https://lawlens.in/stories/a-confirmed-employee-cannot-be-summarily-terminated-under-an-appointment-clause-bypassing-9491fd9aa52a49079c9668386640f1ef/ LawLens en 2026-09-20T15:55:13.097Z A confirmed employee cannot be summarily terminated under an appointment clause bypassing disciplinary rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/identifying-a-post-as-suitable-for-persons-with-disabilities-does-not-guarantee-appointmen-9d89f08e030b4cc99730fecb937f40cf/ LawLens en 2026-09-20T15:02:38.559Z Identifying a post as suitable for persons with disabilities does not guarantee appointment; relaxed standards need not be lowered indefinitely, Delhi HC holds https://lawlens.in/stories/railways-must-refund-excess-freight-collected-due-to-incorrect-chargeable-distance-calcula-c4e00ac702564de3bed5ee95d73c7603/ LawLens en 2026-09-20T04:02:17.327Z Railways must refund excess freight collected due to incorrect chargeable-distance calculations. https://lawlens.in/stories/landowners-whose-lands-are-acquired-under-the-national-highways-act-are-entitled-to-30-sol-0b48cb045b72482c9c7e2a3d50a0a50c/ LawLens en 2026-09-20T04:02:14.596Z Landowners whose lands are acquired under the National Highways Act are entitled to 30% solatium and 12% additional compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/national-highway-land-acquisitions-attract-30-solatium-and-12-additional-compensation-unde-e0d67bc85ed04fbb9fc1ba1252d02440/ LawLens en 2026-09-20T04:02:09.441Z National Highway land acquisitions attract 30% solatium and 12% additional compensation under the Land Acquisition Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-national-highways-act-compensation-arises-for-government-land-outside-the-notified-acqu-9bc26965e41f4759a3799de9db92f294/ LawLens en 2026-09-20T04:02:09.067Z No National Highways Act compensation arises for Government land outside the notified acquisition area. https://lawlens.in/stories/revisional-courts-cannot-compel-graver-charges-by-weighing-competing-evidence-at-the-charg-ac65526aabb04e969b74df866b74b275/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T19:55:09.692Z Revisional courts cannot compel graver charges by weighing competing evidence at the charge stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-tainted-money-cannot-sustain-conviction-absent-proof-of-demand-and-conscious-a-c7188e0dabb04d82ae1f8a03b28dac1a/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T19:55:00.207Z Recovery of tainted money cannot sustain conviction absent proof of demand and conscious acceptance. https://lawlens.in/stories/commission-allowance-attracts-provident-fund-contributions-when-universally-paid-and-unlin-018a988d84d745c48902c73a92208bcd/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T19:05:17.261Z Commission allowance attracts provident fund contributions when universally paid and unlinked to extra work. https://lawlens.in/stories/territorial-jurisdiction-objections-cannot-defeat-motor-accident-claims-absent-prejudice-o-6c92a4d9947f4395aa306f1bc41251f0/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T18:44:54.867Z Territorial jurisdiction objections cannot defeat motor accident claims absent prejudice or failure of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/third-party-homeowners-cannot-be-summarily-evicted-under-the-karnataka-land-reforms-act-ti-69c8a2d2ea5c4d24b851116278f93540/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T18:44:47.537Z Third-party homeowners cannot be summarily evicted under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act; title disputes must go to civil court https://lawlens.in/stories/maritime-liens-securing-port-dues-and-related-services-transfer-to-judicial-sale-proceeds-ab67627b39df433a89b129e88d2b1dc9/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T17:54:40.417Z Maritime liens securing port dues and related services transfer to judicial-sale proceeds. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-continue-against-relatives-absent-specific-material-showing-co-6febf72704004d1e96b7e6958d7b04c3/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T15:21:02.429Z Criminal proceedings cannot continue against relatives absent specific material showing conscious participation in the alleged offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-cannot-be-overturned-absent-an-irresistible-conclusion-that-the-prosecution-case-614130e596e043be912341a335ab626d/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T15:20:59.974Z Acquittal cannot be overturned absent an irresistible conclusion that the prosecution case is proved. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-registration-cancellation-cannot-stand-where-adequate-opportunity-of-hearing-was-not-p-9f4ce6fa7a764df098b7c5f89b3c3645/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T15:20:56.998Z GST registration cancellation cannot stand where adequate opportunity of hearing was not provided. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-cannot-be-denied-for-offence-gravity-absent-grounds-under-section-12s-provis-6529409f7a624f85b68a9bff73d35ee2/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T15:20:54.628Z Juvenile bail cannot be denied for offence gravity absent grounds under Section 12’s proviso. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-138-liability-cannot-be-fastened-on-a-person-who-did-not-sign-the-dishonoured-cheq-cce57ebfc63c4715a7b18bd80a9faad6/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T15:20:54.194Z Section 138 liability cannot be fastened on a person who did not sign the dishonoured cheque. