https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-authorities-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-portal-notices-recei-a69534d6dae1490f9f6999c7e95f2284/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:16:26.902Z Tax authorities must explore alternative statutory service modes when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-portal-notices-receive-cb54aeb0bd76497d8965dff17781c704/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:16:17.900Z GST officers must explore alternative statutory service modes when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-rec-e07b18f9ee68478a8a6212fd4a3802cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:15:41.061Z GST authorities must explore alternative Section 169 service modes when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/contradictory-testimony-about-the-accident-failed-to-establish-the-car-drivers-negligence-57ce2d93357a464fa28b4f4dd8fc03df/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:15:37.448Z Contradictory testimony about the accident failed to establish the car driver’s negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/temporary-separations-followed-by-resumed-cohabitation-do-not-establish-desertion-absent-a-43a510a5ae144e998999c5657d4cfeb8/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:15:34.156Z Temporary separations followed by resumed cohabitation do not establish desertion absent animus deserendi. https://lawlens.in/stories/undisputed-ownership-warrants-release-of-seized-property-under-safeguards-to-prevent-deter-6bdabe65c9324ca3aa55313d1ce6471d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:14:08.433Z Undisputed ownership warrants release of seized property under safeguards to prevent deterioration. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-must-explore-alternative-service-modes-after-unanswered-portal-notices-1dea470693b34ec092826d919a1a72b4/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:14:05.734Z Tax officers must explore alternative service modes after unanswered portal notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-income-for-an-undocumented-self-employed-painter-in-a-2021-accident-enhanced-to-1-f6c872c35a5a499bbbed6f9240ca9004/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:14:05.293Z Notional income for an undocumented self-employed painter in a 2021 accident enhanced to ₹19,000 monthly. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-should-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-rece-5532a6194d8e4e7d92ddf4a712f6dc5b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:11:56.744Z GST officers should explore alternative Section 169 service modes when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-compliance-with-court-directions-warrants-closure-of-contempt-proceedings-f7d37d781600454ebf7cfd120f45631a/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:11:06.930Z Subsequent compliance with court directions warrants closure of contempt proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2012-software-licence-payments-are-not-royalty-subject-to-tds-under-section-194j-1f185889e07c45a1ab9d76b631c962e2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:11:04.070Z Pre-2012 software licence payments are not royalty subject to TDS under Section 194J. https://lawlens.in/stories/certification-of-a-subsequent-sale-entry-without-involvement-in-alleged-forgery-attracts-n-7f1e4d654fc44659ac12aa8aaa8375b7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:11:03.915Z Certification of a subsequent sale entry, without involvement in alleged forgery, attracts no criminal liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-in-the-sole-predicate-case-leaves-no-basis-for-continuing-gangsters-act-proceedi-b8e9d517fccd4385831c54010a377bb6/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:11:00.500Z Acquittal in the sole predicate case leaves no basis for continuing Gangsters Act proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/domestic-violence-maintenance-orders-quashed-following-the-parties-full-and-final-settleme-5775db9bac124516b9fe5f5f81c06266/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:09:23.764Z Domestic-violence maintenance orders quashed following the parties’ full-and-final settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-lacking-offence-ingredients-and-lodged-as-a-counterblast-constitute-abuse-of-p-c545bdc8ac7049738d020d243c3a158c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:08:52.505Z Proceedings lacking offence ingredients and lodged as a counterblast constitute abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/retaliatory-criminal-proceedings-over-a-civil-property-dispute-constitute-abuse-of-process-4eec035609ed45b780d024bc70be0c93/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:07:01.389Z Retaliatory criminal proceedings over a civil property dispute constitute abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/malicious-prosecution-arising-from-encroachment-removal-was-quashed-as-an-abuse-of-process-ba82152a0f434b9a986b96b0733d4682/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:06:27.853Z Malicious prosecution arising from encroachment removal was quashed as an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-a-malicious-complaint-against-officials-were-quashed-as-d0fe5cf4983741e8953c088de61db31b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:04:38.827Z Criminal proceedings arising from a malicious complaint against officials were quashed as an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-voluntary-confession-after-a-fair-departmental-hearing-does-not-warrant-judicial-interfe-3cf95252e4ca46aabf9944c5df074733/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:04:36.076Z A voluntary confession after a fair departmental hearing does not warrant judicial interference with removal. https://lawlens.in/stories/acceptance-of-compassionate-appointment-forecloses-a-subsequent-claim-to-a-higher-post-5fdb20daf5754635997ea3e86f50a7e6/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T13:01:57.344Z Acceptance of compassionate appointment forecloses a subsequent claim to a higher post. