants-remand-for-fresh-compensation-359f169da2ba4a79ab6b6482f8c8c8a1/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:06:28.293Z Unsupported assessment of 100% functional disability warrants remand for fresh compensation determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-must-stand-where-the-trial-courts-assessment-is-a-possible-non-perverse-view-8fa785d04e8353e4887c6f0165a2241d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:06:25.513Z An acquittal must stand where the trial court’s assessment is a possible, non-perverse view. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-founded-on-misconduct-is-stigmatic-and-requires-a-prior-opportunity-of-hearing-82c3204a30a842d8aa76edb3fc5d1da6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T13:06:22.220Z Termination founded on misconduct is stigmatic and requires a prior opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/pleading-amendments-cannot-resile-from-categorical-denials-or-introduce-mutually-destructi-d08d00f2fa354322bd15fe35fdbb258e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:54:03.368Z Pleading amendments cannot resile from categorical denials or introduce mutually destructive defences. https://lawlens.in/stories/unregistered-documents-admissibility-cannot-be-used-to-reject-a-plaint-before-trial-suprem-83813b9d18404fc4bbd97c25b00cdaa0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:42:39.279Z Unregistered document’s admissibility cannot be used to reject a plaint before trial, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/section-92-cpc-suits-no-interim-protective-orders-before-leave-rules-supreme-court-urgent-a8c078b67a0b460287ee67307994b226/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:37:34.944Z Section 92 CPC suits: No interim protective orders before leave, rules Supreme Court; urgent leave may be granted ex parte https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-order-challenges-may-be-pursued-through-a-vacation-application-before-the-single-j-1e36c706334046c18c2719dd32b3db2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:37:02.992Z Interim-order challenges may be pursued through a vacation application before the Single Judge. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-based-solely-on-pending-criminal-cases-is-unsustainable-without-individualized-6b1eba84ee324eed8f3b479df06d27ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:33:33.412Z Termination based solely on pending criminal cases is unsustainable without individualized suitability assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-departmental-overpayments-from-retired-employees-is-impermissible-absent-fraud-f57f5a032aa64e20a0c4fe0768c70e7a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:33:20.957Z Recovery of departmental overpayments from retired employees is impermissible absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/stale-claims-challenging-promotion-cannot-be-revived-by-repeated-representations-or-belate-3ccb2fa664574d82a7444b98d883842e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:32:30.477Z Stale claims challenging promotion cannot be revived by repeated representations or belated appeals. https://lawlens.in/stories/alleged-whatsapp-paper-leak-not-enough-to-cancel-j-k-fire-services-recruitment-tribunal-di-2a048da66e1a43c5a361384637001276/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:32:12.422Z Alleged WhatsApp paper leak not enough to cancel J&K Fire Services recruitment; Tribunal directs stronger safeguards for future exams https://lawlens.in/stories/identically-qualified-employees-cannot-be-denied-parity-in-promotion-without-a-legally-sus-e2b9781a9ecd43bda6b2b9b50927ce24/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:32:04.565Z Identically qualified employees cannot be denied parity in promotion without a legally sustainable distinction. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquiring-graduation-during-service-does-not-alter-feeder-cadre-seniority-absent-express-s-50279bb3ead842f5a7bd2b1d9c82232d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:31:57.024Z Acquiring graduation during service does not alter feeder-cadre seniority absent express statutory rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-completed-dnb-course-cannot-be-invalidated-solely-for-want-of-prior-noc-in-peculiar-circ-7f1d072ba78d4cb1936c6b173f654f41/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:31:41.260Z A completed DNB course cannot be invalidated solely for want of prior NOC in peculiar circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reopen-merits-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-face-of-the-recor-9a6e6c4af88f489d85f5d8a3872005f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:31:37.408Z Review jurisdiction cannot reopen merits absent an error apparent on the face of the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-proceedings-must-be-stayed-and-referred-under-rule-338-2-upon-disclosure-of-a-9c7f780811a041fcbb460435fb60be97/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:31:24.016Z Departmental proceedings must be stayed and referred under Rule 338(2) upon disclosure of a cognizable offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/acceptance-of-a-lower-compassionate-appointment-does-not-bar-subsequent-promotion-consider-cf64a7ab6c6c4ee79f150a026cdb09c7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:31:14.971Z Acceptance of a lower compassionate appointment does not bar subsequent promotion consideration under applicable service rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-fairly-and-objectively-reconsider-relaxation-claims-by-assessing-genuinel-243c359c8e634939b17b526590b9ad37/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:31:08.364Z Authorities must fairly and objectively reconsider relaxation claims by assessing genuinely comparable cases. https://lawlens.in/stories/equality-cannot-be-invoked-to-claim-parity-with-benefits-granted-through-administrative-er-a356d0a756a84456b5aef92b5f568d43/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:30:10.270Z Equality cannot be invoked to claim parity with benefits granted through administrative error. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotion-or-regularization-carrying-civil-consequences-cannot-be-withdrawn-without-prior-9dded3bbf45046c2a51bd9919c10e462/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:29:30.403Z Promotion or regularization carrying civil consequences cannot be withdrawn without prior notice and hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/verified-actual-service-warrants-admissible-remuneration-despite-delayed-formal-appointmen-e17b68403bed4aba9405cfa93288fb54/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:29:24.248Z Verified actual service warrants admissible remuneration despite delayed formal appointment; notional appointment alone does not confer arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/treating-an-intervening-period-as-duty-does-not-automatically-confer-entitlement-to-full-b-fded60dca6104a8581971e6d1a6e8a5c/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:29:21.698Z Treating an intervening period as duty does not automatically confer entitlement to full back wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/occupation-of-government-accommodation-bars-hra-additional-duty-honorarium-requires-separa-ab8b387b28c14bfe96ae5af47e416bc2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:29:11.747Z Occupation of government accommodation bars HRA; additional-duty honorarium requires separate rule-based consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/employer-caused-appointment-delay-warrants-notional-seniority-but-not-back-wages-without-a-247b2fd9182345a994268cbde5448c24/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:29:10.261Z Employer-caused appointment delay warrants notional seniority, but not back wages without actual service. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-reaching-the-terminal-mcm-post-after-three-upgradations-have-no-entitlement-to-a-64ff2a50408e4207a0a0f5496e6f8da0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:27:33.555Z Employees reaching the terminal MCM post after three upgradations have no entitlement to an additional MACP increment. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-ineligible-on-the-crucial-date-cannot-claim-retrospective-promotion-solely-due-t-0eb54c7568da449eba3f73d09e2d5de0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:27:26.396Z Employees ineligible on the crucial date cannot claim retrospective promotion solely due to delayed trade tests or DPCs. https://lawlens.in/stories/taking-an-official-receipt-book-from-a-team-in-charge-constitutes-misconduct-by-obstructin-2bc1db38d49740158951afd796475401/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:27:16.154Z Taking an official receipt book from a team-in-charge constitutes misconduct by obstructing official duties. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-employees-are-entitled-to-statutory-maternity-benefits-under-the-maternity-ben-216335055cef48239ed32e12e035c116/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:27:05.165Z Contractual employees are entitled to statutory maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-were-directed-to-honour-their-undertaking-to-issue-admit-cards-and-permit-exam-a82e731a13fd4bee93dff8d411f100c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:27:00.948Z Respondents were directed to honour their undertaking to issue admit cards and permit examination participation. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-pending-representations-by-a-reasoned-speaking-order-within-45-day-f781310af9b04c8c854a17f5a39033ae/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:27:00.044Z Respondents must decide pending representations by a reasoned, speaking order within 45 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-retiral-dues-attract-compound-interest-at-applicable-gpf-rates-absent-employee-att-9246d3665b2c42158325790e1e1508b6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:26:47.452Z Delayed retiral dues attract compound interest at applicable GPF rates absent employee-attributable delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-convicted-employee-is-not-entitled-to-back-wages-or-duty-benefits-for-the-intervening-pe-e0c593fb1f95441b84178f8e8e8cbef7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:25:25.596Z A convicted employee is not entitled to back wages or duty benefits for the intervening period. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-combatised-service-requires-reasoned-consideration-of-an-mts-employees-claim-for-gra-abc56fd732b64fb3b5b95af654d6cea4/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:25:24.857Z Prior combatised service requires reasoned consideration of an MTS employee’s claim for Grade Pay parity. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-exercise-an-offered-fr-22-1-a-1-option-bars-subsequent-pay-refixation-6949fe2cf8f04f8ebd5b4def36ebc022/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:25:15.182Z Failure to exercise an offered FR 22(1)(a)(1) option bars subsequent pay refixation. https://lawlens.in/stories/autonomous-status-cannot-defeat-historically-established-pay-parity-with-an-analogous-gove-58159a5a471e4a1d9580b531d98b3cc4/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:25:12.848Z Autonomous status cannot defeat historically established pay parity with an analogous government service. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-declined-to-interfere-with-disciplinary-proceedings-kept-in-abeyance-pending-the-d3f240f036c346b3a41d0185917de3e9/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:25:11.908Z Tribunal declined to interfere with disciplinary proceedings kept in abeyance pending the criminal case. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-on-differential-retiral-benefits-accrues-after-three-months-from-retrospective-re-03a8c25feb804785bbf86da9912edcbd/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:25:10.348Z Interest on differential retiral benefits accrues after three months from retrospective revision, not from retirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unchallenged-regulatory-tariff-order-attains-finality-and-bars-subsequent-re-litigation-3de27c04065f49fca6a6dd69a057cc99/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:23:33.932Z An unchallenged regulatory tariff order attains finality and bars subsequent re-litigation under res judicata. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-idc-omitted-at-initial-tariff-determination-may-be-allowed-at-true-up-subject-to-e831bc61eade414baf920b0ac65ef607/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:23:22.849Z Notional IDC omitted at initial tariff determination may be allowed at true-up, subject to prudence verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-cannot-rest-solely-on-last-seen-evidence-absent-a-complete-corroborated-chain-o-876f33267fed4435a32f966287edf188/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:22:52.675Z Conviction cannot rest solely on last-seen evidence absent a complete, corroborated chain of circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-over-8-years-in-custody-delhi-high-court-grants-bail-to-jagtar-singh-johal-in-multip-69076176df24421aaa3c7de54f7294bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:20:04.823Z After over 8 years in custody, Delhi High Court grants bail to Jagtar Singh Johal in multiple UAPA cases citing prolonged trial delay https://lawlens.in/stories/sympathetic-consideration-of-medical-grounds-does-not-mandate-cancellation-of-an-otherwise-51d7bfe433574b3894fcc1fa78888208/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:19:56.473Z Sympathetic consideration of medical grounds does not mandate cancellation of an otherwise valid transfer. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fresh-writ-petition-on-unchanged-facts-constitutes-abuse-of-process-absent-a-fresh-cause-79b238fbfc8f4bc6a5b4ac69ce574e0d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:19:56.054Z A fresh writ petition on unchanged facts constitutes abuse of process absent a fresh cause of action. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-police-complaint-or-preliminary-inquiry-cannot-justify-withholding-an-otherwise-eligi-dde9a8a1cfca4116a75e67e06cf7bcde/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:00:48.637Z Mere police complaint or preliminary inquiry cannot justify withholding an otherwise eligible employee’s promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/registrar-cannot-insist-on-an-outgoing-partners-signature-to-record-constitution-changes-u-2a7947e2ec024613b11492f57781a751/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T12:00:43.126Z Registrar cannot insist on an outgoing partner’s signature to record constitution changes under Section 63. https://lawlens.in/stories/district-magistrate-directed-to-decide-the-petitioners-representation-after-appropriate-in-1e287552123e4efcb8a94fb972b25228/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:58:31.998Z District Magistrate directed to decide the petitioner’s representation after appropriate inquiry within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/pds-selection-challenges-must-be-filed-before-the-divisional-commissioner-when-the-distric-7d906cf8e25a428ba9e27d396219ca31/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:58:31.465Z PDS selection challenges must be filed before the Divisional Commissioner when the District Magistrate headed the selection committee. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-submit-the-mandatory-employer-noc-within-the-undertaking-period-justifies-cance-43bb0c5b9c2b4954a91da4e7487d48ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:55:55.496Z Failure to submit the mandatory employer NOC within the undertaking period justifies cancellation of candidature. https://lawlens.in/stories/appointments-under-war-hero-policies-constitute-honour-and-gratitude-measures-distinct-fro-156087c40e6245b1b8b43e05a5155651/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:53:22.263Z Appointments under war-hero policies constitute honour-and-gratitude measures, distinct from compassionate employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/haryana-must-honour-2012-land-pooling-scheme-for-acquired-landowners-punjab-haryana-high-c-6e226f2d87db40dcb1bdf6e3d9226c8e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:53:16.199Z Haryana must honour 2012 land-pooling scheme for acquired landowners, Punjab & Haryana High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cannot-be-cancelled-absent-cogent-proof-of-misuse-intimidation-or-changed-circumstanc-f6f5f1f65c0e4a5bb222275010f42737/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:48:54.772Z Bail cannot be cancelled absent cogent proof of misuse, intimidation, or changed circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/misuse-of-official-position-by-a-bank-officer-to-credit-funds-personally-justifies-removal-ba64be318c50441faf4cf1b7bc1b46f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:40:40.865Z Misuse of official position by a bank officer to credit funds personally justifies removal from service. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-119-2-b-requires-liberal-consideration-of-genuine-hardship-delay-alone-cannot-defe-ff8334613414401e9b656887c1e441d8/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:39:55.536Z Section 119(2)(b) requires liberal consideration of genuine hardship; delay alone cannot defeat legitimate refund claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-establish-section-13-2-compliance-justified-acquittal-in-a-food-adulteration-pr-61303168302842338639e3e7dced3b43/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:39:54.332Z Failure to establish Section 13(2) compliance justified acquittal in a food-adulteration prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-independently-and-lawfully-reconsider-disproportionate-delinking-of-ratio-81f9efb6d93c4ee48f2891ce0a307a3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:39:37.710Z Authorities must independently and lawfully reconsider disproportionate delinking of ration cards from existing FPS dealers. https://lawlens.in/stories/victims-ossification-test-put-her-above-18-gauhati-hc-sets-aside-pocso-conviction-and-orde-9d1a5ccc782843b1b27294bd94c4a8f5/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:38:55.761Z Victim’s ossification test put her above 18; Gauhati HC sets aside POCSO conviction and orders consideration of rape charge https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-rectification-of-bona-fide-name-errors-in-mining-permissions-aft-ca9a6a1789e24aa1bc9af142f3ca5256/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:38:42.472Z Authorities must consider rectification of bona fide name errors in mining permissions after hearing the applicant. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-for-pain-suffering-and-future-treatment-may-be-enhanced-where-medical-evidenc-6e68b76bed254673b9abdf5864981e55/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:30:46.835Z Compensation for pain, suffering, and future treatment may be enhanced where medical evidence establishes grievous injuries and continuing needs. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-unavailable-for-cooperative-society-employees-service-grievances-abse-6830d69e04e848d9b424d75f91b2eb8e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:29:21.770Z Writ jurisdiction is unavailable for cooperative society employees’ service grievances absent exceptional circumstances or statutory public duty. https://lawlens.in/stories/prisoners-in-bihar-must-receive-remission-records-and-a-hearing-before-deductions-patna-hc-34f1f63304654240961e5ac1c2e98606/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:29:19.472Z Prisoners in Bihar must receive remission records and a hearing before deductions, Patna HC directs https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-an-exaggerated-landlord-tenant-dispute-were-quashed-as-a-9476194b110247fe880574ba0299ca34/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:28:48.389Z Criminal proceedings arising from an exaggerated landlord-tenant dispute were quashed as an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-on-benefit-of-doubt-does-not-bar-departmental-punishment-on-preponderance-of-pro-352c9a9ed2e442d19323f6603ae8a644/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:28:42.045Z Acquittal on Benefit of Doubt Does Not Bar Departmental Punishment on Preponderance of Probabilities https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-may-be-denied-where-the-family-has-sufficient-resources-and-a-ga-53eb7f1f917a4dafa48d661aa38f3161/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:28:39.311Z Compassionate appointment may be denied where the family has sufficient resources and a gainfully employed member. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-immediate-railway-intimation-or-passenger-negligence-does-not-defeat-statutory-41465ff77b2f4eb9a21c0478486cb76e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:22:52.473Z Absence of immediate railway intimation or passenger negligence does not defeat statutory compensation for accidental train falls. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-alone-does-not-defeat-bona-fide-passenger-status-fe867f8e91d44063b289078a2d769d4a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:22:37.254Z Non-recovery of a railway ticket alone does not defeat bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-will-cannot-be-proved-through-a-notary-alone-an-attesting-witness-must-be-examined-f6d5ecdc36454737b93209b07299645b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:18:43.422Z A Will cannot be proved through a notary alone; an attesting witness must be examined. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-overturned-where-prosecution-evidence-permits-reasonable-doubt-and-tri-bd6438d4374c49d9bac557fa4d25be0d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:18:23.196Z Acquittal cannot be overturned where prosecution evidence permits reasonable doubt and trial findings are plausible. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-wearing-of-a-helmet-alone-does-not-establish-contributory-negligence-without-a-causal-d1b3bd52c7f74a57b1e249cae091ee36/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:18:10.734Z Non-wearing of a helmet alone does not establish contributory negligence without a causal nexus. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-entails-continuity-of-service-unless-the-labour-court-expressly-denies-it-aae3f7dd6cbb459b9a01a24c112011fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:18:10.519Z Reinstatement entails continuity of service unless the Labour Court expressly denies it. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-credible-evidence-of-cruelty-or-instigation-abetment-of-suicide-cannot-be-establish-1b18527d57884884abe9ef85220ec176/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:18:06.760Z Absent credible evidence of cruelty or instigation, abetment of suicide cannot be established. https://lawlens.in/stories/unchallenged-testimony-proving-rent-above-the-statutory-threshold-defeats-the-section-50-d-8784fb68d7804a82a367ed1e0936807c/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:17:35.605Z Unchallenged testimony proving rent above the statutory threshold defeats the Section 50 DRC Act bar. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-non-possession-does-not-constitute-ouster-or-extinguish-a-co-owners-rights-8f89126fe0264a1d9c75d6032a8cc607/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:13:06.311Z Mere non-possession does not constitute ouster or extinguish a co-owner’s rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-for-electricity-poles-must-be-determined-by-statutory-authorities-not-civil-c-d795d0c0c9da452997e438af6edf43fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:13:01.124Z Compensation for electricity poles must be determined by statutory authorities, not civil courts. https://lawlens.in/stories/proof-of-demand-is-indispensable-mere-recovery-of-tainted-currency-cannot-sustain-convicti-d53a5831ac504b479f72fda97a8606ba/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:12:54.580Z Proof of demand is indispensable; mere recovery of tainted currency cannot sustain conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/nclat-upholds-swiss-challenge-bidding-to-resolve-deadlock-in-a-family-run-company-after-br-2a0a857345864447aead3f5b6b298967/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:12:42.082Z NCLAT upholds Swiss Challenge bidding to resolve deadlock in a family-run company after breakdown of trust https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employer-cannot-post-a-sexual-harassment-complainant-at-the-same-station-as-concerned-e-8665a35e96ca4cf8b8f7912dc9e59575/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:11:38.523Z An employer cannot post a sexual-harassment complainant at the same station as concerned employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-claims-cannot-be-rejected-without-addressing-contrary-contempora-30f1907f40014c94bca0bc1eb1bfed04/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:11:05.776Z Compassionate appointment claims cannot be rejected without addressing contrary contemporaneous departmental records. https://lawlens.in/stories/first-legally-wedded-wife-is-entitled-to-entire-family-pension-during-her-lifetime-2e257c408be3493f8e37cdc4f3f8ec00/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:10:47.853Z First legally wedded wife is entitled to entire family pension during her lifetime. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-designation-correction-representations-through-a-reasoned-76c00b142a0e45ccb25d02026c24a277/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:10:42.717Z Competent authority must decide designation-correction representations through a reasoned speaking order within four months. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-library-assistantschool-librarian-pay-parity-anomaly-must-be-referred-to-the-eighth-cp-61080a65b11f48698eec43905cee71a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:10:40.304Z The Library Assistant–School Librarian pay-parity anomaly must be referred to the Eighth CPC for reasoned recommendation. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-notice-against-a-retired-employee-shall-not-be-enforced-pending-a-reasoned-decisi-a95037ef3bf7435da6b892bca212f00a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:10:39.751Z Recovery notice against a retired employee shall not be enforced pending a reasoned decision on his representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-under-the-pensionary-excess-payment-notice-stayed-pending-a-reasoned-decision-on-d7801b17abff4aa8aa9b198c2479a8e2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:10:16.651Z Recovery under the pensionary excess-payment notice stayed pending a reasoned decision on the retiree’s representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-the-promotion-grievance-and-pass-a-reasoned-order-without-prejud-30d29071640e4c9e96fdcd7b5d59556d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:08:56.914Z Authorities must consider the promotion grievance and pass a reasoned order without prejudging its merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-chief-secretary-is-competent-to-initiate-disciplinary-proceedings-against-group-b-9e8f7bcce64b4d0ebdd16f6dbb4a1760/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:08:52.630Z Only the Chief Secretary is competent to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Group-B non-gazetted TGTs. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-is-not-a-vested-right-financial-hardship-must-be-objectively-est-99b25d35785442c6b2aa1336e8998533/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:08:50.901Z Compassionate appointment is not a vested right; financial hardship must be objectively established. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-xii-rule-6-relief-is-unwarranted-where-shared-household-rights-and-collusive-evictio-18ec578917a94f81b32f81fa98db1b19/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:08:34.145Z Order XII Rule 6 relief is unwarranted where shared-household rights and collusive eviction remain triable issues. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-service-following-open-competitive-contractual-appointment-counts-toward-senior-d8e1f5cb79bd40e2bf299da989ae5b73/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:08:30.414Z Continuous service following open competitive contractual appointment counts toward seniority despite prospective regularisation. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-closed-after-undertaking-to-pay-arrears-with-liberty-to-approach-the-d2625924b1e84f91a30a45e9b1b20a0c/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:08:26.218Z Contempt proceedings closed after undertaking to pay arrears, with liberty to approach the Tribunal upon default. https://lawlens.in/stories/refund-claims-for-service-tax-paid-on-ocean-freight-beyond-section-11bs-one-year-limitatio-66464f4f2c5545bfa5161cbce5dcd9a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:08:08.685Z Refund claims for service tax paid on ocean freight beyond Section 11B’s one-year limitation are time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-a-28-year-old-claimant-without-permanent-employment-future-prospects-are-limited-to-40-3011ecc11c69457fb346f550607353d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:07:30.847Z For a 28-year-old claimant without permanent employment, future prospects are limited to 40%. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-should-not-stay-public-infrastructure-tenders-aggrieved-bidders-must-pursue-damages-9c6da31d4a34411d84bd1de5f986dc98/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:03:33.633Z Courts should not stay public infrastructure tenders; aggrieved bidders must pursue damages instead. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-cogent-income-evidence-compensation-must-be-assessed-using-applicable-minimum-wages-c7261549126a448185ebf854960d0813/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:02:09.975Z Absent cogent income evidence, compensation must be assessed using applicable minimum wages commensurate with the deceased’s skills. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-quashed-after-authorities-delayed-representation-for-over-two-months-f35c3ae6954146aca9acbf5c6581fbfd/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T11:02:02.975Z Preventive detention quashed after authorities delayed representation for over two months and failed to communicate its rejection https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-7712c26fa81f415e8509ce4a4a8554ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:57:58.347Z Non-recovery of a railway ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/to-curb-trial-delays-karnataka-hc-directs-trial-courts-to-admit-undisputed-documents-by-co-012901ea511b4f68b23196b8c0524760/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:54:34.820Z To curb trial delays, Karnataka HC directs trial courts to admit undisputed documents by consent and drop unnecessary witnesses https://lawlens.in/stories/counsels-bona-fide-mistake-constitutes-sufficient-cause-for-setting-aside-an-ex-parte-orde-09613cc0908142a4a9fc9aa7e999ee95/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:48:21.327Z Counsel’s bona fide mistake constitutes sufficient cause for setting aside an ex parte order. https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-strikes-down-maharashtras-methanol-denaturing-and-licensing-rules-as-disprop-78ccdfeeef6b4734adb31f9f2ec871a6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:43:28.533Z Supreme Court strikes down Maharashtra’s methanol denaturing and licensing rules as disproportionate and unconstitutional https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-amendment-excluding-personal-guarantors-from-interim-moratorium-applies-to-pending-cas-a13f27898a5a411d9194d8b937412136/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:43:27.096Z IBC amendment excluding personal guarantors from interim moratorium applies to pending cases, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-amendment-ending-interim-moratorium-for-personal-guarantors-applies-to-pending-cases-b-301af85864d8442fafd801179f4d4ce4/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:40:42.518Z IBC amendment ending interim moratorium for personal guarantors applies to pending cases, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/once-an-adjudication-order-is-passed-section-6-2-b-objections-should-be-raised-in-statutor-b94d7cf5c84d4c7cbe80de821f071a8f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:39:49.860Z Once an adjudication order is passed, Section 6(2)(b) objections should be raised in statutory appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-allegations-and-separate-residence-without-proven-animus-deserendi-do-not-3ff4d8a469d74378a70f8033c0b9ba92/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:39:33.161Z Unsubstantiated allegations and separate residence without proven animus deserendi do not establish cruelty or desertion. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-lecturer-cannot-claim-appointment-as-principal-in-charge-as-a-matter-of-right-under-advi-ed931de747c74a1f8ffa12aaf689d183/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:39:29.606Z A Lecturer Cannot Claim Appointment as Principal-in-Charge as a Matter of Right Under Advisory Guidelines https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-are-entitled-to-interest-on-delayed-retiral-benefits-caused-by-state-default-be413fdeb18f4f4aa0b2aa7917ea6091/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:38:24.268Z Employees are entitled to interest on delayed retiral benefits caused by State default. https://lawlens.in/stories/kerala-high-court-directs-motor-accident-tribunals-to-number-claims-even-without-aadhaar-o-b1d60801574542c08e0442aeee2d4961/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:38:09.449Z Kerala High Court directs Motor Accident Tribunals to number claims even without Aadhaar or PAN details at filing stage https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-declined-after-adjudication-where-an-efficacious-statutory-appeal-und-6cf90d7d08fb4bedb96f80fbcd616ebe/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:37:16.290Z Writ jurisdiction is declined after adjudication where an efficacious statutory appeal under Section 107 exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-6-2-b-cgst-act-bars-proceedings-only-when-the-same-liability-or-contravention-is-i-cdc8c2acd3cd43f1b77ab8dcf80d11b7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:35:05.764Z Section 6(2)(b) CGST Act bars proceedings only when the same liability or contravention is involved. https://lawlens.in/stories/clear-signed-contract-cannot-be-rewritten-using-prior-negotiations-to-create-an-arbitratio-8386db5e68f64557b1d9fbef418a111b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:32:45.111Z Clear, signed contract cannot be rewritten using prior negotiations to create an arbitration clause, Delhi HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-courts-cannot-reappreciate-concurrent-factual-findings-absent-perversity-or-mis-9639712baa144859971e38aa0c6bf276/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:30:37.587Z Revisional courts cannot reappreciate concurrent factual findings absent perversity or miscarriage of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/advocates-privilege-cannot-block-a-gst-search-where-there-is-prima-facie-material-of-perso-542260f4575f481ab7b0210f2fc49a06/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:30:34.035Z Advocate’s privilege cannot block a GST search where there is prima facie material of personal involvement, Delhi HC rules; unrelated client data must remain protected https://lawlens.in/stories/cruelty-and-dowry-harassment-allegations-supported-by-surrounding-circumstances-constitute-8c35f13b002448cea7aab76044f933c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:30:02.670Z Cruelty and dowry-harassment allegations, supported by surrounding circumstances, constitute reasonable excuse under Section 9. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-withdrawn-where-agreement-contained-an-arbitration-clause-with-liberty-to-pu-482d08721e3547538542ab1afb179f60/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:29:48.858Z Writ petition withdrawn where agreement contained an arbitration clause, with liberty to pursue statutory remedies. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-has-no-right-to-unrelied-documents-before-charge-absent-sterling-quality-material-6acf3a815fdf41d78d74b08937e7f4ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:23:27.611Z Accused has no right to unrelied documents before charge absent sterling-quality material crucial to framing charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/bureaucratic-delays-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-condoning-prolonged-governmenta-2af1050c522f423b9657d9a703a36ed2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:09:38.673Z Bureaucratic delays do not constitute sufficient cause for condoning prolonged governmental appeals. https://lawlens.in/stories/annual-increment-sanctioned-for-bwds-employees-does-not-extend-to-separate-wdt-members-49383eed696941f1abd136c186195135/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:09:34.834Z Annual increment sanctioned for BWDS employees does not extend to separate WDT members. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-delay-cannot-be-condoned-without-a-credible-and-sufficient-explanation-includin-a2d50004ffd349319c34844642e7c169/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:09:31.332Z Inordinate delay cannot be condoned without a credible and sufficient explanation, including alleged lack of knowledge. https://lawlens.in/stories/natural-justice-is-not-violated-where-the-show-cause-notice-encloses-the-enquiry-report-d5fc117518504badac14d6afeb61959e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T10:09:27.867Z Natural justice is not violated where the show-cause notice encloses the enquiry report. https://lawlens.in/stories/aera-must-follow-unstayed-tdsat-rulings-while-fixing-airport-tariffs-tribunal-holds-in-dia-4dbe3c6aa9e44fafaa21a5c7d4387a10/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:54:22.289Z AERA must follow unstayed TDSAT rulings while fixing airport tariffs, tribunal holds in DIAL case https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-consider-casual-workers-wage-benefit-representation-and-issue-a-r-ed76119895494f67a72a389de9ebe846/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:53:14.301Z Competent authority must consider casual workers’ wage-benefit representation and issue a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/pay-protection-cannot-be-withdrawn-or-recovered-without-individual-determination-and-prior-f1030926f7764c7fb6d8bce15c5054b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:52:47.059Z Pay protection cannot be withdrawn or recovered without individual determination and prior hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-authority-must-record-tentative-reasons-before-recording-findings-contrary-to-889e01b4ccf54c20888e3cd2cf3371c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:52:27.349Z Disciplinary authority must record tentative reasons before recording findings contrary to the inquiry officer. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-directed-to-decide-the-applicants-representation-through-a-reasoned-sp-eec7028ca9c14fc496f47cf01770149b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:52:14.412Z Competent authority directed to decide the applicant’s representation through a reasoned, speaking order within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-is-allowable-on-brokerage-detention-insurance-and-membership-services-but-no-2a21155ec9b04aa98b77615c69ebef7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:51:59.314Z CENVAT credit is allowable on brokerage, detention, insurance, and membership services, but not rent-a-cab or staff welfare services. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-driving-of-a-vehicle-carrying-contraband-does-not-establish-conscious-participation-w-7f4d0f552c27445f91cd8aeab313a6d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:50:16.611Z Mere driving of a vehicle carrying contraband does not establish conscious participation without proof of knowledge. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-delay-in-processing-compassionate-appointment-does-not-preserve-entitlement-6046bd8efdf446a48264c13d5d743e0a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:48:04.345Z Administrative delay in processing compassionate appointment does not preserve entitlement under a superseding policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/refund-of-tax-paid-under-a-quashed-tds-demand-attracts-interest-under-section-244a-1-b-63ff6ddcd1554f3895a1d3e8dd808422/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:48:00.984Z Refund of tax paid under a quashed TDS demand attracts interest under Section 244A(1)(b). https://lawlens.in/stories/married-daughter-retains-agriculturist-status-despite-fraudulent-deletion-from-land-record-9e20186b5c664c0e91286a86ed292c60/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:47:53.194Z Married daughter retains agriculturist status despite fraudulent deletion from land records; 19-year-old revenue action quashed https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-on-one-charge-does-not-invalidate-dismissal-sustained-by-independent-departmenta-c305173ab3b64877a28580043009e3e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:47:35.205Z Acquittal on one charge does not invalidate dismissal sustained by independent departmental findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-motor-accident-claims-a-charge-sheeted-truck-drivers-non-examination-justifies-setting-f18745a6a49d488eb13244e0cf7f6b75/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:47:34.997Z In motor accident claims, a charge-sheeted truck driver’s non-examination justifies setting aside contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/documentary-evidence-of-dairy-and-ancillary-income-justified-fixing-the-deceaseds-monthly-23b7ff9a56d7490e8bef590f6703b2af/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:47:32.715Z Documentary evidence of dairy and ancillary income justified fixing the deceased’s monthly income at ₹20,000. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-offences-upon-genuine-settlement-where-conviction-a-5c3e171a4aff4f558755529a4825e17e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:45:17.356Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable offences upon genuine settlement where conviction appears remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-a-28-year-old-claimant-without-permanent-employment-future-prospects-are-limited-to-40-d47d98c36da142acb7e0dd65d3b3f508/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:42:03.150Z For a 28-year-old claimant without permanent employment, future prospects are limited to 40%. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-or-disturb-fact-based-findings-absen-0a142f4c706244359fb957b1855f83d7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:41:05.931Z Article 227 jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence or disturb fact-based findings absent patent jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-amendment-incorporating-subsequent-dispossession-and-recovery-of-possession-does-not-al-ba8ec15dfee0457fbd0495b080b41500/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:40:37.770Z An amendment incorporating subsequent dispossession and recovery of possession does not alter the suit’s nature or character. https://lawlens.in/stories/unconditional-advance-bank-guarantees-remain-encashable-despite-contractual-disputes-absen-fe93d0596ec2450bac10fba7430ea985/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:30:26.228Z Unconditional advance bank guarantees remain encashable despite contractual disputes absent egregious fraud or irretrievable injustice. https://lawlens.in/stories/sections-420-and-406-ipc-cannot-be-simultaneously-invoked-for-the-same-transaction-1af30928c6364532b15beb1cddc3b46e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:20:41.083Z Sections 420 and 406 IPC cannot be simultaneously invoked for the same transaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/market-redevelopment-must-follow-binding-judicial-directions-with-stallholders-required-to-60dfdd20cc5b479e92feb4f93769ed53/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:19:10.193Z Market redevelopment must follow binding judicial directions, with stallholders required to cooperate. https://lawlens.in/stories/sc-st-act-conviction-requires-proof-of-intentional-caste-based-humiliation-in-public-view-e9b01221e4de4684a0b386504bc0c28b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:13:39.961Z SC/ST Act conviction requires proof of intentional caste-based humiliation in public view; rent-receipt disputes are insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-findings-of-rash-and-negligent-driving-warrant-no-interference-in-criminal-revi-58a5a4f6ab9f4b35be32bd16caa03b55/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:13:37.228Z Concurrent findings of rash and negligent driving warrant no interference in criminal revision. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-59-the-commissioner-cannot-entertain-revision-before-the-deputy-commissioner-3fddba88e5f74f3c9fcec2b9f8df0a3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:13:24.535Z Under Section 59, the Commissioner cannot entertain revision before the Deputy Commissioner first decides it. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-invoked-to-reargue-alleged-errors-in-appreciation-of-facts-o-a6b501060ef3466593e26792b3ca081d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:02:33.088Z Review jurisdiction cannot be invoked to reargue alleged errors in appreciation of facts or law. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-quashed-after-authority-failed-to-consider-detenus-representation-and-cb18aad3fb804808bf7b991b2618cbda/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T09:02:29.733Z Preventive detention quashed after authority failed to consider detenu’s representation and verify tribunal confirmation of PLA ban: Manipur HC https://lawlens.in/stories/a-deceaseds-father-is-treated-as-financially-dependent-for-motor-accident-compensation-pur-82803c14937a441098fb13597320879a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T08:52:32.575Z A deceased’s father is treated as financially dependent for motor accident compensation purposes. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-assess-unorganised-sector-income-from-oral-evidence-and-circumstances-not-mini-c07aecabadd84648917e3a1ad7c02575/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T08:52:17.202Z Courts must assess unorganised-sector income from oral evidence and circumstances, not minimum wages alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/uncommunicated-adverse-acrs-cannot-justify-withdrawal-of-granted-time-scale-pay-benefits-cb348452b6314614a7ca3e6fb6298dfb/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T08:39:38.025Z Uncommunicated adverse ACRs cannot justify withdrawal of granted time-scale pay benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-311-2-b-cannot-be-invoked-on-presumptions-cogent-reasons-must-establish-department-d62b8f66fc2542b1a4a889245ee4d5ed/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T08:38:08.170Z Article 311(2)(b) cannot be invoked on presumptions; cogent reasons must establish departmental inquiry impracticability. https://lawlens.in/stories/old-pension-scheme-claims-require-reconsideration-under-subsequent-instructions-where-comp-c18c8f9a4894412ba7633c7be2188ea7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T08:38:01.333Z Old Pension Scheme claims require reconsideration under subsequent instructions where compassionate appointment applications preceded 1 January 2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-duty-payment-alone-does-not-trigger-the-enhanced-liability-under-rule-9s-seventh-p-b1aebe557fca4870af5d6dd77eeeff8b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T08:37:28.547Z Delayed duty payment alone does not trigger the enhanced liability under Rule 9’s seventh proviso. https://lawlens.in/stories/mandatory-selection-of-an-arbitrator-from-a-one-party-curated-panel-violates-equal-treatme-c4de5692f83344f0a32876d25ef6e2a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T08:23:28.523Z Mandatory selection of an arbitrator from a one-party curated panel violates equal treatment. https://lawlens.in/stories/unusable-remainder-of-building-after-highway-acquisition-warrants-full-compensation-and-10-acc39ec693de409e95f05734937c491f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T08:19:05.386Z Unusable remainder of building after highway acquisition warrants full compensation and 100% solatium, Kerala High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-against-succession-certificate-orders-by-inferior-courts-lie-before-the-district-j-957b01e04571441982ff82043f337c1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T08:12:20.313Z Appeals against succession certificate orders by inferior courts lie before the District Judge. https://lawlens.in/stories/limited-time-granted-to-vacate-after-lease-expiry-does-not-constitute-lease-renewal-86b1cbcff2134667a5f7fb4d8d8e7c6e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T08:09:33.373Z Limited time granted to vacate after lease expiry does not constitute lease renewal. https://lawlens.in/stories/registered-trademark-is-not-a-shield-against-passing-off-claims-or-interim-injunctions-cal-dbccca835fb64f9a97cdfb2cbaf9e471/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T07:51:17.782Z Registered trademark is not a shield against passing-off claims or interim injunctions, Calcutta High Court holds in ITC Gold Flake case https://lawlens.in/stories/credible-victim-testimony-can-sustain-rape-conviction-despite-hostile-witnesses-and-inconc-ce81c19dbc9b42ac983ae225798c04dc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T07:32:36.080Z Credible victim testimony can sustain rape conviction despite hostile witnesses and inconclusive medical evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-section-13-1-e-pc-act-requires-documentary-proof-of-disproportionate-asse-23d9d60fdabf4e27be396705552ebb37/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T07:32:30.646Z Conviction under Section 13(1)(e) PC Act requires documentary proof of disproportionate assets. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-co-sharer-may-construct-on-an-amicably-demarcated-portion-despite-absence-of-formal-part-819e3a5640c24356afd93012a7096242/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T07:31:00.238Z A co-sharer may construct on an amicably demarcated portion despite absence of formal partition. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-dismissed-as-withdrawn-with-liberty-to-pursue-the-available-alternative-reme-966585331be94dd0a2170a0395d6603a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T07:30:45.085Z Writ petition dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty to pursue the available alternative remedy. https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-is-admissible-on-eligible-duties-paid-upon-eou-de-bonding-of-inputs-and-capi-d116d0acd14346eb89ee9750c071c8c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T07:21:36.296Z CENVAT credit is admissible on eligible duties paid upon EOU de-bonding of inputs and capital goods. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-fir-arising-from-the-same-transaction-is-impermissible-and-must-be-quashed-3c7644745a084642ac6df70e4137c1bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T07:19:35.242Z A second FIR arising from the same transaction is impermissible and must be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-authorities-must-reasonedly-consider-rule-18-4-representations-cryptic-orders-190fb45515d044fcab6b91b19232be3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T07:19:17.879Z Disciplinary authorities must reasonedly consider Rule 18(4) representations; cryptic orders violate natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-upheld-but-sentence-reduced-to-the-period-already-undergone-after-19-years-of-p-3012469f2ce34f4787ae4ddce651536f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T07:19:06.775Z Conviction upheld, but sentence reduced to the period already undergone after 19 years of proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/market-redevelopment-must-follow-binding-judicial-directions-with-stallholders-required-to-4058e2abfc68410bb63f7e57e34007a8/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T07:09:49.463Z Market redevelopment must follow binding judicial directions, with stallholders required to cooperate. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-co-sharer-cannot-obtain-injunction-over-a-specific-portion-of-unpartitioned-property-efdaf2b5afd1455cab78f34de504d3d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:59:03.476Z A co-sharer cannot obtain injunction over a specific portion of unpartitioned property. https://lawlens.in/stories/presumptive-taxation-does-not-exempt-assessees-from-filing-returns-or-establishing-income-73814736029549c0b517b4aada86e74a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:59:03.448Z Presumptive taxation does not exempt assessees from filing returns or establishing income below Section 149’s threshold. https://lawlens.in/stories/restoration-is-justified-where-the-plaintiff-satisfactorily-establishes-sufficient-cause-f-fae796c9d970475e9e66bd4b3c5a0ad9/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:59:00.167Z Restoration is justified where the plaintiff satisfactorily establishes sufficient cause for absence from proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-acquittal-does-not-negate-independently-established-negligence-in-motor-accident-11ed008c272b48c7ad287741f3f128dc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:57:53.068Z Criminal acquittal does not negate independently established negligence in motor accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/synthetic-sbr-latex-falls-under-the-specific-rubber-entry-not-the-residuary-category-e077a995cc4b46a2a3b53226aebb2864/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:56:18.408Z Synthetic SBR latex falls under the specific “rubber” entry, not the residuary category. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-arbitration-agreement-and-parties-consensus-warrant-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrat-506401f8963841b08542fd5a61215db7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:56:03.007Z A valid arbitration agreement and parties’ consensus warrant appointment of a sole arbitrator under Section 11. https://lawlens.in/stories/availability-of-a-cooperative-service-remedy-does-not-bar-recourse-under-the-industrial-di-22bb1ff7fdcd4108af7c0e857542ba3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:50:55.873Z Availability of a cooperative service remedy does not bar recourse under the Industrial Disputes Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/offering-the-same-showroom-land-by-multiple-applicants-mandates-rejection-under-distributo-1bd0ccc001cc4f4db83a87b89d3e23dc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:50:02.712Z Offering the same showroom land by multiple applicants mandates rejection under distributorship guidelines. https://lawlens.in/stories/fraud-based-cancellation-of-a-sarfaesi-sale-certificate-falls-outside-drt-jurisdiction-336e7c7d87134644af4694f5ca845752/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:49:48.168Z Fraud-based cancellation of a SARFAESI sale certificate falls outside DRT jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-without-departmental-inquiry-is-invalid-requiring-reinstatement-with-2dac4c6ae4404f08ba7253d0b5b9ea27/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:49:41.979Z Stigmatic termination without departmental inquiry is invalid, requiring reinstatement without back wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-after-retirement-is-impermissible-where-the-undertaking-was-not-pro-02cd4aa4812c494094c5917eb1e3ad61/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:49:37.422Z Recovery of excess pay after retirement is impermissible where the undertaking was not proven voluntary. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-acquittal-does-not-negate-independently-established-negligence-in-motor-accident-5a321d4caded4001bf2c49061fff2999/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:49:35.610Z Criminal acquittal does not negate independently established negligence in motor accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-of-a-contractual-employee-without-departmental-inquiry-violates-natu-e9481de37c774be69b0ac1c1c47e16ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:49:34.582Z Stigmatic termination of a contractual employee without departmental inquiry violates natural justice and is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-of-a-contractual-employee-without-departmental-inquiry-is-unsustaina-9d15c02fec2b416cb08492b9ce0a71ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:49:33.451Z Stigmatic termination of a contractual employee without departmental inquiry is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/accrued-annual-increment-due-after-retirement-must-be-included-in-salary-for-bsnl-vrs-bene-0cf9dede4e5941a99218dac4ba71637a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:49:20.862Z Accrued annual increment due after retirement must be included in salary for BSNL VRS benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-contract-killing-allegations-rested-solely-on-an-uncorroborated-co-accu-acb46038fc9e477ea0ed4dbe938e71e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:40:38.397Z Bail granted where contract-killing allegations rested solely on an uncorroborated co-accused memorandum. https://lawlens.in/stories/rehabilitation-policy-employment-obligations-do-not-require-appointment-to-regular-or-perm-03c623ee49d34e60a63d06de36a49efa/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:40:17.922Z Rehabilitation policy employment obligations do not require appointment to regular or permanent posts. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-review-cannot-reopen-concluded-revenue-proceedings-after-unexplained-and-inordin-79aaae9d1d124de680d3add61200b09d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:39:05.808Z Statutory review cannot reopen concluded revenue proceedings after unexplained and inordinate delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-minor-victim-supported-the-relationship-and-confirmed-continued-6a0a876b2b4b4b83a91946b4e765dd85/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:38:52.275Z Regular bail granted where minor victim supported the relationship and confirmed continued residence with the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-concluded-land-allotment-cannot-be-annulled-after-delay-absent-fraud-jurisdictional-defe-da2706e4e67b454c942e6fec7163096a/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:38:46.207Z A concluded land allotment cannot be annulled after delay absent fraud, jurisdictional defect, or patent illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-certificates-cannot-alone-justify-rejecting-medical-college-applications-where-com-a0dee26450d74a1aabaf44464adf2206/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:37:08.875Z Belated certificates cannot alone justify rejecting medical-college applications where comparable late submissions were accepted. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wifes-parental-visits-and-request-that-her-husband-become-a-gharjamai-do-not-constitute-a9a51faaf0754181b7d80f88bbdf1dec/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:35:04.025Z A wife’s parental visits and request that her husband become a gharjamai do not constitute cruelty. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pil-lacking-larger-public-interest-particularly-against-a-routine-police-statement-warra-89fa4be9ed0b40bcb7ce1a27e11c35fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:34:50.872Z A PIL lacking larger public interest, particularly against a routine police statement, warrants dismissal. https://lawlens.in/stories/existence-of-a-civil-remedy-does-not-bar-criminal-proceedings-where-allegations-prima-faci-00c57a2fc8a54083bae773985e33801b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:31:49.736Z Existence of a civil remedy does not bar criminal proceedings where allegations prima facie disclose cognizable offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-interest-claims-for-delayed-retiral-dues-in-accordance-with-govern-7b27141880314a59afd4886b81b74ac0/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:31:43.753Z Authorities must decide interest claims for delayed retiral dues in accordance with governing Supreme Court precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-the-stage-of-framing-charges-courts-cannot-conduct-a-mini-trial-or-assess-evidentiary-v-5647065dfe5c427fbf379af80af522dc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:30:06.785Z At the stage of framing charges, courts cannot conduct a mini-trial or assess evidentiary veracity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractual-employee-has-no-vested-right-to-renewal-after-expiry-of-the-contract-26930c45696d4d028460f68512cd6dc6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:28:38.891Z A contractual employee has no vested right to renewal after expiry of the contract. https://lawlens.in/stories/abatement-cannot-defeat-a-partition-appeal-where-deceased-co-sharers-legal-representatives-09bf7f9218c64d7591fbfaa0c9aed570/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:24:08.398Z Abatement cannot defeat a partition appeal where deceased co-sharers’ legal representatives are necessary for complete adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-does-not-bar-payment-for-work-completed-within-the-extended-period-absent-a-re-e61a5e853816456cb343baf08fba4498/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:24:01.812Z Termination does not bar payment for work completed within the extended period absent a refund clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-has-no-vested-right-to-continued-deputation-absent-the-parent-departments-cons-997c72b896fa4952948d775ad308c0fc/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:19:42.014Z An employee has no vested right to continued deputation absent the parent department’s consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-equal-aggregate-marks-age-based-seniority-governs-merit-before-qualification-or-height-5d9fdb3790b944f599a4b9a56e7b10c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:19:41.821Z For equal aggregate marks, age-based seniority governs merit before qualification or height. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-termination-after-an-opportunity-to-explain-does-not-violate-natural-justice-a-c4fc662246604b0aa2d2236d8f6735a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:19:00.454Z Contractual termination after an opportunity to explain does not violate natural justice absent decision-making illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-decade-long-delay-and-laches-bar-a-stale-challenge-to-recovery-orders-7824514572574d4f85b1a072418b7d21/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:18:57.776Z Unexplained decade-long delay and laches bar a stale challenge to recovery orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-can-render-a-termination-dispute-stale-defeating-reference-under-the-ind-1a85aac23842476a914d535d52621cdb/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:11:33.898Z Unexplained delay can render a termination dispute stale, defeating reference under the Industrial Disputes Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-civil-dispute-does-not-bar-criminal-proceedings-where-the-fir-prima-facie-discloses-cogn-1ea0fe751c7544efa47a8addd8cb6b6f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:11:32.994Z A civil dispute does not bar criminal proceedings where the FIR prima facie discloses cognizable offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-under-a-decree-is-simple-unless-the-decree-expressly-awards-compound-interest-23be2884e0b74f62af45e9689d8be55f/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:11:32.811Z Interest under a decree is simple unless the decree expressly awards compound interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-bail-stage-courts-cannot-undertake-detailed-evidence-appreciation-beyond-determining-a-409772a0b77346c69d1f12dc538054d7/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:11:31.689Z At bail stage, courts cannot undertake detailed evidence appreciation beyond determining a prima facie case. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-should-permit-delayed-replies-to-contest-merits-absent-grave-prejudice-subject-to-c-fd024462909240749b0a3ad244275db1/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:07:00.966Z Courts should permit delayed replies to contest merits absent grave prejudice, subject to costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/reply-filing-opportunity-may-be-restored-to-secure-adjudication-on-merits-where-no-grave-p-b612f31553494a41a30d223a860d2729/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:06:51.092Z Reply filing opportunity may be restored to secure adjudication on merits where no grave prejudice is caused. https://lawlens.in/stories/fr-56-j-permits-premature-retirement-based-on-the-entire-service-record-despite-pending-di-12c5079ece954f39a5f725d944e97e66/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:05:53.989Z FR 56(j) permits premature retirement based on the entire service record despite pending disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disputed-pay-matrix-interpretation-does-not-constitute-an-error-apparent-warranting-revi-33f2dac146f3454db10b6267df7fd865/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:05:50.442Z A disputed Pay Matrix interpretation does not constitute an error apparent warranting review. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-high-court-quashes-uapa-section-20-charge-finding-no-terrorist-act-attributed-to-accus-8671d322350140ffbe756780d129a91b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:04:11.823Z J&K High Court quashes UAPA Section 20 charge, finding no terrorist act attributed to accused; upholds Section 13 charge for promoting banned groups’ ideology https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneous-exercise-of-statutory-revenue-power-without-culpable-intent-does-not-constitute-4be2c6a2e24a43a199596e130cf0f0a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:04:09.792Z Erroneous exercise of statutory revenue power, without culpable intent, does not constitute criminal misconduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-tender-order-modification-is-not-a-clause-12-letters-patent-judgment-290620fc6a62482ca714f92cf9ef2f03/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T06:04:09.342Z Interim tender-order modification is not a Clause 12 Letters Patent judgment. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-employees-are-entitled-to-retrospective-regularization-and-consequentia-737af76142ca4751bef01d62eaed76ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T05:58:52.766Z Similarly situated employees are entitled to retrospective regularization and consequential benefits on parity grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/major-married-and-earning-children-are-entitled-to-compensation-as-legal-representatives-o-100a803b3e6342469fe020fc34cf2c78/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T05:51:02.517Z Major, married, and earning children are entitled to compensation as legal representatives of the deceased. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-not-sustain-parallel-proceedings-while-the-competent-authoritys-d-9abf594453a14645990fd78a169aef37/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:44:21.943Z Writ jurisdiction should not sustain parallel proceedings while the competent authority’s decision remains pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/misreading-material-evidence-warrants-setting-aside-a-foreigners-tribunal-opinion-and-rema-6737e6df46324c1a9176785d0ff23f52/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:44:01.868Z Misreading material evidence warrants setting aside a Foreigners Tribunal opinion and remand for fresh adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-accepting-authorities-cannot-arbitrarily-discharge-technically-responsive-l-1-bids-95cf92389c9f40e296c44acda3fbcdbf/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:43:26.659Z Tender Accepting Authorities cannot arbitrarily discharge technically responsive L-1 bids without recording reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-arrest-memo-was-absent-arrest-grounds-were-not-duly-served-and-prolonge-1ce5b86f170e402e85eb735774b0a30b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:42:46.265Z Bail granted where arrest memo was absent, arrest grounds were not duly served, and prolonged custody was unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-credible-child-victims-consistent-testimony-can-sustain-pocso-conviction-despite-absent-f2c9390ee120417688cc688bcf3cc702/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:38:55.423Z A credible child victim’s consistent testimony can sustain POCSO conviction despite absent medical corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/assam-government-directed-to-pay-5-lakh-compensation-for-death-in-illegal-police-custody-h-bb39144ba43e490ca178b10e55e6ab52/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:38:48.124Z Assam Government Directed to Pay ₹5 Lakh Compensation for Death in Illegal Police Custody; High Court Cites Arrest-Procedure Violations https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-alimony-must-balance-the-wifes-needs-against-the-husbands-income-liabilities-dep-a5fa306b833a4a898db2873b0d437cc5/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:38:42.270Z Permanent alimony must balance the wife’s needs against the husband’s income, liabilities, dependents, and retirement prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-cannot-be-detained-indefinitely-when-further-custodial-interrogation-is-unnecessar-adc70ab39e9e47feaff3cfc3ebf37aa0/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:38:34.929Z Accused cannot be detained indefinitely when further custodial interrogation is unnecessary during investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/explained-delay-in-reporting-sexual-assault-does-not-undermine-credible-medically-corrobor-77bb84b3343e421fad94c339c0bf6efc/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:38:34.369Z Explained delay in reporting sexual assault does not undermine credible, medically corroborated child-victim testimony. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-1970-electoral-roll-entry-establishes-presence-in-india-and-precludes-a-post-1971-foreig-0f1f255f7b7b4f31a3f4829eb7ebe572/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:38:29.297Z A 1970 electoral-roll entry establishes presence in India and precludes a post-1971 foreigner declaration. https://lawlens.in/stories/consistent-testimony-of-a-child-victim-corroborated-by-circumstances-sustains-conviction-f-549c4f71eb024243ad6bd412a4b75b34/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:38:26.511Z Consistent testimony of a child victim, corroborated by circumstances, sustains conviction for aggravated penetrative sexual assault under POCSO. https://lawlens.in/stories/objective-cartel-indicators-justify-emd-forfeiture-warranting-restrained-judicial-review-o-d6da8b2a78af4265a6d41ad453d1bb7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:38:22.000Z Objective cartel indicators justify EMD forfeiture, warranting restrained judicial review of procurement decisions. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-informant-may-challenge-a-police-final-report-through-a-protest-petition-seeking-cogniz-e9a40d42fc2341e796f42a6eb452f15f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:38:19.236Z An informant may challenge a police final report through a protest petition seeking cognizance or further investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-newspaper-proprietor-cannot-be-prosecuted-for-defamation-solely-on-the-basis-of-ownershi-29a0d01d01984a6b8f637d9c80c59ac0/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:38:17.389Z A newspaper proprietor cannot be prosecuted for defamation solely on the basis of ownership. https://lawlens.in/stories/liberty-to-challenge-does-not-override-res-judicata-delay-and-laches-3c7200c588694b4981aa0c59ad84526a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:02:15.724Z Liberty to challenge does not override res judicata, delay, and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-consider-material-evidence-or-express-contractual-provisions-renders-an-arbitra-d7b274bd2ef14bafb3db3ec2d71d2d64/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:00:32.753Z Failure to consider material evidence or express contractual provisions renders an arbitral award liable to be set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/unpleaded-and-unsupported-claims-for-overheads-and-lost-profits-cannot-sustain-an-arbitral-47f08e4af21c457591addbf9b1924f2b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T19:00:27.408Z Unpleaded and unsupported claims for overheads and lost profits cannot sustain an arbitral award. https://lawlens.in/stories/madhya-pradesh-high-court-upholds-cci-jurisdiction-to-probe-alleged-cartelisation-in-count-61ec462ad5ae44ad9ffd3ba2ef2bdb08/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T18:58:54.908Z Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds CCI jurisdiction to probe alleged cartelisation in country-liquor tenders despite State excise regulation https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-declaratory-suit-exceeding-liberty-limited-to-mere-injunction-is-barred-by-re-592967630be149d29a7aca4e6dfa05cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T18:58:49.407Z A subsequent declaratory suit exceeding liberty limited to mere injunction is barred by res judicata. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-must-admit-material-additional-evidence-necessary-for-a-just-and-satisfac-e1911fb1ddc44796b7849a8331b494c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T18:58:39.025Z Appellate courts must admit material additional evidence necessary for a just and satisfactory adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-physical-disability-percentage-alone-does-not-establish-functional-loss-of-earni-791461db600043e2a42e18c034ee1d69/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T18:58:32.494Z Permanent physical disability percentage alone does not establish functional loss of earning capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-defects-in-appointments-to-sanctioned-posts-render-them-irregular-not-illegal-b-97052746e5b846aab45a2194d348e407/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T18:58:32.240Z Procedural defects in appointments to sanctioned posts render them irregular, not illegal, barring belated termination. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-razor-thin-margin-and-numerous-rejected-ballots-justify-recounting-to-verify-election-re-3b4c08ae4fce4cab93394b18f9192c59/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T18:58:31.745Z A razor-thin margin and numerous rejected ballots justify recounting to verify election results. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-direct-expeditious-disposal-of-section-17-1-applications-bypassing-the-9ebf62c02b294c78806d5a917e88d1ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T18:58:28.693Z High Courts cannot direct expeditious disposal of Section 17(1) applications bypassing the Section 17(6) remedy. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-dangerous-injuries-do-not-negate-a-section-307-ipc-charge-at-the-framing-stage-2597a6dbc43f4effbf1c5bb4be206ffb/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T18:58:28.689Z Non-dangerous injuries do not negate a Section 307 IPC charge at the framing stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unsubstantiated-sham-dispute-cannot-invoke-section-7-2-protection-admitted-arrears-attr-1c9c3003eb0f4d56abb725bc5d726383/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T16:58:58.484Z An unsubstantiated sham dispute cannot invoke Section 7(2) protection; admitted arrears attract defence striking. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-losers-in-national-highway-acquisitions-entitled-to-rehabilitation-benefits-under-201-12fb6f43d6e64eada8183b1ca5d7dd6c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T16:44:40.358Z Land losers in National Highway acquisitions entitled to rehabilitation benefits under 2013 Act, Telangana HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/ghmc-may-affix-notices-under-section-630-d-only-after-exhausting-other-prescribed-modes-of-91b395a146c341adb68e2ad2dfd13c29/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T16:44:36.937Z GHMC may affix notices under Section 630(d) only after exhausting other prescribed modes of service. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipal-authorities-must-hear-affected-parties-before-deciding-objections-to-sanctioned-73be585e0b7945e2b947689cbd6622ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T16:44:29.530Z Municipal authorities must hear affected parties before deciding objections to sanctioned building permissions. https://lawlens.in/stories/registering-authorities-must-receive-and-process-presented-documents-subject-to-statutory-340f429bc7b44655b82387b067f8b906/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T16:44:26.170Z Registering authorities must receive and process presented documents, subject to statutory compliance and reasoned refusal. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-for-abetment-of-suicide-stands-absent-clear-proximate-instigation-proved-beyond-773116b24468411897f1624826808b24/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:48:45.763Z Acquittal for abetment of suicide stands absent clear, proximate instigation proved beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/modern-garbage-transfer-station-near-crematorium-upheld-alleged-pollution-and-religious-se-0b8b82b33d7842bba1c247ed5bb83e00/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:47:59.377Z Modern garbage transfer station near crematorium upheld; alleged pollution and religious-sentiment concerns were found unfounded. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-title-and-civil-remedies-do-not-warrant-quashing-where-fir-prima-facie-discloses-65e9579aa9e04d8dbfe3952081cf1fcd/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:43:35.417Z Disputed title and civil remedies do not warrant quashing where FIR prima facie discloses cognizable offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/annual-production-incentives-must-be-included-in-income-when-computing-motor-accident-comp-5948a7be96a64cd38e7d354329369cb2/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:40:57.751Z Annual production incentives must be included in income when computing motor accident compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/dda-must-serve-allotment-notices-at-all-available-addresses-public-notices-are-no-substitu-78b286573a4a459a92980669739357cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:38:42.160Z DDA must serve allotment notices at all available addresses; public notices are no substitute. https://lawlens.in/stories/dusu-polls-must-be-free-of-political-party-interference-student-wing-affiliation-alone-doe-888132a75a594cb5902a78956d7f595f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:38:41.362Z DUSU polls must be free of political-party interference; student-wing affiliation alone does not violate Lyngdoh rules, Delhi HC says https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-adjudication-of-similar-maritime-disputes-does-not-disqualify-arbitrators-absent-dem-57e735f023b743be8534110c0dfd9fba/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:25:55.580Z Prior adjudication of similar maritime disputes does not disqualify arbitrators absent demonstrated bias or partiality. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-in-custody-may-undergo-private-medical-treatment-in-delhi-ncr-at-personal-expense-033fdc47ff974fbc8877f8e63c3990d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:17:50.046Z Accused in custody may undergo private medical treatment in Delhi-NCR at personal expense, subject to safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-employees-cannot-be-regularised-where-governing-service-rules-prescribe-promot-3346f6151dde4b7abeb67b9c15ac7329/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:17:49.041Z Contractual employees cannot be regularised where governing service rules prescribe promotion as the exclusive recruitment mode. https://lawlens.in/stories/repair-and-renovation-of-a-gurudwara-require-no-statutory-permission-absent-structural-alt-ece5633958a24a2ba32f1fd73c2187ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:17:29.452Z Repair and renovation of a Gurudwara require no statutory permission absent structural alterations. https://lawlens.in/stories/provisional-street-vendors-may-be-relocated-to-congestion-free-sites-while-remaining-exemp-fc4e01cfaf374d1bbf1fc3d952f718e2/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:10:50.525Z Provisional street vendors may be relocated to congestion-free sites while remaining exempt from the 30-minute vending limit. https://lawlens.in/stories/political-meetings-rallies-or-dharnas-cannot-be-held-on-private-land-without-the-owners-pe-435187cf3db64a8f98b1f95ec2948513/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:08:32.845Z Political meetings, rallies, or dharnas cannot be held on private land without the owner’s permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-beyond-four-years-is-impermissible-absent-failure-to-disclose-fully-and-truly-f18d331ce8564b78b36337d733e2944a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:08:22.771Z Reassessment beyond four years is impermissible absent failure to disclose fully and truly material facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/street-vendors-holding-provisional-certificates-cannot-be-disturbed-while-complying-with-p-263b53f379d64042adcab924bf0b6cb8/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:08:21.219Z Street vendors holding provisional certificates cannot be disturbed while complying with prescribed conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/bmc-allowed-to-cut-1-237-mangroves-for-versovamadh-island-bridge-subject-to-restoration-an-7a99da9a6f7a44e58cd89a6c811c3655/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:05:49.498Z BMC allowed to cut 1,237 mangroves for Versova–Madh Island bridge, subject to restoration and 10-year monitoring https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-part-time-employees-performing-perennial-duties-cannot-be-discriminatorily-de-1cfadc6d21d94264986d29209f647047/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T15:00:14.311Z Long-serving part-time employees performing perennial duties cannot be discriminatorily denied consideration for regularization. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-acquittal-on-an-identical-criminal-charge-warrants-reconsideration-of-dispropor-1155d96b151549658695fb527d87cf7c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:57:48.732Z Subsequent acquittal on an identical criminal charge warrants reconsideration of disproportionate departmental removal. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-acquisition-collector-shall-verify-title-determine-compensation-entitlement-or-relega-7a5384b627ec4a8c83274df97c2fb7f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:46:03.266Z Land Acquisition Collector shall verify title, determine compensation entitlement, or relegate disputed ownership to civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-fir-is-maintainable-when-it-alleges-distinct-acts-despite-a-common-property-d-f62949fd91fb46a7a01bf51c734cb657/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:45:45.673Z A subsequent FIR is maintainable when it alleges distinct acts despite a common property dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-banking-procedural-lapses-absent-mens-rea-and-specific-nexus-cannot-sustain-criminal-0cc692977efe415785d9a1bf4e4d1643/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:45:07.471Z Mere banking procedural lapses, absent mens rea and specific nexus, cannot sustain criminal prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/executing-courts-cannot-use-contempt-proceedings-or-impose-personal-liability-on-officials-879ce50b63464347a974f2de12a7a4d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:38:54.672Z Executing courts cannot use contempt proceedings or impose personal liability on officials to enforce a money award, rules Chhattisgarh High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/simple-or-non-vital-injuries-alone-do-not-negate-a-prima-facie-section-307-ipc-case-0844834b9e154e6fa84e3bbefaebbda4/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:37:47.287Z Simple or non-vital injuries alone do not negate a prima facie Section 307 IPC case. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-17-year-delayed-motor-accident-claim-is-a-stale-non-surviving-claim-unsupported-by-unrel-1bb62012fbd9438abf996c3d3fd9945a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:31:02.900Z A 17-year-delayed motor accident claim is a stale, non-surviving claim unsupported by unreliable evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-plausible-and-reasonably-po-4c9869d168b3497dbb39f3a9f5ba14c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:28:16.966Z An acquittal cannot be reversed where the trial court’s view is plausible and reasonably possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-selected-against-a-sanctioned-cadre-post-cannot-be-retrospectively-reduced-to-4b25ca7d885b538582f01352e17faafe/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:28:09.135Z An employee selected against a sanctioned cadre post cannot be retrospectively reduced to contractual status. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-temporary-employees-are-entitled-to-retrospective-regularization-delay-e9dd29027fc941c98ec7a136fb186650/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:27:32.311Z Similarly situated temporary employees are entitled to retrospective regularization; delay does not bar relief for a continuing wrong. https://lawlens.in/stories/intention-to-cause-death-or-likely-fatal-injury-attracts-section-304-part-i-not-part-ii-9dd56b1e77a94207a8cfa02ae855d525/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:27:19.943Z Intention to cause death or likely-fatal injury attracts Section 304 Part I, not Part II. https://lawlens.in/stories/ca-valuation-reports-remained-valid-for-section-56-2-viib-assessments-for-ay-201819-7de2cf71d8324236ad6abb253846079c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:26:40.984Z CA valuation reports remained valid for Section 56(2)(viib) assessments for AY 2018–19. https://lawlens.in/stories/wifes-convenience-and-comparative-hardship-warranted-transfer-of-the-matrimonial-proceedin-98addc5667a24975bbb81b0c1a3efa9a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:21:17.155Z Wife’s convenience and comparative hardship warranted transfer of the matrimonial proceeding to her place of residence. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-contractual-service-does-not-create-an-enforceable-right-to-regularisation-c9da89e134874d4690c3fef7181ff56b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:18:23.916Z Prolonged contractual service does not create an enforceable right to regularisation. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-investment-additions-under-section-69-fail-when-audited-accounts-satisfactoril-b07ceb1fbc344eb0b1ef4e37feaebf5a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:18:08.725Z Unexplained investment additions under Section 69 fail when audited accounts satisfactorily explain their source. https://lawlens.in/stories/cognizance-orders-cannot-be-mechanically-issued-on-printed-proformas-judicial-application-825404bba8a24070b66cf81109305f5a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:17:07.319Z Cognizance orders cannot be mechanically issued on printed proformas; judicial application of mind is mandatory. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-custodial-assault-case-tripura-high-court-orders-strict-cctv-compliance-and-makes-po-78b5e18672dc4e1fb856741ec8453f08/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:14:05.575Z After custodial assault case, Tripura High Court orders strict CCTV compliance and makes police station heads responsible for maintenance and recordings https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-land-acquisition-records-require-crime-branch-investigation-with-signature-verifi-fe4fb44a626b49d89db8d1de2832a48e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:14:00.172Z Disputed land-acquisition records require Crime Branch investigation with signature verification and cyber forensics. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-proceedings-should-prioritize-the-wifes-convenience-and-be-jointly-tried-to-pr-e8ed396df69841ff9e6c0a0791387b7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:13:59.026Z Matrimonial proceedings should prioritize the wife’s convenience and be jointly tried to prevent conflicting decisions. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pre-trial-detention-warrants-bail-when-trial-will-not-conclude-soon-subject-to-s-305b9e899ca8423d9ce09c03dea34ff0/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:13:53.654Z Prolonged pre-trial detention warrants bail when trial will not conclude soon, subject to stringent conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/15-year-contractual-university-employee-entitled-to-regularisation-tripura-high-court-rule-3bd1fcd69ab642b5b109a9f6481d7d2f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:13:44.520Z 15-year contractual university employee entitled to regularisation, Tripura High Court rules after finding repeated re-designation arbitrary https://lawlens.in/stories/a-60-academic-cutoff-for-coaching-sponsorship-does-not-violate-article-14-a968c942d5cb49958c772f8d903d1a9f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:13:43.679Z A 60% academic cutoff for coaching sponsorship does not violate Article 14. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-workmans-murder-while-resisting-robbery-during-duty-constitutes-an-accident-arising-out-b9bfd1e4c9474e55b19629139d002cb5/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:12:37.077Z A workman’s murder while resisting robbery during duty constitutes an accident arising out of employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurance-company-cannot-be-deleted-from-motor-accident-claim-proceedings-without-recordin-9402ff99f7b24c15ba8170fe59bfe679/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:12:22.917Z Insurance Company Cannot Be Deleted from Motor Accident Claim Proceedings Without Recording Evidence https://lawlens.in/stories/imports-under-trq-with-bills-of-lading-by-31-march-2023-landed-by-30-june-2023-qualify-for-cc115b85f6514f23a5f87685cc1b9b7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:12:20.571Z Imports under TRQ with bills of lading by 31 March 2023, landed by 30 June 2023, qualify for duty refund. https://lawlens.in/stories/objections-to-a-tentative-seniority-list-must-be-decided-through-a-reasoned-non-mechanical-7b6287aef98c4a61b7f8df0f05e83e43/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:08:50.224Z Objections to a tentative seniority list must be decided through a reasoned, non-mechanical order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-magistrate-cannot-be-faulted-for-delay-caused-by-the-complainants-repeated-adjournments-f1b27917c516464f9d578b41565864d7/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:08:44.349Z A Magistrate cannot be faulted for delay caused by the complainant’s repeated adjournments. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-sample-integrity-and-examine-the-public-analyst-justifies-acquittal-in-ad-2070e6ee386d49d996bd1990be805569/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:08:06.226Z Failure to prove sample integrity and examine the Public Analyst justifies acquittal in adulteration prosecutions. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-pendency-of-a-criminal-case-cannot-justify-arms-licence-suspension-absent-statutory-s-6b57394f9a3d4645852d12849135db1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:07:20.868Z Mere pendency of a criminal case cannot justify arms-licence suspension absent statutory satisfaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-nursing-institutions-recognition-application-within-eight-week-02162e17d6444f48b3d8f0530e04da8e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:07:09.817Z Authorities must decide the nursing institution’s recognition application within eight weeks after prolonged inaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/madarsa-board-may-seek-inquiry-into-rival-committees-but-must-hear-all-stakeholders-before-3214a41d0363492eacd501b5ee44bf7b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T14:07:07.104Z Madarsa Board may seek inquiry into rival committees but must hear all stakeholders before final decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-part-time-service-cannot-be-excluded-from-terminal-benefits-solely-on-nomencl-a2df1f059faa4d9ebabafdcbab82c157/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:57:44.750Z Long-serving part-time service cannot be excluded from terminal benefits solely on nomenclature. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-must-protect-consenting-adult-couples-from-real-and-imminent-threats-to-life-and-pe-3d179b334c39407b98d7f0803a55874f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:52:51.326Z Police must protect consenting adult couples from real and imminent threats to life and personal liberty. https://lawlens.in/stories/pocso-presumptions-cannot-replace-proof-beyond-reasonable-doubt-supreme-court-acquits-man-dccfe0fff4634f5aa6bee780d02c2d4d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:48:07.798Z POCSO presumptions cannot replace proof beyond reasonable doubt, Supreme Court acquits man after finding major contradictions in prosecution case https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-quashed-where-uncontroverted-materials-disclose-no-prima-facie-role-i-86cb93e7c0da4afcb7f32c0067565a6f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:47:59.609Z Criminal proceedings quashed where uncontroverted materials disclose no prima facie role in alleged offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-where-an-accused-is-later-named-without-any-specific-o-8b653525ec0e4a879f13b4d40ebed7be/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:47:56.173Z Criminal proceedings may be quashed where an accused is later named without any specific overt act. https://lawlens.in/stories/nclat-holds-suspended-directors-liable-after-17-23-crore-hypothecated-machinery-was-replac-5b8b1e3ab20b448cbe62816e39880515/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:45:38.747Z NCLAT holds suspended directors liable after ₹17.23-crore hypothecated machinery was replaced with lower-value machines https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-criminal-proceedings-and-pmla-attachment-alone-do-not-disqualify-a-resolution-appl-ac3b69ac9fae4c5983ea12cac8f2d840/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:45:23.334Z Pending criminal proceedings and PMLA attachment alone do not disqualify a resolution applicant, NCLAT holds https://lawlens.in/stories/a-dispute-over-ancillary-damages-does-not-defeat-section-9-proceedings-for-admitted-unpaid-c9e773e08bf74a5c8560765dd36f1a84/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:45:21.866Z A dispute over ancillary damages does not defeat Section 9 proceedings for admitted unpaid advances. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-examination-of-material-eyewitnesses-warrants-adverse-inference-when-remaining-testimo-211b2ec4319b5edcaf1fe4b80bbd1499/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:45:16.251Z Non-examination of material eyewitnesses warrants adverse inference when remaining testimony lacks credibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consent-arbitral-award-does-not-novate-or-extinguish-a-continuing-personal-guarantee-fe64c257bf1444918e31423110fede94/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:45:15.924Z A consent arbitral award does not novate or extinguish a continuing personal guarantee. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-participation-in-prior-litigation-cannot-deny-similarly-situated-employees-equal-pay-s-260a94ba500147299b0a2e037a2bbb82/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:44:08.007Z Non-participation in prior litigation cannot deny similarly situated employees equal pay-scale benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-litigants-prolonged-inaction-cannot-be-excused-by-attributing-negligence-solely-to-couns-f50c0f70c54e4ce9a32584ac347900ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:41:43.653Z A litigant’s prolonged inaction cannot be excused by attributing negligence solely to counsel. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-cannot-defeat-pensionary-claims-involving-dearness-allowance-which-constitute-a-cont-45f657b7fbc64b29b8f766893ba8a643/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:37:22.424Z Delay cannot defeat pensionary claims involving dearness allowance, which constitute a continuing cause of action. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-marital-status-and-consequential-family-pension-entitlement-must-be-adjudicated-b-1977e833f5af4b839315971662f4995a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:37:05.700Z Disputed marital status and consequential family-pension entitlement must be adjudicated by a competent civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-substantial-time-gap-between-last-seen-evidence-and-death-undermines-its-incriminating-v-50b988d3046c4e63956b87ba4be91952/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:33:19.786Z A substantial time gap between last-seen evidence and death undermines its incriminating value in circumstantial cases. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-weak-circumstantial-evidence-warrant-bail-despite-the-gravity-a481f5ea35da4d53932adda0646daa7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:33:11.824Z Prolonged incarceration and weak circumstantial evidence warrant bail despite the gravity of multiple murders. https://lawlens.in/stories/stale-2022-fir-vague-ogw-allegations-cannot-justify-2025-preventive-detention-j-k-high-cou-dc40eb3611b34b6eb86f6f1e25b74b5e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:32:03.852Z Stale 2022 FIR, vague ‘OGW’ allegations cannot justify 2025 preventive detention, J&K High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/suppression-of-pending-civil-proceedings-warrants-dismissal-of-a-writ-petition-with-costs-c57ab9819a5e4c0795ace53294fee693/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:32:03.467Z Suppression of pending civil proceedings warrants dismissal of a writ petition with costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-proposal-for-post-retirement-departmental-proceedings-cannot-indefinitely-justif-7ba7e3d0db324b7d9c7dfae032e64ded/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:29:35.265Z A pending proposal for post-retirement departmental proceedings cannot indefinitely justify withholding retiral dues. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-authorities-must-fairly-decide-contractors-unpaid-contractual-claims-consistently-wi-db9df2de1a68454688b57d0ef12aa998/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:29:24.601Z State authorities must fairly decide contractors’ unpaid contractual claims consistently with Article 14. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-direct-revaluation-of-examination-answer-sheets-absent-statutory-or-regulato-9a4212bc5d114f3da2ee06d40a4d4ab1/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:29:24.511Z Courts cannot direct revaluation of examination answer sheets absent statutory or regulatory provision. https://lawlens.in/stories/authority-directed-to-expeditiously-consider-representation-given-that-recruitment-adverti-0ddd765d0ff44ee7b22a38eddbf58ac8/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:29:24.356Z Authority directed to expeditiously consider representation, given that recruitment advertisement had already been published. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-becomes-non-maintainable-when-challenged-contractual-posts-are-filled-throug-f32fe0b447da409eb2433439179f0244/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:29:24.349Z Writ petition becomes non-maintainable when challenged contractual posts are filled through completed fresh recruitment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-authority-competent-to-impose-minor-penalties-may-institute-major-penalty-p-74996be9774242438b5ea6df93d55fe3/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:28:45.795Z A disciplinary authority competent to impose minor penalties may institute major-penalty proceedings under Rule 13(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/crush-injuries-alone-do-not-negate-an-accidental-fall-from-a-moving-train-constituting-an-c9a47b12f317492e91b7ec8b1ee650ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:26:29.858Z Crush injuries alone do not negate an accidental fall from a moving train constituting an untoward incident. https://lawlens.in/stories/knowledge-of-victims-scheduled-caste-identity-enough-to-frame-charge-under-sc-st-act-for-s-1b3b1aafb14c4c64a073535ecd8c61ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:24:25.730Z Knowledge of victim’s Scheduled Caste identity enough to frame charge under SC/ST Act for sexual conduct, Delhi High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/gruesome-manner-of-alleged-murder-and-prima-facie-evidence-justified-denial-of-bail-121b62de7bea4589a7995fab4897537b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:24:08.664Z Gruesome manner of alleged murder and prima facie evidence justified denial of bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-only-censure-is-imposed-the-suspension-period-must-be-treated-as-duty-not-suspension-1e922eb6e2134f85a847aeb3f60d33dc/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:22:24.917Z Where only censure is imposed, the suspension period must be treated as duty, not suspension or leave. https://lawlens.in/stories/deleted-rule-8-cannot-override-rule-15-or-established-feeder-cadre-seniority-122d79e04aba4bbeb37839310317c49b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:22:24.846Z Deleted Rule 8 cannot override Rule 15 or established feeder-cadre seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotion-cannot-be-cancelled-after-decades-without-notice-and-hearing-where-it-entails-ci-bd9c8389376840869f3f95e82ef09886/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:22:11.363Z Promotion cannot be cancelled after decades without notice and hearing where it entails civil consequences. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-based-solely-on-criminal-implication-warrants-reinstatement-after-acquittal-subj-788493e839f14150b0c17c9a69f7cfe7/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:22:11.267Z Dismissal based solely on criminal implication warrants reinstatement after acquittal, subject to pending vigilance proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-with-back-wages-and-consequential-benefits-preserves-continuity-of-service-f-ccd34813298d45ad9897ae2a9b35b0f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:22:07.664Z Reinstatement with back wages and consequential benefits preserves continuity of service for pensionary entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/landowners-are-entitled-to-15-additional-interest-as-damages-from-dispossession-until-sect-01734aebe6af48d2bc3659e61feb3006/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:19:07.170Z Landowners are entitled to 15% additional interest as damages from dispossession until Section 4 notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/landowners-are-entitled-to-15-additional-interest-as-damages-from-dispossession-until-sect-cc5a698d014e4d4eba03fa73356b30ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:19:00.327Z Landowners are entitled to 15% additional interest as damages from dispossession until Section 4 notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-contradictions-in-the-prosecutrixs-testimony-entitle-the-accused-to-benefit-of-re-16f981205e1245f6acf7189947cdb451/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:18:21.069Z Material contradictions in the prosecutrix’s testimony entitle the accused to benefit of reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/physical-infirmity-alone-does-not-negate-testamentary-capacity-or-invalidate-a-duly-proved-ec4d67c7be7145bfb0c0deadf490375c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:13:08.466Z Physical infirmity alone does not negate testamentary capacity or invalidate a duly proved Will. https://lawlens.in/stories/admission-of-a-wills-execution-and-registration-dispenses-with-attesting-witness-proof-und-bc84d96a79db4649954f40833d36fd5d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:11:29.458Z Admission of a Will’s execution and registration dispenses with attesting-witness proof under Section 58. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-codicil-must-be-proved-like-a-will-with-suspicious-circumstances-dispelled-by-its-propou-8a00c4749a6b4db0b13430fe90146750/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:11:24.098Z A codicil must be proved like a will, with suspicious circumstances dispelled by its propounder. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-appeal-dismissed-for-want-of-prosecution-due-to-repeated-non-appearance-by-appellan-c767cdb76c58403b8f316e0b98fab56c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:09:54.195Z Second appeal dismissed for want of prosecution due to repeated non-appearance by appellants. https://lawlens.in/stories/victims-hostile-testimony-cannot-at-bail-stage-conclusively-negate-a-prima-facie-case-eaddb2a18d1347a6891b00ff1cea7154/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:09:51.842Z Victim’s hostile testimony cannot at bail stage conclusively negate a prima facie case. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-victim-and-her-mother-did-not-support-prosecution-and-trial-conclus-3733e9315bb341c687971c90f2c74d37/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:09:50.925Z Bail granted where the victim and her mother did not support prosecution and trial conclusion was delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-criminal-antecedents-after-charge-sheet-filing-and-prolonged-e6c50f8130504a599bf19b190b2128d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:09:43.682Z Regular bail granted despite criminal antecedents after charge-sheet filing and prolonged pre-trial detention. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-minor-victim-did-not-support-the-prosecution-and-trial-conc-4f1513abf2c04154bd995e99f3744b31/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:09:42.376Z Regular bail granted where the minor victim did not support the prosecution and trial conclusion was likely delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-may-award-reasonable-compensation-for-undocumented-treatment-related-expenses-inc-a9a794d4b03c463aa59706c4526ff3f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:09:39.352Z Tribunal may award reasonable compensation for undocumented treatment-related expenses, including transport, attendant charges, and special diet. https://lawlens.in/stories/each-claimant-is-entitled-to-consortium-with-10-enhancement-of-conventional-compensation-h-281a1da4a3fd4828a84dd5c436784a7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:09:38.604Z Each claimant is entitled to consortium, with 10% enhancement of conventional compensation heads. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquiring-b-a-b-ed-qualification-during-service-does-not-entitle-a-teacher-to-trained-grad-dbb5bce47877466da3bed9fc47a44acb/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:08:55.798Z Acquiring B.A., B.Ed. qualification during service does not entitle a teacher to trained-graduate scale absent sanctioned-post appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/breach-of-a-sale-agreement-without-dishonest-intent-at-inception-is-not-cheating-or-crimin-13ac988407634689a8566a90e9f80b88/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:07:55.244Z Breach of a sale agreement without dishonest intent at inception is not cheating or criminal breach of trust. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-linked-bank-accounts-must-be-defrozen-except-for-disputed-amounts-secured-in-fi-abdfae7b5e7e426faade44635f6ca094/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:07:21.961Z Cybercrime-linked bank accounts must be defrozen except for disputed amounts secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-except-disputed-cybercrime-amounts-secured-in-fixed-deposit-543e9c4d28e1460eb83c87ae1953bb52/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T13:07:18.161Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen except disputed cybercrime amounts secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/relief-cannot-be-granted-while-an-unchallenged-order-rejects-mutation-and-vests-the-proper-360ce9afccb1493ba57f56f5b236f1c0/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:57:59.799Z Relief cannot be granted while an unchallenged order rejects mutation and vests the property. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pendente-lite-transferee-must-join-the-vendor-in-conveying-title-under-a-specific-perfor-0bd08a7068cb48698723cc8028ff0d08/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:57:46.924Z A pendente lite transferee must join the vendor in conveying title under a specific-performance decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-override-the-prescribed-minimum-age-for-the-post-69da7e21d2874758b988e59b411dc2df/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:57:16.785Z Compassionate appointment cannot override the prescribed minimum age for the post. https://lawlens.in/stories/proved-demand-and-acceptance-of-bribe-sustain-conviction-despite-an-unsubstantiated-displa-81471e45c6834b3a915261616adf693d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:57:09.746Z Proved demand and acceptance of bribe sustain conviction despite an unsubstantiated display-charge defence. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-disputed-cyber-fraud-amount-may-remain-frozen-remaining-account-funds-must-be-rel-45673f3330d342ba9b12c7ba5b0e722d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:47:20.497Z Only the disputed cyber-fraud amount may remain frozen; remaining account funds must be released. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-related-bank-freezes-must-be-confined-to-disputed-amounts-undisputed-funds-must-ee8ac7bdf92042399acfe4919005636f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:47:20.488Z Cybercrime-related bank freezes must be confined to disputed amounts; undisputed funds must be released. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-where-custodial-interrogation-is-necessary-to-unravel-a-substanti-e6c6edadaf3d48219ef9519630ee805f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:43:23.882Z Anticipatory bail denied where custodial interrogation is necessary to unravel a substantial financial fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-separation-and-conduct-causing-irretrievable-marital-breakdown-constitute-cruelt-7190abf54c974c3397b889cd8eadc1f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:43:09.857Z Prolonged separation and conduct causing irretrievable marital breakdown constitute cruelty warranting divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/execution-is-valid-where-possession-is-delivered-over-the-property-precisely-described-in-3f59cdacceb3449ab353332eaea2bf76/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:43:06.603Z Execution is valid where possession is delivered over the property precisely described in the decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/officiating-service-confers-no-vested-right-to-promotion-under-superseded-recruitment-rule-e1e61040d00c49a9bd01266646f43d3e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:41:51.842Z Officiating service confers no vested right to promotion under superseded recruitment rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/acp-grievances-are-to-be-pursued-through-bihars-government-servant-grievance-redressal-rul-60b136f403e54157888f9e06fc1a4ef4/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:39:48.226Z ACP grievances are to be pursued through Bihar’s Government Servant Grievance Redressal Rules, 2019. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-cancelled-when-settlement-based-liberty-is-breached-and-the-accus-25e769b5c6994e2888d3561f143ee198/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:39:19.546Z Anticipatory bail may be cancelled when settlement-based liberty is breached and the accused evades judicial process. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-cannot-substitute-for-challenging-a-reasoned-compliance-order-9c623633790a452e8f7e95508d7d645d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:39:15.194Z Contempt proceedings cannot substitute for challenging a reasoned compliance order. https://lawlens.in/stories/16-64-crore-arbitral-award-set-aside-after-contractor-raised-13-77-lakh-claim-to-14-58-cro-9f24113d38634915a108ecee11a2038f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:38:30.622Z ₹16.64-crore arbitral award set aside after contractor raised ₹13.77-lakh claim to ₹14.58 crore post-hearing without evidence; Patna High Court finds patent illegality https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-fir-for-the-same-occurrence-is-impermissible-and-liable-to-be-quashed-99336453266042ec88b97cf2041ca082/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:38:25.128Z A second FIR for the same occurrence is impermissible and liable to be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/probate-granted-after-attesting-witnesses-proved-the-testators-voluntary-execution-and-sou-7ef6d83f596d4f78bbc034fe190a064b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:38:23.321Z Probate granted after attesting witnesses proved the testator’s voluntary execution and sound testamentary capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-for-alleged-alcohol-consumption-cannot-stand-where-medical-evidence-remains-unpr-9c9bc1eb3d184375811d868e764efaaf/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:38:23.168Z Dismissal for alleged alcohol consumption cannot stand where medical evidence remains unproved and uncorroborated. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-alibi-and-factual-defences-must-be-tested-at-trial-not-in-quashing-proceedings-f9cfbdb5f3f34084937427e41fa89b13/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:38:22.939Z Disputed alibi and factual defences must be tested at trial, not in quashing proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cicls-bail-cannot-be-denied-solely-on-offence-gravity-absent-section-12-grounds-ff3655f84a4648a6b31453ea3e630f8e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:38:22.889Z A CICL’s bail cannot be denied solely on offence gravity absent Section 12 grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-claims-fail-where-the-claimant-cannot-reliably-establish-the-offending-vehi-28a27c8146bd42f99013b2f59f4996a6/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:38:16.686Z Motor accident claims fail where the claimant cannot reliably establish the offending vehicle’s involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-enhance-notional-income-for-trained-heavy-vehicle-drivers-despite-absence-of-do-e1f8f06ec5b04cb48cfa546ccc446307/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:37:22.496Z Courts may enhance notional income for trained heavy-vehicle drivers despite absence of documentary income proof. https://lawlens.in/stories/kerala-high-court-grants-bail-in-sc-st-act-murder-case-criticises-sessions-courts-reasonle-a1d0a621585f472285b686e276812378/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:37:08.467Z Kerala High Court grants bail in SC/ST Act murder case, criticises Sessions Court’s reasonless rejection order https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-place-petitioners-cases-before-the-screening-committee-within-six-months-1e1649079e664ec5b6168dddd905c91c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:36:59.215Z Respondents must place petitioners’ cases before the Screening Committee within six months. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-in-a-civil-land-dispute-justified-anticipatory-bail-for-mo-1a2367155a3440969185eea1eefe2332/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:35:19.761Z General and omnibus allegations in a civil land dispute justified anticipatory bail for most accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/purchasers-cannot-be-prosecuted-for-cheating-absent-allegations-of-deception-inducement-or-c03c63d97dce4ba79c95df5251fea776/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:34:55.903Z Purchasers cannot be prosecuted for cheating absent allegations of deception, inducement, or impersonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/uncorroborated-progress-reports-cannot-establish-contractual-work-completion-or-entitlemen-8811158f23944073b9162a1b3091a2cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:32:50.785Z Uncorroborated progress reports cannot establish contractual work completion or entitlement to outstanding payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/gnida-noida-cannot-claim-secured-creditor-status-under-lease-deeds-lacking-a-general-first-f5016fe6fa4d44828ba564b3374dd97f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:31:00.957Z GNIDA, NOIDA Cannot Claim Secured-Creditor Status Under Lease Deeds Lacking a General First-Charge Clause, NCLAT Rules https://lawlens.in/stories/nominal-compensation-may-be-awarded-for-simple-accident-injuries-despite-absence-of-mlc-or-abb08e82c65b4ec4b977f205ddd10e80/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:30:48.734Z Nominal compensation may be awarded for simple accident injuries despite absence of MLC or treatment bills. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-absence-of-documentary-proof-deceaseds-income-may-be-assessed-as-unskilled-labourers-wa-11d9f894dcc14c718d3742dbfb2f4e01/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:30:47.554Z In absence of documentary proof, deceased’s income may be assessed as unskilled labourer’s wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-waitlisted-candidate-has-no-enforceable-right-to-appointment-against-a-vacancy-arising-a-988bd007688747a8b883fbda10615859/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:30:32.179Z A waitlisted candidate has no enforceable right to appointment against a vacancy arising after selection concludes. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-employees-are-entitled-to-enhanced-pay-scales-notionally-from-1-january-92bd03380b9048d6b2f430fddcf40664/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:29:53.758Z Similarly situated employees are entitled to enhanced pay scales notionally from 1 January 1996. https://lawlens.in/stories/damage-rent-cannot-be-imposed-before-the-academic-session-ends-when-railway-quarter-retent-6162b3de900a4662af776ecf01f17ab8/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:29:51.120Z Damage rent cannot be imposed before the academic session ends when railway-quarter retention is granted on educational grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/family-pension-does-not-forfeit-the-deceased-subscribers-employee-nps-contribution-or-attr-80276ae2e3564a8b8894ee08956c2bc3/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:29:28.355Z Family pension does not forfeit the deceased subscriber’s employee NPS contribution or attributable returns. https://lawlens.in/stories/supervisory-officers-may-be-held-liable-for-contributory-negligence-despite-not-committing-690b2a6e32fe481991f7ac9b9dba6a67/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:29:24.131Z Supervisory officers may be held liable for contributory negligence despite not committing the underlying fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/enhanced-pay-scale-benefits-cannot-be-confined-in-personam-when-similarly-situated-employe-eb06aef3cd7a4852a4447bb3d311e41d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:29:23.168Z Enhanced pay-scale benefits cannot be confined in personam when similarly situated employees are entitled. https://lawlens.in/stories/enhanced-pay-scale-benefits-must-be-extended-notionally-from-1-january-1996-to-all-similar-0c2e2a068fce4e17bd1e52dd10c7e95d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:29:11.182Z Enhanced pay-scale benefits must be extended notionally from 1 January 1996 to all similarly situated employees. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-corrects-patent-errors-it-cannot-be-used-to-rehear-and-correct-an-erro-22146bab6b3541e18b77adce54a05447/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:29:10.468Z Review jurisdiction corrects patent errors; it cannot be used to rehear and correct an erroneous decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/medically-supported-posting-requests-require-reasoned-consideration-under-applicable-trans-8fa30c995666416dbafb8abc895a2f24/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:29:08.058Z Medically supported posting requests require reasoned consideration under applicable transfer policies, without creating any automatic entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/developers-may-recover-reasonable-internal-distribution-infrastructure-and-transformation-620c720f6445431b91d60ef300360e33/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:28:09.885Z Developers may recover reasonable internal distribution infrastructure and transformation-loss costs beyond approved electricity tariffs. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-captive-user-must-hold-at-least-26-equity-in-the-company-owning-the-generating-plant-4977bd3534744b529355ac1f32794134/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:27:39.725Z A captive user must hold at least 26% equity in the company owning the generating plant. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-cannot-overturn-acquittals-merely-because-another-view-of-the-evidence-is-2229bac03bf8451b9011bf48899f9c4c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:21:42.426Z Appellate courts cannot overturn acquittals merely because another view of the evidence is possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-reasonable-appellate-acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-merely-because-another-view-is-possib-5072a6f3fffd4b7a8d1053c7305ca068/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:19:03.965Z A reasonable appellate acquittal cannot be disturbed merely because another view is possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-to-reargue-merits-absent-an-error-apparent-on-record-1eb1023a5f2951e480514463f4885e76/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:18:08.655Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used to reargue merits absent an error apparent on record. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-prolonged-delay-cannot-be-condoned-merely-because-counsel-failed-to-communicat-399e307224d546eda3a6d09c535b8a91/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:17:15.719Z Unexplained prolonged delay cannot be condoned merely because counsel failed to communicate the confiscation order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-governor-continues-in-office-beyond-the-five-year-term-until-the-successor-assumes-offic-e36228a7c5b64c9aa915b32249137a6b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:17:13.953Z A Governor continues in office beyond the five-year term until the successor assumes office. https://lawlens.in/stories/strong-suspicion-from-prosecution-material-warrants-framing-charges-courts-cannot-conduct-0fd0cd1af7fb4d8db5190d705605e3fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:10:50.082Z Strong suspicion from prosecution material warrants framing charges; courts cannot conduct a mini-trial at that stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-cannot-rest-on-police-recoveries-when-victims-and-independent-witnesses-fail-to-bd0962c356494fa2a9c9a921c07459bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:10:47.145Z Conviction cannot rest on police recoveries when victims and independent witnesses fail to identify accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-victim-did-not-support-prosecution-co-accused-secured-bail-and-tria-7ca78f556bfe4443a88e27c4b91cea6d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:08:51.724Z Bail granted where the victim did not support prosecution, co-accused secured bail, and trial was delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/fresh-representation-on-overage-candidature-must-be-decided-by-a-reasoned-order-considerin-66ddd614a543452e8eaf55aa1afbaa63/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T12:08:21.413Z Fresh representation on overage candidature must be decided by a reasoned order considering the Court’s earlier decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/grievous-or-life-threatening-injury-is-not-necessary-for-section-307-ipc-intention-or-know-5f87347249d5456bb4ff332209c2eb57/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:57:01.900Z Grievous or life-threatening injury is not necessary for Section 307 IPC; intention or knowledge that the act could cause death is key, Supreme Court clarifies https://lawlens.in/stories/a-chargesheet-remains-complete-without-the-fsl-report-its-later-filing-does-not-entitle-de-8a3e6d12751a43439b3d168df77b934d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:52:34.845Z A chargesheet remains complete without the FSL report; its later filing does not entitle default bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/surrender-of-a-passport-pursuant-to-bail-conditions-does-not-permanently-bar-its-renewal-e0cf02a1c6e04ada8070dbf7b0559923/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:42:30.994Z Surrender of a passport pursuant to bail conditions does not permanently bar its renewal. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-where-criminal-antecedents-and-disclosure-based-allegations-neces-1dfe3c7002cd433cbc7f81bf2c1035b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:42:25.620Z Anticipatory bail denied where criminal antecedents and disclosure-based allegations necessitate custodial interrogation in an NDPS investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-59-a-i-of-the-m-p-excise-act-bars-anticipatory-bail-for-section-34-2-offences-575315fd46564a3db46b5037bd1945da/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:37:15.333Z Section 59-A(i) of the M.P. Excise Act bars anticipatory bail for Section 34(2) offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-cannot-be-entertained-for-section-34-2-offences-involving-over-fifty-bul-0b6dfdd3d7594cd2bb5024684622aa8b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:37:10.279Z Anticipatory bail cannot be entertained for Section 34(2) offences involving over fifty bulk litres of liquor. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-inappropriate-for-disputed-contractual-claims-where-an-arbitration-re-77ddb80cb8e4482aaf1f566b71e1e6f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:28:10.521Z Writ jurisdiction is inappropriate for disputed contractual claims where an arbitration remedy exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/scheme-based-honorarium-workers-acquire-no-enforceable-right-to-regular-absorption-in-succ-c8792eef6a8343ef83cd32cc11273076/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:21:32.055Z Scheme-based honorarium workers acquire no enforceable right to regular absorption in successor State service. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-contractual-employees-on-sanctioned-posts-cannot-be-arbitrarily-disengaged-an-0f034c8019e140c29192acfc6bff7cf9/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:21:26.984Z Long-serving contractual employees on sanctioned posts cannot be arbitrarily disengaged and must be regularized. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-admissible-income-evidence-courts-may-assess-motor-accident-earnings-using-applicab-c846b3642aeb4ea39c9f8693eeff6b4c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:19:01.378Z Absent admissible income evidence, courts may assess motor-accident earnings using applicable minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-intermediate-ganja-quantity-substantive-sentence-may-be-reduced-to-imprisonment-alread-772cb5ded3a44609ad691ab47a93b57c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:18:56.258Z For intermediate ganja quantity, substantive sentence may be reduced to imprisonment already undergone absent a statutory minimum. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-representation-citing-disability-and-vacant-posts-must-receive-a-reasoned-decisio-4c41d6ca809446568b09d6fc1cf03396/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:18:48.778Z Transfer representation citing disability and vacant posts must receive a reasoned decision from the competent authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/nclt-must-decide-a-third-partys-section-60-5-application-before-finally-deciding-the-secti-87cee3db44864c5d875c75af73c1e686/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:16:55.545Z NCLT must decide a third party’s Section 60(5) application before finally deciding the Section 7 petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-verify-parity-claims-and-extend-temporary-status-and-regularisation-benef-b62484b4d2e6443da3609d9f1be7b749/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:16:55.442Z Authorities must verify parity claims and extend temporary status and regularisation benefits to similarly situated casual labourers. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-pending-regularisation-representations-by-a-reasoned-order-a431e8404f914dedb758e6c001e52327/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:16:44.228Z Competent authority must decide pending regularisation representations by a reasoned order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-invoked-to-introduce-previously-known-facts-omitted-at-the-o-249415762a25431cb7637845523e519b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:16:41.863Z Review jurisdiction cannot be invoked to introduce previously known facts omitted at the original hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-punishment-stands-where-charges-are-proved-and-proceedings-disclose-no-proced-c15b63c53ded4fe181737f48744f065c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:16:34.047Z Disciplinary punishment stands where charges are proved and proceedings disclose no procedural infirmity. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-treat-the-application-as-a-representation-and-decide-the-claims-by-a-spea-e7abef7954964c75b203a6a0db265987/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:16:33.565Z Respondents must treat the application as a representation and decide the claims by a speaking order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/caregiver-status-confers-no-absolute-transfer-right-but-warrants-preferential-consideratio-b45ed9665e164fc5a2f2c374d51ae9e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:16:28.507Z Caregiver status confers no absolute transfer right but warrants preferential consideration in the next transfer cycle. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-cannot-be-withdrawn-after-the-appellate-authority-has-rendered-its-decision-7ac77effaf6c4a358de3c39c376b5a9f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:16:27.307Z An appeal cannot be withdrawn after the appellate authority has rendered its decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-15-1-permits-only-limited-further-inquiry-a-de-novo-disciplinary-inquiry-is-impermiss-245f75c123d04ea3992c485f15fbc4b5/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:16:26.293Z Rule 15(1) permits only limited further inquiry; a de novo disciplinary inquiry is impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-awaiting-regularisation-in-the-feeder-grade-cannot-claim-ad-hoc-promotion-to-a-b2ebd29c301e4947a25a2699488b39c0/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:15:02.819Z An employee awaiting regularisation in the feeder grade cannot claim ad-hoc promotion to a higher post. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-examine-individual-hra-claims-for-parity-with-employees-protected-by-prio-7fdae85e856c445fb860b70eb0c102db/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:14:56.919Z Authorities must examine individual HRA claims for parity with employees protected by prior orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/pension-withholding-penalty-is-valid-where-disciplinary-charges-are-established-through-du-da7ce1215fc34076ba7d25fb78d595eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:14:39.504Z Pension withholding penalty is valid where disciplinary charges are established through due process. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-representation-against-apar-grading-cannot-revive-a-claim-barred-by-delay-and-la-98072de5d359492794c92342e7ece39a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:14:37.661Z A belated representation against APAR grading cannot revive a claim barred by delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-is-not-payable-on-arrears-arising-from-retrospective-notional-promotions-without-21a3c2ac90284a608690fd539439de51/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:14:37.319Z Interest is not payable on arrears arising from retrospective notional promotions without actual higher-post service. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-substitute-their-view-for-competent-medical-board-findings-on-fitness-74b843df78de488989be9dcbdf21611c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:14:36.830Z Courts cannot substitute their view for competent medical-board findings on fitness. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-fourteen-year-delay-in-initiating-disciplinary-proceedings-renders-the-charge-de76434b48504f1dba4e411f89262cd7/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:14:35.401Z Unexplained fourteen-year delay in initiating disciplinary proceedings renders the charge-sheet legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-employees-upon-verification-must-receive-equivalent-y-class-hra-benefit-8934d14e11d149f59495a0da5d652585/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:14:32.967Z Similarly situated employees, upon verification, must receive equivalent Y-class HRA benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/daily-rated-service-neither-confers-retrospective-regularisation-nor-pensionary-credit-abs-ba98d8ad27b34514b03d2688d666d8cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:14:20.315Z Daily-rated service neither confers retrospective regularisation nor pensionary credit absent applicable scheme conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-6-of-the-cenvat-credit-rules-does-not-apply-to-bagasse-an-agricultural-waste-150bad78039f4e3cbb89648490b0254c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:14:06.678Z Rule 6 of the CENVAT Credit Rules does not apply to bagasse, an agricultural waste. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unaccepted-resignation-does-not-sever-service-intervening-absence-counts-for-continuity-deec023563d74f2a81f8644336f2b9ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:10:43.305Z An unaccepted resignation does not sever service; intervening absence counts for continuity, excluding salary arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-retraction-in-cross-examination-bars-selective-reliance-on-a-witnesss-examination-433930a5650b40ba99ea36aeb410ca01/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:10:36.473Z Material retraction in cross-examination bars selective reliance on a witness’s examination-in-chief. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-only-two-candidates-contest-votes-for-a-disqualified-candidate-are-disregarded-and-t-a46726cb0d2b4d838c6eba045b280e28/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:10:30.706Z Where only two candidates contest, votes for a disqualified candidate are disregarded and the rival must be declared elected. https://lawlens.in/stories/uncertainty-regarding-the-trains-identity-cannot-defeat-compensation-where-ticket-and-fall-84065062eb524840acdbce20a450adb7/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:10:28.905Z Uncertainty regarding the train’s identity cannot defeat compensation where ticket and fall are established. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-alone-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-2f43204e3d84437facbbeab1949c8215/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:10:25.555Z Non-recovery of a railway ticket alone does not negate bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-buyers-unilateral-ledger-entries-cannot-establish-rejection-without-timely-communication-6249a0fe1f024466bb296ecd2037cf9d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:09:23.788Z A buyer’s unilateral ledger entries cannot establish rejection without timely communication to the seller. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-entails-continuity-of-service-unless-the-labour-court-expressly-denies-it-9c35fb4534594b40897a42e1ca84984a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:09:20.978Z Reinstatement entails continuity of service unless the Labour Court expressly denies it. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-minor-penalty-cannot-be-imposed-without-inquiry-when-factual-charges-are-denied-0a1374b1058945198a02e86001f44862/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T11:07:11.812Z A minor penalty cannot be imposed without inquiry when factual charges are denied. https://lawlens.in/stories/further-security-was-unwarranted-where-properties-remained-in-receivers-custody-and-protec-9f03f3d50fa749dba61f877ce8517a30/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:57:41.345Z Further security was unwarranted where properties remained in receivers’ custody and protected by injunction. https://lawlens.in/stories/pocso-presumptions-cannot-arise-until-the-prosecution-establishes-foundational-facts-beyon-75b24f69fb7946e08b0a77a120fd489d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:57:28.857Z POCSO presumptions cannot arise until the prosecution establishes foundational facts beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-matrimonial-disputes-may-be-quashed-upon-genuine-settlem-bf2a449c66d645d69f75b23cb68d3fa6/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:57:24.563Z Criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes may be quashed upon genuine settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-allegations-without-identifying-forged-material-cannot-sustain-prosecution-against-a-ebc6e68c476949b89a3a9cf745bd500f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:57:18.784Z Vague allegations without identifying forged material cannot sustain prosecution against an investigating officer. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-law-and-order-fears-cannot-justify-denying-an-orchestra-licence-executive-31ea4b8d9ce542109ebfec6b1c03c71b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:50:16.973Z Unsubstantiated law-and-order fears cannot justify denying an orchestra licence; executive circular cannot override statutory rules: Bombay HC https://lawlens.in/stories/direct-selling-businesses-are-not-per-se-outside-deposit-protection-laws-transaction-subst-d1a9821f131842d99caa9a90fabfea8f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:48:38.358Z Direct-selling businesses are not per se outside deposit-protection laws; transaction substance determines statutory applicability. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-loser-employment-is-available-only-upon-strict-compliance-with-the-governing-schemes-5a897b304cb344eb86f01014ead229fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:48:32.237Z Land-loser employment is available only upon strict compliance with the governing scheme’s eligibility criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/final-arguments-do-not-by-themselves-bar-document-production-under-order-vii-rule-14-3-cpc-fa72578753085f52b5adf81f9e461115/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:47:31.282Z Final arguments do not, by themselves, bar document production under Order VII Rule 14(3) CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/sarfaesi-proceedings-remain-valid-where-an-msme-fails-to-furnish-required-particulars-or-a-9a0f05841b7f427499e237c70b749b81/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:44:58.207Z SARFAESI proceedings remain valid where an MSME fails to furnish required particulars or a viable revival proposal. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-149-ipc-imposes-constructive-liability-without-proof-of-each-members-specific-over-2ef6c0e46fab4408bd2f6495188926f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:37:08.330Z Section 149 IPC imposes constructive liability without proof of each member’s specific overt act. https://lawlens.in/stories/credible-testimony-of-a-child-prosecutrix-corroborated-by-medical-evidence-sustains-convic-46705c78a207467ea369cdba795367bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:37:06.412Z Credible testimony of a child prosecutrix, corroborated by medical evidence, sustains conviction despite investigative lapses. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-cannot-register-or-investigate-chapter-iv-drugs-and-cosmetics-act-offences-through-17d2c71ef20a4b449c71ab644afbd35f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:37:02.170Z Police cannot register or investigate Chapter IV Drugs and Cosmetics Act offences through an FIR; Patna High Court quashes 2002 prosecution https://lawlens.in/stories/non-execution-of-a-sale-deed-after-consideration-payment-does-not-constitute-criminal-brea-9f7e44e6783c4bb8b855faf58c94143b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:37:01.131Z Non-execution of a sale deed after consideration payment does not constitute criminal breach of trust. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-where-allegations-disclose-cognizable-offences-and-disputed-facts-872216ea49db42c58e35ca9118b9b292/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:37:01.108Z Quashing is unwarranted where allegations disclose cognizable offences and disputed facts require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/collector-directed-to-decide-pending-encroachment-appeal-within-three-months-writ-petition-94ff199686ef482bb53ae527b9fbd91b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:36:58.369Z Collector directed to decide pending encroachment appeal within three months; writ petition closed with liberty. https://lawlens.in/stories/advertisement-under-section-20-follows-acceptance-courts-cannot-direct-publication-before-a4a735169d98466d965871ccbaf60307/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:33:44.731Z Advertisement under Section 20 follows acceptance; courts cannot direct publication before the Registrar accepts the application. https://lawlens.in/stories/persistent-humiliation-professional-pressure-and-prolonged-separation-cumulatively-constit-040e5c75b3ef4a66b453696b13069d4b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:32:49.409Z Persistent humiliation, professional pressure, and prolonged separation cumulatively constituted mental cruelty warranting divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/cancellation-of-a-letter-of-award-without-hearing-and-reasons-violates-natural-justice-9fba7edb6fe84d7e84713013c22bcf03/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:32:40.042Z Cancellation of a Letter of Award without hearing and reasons violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-authorities-must-honor-msme-price-matching-preference-despite-gems-inability-to-pro-46e0526d707c4de8b33712443ac3079f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:28:12.579Z Tender authorities must honor MSME price-matching preference despite GeM’s inability to process it electronically. https://lawlens.in/stories/refusal-to-accept-registered-section-12-2-notice-constitutes-valid-service-triggering-sect-9c0de370967f45bc9f53d9d53f3b733e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:20:39.589Z Refusal to accept registered Section 12(2) notice constitutes valid service, triggering Section 18 limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/refusal-to-accept-a-registered-section-12-2-notice-constitutes-service-triggering-section-13ec9e01849942a6aa0b74c2a21960be/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:20:39.346Z Refusal to accept a registered Section 12(2) notice constitutes service, triggering Section 18 limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-section-308-ipc-upheld-but-imprisonment-replaced-with-probation-and-fine-6736f223d0b6521484a62f49fc7c5757/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:08:40.297Z Conviction under Section 308 IPC upheld, but imprisonment replaced with probation and fine. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-claims-require-proof-on-the-preponderance-of-probabilities-not-beyond-reaso-b07123d120b6478cb1c126d12d59ab22/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:08:06.372Z Motor accident claims require proof on the preponderance of probabilities, not beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-against-a-married-sister-in-law-warrant-quashing-of-crimin-f9f1140d77634dc5b216a8220b7cda72/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:07:13.261Z General and omnibus allegations against a married sister-in-law warrant quashing of criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-prosecution-of-matrimonial-relatives-cannot-continue-on-vague-omnibus-allegations-ffb9c34b699d419a8495f7bb871b11fe/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:06:58.029Z Criminal prosecution of matrimonial relatives cannot continue on vague, omnibus allegations lacking specific overt acts. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-against-in-laws-warrant-quashing-of-matrimonial-criminal-p-10ae352410b9488c928ddf8177c48098/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T10:06:57.991Z General and omnibus allegations against in-laws warrant quashing of matrimonial criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/upgraded-pay-scales-apply-notionally-from-1-january-1996-with-actual-arrears-payable-from-b0f40ed194794082b35e3fb414d289bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:59:28.142Z Upgraded pay scales apply notionally from 1 January 1996, with actual arrears payable from 21 April 2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-based-on-ksou-bridge-course-qualification-set-aside-reinstatement-ordered-without-9892d5047f6642c087fb75f052ca731c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:59:17.954Z Removal based on KSOU bridge-course qualification set aside; reinstatement ordered without arrears, subject to review. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-representations-must-receive-meaningful-complete-consideration-of-medical-and-fam-f1b44772a76b4e4987d3c63fc1f17a6b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:59:15.321Z Transfer representations must receive meaningful, complete consideration of medical and family circumstances before rejection. https://lawlens.in/stories/investigation-of-non-cognizable-offences-without-magistrates-permission-vitiates-the-charg-88f6dac6edcb5a0caa52045e1a0cb77d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:48:44.513Z Investigation of non-cognizable offences without Magistrate’s permission vitiates the charge sheet and criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-defendant-cannot-seek-an-injunction-restraining-the-plaintiffs-pathway-interference-unde-bf5dd26684cd477daf66ded7e61c8c59/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:47:15.107Z A defendant cannot seek an injunction restraining the plaintiff’s pathway interference under Order XXXIX Rule 1. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-orders-return-of-child-taken-by-cwc-finding-he-was-neither-abandoned-n-4e560eb4d9cf4722b716474132b4ca11/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:40:07.104Z Calcutta High Court orders return of child taken by CWC, finding he was neither abandoned nor in need of care and protection https://lawlens.in/stories/defective-investigation-alone-cannot-justify-acquittal-where-credible-evidence-establishes-a4a09f3d93bc491e9d480582b065b632/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:40:02.013Z Defective investigation alone cannot justify acquittal where credible evidence establishes guilt. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-authorities-cannot-deny-distributorship-on-eligibility-criteria-previously-declared-ee8a0f44716c452d9ee4f8b9e322f8af/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:39:58.701Z State authorities cannot deny distributorship on eligibility criteria previously declared ultra vires. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-reimbursement-cannot-be-denied-by-applying-pre-gst-provisions-to-post-gst-contracts-b1f6be87d3b44d05ad855cefe4dcb98a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:39:58.434Z GST reimbursement cannot be denied by applying pre-GST provisions to post-GST contracts. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-ten-day-delay-in-reporting-child-sexual-assault-is-not-fatal-when-the-victims-testimony-55e09dd055b340119acde6181bef84b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:26:57.628Z A ten-day delay in reporting child sexual assault is not fatal when the victim’s testimony remains credible. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-complainant-is-a-victim-entitled-to-appeal-acquittal-under-section-372-55c5ada796944893b9edf26cb636e00e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:20:25.533Z A Section 138 complainant is a victim entitled to appeal acquittal under Section 372. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-a-settled-land-dispute-were-quashed-as-no-longer-survivi-66b637eb725c40028d9bfa28f387da5e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:20:14.989Z Criminal proceedings arising from a settled land dispute were quashed as no longer surviving. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-138-complainant-is-a-victim-entitled-to-appeal-acquittal-before-the-sessions-court-86f71d4caabb407cabed350feb5cac2a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:20:07.595Z Section 138 complainant is a victim entitled to appeal acquittal before the Sessions Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-petition-disposed-without-merits-with-liberty-to-pursue-appropriate-remedy-before-dc761c9bb0d04176973b8aa817c3e72a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:20:04.905Z Quashing petition disposed without merits, with liberty to pursue appropriate remedy before the competent forum. https://lawlens.in/stories/ad-hoc-stop-gap-service-cannot-count-toward-seniority-or-consequential-promotion-ba10dfcc006d46a89ec2839f15ba31e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T09:10:01.540Z Ad hoc stop-gap service cannot count toward seniority or consequential promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-road-within-a-government-institutional-campus-cannot-qualify-as-an-existing-road-under-c-e7e682a91401494f8d31fb812ee73d08/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:57:31.991Z A road within a government institutional campus cannot qualify as an existing road under CRZ-II regulations. https://lawlens.in/stories/relief-is-made-contingent-on-the-supreme-courts-eventual-determination-in-the-analogous-pe-0a05b6600e0644cf9facfda571d15955/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:45:05.386Z Relief is made contingent on the Supreme Court’s eventual determination in the analogous pending case. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-of-a-contractual-employee-especially-when-stigmatic-requires-compliance-with-n-ca80a7a0f584431ea16ee83eedb16eb1/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:45:04.301Z Termination of a contractual employee, especially when stigmatic, requires compliance with natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-claimed-as-a-vested-right-after-the-reasonable-period-eb1fbdbd2e744c8e89364c326a51f586/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:45:03.699Z Compassionate appointment cannot be claimed as a vested right after the reasonable period has lapsed. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-consideration-does-not-create-a-vested-right-to-compassionate-appointment-2a5f2349458f42a09d253d880fc53524/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:45:02.122Z Prolonged consideration does not create a vested right to compassionate appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-direct-recruitment-does-not-defeat-rota-quota-seniority-in-the-same-selection-610edc77ab4c4b9c8b421f3101724d01/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:42:07.052Z Delayed direct recruitment does not defeat rota-quota seniority in the same selection. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-cannot-claim-salary-for-a-period-expressly-excluded-from-the-tribunals-final-o-4f9799559ca54bc6bbfac1d740512b2e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:41:59.717Z An employee cannot claim salary for a period expressly excluded from the Tribunal’s final order. https://lawlens.in/stories/pds-licence-cancellation-based-solely-on-fir-registration-is-invalid-without-rule-28-compl-338316f10cc24ddbb154af818021b38f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:36:46.688Z PDS licence cancellation based solely on FIR registration is invalid without Rule 28 compliance and proper show-cause notice. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-where-prima-facie-dowry-death-allegations-require-custodial-inter-ee53a4976d57570cbb40e79c614c097b/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:30:27.307Z Anticipatory bail denied where prima facie dowry-death allegations require custodial interrogation. https://lawlens.in/stories/gazette-notification-cannot-establish-waqf-status-absent-mandatory-statutory-survey-and-en-007c1654b70a4e09bde16f6498b39827/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:23:49.528Z Gazette notification cannot establish waqf status absent mandatory statutory survey and enquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-warranted-where-a-prolonged-consensual-relationship-lacks-evidence-of-a9897d4fce725d5fb81f727fba3b6da6/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:11:10.255Z Anticipatory bail is warranted where a prolonged consensual relationship lacks evidence of a false promise from inception. https://lawlens.in/stories/wifes-convenience-alone-does-not-warrant-matrimonial-transfer-absent-substantial-hardship-fd0c905c936d569792374df25426ed94/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:07:44.035Z Wife’s convenience alone does not warrant matrimonial transfer absent substantial hardship under Section 24 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/uncorroborated-delayed-identification-cannot-sustain-convictions-under-sections-307-ipc-an-5c23ad90832a497f91dffd00c6d6e432/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:07:02.565Z Uncorroborated delayed identification cannot sustain convictions under Sections 307 IPC and 27 Arms Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-to-a-cicl-cannot-be-denied-solely-on-offence-gravity-absent-section-12-grounds-214630f6a8fe4547a17d5d9c4e9e22df/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:06:48.806Z Bail to a CICL cannot be denied solely on offence gravity absent Section 12 grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/breathalyser-report-alone-cannot-sustain-drunkenness-prosecution-patna-high-court-quashes-23f19216d01b465cb034e9181795dd0e/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T08:06:47.262Z Breathalyser report alone cannot sustain drunkenness prosecution, Patna High Court quashes case https://lawlens.in/stories/order-i-rule-10-cannot-circumvent-order-xxii-substitution-by-converting-a-deceased-plainti-adf4ea8872e34357aae3059df0ede3fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:58:31.731Z Order I Rule 10 cannot circumvent Order XXII substitution by converting a deceased plaintiff’s heirs into defendants. https://lawlens.in/stories/teacher-appointment-against-a-sanctioned-vacancy-must-be-assessed-using-current-not-histor-8b8a9cc4fcc74708bc6a3bc6f0ec43a8/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:58:22.912Z Teacher appointment against a sanctioned vacancy must be assessed using current, not historical, pupil-teacher ratios. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-in-sc-st-act-prosecution-owing-to-anticipated-trial-delay-subject-to-stringen-36f266b2d73c4e1ba5bd9fba27b683cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:56:54.154Z Bail granted in SC/ST Act prosecution owing to anticipated trial delay, subject to stringent conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-extant-benefit-granted-to-a-similarly-situated-employee-cannot-be-denied-merely-as-erro-0dd29c2d807742a99689fdb82c091816/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:47:18.507Z An extant benefit granted to a similarly situated employee cannot be denied merely as erroneous. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-temple-executive-officer-cannot-reject-appointment-applications-the-competent-authority-43c9213d769a4719be406397b4b6cb64/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:46:55.185Z A Temple Executive Officer Cannot Reject Appointment Applications; the Competent Authority Must Decide Them on Merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-unauthorized-construction-and-regularization-proceedings-did-not-establish-deli-0741d26b3aaa4fbba556a6c6f4552a79/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:43:18.271Z Subsequent unauthorized construction and regularization proceedings did not establish deliberate disobedience warranting contempt. https://lawlens.in/stories/unreasoned-denial-of-sixth-pay-commission-arrears-violates-articles-14-and-21-18546ba91e6e4e6db17f45362276548d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:38:20.860Z Unreasoned denial of Sixth Pay Commission arrears violates Articles 14 and 21. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-absence-of-a-ticket-does-not-defeat-bona-fide-passenger-status-or-compensation-claims-1608c423ee3f45a6bd52943bdf39ef42/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:37:35.577Z Mere absence of a ticket does not defeat bona fide passenger status or compensation claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-138-prosecution-against-a-company-fails-without-notice-to-the-company-or-its-dir-d2dfe0e525e04c51b74709a0e367a9ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:36:50.324Z A Section 138 prosecution against a company fails without notice to the company or its director on its behalf. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-registration-cancellation-cannot-rest-on-allegations-absent-from-the-show-cause-notice-14d281e634f847d1bfcff212be1f4e2c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:33:02.230Z GST registration cancellation cannot rest on allegations absent from the show-cause notice. https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-authorities-cannot-reopen-finalized-export-classifications-through-drawback-recove-7059b0eeedb343a3a8f528cf961cfebc/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:32:58.506Z Customs authorities cannot reopen finalized export classifications through drawback-recovery show-cause notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-survival-after-an-accident-does-not-sever-the-proven-causal-nexus-between-injuri-318b4de278884c3d9ac859c30995b0b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:32:54.434Z Prolonged survival after an accident does not sever the proven causal nexus between injuries and death. https://lawlens.in/stories/identically-situated-employees-must-receive-benefits-including-regularization-extended-und-8ca3bba488af470ebc374bf675066304/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:32:52.646Z Identically situated employees must receive benefits, including regularization, extended under an upheld precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-is-impermissible-from-retired-class-iii-employees-for-payments-m-d5cc1036b0124dd990f048ffa28dbf49/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:30:18.422Z Recovery of excess salary is impermissible from retired Class III employees for payments made over five years earlier absent fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-accused-had-no-antecedents-and-injuries-arose-fr-d6044e04b03946beaf8ef75338e3144f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:30:16.622Z Bail granted where charge-sheet was filed, accused had no antecedents, and injuries arose from a sudden dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/authority-must-decide-a-nursing-colleges-suitability-application-after-verifying-condition-706314c417a8493b8a2052e0899eab6d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:30:13.805Z Authority must decide a nursing college’s suitability application after verifying conditions under the 2020 Regulations. https://lawlens.in/stories/express-judicial-liberty-permits-fresh-departmental-inquiry-from-the-stage-where-earlier-p-84c0e9c67b8340959eb5a046a5a934c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:30:06.235Z Express judicial liberty permits fresh departmental inquiry from the stage where earlier proceedings were vitiated. https://lawlens.in/stories/existing-government-employment-of-a-deceased-employees-family-member-disqualifies-compassi-171b1004d3344856824c391101fc1fe4/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:30:05.981Z Existing government employment of a deceased employee’s family member disqualifies compassionate appointment under the applicable policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/clandestine-clearance-demands-cannot-rest-on-untested-statements-and-uncertified-computer-fd7449cd84b94c4f85b02e5a44b7c2e7/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:29:42.601Z Clandestine-clearance demands cannot rest on untested statements and uncertified computer printouts. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consent-decree-cannot-revive-time-barred-underlying-claims-through-a-collateral-challeng-1c208925720c4e35a4e332a13cce32e2/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:27:15.039Z A Consent Decree Cannot Revive Time-Barred Underlying Claims Through a Collateral Challenge https://lawlens.in/stories/a-quasi-judicial-recovery-order-must-give-reasons-appellate-reasoning-cannot-cure-its-defi-7c6e56b75e09442f85b149b25a968fe9/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:26:59.941Z A quasi-judicial recovery order must give reasons; appellate reasoning cannot cure its deficiency. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-disputed-salary-deductions-and-ta-claims-through-a-reasone-5b5016d4e00f48308b4197da571da9f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:26:53.076Z Competent authority must decide disputed salary deductions and TA claims through a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-granted-beyond-the-prescribed-policy-period-without-relaxation-c-e227f32b1380466f80d35fcd441e1ab3/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:26:48.011Z Compassionate appointment granted beyond the prescribed policy period without relaxation confers no enforceable right. https://lawlens.in/stories/subordinate-court-directed-to-dispose-of-land-acquisition-proceedings-within-six-months-61b49658f15b48058756596a237c48e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:26:39.244Z Subordinate court directed to dispose of land acquisition proceedings within six months. https://lawlens.in/stories/veterinary-qualified-teachers-in-state-agricultural-universities-are-entitled-to-npa-under-bdf4729b166e4704b57eba7e1f67efa1/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:18:29.696Z Veterinary-qualified teachers in State agricultural universities are entitled to NPA under applicable ICAR norms. https://lawlens.in/stories/defendants-lack-locus-standi-to-contest-recovery-of-property-encroached-upon-in-a-represen-9bd30ef1cdbe42fe9ae9b7ca5f2c2348/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:16:58.935Z Defendants lack locus standi to contest recovery of property encroached upon in a representative suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-place-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-while-defreezing-the-remai-ee6742849519429b89295f9f375cac43/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:16:58.527Z Banks must place disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits while defreezing the remaining account funds. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-disputed-amounts-must-be-placed-in-fixed-deposits-while-remaining-bank-balances-0b0191f7e5294fe59a5bfdb8a2249240/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:16:56.890Z Cybercrime-disputed amounts must be placed in fixed deposits while remaining bank balances are defrozen. https://lawlens.in/stories/accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-in-fixed-deposits-pend-6a02d6d4ac8f466698fa18158afb4939/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:16:55.434Z Accounts must be unfrozen, while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain in fixed deposits pending magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-cybercrime-linked-accounts-except-disputed-sums-preserved-pending-magi-90e5fa98411049f296cc4d93aba53a91/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:16:54.339Z Banks must unfreeze cybercrime-linked accounts except disputed sums preserved pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-may-remain-secured-undisputed-bank-funds-must-be-release-f929522e383643b59952b2c5c75a9286/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:16:53.468Z Only disputed cyber-fraud amounts may remain secured; undisputed bank funds must be released pending Magistrate’s order. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-240-days-continuous-service-defeats-a-daily-rated-workers-section-25f-ret-478f6877b0d24580b11e5fd6f785c8b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:14:40.999Z Failure to prove 240 days’ continuous service defeats a daily-rated worker’s Section 25F retrenchment claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/super-bazar-writ-revived-after-delhi-high-court-finds-former-liquidator-lacked-authority-t-e8c5f9efafb9405ea383aac8ce6d3cbb/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:12:24.473Z Super Bazar writ revived after Delhi High Court finds former liquidator lacked authority to withdraw it https://lawlens.in/stories/cancellation-of-a-decades-old-patta-without-notice-violates-natural-justice-and-is-unsusta-c75a9c9f68cd400c88cab26a9d4c0586/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:06:51.100Z Cancellation of a decades-old patta without notice violates natural justice and is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/malicious-prosecution-arising-from-personal-vendetta-warrants-quashing-of-criminal-proceed-16160d44c08d407eab38f7f4a343d3b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:06:47.302Z Malicious prosecution arising from personal vendetta warrants quashing of criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/couple-acquitted-in-kidnapped-woman-confinement-case-as-delhi-hc-finds-prosecution-failed-350374273d6545b28d7e004db4dda919/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T07:05:50.745Z Couple acquitted in kidnapped-woman confinement case as Delhi HC finds prosecution failed to prove they knew she was abducted https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-co-accuseds-allegation-lacked-medical-corroboration-and-investi-26f633fb83d9412cb58a66b48e8d0d66/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:59:48.177Z Regular bail granted where co-accused’s allegation lacked medical corroboration and investigation was complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/detention-following-failure-to-furnish-an-ordered-bond-and-surety-is-not-illegal-9f9ea93ee1a64296ab371049e4aeb3e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:59:46.271Z Detention following failure to furnish an ordered bond and surety is not illegal. https://lawlens.in/stories/rbis-cancellation-of-nbfc-registration-restored-as-delhi-high-court-lifts-interim-stay-cit-0fcab0f3f4714e699a00ae66a9a94081/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:59:07.080Z RBI’s cancellation of NBFC registration restored as Delhi High Court lifts interim stay, citing public interest and financial-system risks https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-allegations-of-non-compliance-cannot-sustain-contempt-proceedings-after-do-99bd66c5442f449984c1ce0c1ece9437/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:59:05.912Z Unsubstantiated allegations of non-compliance cannot sustain contempt proceedings after documented compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-settlement-and-mutual-divorce-where-07c27efafa7f44b9b16f56e19a9feef6/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:54:19.258Z Matrimonial criminal proceedings may be quashed after settlement and mutual divorce where conviction is unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-gst-personal-hearing-must-follow-the-reply-deadline-otherwise-assessment-violates-na-53402639680c413bbadc3ac6bdb2d488/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:54:17.770Z Under GST, personal hearing must follow the reply deadline; otherwise, assessment violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-personal-hearing-cannot-precede-the-deadline-for-replying-to-a-show-cause-notice-99226f8a84924101bdb6394228a49b5f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:54:16.374Z A personal hearing cannot precede the deadline for replying to a show-cause notice. https://lawlens.in/stories/ex-gratia-compassionate-assistance-is-governed-by-the-policy-in-force-on-the-employees-dat-b691e2ea89bc4a2d96bc2145d1f561f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:38:54.180Z Ex-gratia compassionate assistance is governed by the policy in force on the employee’s date of death. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-affirmed-but-sentence-reduced-to-the-period-already-undergone-while-maintaining-50bb4168509f4cc9a186a66a2da242d4/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:30:34.911Z Conviction affirmed, but sentence reduced to the period already undergone while maintaining the fine. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-considering-completed-investigation-seizure-quantity-custody-period-a-7df43189031b46a9be70ee372390c6e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:30:06.565Z Regular bail granted considering completed investigation, seizure quantity, custody period, and the applicant’s 70% disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/hostile-seizure-witnesses-alone-do-not-constitute-changed-circumstances-warranting-bail-un-922b88e0e77f42b0bfe8d0477f572963/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:29:03.615Z Hostile seizure witnesses alone do not constitute changed circumstances warranting bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-accused-were-implicated-only-on-suspicion-and-no-incriminating-articles-6363cb7bbc74454ea0265eb0fed0dc9a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:28:58.263Z Bail granted where accused were implicated only on suspicion and no incriminating articles were recovered. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-minor-victim-disowned-the-prosecution-case-and-trial-conclu-a80c9b23ba2842cebd17d846099cfda9/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:28:53.882Z Regular bail granted where the minor victim disowned the prosecution case and trial conclusion was likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-minor-prosecutrix-disowned-the-prosecution-case-and-prolonged-custo-31f9aa6ecc294782ad438cfa1c1f6241/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:28:53.325Z Bail granted where the minor prosecutrix disowned the prosecution case and prolonged custody was likely. https://lawlens.in/stories/pay-refixation-causing-civil-consequences-cannot-be-ordered-without-notice-and-an-opportun-b47596fbefbe4abf8df074d42a2baac7/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:28:49.305Z Pay refixation causing civil consequences cannot be ordered without notice and an opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rival-dealer-cannot-invalidate-a-retail-outlet-noc-through-writ-proceedings-based-on-dis-b0a4b5b9b4da49ff932c554df4b3f01c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:26:55.576Z A rival dealer cannot invalidate a retail outlet NOC through writ proceedings based on disputed factual claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/temple-devotees-may-be-impleaded-as-proper-parties-where-their-presence-enables-complete-a-c85d023ec04d4e35bca29af8dfef6d0d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:26:55.573Z Temple devotees may be impleaded as proper parties where their presence enables complete adjudication and prevents multiplicity of litigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/serious-firearm-based-attempt-to-murder-offences-cannot-be-quashed-merely-on-the-basis-of-e6c9f433219549769fa6ad1121b5dfc5/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:26:54.463Z Serious firearm-based attempt-to-murder offences cannot be quashed merely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-on-voluntary-compromise-where-continu-280ed5569ccf42e887dbbb1351175998/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:26:53.931Z Non-compoundable criminal proceedings may be quashed on voluntary compromise where continuation serves no useful purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/pm-poshan-arrangements-cannot-be-terminated-without-complying-with-the-policy-mandated-30-9ef7069e3130410c9c54b218b5e0de04/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:26:53.353Z PM Poshan arrangements cannot be terminated without complying with the policy-mandated 30-day notice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fatal-slap-causing-a-fall-attracts-section-304-part-ii-absent-intention-to-cause-death-1ad58c56db0140198c7021aa67c8a5cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:26:50.355Z A fatal slap causing a fall attracts Section 304 Part II absent intention to cause death. https://lawlens.in/stories/completed-specific-performance-cannot-be-replaced-by-an-inequitable-enhancement-of-refunde-7a2c362269634f64a60ceda64967535f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:24:52.688Z Completed specific performance cannot be replaced by an inequitable enhancement of refunded advance consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-courts-need-only-prima-facie-examine-the-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-3e35b43bf094480fa9f38b27c67c0a74/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:23:24.568Z Section 11 courts need only prima facie examine the existence of an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-injunction-limited-to-the-suits-disposal-expires-upon-dismissal-despite-pending-counter-0b5fe05a2f3e489aa2fffbd2d21a0a80/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:17:35.436Z An injunction limited to the suit’s disposal expires upon dismissal, despite pending counterclaim or restoration proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/grant-in-aid-cannot-be-stopped-under-rule-16-a-for-grounds-unrelated-to-violations-of-pres-590bd84daf6a4cf9ab464a93b07b5e9d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:16:47.419Z Grant-in-aid cannot be stopped under Rule 16(A) for grounds unrelated to violations of prescribed rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-trial-amendments-correcting-property-boundaries-require-proof-of-due-diligence-under-1a12b6addf1a446e9d6ac0142a94f599/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:16:44.296Z Post-trial amendments correcting property boundaries require proof of due diligence under Order VI Rule 17 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-join-the-allotted-promotional-post-defeats-restoration-or-preferred-posting-cla-cb960f166b62487b804ccd902ede654f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:15:55.826Z Failure to join the allotted promotional post defeats restoration or preferred posting claims, despite humanitarian grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/revised-pay-scales-apply-notionally-from-1-january-1996-with-monetary-benefits-from-21-apr-4ca5eb2035844566bd29ff388d26515c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:15:54.747Z Revised pay scales apply notionally from 1 January 1996, with monetary benefits from 21 April 2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-successive-application-seeking-substantially-identical-reliefs-is-barred-by-constructive-39b8b18b3a7347bca732bb948801870d/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:15:52.856Z A successive application seeking substantially identical reliefs is barred by constructive res judicata. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-the-representation-seeking-pay-refixation-and-consequential-pensio-a616174c6a334c5dae6023df6e99e19f/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:15:52.841Z Respondents must decide the representation seeking pay refixation and consequential pensionary benefits through a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-duly-renewed-desm-eligibility-certificate-must-be-recognized-as-valid-on-the-application-7fb9238cb3e642a99573c51e19990815/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:09:12.489Z A duly renewed DESM eligibility certificate must be recognized as valid on the application cut-off date. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligibility-depends-on-acquiring-the-qualification-before-the-cut-off-date-not-delayed-cer-23953e2bb50d4fab9495d65f4157544a/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:09:08.791Z Eligibility depends on acquiring the qualification before the cut-off date, not delayed certificate issuance. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-to-reargue-matters-or-correct-alleged-errors-on-merits-ac7b891ea64940bb9861eff5b577a089/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:09:07.314Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used to reargue matters or correct alleged errors on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-under-section-307-ipc-reduced-to-the-period-already-undergone-with-enhanced-fine-1587cc219a93448aa5de8127ef5e106c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:08:01.887Z Sentence under Section 307 IPC reduced to the period already undergone, with enhanced fine as compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-on-parity-where-applicant-was-unnamed-in-the-fir-and-co-accused-had-been-rele-ff01936a979846708f456c17e9807a47/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:08:01.661Z Bail granted on parity where applicant was unnamed in the FIR and co-accused had been released. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-victim-did-not-support-prosecution-and-prolonged-custody-made-early-a923d43f587942dbb609ea5f02583169/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:08:01.578Z Bail granted where the victim did not support prosecution and prolonged custody made early trial unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/conventional-compensation-heads-attract-10-enhancement-with-consortium-payable-separately-3d8caa95274d4516b46dea96298be977/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:08:01.108Z Conventional compensation heads attract 10% enhancement, with consortium payable separately to each claimant. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-victims-did-not-support-the-prosecution-and-trial-was-likely-to-25a3a9c7a91640ef8c4dd28a237367b3/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:07:59.356Z Regular bail granted where victims did not support the prosecution and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/sbi-cannot-debit-widows-fixed-deposit-for-deceased-husbands-loan-allahabad-hc-orders-refun-e4f72f59d3a55d7fad5d220eb2c406de/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:07:24.092Z SBI cannot debit widow’s fixed deposit for deceased husband’s loan, Allahabad HC orders refund with interest and ₹1 lakh compensation https://lawlens.in/stories/a-university-professorship-is-not-a-public-office-amenable-to-quo-warranto-4c77e95e542c44afbab40fc6d7b628f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T06:07:05.830Z A university professorship is not a public office amenable to quo warranto. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-reassess-interview-marks-or-comparative-merit-absent-proven-mala-fides-bias-9e37ade328204d75b0524f8eaec5f018/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T05:58:43.292Z Courts cannot reassess interview marks or comparative merit absent proven mala fides, bias, or illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-forcibly-evict-alleged-unauthorized-occupants-without-following-due-pro-b57c45ce9735484383645bf3c40b0f41/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T05:57:30.924Z Authorities cannot forcibly evict alleged unauthorized occupants without following due process of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/odisha-hc-orders-in-camera-time-bound-trial-in-acid-attack-case-involving-advocate-victim-0c5b9daefc2645179c4cd3a1a1db42ce/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T05:50:34.103Z Odisha HC orders in-camera, time-bound trial in acid-attack case involving advocate victim amid concerns over Bar presence https://lawlens.in/stories/non-payment-of-maintenance-does-not-automatically-stay-matrimonial-proceedings-but-may-war-fc2c4e6a4d2146c4b667136458cc9be2/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T05:50:28.896Z Non-payment of maintenance does not automatically stay matrimonial proceedings, but may warrant proportionate protective measures. https://lawlens.in/stories/differential-pay-for-direct-recruits-and-promotees-is-valid-where-prior-experience-differs-d328479867394fb88eeaad84ad98038c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T05:38:36.015Z Differential pay for direct recruits and promotees is valid where prior experience differs. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-defective-proclamation-based-on-unexecuted-warrants-cannot-sustain-prosecution-under-sec-726a6b88707f456f84e0988f41d63d8c/ LawLens en 2026-09-17T05:08:55.931Z A defective proclamation based on unexecuted warrants cannot sustain prosecution under Section 209 BNS. https://lawlens.in/stories/related-eyewitness-testimony-remains-admissible-and-can-sustain-conviction-after-careful-s-77cd408ec4da473281ebebe9c3e740fc/ LawLens en 2026-09-16T19:36:47.384Z Related eyewitness testimony remains admissible and can sustain conviction after careful scrutiny. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproved-victim-age-subject-to-ossification-test-margins-precludes-aggravated-conviction-u-0ff8d7273e184dfbbeda437de10be0ba/ LawLens en 2026-09-16T19:36:42.995Z Unproved victim age, subject to ossification-test margins, precludes aggravated conviction under Section 4(2) POCSO. https://lawlens.in/stories/unshaken-testimony-of-an-injured-eyewitness-can-independently-sustain-conviction-despite-a-5038653b9c8c471aa50ad2df7e36b525/ LawLens en 2026-09-16T19:36:42.206Z Unshaken testimony of an injured eyewitness can independently sustain conviction despite absent forensic corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wills-execution-in-attesting-witnesses-presence-may-prove-section-63-c-compliance-despit-756544662bb14463876d678917d08f5a/ LawLens en 2026-09-16T19:36:38.642Z A Will’s execution in attesting witnesses’ presence may prove Section 63(c) compliance despite technical omissions.