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-36-stay-conditions-must-prevent-duplicate-recovery-and-preserve-restitution-of-amo-74679a2eea3d42eaa491cec8532a95e7/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T15:08:31.351Z Section 36 stay conditions must prevent duplicate recovery and preserve restitution of amounts paid during challenge. https://lawlens.in/stories/res-judicata-and-prior-compromise-decrees-cannot-justify-plaint-rejection-under-order-vii-5d3d0bda98844c91b55ec749e65f3f18/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T14:54:36.005Z Res judicata and prior compromise decrees cannot justify plaint rejection under Order VII Rule 11 without adjudicatory examination. https://lawlens.in/stories/cognizance-of-wildlife-protection-act-offences-requires-a-complaint-by-an-authorized-offic-4ee6f6f731ef474f949c9e3725b92da2/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T14:35:44.830Z Cognizance of Wildlife Protection Act offences requires a complaint by an authorized officer under Section 55. https://lawlens.in/stories/preliminary-police-inquiry-into-an-alleged-commercial-offence-may-continue-before-fir-regi-84da5efff24943cda80fe779bfa86580/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T14:22:09.818Z Preliminary police inquiry into an alleged commercial offence may continue before FIR registration. https://lawlens.in/stories/dna-testing-is-unwarranted-where-paternity-is-incidental-and-other-evidence-can-establish-f4d11e0f499941c1bf85fc97b75cebb8/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T14:20:50.926Z DNA testing is unwarranted where paternity is incidental and other evidence can establish relationships. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-hc-directs-mcd-to-provide-vending-site-and-permit-stationary-tea-stall-to-70-disable-084d6199c4374484bca83bc79bded4a4/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T14:14:54.349Z Delhi HC directs MCD to provide vending site and permit stationary tea stall to 70% disabled vendor pending Certificate of Vending decision https://lawlens.in/stories/corporate-office-use-in-a-convenient-shopping-centre-is-permissible-under-mpd-2021-69566f4f25764123828e79fcbd590ab2/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T14:12:43.810Z Corporate office use in a convenient shopping centre is permissible under MPD 2021. https://lawlens.in/stories/demolition-of-disputed-property-stayed-until-the-subsequent-purchasers-impleadment-applica-5ff7bf5e2da840a89682128653844774/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T14:12:40.105Z Demolition of disputed property stayed until the subsequent purchaser’s impleadment applications are decided. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-speaking-appellate-order-in-disciplinary-proceedings-is-unsustainable-and-must-be-qu-6847b884e7844951944ab7e3f3e61536/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T14:00:44.984Z A non-speaking appellate order in disciplinary proceedings is unsustainable and must be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/employment-as-a-contractual-samvida-shala-shikshak-does-not-bar-compassionate-appointment-440ffd195d78432899b276fdeaeaed4d/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T14:00:38.915Z Employment as a contractual Samvida Shala Shikshak does not bar compassionate appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-authorities-must-consider-the-delinquent-employees-defence-before-imposing-pu-29b448d2dc2e4bd9956de2842f76a53f/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T14:00:28.304Z Disciplinary authorities must consider the delinquent employee’s defence before imposing punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-hc-warns-nhai-and-dial-of-stringent-directions-over-persistent-mahipalpur-waterloggi-86929bb526af4ff482b26f5ade14cc3b/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:59:12.755Z Delhi HC warns NHAI and DIAL of stringent directions over persistent Mahipalpur waterlogging, seeks time-bound action plan https://lawlens.in/stories/under-section-6-a-company-must-be-arraigned-before-prosecuting-its-responsible-officers-5b8085b3b1f348dc8104e6d8a449884a/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:56:21.675Z Under Section 6, a company must be arraigned before prosecuting its responsible officers. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-2018-section-19-1-amendment-does-not-apply-where-cognizance-was-previously-taken-ce41556dc5ed4b4c8fb0bd1cb6b64b19/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:56:19.600Z The 2018 Section 19(1) amendment does not apply where cognizance was previously taken. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-arraign-the-company-does-not-warrant-quashing-where-the-contractors-direct-negl-1f92b9993e3f4132be151fb20c2e4ca8/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:56:19.297Z Failure to arraign the company does not warrant quashing where the contractor’s direct negligence is alleged. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-cannot-be-rejected-solely-for-age-without-considering-available-4743cfbcc7094759920a32e6ae7f6fb4/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:56:13.048Z Compassionate appointment cannot be rejected solely for age without considering available age-relaxation powers. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-under-section-12-is-mandatory-unless-a-statutory-proviso-ground-is-establish-ea6c190bf5d74f64a1842b5ea5f862cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:40:14.568Z Juvenile bail under Section 12 is mandatory unless a statutory proviso ground is established. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-to-a-juvenile-cannot-be-denied-absent-grounds-under-section-12-1-s-proviso-e8a2127d8ed14ed4a8e5bd7340fef161/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:40:14.494Z Bail to a juvenile cannot be denied absent grounds under Section 12(1)’s proviso. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-crpc-following-an-amicab-be7f4b5efedc4099b1b360a08b784886/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:40:12.105Z Matrimonial criminal proceedings may be quashed under Section 482 CrPC following an amicable settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-section-482-crpc-after-genuine-settl-94a19f1b3169492d99642accc22d5767/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:40:11.129Z Matrimonial criminal proceedings may be quashed under Section 482 CrPC after genuine settlement and mutual-consent divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/medically-de-categorized-railway-staff-must-be-absorbed-in-regular-non-safety-posts-with-s-20db0fa8d30a421a8eb14ab7230ff615/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:37:33.873Z Medically de-categorized railway staff must be absorbed in regular non-safety posts, with supernumerary posts created if necessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/judicial-review-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-absent-procedural-illegality-per-495fe5a31e7f4c699adfa4ddc44bbf4b/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:37:12.080Z