https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-material-contradictions-and-ndps-procedural-lapses-created-reasonab-691b6986a2574083acec547446cbd30e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:21:45.424Z Acquittal upheld where material contradictions and NDPS procedural lapses created reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-for-disappearance-of-evidence-quashed-where-alleged-murderers-were-acquitted-and-convi-d403690559f24da5afc23241cd20eb64/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:21:45.071Z FIR for disappearance of evidence quashed where alleged murderers were acquitted and conviction was unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/fair-price-shop-licence-cancellation-is-invalid-where-mandatory-enquiry-and-effective-hear-41ee71864e754e198e59fa75f9cf0f76/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:13:53.916Z Fair-price-shop licence cancellation is invalid where mandatory enquiry and effective hearing are denied. https://lawlens.in/stories/rti-penalty-is-unsustainable-without-a-reasoned-finding-of-deliberate-and-mala-fide-withho-2cdffff535b94733bc9a2aa881d21d92/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:13:51.504Z RTI penalty is unsustainable without a reasoned finding of deliberate and mala fide withholding. https://lawlens.in/stories/qualifying-service-for-promotion-is-reckoned-from-the-calendar-year-of-joining-not-the-act-087805cb47a642519714b46a1645e85f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:13:47.467Z Qualifying service for promotion is reckoned from the calendar year of joining, not the actual date. https://lawlens.in/stories/documents-cannot-be-introduced-after-evidence-closes-merely-to-fill-evidentiary-lacunae-1942e8f57fd44696b61f3b94cc741e84/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:13:43.464Z Documents cannot be introduced after evidence closes merely to fill evidentiary lacunae. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-criminal-antecedents-and-absence-of-changed-circumstances-justify-rejecting-a-suc-a64b7bdfa46448308998c9b395290cf9/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:13:38.830Z Repeated criminal antecedents and absence of changed circumstances justify rejecting a successive bail application. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-bail-application-is-rejected-absent-substantial-change-in-circumstances-or-a-new-gr-5c440c9782bd4117a678887aebd7c8be/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:13:36.180Z Second bail application is rejected absent substantial change in circumstances or a new ground. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-appointed-a-retired-high-court-judge-as-sole-arbitrator-with-parties-mutual-consent-4a9bf9c929bf4e5d81466cda63374021/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:13:15.513Z Court appointed a retired High Court judge as sole arbitrator with parties’ mutual consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-cannot-reopen-unchallenged-land-record-orders-after-three-years-suprem-521ae3c851e3442da3c912da91b83b9a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:12:25.097Z Revenue authorities cannot reopen unchallenged land-record orders after three years, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/after-16-years-in-prison-man-acquitted-in-child-murder-case-as-supreme-court-finds-last-se-1df22a90be9749a6bcf5a5442f3b8583/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:11:44.880Z After 16 years in prison, man acquitted in child murder case as Supreme Court finds last-seen theory and extra-judicial confession unreliable https://lawlens.in/stories/no-continuing-pil-supervision-is-warranted-affected-residents-may-pursue-environmental-gri-856bef23cd774e6daf63b8f8743d76b6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:11:37.465Z No continuing PIL supervision is warranted; affected residents may pursue environmental grievances before competent authorities. https://lawlens.in/stories/daily-wage-status-alone-cannot-justify-substituting-reinstatement-with-compensation-after-07e55507ba814a0e9bb26ca0ccab960c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:11:22.916Z Daily-wage status alone cannot justify substituting reinstatement with compensation after illegal retrenchment. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-placed-co-accused-secured-bail-and-investig-9b0c655b0aae41fdaf3354f13f3802f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:11:14.577Z Regular bail granted on parity where similarly placed co-accused secured bail and investigation was complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-a-continuing-relationship-filed-charge-sheet-and-absence-of-cri-70be0d1c14284f14be55dc1c01b572e7/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:11:09.503Z Regular bail granted where a continuing relationship, filed charge-sheet, and absence of criminal antecedents reduced custodial necessity. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-under-the-ndps-act-where-recovered-ganja-was-below-commercial-quantit-a132a183a6584e2eafd499911875b5d7/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:11:09.350Z Regular bail granted under the NDPS Act where recovered ganja was below commercial quantity. https://lawlens.in/stories/backward-classes-commission-cannot-adjudicate-private-commercial-disputes-or-direct-recove-c304ce0a3d2a461389122832e6eb5794/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:11:07.025Z Backward Classes Commission cannot adjudicate private commercial disputes or direct recovery of quantified compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-explain-delay-constitutes-sufficient-ground-to-dismiss-an-appeal-as-time-barred-8d6858a828c24a329779b520ebe6cf10/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:11:01.893Z Failure to explain delay constitutes sufficient ground to dismiss an appeal as time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-denied-where-prima-facie-coordinated-financial-fraud-and-multiple-criminal-an-293c807dc60b4b62904240e1d0b873d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:10:49.341Z Regular bail denied where prima facie coordinated financial fraud and multiple criminal antecedents were established. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-bail-cannot-be-granted-absent-substantial-change-after-merits-based-rejection-1398e4c284664b07af3884fd56293853/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:10:49.192Z Second bail cannot be granted absent substantial change after merits-based rejection. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-can-use-sarfaesi-to-recover-secured-loans-acquired-from-nbfcs-not-covered-by-the-act-80feaa723d1f4670aa9f29c484bb8dc9/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:09:46.417Z Banks can use SARFAESI to recover secured loans acquired from NBFCs not covered by the Act, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-after-prolonged-payment-is-impermissible-absent-employee-misrepr-e73f89598957461a996e734e0ca88c84/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:07:46.413Z Recovery of excess salary after prolonged payment is impermissible absent employee misrepresentation or repayment undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-challenging-charge-memos-are-maintainable-only-for-jurisdictional-error-or-1f256d9601ad4ec5a259fc09a5723a08/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:07:43.053Z Writ petitions challenging charge memos are maintainable only for jurisdictional error or established mala fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-after-prolonged-delay-without-employee-misrepresentation-is-impermi-21c6d1dcd6db4a3fa0eb781345e3bb6d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:07:43.030Z Recovery of excess pay after prolonged delay without employee misrepresentation is impermissible, though pay refixation may continue. https://lawlens.in/stories/employment-for-land-losers-is-a-concession-not-an-enforceable-or-vested-right-6db865e244cd4abaae8ea6c88865d133/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:07:22.712Z Employment for land losers is a concession, not an enforceable or vested right. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-labourer-status-and-presence-near-illegally-transported-timber-without-conspiracy-evi-96085ccb636f4c5f803bcb855f884a21/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:02:48.437Z Mere labourer status and presence near illegally transported timber, without conspiracy evidence, cannot sustain conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/examination-results-cannot-be-withheld-solely-on-suspicion-absent-concrete-evidence-of-mis-f5776ce5196642a3a47253d989c79ce3/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:00:23.735Z Examination results cannot be withheld solely on suspicion absent concrete evidence of misconduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/emergency-treatment-by-cghs-beneficiaries-warrants-reimbursement-of-actual-medical-expense-b1a0216e8e2d419d80ebb9350b603ac7/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T13:00:01.114Z Emergency treatment by CGHS beneficiaries warrants reimbursement of actual medical expenses, irrespective of hospital empanelment. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-injured-eyewitnesss-unrebutted-testimony-establishes-negligence-absent-evidence-of-cont-b8c8c007080341f1b66e3cd4a60f961a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:59:39.808Z An injured eyewitness’s unrebutted testimony establishes negligence absent evidence of contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-three-year-request-transfer-tenure-clause-does-not-bar-earlier-administrative-transfer-o-89f8aeac5410470e9c8733bf1ced8e65/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:58:48.264Z A three-year request-transfer tenure clause does not bar earlier administrative transfer on serious disciplinary grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-86a-credit-blocking-may-continue-subject-to-prompt-post-decisional-hearing-and-reason-4dbb7edc2cd8439195d70e4fba712860/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:58:32.022Z Rule 86A credit blocking may continue subject to prompt post-decisional hearing and reasoned determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/payments-to-outside-agencies-cannot-constitute-basic-wages-absent-proof-of-employee-nexus-b2111610b00f4df6bb7d61d4faab117d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:55:45.266Z Payments to outside agencies cannot constitute basic wages absent proof of employee nexus and wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-transferee-cannot-be-required-to-join-before-challenging-a-transfer-when-no-opportunity-b000589de37a423683a0d62c5a350057/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:55:37.234Z A transferee cannot be required to join before challenging a transfer when no opportunity to join existed. https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-counsel-bears-responsibility-for-full-disclosure-and-cannot-shift-blame-to-clients-06bae6debb11493bb130eed9dbb1b184/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:55:14.204Z Filing counsel bears responsibility for full disclosure and cannot shift blame to clients. https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneous-findings-on-comparable-probationers-performance-require-fresh-consideration-of-d-7d23417304264972b751a1bc2399c8ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:55:08.647Z Erroneous findings on comparable probationers’ performance require fresh consideration of differential termination. https://lawlens.in/stories/defective-firearm-investigation-does-not-vitiate-conviction-when-injured-witness-and-medic-f66dbc6763c946e585bd5af5457067b5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:55:03.586Z Defective firearm investigation does not vitiate conviction when injured-witness and medical evidence corroborate. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-delayed-reporting-and-material-contradictions-rendered-the-injured-36295f98f15144a3a7e7c1faa412b443/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:54:46.027Z Acquittal upheld where delayed reporting and material contradictions rendered the injured witness’s account unreliable. https://lawlens.in/stories/panel-expiry-cannot-defeat-appointment-where-an-ineligible-candidate-unlawfully-displaced-21bab5998dd74d89ae0aa225b1ea452f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:52:55.994Z Panel expiry cannot defeat appointment where an ineligible candidate unlawfully displaced an eligible candidate. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sale-deed-need-not-be-proved-through-an-attesting-witness-under-section-68-of-the-eviden-d0e76b2aa2b54888a483c6738fc70c7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:52:05.773Z A sale deed need not be proved through an attesting witness under Section 68 of the Evidence Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-under-the-ndps-act-granted-subject-to-verification-of-no-prior-ndps-criminal-antecede-09142ea28d7a420aac77a176699c881f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:51:39.506Z Bail under the NDPS Act granted subject to verification of no prior NDPS criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-affirmed-where-inconsistent-medically-unsupported-dying-declarations-failed-to-e-7308c65c00d2409eb675c67abced2969/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:50:53.268Z Acquittal affirmed where inconsistent, medically unsupported dying declarations failed to establish cruelty or abetment. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-permit-and-fitness-certificate-is-a-fundamental-breach-insurer-must-pay-first-a-c8237f04e84a490eadfbf43c643d193c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:47:47.233Z Absence of permit and fitness certificate is a fundamental breach; insurer must pay first and recover from the owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-permit-and-fitness-certificate-constitutes-a-fundamental-breach-insurer-must-pa-330e910a05244ede97697091ba5b61f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:47:45.702Z Absence of permit and fitness certificate constitutes a fundamental breach; insurer must pay and recover. https://lawlens.in/stories/plying-a-transport-vehicle-without-permit-or-fitness-certificate-constitutes-a-fundamental-e7bdf4784129468ab1115cc3c3e36016/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:47:40.301Z Plying a transport vehicle without permit or fitness certificate constitutes a fundamental breach; insurer may pay and recover. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-permit-and-fitness-certificate-constitutes-fundamental-breach-warranting-pay-an-caf68ad77647422ba6e0c70b48cac90c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:47:34.790Z Absence of permit and fitness certificate constitutes fundamental breach, warranting pay-and-recover against insurer. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-unavailable-where-an-efficacious-statutory-appeal-exists-and-natural-f621320d61cc4f899c0501da27985f80/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:47:14.931Z Writ jurisdiction is unavailable where an efficacious statutory appeal exists and natural justice has been observed. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-subject-to-cyber-fraud-holds-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-amounts-remain-a731881cdd674f9e97af495ba60e721a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:47:13.152Z Bank accounts subject to cyber-fraud holds must be unfrozen while disputed amounts remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenges-to-sarfaesi-measures-must-be-pursued-before-the-drt-under-section-17-c79c4419f40247de856ee5ce6dcc2c07/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:47:12.190Z Challenges to SARFAESI measures must be pursued before the DRT under Section 17. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-communication-of-the-award-under-section-12-2-limitation-cannot-defeat-a-land-acqu-5a92c025766148e7b69b9a100628bc92/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:43:23.009Z Without communication of the award under Section 12(2), limitation cannot defeat a land acquisition reference. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-criminal-antecedents-where-charge-sheet-filed-and-trial-likel-c569d7b18bf84ffc93929433923d9868/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:43:02.323Z Regular bail granted despite criminal antecedents where charge-sheet filed and trial likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-denied-after-co-accuseds-applications-were-rejected-on-merits-93e5ed9eebf3489fb780c11f9aa60fd1/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:42:55.456Z Regular bail denied after co-accused’s applications were rejected on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-stolen-vehicle-was-recovered-from-an-open-place-and-investigation-w-18f6c0d6a4a34ae2b18882b5954aacc1/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:42:54.972Z Bail granted where the stolen vehicle was recovered from an open place and investigation was complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-situated-co-accused-had-already-been-releas-9c2d7b17e2cf4096a776fe55d6c13c30/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:42:53.025Z Regular bail granted on parity where similarly situated co-accused had already been released. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-after-similarly-situated-co-accused-obtained-bail-and-the-c-8e1118f2fdb54c778264922e58a3236e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:42:48.579Z Regular bail granted on parity after similarly situated co-accused obtained bail and the charge-sheet was filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/charge-sheet-filing-prolonged-custody-and-likely-trial-delay-justify-regular-bail-absent-s-b27a553f14924d65a42f4e26627a55eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:42:40.060Z Charge-sheet filing, prolonged custody, and likely trial delay justify regular bail absent serious antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-on-parity-completed-investigation-prolonged-detention-and-a-non-pending-crimi-e194e80330f348fe9590dcc48c59c866/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:40:52.235Z Bail granted on parity, completed investigation, prolonged detention, and a non-pending criminal antecedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-a-major-shared-a-prolonged-consensual-relationship-and-investigation-wa-9f3887848ef74802a89ea39f9475d8c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:40:50.739Z Bail granted where a major shared a prolonged consensual relationship and investigation was complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-on-parity-where-the-applicants-case-was-identical-to-that-of-a-released-co-ac-ec0f5d03f0af499eacd6b34f5cee0708/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:40:39.808Z Bail granted on parity where the applicant’s case was identical to that of a released co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/pursuing-proceedings-and-subsequent-legal-advice-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-in-ed00cadfbe8648209c34b0f43cf8ffc5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:40:38.365Z Pursuing proceedings and subsequent legal advice do not constitute sufficient cause for inordinate delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-knife-injuries-are-non-vital-and-medical-opinion-remains-inconclusive-2fbae9ffda4a447babf8bdde26268f5f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:40:37.247Z Bail granted where knife injuries are non-vital and medical opinion remains inconclusive. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-denied-where-the-applicant-prima-facie-facilitated-organized-cyber-fraud-thro-41a24a0940ed4f1db772e17732ac777a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:40:35.998Z Regular bail denied where the applicant prima facie facilitated organized cyber fraud through a mule bank account. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-procurement-allegations-unsupported-by-cogent-evidence-do-not-warrant-writ-c82e6a2b6cfb4e69ad4b92393efe607c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:40:35.230Z Unsubstantiated procurement allegations, unsupported by cogent evidence, do not warrant writ interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-confidence-proceedings-are-invalid-where-mandatory-notice-and-verification-requirements-29240d54038e42eeaf766d6db1984c58/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:40:31.957Z No-confidence proceedings are invalid where mandatory notice and verification requirements are not strictly followed. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-with-bailed-co-accused-and-simple-injuries-justified-regular-bail-despite-one-crimi-8e52b2a6e621404db158e970e5782e86/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:40:31.368Z Parity with bailed co-accused and simple injuries justified regular bail despite one criminal antecedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-alleged-loss-of-citizenship-lies-before-the-central-government-under-section-3ef822721865511ab69a39e4145f2290/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:38:27.907Z Challenge to alleged loss of citizenship lies before the Central Government under Section 9(2) of the Citizenship Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-matrimonial-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-inherent-powers-aft-40240122313e4a1e82cce6f82ceaca2b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:37:49.415Z Non-compoundable matrimonial criminal proceedings may be quashed under inherent powers after amicable settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cicls-bail-cannot-be-denied-on-criminal-antecedents-absent-cogent-evidence-satisfying-se-0e73a8834aaf4970a98accb7bc930819/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:37:47.469Z A CICL’s bail cannot be denied on criminal antecedents absent cogent evidence satisfying Section 12 grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-antecedents-alone-do-not-justify-denying-bail-to-a-child-in-conflict-with-law-6047c48f40414233bcda9e507468276f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:37:45.881Z Criminal antecedents alone do not justify denying bail to a child in conflict with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-delay-cannot-be-condoned-without-explaining-the-entire-period-counsels-illness-alone-5f27216ab8dc431c9c72cca4bfe13473/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:37:45.847Z Long delay cannot be condoned without explaining the entire period; counsel’s illness alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/lawyers-illness-alone-cannot-condone-prolonged-delay-absent-explanation-for-the-entire-lim-7e01a7a4e21d45ba8f1cc7357ee39d0b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:37:35.346Z Lawyer’s illness alone cannot condone prolonged delay absent explanation for the entire limitation period. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-to-a-cicl-may-be-refused-only-on-the-statutory-grounds-under-section-12-cd7b10d078b846bcb422a6db5f7374c2/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:37:34.148Z Bail to a CICL may be refused only on the statutory grounds under Section 12. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cannot-be-cancelled-merely-on-a-misinterpretation-of-supreme-court-directions-absent-86388460f98b4f7786bc3394313643a8/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:37:32.328Z Bail cannot be cancelled merely on a misinterpretation of Supreme Court directions absent proven breach. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-material-witnesss-cross-examination-should-not-be-closed-absent-deliberate-or-persistent-03be460ea6e0467f87c8526ef0510c52/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:37:24.681Z A material witness’s cross-examination should not be closed absent deliberate or persistent abuse. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-restoration-of-a-writ-petition-parties-must-pursue-objections-within-it-not-through-747b24b6a3544a83aeac5aed65b4d7ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:37:21.981Z After restoration of a writ petition, parties must pursue objections within it, not through a separate MCC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sessions-court-cannot-entertain-a-section-227-discharge-application-before-the-case-is-c-d6a376d2acfe414bb17e740b59b5d2c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:35:53.637Z A Sessions Court cannot entertain a Section 227 discharge application before the case is committed. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-does-not-warrant-interference-with-concurrent-findings-that-an-electrici-3b4b5e2fa7fa49739058ff501062ea7e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:35:19.103Z Writ jurisdiction does not warrant interference with concurrent findings that an electricity meter functioned properly. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tribunal-should-not-dismiss-an-appeal-hypertechnically-for-short-delay-without-permittin-4512159c58bd4bac97be18bb2303cfb2/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:35:04.061Z A tribunal should not dismiss an appeal hypertechnically for short delay without permitting a condonation application. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-over-national-highway-compensation-apportionment-must-be-determined-by-the-compet-5c11f9515d7a4348b8beb09a42ce038a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:35:01.023Z Disputes over National Highway compensation apportionment must be determined by the competent authority under Section 3H(4). https://lawlens.in/stories/orders-founded-on-an-omitted-statutory-provision-are-invalid-and-liable-to-be-set-aside-d7221140e7d849dda96dd4dfac011252/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:34:23.256Z Orders founded on an omitted statutory provision are invalid and liable to be set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/petitioner-granted-liberty-to-pursue-statutory-appeal-or-revision-against-acquisition-orde-900022263ec0477fac34830ceff8180b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:34:14.209Z Petitioner granted liberty to pursue statutory appeal or revision against acquisition orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-conclude-clause-16-1-proceedings-within-30-days-and-take-no-coercive-step-9f0715059cc640338c33af02e27b7ab8/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:34:12.318Z Authorities must conclude Clause 16(1) proceedings within 30 days and take no coercive steps meanwhile. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-does-not-warrant-interference-with-a-reasoned-information-commission-ord-c3fff03851674c7e952af18ab652ca0b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:34:10.961Z Writ jurisdiction does not warrant interference with a reasoned Information Commission order absent apparent illegality or perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-exclusion-from-202526-school-sports-competitions-became-infructuous-after-the-221da5b2801145dfae2d9c69ee6ca743/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:34:07.619Z Challenge to exclusion from 2025–26 school sports competitions became infructuous after the session ended. https://lawlens.in/stories/suppression-of-criminal-antecedents-and-habitual-offending-justify-rejection-of-regular-ba-c077d60edbb1416e943ab2de6bdf51bb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:34:05.065Z Suppression of criminal antecedents and habitual offending justify rejection of regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/suppression-of-criminal-antecedents-by-a-habitual-offender-disentitles-the-accused-to-regu-060657dfb0f642de9ddcf1d52d95388f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:33:46.191Z Suppression of criminal antecedents by a habitual offender disentitles the accused to regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-after-charge-sheet-filing-prolonged-custody-and-absence-of-00ad3c0ecca34750aaa0ae83863db249/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:33:34.058Z Regular bail granted on parity after charge-sheet filing, prolonged custody, and absence of criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-clean-antecedents-prolonged-custody-and-lik-89ffb2cb41d443be992a68e4a63dab14/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:33:31.301Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing, clean antecedents, prolonged custody, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-applicants-role-was-limited-and-the-charge-sheet-had-been-f-bd06b7deac904745b6ef6b7fb9294cf3/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:32:43.006Z Regular bail granted where the applicant’s role was limited and the charge-sheet had been filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-considering-prolonged-custody-and-likely-tr-b682d0c7301c47eaa4b1c25b37816fac/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:32:40.512Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing, considering prolonged custody and likely trial delay despite criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-considering-no-criminal-antecedents-completed-investigation-and-likel-0e80544027794982bd8c4cca35f00d4e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:32:11.225Z Regular bail granted considering no criminal antecedents, completed investigation, and likely delay in trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-bail-granted-where-recovery-was-below-commercial-quantity-and-implication-rested-sole-2ec466c132b9417584c5c1a8b2d5020f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:32:08.011Z NDPS bail granted where recovery was below commercial quantity and implication rested solely on a co-accused’s statement. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-considering-the-cross-case-applicants-injuries-bail-parity-and-superficial-bu-1efb4281c6aa41ca98fa38a6e4cd1c94/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:31:51.874Z Bail granted considering the cross-case, applicant’s injuries, bail parity, and superficial burn injuries. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-fatal-road-accident-case-after-charge-sheet-filing-and-prolonged-c-9f283c7b12af436a973a4c51b6ff90b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:31:47.574Z Regular bail granted in fatal road-accident case after charge-sheet filing and prolonged custody without antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-denied-where-prima-facie-evidence-showed-the-accused-inflicted-multiple-griev-c1a45469e43946f8a0a56bd152f16393/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:31:38.115Z Regular bail denied where prima facie evidence showed the accused inflicted multiple grievous knife injuries and trial was progressing. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-in-commercial-quantity-ndps-prosecution-on-parity-with-co-accused-and-prolong-7a9ed93845404042b3ad4cd1f1ee5979/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:31:32.345Z Bail granted in commercial-quantity NDPS prosecution on parity with co-accused and prolonged trial custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164s-beneficial-fixed-compensation-of-5-lakh-applies-retrospectively-to-pre-amendm-4ff93c1aa1cc4181b3fe0f15ec2df6e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:31:00.272Z Section 164’s beneficial fixed compensation of ₹5 lakh applies retrospectively to pre-amendment motor accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-highest-comparable-unchallenged-award-governs-market-value-determination-in-land-acqui-b246cafa5e654530b0b55176275326c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:30:57.547Z The highest comparable unchallenged award governs market-value determination in land acquisition compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-communication-of-the-award-under-section-12-2-a-reference-cannot-be-dismissed-as-t-0614b04ecb5e415c9bc0961b20c8556b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:30:56.563Z Without communication of the award under Section 12(2), a reference cannot be dismissed as time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-statutory-notice-under-section-12-2-limitation-for-a-section-18-reference-does-not-0d38006abead4349af2bd35048285e39/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:30:53.160Z Without statutory notice under Section 12(2), limitation for a Section 18 reference does not commence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-msme-cannot-belatedly-invoke-the-revival-framework-after-challenging-sarfaesi-action-be-be51feba2fba407da311db7552b8d54f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:28:15.667Z An MSME cannot belatedly invoke the revival framework after challenging SARFAESI action before the DRT. https://lawlens.in/stories/minority-school-appointments-without-state-prescribed-qualifications-are-invalid-notwithst-a3a3a36a207447449dfdb5050bdd6f43/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:27:54.907Z Minority school appointments without State-prescribed qualifications are invalid, notwithstanding subsequent acquisition of eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-gang-rape-cannot-rest-solely-on-materially-inconsistent-testimony-of-the-vi-10e8468649b84a2c8910f25395f95b09/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:27:49.842Z Conviction for gang rape cannot rest solely on materially inconsistent testimony of the victim. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-inconsistent-victims-testimony-unsupported-by-medical-and-investigative-evidence-cannot-89da9a3a65d34d0891bede65f4e7343f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:27:48.772Z An inconsistent victim’s testimony, unsupported by medical and investigative evidence, cannot sustain conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-restore-an-expired-academic-session-intake-after-admissions-close-amid-rec-aa9e3738756a4c4a8b1b21aadac15b36/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:27:48.678Z Courts will not restore an expired academic-session intake after admissions close amid recorded regulatory deficiencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/employment-must-be-considered-under-the-final-merit-list-with-a-supernumerary-post-created-a8c57c445b0842cc99aed8164abceae3/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:27:45.040Z Employment must be considered under the final merit list, with a supernumerary post created if necessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/divorce-on-desertion-grounds-requires-two-years-continuous-desertion-immediately-preceding-92c48834c1de407f993fb7d53d91a601/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:27:38.567Z Divorce on desertion grounds requires two years’ continuous desertion immediately preceding the petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-sanction-under-section-197-crpc-is-mandatory-before-prosecuting-retired-public-serva-0632b2fe884b43c6b1291cc29bb90a17/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:27:32.795Z Prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC is mandatory before prosecuting retired public servants for acts linked to official duty. https://lawlens.in/stories/adhikari-pariksha-certificates-issued-by-gurukul-vishwavidyalaya-until-2008-are-valid-high-0fd925b4a7ce4101ae5812c90191edc0/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:23:54.557Z Adhikari Pariksha certificates issued by Gurukul Vishwavidyalaya until 2008 are valid High School equivalents. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstated-employees-are-entitled-to-continuity-seniority-and-notional-pay-fixation-with-a-4d18783695634141ba3cb382c91d0082/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:23:51.083Z Reinstated employees are entitled to continuity, seniority and notional pay fixation, with arrears limited to three years. https://lawlens.in/stories/part-time-service-cannot-count-as-regular-service-for-acp-macp-absent-proof-of-full-time-w-0f0e16b04bc84b84ac14bab7af807ea2/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:23:41.604Z Part-time service cannot count as regular service for ACP/MACP absent proof of full-time work. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-requires-continuity-of-service-seniority-and-notional-pay-fixation-despite-a-95f3b7ad35c14f63b14341b718f33b7b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:23:20.681Z Reinstatement requires continuity of service, seniority and notional pay fixation despite a “No Work, No Pay” clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-pending-representations-through-a-reasoned-speaking-order-44b51f150d7045c58ccec0a76cc61bef/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:23:15.626Z Competent authority must decide pending representations through a reasoned, speaking order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-injured-eyewitnesss-unrebutted-testimony-establishes-negligence-absent-evidence-of-cont-bcd48b1453294b5ebaef46b3e5e6e9fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:22:36.335Z An injured eyewitness’s unrebutted testimony establishes negligence absent evidence of contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-section-12-2-notice-a-land-acquisition-reference-cannot-be-rejected-solely-as-time-fc01d4a3960a4375894e0469dd606cce/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:20:49.775Z Without Section 12(2) notice, a land acquisition reference cannot be rejected solely as time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-injured-eyewitnesss-unrebutted-testimony-establishes-negligence-absent-evidence-of-cont-1a7dd99d35f84f7cbf006f3ebfdfc8a4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:19:24.923Z An injured eyewitness’s unrebutted testimony establishes negligence absent evidence of contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/loss-of-dependency-is-determined-at-the-accident-date-subsequent-changes-in-dependants-are-89f4f2bae13844868210f053087d40bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:19:02.226Z Loss of dependency is determined at the accident date; subsequent changes in dependants are immaterial. https://lawlens.in/stories/impugned-hoardings-and-a-declared-delhi-place-of-business-establish-territorial-jurisdicti-88d28d84dda7464094a7a30cff39a113/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:18:17.686Z Impugned hoardings and a declared Delhi place of business establish territorial jurisdiction under Section 20 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/suo-motu-revision-under-section-50-must-be-exercised-within-180-days-of-knowledge-771fe0ecbff648369fbbaa24fee744a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:18:15.973Z Suo motu revision under Section 50 must be exercised within 180 days of knowledge. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-findings-on-tenancy-and-possession-absent-perversity-raise-no-substantial-quest-99afe1138da2492ebb865dd8c49c9da5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:17:40.416Z Concurrent findings on tenancy and possession, absent perversity, raise no substantial question of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-balance-sheet-and-form-26as-discrepancies-do-not-establish-wilful-suppression-for-ext-f386c4072b174677b25dfa6363d577ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:17:34.495Z Mere balance-sheet and Form 26AS discrepancies do not establish wilful suppression for extended limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/normative-70-30-debt-equity-ratio-applies-after-determining-prudence-based-admissible-capi-1f7acea5d3774fbea20dd45e88089f81/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:17:22.734Z Normative 70:30 debt-equity ratio applies after determining prudence-based admissible capital cost. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-against-rejection-of-a-review-petition-is-not-maintainable-c2af3ba95c7c4e3aba2b2871f7cf8286/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:17:06.822Z An appeal against rejection of a review petition is not maintainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-innocent-passenger-in-composite-negligence-may-recover-compensation-jointly-and-several-aa6ac02258984b1d95f5a732f222789d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:16:44.410Z An innocent passenger in composite negligence may recover compensation jointly and severally from all tortfeasors. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-records-constitute-reliable-presumptive-evidence-of-vehicle-involvement-absent-rebu-f9a2e7a8a2274921b6015fbaac3752a6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:16:27.032Z Police records constitute reliable presumptive evidence of vehicle involvement absent rebuttal evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/injury-claimants-aged-34-are-entitled-to-a-40-addition-for-future-prospects-f11dacbff30941ebae49e9925f1b8254/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:16:16.125Z Injury claimants aged 34 are entitled to a 40% addition for future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-section-12-2-notice-a-land-acquisition-reference-cannot-be-dismissed-as-time-barre-d5a720cce5cd41cdb24314a60a47fbac/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:16:08.152Z Without Section 12(2) notice, a land-acquisition reference cannot be dismissed as time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-absence-of-section-12-2-notice-a-land-acquisition-reference-cannot-be-dismissed-as-time-f680c3ea4d6f483691b8385cfbf88540/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:15:22.445Z In absence of Section 12(2) notice, a land acquisition reference cannot be dismissed as time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/professional-clearing-members-not-liable-for-trading-clients-losses-without-statutory-duty-f0de9df794f3483080d6d21408fc85ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:15:15.229Z Professional clearing members not liable for trading clients’ losses without statutory duty or client-wise visibility, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-separation-coupled-with-unjustified-refusal-to-resume-cohabitation-establishes-d-2b9c05de021c4795990997e16088ad28/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:15:08.656Z Prolonged separation coupled with unjustified refusal to resume cohabitation establishes desertion under Section 13(1)(ib). https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenility-plea-cannot-be-rejected-on-finality-grounds-supreme-court-sets-aside-conviction-9466c638546b4e619e90e6eda2355b42/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:14:57.185Z Juvenility plea cannot be rejected on finality grounds; Supreme Court sets aside conviction of man who was 17 at the time of offence https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-says-gujarats-liquor-law-bar-on-releasing-seized-vehicles-is-not-absolute-tr-f0608a50952b4ef19cd6dae65a832007/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:14:46.609Z Supreme Court says Gujarat’s liquor-law bar on releasing seized vehicles is not absolute; truck ordered returned to owner pending trial https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-section-12-2-notice-precludes-dismissal-of-a-land-acquisition-reference-solely-7528504fbd974897b4456b18f01bd3ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:12:51.074Z Absence of Section 12(2) notice precludes dismissal of a land acquisition reference solely on limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/limitation-for-seeking-a-land-acquisition-reference-begins-upon-communication-of-the-award-1fe63e9959b44c379675f9ca5e614cf1/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:12:50.321Z Limitation for seeking a land acquisition reference begins upon communication of the award’s essential contents. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-serve-section-12-2-notice-does-not-extinguish-the-claimants-right-to-seek-refer-d609b340f17f4a77a620b4d5549837a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:12:48.570Z Failure to serve Section 12(2) notice does not extinguish the claimant’s right to seek reference. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-section-12-2-notice-limitation-cannot-defeat-a-landowners-reference-for-enhanced-c-a314edbed9dc4b19bff81b98d5b40b33/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:12:47.183Z Without Section 12(2) notice, limitation cannot defeat a landowner’s reference for enhanced compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-high-court-revives-1975-land-acquisition-compensation-claim-despite-36-year-delay-8dbb9825fecd43c8a3cf527fb654ddff/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:12:46.658Z Gujarat High Court revives 1975 land acquisition compensation claim despite 36-year delay, citing lack of award notice https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-serve-section-12-2-notice-prevents-limitation-from-defeating-a-land-acquisition-642049a549ad4da4bf87b1c24fbf6fc3/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:12:44.050Z Failure to serve Section 12(2) notice prevents limitation from defeating a land acquisition reference. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-section-12-2-notice-a-land-acquisition-reference-cannot-be-dismissed-solely-as-tim-fb9fa67531314afeb4781c6fd04c4231/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:12:44.045Z Without Section 12(2) notice, a land acquisition reference cannot be dismissed solely as time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-section-12-2-notice-limitation-cannot-defeat-a-land-acquisition-reference-which-mu-12ea8c41255047c58f3b6c023a77140f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:12:41.666Z Without Section 12(2) notice, limitation cannot defeat a land-acquisition reference, which must be decided on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/limitation-for-seeking-a-reference-begins-upon-actual-or-constructive-knowledge-of-the-awa-5e6aa563f5e4434e9d677bde424c9333/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:12:41.556Z Limitation for seeking a reference begins upon actual or constructive knowledge of the award. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-section-12-2-notice-limitation-cannot-defeat-a-delayed-land-acquisition-reference-a1ee17a5ec7f4794bd3fd7efd395441a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:12:38.679Z Without Section 12(2) notice, limitation cannot defeat a delayed land acquisition reference. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-cannot-correct-mere-errors-absent-patent-illegality-or-manifest-m-711c237348ba4b178b8cc2f001a15e1b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:07:48.393Z Article 227 jurisdiction cannot correct mere errors absent patent illegality or manifest miscarriage of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/bar-associations-must-provide-accessible-complaint-mechanisms-for-sexual-harassment-of-wom-d07eafd0251248aa9e62bdb84412cb47/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:07:25.143Z Bar associations must provide accessible complaint mechanisms for sexual harassment of women advocates and interns. https://lawlens.in/stories/legal-heirs-cannot-revive-a-limitation-barred-challenge-to-a-voidable-alienation-by-predec-7a74f00984e844c3b36aa2628af0606c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:04:09.675Z Legal heirs cannot revive a limitation-barred challenge to a voidable alienation by predecessors. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-overturned-childs-testimony-torn-hymen-and-semen-on-underwear-establish-penetrat-fed17a72248f43139a260f389f53c1b4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T12:01:40.129Z Acquittal overturned: Child’s testimony, torn hymen and semen on underwear establish penetrative assault despite no use of the word “penetration”, Delhi High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/unaided-recognized-schools-must-follow-prescribed-disciplinary-inquiry-procedures-before-t-3c5bf39d3cbb4be8bf36d44a003198ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:56:04.292Z Unaided recognized schools must follow prescribed disciplinary inquiry procedures before terminating employees for misconduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/withdrawal-of-the-underlying-section-138-complaint-warrants-quashing-of-consequential-sect-b70c10c86aa14eb3a50b139cacdaf91d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:55:59.227Z Withdrawal of the underlying Section 138 complaint warrants quashing of consequential Section 209 BNS proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/purse-seine-fishermens-eez-access-to-be-governed-by-union-rules-tamil-nadu-directed-to-cle-61f2b60138cf428498d52d6da7592903/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:54:34.181Z Purse-seine fishermen’s EEZ access to be governed by Union rules; Tamil Nadu directed to clear permits and designate transit channels https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-must-record-reasons-and-assess-cogent-evidence-when-upholding-section-319-summ-37477f7dbdce4ce882319f1b98e61419/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:54:24.133Z High Courts must record reasons and assess cogent evidence when upholding Section 319 summons. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-power-of-attorney-executed-by-multiple-principals-survives-one-principals-death-until-re-4462912351974df8b45ca69969d42c2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:47:59.785Z A power of attorney executed by multiple principals survives one principal’s death until revoked. https://lawlens.in/stories/successive-bail-requires-demonstrable-material-change-incomplete-investigation-and-witness-42df5dcf60d843fdb7c169d39449c952/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:41:56.096Z Successive bail requires demonstrable material change; incomplete investigation and witness-tampering risks justify continued custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-outside-prepared-ret-select-panels-cannot-claim-appointment-by-reopening-conclu-7588d1fa69874c1198da681c2f2fc87d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:41:53.398Z Candidates outside prepared ReT select panels cannot claim appointment by reopening concluded selections. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-bid-exceeding-the-reserve-price-cannot-be-rejected-merely-because-other-shops-rece-5daf46000a1045cda9dabf96daac92bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:38:48.155Z A valid bid exceeding the reserve price cannot be rejected merely because other shops received higher bids. https://lawlens.in/stories/reconstitution-of-a-waqf-managing-committee-requires-hearing-all-concerned-parties-before-44541e30143b4da3865f2b5ac01753e1/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:31:39.902Z Reconstitution of a waqf managing committee requires hearing all concerned parties before final decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-cannot-disturb-discretionary-delay-condonation-absent-perversity-2d52b3ca75ed43edb481d17ca112329b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:30:02.718Z Article 227 jurisdiction cannot disturb discretionary delay condonation absent perversity or gross illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/rejection-of-section-18-applications-for-delay-without-addressing-non-service-of-section-1-0f9546d6b7a74ee09a481f40d6ec497b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:29:59.958Z Rejection of Section 18 applications for delay, without addressing non-service of Section 12(2) notice, is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/collector-directed-to-decide-representation-after-hearing-by-a-reasoned-order-preferably-w-3bee03b560324d379f071552bb0aab3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:28:25.588Z Collector directed to decide representation after hearing, by a reasoned order, preferably within 45 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-withdrawn-with-liberty-to-pursue-the-statutory-appellate-remedy-under-sectio-8a1b35a4e3734fec9a8f62469eb461f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:28:24.540Z Writ petition withdrawn with liberty to pursue the statutory appellate remedy under Section 44(1). https://lawlens.in/stories/no-fault-compensation-can-be-awarded-even-after-rejecting-negligence-claim-sikkim-high-cou-abc8a467af2444888b8532b49ca6bfa4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:27:16.137Z No-fault compensation can be awarded even after rejecting negligence claim, Sikkim High Court rules; insurer liable for occupant’s death under package policy https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-defer-to-tendering-authorities-absent-mala-fides-perversity-or-manifest-arbitr-c595ce76c4c6458cbb17d898ac581f93/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:23:19.199Z Courts must defer to tendering authorities absent mala fides, perversity, or manifest arbitrariness. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-representation-and-complete-substantive-appointment-proceeding-16fa97be577546919495d2fedc2e938c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:23:06.175Z Authorities must decide the representation and complete substantive appointment proceedings within four weeks, strictly according to law. https://lawlens.in/stories/647-73-crore-round-tripping-to-dress-up-omaxes-financials-sat-upholds-sebis-two-year-marke-e7399955261a40d292745f5a81006e6a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:22:50.032Z ₹647.73-crore round-tripping to dress up Omaxe’s financials: SAT upholds SEBI’s two-year market ban https://lawlens.in/stories/an-isolated-non-recurring-client-fund-misuse-warranted-penalty-reduction-on-proportionalit-e62ac3c32bb74254a6ae65c24fe29504/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:22:47.839Z An isolated, non-recurring client-fund misuse warranted penalty reduction on proportionality grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/conditions-under-regulation-27-1-i-iii-apply-equally-to-promoter-borrowers-subsidiaries-an-0f9bf578ca144076944107b57ef6cbce/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:22:41.094Z Conditions under Regulation 27(1)(i)–(iii) apply equally to promoter borrowers, subsidiaries, and associates. https://lawlens.in/stories/forensic-evidence-alone-cannot-establish-rape-where-material-contradictions-create-reasona-73e30577fdb442cb89f71d20a2c3b1ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:18:47.288Z Forensic evidence alone cannot establish rape where material contradictions create reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2015-unilateral-arbitrator-appointments-cannot-be-invalidated-retrospectively-under-th-62c9e521d5184a0bb106b599a4326d5d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:14:57.927Z Pre-2015 unilateral arbitrator appointments cannot be invalidated retrospectively under the 2015 amendment, Delhi High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/double-presumption-of-innocence-does-not-bar-leave-where-acquittal-raises-arguable-issues-3b0091aa6bc948fa88cac088a8411e8d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:14:55.424Z Double presumption of innocence does not bar leave where acquittal raises arguable issues requiring appellate scrutiny. https://lawlens.in/stories/unreasoned-rejection-of-section-18-applications-for-delay-absent-section-12-2-notice-is-un-b52cacf98b5146bf9f4885b373af45fc/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:09:42.320Z Unreasoned rejection of Section 18 applications for delay, absent Section 12(2) notice, is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/proven-net-salary-governs-disability-compensation-with-40-future-prospects-added-for-a-33-1be90e3933354f9483e4e252612017df/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:09:36.619Z Proven net salary governs disability compensation, with 40% future prospects added for a 33-year-old claimant. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-contractors-representation-for-unpaid-dues-within-the-prescrib-c3668b794eac4ca4831b8fe955faea7c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:09:21.371Z Authorities must decide the contractor’s representation for unpaid dues within the prescribed time. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-enquiry-officer-acting-as-prosecutor-through-leading-questions-vitiates-disciplinary-pr-43af33027bac4371977cf79af2d5ac73/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:09:14.680Z An Enquiry Officer acting as prosecutor through leading questions vitiates disciplinary proceedings for bias. https://lawlens.in/stories/dumper-driver-held-90-negligent-deceased-assigned-10-contributory-negligence-for-striking-171ff2f2fb1c4fb5aed854cf9a2e2f82/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:08:26.663Z Dumper driver held 90% negligent; deceased assigned 10% contributory negligence for striking the road divider. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-a-written-section-124-notice-does-not-automatically-warrant-release-where-oral-d12fad657dfb490881b4b014ed1b129e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:08:14.741Z Absence of a written Section 124 notice does not automatically warrant release where oral proceedings and hearing remain available. https://lawlens.in/stories/deputation-confers-no-right-to-permanent-absorption-repatriation-to-the-parent-department-4ffe448b23e74a038cbcf7f3d16fc592/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:07:23.751Z Deputation confers no right to permanent absorption; repatriation to the parent department is lawful. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-due-to-hostile-witnesses-remains-disqualifying-criminal-involvement-for-police-r-04632eed85054b00985f4d950a140bbd/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:07:11.696Z Acquittal due to hostile witnesses remains disqualifying criminal involvement for police recruitment. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-on-benefit-of-doubt-or-complainant-hostility-may-validly-constitute-criminal-cas-60801fcd75014901b4b22dfde8211ab4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:07:08.835Z Acquittal on benefit of doubt or complainant hostility may validly constitute criminal-case involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-broker-penalties-under-sections-112-a-ii-and-114aa-are-sustainable-for-proven-inte-06a65e413a9c4411ae2418cebe53f4ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:02:27.093Z Customs broker penalties under Sections 112(a)(ii) and 114AA are sustainable for proven intentional misclassification. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-26-penalty-cannot-be-imposed-without-tangible-evidence-of-clandestine-removal-e7d779238aa0489b86943308f5d456cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:02:16.466Z Rule 26 penalty cannot be imposed without tangible evidence of clandestine removal. https://lawlens.in/stories/commissioner-appeals-cannot-condone-service-tax-appeal-delays-beyond-the-statutory-one-mon-6351088b4fb8487881b48118b6adbdc7/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:02:03.703Z Commissioner (Appeals) cannot condone service-tax appeal delays beyond the statutory one-month extension. https://lawlens.in/stories/refund-of-security-deposit-requires-satisfactory-completion-and-issuance-of-the-contractua-13564540d3b34a96b0acd3511db2520a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T11:00:05.410Z Refund of security deposit requires satisfactory completion and issuance of the contractual completion certificate. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-unauthorised-34-000-sq-ft-construction-bombay-hc-dismisses-two-pleas-and-imposes-rs-10-d9746b46c67f4904991c1c5e160d4919/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:50:16.112Z For unauthorised 34,000-sq-ft construction, Bombay HC dismisses two pleas and imposes Rs 10 lakh costs https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-declined-where-efficacious-section-129dd-revision-remedy-existed-despite-6f0c9a4426b4476e8df9af0c761292bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:49:52.473Z Writ jurisdiction declined where efficacious Section 129DD revision remedy existed despite disputed natural justice claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-bypass-statutory-appeals-where-natural-justice-claims-involve-dis-5bd2019468d842afa7471a48ab895920/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:43:31.739Z Writ jurisdiction cannot bypass statutory appeals where natural-justice claims involve disputed facts and substantial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-release-of-detained-goods-is-unavailable-where-statutory-compliance-turns-on-disputed-b50cb130fd7a4ae6b124bee0317a9008/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:41:32.206Z Writ release of detained goods is unavailable where statutory compliance turns on disputed facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/fresh-land-demarcation-must-comply-with-section-129-including-prior-notice-and-hearing-3746d0bf31174f52a4ae68c389076975/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:38:43.164Z Fresh land demarcation must comply with Section 129, including prior notice and hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-imposes-10-lakh-costs-on-company-over-34-000-sq-ft-of-unauthorised-const-8efcaad0f68c4ad682187f2506d8a034/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:37:27.417Z Bombay High Court imposes ₹10 lakh costs on company over 34,000 sq ft of unauthorised construction and misleading documents https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-compliance-with-sections-124-and-110-2-must-be-determined-by-the-adjudicating-aut-596137a35bac4aaa9c8209c7a5fc556b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:37:09.140Z Disputed compliance with Sections 124 and 110(2) must be determined by the adjudicating authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fresh-prejudicial-offence-after-release-justifies-renewed-preventive-detention-under-the-64a08ca06cf242a4850dacb82c8e19ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:37:05.596Z A fresh prejudicial offence after release justifies renewed preventive detention under the KAA(P)A. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tribunal-may-rely-on-enquiry-witnesses-afresh-when-procedural-defects-are-cured-by-full-9623f6dcd71a4be3afd3961cacacb24f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:36:57.482Z A tribunal may rely on enquiry witnesses afresh when procedural defects are cured by full cross-examination. https://lawlens.in/stories/unconditional-release-was-declined-where-an-asserted-oral-show-cause-notice-required-factu-b424e0d760e140e1a1c75a5a3af825f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:33:20.525Z Unconditional release was declined where an asserted oral show-cause notice required factual adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/below-knee-amputation-warrants-100-functional-disability-for-future-income-loss-absent-alt-4dfb3b10e1154fc7ac58ba67f99a8959/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:33:03.949Z Below-knee amputation warrants 100% functional disability for future income loss absent alternative gainful employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-appoint-an-independent-arbitrator-where-the-arbitration-clause-permits-unilate-22db2e56ee1148ab8d36490701f2ccbd/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:30:45.271Z Courts must appoint an independent arbitrator where the arbitration clause permits unilateral appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/release-under-section-110-2-is-unavailable-when-a-show-cause-notice-issues-within-the-vali-498cab3606c149ae84c0f3100fa0cd56/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:30:45.168Z Release under Section 110(2) is unavailable when a show-cause notice issues within the validly extended period. https://lawlens.in/stories/unconditional-release-under-section-110-2-cannot-be-ordered-where-issuance-of-oral-section-a1729a5195394e15aa340a7272a09653/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:28:40.984Z Unconditional release under Section 110(2) cannot be ordered where issuance of oral Section 124(a) notice is disputed. https://lawlens.in/stories/health-department-directed-to-decide-the-pending-no-objection-certificate-representation-w-3275e841b192497fa51b4bd828fed877/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:27:18.795Z Health Department directed to decide the pending No Objection Certificate representation within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-should-not-bypass-an-efficacious-statutory-appeal-where-natural-justice-388c7765605c41a0bf366236d289b419/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:24:07.320Z Writ jurisdiction should not bypass an efficacious statutory appeal where natural justice claims involve disputed facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/current-office-holders-must-be-impleaded-to-report-complete-compliance-with-subsisting-tri-076916923be345399da5ee6472acc735/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:22:11.129Z Current office-holders must be impleaded to report complete compliance with subsisting tribunal directions. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-rent-revision-becomes-infructuous-once-lawful-execution-of-eviction-order-delivers-posse-5d21a9958bcf4d66bcceec9ac00fc7c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:22:05.194Z A rent revision becomes infructuous once lawful execution of eviction order delivers possession to the landlord. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-overpaid-allowances-from-retirement-gratuity-is-permissible-where-the-employee-ab23072476c448d6894dcdce1dc3546f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:21:59.028Z Recovery of overpaid allowances from retirement gratuity is permissible where the employee undertook to refund excess payments. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-irregular-sda-payments-is-permissible-from-group-b-employees-who-furnished-ref-c9e86ee6b2eb46d9b1ee07715028dddb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:21:35.657Z Recovery of irregular SDA payments is permissible from Group B employees who furnished refund undertakings. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-declined-where-disputed-facts-concerning-alleged-waiver-of-customs-secti-494a3d8139534c98af4800257ca4eea4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:19:53.416Z Writ jurisdiction declined where disputed facts concerning alleged waiver of Customs Section 124 notice require statutory revision. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-injured-students-future-income-loss-is-assessed-using-skilled-worker-minimum-wages-5946b2ed796340509958c86ffa2ffc71/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:18:53.928Z For injured students, future income loss is assessed using skilled-worker minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotional-claims-must-be-reconsidered-on-statutory-state-level-seniority-not-divisional-d933d2dfdbc54d3a986d27f38637df71/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:17:50.013Z Promotional claims must be reconsidered on statutory State-level seniority, not divisional seniority. https://lawlens.in/stories/adverse-remarks-and-directions-for-disciplinary-action-against-officials-require-a-prior-o-74cd31595f1e49e38b517a5a710d2d96/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:17:43.205Z Adverse remarks and directions for disciplinary action against officials require a prior opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-is-warranted-where-a-primary-caregivers-court-access-is-materially-constrained-by-4f98192f49794b6cb5eeb8cf33dc2d2b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:17:37.300Z Transfer is warranted where a primary caregiver’s court access is materially constrained by childcare responsibilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/affixation-alone-does-not-constitute-valid-service-under-section-25b-of-the-delhi-rent-con-bd95d745186b4d5e9a38e624a796534d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:14:51.582Z Affixation alone does not constitute valid service under Section 25B of the Delhi Rent Control Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-a-written-show-cause-notice-alone-does-not-warrant-unconditional-release-where-837ab14277ed41c0b38a5c6b04029759/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:14:51.112Z Absence of a written show-cause notice alone does not warrant unconditional release where oral compliance under Section 124 is disputed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-students-notional-income-must-be-assessed-using-prevailing-skilled-worker-minimum-wages-02ee9baac5a849578471da7501b57d03/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:12:02.827Z A student’s notional income must be assessed using prevailing skilled-worker minimum wages for motor accident compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/proved-employment-evidence-warrants-reassessment-of-income-and-consequential-enhancement-o-77350f77b10145548de511f1bc124509/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:11:35.308Z Proved employment evidence warrants reassessment of income and consequential enhancement of dependency compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-sets-aside-100-crore-pmla-freeze-holds-appellate-tribunal-cannot-cure-mi-c55e058c03e94ba0b3b2b6798e7559ba/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:10:42.390Z Bombay High Court sets aside ₹100-crore PMLA freeze, holds appellate tribunal cannot cure missing Section 8(2) finding https://lawlens.in/stories/execution-proceedings-cannot-reopen-issues-conclusively-adjudicated-and-affirmed-by-the-su-c3b583153f024220a51d247332b056ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:09:34.270Z Execution proceedings cannot reopen issues conclusively adjudicated and affirmed by the Supreme Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/murder-convictions-overturned-after-allahabad-high-court-finds-police-botched-up-investiga-a54997f4bda15e18975b76e31a30bd24/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:08:27.910Z Murder convictions overturned after Allahabad High Court finds police “botched up” investigation and tampered with evidence https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-declined-against-customs-adjudication-where-statutory-appeal-exists-and-c05f1604c01c4441a12960b50ca92932/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:06:48.645Z Writ jurisdiction declined against customs adjudication where statutory appeal exists and challenge suffers delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25-b-8-revision-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-absent-perversity-illegality-or-juris-b3ade9f3962f46c79304cb8dd62ef87c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:06:22.937Z Section 25-B(8) revision cannot reappreciate evidence absent perversity, illegality, or jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-dismissed-for-wrong-portal-pre-deposit-may-be-restored-upon-compliant-icegate-payme-aa7b837aad0244538c327db449375153/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:03:56.653Z Appeal dismissed for wrong-portal pre-deposit may be restored upon compliant ICEGATE payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-rolling-stock-owned-by-railways-before-transfer-to-irfc-constitutes-a-taxable-sale-95d0216d27274a18853b7c9e296874b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:01:38.340Z Only rolling stock owned by Railways before transfer to IRFC constitutes a taxable sale. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unpleaded-and-unsubstantiated-cash-payment-allegation-cannot-trigger-consequential-proc-b5f064c3fee94fda917b82610b7a00ee/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T10:01:18.191Z An unpleaded and unsubstantiated cash-payment allegation cannot trigger consequential proceedings under Section 269ST. https://lawlens.in/stories/teachers-completing-training-are-entitled-to-trained-pay-scale-benefits-from-their-trainin-3e80575b8bce4395bc41a670e7c27deb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:58:10.268Z Teachers completing training are entitled to trained pay-scale benefits from their training-completion dates, subject to verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-accused-cannot-be-declared-absconder-without-duly-served-section-82-crpc-proclamation-a-45b5e7d6c7984bea82c3d8b91129f4af/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:57:47.202Z An accused cannot be declared absconder without duly served Section 82 CrPC proclamation and proof of compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/rafiq-masih-protection-does-not-bar-recovery-of-advances-or-illegally-withdrawn-public-fun-d58ebae8870d4c97863e9d56f8b4ce83/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:57:37.106Z Rafiq Masih protection does not bar recovery of advances or illegally withdrawn public funds. https://lawlens.in/stories/unauthorised-covid-19-lab-alone-cannot-disqualify-ex-gratia-claim-patna-high-court-orders-2846decf79c147ed90e60aac692a359e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:57:22.007Z Unauthorised COVID-19 lab alone cannot disqualify ex-gratia claim; Patna High Court orders Bihar to reconsider eight cases https://lawlens.in/stories/retired-employees-macp-claims-must-be-considered-on-parity-with-serving-employees-subject-f2dda1f72bb945fb916247a622587c04/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:57:16.850Z Retired employees’ MACP claims must be considered on parity with serving employees, subject to appointment verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-one-day-show-cause-period-without-the-enquiry-report-violates-natural-justice-7eb596b484ce492d8551f34ce013be71/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:57:16.449Z A one-day show-cause period without the enquiry report violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/unfiled-pre-cirp-customs-dues-extinguished-after-resolution-plan-approval-delhi-hc-rules-aecd82d2e1534072a3715ebf6b3184bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:54:32.735Z Unfiled pre-CIRP customs dues extinguished after resolution plan approval, Delhi HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/unamended-section-28-empowered-customs-to-recover-preferential-duty-despite-aiftas-dispute-28cbb60729b648c5b84149efeac74e1f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:52:21.278Z Unamended Section 28 empowered Customs to recover preferential duty despite AIFTA’s dispute-resolution mechanism. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-substitute-tender-authorities-interpretation-absent-perversity-mala-225b50f5924a4905971ffce30c59f855/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:31:32.406Z Judicial review cannot substitute tender authorities’ interpretation absent perversity, mala fides, or patent arbitrariness. https://lawlens.in/stories/acceptance-of-a-will-allotting-specific-floors-precludes-a-subsequent-partition-claim-trea-40ae255aa2d74e0e855f655ab9332226/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:31:09.476Z Acceptance of a Will allotting specific floors precludes a subsequent partition claim treating the property as joint. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-34-courts-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-or-substitute-plausible-arbitral-findings-bb8fc55f222e47109e85f9fcbefcb300/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:28:01.462Z Section 34 courts cannot reappreciate evidence or substitute plausible arbitral findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/selection-is-invalid-when-the-search-cum-selection-committee-violates-mandatory-requiremen-a23d042b1abb45429bfbffc73215a9dd/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:20:51.633Z Selection is invalid when the Search-cum-Selection Committee violates mandatory requirements for external and domain-expert members. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-delay-cannot-deprive-a-qualified-employee-of-notional-promotion-and-pension-e59327d409a84e3ea556e3b81fbf11ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:20:42.452Z Administrative delay cannot deprive a qualified employee of notional promotion and pensionary benefits after retirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-reckoning-of-approved-service-governs-ldce-eligibility-not-merely-actual-date-of-5e270c9fdc2a4700b7675f343e3f7698/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:20:35.505Z Statutory reckoning of approved service governs LDCE eligibility, not merely actual date of appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/recruiting-authorities-may-strictly-enforce-notified-qualifications-courts-cannot-expand-t-cbdf7f6df6534556801b2ed78d7021cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:20:35.206Z Recruiting authorities may strictly enforce notified qualifications; courts cannot expand them through judicially determined equivalence. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-a-class-iii-employee-at-retirement-is-impermissible-absent-fra-37709149278945a28fcb3586f05974c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:17:06.815Z Recovery of excess pay from a Class III employee at retirement is impermissible absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-for-alleged-negligence-cannot-be-imposed-without-notice-and-effective-opportunity-37aaef6822d745f1aa62fdaf53a4df8b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:17:05.709Z Recovery for alleged negligence cannot be imposed without notice and effective opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-ambulance-drivers-entitled-to-regular-drivers-minimum-pay-from-22-february-202-56303714f4244e90b45f0315aadaa6d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:15:02.476Z Contractual ambulance drivers entitled to regular drivers’ minimum pay from 22 February 2021, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25-b-8-revision-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-or-substitute-the-arcs-factual-findin-9761ce17d1264374922443d9806e5b97/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:12:16.485Z Section 25-B(8) revision cannot reappreciate evidence or substitute the ARC’s factual findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/rent-controller-must-independently-verify-section-14-1-e-ingredients-despite-failure-to-se-8c170ba21cbf4d7784315012ed3db846/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:07:54.322Z Rent Controller must independently verify Section 14(1)(e) ingredients despite failure to seek leave to defend. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-at-the-nascent-stage-where-allegations-disclose-rape-by-false-prom-074413846f6d4bcdae3511d4a7670d4f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:01:13.530Z Quashing is unwarranted at the nascent stage where allegations disclose rape by false promise and dowry demand. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-execution-of-a-sale-agreement-absent-initial-deception-or-entrustment-constitutes-neit-ecdf55f0339f48d4946310654ab383b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T09:01:03.211Z Non-execution of a sale agreement, absent initial deception or entrustment, constitutes neither cheating nor criminal breach of trust. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-permits-directing-payment-of-admitted-contractual-dues-despite-an-arbitration-e65399995b47480d8f4db81dbc42a12d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:47:09.541Z Article 226 permits directing payment of admitted contractual dues despite an arbitration clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fake-driving-licence-alone-does-not-absolve-the-insurer-absent-wilful-breach-by-the-insu-90319e8bf1c049fab390446ce779f638/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:45:15.708Z A fake driving licence alone does not absolve the insurer absent wilful breach by the insured. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164-applies-retrospectively-entitling-claimants-to-5-lakh-for-pre-amendment-deaths-a2dd9670b99b44969193d28dd3e0ae14/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:45:09.055Z Section 164 applies retrospectively, entitling claimants to ₹5 lakh for pre-amendment deaths. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164s-enhanced-no-fault-compensation-applies-retrospectively-to-pre-amendment-motor-2939a3af4a1b43ad9496dbf96e8adb98/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:44:58.927Z Section 164’s enhanced no-fault compensation applies retrospectively to pre-amendment motor accident deaths. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-340-cr-p-c-requires-a-prima-facie-section-195-offence-and-recorded-expediency-in-t-9c5dace0960744af9ad2e3794bc22cb5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:44:58.539Z Section 340 Cr.P.C. requires a prima facie Section 195 offence and recorded expediency in the interests of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-ambulance-drivers-are-entitled-to-minimum-regular-driver-pay-under-equal-pay-p-bf6f736454a24de79ea3e290a8313e3b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:43:41.710Z Contractual ambulance drivers are entitled to minimum regular-driver pay under equal-pay principles. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-eodc-and-bond-cancellation-render-epcg-duty-demand-redemption-fine-and-penalty-2e638a39e8424efdb0f65a5c61c6c208/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:34:59.090Z Subsequent EODC and bond cancellation render EPCG duty demand, redemption fine, and penalty unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/extended-limitation-cannot-sustain-secondment-service-tax-demands-absent-wilful-suppressio-7255172c7c2a4b089dc35826ca0e3f43/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:34:38.902Z Extended limitation cannot sustain secondment service-tax demands absent wilful suppression, despite underlying taxability. https://lawlens.in/stories/extended-limitation-is-unavailable-absent-suppression-where-sad-exemption-eligibility-invo-bd7e1c0ee20447e18761c9c09a686ad4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:34:36.562Z Extended limitation is unavailable absent suppression where SAD exemption eligibility involves a bona fide interpretational dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/provisional-release-is-rightly-denied-for-prohibited-imports-implicating-national-security-bd813cbb24ef4f81a72bb143568242b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:34:31.307Z Provisional release is rightly denied for prohibited imports implicating national security pending adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/intermixing-sko-with-hsd-ms-does-not-attract-differential-excise-duty-absent-manufacture-8777d99ed9a54e43bb6989c27629bfd4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:34:10.506Z Intermixing SKO with HSD/MS does not attract differential excise duty absent manufacture. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-receiver-may-supervise-disputed-joint-property-and-business-without-dispossessing-the-ex-9bc7d90fd33042528d5b32764e0925d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:31:33.003Z A receiver may supervise disputed joint property and business without dispossessing the existing operator. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-disturb-raiyats-whose-land-was-not-acquired-without-following-due-proce-f77a0870d98e4108ae3a8c1b6c1fd2b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:31:27.087Z Authorities cannot disturb raiyats whose land was not acquired without following due process of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-ambulance-drivers-are-entitled-to-the-minimum-regular-pay-scale-for-equal-work-aa3e64ce1e0843f4a49bf9e095e81f36/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:30:14.332Z Contractual ambulance drivers are entitled to the minimum regular pay scale for equal work. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproved-income-in-motor-accident-claims-must-be-assessed-using-prevailing-minimum-wages-a958fab208a44d969526619401a75cc6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:29:56.846Z Unproved income in motor accident claims must be assessed using prevailing minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-include-25-future-prospects-for-a-45-year-old-deceased-dc1894fb1f91473c8c53aa25940bbaea/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:28:53.776Z Motor accident compensation must include 25% future prospects for a 45-year-old deceased. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-cannot-be-cancelled-absent-cogent-evidence-of-post-grant-misuse-or-inter-554a58798c334b55b01c50ee8176137f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:28:50.654Z Anticipatory bail cannot be cancelled absent cogent evidence of post-grant misuse or interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-cannot-be-cancelled-absent-cogent-overwhelming-circumstances-demonstrati-005111dccfc444b391efd9051a4d34f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:28:48.285Z Anticipatory bail cannot be cancelled absent cogent, overwhelming circumstances demonstrating post-grant misuse of liberty. https://lawlens.in/stories/breach-of-settlement-alone-does-not-justify-cancellation-of-anticipatory-bail-absent-misus-551eb17a53794edf8ab3ee27427a4e79/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:28:35.664Z Breach of settlement alone does not justify cancellation of anticipatory bail absent misuse. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-judgment-debtor-cannot-challenge-a-confirmed-court-auction-sale-beyond-article-127s-sixt-633085bf28c340968cc0016a3228dc37/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:27:38.233Z A judgment debtor cannot challenge a confirmed court auction sale beyond Article 127’s sixty-day limitation period. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-succession-opened-before-1956-daughters-acquired-no-inheritance-rights-under-the-hin-7fe8cd5999024def8378f55e7b5cd94e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:27:31.205Z Where succession opened before 1956, daughters acquired no inheritance rights under the Hindu Succession Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-unproved-income-tribunals-must-apply-prevailing-minimum-wages-and-prescribed-future-pr-f1e4af2e7a4f44909ae8b8af18a85377/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:20:17.967Z For unproved income, tribunals must apply prevailing minimum wages and prescribed future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-state-government-service-must-be-counted-for-central-macp-benefits-after-absorp-f8295db1202740b6b9b894eddff8f628/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:20:08.469Z Continuous State Government service must be counted for Central MACP benefits after absorption. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-requires-minimum-wage-assessment-40-future-prospects-and-one-t-b7adfcd32d0c4fa88ab4a632bbcd9cb6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:19:57.769Z Motor accident compensation requires minimum-wage assessment, 40% future prospects, and one-third personal-expense deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-female-age-ceiling-cannot-be-enhanced-by-general-age-limit-revision-absent-rule-0b15c20d25c44ca7a4555d3af3b5e6f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:19:57.376Z Statutory female age ceiling cannot be enhanced by general age-limit revision absent rule amendment. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-representations-for-enhanced-honorarium-through-a-reasoned-order-w-67772fe8995b4517a1923a93826f36d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:19:55.051Z Authorities must decide representations for enhanced honorarium through a reasoned order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-was-deferred-pending-a-reasoned-decision-on-the-employees-representation-73f5bc6c9fd348238ec6b1a4996b688b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:19:54.182Z Transfer was deferred pending a reasoned decision on the employee’s representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-retiring-on-30-june-or-31-december-are-entitled-to-one-notional-increment-for-pe-30f772246aa94debba845cb50e013411/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:19:43.265Z Employees retiring on 30 June or 31 December are entitled to one notional increment for pension fixation. https://lawlens.in/stories/industrial-tribunal-jurisdiction-derives-from-statute-not-contract-where-employment-bears-93c2112728a84a058d20ead2c7133fe1/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:18:42.750Z Industrial tribunal jurisdiction derives from statute, not contract, where employment bears a substantial territorial nexus. https://lawlens.in/stories/income-from-all-sources-must-be-considered-when-calculating-motor-accident-dependency-comp-fc259e1dccc44288aa15ebd7d9e93768/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:12:14.054Z Income from all sources must be considered when calculating motor accident dependency compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-denied-where-custodial-interrogation-is-necessary-to-trace-procee-2fc8a6d9769b40deae9afe254dd90862/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:08:58.207Z Anticipatory bail may be denied where custodial interrogation is necessary to trace proceeds of serious financial fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/multiple-similar-criminal-antecedents-and-misuse-of-earlier-bail-justify-denial-of-regular-9f515280207e42efbddfb61989448c6c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:08:43.124Z Multiple similar criminal antecedents and misuse of earlier bail justify denial of regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-record-indicated-a-consensual-relationship-and-prolonged-custody-wi-93aed97f2d4a4bb38257cf465bb82e78/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T08:08:34.871Z Bail granted where the record indicated a consensual relationship and prolonged custody with trial likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-adjudication-order-set-aside-where-inadequate-show-cause-notice-intimation-violated-na-ac2c830a413b4940805dec10fba243af/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:57:37.732Z GST adjudication order set aside where inadequate show-cause notice intimation violated natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/unilateral-nominee-cannot-act-as-sole-arbitrator-when-agreement-provides-for-two-arbitrato-bc89b2e315cf468d942a34f465faa6dc/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:41:53.482Z Unilateral nominee cannot act as sole arbitrator when agreement provides for two arbitrators, Karnataka HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/cognizance-may-stand-despite-non-formal-rejection-of-a-b-report-where-materials-prima-faci-e41df886ba1a4abcad9f2c6a26843c6a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:41:41.584Z Cognizance may stand despite non-formal rejection of a ‘B’ report where materials prima facie disclose an offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/res-judicata-does-not-bar-subsequent-section-125-crpc-claims-founded-on-changed-circumstan-2995102000f64915a40c31cefa8ba31e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:41:12.248Z Res judicata does not bar subsequent Section 125 CrPC claims founded on changed circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sale-dispute-without-initial-deception-or-entrustment-does-not-constitute-cheating-or-cr-c38f9bd6389444ba9b956c074c9e4b54/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:31:47.521Z A sale dispute without initial deception or entrustment does not constitute cheating or criminal breach of trust. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-section-9-petition-seeking-identical-interim-relief-is-not-maintainable-after-its-5aec471237f5451a8fc936adbf1038eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:30:14.445Z A second Section 9 petition seeking identical interim relief is not maintainable after its refusal. https://lawlens.in/stories/undecided-timely-section-33-requests-may-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-condoning-section-43ad2829ae0e4328a7bdf69982440d79/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:29:04.237Z Undecided timely Section 33 requests may constitute sufficient cause for condoning Section 34 delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consequential-compliance-order-cannot-revive-a-challenge-to-an-arbitral-determination-al-5f929cd91b524490a45ffa2179b3ad78/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:28:23.738Z A consequential compliance order cannot revive a challenge to an arbitral determination already rejected under Section 34. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-rule-14-the-disciplinary-authority-must-consider-the-defence-before-appointing-inqui-fdf1b02147634d15a2f6771aa0b8379f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:28:21.358Z Under Rule 14, the disciplinary authority must consider the defence before appointing inquiry and presenting officers. https://lawlens.in/stories/rent-deposits-not-made-in-accordance-with-the-1997-act-are-invalid-and-justify-striking-ou-f8303ac225824ddeba96c03f40cdada7/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:27:58.303Z Rent deposits not made in accordance with the 1997 Act are invalid and justify striking out the tenant’s defence. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractually-reserved-project-failure-determinations-are-excluded-from-arbitration-while-769588cfdee643c2a9bf7c827e1fbc89/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:26:17.704Z Contractually reserved project-failure determinations are excluded from arbitration, while loan-recovery claims remain arbitrable. https://lawlens.in/stories/victims-can-challenge-acquittals-in-police-cases-without-seeking-high-court-leave-delhi-hi-8325fb52111446b28076e917d1025cf4/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:26:12.618Z Victims can challenge acquittals in police cases without seeking High Court leave, Delhi High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/lamination-of-fabric-with-plastic-constitutes-manufacture-for-central-excise-purposes-6773a00a1d274349be70e307353ccd10/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:26:05.273Z Lamination of fabric with plastic constitutes manufacture for central excise purposes. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-pleadings-or-rehear-rejected-arguments-absent-pate-476bc62f6fde4a12ba3683dd4c2bc398/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:25:55.102Z Review jurisdiction cannot reappreciate pleadings or rehear rejected arguments absent patent error. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-contest-of-duty-liability-was-deemed-payment-under-protest-permitting-refund-be-2ab8820b372f47ec84ac1b14bfd7fbfd/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:25:49.882Z Continuous contest of duty liability was deemed payment under protest, permitting refund beyond limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-fairly-inquire-into-a-divorced-daughters-marital-status-before-deciding-f-b7edbb5001f040108b15594a2c30d1e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:25:22.156Z Authorities must fairly inquire into a divorced daughter’s marital status before deciding family-pension eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/pension-revision-is-based-on-the-pay-scale-held-at-retirement-not-the-posts-subsequent-upg-a36ddc8cef4e4e03ade087e4cbe5830b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:24:54.481Z Pension revision is based on the pay scale held at retirement, not the post’s subsequent upgraded scale. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-penalty-stands-where-postal-employees-violations-of-prescribed-savings-accoun-e4c305dfa4cd47608a16c82e242f17a5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:24:36.767Z Disciplinary penalty stands where postal employee’s violations of prescribed savings-account procedures are proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/final-ruling-is-omitted-the-decisive-legal-principle-cannot-be-reliably-determined-35d666a1810e46c394c6cd692f239826/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:24:25.788Z Final ruling is omitted; the decisive legal principle cannot be reliably determined. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-employees-repatriation-claims-by-a-reasoned-order-within-s-9dfddbfa058d41249fe5f52c7cd69267/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:24:11.911Z Competent authority must decide employees’ repatriation claims by a reasoned order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-directs-competent-authority-to-decide-promotional-cadre-grievance-by-a-reasoned-s-2ad7068266a94e43b5bc49d2d25f6833/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:24:09.024Z Tribunal directs competent authority to decide promotional-cadre grievance by a reasoned, speaking order. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-tribunal-may-treat-an-original-application-as-a-representation-and-direct-a-reasoned-d-e6b5eb8ceb6642e4aa75007e9433c6a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:23:53.511Z The Tribunal may treat an Original Application as a representation and direct a reasoned decision without ruling on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/application-treated-as-representation-competent-authority-directed-to-decide-claims-throug-6a9650dea392445c82f02e578806e2f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:23:35.570Z Application treated as representation; competent authority directed to decide claims through a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-original-application-may-be-treated-as-a-representation-for-a-reasoned-decision-without-06420718e03b4bc1b7b248973abc7b7a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:23:32.439Z An Original Application may be treated as a representation for a reasoned decision without adjudicating its merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-uncertainty-cannot-defeat-reserved-category-candidature-where-delayed-certi-3af923ef074f4304aa74a882965a5755/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:22:46.332Z Administrative uncertainty cannot defeat reserved-category candidature where delayed certificate submission was not attributable to the applicant. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-ad-hoc-authority-cannot-impose-dismissal-a-major-penalty-under-the-ccs-cca-rules-1941b87f7ad748369d37b1572082283b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:22:21.769Z An ad hoc authority cannot impose dismissal, a major penalty, under the CCS (CCA) Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-retired-employees-retiral-dues-is-impermissible-absent-misrepr-7b5c68327284403babd7d9627961a2cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:22:19.485Z Recovery of excess pay from retired employees’ retiral dues is impermissible absent misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/nclat-sets-aside-cirp-admission-holds-cash-credit-and-ad-hoc-defaults-fell-within-section-b152083bce364961bfb19460e417e3cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:21:57.478Z NCLAT sets aside CIRP admission, holds cash-credit and ad-hoc defaults fell within Section 10A’s COVID-19 bar https://lawlens.in/stories/an-original-application-becomes-infructuous-once-the-applicants-grievance-is-fully-redress-23e0640a06c74859b79f27f06f61d02a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:21:55.594Z An original application becomes infructuous once the applicant’s grievance is fully redressed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-signed-undertaking-binds-a-retiree-to-recovery-of-overpaid-allowances-from-gratuity-caa71afbe2a949ba8683f87295068ea0/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:21:46.122Z A signed undertaking binds a retiree to recovery of overpaid allowances from gratuity. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-carrying-civil-consequences-cannot-be-ordered-without-affording-the-employee-a-f44ba07e9b434932990c8a6ad437ddd5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:20:27.031Z Termination carrying civil consequences cannot be ordered without affording the employee a reasonable opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/sarfaesi-disputes-must-be-adjudicated-by-the-drt-where-statutory-proceedings-are-pending-3f689c29c2214952bbe9e6249465cc27/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:19:22.639Z SARFAESI disputes must be adjudicated by the DRT where statutory proceedings are pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-change-in-law-cannot-reopen-a-compassionate-appointment-claim-that-attained-f-184d8f2679574ef88ca4706f7d55b39f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:18:16.870Z A subsequent change in law cannot reopen a compassionate appointment claim that attained finality. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-grant-transitional-relaxation-from-mandatory-prescribed-qualifications-for-r-819d931d15ba4719b3e4a877df4ced8a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:17:46.222Z Courts cannot grant transitional relaxation from mandatory prescribed qualifications for recruitment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compliance-order-cannot-create-a-fresh-cause-to-re-challenge-the-original-arbitral-deter-c03814464f4a44b392bbd5361ee29a10/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:17:43.732Z A compliance order cannot create a fresh cause to re-challenge the original arbitral determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-is-barred-where-a-family-member-serves-in-government-dependency-09682d9ee36f4477965e31b4aa4582cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:17:42.911Z Compassionate appointment is barred where a family member serves in government; dependency inquiries are impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/petition-dismissed-for-want-of-prosecution-due-to-petitioners-repeated-non-appearance-21b3f9dda4ea4681b21040b7f1e2e6e7/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:17:40.742Z Petition dismissed for want of prosecution due to petitioners’ repeated non-appearance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-acquittal-appeal-is-impermissible-once-a-coordinate-bench-has-affirmed-the-acquit-cbe414f148ff426bb69acfb06abbf077/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:17:31.637Z A second acquittal appeal is impermissible once a coordinate bench has affirmed the acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/simple-injuries-completed-investigation-and-no-criminal-antecedents-justified-grant-of-reg-db3b1d19088d40c9b905655a10f62c34/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:16:45.033Z Simple injuries, completed investigation, and no criminal antecedents justified grant of regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/named-accused-status-alone-does-not-bar-bail-where-investigation-is-complete-and-no-recove-0a2d04dc93c94a0ea96706e67d56bb9a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:16:11.993Z Named accused status alone does not bar bail where investigation is complete and no recovery remains. https://lawlens.in/stories/advanced-age-and-absence-of-specific-weapon-injury-allegations-justified-grant-of-bail-2b9bc1b2078a44beb87f9689727571e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:15:40.628Z Advanced age and absence of specific weapon-injury allegations justified grant of bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-seized-ganja-was-below-commercial-quantity-and-trial-was-likely-4bde437b0046441faa772c9c3f4bee2e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:15:39.787Z Regular bail granted where seized ganja was below commercial quantity and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/evidentiary-contradictions-warrant-trial-appreciation-not-bail-where-serious-assault-charg-92ce551eba6240efb207fd9dd9385577/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:15:37.339Z Evidentiary contradictions warrant trial appreciation, not bail, where serious assault charges remain prima facie supported. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-a-young-accused-had-no-antecedents-and-investigation-remained-i-7bc6c7a6cb2441288d9c9885de1e1b26/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:15:35.457Z Regular bail granted where a young accused had no antecedents and investigation remained incomplete. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-charge-sheet-prolonged-custody-and-stale-antecedents-justified-granting-regular-ba-8d205e7f67884492a4a85e74ac9f159c/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:15:34.880Z Pending charge-sheet, prolonged custody, and stale antecedents justified granting regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-rti-second-appeals-must-be-decided-expeditiously-preferably-within-45-days-a8714db9325146bfac67f67ce2f4117a/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:15:24.280Z Pending RTI second appeals must be decided expeditiously, preferably within 45 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-cannot-withdraw-credited-pmegp-subsidy-without-scheme-authorized-or-competent-autho-91c0c910fa644c568cf8c36d657726ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:15:23.188Z A bank cannot withdraw credited PMEGP subsidy without scheme-authorized or competent-authority approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-records-may-be-obtained-through-certified-copy-applications-before-competent-autho-e8b76950ccd9419d96a6bc575b857c5d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:14:22.656Z Revenue records may be obtained through certified-copy applications before competent authorities rather than RTI proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-conductor-licensing-requirements-require-continued-enforcement-but-do-not-warran-c909e6c80bc04a0c87a288f4912734b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:14:07.370Z Statutory conductor-licensing requirements require continued enforcement, but do not warrant further general judicial directions. https://lawlens.in/stories/pil-jurisdiction-cannot-bypass-the-waqf-tribunal-for-disputed-alienation-and-encroachment-48ea70e0f9f54804a7c32ca54097df51/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:13:14.929Z PIL jurisdiction cannot bypass the Waqf Tribunal for disputed alienation and encroachment claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/part-time-teachers-have-no-enforceable-right-to-regularization-as-lecturers-or-lab-assista-9201aa3074e14e529ef63c80609a900f/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:13:14.926Z Part-time teachers have no enforceable right to regularization as lecturers or lab assistants. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-matrimonial-transfer-proceedings-the-wifes-convenience-generally-prevails-particularly-76c6fdaf36e2425ca1e8a5f5b0f55b1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:13:14.917Z In matrimonial transfer proceedings, the wife’s convenience generally prevails, particularly where related proceedings are pending at her residence. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-may-be-disposed-of-in-terms-of-an-amicable-settlement-between-the-parties-3facb6c880c54623bf1c65189b2cc924/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:13:09.067Z Appeals may be disposed of in terms of an amicable settlement between the parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/collector-must-decide-reinstatement-representation-in-light-of-caste-validation-and-prior-1b103b7d4f0c427993fd9ae39a670102/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:13:08.383Z Collector must decide reinstatement representation in light of caste validation and prior court directions. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-should-not-adjudicate-compensation-claims-requiring-proof-of-loss-causation-an-188d5dbfab8c49649ba05936daaa854b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:13:06.854Z Writ courts should not adjudicate compensation claims requiring proof of loss, causation, and liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-issuance-of-a-subsequent-notice-creates-no-independent-cause-of-action-for-a-second-w-9152603569a34261b72fc735c9ea3917/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:13:05.701Z Mere issuance of a subsequent notice creates no independent cause of action for a second writ petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/unreasoned-denial-of-sixth-pay-commission-arrears-is-arbitrary-discriminatory-and-unconsti-c13b0969a2b5412bbb386e424e37c014/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:13:02.991Z Unreasoned denial of Sixth Pay Commission arrears is arbitrary, discriminatory, and unconstitutional. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-composite-negligence-an-innocent-occupant-may-recover-entire-compensation-from-any-tort-75fa25545e8b409692f41ba9074f0d4d/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:11:49.394Z In composite negligence, an innocent occupant may recover entire compensation from any tortfeasor. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-a-deceased-partner-income-for-compensation-must-reflect-average-prior-tax-returns-not-ade6e1ebc13e496c87180cd581b876f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:11:26.844Z For a deceased partner, income for compensation must reflect average prior tax returns, not the latest return alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-statutory-notification-does-not-invalidate-fifo-allocation-of-inter-state-trans-b2ec557beb0d46a8999c64a4591b6718/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:09:41.411Z Absence of statutory notification does not invalidate FIFO allocation of inter-State transport permits. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-appeal-may-be-preferred-over-writ-jurisdiction-where-disputed-facts-and-statutor-81b456b7ad194c748aa004cd6ef3b782/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:08:45.816Z Statutory appeal may be preferred over writ jurisdiction where disputed facts and statutory infractions require adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-27-recovery-from-the-accuseds-own-room-establishes-conscious-possession-despite-sh-d7c471821d8640e888cd170058297972/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:08:40.357Z Section 27 recovery from the accused’s own room establishes conscious possession despite shared household occupancy. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-refuse-writ-relief-against-supersession-challenged-after-decades-due-to-inordin-eb99ad45c26140ec9693052871731f1e/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:08:23.544Z Courts may refuse writ relief against supersession challenged after decades due to inordinate delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/exoneration-of-co-delinquents-bars-discriminatory-continuation-of-punishment-against-simil-c6ba702295884d97bb07a3005620b031/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:08:05.651Z Exoneration of co-delinquents bars discriminatory continuation of punishment against similarly situated delinquent officers. https://lawlens.in/stories/exceptional-illness-circumstances-justified-remand-for-reconsideration-of-punishment-impos-771b78c40e14427283bf9ad29e78d432/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:07:49.799Z Exceptional illness circumstances justified remand for reconsideration of punishment imposed for a police officer’s unauthorised absence. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-proceedings-abate-upon-an-employees-death-but-surcharge-proceedings-may-proce-2ee3e442dfa84ee59d5b51510f8d55ea/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:07:07.262Z Disciplinary proceedings abate upon an employee’s death, but surcharge proceedings may proceed against legal heirs. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-under-order-vii-rule-11-cpc-where-its-claims-raise-triable-iss-b000cb37ef334e3393f1fc40f001a084/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:05:09.592Z A plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC where its claims raise triable issues. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-jurisdiction-clause-naming-a-competent-court-excludes-other-courts-even-without-words-of-e778db15de5b4aa4a3b0bedc8586c1b1/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:05:04.535Z A jurisdiction clause naming a competent court excludes other courts, even without words of exclusivity. https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-courts-lack-jurisdiction-over-partition-of-agricultural-holdings-governed-by-the-utt-6eef2b3838de49aca3641118234a4191/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:05:02.909Z Civil courts lack jurisdiction over partition of agricultural holdings governed by the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sole-arbitrator-may-be-appointed-where-parties-consent-and-a-valid-arbitration-agreement-c83bb4717772488297ae34346f2611bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:05:01.871Z A sole arbitrator may be appointed where parties consent and a valid arbitration agreement is undisputed. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-filing-an-affidavit-of-admission-or-denial-may-be-condoned-under-rule-7-a40940aff7ff4fae9d1f2751e07947b9/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:05:01.422Z Delay in filing an affidavit of admission or denial may be condoned under Rule 7. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-arbitral-orders-cannot-impose-enhanced-rent-or-direct-payment-before-final-adjudic-f2a4b09ea8b646848c939549a39f8564/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:05:01.418Z Interim arbitral orders cannot impose enhanced rent or direct payment before final adjudication, Delhi High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/abnormal-centre-wise-clustering-and-matching-wrong-answers-justified-halting-du-recruitmen-7070a7d1dff84cc7820a567fece23804/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:04:59.246Z Abnormal centre-wise clustering and matching wrong answers justified halting DU recruitments, Delhi HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/an-amendment-asserting-coparcenary-rights-under-section-6-is-permissible-absent-pleaded-ou-034bff21b5374ef2b703da05dbb74321/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:04:59.076Z An amendment asserting coparcenary rights under Section 6 is permissible absent pleaded ouster; limitation remains triable. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-under-order-vii-rule-11-when-disputed-paternity-requires-trial-f8d681adbc3c4184b99a83a368a8a46b/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:04:56.090Z A plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 when disputed paternity requires trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotion-decisions-warrant-judicial-restraint-absent-proof-of-mala-fides-arbitrariness-or-b63be3c926a44b778e00458eef357210/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T07:04:55.393Z Promotion decisions warrant judicial restraint absent proof of mala fides, arbitrariness, or material irregularity. https://lawlens.in/stories/prosecution-should-not-be-quashed-where-allegations-prima-facie-disclose-planned-cheating-b7113bbc686b4bdc96346d8bf8fb1c55/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T06:21:11.884Z Prosecution should not be quashed where allegations prima facie disclose planned cheating and dowry demand. https://lawlens.in/stories/cancellation-of-appointment-set-aside-where-subsequent-university-genuineness-certificates-83e66bebe2d74841a7fa737ff81f2198/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T06:00:44.477Z Cancellation of appointment set aside where subsequent university genuineness certificates remained unrebutted by the State. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-direct-enhanced-occupation-charge-deposits-under-order-xv-a-where-periodic-rent-5e93a32fe43843c9aea906f87755a384/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T05:32:14.608Z Courts may direct enhanced occupation-charge deposits under Order XV-A where periodic rent escalation is admitted. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-averments-and-a-partnership-deed-showing-working-partner-status-justify-prosecuti-91005aafb8cf49858524870f6fcfa656/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T05:32:06.313Z Specific averments and a partnership deed showing working-partner status justify prosecution; liability remains a trial question. https://lawlens.in/stories/abandonment-of-service-requires-strict-proof-of-intent-and-a-prior-domestic-enquiry-01351ae2bd824da690b4c1a831533cd0/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T05:31:40.735Z Abandonment of service requires strict proof of intent and a prior domestic enquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pension-payments-from-retired-group-c-employees-is-impermissible-absent-f76ed4f8881e41e484fc73002d5032e1/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T05:16:16.069Z Recovery of excess pension payments from retired Group ‘C’ employees is impermissible absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-delay-in-concluding-a-pocso-trial-warrants-bail-despite-the-offences-gravity-81cc4122552e4384bfd7aaf0e76021a5/ LawLens en 2026-09-02T04:28:00.608Z Inordinate delay in concluding a POCSO trial warrants bail despite the offence’s gravity. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-is-impermissible-from-class-iv-employees-for-payments-made-over-fiv-bb2d3fa369a843618b30d54216903a04/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T19:36:40.981Z Recovery of excess pay is impermissible from Class IV employees for payments made over five years earlier. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-speaking-disciplinary-orders-imposing-punishment-are-unsustainable-and-cannot-be-cured-6f502ba7bbfa41bc8d09a60ca135e3d3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T19:36:40.549Z Non-speaking disciplinary orders imposing punishment are unsustainable and cannot be cured by appellate reasoning. https://lawlens.in/stories/punishment-must-reflect-each-co-delinquents-role-identical-penalties-for-materially-differ-c831ec8fcc964e9bab83d97e2a433183/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T19:36:40.165Z Punishment must reflect each co-delinquent’s role; identical penalties for materially different misconduct violate Article 14. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-is-impermissible-from-retired-class-iii-employees-without-notice-an-549ebf2fef424e09bbdb0aeee1a4abbf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T19:36:40.161Z Recovery of excess pay is impermissible from retired Class III employees without notice and hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/stigmatic-termination-of-a-contractual-employee-without-departmental-inquiry-violates-natu-7f1a28c6eaa444e9afb1f286019c6cb2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T19:36:39.119Z Stigmatic termination of a contractual employee without departmental inquiry violates natural justice and is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-of-a-consensual-relationship-to-culminate-in-marriage-does-not-constitute-rape-bas-09680165da9442a9b00843260f978ae0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T19:36:38.486Z Failure of a consensual relationship to culminate in marriage does not constitute rape based on a false promise. https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-courts-cannot-reassess-factual-defenses-when-charges-disclose-a-prima-facie-cas-f9a1fbe436c04ee4b4cb9a22baa95bf1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T19:36:33.394Z Revisional courts cannot reassess factual defenses when charges disclose a prima facie case. https://lawlens.in/stories/dismissal-of-an-slp-extinguishes-interim-protection-rendering-consequential-bail-orders-in-c5afbecda88c4a48a0e400a9ac8517e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T19:36:23.336Z Dismissal of an SLP extinguishes interim protection, rendering consequential bail orders ineffective. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-directions-for-expeditious-disposal-require-a-justifiable-and-convincing-cause-6f04171e0f79470a82a9d1d17b03b9da/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T18:56:44.158Z Writ directions for expeditious disposal require a justifiable and convincing cause. https://lawlens.in/stories/unauthorized-construction-cannot-be-protected-through-equitable-relief-under-article-227-d23ee8ef07a344ce848b0b7e9c5e582c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T17:47:03.762Z Unauthorized construction cannot be protected through equitable relief under Article 227. https://lawlens.in/stories/forfeiture-of-gratuity-requires-proved-misconduct-lawful-termination-and-prior-opportunity-98b7cfcf19a24107b4c78fa9f79c013f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T17:36:55.717Z Forfeiture of gratuity requires proved misconduct, lawful termination, and prior opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-cannot-bypass-the-statutory-gratuity-appeal-by-invoking-writ-jurisdiction-after-8cce3b348c974fca8bb064c8ba56734a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T17:07:05.525Z Employers cannot bypass the statutory gratuity appeal by invoking writ jurisdiction after limitation expires. https://lawlens.in/stories/loi-and-tender-terms-can-create-a-binding-arbitration-agreement-even-without-a-formal-cont-960d5bc2fbf84697aed687d6e9441833/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:44:55.925Z LOI and tender terms can create a binding arbitration agreement even without a formal contract, Delhi High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-belief-and-absence-of-suppression-constitute-reasonable-cause-warranting-penalty-e54c7b8efb50470db4da2b57b0c2cb33/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:44:33.702Z Bona fide belief and absence of suppression constitute reasonable cause warranting penalty waiver under Section 80. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-disputes-over-gst-reimbursement-are-arbitrable-as-private-claims-between-contr-27e98682693c437aa91c93f6d1d02b03/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:32:37.984Z Contractual disputes over GST reimbursement are arbitrable as private claims between contracting parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-transport-allowance-is-deductible-other-salary-allowances-form-part-of-the-deceaseds-b78b8d5f0720489f886cbf3da0ae5f7a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:29:07.867Z Only transport allowance is deductible; other salary allowances form part of the deceased’s compensable income. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-relax-essential-qualifications-prescribed-in-a-recruitment-advertisement-a158030c34994a429277e2209bc9b775/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:29:06.238Z Courts cannot relax essential qualifications prescribed in a recruitment advertisement. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-merits-separate-compensation-even-where-current-earnings-remain-unaff-8421b547647245229858396d9b1b1114/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:29:04.449Z Permanent disability merits separate compensation even where current earnings remain unaffected. https://lawlens.in/stories/experience-marks-need-not-be-reckoned-from-cti-acquisition-absent-an-express-stipulation-i-56a0ad50d63941f897a90d58174bff9e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:29:04.043Z Experience marks need not be reckoned from CTI acquisition absent an express stipulation in the selection criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-delayed-challenge-to-dismissal-or-termination-is-barred-under-article-113-subsequent-not-b2225330685e4163a2b1b78a7af46b83/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:29:00.178Z A delayed challenge to dismissal or termination is barred under Article 113; subsequent notice cannot revive limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-recognize-carpenters-as-skilled-workers-and-assess-income-e3e828a7a96847488c620e5de5169dc0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:28:57.401Z Motor accident compensation must recognize carpenters as skilled workers and assess income accordingly. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-include-future-prospects-and-spousal-parental-and-filial-23ed87c598be4056a69a0132aae6520e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:28:53.195Z Motor accident compensation must include future prospects and spousal, parental, and filial consortium. https://lawlens.in/stories/marriage-alone-cannot-end-a-daughters-dependency-on-her-parents-madras-high-court-rules-in-0ddc1d32eba643ab91366b78b2eeedac/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:22:15.414Z Marriage alone cannot end a daughter’s dependency on her parents, Madras High Court rules in compassionate appointment case https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-due-to-prolonged-fir-delay-completed-investigation-clean-antecedents-0ca941505aa34d28b3ddcf7e7d904772/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:22:10.279Z Regular bail granted due to prolonged FIR delay, completed investigation, clean antecedents, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-alleged-sexual-relationship-was-deemed-consensual-charge-sheet-395d2e606212468ea11f5989c80e31f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:21:48.517Z Regular bail granted where alleged sexual relationship was deemed consensual, charge-sheet filed, and accused had no antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/sexual-intent-touching-of-a-childs-breasts-constitutes-pocso-sexual-assault-even-without-p-5b68b9576be646f98d3095928f6bcb28/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:21:44.788Z Sexual-intent touching of a child’s breasts constitutes POCSO sexual assault even without penetration. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-registration-under-section-156-3-is-unwarranted-where-atr-negates-cognizable-offences-4c382a2cefed40d5960b304b5296ffdc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:21:19.322Z FIR registration under Section 156(3) is unwarranted where ATR negates cognizable offences in a civil property dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-where-labour-court-findings-are-plausible-a-be8c002b5b074121bc3a4e9ec1a0f0bf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:20:53.315Z Writ jurisdiction cannot reappreciate evidence where Labour Court findings are plausible and evidence-based. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-criminal-antecedents-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-and-trial-w-48896ceb93ae401c9384c6a88d12d345/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:20:50.649Z Regular bail granted despite criminal antecedents where charge-sheet was filed and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-cruelty-allegations-against-separately-residing-in-laws-warrant-quashi-ff833aebe3234aefbd4bd7d5d3b3b2e4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:20:37.515Z General and omnibus cruelty allegations against separately residing in-laws warrant quashing of criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuing-dowry-harassment-and-strangulation-establish-dowry-death-attracting-section-113-eb1dea5a6ac2436bbcdca76f13802383/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:20:26.962Z Continuing dowry harassment and strangulation establish dowry death, attracting Section 113B’s presumption despite FIR omissions. https://lawlens.in/stories/search-based-reassessment-below-50-lakh-is-barred-beyond-three-years-under-the-pre-2024-re-3057d8c91f8f45aab511b7cb6396b440/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:19:59.757Z Search-based reassessment below ₹50 lakh is barred beyond three years under the pre-2024 regime. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-chargesheet-filing-where-the-accused-had-no-criminal-antecedent-045e502c560b49dbbdb6763370ef5386/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:19:17.989Z Regular bail granted after chargesheet filing where the accused had no criminal antecedents and trial would likely be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-chargesheet-was-filed-custody-was-prolonged-and-trial-conclusion-wa-549785c65fc542b39e3041c5083e9823/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:19:07.897Z Bail granted where the chargesheet was filed, custody was prolonged, and trial conclusion was unlikely soon. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-is-warranted-on-parity-where-similarly-placed-co-accused-are-released-and-trial-may-b-d5affb114dfd405aad9e6584bc59d657/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:19:02.348Z Bail is warranted on parity where similarly placed co-accused are released and trial may be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-the-section-11-referral-stage-judicial-inquiry-is-confined-to-the-existence-of-a-valid-ed29b013d7084c2589786130665f791c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:18:56.458Z At the Section 11 referral stage, judicial inquiry is confined to the existence of a valid arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-by-a-delhi-based-central-authority-to-decide-a-representation-constitutes-part-of-9b155e6d932f4281b667c9cbf041e824/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:18:55.485Z Failure by a Delhi-based Central authority to decide a representation constitutes part of the cause of action under Article 226(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-no-prima-facie-direct-involvement-in-cyber-fraud-was-established-after-5f45b9025db4472199d5e220e6befef3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:18:51.012Z Bail granted where no prima facie direct involvement in cyber fraud was established after charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/suppression-of-criminal-antecedents-disentitles-an-accused-to-discretionary-bail-relief-97c66b07696a4a988c2fea88f15118c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:18:19.816Z Suppression of criminal antecedents disentitles an accused to discretionary bail relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-courts-cannot-reassess-interim-maintenance-absent-jurisdictional-error-or-mater-dceb2131e8e24ee5ac063838f1fd258e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:17:44.697Z Revisional courts cannot reassess interim maintenance absent jurisdictional error or material irregularity. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-after-considering-sexual-misconduct-allegations-and-the-victims-s-e1cc2610ae87491db9e1f47a2685ae78/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:16:18.691Z Anticipatory bail denied after considering sexual misconduct allegations and the victim’s Section 183 BNSS statement. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-denied-where-multiple-similar-criminal-antecedents-indicate-the-applicant-is-cb2e3a61eb2648e4842253bcf5f2e99b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:14:37.910Z Regular bail denied where multiple similar criminal antecedents indicate the applicant is a habitual offender. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-uncorroborated-allegations-fail-to-establish-dowry-harassment-or-su-b0211c6814b04f459392f2ce986c7439/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:14:10.086Z Acquittal upheld where uncorroborated allegations fail to establish dowry harassment or suicide abetment beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/ex-parte-personal-appearance-orders-under-order-39-rule-2a-require-recorded-reasons-8fcee9ad62de46ab8c18a201b7b987aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:14:07.547Z Ex parte personal appearance orders under Order 39 Rule 2A require recorded reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-interfere-under-articles-226-or-227-with-arbitral-procedural-orders-abs-b0f86c0cf7304168986da908cee32a56/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:14:03.460Z High Courts cannot interfere under Articles 226 or 227 with arbitral procedural orders absent exceptional circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-a-deceased-minor-notional-income-is-assessed-using-prevailing-state-minimum-wages-59448a5217894c5a83b01a025d676418/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:13:57.725Z For a deceased minor, notional income is assessed using prevailing State minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-retaining-only-disputed-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-pending-mag-51fbb5af5c1e4f5da70bf49dc5228384/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:13:52.038Z Banks must unfreeze accounts, retaining only disputed amounts in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-195-crpc-bars-prosecution-of-intrinsically-connected-offences-arising-from-alleged-f983a26df2d6468f914cffbca733b54f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:13:45.679Z Section 195 CrPC bars prosecution of intrinsically connected offences arising from alleged obstruction of a public servant. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-investigation-is-substantially-complete-and-further-custodial-i-d11e27efc8e44dae8068f8edcad2a271/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:13:44.433Z Regular bail granted where investigation is substantially complete and further custodial interrogation is unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-is-warranted-after-charge-sheeting-when-custodial-interrogation-is-unnecessary-and-no-8178ce50f17f4029a6157ceaa1e7336a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:13:42.632Z Bail is warranted after charge-sheeting when custodial interrogation is unnecessary and no flight or witness-threat risk exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-under-the-sc-st-act-based-on-medical-evidence-charge-sheet-completion-conduct-2e24bd762f294d249e53fa3d4dcb663d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:13:41.749Z Bail granted under the SC/ST Act based on medical evidence, charge-sheet completion, conduct, and co-accused parity. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-firs-may-be-quashed-under-inherent-powers-after-settlement-where-no-public-int-08139f27cd894805945e164c7640be50/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T16:12:53.317Z Matrimonial FIRs may be quashed under inherent powers after settlement where no public interest is involved. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-quashes-1-22-crore-pf-demand-holds-post-cirp-assessment-barred-by-ibc-mo-0f0e42534fa84312ae7ac1ccfa894f4c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:50.839Z Bombay High Court quashes ₹1.22-crore PF demand, holds post-CIRP assessment barred by IBC moratorium and Section 31(6) retroactive protection https://lawlens.in/stories/a-no-confidence-requisition-remains-valid-despite-a-signature-date-discrepancy-when-the-st-dadbcd0b9845471e97a6d5c2ea3633ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:50.691Z A no-confidence requisition remains valid despite a signature-date discrepancy when the statutory member threshold is satisfied. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-cannot-direct-fir-registration-after-police-investigation-the-complainant-may-p-de43e2c9aa184399a7811482dbad5c91/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:50.379Z High Court cannot direct FIR registration after police investigation; the complainant may pursue remedies before the Magistrate. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-where-allegations-prima-facie-disclose-cheating-and-disputed-facts-1aa35839ae584513999fad819cb18be8/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:48.952Z Quashing is unwarranted where allegations prima facie disclose cheating and disputed facts require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-156-3-crpc-investigation-is-discretionary-where-the-complainant-can-independently-2db128c0687a4446be064c6dbb710055/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:48.758Z Section 156(3) CrPC investigation is discretionary where the complainant can independently lead evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-ipc-section-376-1-and-pocso-section-6-upheld-on-corroborated-prosecution-5c891120460540e0bd7eadf221a53965/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:48.558Z Conviction under IPC Section 376(1) and POCSO Section 6 upheld on corroborated prosecution evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-29-pocso-presumption-arises-only-after-prosecution-establishes-foundational-facts-6c6ab90541104ec488933e3df0b79e81/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:48.510Z Section 29 POCSO presumption arises only after prosecution establishes foundational facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-who-applies-in-a-fresh-selection-process-is-estopped-from-challenging-its-init-e0864688ea80498b89aefcfd23235bf2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:48.437Z A candidate who applies in a fresh selection process is estopped from challenging its initiation. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-section-376-511-ipc-upheld-where-the-victims-testimony-was-corroborated-b-2f0ad50fb1d4414a848e3224a8fc7cf7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:48.159Z Conviction under Section 376/511 IPC upheld where the victim’s testimony was corroborated by prosecution witnesses. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-the-section-11-stage-disputed-limitation-issues-must-be-left-to-the-arbitral-tribunal-3a75c3f5d10d486ba016bfea4af1297d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:48.008Z At the Section 11 stage, disputed limitation issues must be left to the arbitral tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-appointee-to-a-termination-created-vacancy-must-yield-upon-the-original-emplo-77d0f1d1474a4a5f8abb04a41717aaec/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:47.904Z A subsequent appointee to a termination-created vacancy must yield upon the original employee’s reinstatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-reassess-expert-selection-committee-evaluations-absent-bias-mala-fides-or-ar-4c33298681df4c4287ee8383281b753b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:47.548Z Courts cannot reassess expert Selection Committee evaluations absent bias, mala fides, or arbitrariness. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-alone-does-not-render-suspension-wholly-unjustified-when-departmental-punishment-ac4e69fb119a4951bdd16844e2a5e7c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:46.863Z Acquittal alone does not render suspension wholly unjustified when departmental punishment has attained finality. https://lawlens.in/stories/leg-amputation-rendering-a-manual-labourer-unable-to-work-constitutes-100-functional-disab-9a725e071d184c61b0a50a1642944d6e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:46.617Z Leg amputation rendering a manual labourer unable to work constitutes 100% functional disability for compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/esi-recovery-under-section-45b-requires-prior-determination-under-section-45a-or-adjudicat-f16a94f5a9b643d2bed9d9e6ad70941f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:46.066Z ESI recovery under Section 45B requires prior determination under Section 45A or adjudication under Section 75. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-under-section-148-cannot-proceed-where-alleged-income-escapement-falls-below-a0f982e157884622a02f33c6cffdf43b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:46.031Z Reassessment under Section 148 cannot proceed where alleged income escapement falls below Section 149(1)(b) threshold. https://lawlens.in/stories/photocopies-of-an-instrument-cannot-be-impounded-under-section-33-5-without-first-complyin-3581da4fc47e4d34a0494435da56a7d0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:45.735Z Photocopies of an instrument cannot be impounded under Section 33(5) without first complying with Section 33(4). https://lawlens.in/stories/section-18-of-the-sc-st-act-does-not-bar-bail-absent-a-caste-based-offence-11ec68192b74467885ec258df551e394/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:45.359Z Section 18 of the SC/ST Act does not bar bail absent a caste-based offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-18-of-the-sc-st-act-does-not-bar-bail-where-allegations-lack-a-prima-facie-atrocit-e31989c7ace74a5092bab27b86c46d28/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:44.779Z Section 18 of the SC/ST Act does not bar bail where allegations lack a prima facie atrocity offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/below-knee-amputation-rendered-the-labourer-100-functionally-disabled-for-loss-of-earning-7edfb507396044a6b9f108f140a09e47/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:44.620Z Below-knee amputation rendered the labourer 100% functionally disabled for loss-of-earning-capacity assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-omnibus-allegations-against-a-mother-in-law-without-specific-overt-acts-warrant-quas-ba81215c8ab2401c94d66184b1b46f0a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:44.141Z Vague, omnibus allegations against a mother-in-law without specific overt acts warrant quashing under Section 482 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-must-stand-where-prosecution-fails-to-prove-cruelty-or-abetment-beyond-reasonabl-b77ffc4ef6134200acedee06adc19a5e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:43.812Z Acquittal must stand where prosecution fails to prove cruelty or abetment beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-negligence-or-inaction-absent-intentional-aid-and-mens-rea-does-not-constitute-abetme-9e38e3a137954215b597b98dfbe006d9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:43.475Z Mere negligence or inaction, absent intentional aid and mens rea, does not constitute abetment. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pre-trial-incarceration-and-stalled-proceedings-justify-bail-under-article-21-de-fb71b5fb93554001959ab1c1365c1739/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:43.428Z Prolonged pre-trial incarceration and stalled proceedings justify bail under Article 21 despite serious charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-wapcos-contractual-employees-with-about-10-years-service-to-be-regularised-th-fa559adb56634ff5b1ecff5482ddff73/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:43.317Z Long-serving WAPCOS contractual employees with about 10+ years’ service to be regularised; those crossing five years to get rule-based consideration https://lawlens.in/stories/use-of-siddhanta-does-not-invalidate-a-no-confidence-resolution-conveying-requisitionists-1d38f478b488438c8ee20a4f2d4f89b2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:42.759Z Use of “Siddhanta” does not invalidate a no-confidence resolution conveying requisitionists’ clear intent. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-21-a-the-later-matrimonial-petition-must-be-transferred-to-the-court-of-the-69ab051af0dd4ff8a958dc6da9b9edfc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:42.739Z Under Section 21-A, the later matrimonial petition must be transferred to the court of the earlier petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/abandonment-of-service-requires-strict-proof-of-intent-and-a-prior-domestic-enquiry-2e4e8e13036b44f3b0f5ab2fb8c16126/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:42.082Z Abandonment of service requires strict proof of intent and a prior domestic enquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-directs-wapcos-to-regularise-contractual-staff-with-10-years-service-orde-5f293c1a37314daaa12570683a3a63cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:42.042Z Delhi High Court directs WAPCOS to regularise contractual staff with 10+ years’ service, orders rule-based review for others with 5+ years’ service https://lawlens.in/stories/once-a-valid-arbitration-agreement-exists-arbitrability-and-entitlement-objections-fall-to-c230351bf4a04e49a5c320548e72e6aa/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:41.434Z Once a valid arbitration agreement exists, arbitrability and entitlement objections fall to the arbitral tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/abandonment-of-service-requires-strict-proof-of-intent-and-a-prior-domestic-enquiry-fc4143bcf39d42b392ffc12ef59374e8/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:40.917Z Abandonment of service requires strict proof of intent and a prior domestic enquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/once-a-valid-arbitration-agreement-exists-arbitrability-and-entitlement-objections-fall-to-dcb9d98cc1a845c4ba21c7ca2b540c68/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:40.894Z Once a valid arbitration agreement exists, arbitrability and entitlement objections fall to the arbitral tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-lost-ticket-and-belated-drm-inquiry-cannot-defeat-proof-of-an-untoward-railway-incident-5b8ffbfe0a1a4a3f80e94572b913e379/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:40.528Z A lost ticket and belated DRM inquiry cannot defeat proof of an untoward railway incident. https://lawlens.in/stories/once-a-valid-arbitration-agreement-exists-arbitrability-and-entitlement-objections-fall-to-6c179a59ba2a4f2297623cb19dc4d747/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:40.419Z Once a valid arbitration agreement exists, arbitrability and entitlement objections fall to the arbitral tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-firs-may-be-quashed-under-inherent-powers-after-settlement-where-no-public-int-fba30797f02945ffb3d6a90141a41bd7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:39.894Z Matrimonial FIRs may be quashed under inherent powers after settlement where no public interest is involved. https://lawlens.in/stories/unrebutted-claimant-testimony-can-establish-bona-fide-passenger-status-despite-non-recover-fa032ed2c0824ad3873b4c7205099e5b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:39.825Z Unrebutted claimant testimony can establish bona fide passenger status despite non-recovery of the journey ticket. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-injury-pattern-or-body-location-alone-cannot-exclude-an-accidental-fall-from-a-train-7dc22ac93f364f41906c05ee4fd1b21b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:39.615Z An injury pattern or body location alone cannot exclude an accidental fall from a train. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-journey-ticket-alone-cannot-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-f4a379f927304a38a2e0fdaff214410a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:38.391Z Non-recovery of a journey ticket alone cannot negate bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-daily-rated-employees-regularisation-claim-must-be-reconsidered-under-applica-b0791b79b82f44c7adf175f7442577e5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:38.203Z Long-serving daily-rated employee’s regularisation claim must be reconsidered under applicable policy and Supreme Court principles. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-164-powers-override-rule-3-a-s-prior-consent-requirement-for-transmission-lines-d321890f2c564e5186954ca5c4d152e7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:38.195Z Section 164 powers override Rule 3(a)’s prior-consent requirement for transmission lines. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-inquiry-is-confined-to-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-314cc9f055d7400d956935d9bb9c1898/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:38.107Z Section 11 inquiry is confined to prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/once-a-valid-arbitration-agreement-exists-arbitrability-and-entitlement-objections-fall-to-79e1b2cfe7454363b59cb2b911206b59/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:37.867Z Once a valid arbitration agreement exists, arbitrability and entitlement objections fall to the arbitral tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-except-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-which-must-remain-in-fixe-a8e671f54e80487fbb8b47875b5219cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:37.673Z Banks must unfreeze accounts except disputed cyber-fraud amounts, which must remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-in-fixed-deposits-ff8bfbb0732e4ccfb18b90c6a0e7b82f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:37.530Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen, while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-retirement-recovery-of-excess-salary-paid-for-over-five-years-is-impermissible-absent-34d13f845bc040c1b42475875acc510c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:37.242Z Post-retirement recovery of excess salary paid for over five years is impermissible absent a voluntary undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-jurisdiction-does-not-warrant-interference-with-reasoned-refusal-to-restore-re-02801756f12f4edeb5e5355fdcd65e1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:37.209Z Article 227 jurisdiction does not warrant interference with reasoned refusal to restore repeatedly forfeited cross-examination rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/codeine-cough-syrup-within-permitted-limits-is-outside-the-ndps-act-for-medicinal-sale-but-96bab0f7b5d95632b6151197cae45d7f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:34.278Z Codeine cough syrup within permitted limits is outside the NDPS Act for medicinal sale, but diversion for intoxication attracts prosecution, Allahabad High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-scheme-workers-have-no-enforceable-right-to-continuation-after-the-scheme-ends-deb730378fd255caae13483ab42dad7c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:34.270Z Contractual scheme workers have no enforceable right to continuation after the scheme ends. https://lawlens.in/stories/study-leave-rejection-quashed-for-failure-to-consider-relevant-service-rules-and-afford-th-e297096e5544419d94928a44b1d7811b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:33.902Z Study-leave rejection quashed for failure to consider relevant service rules and afford the employee a hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-crpc-cannot-quash-proceedings-supported-by-prima-facie-documentary-evidence-re-72df24e5a467472a91afbe69371bbdc4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:33.860Z Section 482 CrPC cannot quash proceedings supported by prima facie documentary evidence requiring trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-rules-statutory-deadline-for-panchayat-no-confidence-meetings-is-manda-07b0b4d734424000b84a37c713b3c81e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:33.851Z Calcutta High Court rules statutory deadline for Panchayat no-confidence meetings is mandatory; lack of police force alone cannot justify postponement https://lawlens.in/stories/challenges-to-compromise-decrees-under-order-xxiii-rule-3a-lie-before-the-court-that-recor-bd2b0190a9574fe0a47785a6936817a6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:33.844Z Challenges to compromise decrees under Order XXIII Rule 3A lie before the court that recorded the compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/unreliable-eyewitness-testimony-and-absent-corroborative-evidence-require-acquittal-despit-abc903b932d14016bb50449e5f9b7349/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:33.783Z Unreliable eyewitness testimony and absent corroborative evidence require acquittal despite investigative deficiencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-for-bank-loan-fraud-cannot-stand-without-proof-of-conspiracy-or-illegal-sanctio-a13f916b168b4e2093d062e69d26d292/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:33.778Z Conviction for bank-loan fraud cannot stand without proof of conspiracy or illegal sanction. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-post-conviction-proceedings-for-non-heinous-private-offences-followi-e3301c3a4a34457ca0fa720f859a974d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T15:12:33.744Z High Courts may quash post-conviction proceedings for non-heinous private offences following voluntary compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-sc-st-commission-cannot-adjudicate-private-contractual-disputes-or-issue-arrest-12573c7b0ca8497da31c3408e0089802/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:44:29.711Z Karnataka SC/ST Commission cannot adjudicate private contractual disputes or issue arrest warrants casually, High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/suspension-cannot-continue-beyond-three-months-without-serving-a-charge-sheet-notwithstand-063e0d2da34a423ca0a8a312b0e6a27b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:39:18.024Z Suspension cannot continue beyond three months without serving a charge-sheet, notwithstanding pending criminal investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarity-to-final-relief-does-not-bar-interim-injunctions-where-heightened-safeguards-ar-b32f3541995251aa82b153040f979268/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:36:39.276Z Similarity to final relief does not bar interim injunctions where heightened safeguards are satisfied. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-meritorious-minor-cannot-be-denied-admission-for-administrative-errors-in-school-recogni-7fd9479df7ee4194958a55eaf35f0d0f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:36:06.100Z A meritorious minor cannot be denied admission for administrative errors in school-recognition records. https://lawlens.in/stories/probate-courts-may-invoke-inherent-jurisdiction-to-preserve-estates-and-compel-disclosure-981e069aec174ee4b9aed40c895df83c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:33:33.052Z Probate courts may invoke inherent jurisdiction to preserve estates and compel disclosure pending adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/once-a-valid-arbitration-agreement-exists-arbitrability-and-entitlement-objections-fall-to-7290425706b145798da04d77244afdf9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:33:24.105Z Once a valid arbitration agreement exists, arbitrability and entitlement objections fall to the arbitral tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-was-denied-where-the-applicants-alibi-required-investigation-amid-seriou-9e86adb56fba4e23b67302ca5ab4ccb7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:31:39.277Z Anticipatory bail was denied where the applicant’s alibi required investigation amid serious assault allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-facilitate-demolition-of-disputed-structures-while-land-and-posse-011d583b20f64a2cad3a7860de662760/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:31:33.678Z Writ jurisdiction cannot facilitate demolition of disputed structures while land and possession disputes remain pending before revenue authorities. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-should-be-released-on-appropriate-safeguards-when-continued-police-custody-da6473c026ab43fcadd64931d887fbd5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:31:32.787Z Seized vehicles should be released on appropriate safeguards when continued police custody risks deterioration. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-should-be-released-to-registered-owners-on-interim-custody-subject-to-stri-a1c43417aad84f8aa153b0b2dd2e427e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:30:31.223Z Seized vehicles should be released to registered owners on interim custody, subject to stringent safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-parity-applies-where-similarly-situated-landowners-have-already-received-an-u-50f9cb9788634aba8bd746a988364cbf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:28:08.552Z Compensation parity applies where similarly situated landowners have already received an unchallenged enhancement. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-cyber-fraud-conspiracy-justified-rejecting-bail-notwithstanding-two-applicants-29b46d3c4c7e4e9c844cf79717b1da70/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:27:56.184Z Prima facie cyber-fraud conspiracy justified rejecting bail, notwithstanding two applicants’ clean antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/fair-price-shop-cancellation-is-invalid-absent-effective-hearing-and-reasoned-consideratio-f5b52febe30d4746ac6fbd462d4738dc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:27:56.039Z Fair price shop cancellation is invalid absent effective hearing and reasoned consideration under Clause 16. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-filed-no-antecedents-and-trial-likely-to-be-prolon-2cd2217455ff45c4bd1411034e70de1c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:27:53.490Z Regular bail granted where charge-sheet filed, no antecedents, and trial likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-and-likely-trial-delay-justify-bail-after-filing-of-the-charge-sheet-c4ca43df2db74ad6ab0edb25548c79fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:27:50.829Z Prolonged custody and likely trial delay justify bail after filing of the charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-one-pending-antecedent-given-prolonged-custody-charge-sheet-f-4060d384e3d946dc86bb494fc4a35919/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:27:47.860Z Regular bail granted despite one pending antecedent, given prolonged custody, charge-sheet filing, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-ndps-case-involving-below-commercial-quantity-no-criminal-antecede-92837673c90f4556b43f4de5d7409253/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:27:45.602Z Regular bail granted in NDPS case involving below-commercial quantity, no criminal antecedents, and a filed chargesheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-for-below-commercial-ndps-quantity-clean-antecedents-filed-chargeshee-d3055a12454a4cc5861b8507da75b5b8/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:27:42.818Z Regular bail granted for below-commercial NDPS quantity, clean antecedents, filed chargesheet, and prolonged trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-chargesheet-considering-prolonged-trial-and-acquittal-in-one-si-96880140a8a048a4b47b3650a513b4e5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:27:40.122Z Regular bail granted after chargesheet, considering prolonged trial and acquittal in one similar antecedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-based-solely-on-adverse-cfsl-reports-without-inquiry-is-legally-unsustainable-9666f908dbde4e81b97fbca79cdad177/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:21:53.631Z Termination based solely on adverse CFSL reports, without inquiry, is legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-consider-one-time-age-relaxation-for-overage-contractual-candidat-09b9126741d1499b82986a30e02d1f35/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:21:38.473Z Competent authority must consider one-time age relaxation for overage contractual candidates qualifying on merit. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-naming-in-an-fir-without-charge-sheeting-cannot-alone-justify-denial-of-police-appoin-ad8b4fc9646d4596a7247cdad79671f5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:21:35.717Z Mere naming in an FIR, without charge-sheeting, cannot alone justify denial of police appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-under-the-anganwadi-worker-sub-category-must-possess-the-prescribed-ten-years-e-90f5602d508348958842d122df924cb2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:21:32.360Z Candidates under the Anganwadi Worker sub-category must possess the prescribed ten years’ experience, notwithstanding a bachelor’s degree. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-a-stay-requires-implementation-of-tribunal-directions-subject-to-refund-underta-a8eb6cfa2f4a49a195d9acb0fc2d530e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:21:18.788Z Absence of a stay requires implementation of tribunal directions, subject to refund undertaking pending appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-petition-closed-as-underlying-original-application-was-remanded-for-fresh-conside-660798a135f2435cba0283e083c9ba6c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:20:55.510Z Contempt petition closed as underlying original application was remanded for fresh consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/similarly-situated-industrial-employees-are-entitled-to-dress-allowance-under-established-e3c68df9757444d7a38954fd9f6dc657/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:20:26.024Z Similarly situated industrial employees are entitled to Dress Allowance under established precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-used-to-reappreciate-facts-or-seek-rehearing-on-merits-18b9fd1f8cd3407996c12eb98d671dbb/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:20:20.342Z Review jurisdiction cannot be used to reappreciate facts or seek rehearing on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/merged-pay-scales-cannot-diminish-acp-macp-entitlements-financial-upgradations-must-follow-45ccd7b310d04c21911efdd07818e0fe/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:19:59.090Z Merged pay scales cannot diminish ACP/MACP entitlements; financial upgradations must follow the promotional hierarchy. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-pending-study-leave-applications-by-a-reasoned-speaking-or-07330d63098d4016afae736c87c0a8f3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:19:48.063Z Competent authority must decide pending study leave applications by a reasoned, speaking order within two weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/third-parties-lack-locus-standi-to-challenge-a-natural-guardians-application-to-sell-a-min-5942d6bd5ab14c169d711f6f2ea4a3f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:19:32.741Z Third parties lack locus standi to challenge a natural guardian’s application to sell a minor’s property. https://lawlens.in/stories/apprentice-status-under-certified-standing-orders-must-be-determined-under-section-13a-not-676ec3c6012f41a9a1c854d5963639c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:17:31.705Z Apprentice status under certified standing orders must be determined under Section 13A, not EPF proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/epf-dues-assessment-is-unsustainable-when-it-exceeds-the-show-cause-notice-and-lacks-reaso-b4c0c3b0716e4904b579dac1fe805c2f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:17:25.601Z EPF dues assessment is unsustainable when it exceeds the show-cause notice and lacks reasoned findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-allegations-of-caste-based-insult-without-specific-utterances-in-public-view-do-no-90ee0f2604ec4b39a72396b73f2a5802/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:17:24.621Z General allegations of caste-based insult without specific utterances in public view do not establish an SC/ST Act offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-and-omnibus-matrimonial-allegations-lacking-specific-acts-warrant-quashing-of-prosec-ec8f3dc3cc9d470d89138a184e64bbb7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:17:24.263Z Vague and omnibus matrimonial allegations lacking specific acts warrant quashing of prosecution under Sections 498A and 406 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/industrial-tribunals-may-direct-consideration-of-direct-dependants-for-compassionate-appoi-85468a5a45a74fca8a90dc4472ae5921/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:17:16.636Z Industrial tribunals may direct consideration of direct dependants for compassionate appointment as incidental relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/sit-probe-into-5-000-missing-land-record-files-and-alleged-fraud-to-continue-calcutta-high-c9f05cd82b0846108ee82c0790d54f14/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:17:16.360Z SIT probe into 5,000 missing land-record files and alleged fraud to continue; Calcutta High Court refuses to interfere https://lawlens.in/stories/sale-agreement-does-not-create-statutory-charge-for-advance-refund-three-year-limitation-a-2d045ec8dcf04f3ba9989889aa9d6697/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:16:12.697Z Sale agreement does not create statutory charge for advance refund; three-year limitation applies, rules Madras High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-include-income-from-all-established-sources-including-agr-8d170a1ad5184bb2b69949757dfae0da/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:11:26.438Z Motor accident compensation must include income from all established sources, including agricultural supervision. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-specific-overt-acts-toward-rape-warrants-conviction-for-indecent-assault-under-e6789d8756fd40f2b3377fef0844534c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:08:59.451Z Absence of specific overt acts toward rape warrants conviction for indecent assault under Section 354 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/issuance-of-a-no-dues-certificate-precludes-subsequent-challenges-to-interest-charged-on-s-375ca2ee988f42d99f015ff73d693e58/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:06:40.277Z Issuance of a No Dues Certificate precludes subsequent challenges to interest charged on settled loan dues. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-opting-for-retirement-at-60-remain-entitled-to-gratuity-absent-a-valid-section-5-fab9d69bb08349b580489371df922621/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:01:34.718Z Employees opting for retirement at 60 remain entitled to gratuity absent a valid Section 5 exemption. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-must-assess-threats-and-protect-consenting-adult-couples-from-unlawful-interference-1ea55cbd280e40f9aa0e4226c515f1d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:01:25.878Z Police must assess threats and protect consenting adult couples from unlawful interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sub-tenant-inducted-after-the-eviction-decree-remains-bound-by-that-decree-b64487065a614889844c0c26122d61dd/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T13:01:23.533Z A sub-tenant inducted after the eviction decree remains bound by that decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-set-aside-arbitral-awards-by-substituting-contractual-interpretations-or-rea-d3d8d1799ec94481aa24a2bc516f4a06/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:58:15.484Z Courts cannot set aside arbitral awards by substituting contractual interpretations or reappreciating evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-minors-consensual-relationship-is-irrelevant-under-pocso-credible-victim-testimony-susta-8c4963264bbc4d5f8a089ce9373ee132/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:56:10.828Z A minor’s consensual relationship is irrelevant under POCSO; credible victim testimony sustains conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-in-fixed-deposits-fa20c1ae902d49649850a53bb280b72c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:56:05.702Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/property-tax-exemption-under-section-136-c-is-unavailable-where-educational-premises-are-r-176fd0764bf64f3f973271e00bf9a8d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:56:05.656Z Property-tax exemption under Section 136(c) is unavailable where educational premises are rented. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-linked-bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-amounts-remain-in-fixed-d-424f2d4e037f4e618cd389a6e26b53ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:56:02.789Z Cyber-fraud-linked bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed amounts remain in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-2006-appointment-does-not-defeat-old-pension-scheme-eligibility-where-qualifying-serv-21b610c83d77487c871b6785f5887e9a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:52:29.411Z Post-2006 appointment does not defeat Old Pension Scheme eligibility where qualifying service or recruitment commenced before the prescribed cutoff. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-407-transfer-requires-a-present-objective-and-well-substantiated-apprehension-of-a-6df49fdc4a0f4f7da1bbb6ecbf71690e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:52:23.977Z Section 407 transfer requires a present, objective, and well-substantiated apprehension of an unfair trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquitted-accused-cannot-be-summoned-for-a-fresh-trial-merely-on-the-basis-of-re-investiga-b60a2f79a91348f1968a4dda77fd3b1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:52:22.112Z Acquitted accused cannot be summoned for a fresh trial merely on the basis of re-investigation, Punjab and Haryana HC holds https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-on-solatium-when-not-expressly-awarded-is-payable-only-from-19-september-2001-1a4255c0367740609cbbe3988fe414c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:52:19.480Z Interest on solatium, when not expressly awarded, is payable only from 19 September 2001. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-was-granted-on-parity-where-no-distinguishing-role-was-shown-edbef84918534e11b7710bf56972a255/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:52:18.922Z Regular bail was granted on parity where no distinguishing role was shown. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-reopen-factual-findings-or-entertain-unsubstantiated-new-pleas-d270b58a657241d1bd0cd0ef9c017c70/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:48:47.732Z Review jurisdiction cannot reopen factual findings or entertain unsubstantiated new pleas. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-2003-standing-order-conferred-no-entitlement-to-out-of-turn-promotion-in-delhi-police-508471e1f5db4d2bbf889e76fe97423e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:48:46.627Z The 2003 Standing Order conferred no entitlement to out-of-turn promotion in Delhi Police. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-raises-compensation-to-55-6-lakh-for-amputee-labourer-including-future-pr-05e253badc32437e9dcfce99aa35288d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:48:45.707Z Delhi High Court raises compensation to ₹55.6 lakh for amputee labourer, including future prosthetic-limb replacements and maintenance https://lawlens.in/stories/a-consortium-bid-cannot-be-rejected-for-a-non-lead-members-bank-guarantee-absent-an-expres-989b139058874ec28de40702d6d6fb10/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:46:40.199Z A consortium bid cannot be rejected for a non-lead member’s bank guarantee absent an express tender condition. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-the-prevention-of-corruption-act-requires-proof-of-demand-and-acceptance-472cc2f288de46ff9b55101f9b520b48/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:40:23.299Z Conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act requires proof of demand and acceptance; mere recovery is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-section-304-part-ii-upheld-on-corroborated-circumstantial-and-medical-evi-2dc359b3d1e943b3972dc897577ea879/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:40:04.891Z Conviction under Section 304 Part II upheld on corroborated circumstantial and medical evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/simple-injuries-without-requisite-intention-or-knowledge-do-not-sustain-conviction-under-s-c5c1563cf0e94f8a96b148c11b2ae244/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:40:03.464Z Simple injuries without requisite intention or knowledge do not sustain conviction under Section 307 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-reforms-tribunal-must-consider-ad-interim-injunction-prayers-and-may-grant-protection-ba86ee2acbbc447a8ebcf87fca9f0a84/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:38:31.031Z Land Reforms Tribunal must consider ad interim injunction prayers and may grant protection absent respondents. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-factual-charges-cannot-sustain-minor-penalties-without-inquiry-and-disclosure-of-19e5b13ebf3e42f99e4ee3955ece3d76/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:37:57.903Z Disputed factual charges cannot sustain minor penalties without inquiry and disclosure of relied-upon material. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-demerger-compassionate-appointees-are-entitled-only-to-the-lower-division-clerk-pay-s-6f747a38e21a4730987b25463e2ef3df/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:36:36.626Z Post-demerger compassionate appointees are entitled only to the Lower Division Clerk pay scale. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-ocular-attribution-cannot-sustain-conviction-when-contradicted-by-medical-and-phy-facdd9d0bde843cb924c5db3a479d5c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:36:34.042Z Specific ocular attribution cannot sustain conviction when contradicted by medical and physical evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/murder-conviction-cannot-stand-where-death-and-identity-remain-unproved-amid-unreliable-ev-91c0c401f1d84c4382a879dcadec5e57/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:36:32.074Z Murder conviction cannot stand where death and identity remain unproved amid unreliable evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-pass-a-departmental-examination-cannot-postpone-acp-macp-financial-upgradation-b9dd4a6c887d41eb99f68bc15416bc09/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:36:26.312Z Failure to pass a departmental examination cannot postpone ACP/MACP financial upgradation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unfinalised-cpf-option-cannot-defeat-an-employees-claim-for-gpf-cum-pension-cum-gratuit-b094728343254bf5baaf3358b7d7acca/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:36:24.354Z An unfinalised CPF option cannot defeat an employee’s claim for GPF-cum-pension-cum-gratuity benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/regularization-claims-must-be-decided-through-a-reasoned-speaking-order-after-hearing-the-d295f77a416e4871b8c1f35136cea94c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:36:20.007Z Regularization claims must be decided through a reasoned, speaking order after hearing the claimant. https://lawlens.in/stories/panchayat-shiksha-mitra-serving-on-1-july-2006-is-absorbed-as-panchayat-teacher-8519fc133b7b4c2e848e5e1019ac966b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:36:19.308Z Panchayat Shiksha Mitra serving on 1 July 2006 is absorbed as Panchayat Teacher. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-seek-scrutiny-within-the-prescribed-period-bars-belated-challenge-to-examinatio-93fd6249bb454b8bb5eb0e143e478789/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:36:17.932Z Failure to seek scrutiny within the prescribed period bars belated challenge to examination marks. https://lawlens.in/stories/prosecution-for-foreign-liquor-possession-before-prohibition-notification-cannot-withstand-f2a1d4fed40b4eceb827c2b237ec05fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:36:14.024Z Prosecution for foreign-liquor possession before prohibition notification cannot withstand Article 20’s non-retrospectivity bar. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-unexplained-adjudication-delay-violates-section-73-4b-b-and-vitiates-the-tax-or-651cacf58f2343bf95b4fa33c4de1698/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:36:02.489Z Inordinate, unexplained adjudication delay violates Section 73(4B)(b) and vitiates the tax order. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-one-similar-antecedent-given-joint-recovery-completed-investi-e1e965ec24f9482db6bfe51ef7a90a9c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:27:32.520Z Regular bail granted despite one similar antecedent, given joint recovery, completed investigation, and parity with a bailed co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-after-investigation-concluded-and-the-charge-sheet-was-file-5474b4261b7349faa4711ec6bbbf0812/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:27:31.810Z Regular bail granted on parity after investigation concluded and the charge-sheet was filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-expunges-the-uma-devi-reference-directing-authorities-to-decide-the-matter-in-light-8af9fbf9c69245ba864d0e255ebc885a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:27:30.082Z Court expunges the Uma Devi reference, directing authorities to decide the matter in light of the State’s paragraph 8 reply. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-injuries-are-simple-the-accused-has-no-antecedents-and-the-7d0feb4772ec4d1dac225f31ee0579b5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:27:27.798Z Regular bail is warranted where injuries are simple, the accused has no antecedents, and the charge-sheet is filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-based-on-an-incomplete-circumstantial-chain-cannot-stand-where-last-seen-eviden-9baeef964c204533914335d41b0414bd/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:26:16.943Z Conviction based on an incomplete circumstantial chain cannot stand where last-seen evidence is hearsay. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-teachers-promotion-claims-in-accordance-with-settled-equivalence-a-666f5593de5c4609814d969734952030/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:26:04.628Z Authorities must decide teachers’ promotion claims in accordance with settled equivalence and seniority rulings. https://lawlens.in/stories/stale-service-claims-filed-after-prolonged-unexplained-delay-are-barred-by-laches-aa7a7b125ac2480ab0df3b51d2feb2d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:26:02.942Z Stale service claims filed after prolonged unexplained delay are barred by laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-convictions-upheld-in-revision-sentences-reduced-to-the-period-already-undergon-b31f3cea41bb4477ac368c146dd1499f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:26:02.375Z Concurrent convictions upheld in revision; sentences reduced to the period already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/head-on-collision-does-not-establish-contributory-negligence-absent-cogent-evidence-of-the-30cfc4f4e7c8405691aefa27ee5bdafb/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:24:33.851Z Head-on collision does not establish contributory negligence absent cogent evidence of the claimant’s failure to exercise reasonable care. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-reflect-the-claimants-vocation-and-earning-impact-not-physical-09023f2b764d4284bd5005d6cc0fa1be/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:24:31.739Z Functional disability must reflect the claimant’s vocation and earning impact, not physical disability alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-payment-of-foreign-travel-tax-is-not-non-payment-penalty-cannot-be-imposed-automat-fd204609863b41f6b0118cbfc26070f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:23:59.227Z Delayed payment of Foreign Travel Tax is not “non-payment”; penalty cannot be imposed automatically, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-proceedings-based-solely-on-portal-uploaded-notices-without-separate-intimation-violat-f76bc7dd71cc4470a33b139a997fb95c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:18:02.882Z GST proceedings based solely on portal-uploaded notices without separate intimation violate natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/pendency-of-a-civil-suit-does-not-bar-section-23-inquiry-into-construction-legality-058bd7170afd4bd99a1461b9b72cdf16/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:18:00.322Z Pendency of a civil suit does not bar Section 23 inquiry into construction legality. https://lawlens.in/stories/uploading-a-gst-show-cause-notice-only-under-additional-notices-and-orders-violates-natura-f469126af0c14b21865198214d45d4cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:42.860Z Uploading a GST show-cause notice only under “Additional Notices and Orders” violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/surrogacy-age-limits-are-constitutionally-valid-and-assessed-on-the-date-of-eligibility-ce-099f65ad615c4552812a0e40ea5877c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:41.175Z Surrogacy age limits are constitutionally valid and assessed on the date of eligibility certification. https://lawlens.in/stories/upon-failure-of-contractual-dispute-resolution-the-court-appointed-a-sole-arbitrator-under-06cdcfcac3254e438d825d2e0ae01211/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:30.490Z Upon failure of contractual dispute resolution, the Court appointed a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6). https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-proceedings-based-solely-on-notices-uploaded-under-additional-notices-and-orders-viola-41387afd8672450ca8b26df529e170fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:28.382Z GST proceedings based solely on notices uploaded under “Additional Notices and Orders” violate natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-bail-application-rejected-absent-changed-circumstances-where-the-applicants-distinc-67b2e12594e2460cb871820ac5f7fe21/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:28.150Z Second bail application rejected absent changed circumstances where the applicant’s distinct role defeats parity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-82-crpc-proclamation-is-invalid-without-recorded-satisfaction-and-specified-appe-18ad8d8d77de4721935d3765e43da294/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:20.734Z A Section 82 CrPC proclamation is invalid without recorded satisfaction and specified appearance time and place. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-under-section-37-where-commercial-quantity-ganja-recovery-and-prior-ndps-antec-e8102f2df9424cb7a19746035bef5e06/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:17:05.635Z Bail denied under Section 37 where commercial-quantity ganja recovery and prior NDPS antecedent established prima facie involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pendency-justified-reducing-the-section-354-ipc-sentence-to-the-period-already-u-809f9860cdab407ca6e649c932450092/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:15:39.359Z Prolonged pendency justified reducing the Section 354 IPC sentence to the period already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/upon-failure-to-nominate-an-arbitrator-the-court-appoints-a-sole-arbitrator-under-section-5800b66214274a5683401c9f87c99b89/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:14:05.881Z Upon failure to nominate an arbitrator, the Court appoints a sole arbitrator under Section 11(6) by consensus. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-alleged-ndps-contraband-was-below-commercial-quantity-and-trial-ea498c65b8ec4bcb9a7f0fb6e6aca934/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:14:03.556Z Regular bail granted where alleged NDPS contraband was below commercial quantity and trial would likely be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-aggregate-contraband-recovery-and-allegations-of-organized-criminal-acti-23bbf702118140c899ca4f3e342fdde3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:14:02.116Z Bail denied where aggregate contraband recovery and allegations of organized criminal activity indicated serious NDPS involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-bail-application-is-untenable-absent-changed-circumstances-or-a-new-ground-warranti-1df6745ba5f24aaa8b5f3187bb70f735/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:14:00.124Z Second bail application is untenable absent changed circumstances or a new ground warranting reconsideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-complainant-had-no-objection-the-accused-lacked-antecedents-afbd13786d124e889a7571e79c25382a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:13:58.581Z Regular bail granted where the complainant had no objection, the accused lacked antecedents, and trial would be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-situated-co-accused-had-already-been-enlarg-eff988143edc4f018e9e4d14b321dace/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:13:56.381Z Regular bail granted on parity where similarly situated co-accused had already been enlarged on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-custody-was-prolonged-and-the-accused-ha-dab47783a6c144abaaf6c0adc7970b4e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:13:43.296Z Regular bail granted where charge-sheet was filed, custody was prolonged, and the accused had no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-land-fraud-allegations-arise-from-a-civil-dispute-with-chargesh-e76e4e431efa4ec1b349bb11e53a9e13/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:13:40.753Z Regular bail granted where land-fraud allegations arise from a civil dispute, with chargesheet filed and no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-may-be-denied-where-repeated-criminal-antecedents-and-prior-bail-misuse-estab-82a3f610e85a4e23937b481f81b7437c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:51.824Z Regular bail may be denied where repeated criminal antecedents and prior bail misuse establish habitual offending. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-co-accused-were-enlarged-and-trial-was-likely-to-be-p-d86bb5202e364d9eb6a94440457ddca7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:32.279Z Regular bail granted on parity where co-accused were enlarged and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-injuries-are-simple-the-charge-sheet-is-filed-and-accused-have-ec9112a22f484905917e8e0754ef4e4b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:30.711Z Regular bail granted where injuries are simple, the charge-sheet is filed, and accused have no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-criminal-antecedents-considering-custody-period-charge-sheet-5216703a5f344984b840a289ae1a0138/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:30.277Z Regular bail granted despite criminal antecedents, considering custody period, charge-sheet filing, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-criminal-antecedents-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-and-trial-w-850c5f70363c494994554c8165e944cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:29.687Z Regular bail granted despite criminal antecedents where charge-sheet was filed and trial was likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-after-charge-sheet-filing-when-custody-continues-and-trial-concl-0ccddeb64cc148e593d7fc21c73ce221/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:29.658Z Regular bail is warranted after charge-sheet filing when custody continues and trial conclusion is delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-no-antecedents-existed-and-trial-was-lik-529a0c4872c04d75a46290263b6b38b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:29.653Z Regular bail granted where charge-sheet was filed, no antecedents existed, and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-a-majors-relationship-appeared-consensual-and-trial-would-take-consider-e5682e20088a4560822023cf832def5f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:09:28.995Z Bail granted where a major’s relationship appeared consensual and trial would take considerable time. https://lawlens.in/stories/maternity-leave-cannot-cost-women-their-role-or-promotion-delhi-hc-rules-centre-directed-t-bbe03b2037ff42aba115bf10b4a7f1f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:07:51.280Z Maternity leave cannot cost women their role or promotion, Delhi HC rules; Centre directed to frame safeguards for workplace reintegration https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-and-back-wages-may-be-substituted-with-lump-sum-compensation-after-superannu-c885cb6295af45cd968aceb256043076/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:07:38.520Z Reinstatement and back wages may be substituted with lump-sum compensation after superannuation and prolonged litigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-territorial-jurisdiction-objections-fail-absent-timely-challenge-and-consequent-ec4b05bc3fb94b7a9e0b5efa709c23d6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:07:19.804Z Appellate territorial-jurisdiction objections fail absent timely challenge and consequent failure of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-adjudication-order-quashed-where-show-cause-notice-was-uploaded-without-effective-inti-2bb5c3ab141d46728ccc02022a0e6a32/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:48.685Z GST adjudication order quashed where show-cause notice was uploaded without effective intimation, violating natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-proceedings-based-solely-on-notices-uploaded-under-additional-notices-and-orders-viola-18a4c6ac34de4c78aea16c6363f4e2f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:43.647Z GST proceedings based solely on notices uploaded under “Additional Notices and Orders” violate natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/procedural-defects-in-disciplinary-proceedings-require-continuation-from-the-stage-of-defe-3ef28b85330c4d948147551f4573dd35/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:13.246Z Procedural defects in disciplinary proceedings require continuation from the stage of defect, not quashing of proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/inspectors-and-superintendents-are-entitled-to-revised-pay-notionally-from-1-1-1996-with-m-3e6ead698eb14690a156414f5fc9ebed/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:08.024Z Inspectors and Superintendents are entitled to revised pay notionally from 1.1.1996, with monetary benefits from 21.4.2004. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-reconsider-a-widows-transfer-representation-under-policy-by-reasoned-orde-d3538a5c0e9349a5b5b53f4f68d35ce9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:07.641Z Authorities must reconsider a widow’s transfer representation under policy by reasoned order, maintaining status quo meanwhile. https://lawlens.in/stories/allowance-under-rule-9-a-requires-100-disability-a-50-disability-claimant-is-ineligible-4c4ec1f6f8c241e58fa26ec48da5acc0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:06.322Z Allowance under Rule 9-A requires 100% disability; a 50% disability claimant is ineligible. https://lawlens.in/stories/successive-representations-and-recurring-pension-claims-cannot-revive-stale-claims-or-just-ee203c0106224586918809c7ce999725/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:02.912Z Successive representations and recurring pension claims cannot revive stale claims or justify extraordinary delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-inquiry-must-conclude-within-four-months-after-affording-cross-examination-an-9b303ada4a884169961352b3a9a59062/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:02.908Z Departmental inquiry must conclude within four months after affording cross-examination and relevant defence evidence opportunities. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-petition-closed-after-implementation-of-the-tribunals-order-and-release-of-applic-8ce48e0fdf11417e835586f515f3ed2e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T12:06:00.013Z Contempt petition closed after implementation of the Tribunal’s order and release of applicants’ GPF numbers. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-proof-of-demand-and-acceptance-recovery-of-tainted-currency-cannot-sustain-convict-91d24c9383dc4349bd38dcab7078d9dd/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:57:36.030Z Without proof of demand and acceptance, recovery of tainted currency cannot sustain conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/tractor-insurer-remains-liable-for-accidents-caused-through-an-attached-uninsured-or-unreg-af1502861d00419f9e06fe25fa225b7b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:56:09.832Z Tractor insurer remains liable for accidents caused through an attached uninsured or unregistered trailer. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-366-ipc-conviction-requires-proof-of-abduction-by-force-or-specific-deceitful-mean-3d3ef907ba7b470cba155ed31f71f35d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:46:38.212Z Section 366 IPC conviction requires proof of abduction by force or specific deceitful means. https://lawlens.in/stories/pendency-of-conviction-revision-does-not-bar-conditional-release-of-deposited-compensation-8cb3dbf1b1a04a6cadb47a2f50d73cc9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:46:36.928Z Pendency of conviction revision does not bar conditional release of deposited compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cannot-be-cancelled-absent-cogent-overwhelming-circumstances-or-supervening-events-ba74be24ee354684ab59b661f359b73b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:46:35.823Z Bail cannot be cancelled absent cogent, overwhelming circumstances or supervening events. https://lawlens.in/stories/agricultural-facilities-alone-do-not-establish-conscious-possession-or-intentional-partici-00274b3da5564d049a22c8283b6a30f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:38:43.575Z Agricultural facilities alone do not establish conscious possession or intentional participation in illicit opium cultivation; bail granted. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-amendments-drastically-altering-a-defence-from-succession-to-oral-gift-warrant-rej-f4f8047d2f804be49fa83140e61db6c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:34:09.459Z Belated amendments drastically altering a defence from succession to oral gift warrant rejection after evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-considering-advanced-age-and-medically-supported-ailments-withou-89c137a9ac9b48d3baa613f7fa94ce72/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:33:53.927Z Anticipatory bail granted considering advanced age and medically supported ailments, without commenting on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-investigation-is-complete-custody-is-prolonged-and-trial-is-likely-to-b-4b2d4bd0a5584130ad2a8a004112c4ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:33:12.379Z Bail granted where investigation is complete, custody is prolonged, and trial is likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-justified-where-injuries-are-simple-the-complainant-has-no-objection-and-t-a8c5ce35490d44678018ac1d5e8ccec2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:55.943Z Regular bail is justified where injuries are simple, the complainant has no objection, and trial is likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-absent-fir-nomination-incriminating-recovery-criminal-antecedents-and-49412847701447d19ba5783386029c33/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:31.512Z Regular bail granted absent FIR nomination, incriminating recovery, criminal antecedents, and with prolonged trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-to-five-accused-after-charge-sheet-filing-and-complainants-no-objecti-cc83542a2e27489f8bf47f15ea68f4f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:29.916Z Regular bail granted to five accused after charge-sheet filing and complainant’s no-objection. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-parity-is-unavailable-where-the-applicants-specific-overt-act-materially-distinguishe-1a7e7cf19d6f4374ad5299741170372d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:28.489Z Bail parity is unavailable where the applicant’s specific overt act materially distinguishes his role. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-is-warranted-on-parity-where-co-accused-are-similarly-placed-and-investigation-is-com-b1913c4802f34f13bf4126a2ab936536/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:28.278Z Bail is warranted on parity where co-accused are similarly placed and investigation is complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-allegations-in-a-co-accuseds-memorandum-justified-denying-bail-for-a-commercial-q-9c0632e4db1647f091d023b3ecf999c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:25.646Z Specific allegations in a co-accused’s memorandum justified denying bail for a commercial-quantity NDPS offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-despite-substantial-alleged-misappropriation-given-273177154f3249d493882cdb75ae453a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:23.361Z Bail granted after charge-sheet filing despite substantial alleged misappropriation, given no criminal antecedents and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-the-charge-sheet-is-filed-antecedents-are-absent-and-co-ac-70238f575bd04b38a6d3c5f93da9e266/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:32:08.263Z Regular bail is warranted where the charge-sheet is filed, antecedents are absent, and co-accused have secured bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-changed-circumstances-reduced-criminal-antecedents-charge-sheet-filing-8d74528a09da498b92f9e36ef58d8560/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:31:52.426Z Bail granted after changed circumstances reduced criminal antecedents, charge-sheet filing, and prolonged custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-considering-absence-of-criminal-antecedents-custodial-detention-and-l-df3c64784d784e048b615365d1655361/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:48.508Z Regular bail granted considering absence of criminal antecedents, custodial detention, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-prolonged-custody-and-likely-trial-de-3ad3f390c5a44151a938af60df8361e2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:47.595Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing where prolonged custody and likely trial delay outweighed limited criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-the-accused-lacks-antecedents-chargesheet-is-filed-and-tri-2471c3b9337c44609f006ef5940abf27/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:47.243Z Regular bail is warranted where the accused lacks antecedents, chargesheet is filed, and trial delay is likely. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-was-denied-under-section-37-ndps-act-after-finding-the-seized-contraband-exceeded-com-0c22da00f6c84d5b81b33ca19dca3f1d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:45.739Z Bail was denied under Section 37 NDPS Act after finding the seized contraband exceeded commercial quantity. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-custody-continued-and-trial-was-likely-t-b330d10f27894d199cba5731198783e1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:45.526Z Regular bail granted where charge-sheet was filed, custody continued, and trial was likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-accused-has-no-antecedents-charge-sheet-is-filed-and-trial-may-be-p-6a90b67e4c1f4f6d9974ed55ac06fea4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:44.204Z Bail granted where the accused has no antecedents, charge-sheet is filed, and trial may be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-warranted-where-suicide-videos-neither-named-the-accused-nor-attributed-assault-along-01f689ca64d54a0da2da93debcb2080f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:44.192Z Bail warranted where suicide videos neither named the accused nor attributed assault, alongside custody and no antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-under-section-34-2-excise-act-despite-four-antecedents-with-only-one-27b577495e334675909bc9e6d2baac8a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:42.790Z Regular bail granted under Section 34(2) Excise Act despite four antecedents, with only one pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-custodial-interrogation-was-complete-def683eafc064d77b375878276a5bedf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:41.594Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing where custodial interrogation was complete and trial likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-chargesheet-was-filed-custody-was-prolonged-and-nearly-all-antecedents-532392a7f0294344b0948e1651d253ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:28:41.591Z Bail granted where chargesheet was filed, custody was prolonged, and nearly all antecedents ended in acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-must-release-fssai-cleared-food-imports-without-insisting-on-a-bank-guarantee-12ee09a4bf2f425883789e3f7393f850/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:14:56.442Z Customs must release FSSAI-cleared food imports without insisting on a bank guarantee. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-section-307-ipc-cannot-stand-where-prosecution-evidence-is-unreliable-and-68b6da4c59cd4716b833dc9f5339048d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:09:22.290Z Conviction under Section 307 IPC cannot stand where prosecution evidence is unreliable and injury documentation is doubtful. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-cannot-stand-where-inconsistent-eyewitness-testimony-lacks-medical-and-independ-e380e33e4bd840f9b555f4584d0fdab9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:09:19.161Z Conviction cannot stand where inconsistent eyewitness testimony lacks medical and independent corroboration. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-authorities-cannot-reject-technically-eligible-bids-on-hypertechnical-authorization-7cf70a9a53e14a7bb52e775e99f3c62d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:06:36.724Z Tender authorities cannot reject technically eligible bids on hypertechnical authorization objections without seeking clarification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-borrower-cannot-belatedly-invoke-msme-protections-in-subsequent-litigation-after-omittin-a515d97657be4951a3324cf6d9ef3e2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:06:23.887Z A borrower cannot belatedly invoke MSME protections in subsequent litigation after omitting them earlier. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-court-cannot-overturn-an-acquittal-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonably-22e0bea37c7b43cb88b646e183810019/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T11:06:03.524Z An appellate court cannot overturn an acquittal where the trial court’s view is reasonably possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/sail-must-let-msme-bidder-match-l1-price-after-gem-failed-to-enable-purchase-preference-ca-d3755182ff2e405d9df54242d6a4f467/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:56:35.452Z SAIL must let MSME bidder match L1 price after GeM failed to enable purchase preference, Calcutta HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-resolution-professional-may-reject-a-provisionally-admitted-claim-upon-verification-wher-a88164ec72c049ba8c791ca73a981e94/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:54:41.639Z A Resolution Professional may reject a provisionally admitted claim upon verification where the underlying financial debt remains unproven. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-finding-of-malingering-requires-clear-cogent-and-unambiguous-medical-evidence-cceb7a3c818d4b65bebebcb59b5f7b08/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:54:16.049Z A finding of malingering requires clear, cogent, and unambiguous medical evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-suspension-without-departmental-chargesheet-cannot-continue-solely-because-crimi-497b295ad30c45f19c45df3691f94c5d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:54:03.207Z Prolonged suspension without departmental chargesheet cannot continue solely because criminal proceedings remain pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/separately-priced-transportation-cannot-be-taxed-on-the-entire-consideration-as-cargo-hand-62fd0869f530425598b218238a898993/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:57.749Z Separately priced transportation cannot be taxed on the entire consideration as cargo handling service. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-gpf-cum-pension-claims-must-be-decided-under-precedent-subject-to-the-supreme-co-7164e962d7fc4a9683fba46e45c2b451/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:52.860Z Employees’ GPF-cum-Pension claims must be decided under precedent, subject to the Supreme Court’s final outcome. https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-is-unavailable-for-works-contract-services-used-to-construct-or-set-up-offic-7a9b8febaf55422abd3f0e7f977a3cc8/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:52.522Z CENVAT credit is unavailable for works contract services used to construct or set up office premises. https://lawlens.in/stories/below-cost-prices-under-buyback-arrangements-cannot-constitute-transaction-value-valuation-7232aa3b7fd14f50be16f23ec7b7789f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:51.810Z Below-cost prices under buyback arrangements cannot constitute transaction value; valuation must reflect CAS-4 cost. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2012-service-tax-demands-fail-without-establishing-the-applicable-taxable-service-cate-be8758c6451c49c8b2b1d6d21f1db243/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:50.378Z Pre-2012 service tax demands fail without establishing the applicable taxable-service category. https://lawlens.in/stories/refund-for-sez-authorised-operations-cannot-be-denied-solely-for-breaching-a-notifications-b99d585dbf60472cabafbd8e1e00fc26/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:52:25.420Z Refund for SEZ-authorised operations cannot be denied solely for breaching a notification’s procedural limitation period. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-high-speed-does-not-establish-rash-or-negligent-driving-under-sections-279-and-304a-i-c2226783ef1c483b90017b96d0b44e3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:50:01.752Z Mere high speed does not establish rash or negligent driving under Sections 279 and 304A IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-able-bodied-fathers-unemployment-does-not-absolve-him-of-his-statutory-duty-to-maintain-bbd8851cb4a84f42bc7ae88fbab6874c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:47:06.085Z An able-bodied father’s unemployment does not absolve him of his statutory duty to maintain his minor child. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-260a-2a-permits-condonation-of-delay-upon-sufficient-cause-absent-express-statutor-39fadc2c531340c9a0a1225bc1a72c30/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:47:01.017Z Section 260A(2A) permits condonation of delay upon sufficient cause absent express statutory exclusion. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-stays-police-constables-disciplinary-proceedings-to-protect-defence-in-p-d59dba5d037648c4957e32085bdad31c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:46:19.817Z Madras High Court stays police constable’s disciplinary proceedings to protect defence in pending murder trial https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-retrospective-promotion-without-officiating-the-post-does-not-confer-consequentia-09d73f4614f949249002c790a0734e8d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:46:18.394Z Notional retrospective promotion without officiating the post does not confer consequential monetary benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-9-interim-protection-is-unwarranted-where-mortgage-security-exists-and-sarfaesi-pr-4b3a7f5988b94cd4987155a8034956b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:39:20.650Z Section 9 interim protection is unwarranted where mortgage security exists and SARFAESI proceedings remain pending before the DRT. https://lawlens.in/stories/limitation-for-appointing-an-arbitrator-begins-only-after-the-contractual-dispute-resoluti-7d8e3b36438b4ac891573e7aaa7825ae/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:39:18.293Z Limitation for appointing an arbitrator begins only after the contractual dispute-resolution mechanism is exhausted. https://lawlens.in/stories/sentence-suspended-pending-appeal-where-evidence-raised-substantial-doubt-regarding-the-vi-5a5e9faba2244e7a8f4c2729a2ba5385/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:37:27.770Z Sentence suspended pending appeal where evidence raised substantial doubt regarding the victim’s age and alleged kidnapping. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-anticipated-appellate-delay-justified-suspending-the-convicts-09fb955266014147a1fe3808cb996d50/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:26:24.618Z Prolonged incarceration and anticipated appellate delay justified suspending the convict’s sentence pending appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-contradictions-coupled-with-non-examination-of-spot-witnesses-rendered-the-ndps-p-202ecd736210478f8f566f17c68d2771/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:26:21.545Z Material contradictions coupled with non-examination of spot witnesses rendered the NDPS prosecution unreliable. https://lawlens.in/stories/prescriptive-easement-of-way-fails-without-specific-pleadings-identifying-its-ingress-egre-af2986b06a534ced822ba7ee2f6c7e54/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:16:27.553Z Prescriptive easement of way fails without specific pleadings identifying its ingress, egress, direction, and width. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-arising-from-commercial-tenancies-fall-within-commercial-courts-act-jurisdiction-09e8105533ea4f27ab0bc11e3111e484/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:06:33.037Z Disputes arising from commercial tenancies fall within Commercial Courts Act jurisdiction, excluding ordinary civil courts. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-does-not-override-uapa-bail-restrictions-where-prima-facie-serious-c0f5c434daf744cabba9fdce0835a99e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:06:06.809Z Prolonged incarceration does not override UAPA bail restrictions where prima facie serious charges carry life imprisonment. https://lawlens.in/stories/plea-by-four-men-linked-to-3-9-lakh-hidden-in-turbans-and-rectums-dismissed-over-alleged-d-6275c92682824370bec4e665c3b532f1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:06:00.636Z Plea by four men linked to €3.9 lakh hidden in turbans and rectums dismissed over alleged denial of hearing https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-bypass-the-statutory-gst-appeal-for-disputed-adjudicatory-finding-7df9a06653f7470d827cec700d94950e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:04:22.275Z Writ jurisdiction cannot bypass the statutory GST appeal for disputed adjudicatory findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/reliance-on-oral-evidence-under-cblr-regulation-17-requires-witness-examination-and-cross-f646f892344d4ae5848bab2b85dac934/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T10:01:22.333Z Reliance on oral evidence under CBLR Regulation 17 requires witness examination and cross-examination; procedural defects warrant remand. https://lawlens.in/stories/joint-parenting-cannot-be-imposed-without-a-meaningful-hearing-strict-50-50-custody-may-ha-95b02a812729432b81210520e5e03b2d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:56:23.135Z Joint parenting cannot be imposed without a meaningful hearing; strict 50:50 custody may harm a child, says Bombay High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/kerala-high-court-kissing-a-childs-penis-amounts-to-penetrative-sexual-assault-under-pocso-3ca91a9dc6194b8a951c7289932da99e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:55:50.699Z Kerala High Court: Kissing a child’s penis amounts to penetrative sexual assault under POCSO; 20-year sentence upheld https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-orders-nimmagadda-prasad-and-related-entities-to-furnish-200-crore-additiona-81d64df98b10462f94162ac1bb53ac63/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:49:10.523Z Supreme Court orders Nimmagadda Prasad and related entities to furnish ₹200 crore additional security in RAKIA’s ₹950-crore foreign decree case https://lawlens.in/stories/closure-of-prosecution-evidence-is-improper-before-securing-vital-medical-and-investigatin-b3cd770ad0304bf0b0068651fa217f9f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:46:34.318Z Closure of prosecution evidence is improper before securing vital medical and investigating witnesses. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-304b-applies-to-unnatural-deaths-within-seven-years-following-dowry-related-cruelt-d06f36b3eb71432eb3669caede68c532/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:38:47.748Z Section 304B applies to unnatural deaths within seven years following dowry-related cruelty, regardless of homicidal or suicidal classification. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-has-no-right-to-remain-posted-indefinitely-at-one-station-7165d8c45b6c4079a61c56eb3aaf58c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:29.470Z An employee has no right to remain posted indefinitely at one station. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-bars-retrospective-promotion-and-consequential-pensionary-claims-625c741674ed4e499c4f9c30b84f267d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:29.376Z Unexplained delay bars retrospective promotion and consequential pensionary claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/medically-de-categorized-railway-employees-must-be-accommodated-in-posts-carrying-equivale-e1732449846d4516be6a110d9c51e9f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:23.978Z Medically de-categorized railway employees must be accommodated in posts carrying equivalent grade pay. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-direct-one-time-age-relaxation-where-recruitment-rules-and-policy-provide-no-eac1bf3408034ffd9542854f6b94299b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:23.934Z Courts cannot direct one-time age relaxation where recruitment rules and policy provide none. https://lawlens.in/stories/retrospective-regularisation-cannot-be-granted-for-a-post-the-applicant-was-never-appointe-914b52827e8841468e4422e04fcb21d1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:21.220Z Retrospective regularisation cannot be granted for a post the applicant was never appointed to hold. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-after-criminal-custody-does-not-entitle-a-gds-employee-to-full-trca-for-the-put-8c715662dbbc40f2b9e0aed2663fb9a3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:37:11.021Z Acquittal after criminal custody does not entitle a GDS employee to full TRCA for the put-off-duty period. https://lawlens.in/stories/commercial-nature-and-civil-remedy-do-not-bar-prosecution-where-fir-discloses-prima-facie-8e1fca21ac7d4f57bc7a6ecfa6f4df0d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:30:02.107Z Commercial nature and civil remedy do not bar prosecution where FIR discloses prima facie cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-45-a-cannot-raise-esi-contribution-demands-where-records-were-furnished-and-inspec-ba959af00ba1490fbeeefdc79799ad32/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:29:57.331Z Section 45-A cannot raise ESI contribution demands where records were furnished and inspected; Section 75 proceedings are required. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-accused-entitled-to-default-bail-when-extension-of-ndps-inve-f90aedd8002b4afe84164cc66cd0d4a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:29:41.829Z Punjab and Haryana High Court: Accused entitled to default bail when extension of NDPS investigation was granted without notice or hearing https://lawlens.in/stories/at-the-charge-stage-strong-suspicion-suffices-courts-must-not-conclusively-assess-uapa-ing-a1825be86a594dd7bce97149fb0f5b1f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:29:15.363Z At the charge stage, strong suspicion suffices; courts must not conclusively assess UAPA ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-government-directed-to-pay-former-advocate-general-78-65-lakh-for-supreme-court-appeara-62c0c25345324edba19f3d52d250d344/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:14:53.840Z MP government directed to pay former Advocate General ₹78.65 lakh for Supreme Court appearances; Delhi HC rejects “disputed facts” defence https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-assembly-of-armed-persons-does-not-establish-section-402-ipc-without-proof-of-dacoity-667d745d13c443d89b1cb2c82db400af/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:10:20.379Z Mere assembly of armed persons does not establish Section 402 IPC without proof of dacoity’s purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-discharge-application-requires-reasoned-prima-facie-assessment-cognizance-alone-cannot-j-e34599591dc04751b5da44c20ea0556d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:10:09.647Z A discharge application requires reasoned prima facie assessment; cognizance alone cannot justify rejection. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-upholds-c-dots-sole-nationwide-role-in-indias-emergency-cell-broadcast-al-f4da6e8ff61547c7ac0c0c8affd8b074/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T09:07:52.450Z Delhi High Court upholds C-DOT’s sole nationwide role in India’s emergency cell-broadcast alert system, holding nomination permissible under GFR Rule 204 https://lawlens.in/stories/life-sentences-upheld-in-murder-case-involving-101-injuries-bombay-high-court-rejects-accu-1df46f3d01684398b9d0121226e73152/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:37:33.308Z Life sentences upheld in murder case involving 101 injuries; Bombay High Court rejects accuseds’ alibi evidence https://lawlens.in/stories/non-disclosure-of-a-pending-criminal-case-renders-nomination-acceptance-improper-and-the-e-e0bd1dd4ac9b44f68634fc4f0d8b5afe/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:36:21.923Z Non-disclosure of a pending criminal case renders nomination acceptance improper and the election void. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-placed-co-accused-were-enlarged-and-trial-r-04044691000b4503865076cee1f49f23/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:34:17.734Z Regular bail granted on parity where similarly placed co-accused were enlarged and trial remained incomplete. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-the-chargesheet-is-filed-custody-is-prolonged-and-trial-is-fbc6eabbb847423fbaca8611ee66eb55/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:34:10.368Z Regular bail is warranted where the chargesheet is filed, custody is prolonged, and trial is unlikely to conclude soon. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-an-ndps-case-involving-below-commercial-quantity-contraband-follow-738949d565ff4ac2969fab44494fe653/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:34:06.042Z Regular bail granted in an NDPS case involving below-commercial-quantity contraband, following bail to co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-with-similarly-situated-co-accused-justified-bail-despite-pending-criminal-antecede-c70b611920c64b9f9797a1923dd68b79/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:34:01.918Z Parity with similarly situated co-accused justified bail despite pending criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/petition-dismissed-for-want-of-prosecution-due-to-petitioners-repeated-non-appearance-fb8c9b8a0c754178800fa7d15b1fac3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:32:13.501Z Petition dismissed for want of prosecution due to petitioners’ repeated non-appearance. https://lawlens.in/stories/inflated-1-885-crore-claim-and-unapproved-sez-land-use-plan-lead-nclat-to-set-aside-resolu-b66a21dbd2bd4c648f3f3bfaab8dd25a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:32:09.590Z Inflated ₹1,885-crore claim and unapproved SEZ land-use plan lead NCLAT to set aside resolution plan and order fresh CIRP https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-28-mandates-condonation-of-service-interruption-counting-prior-crpf-service-as-qualif-2bbf5c5897e7412eafe5717a49bd5cef/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:30:11.237Z Rule 28 mandates condonation of service interruption, counting prior CRPF service as qualifying service. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-non-recovery-of-a-railway-ticket-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-a265c011b3364d57a72853d419fb76b9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:28:42.065Z Mere non-recovery of a railway ticket does not negate bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-omnibus-matrimonial-allegations-unsupported-by-specific-instances-warrant-quashing-o-c770e47e82a0440ea3a14a82268173fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:27:03.180Z Vague, omnibus matrimonial allegations unsupported by specific instances warrant quashing of criminal proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-warranted-where-allegations-disclose-neither-dishonest-intent-at-inception-nor-en-ad6e29cc560d443f958d163b2b8824cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:27:00.475Z Quashing warranted where allegations disclose neither dishonest intent at inception nor entrustment of property. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-enhanced-using-reassessed-income-40-future-prospects-and-one-f-53493e9b5cca48dcadadf99ec5c3ace1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:26:55.293Z Motor accident compensation enhanced using reassessed income, 40% future prospects, and one-fourth personal-expense deduction. https://lawlens.in/stories/withdrawal-of-primary-recognition-extinguishes-recognition-granted-for-subsequent-addition-05ddadf3032e48759a7f2315ad38b1eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:26:48.572Z Withdrawal of primary recognition extinguishes recognition granted for subsequent additional intake. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-six-year-delay-does-not-justify-nominal-compensation-2-lakh-was-awarded-in-lieu-of-reins-9b844c9902894831b55d59d49e5a4058/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:25:14.701Z A six-year delay does not justify nominal compensation; ₹2 lakh was awarded in lieu of reinstatement. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-uncommunicated-cancellation-order-cannot-defeat-a-compassionate-appointment-claim-f6ff7d14a76341119eb16213d98700c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:25:13.255Z An uncommunicated cancellation order cannot defeat a compassionate-appointment claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-claims-require-reasoned-reconsideration-complying-with-judicial-c029f48545964ab2883be596ad67c4a4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:25:13.240Z Compassionate appointment claims require reasoned reconsideration complying with judicial directions and addressing alleged parity. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-invoked-to-raise-fresh-contentions-or-seek-rehearing-e0386f051bd4457e8900c76c89357549/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:25:07.764Z Review jurisdiction cannot be invoked to raise fresh contentions or seek rehearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/engineering-services-to-foreign-recipients-remain-exports-incidental-on-site-inspection-do-781f2c55267b4cc486c79dbe18a5c820/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:47.323Z Engineering services to foreign recipients remain exports; incidental on-site inspection does not trigger Rule 4. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-government-owned-subsidiary-is-not-a-governmental-authority-works-contract-services-prov-ec2a842e38134627b74ecb49fe4e92ca/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:46.064Z A government-owned subsidiary is not a governmental authority; works-contract services provided to it remain taxable. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-de-novo-adjudication-must-independently-assess-evidence-and-record-reasoned-findings-348c143b811c433693fd97838900646d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:43.653Z A de novo adjudication must independently assess evidence and record reasoned findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-proportionate-amortised-tooling-cost-attributable-to-manufactured-goods-is-includible-37e2a908fb984c35a3110f25714f08a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:42.246Z Only proportionate amortised tooling cost attributable to manufactured goods is includible in assessable value. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-tax-demand-cannot-rest-on-unverified-attribution-of-identical-pan-receipts-to-mult-e9434446e11a4f4da2f51a8de275b79a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:35.710Z Service tax demand cannot rest on unverified attribution of identical PAN receipts to multiple registrations. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-show-cause-notice-must-identify-the-taxable-service-appellate-authorities-cannot-introdu-371eefcadf6645e1b4ab8a5160623a18/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:24:34.543Z A show cause notice must identify the taxable service; appellate authorities cannot introduce a new classification. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-allocation-to-the-school-education-department-rendered-the-original-posting-cha-43e2299be7774482a799155b350f064f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:15:42.636Z Subsequent allocation to the School Education Department rendered the original posting challenge infructuous. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeal-of-the-1994-gia-order-does-not-bar-claims-sufficiently-crystallised-before-repeal-cb4211ee74df4d7a872708cc4390bb21/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:10:05.532Z Repeal of the 1994 GIA Order does not bar claims sufficiently crystallised before repeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-arising-from-commercial-tenancies-fall-within-commercial-courts-act-jurisdiction-4159f6583e0443adb403090be6d1b195/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T08:06:39.258Z Disputes arising from commercial tenancies fall within Commercial Courts Act jurisdiction; ordinary civil courts lack jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-condones-4-847-day-delay-in-land-acquisition-appeal-but-deni-253cede9380c40699a066cb726c2f3f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:49:04.874Z Punjab and Haryana High Court condones 4,847-day delay in land acquisition appeal, but denies interest and statutory benefits for delayed period https://lawlens.in/stories/persistent-default-in-payment-of-instalments-disentitles-an-allottee-to-writ-relief-agains-c0decf735c4a40f6a8665592837adc70/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:48:52.327Z Persistent default in payment of instalments disentitles an allottee to writ relief against plot resumption. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-17-a-proceedings-and-post-censure-check-periods-cannot-lawfully-bar-consideration-for-3f658a53023a44068c91d2f841309179/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:46:09.401Z Rule 17(a) proceedings and post-censure check periods cannot lawfully bar consideration for promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/remand-to-admit-an-original-disputed-document-is-proper-when-necessary-for-complete-adjudi-38b511b68d3e47be8c9fe1e8ff73457e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:36:36.389Z Remand to admit an original disputed document is proper when necessary for complete adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/omnibus-matrimonial-allegations-without-specific-overt-acts-cannot-sustain-prosecution-of-793a1b344afe410f8ea9a56dc73a677d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:36:05.825Z Omnibus matrimonial allegations without specific overt acts cannot sustain prosecution of relatives. https://lawlens.in/stories/relevant-bank-records-may-justify-witness-recall-under-section-348-bnss-despite-earlier-om-badff3526b43432f8ec3ba4515ac5f18/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:35:56.089Z Relevant Bank Records May Justify Witness Recall Under Section 348 BNSS Despite Earlier Omission https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-overturned-merely-because-another-reasonable-view-of-the-evidence-i-88013995c3fd4412b6255fabb62efa84/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:35:43.307Z An acquittal cannot be overturned merely because another reasonable view of the evidence is possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-was-denied-because-custodial-interrogation-remained-necessary-in-alleged-4ac9b5d743eb47158fa972c5c94388a1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:35:35.478Z Anticipatory bail was denied because custodial interrogation remained necessary in alleged government-fund misappropriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-to-unnamed-woman-with-no-criminal-antecedents-where-co-accused-a-0cd53d4f06734153a207df2a2a09dc74/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:34:28.445Z Anticipatory bail granted to unnamed woman with no criminal antecedents where co-accused already secured bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-follows-parity-where-the-applicants-alleged-role-is-limited-and-co-accus-99c029dc2b914bf193e76a1493177eb0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:34:23.108Z Anticipatory bail follows parity where the applicant’s alleged role is limited and co-accused received bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-on-parity-where-accused-joined-after-the-alleged-fraud-period-d404c6776546487ea1681bd1fce14c20/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:34:22.442Z Anticipatory bail granted on parity where accused joined after the alleged fraud period. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-on-parity-where-the-principal-assault-allegation-concerned-a-co-295b7c2748a04b19828cdd330e5e7a65/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:31:45.333Z Anticipatory bail granted on parity where the principal assault allegation concerned a co-accused already granted bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-in-longstanding-land-dispute-marked-by-prior-counter-complaint-a-412c7e4d2c694653b1bddbb60c3be210/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:31:41.884Z Anticipatory bail granted in longstanding land dispute marked by prior counter-complaint and absence of injuries. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-was-denied-where-serious-upi-fraud-allegations-remained-under-investigat-43fceb021eb64f60810c00a3b5d856d5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:30:50.207Z Anticipatory bail was denied where serious UPI fraud allegations remained under investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-denied-where-serious-misappropriation-allegations-exist-and-investiga-f1d2a551599b4ce5bc13eee0119f8f79/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:30:47.817Z Anticipatory bail is denied where serious misappropriation allegations exist and investigation remains ongoing. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-annual-increment-earned-through-preceding-service-cannot-be-denied-because-retirement-p-ed7aa6a3c4ed4597a4c6c2a9196d9f50/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:29:28.084Z An annual increment earned through preceding service cannot be denied because retirement precedes its due date. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-alleged-forged-domicile-certificate-was-never-used-to-secur-70e88bd0d43642748d8d94d3387d75f8/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:29:25.171Z Regular bail granted where the alleged forged domicile certificate was never used to secure employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-prolonged-custody-filed-charge-sheet-and-anticipated-trial-dela-3a0a0ac56f87450db0f0e1cdf0bb164e/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:29:22.517Z Regular bail granted where prolonged custody, filed charge-sheet, and anticipated trial delay outweigh the alleged offence’s gravity. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-a-retired-class-iii-employee-is-impermissible-absent-fraud-or-d094ac98c7c541d88e4983ac8ac92379/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:29:20.011Z Recovery of excess pay from a retired Class III employee is impermissible absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-restitution-for-a-void-contract-does-not-attract-the-section-69-2-partnership-ba-9a3fa84777eb48cdbc982fd3461b1ba9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:27:57.582Z Statutory restitution for a void contract does not attract the Section 69(2) partnership bar. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-cannot-be-quashed-where-prima-facie-allegations-involve-disputed-facts-requiring-inves-214d5dab78ee4664870ad9fabe6169e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:26:09.719Z FIR cannot be quashed where prima facie allegations involve disputed facts requiring investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-cannot-quash-ndps-proceedings-where-prima-facie-material-raises-disputed-factua-7b5695dcf0f742e082ed106684f24b01/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:26:07.284Z High Court cannot quash NDPS proceedings where prima facie material raises disputed factual issues. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-evidentiary-questions-cannot-justify-quashing-criminal-proceedings-under-inherent-e8521ae083fd49d0be4d3080e53dec77/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:26:04.293Z Disputed evidentiary questions cannot justify quashing criminal proceedings under inherent jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-justified-after-chargesheet-filing-limited-antecedents-and-prolonged-custody-3c557fa33c8649abaed7f110c5eccdff/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:24:12.742Z Regular bail justified after chargesheet filing, limited antecedents, and prolonged custody likely delaying trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-settlement-in-a-financial-property-dispute-justified-grant-of-regular-bail-feb9c895fa1b4ce4add5f8f02e64eb74/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:22:43.736Z Subsequent settlement in a financial-property dispute justified grant of regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-substantial-counterfeit-currency-recovery-provides-prima-facie-material-a437b92a348148d481de8412b66323f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:22:29.529Z Bail denied where substantial counterfeit currency recovery provides prima facie material; knowledge remains a matter of evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-custody-is-prolonged-trial-may-b-e7c1ff1ca9bf414ab48211523e31ab6a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:22:21.423Z Regular bail is warranted after charge-sheet filing where custody is prolonged, trial may be delayed, and the complainant has no objection. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-denied-where-alleged-dowry-related-cruelty-culminated-in-self-immolation-and-c85d8822205042be86c44d1a1fa4c0d2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:21:00.856Z Regular bail denied where alleged dowry-related cruelty culminated in self-immolation and ante-mortem injuries. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-situated-co-accused-had-already-been-released-1e50f167efc040a8a2ba3a9ebb319dcc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:20:54.883Z Bail granted on parity where similarly situated co-accused had already been released. https://lawlens.in/stories/second-bail-requires-a-new-ground-previously-considered-parity-with-co-accused-is-insuffic-2b4c22ec40114b26851b4c73dd21df46/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:20:51.764Z Second bail requires a new ground; previously considered parity with co-accused is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-commercial-quantity-seizure-and-prima-facie-conspiracy-evidence-trigger-cb04fa26947649dea094ab763efb7850/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:20:49.089Z Bail denied where commercial-quantity seizure and prima facie conspiracy evidence trigger Section 37 NDPS rigours. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-the-accused-had-only-one-criminal-ant-deaa326b2ba14be7983d789270573318/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:20:34.620Z Regular bail granted after charge-sheet filing where the accused had only one criminal antecedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-complainant-has-no-objection-chargesheet-is-filed-and-the-accused-h-a6ff5309ec194adb9b90514687f682c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:20:23.862Z Bail granted where the complainant has no objection, chargesheet is filed, and the accused has no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-hostile-injured-witness-does-not-justify-bail-when-sharp-edged-weapon-injuries-are-corro-097daeba13d3420787d1d30f6b0c3f53/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:18:18.691Z A hostile injured witness does not justify bail when sharp-edged weapon injuries are corroborated on record. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-despite-two-similar-antecedents-given-simple-injuries-prolonged-detention-and-3a56bc3b14bf4694b725742a64e34695/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:18:18.459Z Bail granted despite two similar antecedents, given simple injuries, prolonged detention, and filing of the charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-antecedents-do-not-preclude-bail-where-charge-sheet-is-filed-and-further-custody-b1de86680a0c4188ba506913b8766ee1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:17:12.999Z Criminal antecedents do not preclude bail where charge-sheet is filed and further custody is unwarranted. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-despite-antecedents-where-no-eyewitness-existed-charge-sheet-was-file-2801fa31b39e4f6180e1dc7c04f11d71/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:17:09.958Z Regular bail granted despite antecedents where no eyewitness existed, charge-sheet was filed, and trial would be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-a-delayed-fir-followed-the-accuseds-prior-complaint-and-filing-of-the-c-05c2645eb15442daaebe2a19b7bebae7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:17:07.945Z Bail granted where a delayed FIR followed the accused’s prior complaint and filing of the charge-sheet. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-warranted-where-no-eyewitness-exists-charge-sheet-is-filed-custody-continues-a2352fe0edc44d98b6f10df6bd5f0509/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:17:07.565Z Regular bail warranted where no eyewitness exists, charge-sheet is filed, custody continues, and trial may be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-ndps-case-involving-ganja-below-commercial-quantity-after-charge-s-39478deedd4541fdabfeffa1f72422f6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:17:04.882Z Regular bail granted in NDPS case involving ganja below commercial quantity after charge-sheet filing. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-placed-co-accused-received-bail-and-applicants-had-c6b2d6ca975247ecb7e411a401ddd497/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:16:07.196Z Bail granted on parity where similarly placed co-accused received bail and applicants had no criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-due-to-prolonged-custody-non-filing-of-the-charge-sheet-and-anticipat-63bd6026488044e2bb626499a48ed9a2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:16:04.599Z Regular bail granted due to prolonged custody, non-filing of the charge-sheet, and anticipated trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-chargesheet-is-filed-custody-is-prolonged-and-trial-is-lik-2850288e31c94e159b12a000743fd4eb/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:15:04.003Z Regular bail is warranted where chargesheet is filed, custody is prolonged, and trial is likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-the-accused-has-no-antecedents-a-a6dd46d8e6ad4382b2b12cd78a0bb0da/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:56.376Z Regular bail is warranted after charge-sheet filing where the accused has no antecedents and trial is likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-considering-prolonged-custody-charge-sheet-filing-and-likely-delay-in-5c64d69a8a8c4612919c051914f1e655/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:50.623Z Regular bail granted considering prolonged custody, charge-sheet filing, and likely delay in trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-the-alleged-relationship-appeared-consensual-and-trial-would-ta-e83e679730cf4cc3be1640b8585fd959/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:48.864Z Regular bail granted where the alleged relationship appeared consensual and trial would take considerable time. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-gst-prosecution-where-complaint-was-filed-antecedents-were-absent-dcc4900a3e00443989b0f66d3b42ada9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:43.694Z Regular bail granted in GST prosecution where complaint was filed, antecedents were absent, and trial would be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-gst-prosecution-after-complaint-filing-considering-no-antecedents-905d216e288e4aa5beae90a9de59d9a0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:41.286Z Regular bail granted in GST prosecution after complaint filing, considering no antecedents and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-is-filed-the-accused-has-no-antecedents-and-trial-2cbdbdfd1173413ab914f88b97161503/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:40.465Z Regular bail granted where charge-sheet is filed, the accused has no antecedents, and trial will take considerable time. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-for-possessing-7-kg-ganja-as-section-37s-embargo-was-not-attracted-9d9a288274104f2fb07f15259d09749a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:35.389Z Bail granted for possessing 7 kg ganja, as Section 37’s embargo was not attracted. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-recovery-of-a-blood-stained-weapon-without-corroboration-cannot-sustain-a-murder-conv-8f985f0f7a334e84bb546b491802c642/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:33.525Z Mere recovery of a blood-stained weapon, without corroboration, cannot sustain a murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-was-declined-where-the-sarfaesi-act-provided-an-efficacious-remedy-befor-f554a77a4a074a02a77fe63850945d56/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:11:17.663Z Writ jurisdiction was declined where the SARFAESI Act provided an efficacious remedy before the Debts Recovery Tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-penalty-cannot-stand-on-vague-charges-no-evidence-and-non-speaking-findings-206760dab5744836a08b267015e07863/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:10:03.180Z A disciplinary penalty cannot stand on vague charges, no evidence, and non-speaking findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-cannot-claim-promotion-contrary-to-statutory-rules-courts-may-only-direct-object-56454718b1894dbdbfee792f2bee9855/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:10:01.983Z Employees cannot claim promotion contrary to statutory rules; courts may only direct objective consideration of rule amendments. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-post-retirement-claim-for-retrospective-pay-benefits-is-barred-by-delay-and-lach-9297ef01e4da49aa91d6baf5decfdc51/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:10:00.135Z A belated post-retirement claim for retrospective pay benefits is barred by delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/cadre-restructuring-decisions-do-not-create-vested-rights-to-retrospective-promotional-ben-e9765cbc7ae5431e8b1c3712706901ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:59.587Z Cadre restructuring decisions do not create vested rights to retrospective promotional benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-claimed-after-prolonged-delay-once-the-immediate-finan-c1147bff0cd945cf99ca91a4de8b0f3d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:58.099Z Compassionate appointment cannot be claimed after prolonged delay once the immediate financial crisis has passed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-permanent-disability-certificate-cannot-retrospectively-cure-ineligibility-un-204d1e5712e24bdda8869e57bccdfd82/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:57.318Z A subsequent permanent disability certificate cannot retrospectively cure ineligibility under a recruitment notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/advance-increments-granted-under-an-incentive-scheme-must-count-toward-pension-despite-inc-e4d0f6272fc742e7b9f6d679ddd3a7bc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:55.088Z Advance increments granted under an incentive scheme must count toward pension despite incomplete formal absorption. https://lawlens.in/stories/combined-family-income-cannot-be-mechanically-attributed-as-an-unmarried-daughters-individ-1107bd55f64e420dbf34f15d9fa965c9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:52.221Z Combined family income cannot be mechanically attributed as an unmarried daughter’s individual income for family pension eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-pass-a-reasoned-speaking-order-on-the-show-cause-reply-after-considering-b6ceed25628e49dfbe5ac542f035be83/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T07:09:44.554Z Authorities must pass a reasoned, speaking order on the show-cause reply after considering relevant precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-company-that-is-merely-the-mous-subject-matter-is-not-a-veritable-non-signatory-party-bo-af4ab50836f74b71b401c496d3f36e1a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:56:13.553Z A company that is merely the MOU’s subject matter is not a veritable non-signatory party bound by arbitration. https://lawlens.in/stories/part-time-panchayat-clerk-service-cannot-be-counted-toward-pension-absent-authority-under-6e01b49355e743d7917f100b4f694cdf/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:56:07.978Z Part-time Panchayat Clerk service cannot be counted toward pension absent authority under Pension Rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/redeployment-of-higher-cadre-employees-must-be-to-equivalent-posts-carrying-the-same-pay-s-9d21d94805974e81b3603cec3f58abf5/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:56:06.220Z Redeployment of higher-cadre employees must be to equivalent posts carrying the same pay scale. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-can-negatively-block-an-electronic-credit-ledger-under-section-79-for-post-af4ef8ecc43041029059c0244f88cce9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:56:04.186Z GST authorities can negatively block an electronic credit ledger under Section 79 for post-assessment recovery, rules Madras High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/tamil-nadu-police-must-adopt-state-wide-seniority-prospectively-from-1-january-2026-6603b88a8baf4f92b1b043cb6df0ae46/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:56:03.850Z Tamil Nadu Police must adopt state-wide seniority prospectively from 1 January 2026. https://lawlens.in/stories/disproportionate-removal-was-substituted-with-compulsory-retirement-leaving-pension-to-be-79fa808d60dd4636bc9ba4683a4c0c9a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:55:58.552Z Disproportionate removal was substituted with compulsory retirement, leaving pension to be determined under Regulation 33. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25b-8-revision-cannot-substitute-appellate-review-absent-jurisdictional-error-perv-74520cd49da74d5db3441196f84a7bac/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:55:44.792Z Section 25B(8) revision cannot substitute appellate review absent jurisdictional error, perversity, or material irregularity. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-non-appearance-without-sufficient-cause-bars-restoration-of-a-suit-dismissed-for-72df4f9a27d443eab978f96cb5e4c320/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:55:43.341Z Repeated non-appearance without sufficient cause bars restoration of a suit dismissed for want of prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-upholds-2003-rape-conviction-but-reduces-10-year-sentence-to-time-already-5951cfd30ad546c395dba17a5b6579e0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:55:42.368Z Delhi High Court upholds 2003 rape conviction but reduces 10-year sentence to time already served after 23-year delay https://lawlens.in/stories/bonnard-principle-does-not-protect-hearsay-based-sarcastic-defamatory-publications-lacking-55c218688bbc480f9365b8a83013d809/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:46:44.234Z Bonnard principle does not protect hearsay-based, sarcastic defamatory publications lacking public interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-independent-title-claimant-is-not-a-necessary-or-proper-party-to-eviction-proceedings-d71480d968af5c85ae5e7d9043d2dccd/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:46:19.058Z An independent title claimant is not a necessary or proper party to eviction proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-clause-11-2-3-rehabilitation-benefit-claims-within-60-days-0038805f4dc24fadbac7052023be5994/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:37:36.504Z Competent authority must decide Clause 11.2.3 rehabilitation-benefit claims within 60 days without prejudging merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authorities-must-decide-fresh-representations-on-pay-scale-revision-under-the-ap-58508fb1c75049df8dd3d67d43c1c66f/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:37:35.788Z Competent authorities must decide fresh representations on pay-scale revision under the applicable notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-becomes-infructuous-once-the-disputed-temporary-electricity-connection-is-di-1e446402b3e5434d9850631f9ab0872d/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:37:34.855Z Writ petition becomes infructuous once the disputed temporary electricity connection is disconnected. https://lawlens.in/stories/undisputed-claims-must-be-verified-and-disbursed-within-45-days-55b3312f4c3d4ba2a4f4b42934f35b40/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:37:32.856Z Undisputed claims must be verified and disbursed within 45 days. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-was-filed-prior-antecedent-ended-in-acquittal-and-trial-wo-c521c69323aa4c3e9f40e36c15612b00/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:37:29.736Z Bail granted where charge-sheet was filed, prior antecedent ended in acquittal, and trial would be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-expired-term-lease-cannot-be-converted-into-a-perpetual-lease-as-a-matter-of-right-aba977f498cd4fcbbdbc10e22bc81674/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:46.121Z An expired term lease cannot be converted into a perpetual lease as a matter of right. https://lawlens.in/stories/pendency-of-judicial-or-criminal-proceedings-does-not-bar-statutory-suspension-for-unverif-2fe5645c7e8a40a1bc92bee04e4d7ed2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:43.880Z Pendency of judicial or criminal proceedings does not bar statutory suspension for unverifiable qualifications. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-power-of-attorney-holders-testimony-does-not-vitiate-findings-independently-supported-by-ba94d04231964a9a8a8c65f9cee3d2c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:41.550Z A power-of-attorney holder’s testimony does not vitiate findings independently supported by documentary evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-sexual-assault-allegations-victims-supporting-statement-and-criminal-ant-55e61552d261456c9584018fb7a31568/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:38.860Z Bail denied where sexual assault allegations, victim’s supporting statement, and criminal antecedents weigh against release. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-on-parity-where-the-co-accused-had-already-received-the-same-rel-9dccfb9899c046498efea5f519d81321/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:36.321Z Anticipatory bail granted on parity where the co-accused had already received the same relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-for-below-commercial-quantity-ganja-possession-as-section-37-ndps-act-rigours-901cf1f451344b7e8a44d977839c4162/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:33.454Z Bail granted for below-commercial-quantity ganja possession, as Section 37 NDPS Act rigours were inapplicable. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-charge-sheet-is-filed-antecedents-are-absent-and-trial-likely-to-be-pro-08380bb2847940b1b75c233dfded4eae/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:30.137Z Bail granted where charge-sheet is filed, antecedents are absent, and trial likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-similarly-situated-co-accused-had-already-been-enlarg-7fb1a898795a48e8beb0a010b11d49f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:33:27.897Z Regular bail granted on parity where similarly situated co-accused had already been enlarged on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-for-below-commercial-quantity-ganja-possession-where-section-37-ndps-act-rest-5fc91fa43afe4eab8e832e1235419d1b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:45.174Z Bail granted for below-commercial-quantity ganja possession where Section 37 NDPS Act restrictions were inapplicable. https://lawlens.in/stories/remission-cannot-be-denied-mechanically-authorities-must-independently-assess-post-convict-88524458f40f424c873df0431adc532a/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:34.299Z Remission cannot be denied mechanically; authorities must independently assess post-conviction conduct and reformation. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-mention-in-fir-does-not-warrant-bail-where-an-injured-witness-implicates-the-accused-a-a82bc6d403d7415f936fb688ecac0ef7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:32.267Z Non-mention in FIR does not warrant bail where an injured witness implicates the accused and medical evidence shows grievous injuries. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-in-excise-case-after-charge-sheet-filing-considering-prolonged-custod-0820058ed7f9474c99c9fbb1405e9953/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:29.110Z Regular bail granted in excise case after charge-sheet filing, considering prolonged custody and anticipated trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/parole-rejection-based-on-police-objections-warrants-no-writ-interference-absent-perversit-efe64943f7444d8ca41409e526b32394/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:26.275Z Parole rejection based on police objections warrants no writ interference absent perversity, while a fresh application remains permissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-remission-claims-must-be-decided-expeditiously-on-their-merits-in-accordance-with-79c3af3d1c4145f2a8c60103745ca931/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:23.622Z Pending remission claims must be decided expeditiously on their merits in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-must-reconsider-appointment-date-and-qualifying-pension-service-for-shikshakarmis-ab-e7df278458594338a362b07c27aeacb1/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:21.278Z State must reconsider appointment date and qualifying pension service for Shikshakarmis absorbed into government service. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-matrimonial-transfer-petitions-the-wifes-convenience-is-paramount-especially-when-carin-d8fcb40829254b5f9a655b2dfbf2f8ad/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:17.933Z In matrimonial transfer petitions, the wife’s convenience is paramount, especially when caring for an infant. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-matrimonial-transfer-petitions-the-wife-s-convenience-ordinarily-receives-paramount-con-9fc5ded7af834efb928a3919e9cf9fa7/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:15.337Z In matrimonial transfer petitions, the wife's convenience ordinarily receives paramount consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/premature-release-cannot-be-denied-solely-on-offence-gravity-without-objective-considerati-1853d0013ea14d4c97008294caa1d779/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:29:11.137Z Premature release cannot be denied solely on offence gravity without objective consideration of relevant factors. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-section-12-2-notice-section-18-limitation-runs-from-the-claimants-knowledge-of-the-f214b0678be9466688ccddd3d25cd6c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:26:04.697Z Without Section 12(2) notice, Section 18 limitation runs from the claimant’s knowledge of the award. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-acquisition-compensation-must-reflect-development-potential-with-60-or-50-deductions-fc0b77304f7047639d1a26dd1f1ec267/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:25:56.722Z Land acquisition compensation must reflect development potential, with 60% or 50% deductions based on parcel size. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-release-debit-frozen-accounts-after-five-months-absent-a-competent-authoritys-o-cda910bbd6024501a4bc2ba5d6c67a57/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:16:28.572Z Banks must release debit-frozen accounts after five months absent a competent authority’s order. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-execute-sarfaesi-section-14-possession-orders-within-a-time-bound-period-8d6780e0f86d434790d41b75dda4bace/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:16:27.482Z Authorities must execute SARFAESI Section 14 possession orders within a time-bound period; unjustified delay attracts costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-execute-section-14-sarfaesi-possession-orders-within-prescribed-timelines-6827bcf6676a40348fc33dca3775740b/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:16:24.456Z Authorities must execute Section 14 SARFAESI possession orders within prescribed timelines; unjustified delay warrants costs and contempt. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-petitioner-s-representation-on-raised-grounds-in-accordance-with-25a3159bed1c45a19add3744004f22ec/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:06:33.591Z Authorities must consider petitioner's representation on raised grounds in accordance with law, preferably within four months. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-pre-deposit-under-sarfaesi-cannot-be-attached-under-section-28-4-of-the-rdb-act-18521595ac37441c8490402c1cfbe9ff/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T06:05:33.705Z Statutory pre-deposit under SARFAESI cannot be attached under Section 28(4) of the RDB Act, rules Kerala High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-contractual-employees-selected-through-open-recruitment-are-entitled-to-reins-9579a52bc121457da62f0024f50b42f2/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:56:24.061Z Long-serving contractual employees selected through open recruitment are entitled to reinstatement and regularization with age relaxation. https://lawlens.in/stories/competent-authority-must-decide-deputation-cum-absorption-representation-by-a-reasoned-ord-e5d3a9a4165f4312ae4af5a7642af2b0/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:55:56.457Z Competent authority must decide deputation-cum-absorption representation by a reasoned order within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/approved-dpc-empanelment-requires-consideration-for-notional-promotion-where-vacancy-denia-b9317baa73614f2c99ae07341daa3c3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:55:43.781Z Approved DPC empanelment requires consideration for notional promotion where vacancy denial remains unsubstantiated. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-quash-firs-under-section-482-where-disputed-facts-require-investigation-b0ea9daf4b7b4fecbbfc57c722c59d6c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:49:23.692Z High Courts cannot quash FIRs under Section 482 where disputed facts require investigation into prima facie cognizable offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-quash-non-heinous-sc-st-act-proceedings-after-genuine-compromise-in-a-priva-cf84066b4fc94a4cb2242e77f41db5f9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:38:46.738Z High Court may quash non-heinous SC/ST Act proceedings after genuine compromise in a private dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-of-a-probationer-based-on-post-joining-firs-is-stigmatic-without-a-disciplinar-fa266f136b074fef900a0785f34b0e3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T05:26:36.291Z Termination of a probationer based on post-joining FIRs is stigmatic without a disciplinary inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-306-ipc-requires-proximate-positive-instigation-vague-harassment-allegations-and-l-0a165779ec6549d5bc47cd6ee7cee6a9/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T04:57:50.009Z Section 306 IPC requires proximate positive instigation; vague harassment allegations and legal proceedings are insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/statutory-valuation-committee-reports-constitute-expert-evidence-for-determining-market-va-095ec91aacac4521921bdcb246a25fd3/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T04:52:24.840Z Statutory valuation committee reports constitute expert evidence for determining market value absent comparable sale exemplars. https://lawlens.in/stories/physical-absence-does-not-warrant-quashing-where-conspiracy-is-prima-facie-indicated-and-i-d7fc38d3e9394d58a2e2666577c046cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-01T04:52:19.805Z Physical absence does not warrant quashing where conspiracy is prima facie indicated and investigation remains pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-rule-15-2-disciplinary-authorities-cannot-overturn-exoneration-without-sufficient-ev-5280406523a64c1e920c4709bb2d39ef/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:23:37.147Z Under Rule 15(2), disciplinary authorities cannot overturn exoneration without sufficient evidence on record. https://lawlens.in/stories/major-penalty-for-accidental-weapon-discharge-causing-no-harm-is-shockingly-disproportiona-0c89f62ffddc42e69f84db31a53b2119/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:23:35.027Z Major penalty for accidental weapon discharge causing no harm is shockingly disproportionate. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-presence-as-a-brothel-customer-does-not-attract-liability-under-itpa-sections-3-4-or-1558ec9dbf804cf2a073b59d76a3ed12/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:06:49.360Z Mere presence as a brothel customer does not attract liability under ITPA Sections 3, 4 or 5. https://lawlens.in/stories/proved-salary-records-and-employer-testimony-justify-reassessing-income-at-8-000-with-40-f-fe4c9aa65f9b4afdaf4730d8d2222210/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:06:46.327Z Proved salary records and employer testimony justify reassessing income at ₹8,000 with 40% future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-deceased-heavy-vehicle-drivers-income-may-be-assessed-at-6-000-monthly-absent-cogent-inc-4f7447de4d4349849cb38c63a3003c71/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:06:41.127Z A deceased heavy-vehicle driver’s income may be assessed at ₹6,000 monthly absent cogent income evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-accident-income-tax-returns-supported-by-financial-records-can-establish-income-for-ca-f67f9df743bb44bdb0ea447fa4fe5202/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T21:06:41.121Z Pre-accident income-tax returns supported by financial records can establish income for calculating dependency compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-same-date-appointees-inter-se-seniority-follows-the-applicable-merit-list-not-the-adve-02440d653c5b406bbb04913857ddaced/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T19:33:42.447Z For same-date appointees, inter se seniority follows the applicable merit list, not the advertisement date. https://lawlens.in/stories/mandatory-tender-conditions-require-strict-compliance-courts-will-not-excuse-uncertified-b-b8db4e8b705e431abff12bd420bce6d2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T19:33:39.811Z Mandatory tender conditions require strict compliance; courts will not excuse uncertified banking references or inadequate technical experience. https://lawlens.in/stories/property-purchased-in-a-hindu-womans-name-remains-her-absolute-property-absent-proof-of-jo-bfb289df098f48ecbe8a058bfcd27d1f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T18:55:44.469Z Property purchased in a Hindu woman’s name remains her absolute property absent proof of joint-family funds. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-financially-dependent-father-qualifies-as-a-legal-representative-and-is-entitled-to-fili-9b5e351972fe4bd2adc15dc9f025a836/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T17:06:00.290Z A financially dependent father qualifies as a legal representative and is entitled to filial consortium compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-court-may-invoke-inherent-jurisdiction-after-conviction-to-quash-proceedings-based-on-a4b0225d600442919b1de4967e8ea88c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T17:05:57.993Z High Court may invoke inherent jurisdiction after conviction to quash proceedings based on genuine compromise where justice warrants. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-82-crpc-proclamation-requires-a-prior-warrant-and-recorded-satisfaction-that-the-a-675c046c577c41bca53b16b513dcd1a2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T17:05:52.942Z Section 82 CrPC proclamation requires a prior warrant and recorded satisfaction that the accused is absconding. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractual-interest-suffices-to-challenge-prejudicial-tenancy-orders-despite-absence-of-2116c53ed117431e90d3a710200b027b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:55:14.481Z A contractual interest suffices to challenge prejudicial tenancy orders despite absence of ownership or specific performance decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-conviction-under-section-373-ipc-warrants-no-revisional-interference-absent-per-05a5a95596e94c7ba928221b31d05067/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:55:06.880Z Concurrent conviction under Section 373 IPC warrants no revisional interference absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/mbbs-students-limited-to-four-first-year-attempts-overall-regardless-of-subjects-attempted-06f8526400314acc8d546e97df611fae/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:55:03.111Z MBBS students limited to four first-year attempts overall, regardless of subjects attempted, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-upholds-cancellation-of-three-jbims-admissions-over-materially-inflated-e9fadca36be04744a3f2b2dbe051e2d5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:52:48.793Z Bombay High Court upholds cancellation of three JBIMS admissions over materially inflated academic credentials, despite students reaching final semester https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-quashes-ibbi-suspension-of-insolvency-professional-holding-that-show-cau-775b78d0cfdc4148b9ec208a5b7e7e17/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:52:47.486Z Bombay High Court quashes IBBI suspension of insolvency professional, holding that show-cause notice relied on material outside the investigation report https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-defer-to-tender-conditions-absent-mala-fides-perversity-or-manifest-arbitrarin-55e6bc4badcc4e2ca0866dedef9ad0ec/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:52:30.568Z Courts must defer to tender conditions absent mala fides, perversity, or manifest arbitrariness. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-4-probation-granted-for-simple-hurt-after-29-years-replacing-custodial-sentence-95f5b7aaddea417fa2cdfcb0bcab9033/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:37:23.352Z Section 4 probation granted for simple hurt after 29 years, replacing custodial sentence. https://lawlens.in/stories/territorial-jurisdiction-under-the-shops-act-lies-at-the-employees-situs-of-employment-82099583f4154630957a320918b56b27/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:36:42.242Z Territorial jurisdiction under the Shops Act lies at the employee’s situs of employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-contractual-bar-cannot-absolutely-exclude-damages-for-employer-caused-prolongation-170c340512ca4566b6882fdee659a00a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:17:11.933Z A contractual bar cannot absolutely exclude damages for employer-caused prolongation. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-consider-a-material-landlord-tenant-dispute-warrants-remand-under-section-25-b-6708834b5dff40cfb59f513c1ac3b522/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:05:58.054Z Failure to consider a material landlord-tenant dispute warrants remand under Section 25-B(8). https://lawlens.in/stories/dda-cannot-reject-leasehold-to-freehold-conversion-without-substantiating-reasons-under-ap-bc5f8f7d267641edb9136eee4b587318/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T16:03:24.401Z DDA Cannot Reject Leasehold-to-Freehold Conversion Without Substantiating Reasons Under Applicable Law https://lawlens.in/stories/plausible-labour-court-findings-overturning-termination-for-medically-supported-absence-wa-6e49cd55fe9a4386b56a3679889c5eaa/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:48:55.499Z Plausible Labour Court findings overturning termination for medically supported absence warrant no writ interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-cannot-recover-delayed-provident-fund-overpayments-from-retirees-or-adjust-them-60ebccef03cc46e8881be04bef06e742/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:48:55.211Z Employers cannot recover delayed Provident Fund overpayments from retirees or adjust them against gratuity. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-ordered-to-pay-acquisition-equivalent-restitution-with-9-interest-after-selling-land-4412a63b0ad645f79cd3e76ecf88d6e3/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:41:16.174Z State ordered to pay acquisition-equivalent restitution with 9% interest after selling land already restored to its original owners https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-must-stand-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonably-possible-on-the-evidence-72ba05b0d7e944979a83ad597b54010a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:40:56.744Z An acquittal must stand where the trial court’s view is reasonably possible on the evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/pil-seeking-special-safeguards-for-homeless-voters-during-delhi-electoral-roll-revision-di-9e1ab1e220d841c19591302f9250b5d7/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:40:53.955Z PIL seeking special safeguards for homeless voters during Delhi electoral-roll revision dismissed; HC says existing ECI mechanism is adequate https://lawlens.in/stories/government-servants-cannot-claim-belated-date-of-birth-correction-as-of-right-even-on-coge-c615068809c34bc589dfb357155a2b51/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:30:23.625Z Government servants cannot claim belated date-of-birth correction as of right, even on cogent evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-16-38-concurrence-is-unnecessary-for-departmental-proceedings-based-solely-on-custodi-6438c92c1edb4c84b02a7e4c8497e908/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:30:14.742Z Rule 16.38 concurrence is unnecessary for departmental proceedings based solely on custodial negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-cancellation-requires-supervening-misuse-compelling-circumstances-or-patent-illegalit-5bf2ff43f8894678b3861c382848b86c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:30:02.912Z Bail cancellation requires supervening misuse, compelling circumstances, or patent illegality in the original bail order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-private-compromise-cannot-justify-quashing-prosecution-for-serious-non-compoundable-atte-5ad5f0e7eee34256af019727b20dd18b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:57.274Z A private compromise cannot justify quashing prosecution for serious, non-compoundable attempt-to-murder allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-quashing-is-unwarranted-where-specific-forgery-allegations-disclose-a-prima-fa-6d246ce29b9b40a4a3e47cc6c9e29cab/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:57.080Z Section 482 quashing is unwarranted where specific forgery allegations disclose a prima facie case requiring trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-in-lieu-of-reinstatement-enhanced-to-2-lakh-for-four-years-daily-wage-service-7bda7d06db2f40eca272b82af4677e26/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:56.482Z Compensation in lieu of reinstatement enhanced to ₹2 lakh for four years’ daily-wage service. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-absence-from-service-justified-compensation-in-lieu-of-reinstatement-despite-sec-44b9639f4ea349f58dba019d66628f68/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:56.191Z Prolonged absence from service justified compensation in lieu of reinstatement despite Section 25-H violation. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-permit-limited-witness-recall-under-section-311-crpc-to-confront-material-incon-6b8de7f14c0e44efa07aa7160a5fccca/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:55.517Z Courts may permit limited witness recall under Section 311 CrPC to confront material inconsistencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/violation-of-section-25-f-does-not-automatically-entitle-a-workman-to-reinstatement-compen-75103631148e40a3af034a1b7b6f8853/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:29:48.838Z Violation of Section 25-F does not automatically entitle a workman to reinstatement; compensation may be awarded instead. https://lawlens.in/stories/arrest-and-remand-vitiated-after-ndps-accused-were-produced-beyond-24-hours-orissa-high-co-d51361642bfb4ce0983e94d90a25a655/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:19:19.511Z Arrest and remand vitiated after NDPS accused were produced beyond 24 hours, Orissa High Court grants bail https://lawlens.in/stories/acid-attack-convictions-upheld-for-woman-left-severely-disfigured-orissa-high-court-orders-d9f2eb8a317e489cb6b91cf3f2624a4c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:19:17.092Z Acid-attack convictions upheld for woman left severely disfigured; Orissa High Court orders concurrent sentences and enhanced victim compensation https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-the-victims-testimony-materially-weakened-allegations-of-kidnapping-and-d15a54079acc48ef9d04d20365f6b3fb/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:19:01.394Z Bail granted after the victim’s testimony materially weakened allegations of kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-in-murder-case-where-last-seen-evidence-weapon-recovery-and-extra-judicial-con-644359e432cc485ebf7c113c394fe532/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:19:00.990Z Bail denied in murder case where last-seen evidence, weapon recovery, and extra-judicial confession implicated accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/odisha-high-court-grants-bail-to-four-accused-in-6-5-crore-cyber-fraud-case-denies-bail-to-d25f80204af7456d8d29c04717761783/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:18:55.938Z Odisha High Court Grants Bail to Four Accused in ₹6.5-Crore Cyber-Fraud Case, Denies Bail to Alleged OTP Network Operator https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-accused-facilitated-cyber-fraud-without-direct-involvement-and-the-char-ca1713463bca4dd6a096cf85556c07c6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:18:53.875Z Bail granted where accused facilitated cyber fraud without direct involvement and the charge-sheet had been filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unproved-motor-vehicle-inspectors-report-cannot-establish-contributory-negligence-in-mo-6e55f047232f478e93e9ccb6a03b07c6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:07:13.182Z An unproved Motor Vehicle Inspector’s report cannot establish contributory negligence in motor accident claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/accident-caused-premature-retirement-entitles-claimants-to-future-earnings-compensation-ba-fed89437cd0b4045bc4fa3558f36e305/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T15:07:02.857Z Accident-caused premature retirement entitles claimants to future-earnings compensation based on 50% of salary. https://lawlens.in/stories/discharge-cannot-be-granted-where-prosecution-materials-prima-facie-establish-forgery-disp-a2182d181ebb42b3ac63b5da9a2e8b66/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:46:34.934Z Discharge cannot be granted where prosecution materials prima facie establish forgery; disputed authorship and bona fide use require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/letters-of-administration-may-be-granted-where-the-will-is-proved-and-diligent-inquiries-r-f8c77cf8b5fe4f5184d7c4f7c3da2dd0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:43:36.117Z Letters of administration may be granted where the Will is proved and diligent inquiries reveal no identifiable caveatable heirs. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-disclosure-cannot-cure-suppression-of-pending-criminal-proceedings-in-a-recruit-aa1257eced7944c7ad6013001534974e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:39:16.680Z Subsequent disclosure cannot cure suppression of pending criminal proceedings in a recruitment application. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-establish-bona-fide-passenger-status-and-accidental-fall-defeats-compensation-c-1e1b20218a9e4f1b9f860efa26c8dfd8/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:39:09.259Z Failure to establish bona fide passenger status and accidental fall defeats compensation claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/fresh-re-employment-terms-excluding-past-service-prevent-aggregation-for-continuous-servic-41222cae38b9464294f3b68db9a97057/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:39:00.943Z Fresh re-employment terms excluding past service prevent aggregation for continuous-service retirement medical benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-discovery-of-a-body-alone-cannot-disprove-an-accidental-fall-constituting-an-untow-5dfd3e7fd8a34d8b9635eb188a9d07a0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:38:55.891Z Delayed discovery of a body alone cannot disprove an accidental fall constituting an untoward incident. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-recovery-of-a-journey-ticket-alone-does-not-negate-bona-fide-passenger-status-a4fee2b7a56c407aaa40815469355791/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:38:52.118Z Non-recovery of a journey ticket alone does not negate bona fide passenger status. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-under-section-12-cannot-be-denied-absent-statutory-exceptions-supported-by-m-b410ada4f2814a10a60486e56b773909/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:37:59.946Z Juvenile bail under Section 12 cannot be denied absent statutory exceptions supported by material. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-communicate-grounds-of-arrest-vitiated-former-mla-bikram-pandas-detention-odish-3a7667d2d98c4cb69cb9f4b0c111b62b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:37:23.864Z Failure to communicate grounds of arrest vitiated former MLA Bikram Panda’s detention, Odisha High Court orders release on bail https://lawlens.in/stories/verified-ticket-and-surrounding-circumstances-establish-bona-fide-passenger-status-despite-4ef1997a06484a6eb219e256d97044b8/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:36:37.725Z Verified ticket and surrounding circumstances establish bona fide passenger status despite inconsistent panchnama copies. https://lawlens.in/stories/inability-of-the-designated-hospital-cannot-defeat-implementation-of-an-rpwd-appellate-rea-0d15e24599694b6fb8e658fa52c65b3f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:34:16.808Z Inability of the designated hospital cannot defeat implementation of an RPwD appellate reassessment order. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-should-not-entertain-sarfaesi-writ-petitions-where-an-effective-statutory-reme-40ce03e3e7654f848a3946268c963969/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:33:03.562Z High Courts should not entertain SARFAESI writ petitions where an effective statutory remedy exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-challenging-sarfaesi-proceedings-should-not-be-entertained-where-an-effecti-871ffd1367224f9a9b1ff397ea775cfa/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:32:57.876Z Writ petitions challenging SARFAESI proceedings should not be entertained where an effective statutory remedy exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-declined-after-land-acquisition-award-where-statutory-section-64-remedy-858bf06c602343a6b18f4f1faf414e5e/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:23:24.753Z Writ jurisdiction declined after land acquisition award where statutory Section 64 remedy remained available. https://lawlens.in/stories/committing-a-similar-offence-after-release-on-bail-constitutes-breach-warranting-bail-canc-49e2eb4ca78a4aae913fb284313bd593/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:23:17.204Z Committing a similar offence after release on bail constitutes breach warranting bail cancellation under Section 483(3) BNSS. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-award-land-acquisition-challenges-were-dismissed-where-section-64-remedy-existed-and-5be610dd3e0141798a0e48f959bb1908/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:23:17.014Z Post-award land-acquisition challenges were dismissed where Section 64 remedy existed and statutory procedure was substantially complied with. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-salary-is-impermissible-from-retired-class-iii-employees-absent-misrepr-676a1c6212e54b53acdade5385748104/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:23:14.650Z Recovery of excess salary is impermissible from retired Class III employees absent misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-regularisation-application-does-not-bar-lawful-eviction-from-government-land-16391616af9f4b0c9f73aa21c7c529ea/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:23:10.401Z A pending regularisation application does not bar lawful eviction from Government land. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25-b-8-revision-cannot-reassess-evidence-absent-jurisdictional-error-perversity-or-bc81788f3f394c5c817b1f7406492c61/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:19:38.549Z Section 25-B(8) revision cannot reassess evidence absent jurisdictional error, perversity, or manifest illegality. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-should-not-disturb-an-obc-appointment-repeatedly-verified-absent-perversity-mala-fi-3ee5b89331654a918800745b22484159/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:19:28.360Z Courts should not disturb an OBC appointment repeatedly verified absent perversity, mala fides, or statutory violation. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-directorship-cannot-attract-section-141-liability-absent-specific-averments-of-charge-1ff9ef8a17e74859b35c08ab026a37ae/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:49.264Z Mere directorship cannot attract Section 141 liability absent specific averments of charge and responsibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-local-investigation-commission-is-warranted-when-physical-demarcation-and-encroachment-c-8a674e2c44d24261a237cab4861769a6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:47.111Z A local investigation commission is warranted when physical demarcation and encroachment constitute the core dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-40-of-the-pfa-rules-does-not-apply-to-proprietary-foods-lacking-prescribed-appendix-b-8ad1d351b6f74197ad2924ed576e5750/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:46.208Z Rule 40 of the PFA Rules does not apply to proprietary foods lacking prescribed Appendix B standards. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-an-uncorroborated-secondary-dying-declaration-failed-to-establish-c-494f5572be9d4f408febf8228b8c3181/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:43.526Z Acquittal upheld where an uncorroborated secondary dying declaration failed to establish cruelty or abetment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-false-claim-of-sole-heirship-without-impersonation-does-not-constitute-forgery-under-sec-089a07ede1f4426bbe1a617e73d76b45/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:43.392Z A false claim of sole heirship, without impersonation, does not constitute forgery under Section 464 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-regularisation-seasonal-or-ad-hoc-service-counts-for-pension-eligibility-but-not-pensi-e949d06a26685839a9d9a47a8d87a065/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:31.119Z Pre-regularisation seasonal or ad hoc service counts for pension eligibility, but not pension computation. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-for-negligent-death-may-be-quashed-under-section-528-bnss-following-a-90e9ddb50b084263ad5c0b052c0ddacd/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:13:05.412Z Criminal proceedings for negligent death may be quashed under Section 528 BNSS following a genuine settlement with the deceased’s legal representatives. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-relief-is-declined-after-a-land-acquisition-award-where-the-statutory-section-70081711ba8d4df4b76b3ce6621013e2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:06:24.087Z Article 226 relief is declined after a land-acquisition award where the statutory Section 64 remedy remains available. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-director-cannot-face-section-138-prosecution-absent-specific-section-141-averments-of-re-5d1f75351eb744c582027078b180ae4b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:06:17.306Z A director cannot face Section 138 prosecution absent specific Section 141 averments of responsibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantial-compliance-and-deposited-compensation-justified-dismissal-of-the-article-226-a-98711fc0664e4909a93b1b53882e9618/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:06:07.218Z Substantial compliance and deposited compensation justified dismissal of the Article 226 acquisition challenge. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-award-land-acquisition-challenges-were-declined-where-section-64-provided-an-efficaci-f449a07bf4ad407b9fd807ea03e59c01/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:05:52.107Z Post-award land acquisition challenges were declined where Section 64 provided an efficacious statutory remedy. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-matrimonial-disputes-may-be-quashed-upon-genuine-settlem-920d148cca2743f3b70778fbd081353d/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:05:32.010Z Criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes may be quashed upon genuine settlement between spouses. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-pending-representations-by-a-speaking-order-within-three-months-me-f4781b8310a94827ab7aee1311508ae9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:05:30.972Z Respondents must decide pending representations by a speaking order within three months; merits remain open. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-third-party-employee-lacks-locus-standi-to-seek-vigilance-or-disciplinary-action-against-0124c4173717440e8ff402687e814d08/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:05:08.946Z A third-party employee lacks locus standi to seek vigilance or disciplinary action against a colleague. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-third-party-employee-lacks-locus-standi-to-seek-disciplinary-action-against-a-co-employe-6bf4bb50abb748d285ec5ab29ccb5aa1/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:58.623Z A third-party employee lacks locus standi to seek disciplinary action against a co-employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-a-show-cause-notice-is-premature-absent-jurisdictional-infirmity-or-a-final-a-36b0059ddb664d01bb4613f7467af98a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:51.514Z Challenge to a show-cause notice is premature absent jurisdictional infirmity or a final adverse order. https://lawlens.in/stories/pay-protection-is-unavailable-upon-voluntary-reversion-to-a-lower-post-absent-statutory-en-001eab45580a4221b6cdceea0749e0d6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:31.029Z Pay protection is unavailable upon voluntary reversion to a lower post absent statutory entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/temporary-status-casual-labour-service-paid-from-contingencies-counts-as-only-50-qualifyin-33b74f80012347b7984c53e879b81968/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:23.979Z Temporary-status casual labour service paid from contingencies counts as only 50% qualifying service for pension. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-where-findings-are-supported-by-some-evid-888732c7d75242bea550c121d2586f5f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:19.388Z Courts cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence where findings are supported by some evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-transfer-challenge-becomes-infructuous-when-the-impugned-order-is-cancelled-and-supersed-31f1cbd7a2b54531abe5f38b874f1233/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:04:15.964Z A transfer challenge becomes infructuous when the impugned order is cancelled and superseded by fresh posting. https://lawlens.in/stories/common-disciplinary-proceedings-are-valid-where-employees-face-common-allegations-or-evide-3b8b17b30ff64b49952cb03f80677f6b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:03:36.383Z Common disciplinary proceedings are valid where employees face common allegations or evidence under Rule 18. https://lawlens.in/stories/merged-or-revised-pay-scales-cannot-be-treated-as-regular-promotions-for-macp-financial-up-585221365fa248e1a8e1e2a2cac75a9a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:03:33.025Z Merged or revised pay scales cannot be treated as regular promotions for MACP financial upgradation. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-service-before-inter-region-transfer-counts-toward-promotional-eligibility-though-6775c2795e744f21b5668fc79dc245c1/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:02:59.866Z Regular service before inter-region transfer counts toward promotional eligibility, though not seniority in the transferee region. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-unexplained-delay-coupled-with-demonstrable-prejudice-vitiates-disciplinary-pro-7819afebc9ba40c9915db6d865da3339/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:02:56.959Z Inordinate unexplained delay coupled with demonstrable prejudice vitiates disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/duly-selected-ad-hoc-doctors-are-entitled-to-regularization-from-their-initial-appointment-1667b223bc1145b2becfb431db4c361c/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:02:54.827Z Duly selected ad hoc doctors are entitled to regularization from their initial appointment dates. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-memorandum-is-invalid-unless-independently-approved-by-the-competent-disciplinary-467d56ad81cb4ab99e4110d71b993d3a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:02:53.903Z A charge memorandum is invalid unless independently approved by the competent Disciplinary Authority under Rule 14. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-railway-rules-disciplinary-proceedings-may-be-initiated-by-one-authority-and-penalti-357d0b1f74174b119a4704e8f5b2f73f/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:02:01.426Z Under Railway Rules, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by one authority and penalties imposed by another competent authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/erroneous-pay-fixation-may-be-corrected-but-pension-reduction-requires-prior-opportunity-o-7b71d3c2a11d4f658f842d34dba44a52/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:01:56.502Z Erroneous pay fixation may be corrected, but pension reduction requires prior opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-promotion-claims-in-accordance-with-applicable-precedents-subjec-a12e6813fa1442f298d54b554b9faadc/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:01:38.617Z Authorities must consider promotion claims in accordance with applicable precedents, subject to legal entitlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-periodically-review-prolonged-suspension-and-release-unpaid-subsistence-a-6e21921cbea8459bb613ee66571c71b2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:01:33.375Z Authorities must periodically review prolonged suspension and release unpaid subsistence allowance in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-asks-high-court-to-hear-delayed-appeal-against-acquittal-in-dowry-death-case-0ef1a7869fe249a58b0b07a441be1e14/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:01:30.939Z Supreme Court asks High Court to hear delayed appeal against acquittal in dowry-death case on merits, stressing quality legal aid for victims https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-selectively-operate-reserve-panels-available-vacancies-require-fair-mer-432efa29fc564e11bf05474c93946857/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:00:21.596Z Authorities cannot selectively operate reserve panels; available vacancies require fair, merit-based consideration of candidates. https://lawlens.in/stories/selection-scale-cannot-be-claimed-by-parity-without-proving-identical-eligibility-and-mate-086088a0eb4f4025a53f826a8cc78013/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:00:19.551Z Selection Scale cannot be claimed by parity without proving identical eligibility and material circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/reserved-category-candidates-selected-after-relaxed-standards-must-be-counted-against-rese-b40225fb16384ec18e46c27455fd5dbc/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:00:18.600Z Reserved-category candidates selected after relaxed standards must be counted against reserved vacancies. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-inquiry-directed-to-conclude-within-four-months-subject-to-employees-cooperat-9de9ea7a0f334a40a8eab4cd3fa909df/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T14:00:16.364Z Disciplinary inquiry directed to conclude within four months, subject to employees’ cooperation and applicable rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/integrated-mining-activities-cannot-be-vivisected-and-taxed-as-cargo-handling-services-a153ec128bc04c01a7bc6c94cf177296/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:59:52.004Z Integrated mining activities cannot be vivisected and taxed as Cargo Handling Services. https://lawlens.in/stories/captively-consumed-sugar-syrup-containing-80-sugar-is-marketable-and-excisable-f16bf9f62e5a4480b5f71f64dd602592/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:59:49.777Z Captively consumed sugar syrup containing 80% sugar is marketable and excisable. https://lawlens.in/stories/legal-heirs-liability-for-a-deceaseds-debt-is-limited-to-the-inherited-estate-determined-d-a7aef2d8929b491bba5d1a5ea4ee4055/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:58:12.858Z Legal heirs’ liability for a deceased’s debt is limited to the inherited estate, determined during execution. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-whatsapp-transmission-alone-does-not-establish-due-service-under-order-ix-rule-13-2ce8acd2c3164fc1b5a3be0b59218a8b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:58:05.797Z Disputed WhatsApp transmission alone does not establish due service under Order IX Rule 13 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-denied-when-ongoing-investigation-requires-custodial-interrogatio-3d3714f679194c4182d0b8861a7837e8/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:56:54.967Z Anticipatory bail may be denied when ongoing investigation requires custodial interrogation and co-accused remain unarrested. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinately-delayed-claims-under-section-33-c-2-may-be-rejected-for-laches-despite-no-sta-4b63912e8437436198f14f06c8a680a2/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:56:54.882Z Inordinately delayed claims under Section 33-C(2) may be rejected for laches despite no statutory limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-reverses-acquittal-convicts-accused-for-petrol-arson-that-killed-six-78cd2a532013406dbd89b4f42e98a210/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:56:31.309Z Karnataka High Court reverses acquittal, convicts accused for petrol arson that killed six people and injured three** https://lawlens.in/stories/a-propounder-must-dispel-suspicious-circumstances-to-establish-a-wills-genuine-execution-944135a7f839469e8c4bc468cc6f6fe3/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:55:00.857Z A propounder must dispel suspicious circumstances to establish a Will’s genuine execution. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-25b-8-revision-cannot-entertain-new-factual-defences-not-pleaded-before-the-rent-c-78a92d101f864b149fa35411a9e1a37d/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:54:48.802Z Section 25B(8) revision cannot entertain new factual defences not pleaded before the Rent Controller. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenge-to-examination-answer-key-rejected-where-disputed-options-represented-the-closes-4f0753541b2049b99556b9ea4f3a0820/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:54:47.794Z Challenge to examination answer key rejected where disputed options represented the closest legally correct answers. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disputed-agreement-to-sell-defence-precludes-a-possession-decree-under-order-xii-rule-6-b121cb950f9e4493a39749bf5aa869d6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:54:13.923Z A disputed Agreement to Sell defence precludes a possession decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/himachal-pradesh-high-court-refuses-to-quash-21-crore-alleged-gst-fraud-case-involving-bog-675bab7d896c41f8b37e6ff34096bb54/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:53:52.123Z Himachal Pradesh High Court refuses to quash ₹21-crore alleged GST fraud case involving bogus firms and forged invoices https://lawlens.in/stories/acceptance-concludes-the-tender-contract-alleged-governmental-delay-supports-monetary-clai-e79095f2e7074ae4a920ff45690a8588/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:53:07.791Z Acceptance concludes the tender contract; alleged governmental delay supports monetary claims, not abandonment. https://lawlens.in/stories/blacklisting-and-security-forfeiture-cannot-rest-on-an-inconclusive-drug-analysis-report-o-38d54ec6d3c44263a43b4bcf32663885/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:51:57.486Z Blacklisting and security forfeiture cannot rest on an inconclusive drug-analysis report obtained without statutory compliance. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disputed-agreement-to-sell-defence-precludes-a-possession-decree-under-order-xii-rule-6-522e718dffdf4652b6e0bf7104012dfb/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:48:55.434Z A disputed Agreement to Sell defence precludes a possession decree under Order XII Rule 6 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-inappropriate-where-disputed-facts-can-be-examined-through-an-efficac-6d767d751687439496e917108d497195/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:48:16.561Z Writ jurisdiction is inappropriate where disputed facts can be examined through an efficacious statutory appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-registered-title-supports-a-possession-suit-absent-a-valid-challenge-creating-a-genuine-3189ecdf62954651a1b337c942ce43a8/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:44:21.316Z A registered title supports a possession suit absent a valid challenge creating a genuine cloud on title. https://lawlens.in/stories/arbitral-tribunals-can-finally-decide-separable-claims-through-interim-awards-under-sectio-23147357bad44d3089a369ae7d4ec800/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:44:20.632Z Arbitral tribunals can finally decide separable claims through interim awards under Section 31(6), rules Delhi High Court&returns https://lawlens.in/stories/wakf-tribunal-not-collector-must-decide-whether-land-listed-as-wakf-is-wakf-property-supre-a2315b7e2f124fefb6b891fb70ceedf0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:44:19.966Z Wakf Tribunal, not Collector, must decide whether land listed as wakf is wakf property: Supreme Court https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bidder-cannot-belatedly-challenge-a-known-tender-condition-after-submitting-its-bid-and-9de178c4e19048d89473b9102d7fcb06/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:44:03.434Z A bidder cannot belatedly challenge a known tender condition after submitting its bid and being declared non-responsive. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-allowing-substitution-implicitly-includes-setting-aside-abatement-upon-condonatio-5db72ac473de4c14b65f6c1c2cc95c92/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:43:37.201Z An order allowing substitution implicitly includes setting aside abatement upon condonation of delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-gpa-holder-cannot-claim-ownership-and-must-remit-sale-proceeds-to-the-principal-0a539a473b27422fa43ed8afb49306b6/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:39:36.657Z A GPA holder cannot claim ownership and must remit sale proceeds to the principal. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-voluntary-truthful-dying-declaration-from-a-mentally-fit-victim-can-solely-sustain-convi-a190beb10512430ea67031929d2f85d5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:37:27.869Z A voluntary, truthful dying declaration from a mentally fit victim can solely sustain conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/inherent-jurisdiction-cannot-quash-proceedings-where-disputed-facts-require-evidentiary-ap-066c0a24c8094e438175feee1482bee9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:37:26.379Z Inherent jurisdiction cannot quash proceedings where disputed facts require evidentiary appreciation. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-alleging-cheating-cannot-be-quashed-where-disputed-contractual-facts-910bdb7f55e3400abfb1d9a3e110fd92/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:36:50.048Z Criminal proceedings alleging cheating cannot be quashed where disputed contractual facts require adjudication at trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-where-antecedents-were-stale-most-resulted-in-acquittal-and-trial-wou-f220b23abbe94e9cadcb434dc2847869/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:42.814Z Regular bail granted where antecedents were stale, most resulted in acquittal, and trial would be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-for-sub-commercial-psychotropic-quantity-after-charge-sheet-filing-an-94dd6ff7683846ef90d8947aa2cf18ab/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:40.405Z Regular bail granted for sub-commercial psychotropic quantity after charge-sheet filing and prolonged pre-trial custody. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-arising-from-a-commercial-payment-dispute-quashed-where-allegations-lacked-requisite-c-7dbd203e941f4711a565b1fea110e222/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:22.142Z FIR arising from a commercial payment dispute quashed where allegations lacked requisite criminal-offence ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/registrar-must-promptly-conduct-fresh-society-elections-after-the-elected-bodys-tenure-exp-58c69afe9a1b4afc992fbb89e76d332a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:11.118Z Registrar must promptly conduct fresh society elections after the elected body’s tenure expires. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-administrative-order-cannot-revive-a-stale-unexplained-challenge-under-articl-63a276e38146449fb072bd000f349f82/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:07.197Z A subsequent administrative order cannot revive a stale, unexplained challenge under Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-quash-criminal-proceedings-under-section-528-bnss-where-disputed-facts-ca6b61d6774449e892deb386a2fa32c4/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:01.038Z High Courts cannot quash criminal proceedings under Section 528 BNSS where disputed facts require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-where-co-accused-secured-bail-and-trial-was-likely-to-be-pr-c6f6f44171234b27b4f26d7accdab577/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:35:00.489Z Regular bail granted on parity where co-accused secured bail and trial was likely to be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-under-the-ndps-act-granted-on-parity-absent-recovery-from-the-accused-1d22a9bc5c9b4488bf1278f698993641/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:34:58.657Z Bail under the NDPS Act granted on parity absent recovery from the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-on-parity-where-co-accused-were-enlarged-on-bail-and-trial-would-be-prolonged-b9993773d96c4fcc9c84b734a50ff1d5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:34:58.274Z Bail granted on parity where co-accused were enlarged on bail and trial would be prolonged. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-14-exclusion-can-render-an-appeal-timely-without-a-separate-section-5-application-7fa6bcbf718a4f98a8283b02c339a051/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:34:28.005Z Section 14 exclusion can render an appeal timely without a separate Section 5 application. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fresh-writ-seeking-identical-relief-is-not-maintainable-without-express-liberty-after-ea-f85321227fa94c63a48df587e66b5b71/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:34:08.265Z A fresh writ seeking identical relief is not maintainable without express liberty after earlier disposal. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-high-court-grants-divorce-after-17-years-of-separation-treating-dead-marriage-as-men-a586d849a061493491267bc5b76a0919/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:11.528Z Patna High Court Grants Divorce After 17 Years of Separation, Treating Dead Marriage as Mental Cruelty; Orders ₹32 Lakh Alimony https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-except-for-disputed-amounts-preserved-in-fixed-deposits-pen-c2f934088abd447f9add8470ff7634ee/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:10.065Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen except for disputed amounts preserved in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-separation-and-absence-of-cohabitation-establish-reciprocal-cruelty-warranting-d-924e6f28c7f24124afef6b3286c9492a/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:07.287Z Prolonged separation and absence of cohabitation establish reciprocal cruelty warranting divorce under Section 13(1)(i-a). https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-be-invoked-absent-new-or-relevant-material-warranting-reconside-8ef296c02a2040c1bc9413ff72a741e5/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:05.882Z Review jurisdiction cannot be invoked absent new or relevant material warranting reconsideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-except-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-secured-in-fixed-deposi-af0e06b1a38c4d1ebc99900423932c51/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:05.608Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen except disputed cyber-fraud amounts secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-confine-cyber-fraud-freezes-to-disputed-amounts-and-defreeze-the-remaining-bala-1f2199e9a0ec4cde91e0cf7fad799bfe/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:04.924Z Banks must confine cyber-fraud freezes to disputed amounts and defreeze the remaining balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-the-disputed-cyber-fraud-amount-may-remain-secured-the-bank-must-defreeze-the-remaini-e8e55afd958e47b39ee476cd6ed06554/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:33:01.773Z Only the disputed cyber-fraud amount may remain secured; the bank must defreeze the remaining account balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-may-be-denied-when-an-applicants-identity-as-a-proclaimed-offender-requires-t-ec11146510ec4cf581a98b15e47c6ae7/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:32:34.040Z Regular bail may be denied when an applicant’s identity as a proclaimed offender requires trial determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-finally-adjudicated-marriage-cannot-be-relitigated-to-defeat-maintenance-under-section-1-8d1e11f1d7244ab68cc6c382823a98e9/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:32:32.636Z A finally adjudicated marriage cannot be relitigated to defeat maintenance under Section 125 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-inappropriate-where-disputed-facts-can-be-examined-through-an-efficac-82ab545fef5242bd92dfaf93f278547b/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:30:01.914Z Writ jurisdiction is inappropriate where disputed facts can be examined through an efficacious statutory appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/infant-trafficking-case-delhi-high-court-denies-bail-flags-selective-arrests-and-directs-d-74766e6e4afb4f718743886f58af3ed0/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:27:47.868Z Infant trafficking case: Delhi High Court denies bail, flags selective arrests and directs DCP to rescue child https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-cannot-mandate-form-13-modifications-requiring-spuriousness-determinations-suc-83dbbb34e62c49cd8b7531dad4899bc1/ LawLens en 2026-08-31T13:27:45.375Z High Courts cannot mandate Form 13 modifications requiring spuriousness determinations; such changes lie within legislative or rule-making authority.