Judicial review cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence absent procedural illegality, perversity, or findings based on no evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/sealed-cover-promotion-procedure-cannot-be-invoked-solely-on-an-fir-or-pending-investigati-cabe4dbcbdff4dbea9f7a08c7ed6bf59/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:37:11.799Z Sealed-cover promotion procedure cannot be invoked solely on an FIR or pending investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/alternative-employment-for-medically-de-categorized-employees-must-conform-to-both-medical-5c9360cf70324186a5ab5235ea038665/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:37:10.019Z Alternative employment for medically de-categorized employees must conform to both medical category and sedentary-duty recommendations. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligibility-corrigendum-issued-before-the-application-deadline-binds-candidates-examinatio-68ac435e425340948d181f8acf7b1641/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:37:02.996Z Eligibility corrigendum issued before the application deadline binds candidates; examination participation creates no vested right. https://lawlens.in/stories/medical-bail-is-unwarranted-where-the-prisoners-condition-is-treatable-through-specialised-92ec6702abb7494aa4ed9b0b7a87771b/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:33:26.648Z Medical bail is unwarranted where the prisoner’s condition is treatable through specialised custodial care. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-cannot-reopen-belated-revenue-challenges-involving-disputed-facts-absent-juris-07b112624fb6426b990a4b3dade1623d/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:30:59.654Z Article 226 cannot reopen belated revenue challenges involving disputed facts absent jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-barred-by-delay-and-laches-cannot-be-revived-by-subsequent-representations-b715254407c24becae2528938c801803/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:16:02.917Z Writ petitions barred by delay and laches cannot be revived by subsequent representations or policy changes. https://lawlens.in/stories/identically-situated-employees-are-entitled-to-the-same-regularisation-benefits-granted-to-d403eb06b8724b19a541c42c936f7c76/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:11:33.471Z Identically situated employees are entitled to the same regularisation benefits granted to their counterparts. https://lawlens.in/stories/verified-pmay-construction-warranted-withdrawal-of-recovery-and-account-freezing-proceedin-76f5d3aaf58749078848848990c68ca6/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:10:21.454Z Verified PMAY construction warranted withdrawal of recovery and account-freezing proceedings, subject to repayment undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-hearing-section-34-petition-must-decide-section-340-application-regarding-documents-b9e23a439a3746638d02d36eebcc052e/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:02:10.411Z Court Hearing Section 34 Petition Must Decide Section 340 Application Regarding Documents Filed in Earlier Section 9 Proceedings https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-b73f7bd176c54badbb19638aa84466cb/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:01:34.200Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-224b8b53cff6465eb3fb04a3204cc29c/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:01:27.499Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/entire-bank-accounts-cannot-remain-frozen-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-must-be-secured-in-7a7f29948f0e48e4ad6fca37fd4c4ba8/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:01:26.390Z Entire bank accounts cannot remain frozen; disputed cyber-fraud amounts must be secured in fixed deposits. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-354f1f36a67d4ebea4f50fbde16d12fd/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:01:24.951Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-d29077f340ce4720b391acca9dfd5f6d/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:01:23.361Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-may-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-d-9db975f00a8742dfa47b16f1ac32f882/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:01:21.970Z Bank accounts may be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-72f9cb76d5d44f5d842b77764151723f/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:01:20.110Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-unfrozen-while-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-remain-secured-in-fixed-dd9ff4f6e65c471984719f9d9e093c27/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:01:19.077Z Bank accounts must be unfrozen while disputed cyber-fraud amounts remain secured in fixed deposits pending Magistrate’s orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-related-bank-freezes-must-be-limited-to-disputed-amounts-with-the-balance-relea-51b1f0ad4a9d466a9ed41d8357053f02/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T13:01:16.813Z Cybercrime-related bank freezes must be limited to disputed amounts, with the balance released. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-circular-cannot-retrospectively-validate-disciplinary-penalties-imposed-by-an-a7c7dc7d4bbc47a7a949d2f9e52d83cc/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T12:40:29.351Z A subsequent circular cannot retrospectively validate disciplinary penalties imposed by an incompetent current-charge authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/open-ended-debarment-order-set-aside-authority-directed-to-reconsider-after-evaluating-rep-4fe38f7d1f914cbaae84dc789b0386c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T12:40:27.182Z Open-ended debarment order set aside; authority directed to reconsider after evaluating replies and contract extension. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-fir-does-not-defeat-a-motor-accident-claim-where-evidence-establishes-vehicle-invo-f13f63762f424215ad1071ddc6050eab/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T12:30:53.257Z Delayed FIR does not defeat a motor accident claim where evidence establishes vehicle involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/factories-safety-rules-cannot-compel-creation-of-a-sanctioned-post-or-confer-its-pay-scale-9d293ddc2f234f91a650e86806d39185/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T12:26:30.227Z Factories safety rules cannot compel creation of a sanctioned post or confer its pay scale. https://lawlens.in/stories/caregiver-exemption-from-routine-transfer-is-discretionary-not-an-absolute-right-where-alt-e82e11e068a44d2bb4a62626fc3758c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T12:21:18.732Z Caregiver exemption from routine transfer is discretionary, not an absolute right, where alternative care exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/continuous-temporary-status-service-without-formal-regularisation-qualifies-for-family-pen-40429eb8145043c5bd51d3cb1db3408a/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T12:21:13.672Z Continuous temporary-status service without formal regularisation qualifies for family pension and retiral benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-section-263-revision-cannot-target-a-section-143-1-intimation-issued-without-bc982ca87acc42d3affca0ecb52ccac5/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T12:06:49.789Z Karnataka HC: Section 263 revision cannot target a Section 143(1) intimation issued without adjustments https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bare-payment-claim-without-pleaded-possession-or-sale-agreement-cannot-sustain-a-permane-36582418072a4776b669e687d3be8a70/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T12:06:43.703Z A bare payment claim, without pleaded possession or sale agreement, cannot sustain a permanent injunction suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-for-expressing-views-in-a-private-whatsapp-group-absent-misconduct-is-impermis-243e8c8a13144553b21b614576031c1c/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T12:04:01.268Z Termination for expressing views in a private WhatsApp group, absent misconduct, is impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-participation-in-an-assault-does-not-establish-common-intention-under-section-34-ipc-06dc1b9c4e045d769845adba37995aa5/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T11:51:11.464Z Mere participation in an assault does not establish common intention under Section 34 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/district-commissioners-must-issue-land-transfer-nocs-or-speaking-orders-within-thirty-days-4195de6753b540d4bd5dd787fc1cef41/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T11:40:38.805Z District Commissioners must issue land-transfer NOCs or speaking orders within thirty days under Section 21A. https://lawlens.in/stories/eviction-under-rule-18-requires-individual-consideration-of-representations-and-reasoned-s-c52626fed0cd45b19d326091bbdd2ca5/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T11:40:36.184Z Eviction under Rule 18 requires individual consideration of representations and reasoned speaking orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/authority-must-decide-claims-for-time-scale-benefits-and-delayed-gratuity-interest-through-000e53be45d843cfbf0a378d5d0b8dc0/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T11:40:34.458Z Authority must decide claims for time-scale benefits and delayed gratuity interest through a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-authority-must-determine-condonation-of-delay-before-deciding-the-statutory-appe-769d624ac13346d4a33b26e1f3aca296/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T11:40:34.409Z Appellate authority must determine condonation of delay before deciding the statutory appeal on merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-undertaking-cannot-justify-recovery-of-excess-pay-from-class-iii-employees-after-five-y-99fe1d3146bf4dd39d2a012af4b3a13e/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T11:20:41.893Z An undertaking cannot justify recovery of excess pay from Class III employees after five years. https://lawlens.in/stories/mala-fide-remarks-against-executive-council-members-and-imposed-costs-were-expunged-and-qu-08226da56ea145debea7efc57d39b3ac/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T11:11:33.166Z Mala fide remarks against Executive Council members and imposed costs were expunged and quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-rules-co-operative-court-can-hear-challenges-to-redevelopment-resolution-87316777bccb4dae9ff139320445f083/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T11:05:27.256Z Bombay High Court rules co-operative court can hear challenges to redevelopment resolutions when the dispute concerns meeting legality, not redevelopment merits https://lawlens.in/stories/justified-legal-proceedings-by-a-spouse-do-not-constitute-reasonable-excuse-for-withdrawal-d44f837ad6464312b067a81f003f09c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:59:34.821Z Justified legal proceedings by a spouse do not constitute reasonable excuse for withdrawal from society. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-arbitration-clause-does-not-automatically-bar-a-civil-suit-absent-timely-section-8-invo-094317a5cddf45d9abfe52f3628100b6/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:59:33.532Z An arbitration clause does not automatically bar a civil suit absent timely Section 8 invocation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sole-legatee-may-continue-proceedings-by-converting-probate-into-letters-of-administrati-2419c92e05074d01a7c5e7ab43d784f4/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:51:25.188Z A sole legatee may continue proceedings by converting probate into Letters of Administration with the Will annexed. https://lawlens.in/stories/suppression-of-the-earliest-version-vitiates-conviction-when-a-subsequent-fardbeyan-is-imp-8e26dd3b47a04ba892b7efb62a195310/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:51:03.631Z Suppression of the earliest version vitiates conviction when a subsequent fardbeyan is improperly treated as the FIR. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-is-unavailable-after-prolonged-delay-because-it-addresses-only-i-9acc7cc055c2448bae8e7b49fc9ac441/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:50:53.400Z Compassionate appointment is unavailable after prolonged delay because it addresses only immediate financial crisis. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-payment-was-quashed-where-the-employee-had-retired-and-recovery-caused-c4c12754c22f441b972d5ac98c54fa47/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:50:52.782Z Recovery of excess payment was quashed where the employee had retired and recovery caused financial hardship. https://lawlens.in/stories/premature-release-cannot-be-denied-solely-on-offence-gravity-without-a-reasoned-assessment-de4788ebe54941d29378268085baf575/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:26:34.259Z Premature release cannot be denied solely on offence gravity without a reasoned assessment of relevant factors. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-proceedings-raising-common-issues-should-be-tried-together-with-due-regard-to-b6c6dde591bf47a488186f22ae37e15f/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:23:49.742Z Matrimonial proceedings raising common issues should be tried together, with due regard to the wife’s convenience. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-promoted-to-a-higher-responsibility-post-is-entitled-to-protection-of-the-high-2bc46e97cf3b4a8da00ac4479f97866f/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:12:35.839Z An employee promoted to a higher-responsibility post is entitled to protection of the higher pay scale already drawn. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-prosecution-failed-to-prove-cruelty-and-abetment-beyond-reasonable-bd59f6faeb5c4b029225ae71defaa38c/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:12:31.292Z Acquittal upheld where prosecution failed to prove cruelty and abetment beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-denied-where-the-accused-absconds-evades-investigation-and-custodial-f436b6ace463414d8c53a70ff55e204d/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T10:10:44.002Z Anticipatory bail is denied where the accused absconds, evades investigation, and custodial interrogation is imperative. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-challenge-to-a-disciplinary-penalty-cannot-be-revived-through-consequential-pens-efa037c624c447bdac70e21ae54dcb5d/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T09:51:09.834Z A belated challenge to a disciplinary penalty cannot be revived through consequential pension claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-for-alleged-candidature-discrepancies-requires-applicant-specific-evidence-and-355c965512214a98803ff7c6a279a9c8/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T09:51:05.122Z Termination for alleged candidature discrepancies requires applicant-specific evidence and observance of natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-who-first-acquire-promotion-eligibility-must-receive-priority-in-consideration-f-f988dad66b0a4303a0818cb551d3edfe/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T09:50:59.697Z Employees who first acquire promotion eligibility must receive priority in consideration for promotion. https://lawlens.in/stories/following-settlement-the-court-directed-compounding-proceedings-and-restrained-coercive-st-f22230a04c694eeca243371c0cb92409/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T09:20:05.914Z Following settlement, the Court directed compounding proceedings and restrained coercive steps against the petitioner. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compromise-may-be-recorded-despite-non-appearance-of-parties-lacking-any-subsisting-titl-ed59c50fcd844c72976c685b064f01cd/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T09:10:46.623Z A compromise may be recorded despite non-appearance of parties lacking any subsisting title or claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compassionate-appointment-scheme-cannot-exclude-married-sons-when-it-requires-only-wholl-83b0964d244f49ccbb8f144cfe80369f/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T09:10:20.411Z A compassionate appointment scheme cannot exclude married sons when it requires only wholly dependent sons. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-anticipatory-bail-petition-is-untenable-absent-a-subsequent-change-in-circumstanc-8251b11c4ab84e9d8e419a4d25b603f5/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:50:26.180Z A second anticipatory bail petition is untenable absent a subsequent change in circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-omnibus-allegations-against-in-laws-warrant-quashing-while-specific-dowry-cruelty-cl-4af517a2388e4cb4ace15045cfa69f48/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:50:25.827Z Vague omnibus allegations against in-laws warrant quashing, while specific dowry-cruelty claims against the husband proceed. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-proceedings-remain-valid-where-alleged-procedural-lapses-cause-no-demonstrate-52bc171fce2643d4b5789f5735db618d/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:35:13.211Z Disciplinary proceedings remain valid where alleged procedural lapses cause no demonstrated prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-incentive-payments-from-group-c-employees-is-impermissible-absent-fraud-9fe5bd176e104d29a634ad55b118f6e6/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:35:11.970Z Recovery of excess incentive payments from Group C employees is impermissible absent fraud or misrepresentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-mistaken-excess-payments-is-impermissible-from-retired-group-c-employees-absen-f4ae939adefd4cfd8901d2bd6fe50b54/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:35:11.913Z Recovery of mistaken excess payments is impermissible from retired Group C employees absent fraud. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-temporary-employees-performing-perennial-duties-must-have-their-regularizatio-eeb4b58d5ff64bbd9ad79db915dc78b5/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:35:10.254Z Long-serving temporary employees performing perennial duties must have their regularization claims reconsidered. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-is-not-a-vested-right-once-the-familys-financial-crisis-has-been-8f8b58585098463fb3395c34f37f71c5/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:35:08.910Z Compassionate appointment is not a vested right once the family’s financial crisis has been overcome. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-must-reconsider-regularization-of-long-serving-temporary-employees-performing-p-b19a4892a49b4be8a28b382ac7830377/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:35:08.601Z Government must reconsider regularization of long-serving temporary employees performing perennial work. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-minors-consent-is-immaterial-where-inducement-takes-her-from-lawful-guardianship-constit-fbf74ef5d6e04b488c403661e0ad8c9d/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:31:07.222Z A minor’s consent is immaterial where inducement takes her from lawful guardianship, constituting kidnapping. https://lawlens.in/stories/cheating-prosecution-cannot-proceed-absent-dishonest-inducement-from-inception-in-a-civil-f504131966ce41ab9449029a59ba78c1/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:30:44.022Z Cheating prosecution cannot proceed absent dishonest inducement from inception in a civil dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/district-specific-employment-exchange-registration-cannot-restrict-equal-access-to-employm-efc8b9a0948d44dbb2950fc62380d401/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:30:37.463Z District-specific Employment Exchange registration cannot restrict equal access to employment opportunities. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sudden-single-slash-causing-simple-injury-without-murderous-intent-attracts-section-324-d3eadc5dbff64df1956327de56dd61a7/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:26:21.815Z A sudden single slash causing simple injury, without murderous intent, attracts Section 324, not Section 307 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/stamp-duty-funds-rendered-unnecessary-must-be-distributed-among-parties-according-to-their-5a87bd510f584d70943af9cca6e28aeb/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T08:01:08.295Z Stamp-duty funds rendered unnecessary must be distributed among parties according to their recognised shares. https://lawlens.in/stories/goods-rendered-unfit-for-marketing-by-injunction-qualify-for-excise-duty-remission-under-r-ef783d21246e4df3b3b0e8e214157799/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:43:08.189Z Goods rendered unfit for marketing by injunction qualify for excise-duty remission under Rule 21. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-cannot-enforce-disputed-contractual-lease-rights-or-grant-specific-performance-e991aeb0a5d84c448ea5cca6d0e11865/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:42:59.565Z Article 226 cannot enforce disputed contractual lease rights or grant specific performance through mandamus. https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-post-release-involvement-in-narcotic-offences-justifies-preventive-detention-when-f2087675694047cba983ace6443388fb/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:36:12.134Z Repeated post-release involvement in narcotic offences justifies preventive detention when ordinary law proves inadequate. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plot-shortfall-under-allotment-is-not-compulsory-acquisition-2013-act-compensation-does-2bb5341d0fd448cd840ce8c6cde77342/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:36:11.214Z A plot shortfall under allotment is not compulsory acquisition; 2013 Act compensation does not apply. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-magistrate-must-hear-the-first-informant-before-accepting-a-police-report-under-section-e74ed63acc6745e3a3164da161a63ae9/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:30:36.372Z A Magistrate must hear the first informant before accepting a police report under Section 169. https://lawlens.in/stories/kerala-high-court-holds-that-a-chargesheet-filed-within-the-statutory-period-retains-its-v-6ca13699f65846f58c156a0dc911df7d/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:30:26.018Z Kerala High Court holds that a chargesheet filed within the statutory period retains its validity despite later correction of formal defects, denying default bail https://lawlens.in/stories/cheating-proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-section-528-bnss-upon-genuine-settlement-and-ful-44a359627cb747219a42fe68f2a8ca43/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:23:04.123Z Cheating proceedings may be quashed under Section 528 BNSS upon genuine settlement and full restitution. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-113a-presumption-requires-cogent-evidence-of-cruelty-suicide-within-seven-years-al-aa7e730d43414dbe8b617660f3fac413/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:22:57.056Z Section 113A presumption requires cogent evidence of cruelty; suicide within seven years alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/conversion-from-an-ibc-appeal-to-a-companies-act-appeal-does-not-preserve-limitation-bd796667e7a441f2a9c542f9a3363eae/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:21:21.399Z Conversion from an IBC appeal to a Companies Act appeal does not preserve limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/piece-rate-service-must-be-counted-as-qualifying-service-for-pensionary-benefits-under-app-9b80b6bb801749d2856aae4ef7a04f2b/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:14:42.260Z Piece-rate service must be counted as qualifying service for pensionary benefits under applicable Government Resolutions. https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-high-court-recalls-dismissal-for-fresh-hearing-over-purported-eviction-order-allegedly-024eedca94ed4686b7a7ff5a88d716a8/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:10:06.111Z MP High Court recalls dismissal for fresh hearing over purported eviction order allegedly used to dispossess woman https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-on-delayed-gratuity-cannot-be-denied-merely-because-the-employee-litigated-to-enf-8acade0b1eb743aa8a49cce8de7b0518/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:03:18.806Z Interest on delayed gratuity cannot be denied merely because the employee litigated to enforce entitlements. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-delay-cannot-defeat-a-retired-employees-entitlement-to-interest-on-lawful-r-0da0eea35be24ecd8c44aa191ceac361/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T07:00:25.973Z Administrative delay cannot defeat a retired employee’s entitlement to interest on lawful retiral dues. https://lawlens.in/stories/sanction-for-review-under-section-51-requires-prior-hearing-of-all-concerned-parties-1ef7da17fe7144259c5bc105fdd96239/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:50:30.829Z Sanction for review under Section 51 requires prior hearing of all concerned parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/transport-authorities-must-decide-pending-temporary-permit-applications-under-section-87-1-0a12b2fe120f4d4f800d51c1edcee782/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:50:27.455Z Transport authorities must decide pending temporary permit applications under Section 87(1)(c) within ten days. https://lawlens.in/stories/re-evaluation-of-answer-scripts-is-impermissible-absent-a-clearly-demonstrated-material-er-b19f198cecf84023bcdfc61350a7a137/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:40:00.043Z Re-evaluation of answer scripts is impermissible absent a clearly demonstrated material error. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-fulfil-dealership-loi-conditions-disentitles-an-applicant-to-continuation-of-th-0074fb8110544438a8c96b2a1492e4ab/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:39:59.041Z Failure to fulfil dealership LOI conditions disentitles an applicant to continuation of the dealership. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-offences-under-section-482-crpc-followi-c406bdb106534214a260d95e05d6ec1c/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:39:59.012Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable matrimonial offences under Section 482 CrPC following genuine settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-preliminary-demand-communication-is-not-a-final-coercive-order-warranting-writ-interfere-29f60ec7547a41e9b6a1e6c5994bc948/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:39:57.862Z A preliminary demand communication is not a final coercive order warranting writ interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/bihar-hc-orders-re-evaluation-of-mbbs-physiology-answer-sheets-after-students-miss-passing-f0de85ec99ed4838ab91a49e8208f403/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:39:56.743Z Bihar HC orders re-evaluation of MBBS Physiology answer sheets after students miss passing marks by just 1–3 marks https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bitumen-price-neutralization-policy-applies-despite-a-pre-policy-contract-where-authorit-006f953f46274f79a0a4aa57d66255dd/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:39:55.031Z A Bitumen Price Neutralization Policy Applies Despite a Pre-Policy Contract Where Authorities Recognize the Claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-is-declined-where-an-efficacious-statutory-appeal-exists-absent-exceptio-22f32ec872c5444cbfda681192dfd604/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:39:53.293Z Writ jurisdiction is declined where an efficacious statutory appeal exists absent exceptional circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-joint-disciplinary-inquiry-against-employees-of-different-ranks-requires-prior-authoriza-759e3185c9bb476e86a4e280b71e7ab5/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:20:35.283Z A joint disciplinary inquiry against employees of different ranks requires prior authorization under Rule 18. https://lawlens.in/stories/sudden-unpremeditated-assault-causing-death-attracts-section-304-part-ii-not-section-302-i-9f73ee3244b04e8fac6fa304020da58f/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:20:31.741Z Sudden, unpremeditated assault causing death attracts Section 304 Part II, not Section 302 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/ltr-eviction-orders-cannot-be-enforced-through-dispossession-without-following-due-process-502af290c7504ab7922a0cf8f9fe2e55/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:16:39.228Z LTR eviction orders cannot be enforced through dispossession without following due process of law. https://lawlens.in/stories/pwdv-proceedings-may-be-quashed-where-pleadings-disclose-no-foundational-domestic-relation-460bcd4253be4b638dafe41f9283f2a1/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:09:54.861Z PWDV proceedings may be quashed where pleadings disclose no foundational domestic relationship. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-against-interim-status-quo-order-is-premature-without-first-seeking-its-vacation-be-92cb0dc0375342cebbd81945d0cbab3c/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:05:36.571Z Appeal against interim status quo order is premature without first seeking its vacation before the Tribunal. https://lawlens.in/stories/restoration-costs-under-rule-87a-4-c-must-be-proportionate-to-costs-actually-occasioned-by-5ed8885cf6e94c8e9e7d6f4d202b7f05/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:05:34.573Z Restoration costs under Rule 87A(4)(c) must be proportionate to costs actually occasioned by the proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/counsels-personal-inability-cannot-justify-condonation-of-an-unexplained-delay-in-refiling-89581c3ba2ed4bfcac955f974627ea4c/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:05:33.713Z Counsel’s personal inability cannot justify condonation of an unexplained delay in refiling. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-withholding-of-an-increment-is-a-major-penalty-requiring-full-procedural-safegua-aff471e9d9b54c198caa4311c24919c6/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:05:20.078Z Permanent withholding of an increment is a major penalty requiring full procedural safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/personal-enmity-assaults-are-a-law-and-order-issue-not-grounds-for-preventive-detention-j-e6a5dc136a1f4587b5f907de54759d47/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:04:15.807Z Personal-enmity assaults are a “law and order” issue, not grounds for preventive detention: J&K High Court quashes PSA order https://lawlens.in/stories/a-land-compensation-award-remains-valid-despite-pending-structural-compensation-acquisitio-8ba003bef31c47a0ad03e8f231402039/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:04:09.507Z A land-compensation award remains valid despite pending structural compensation; acquisition proceedings do not lapse. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-32-revenue-suits-require-pleadings-evidence-and-documents-consistent-with-natural-bf3057d9ed934625bf61d192f399e822/ LawLens en 2026-09-19T06:04:06.879Z Section 32 revenue suits require pleadings, evidence, and documents consistent with natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-must-fully-reimburse-privately-purchased-stents-when-unavailable-during-governm-9edca07bad194cb8b54bc64e568fd776/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:40:55.572Z Government must fully reimburse privately purchased stents when unavailable during government-hospital treatment. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-for-unauthorized-absence-is-unsustainable-absent-proof-that-the-absence-was-wi-6dbda60772cd43249ba6f56b042c6658/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:40:51.498Z Termination for unauthorized absence is unsustainable absent proof that the absence was willful. https://lawlens.in/stories/successive-matrimonial-firs-are-maintainable-where-they-disclose-fresh-and-graver-cognizab-02c47731cfad45259c14720784640a50/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:40:24.273Z Successive matrimonial FIRs are maintainable where they disclose fresh and graver cognizable allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-prolonged-investigation-and-40-day-custody-made-indefinite-detention-un-d7359746dd044ab1aeeaf7da5e146603/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:40:13.688Z Bail granted where prolonged investigation and 40-day custody made indefinite detention unjustified. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-restrict-account-freezes-to-the-suspected-amount-and-permit-operation-of-remain-28b63e5e0d9c4d54a983156bada5220d/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:40:11.452Z Banks must restrict account freezes to the suspected amount and permit operation of remaining funds. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-remains-liable-for-third-party-claims-unless-policy-cancellation-reached-the-insur-a6d43a4e31cf42bc8585127755b30a2b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:40:11.446Z Insurer remains liable for third-party claims unless policy cancellation reached the insured before the accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/contributory-negligence-cannot-be-presumed-and-must-be-established-by-cogent-evidence-d36a19ea5a574acba1928eea5eb9e6e2/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:40:07.109Z Contributory negligence cannot be presumed and must be established by cogent evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-firs-alleging-distinct-and-graver-incidents-are-permissible-and-not-liable-to-q-adbce2f861894e71a3b114a256560520/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:40:05.565Z Subsequent FIRs alleging distinct and graver incidents are permissible and not liable to quashing as successive complaints. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-9-places-the-non-shifting-burden-of-proving-citizenship-on-the-proceedee-4220d5de9d2c4ec7b6100e721302715b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:40:00.784Z Section 9 places the non-shifting burden of proving citizenship on the proceedee. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-where-applicant-is-neither-named-in-fir-nor-implicated-by-invest-a77e439859ee4f4287667652ff0a64c4/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:39:58.795Z Anticipatory bail granted where applicant is neither named in FIR nor implicated by investigation materials. https://lawlens.in/stories/legal-representatives-of-a-legatee-must-seek-letters-of-administration-not-probate-28935a4fa1474d54971558c2070fb0fa/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T19:01:48.718Z Legal representatives of a legatee must seek letters of administration, not probate. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-be-assessed-with-reference-to-the-claimants-avocation-not-medic-d8ddd356a18144899447588067d2fa2e/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:43:30.253Z Functional disability must be assessed with reference to the claimant’s avocation, not medical disability alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-probate-filing-does-not-invalidate-a-duly-proved-will-absent-genuine-suspicious-ci-684cff5ba7634d2daaff52be4f242fe3/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:39:08.752Z Delayed probate filing does not invalidate a duly proved Will absent genuine suspicious circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subordinate-office-cannot-confer-territorial-jurisdiction-where-no-part-of-the-cause-of-e666d018102c47399e7de34ff0414bcf/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:37:32.690Z A subordinate office cannot confer territorial jurisdiction where no part of the cause of action arose there. https://lawlens.in/stories/admission-of-a-document-does-not-concede-the-truth-of-its-contents-clarification-is-permis-44d64d90929a4149813c67c92d2174de/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:36:39.548Z Admission of a document does not concede the truth of its contents; clarification is permissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-cannot-adjudicate-disputed-title-or-declare-land-government-property-w-9381078235084ceeb1b9b9ced53c760b/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:31:22.969Z Revenue authorities cannot adjudicate disputed title or declare land Government property without hearing affected claimants. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-stigmatic-contractual-termination-without-departmental-enquiry-is-invalid-and-requires-r-5a51de45bf734183996eaa11e1708442/ LawLens en 2026-09-18T18:30:32.448Z A stigmatic contractual termination without departmental enquiry is invalid and requires reinstatement.