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tender-corrigendum-for-ongoing-contracts-does-not-alter-evaluation-of-completed-contract-09cfae079c36496fa32af956e2f8d0a9/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:59:42.954Z A tender corrigendum for ongoing contracts does not alter evaluation of completed contracts. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-lrc-cannot-be-cancelled-or-treated-as-surrendered-without-a-reasonable-hearing-1f8ffa43ec7d4f32b68c16264c93beb6/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:59:12.249Z An LRC cannot be cancelled or treated as surrendered without a reasonable hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-high-court-rejects-madhu-kodas-bid-to-narrow-alleged-1-340-crore-pmla-charge-say-97847eb4df204cc5985126ca83040513/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:59:09.226Z Jharkhand High Court rejects Madhu Koda’s bid to narrow alleged ₹1,340-crore PMLA charge, says it need not match the predicate-case charge sheet exactly https://lawlens.in/stories/child-welfare-not-a-fathers-status-as-natural-guardian-governs-custody-of-young-children-f25390923b6d4fd782d906047a8cba1c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:59:06.497Z Child welfare, not a father’s status as natural guardian, governs custody of young children. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-spouse-forced-to-leave-the-matrimonial-home-by-cruelty-is-not-guilty-of-desertion-be73bbdb63484da0a831bfc75c2e1f5c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:57:52.449Z A spouse forced to leave the matrimonial home by cruelty is not guilty of desertion. https://lawlens.in/stories/unsubstantiated-allegations-and-ordinary-matrimonial-discord-do-not-establish-cruelty-as-a-730c7c8acd1d4a1bb19d4c7958ab3664/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:57:49.656Z Unsubstantiated allegations and ordinary matrimonial discord do not establish cruelty as a ground for divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-satisfy-the-award-first-then-recover-from-the-owner-and-driver-for-driving-wi-3b4040f10ce840ca99d946cfb6653f87/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:56:44.578Z Insurer must satisfy the award first, then recover from the owner and driver for driving without a valid licence. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-satisfy-the-award-first-despite-a-licence-breach-then-recover-from-the-owner-e28473107f104791a5cb2e58ffb075bf/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:54:56.613Z Insurer Must Satisfy the Award First Despite a Licence Breach, Then Recover from the Owner and Driver. https://lawlens.in/stories/deceaseds-income-was-reassessed-at-the-notified-minimum-wage-rate-for-compensation-f7889cc749db4af88a2eb81c2689a4db/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:52:50.656Z Deceased’s income was reassessed at the notified minimum-wage rate for compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-records-and-prompt-ticket-production-may-establish-bona-fide-passenger-status-and-a-94c912edbe9346e0addb557feaa9d1e0/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:52:23.542Z Police records and prompt ticket production may establish bona fide passenger status and an untoward incident. https://lawlens.in/stories/conflicting-judicial-orders-on-the-same-project-warranted-condonation-of-delay-in-review-p-cd2dd9e197564d2cb6adefc02fff64b4/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:52:19.786Z Conflicting judicial orders on the same project warranted condonation of delay in review petitions. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-competent-boards-suspension-decision-remains-valid-when-communicated-by-the-managing-dir-21885fbb286c4718a44f3ac93ea37dd5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:52:16.343Z A competent Board’s suspension decision remains valid when communicated by the Managing Director. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-mandatory-ndps-safeguards-and-reliable-recovery-sustains-acquittal-01d573f47d3247188682a4679c1e6ab1/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:50:17.820Z Failure to prove mandatory NDPS safeguards and reliable recovery sustains acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/paraplegia-eliminating-earning-capacity-warrants-assessment-of-100-functional-disability-53b51d7aa92844d89aeeed378be704e6/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:50:14.978Z Paraplegia eliminating earning capacity warrants assessment of 100% functional disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-against-a-separately-residing-sister-in-law-were-quashed-for-want-of-specific-0aa9b717cc0c4e2b80a791609cef6739/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:50:11.386Z Proceedings against a separately residing sister-in-law were quashed for want of specific allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-should-ordinarily-decline-fir-registration-writs-when-statutory-magistrate-rem-97a603d3acb1419d8ecae4bdf26f1bb9/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:48:21.252Z High Courts should ordinarily decline FIR-registration writs when statutory Magistrate remedies remain available. https://lawlens.in/stories/tenuous-evidence-prolonged-detention-and-a-stalled-trial-justify-bail-in-a-uapa-case-44db34b1ef934688bf1db555ca359c1e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:48:18.634Z Tenuous evidence, prolonged detention, and a stalled trial justify bail in a UAPA case. https://lawlens.in/stories/reducible-personal-pay-must-be-included-in-last-pay-calculations-for-pension-fixation-1b251c86547d479592e02fc68ed4ca8b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:47:07.633Z Reducible Personal Pay must be included in last-pay calculations for pension fixation. https://lawlens.in/stories/general-and-omnibus-allegations-without-specific-individual-roles-do-not-justify-prosecuti-edadfe6a835242a8a3ac25d88e035bcd/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:47:03.719Z General and omnibus allegations without specific individual roles do not justify prosecuting matrimonial relatives. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-are-barred-from-belatedly-challenging-teacher-appointments-on-training-grounds-dfccf0bf5d7446358e18f07768f09bae/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:47:00.749Z Authorities are barred from belatedly challenging teacher appointments on training grounds omitted from earlier litigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/damaged-containers-that-no-longer-meet-prescribed-specifications-are-not-cylinders-under-t-732191568cab47b18e7dae8fdd633449/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:44:18.934Z Damaged containers that no longer meet prescribed specifications are not “cylinders” under the LPG Order. https://lawlens.in/stories/distinct-allegations-of-entrusted-fund-misappropriation-and-deceptive-invoices-warrant-inv-c722ce3f5cfa45fca7beed3d029fc52f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:44:14.933Z Distinct allegations of entrusted-fund misappropriation and deceptive invoices warrant investigation for breach of trust and cheating. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-criminal-acquittal-does-not-invalidate-disciplinary-findings-based-on-indepen-45d114c44a38405e9b3889ba6ff4eba1/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:43:02.980Z A subsequent criminal acquittal does not invalidate disciplinary findings based on independent evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-24-maintenance-depends-on-insufficient-independent-income-not-merely-disparity-bet-c91459384c07418e8218c59db1fa7ee9/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:42:17.944Z Section 24 maintenance depends on insufficient independent income, not merely disparity between spouses’ earnings. https://lawlens.in/stories/bare-threats-and-unspecified-abuse-absent-intent-to-alarm-or-provoke-breach-of-peace-do-no-564ce8bae92c426f9f9b06d7dec01bb1/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:42:13.180Z Bare threats and unspecified abuse, absent intent to alarm or provoke breach of peace, do not sustain prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/judges-pavement-ultimatum-and-intemperate-letters-justify-dismissal-gujarat-high-court-rul-b32d9b444f414b3baddfc1e030f77727/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:42:10.391Z Judge’s pavement ultimatum and intemperate letters justify dismissal, Gujarat High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-cannot-levy-hedging-charges-when-110-cash-margin-is-furnished-and-forward-contracts-f80328eb18a54b64bedf6e2f30caf46b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:40:35.830Z A bank cannot levy hedging charges when 110% cash margin is furnished and forward contracts declined. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pillion-riders-claim-must-be-assessed-separately-from-the-drivers-alleged-felonious-act-e2cc3c7b21444c26bd607299af1f68c2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:39:10.159Z A pillion rider’s claim must be assessed separately from the driver’s alleged felonious act. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-must-facilitate-a-senior-citizens-peaceful-entry-without-displacing-her-daughter-in-79c801c8d9d84aa8a2bea11d62febd43/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:39:07.019Z Police must facilitate a senior citizen’s peaceful entry without displacing her daughter-in-law’s residence rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-who-participates-without-objection-cannot-challenge-the-selection-process-afte-1be69bf44f794a2ab5dae60a521c31dd/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:37:51.333Z A candidate who participates without objection cannot challenge the selection process after an unsuccessful result. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-apparent-error-in-category-wise-vacancy-computation-warrants-review-and-appointment-of-98a7d39321cc460399d518bffcd7c8be/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:37:48.091Z An apparent error in category-wise vacancy computation warrants review and appointment of eligible wait-listed candidates. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-findings-warrant-judicial-interference-only-for-procedural-or-other-legal-inf-520052028de24510ad43504f67b4b7ed/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:37:45.018Z Disciplinary findings warrant judicial interference only for procedural or other legal infirmity. https://lawlens.in/stories/temporary-placement-without-a-formal-officiating-appointment-does-not-confer-entitlement-t-1e9d7d0c06bd4df3ba8f6269d8501990/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:37:41.551Z Temporary placement without a formal officiating appointment does not confer entitlement to higher-grade pay. https://lawlens.in/stories/recall-of-a-procedurally-defective-penalty-order-permits-fresh-disciplinary-proceedings-on-cf221b63d65e447eaa62fc93cdcd4fdf/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:36:48.738Z Recall of a procedurally defective penalty order permits fresh disciplinary proceedings on the same charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-appointment-of-a-presenting-officer-does-not-vitiate-an-inquiry-absent-demonstrated-pr-66fb87f23d9d4c3caf7e5c99f880eaf5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:35:10.004Z Non-appointment of a presenting officer does not vitiate an inquiry absent demonstrated prejudice. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-petition-becomes-infructuous-upon-disposal-of-the-underlying-application-cf914d70ecb4421ea86d329532f76be2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:35:06.865Z Contempt petition becomes infructuous upon disposal of the underlying application. https://lawlens.in/stories/mbaps-group-placement-follows-recruitment-time-qualifications-promotion-date-options-are-l-821fb0fc2221495b88f216a1a8b1a5b7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:35:02.671Z MBAPS group placement follows recruitment-time qualifications; promotion-date options are limited to the prescribed period. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligibility-for-consideration-does-not-create-an-entitlement-to-promotion-to-the-higher-gr-6586576aff234fa88771d3cb101a3f55/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:34:57.429Z Eligibility for consideration does not create an entitlement to promotion to the higher grade. https://lawlens.in/stories/reduction-in-rank-for-proved-police-misconduct-warrants-no-interference-absent-shocking-di-fb39210fd6594f12a5c7089c6a49e862/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:34:53.969Z Reduction in rank for proved police misconduct warrants no interference absent shocking disproportionality. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-group-b-promotions-empanelment-follows-prescribed-grading-and-seniority-not-aggregate-20c48f8f634946b0b9c689cbbea54d15/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:34:48.946Z For Group B promotions, empanelment follows prescribed grading and seniority, not aggregate marks. https://lawlens.in/stories/inclusion-in-a-waiting-list-confers-no-indefeasible-right-to-appointment-7beb479c29174a04a8cb9dac893190c8/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:34:45.371Z Inclusion in a waiting list confers no indefeasible right to appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-promotion-eligibility-grievances-including-consequential-seniority-91612c77a8744a4abe12eec29e52875c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:30:06.934Z Authorities must decide promotion-eligibility grievances, including consequential seniority and qualifying-service effects, by a reasoned order. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-for-a-section-304a-conviction-was-disproportionate-absent-proper-consideration-of-40d5c7cf3b234eb6a598eb0dbbd69604/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:29:50.408Z Removal for a Section 304A conviction was disproportionate absent proper consideration of the offence’s negligence-based nature. https://lawlens.in/stories/provisional-pension-is-impermissible-when-no-departmental-or-judicial-proceedings-are-pend-f2263e90e92242d1b57380b60f363791/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:29:45.845Z Provisional pension is impermissible when no departmental or judicial proceedings are pending at retirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/form-26as-receipts-alone-cannot-establish-taxable-service-consideration-without-verificati-3a31761358bf4ab4a665fe9440d334f6/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:29:22.876Z Form 26AS receipts alone cannot establish taxable service consideration without verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tariff-discovered-for-a-50-mw-project-cannot-be-applied-to-a-3-mw-project-be71978158924f34ac1f06670f4d91fb/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:28:18.707Z A tariff discovered for a 50 MW project cannot be applied to a 3 MW project. https://lawlens.in/stories/covid-19-lockdown-qualifies-as-force-majeure-for-up-transmission-project-aptel-upholds-cod-5ca61183b99d45ebb5da2c0eaf164b4e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:26:07.082Z COVID-19 lockdown qualifies as force majeure for UP transmission project, APTEL upholds COD extension https://lawlens.in/stories/documented-running-bills-establish-contractual-dues-absent-proof-of-discrepancies-in-measu-24a6e207381348a0b268478283ce1fd7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:25:11.374Z Documented running bills establish contractual dues absent proof of discrepancies in measurements, quantities, or rates. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-section-14-one-year-bar-may-be-waived-where-exceptional-hardship-and-no-prospect-of-re-fe90e6076b1a48caba5cb1d213d68a2b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:25:07.941Z The Section 14 one-year bar may be waived where exceptional hardship and no prospect of reconciliation are established. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-husbands-implausibly-low-income-disclosure-does-not-bar-lump-sum-permanent-alimony-295efcc1882749fe8cc52a7dffb6584a/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:25:04.993Z A husband’s implausibly low income disclosure does not bar lump-sum permanent alimony. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fair-price-shop-authorization-cannot-be-withdrawn-without-first-affording-the-holder-a-h-1e36e5d91a0d4255a905eeeedf7ed569/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:24:12.569Z A fair-price-shop authorization cannot be withdrawn without first affording the holder a hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prisoner-may-receive-six-days-emergency-leave-without-escort-to-support-an-ailing-spouse-71b1059431244391a70bb225f7fc72eb/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:22:50.317Z A prisoner may receive six days’ emergency leave without escort to support an ailing spouse. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-promotion-under-a-continuing-scheme-cannot-be-cancelled-again-on-the-same-eligibility-gr-585da1fc7fc44a12a31fba350ec1dca6/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:22:45.990Z A promotion under a continuing scheme cannot be cancelled again on the same eligibility ground. https://lawlens.in/stories/incentive-increments-granted-under-the-prevailing-government-order-cannot-later-be-withdra-17c5832f71694f5ab05b3cfd0a05b088/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:21:20.711Z Incentive increments granted under the prevailing Government Order cannot later be withdrawn or recovered. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-dismissed-for-non-prosecution-after-petitioners-repeatedly-failed-to-appear-e04ac8fb520f4e59943cdc93ba87feb2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:20:41.441Z Writ petitions dismissed for non-prosecution after petitioners repeatedly failed to appear. https://lawlens.in/stories/helmet-non-use-cannot-be-inferred-from-head-injuries-alone-to-establish-contributory-negli-4610b40bcf7e4a4682a763a15b4bc7a7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:20:22.708Z Helmet non-use cannot be inferred from head injuries alone to establish contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-disputes-involving-non-teaching-staff-at-unaided-private-schools-are-not-writ-main-1f6e408e81b94e7ea9b125387ca9fd5f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:20:19.105Z Service disputes involving non-teaching staff at unaided private schools are not writ-maintainable absent a public-law element. https://lawlens.in/stories/later-regularised-employees-cannot-rank-above-an-earlier-regularised-employee-without-auth-1dd206823a2a4ee89580599191a84ff3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:18:32.094Z Later-regularised employees cannot rank above an earlier-regularised employee without authority under applicable service rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-panels-must-follow-applicable-service-rules-not-an-unsupported-inter-division-ro-dfe5a405151743509a2de530ceacd401/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:18:30.781Z Seniority panels must follow applicable service rules, not an unsupported inter-division rotation. https://lawlens.in/stories/occupancy-rights-require-proof-of-tenancy-and-personal-cultivation-on-the-appointed-date-8948212ae1b24e06b41ab658b5916b56/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:18:28.863Z Occupancy rights require proof of tenancy and personal cultivation on the appointed date. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-will-is-unproved-where-the-attesting-witness-fails-to-establish-the-statutory-acts-of-at-7afe105d5f78404793b888c408d0ba55/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:16:52.774Z A Will is unproved where the attesting witness fails to establish the statutory acts of attestation. https://lawlens.in/stories/probate-establishes-a-wills-due-execution-but-does-not-adjudicate-title-to-bequeathed-prop-eb6bc25735364160a5946b8eb7a9db04/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:16:49.086Z Probate establishes a will’s due execution but does not adjudicate title to bequeathed property. https://lawlens.in/stories/letters-of-administration-may-issue-for-a-temple-leasehold-bequest-without-impleading-the-00dcbdf57a684df4ba9cc28505aa4886/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:14:49.565Z Letters of administration may issue for a temple leasehold bequest without impleading the temple owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/confusingly-similar-marks-may-be-enjoined-on-allied-goods-likely-to-imply-common-commercia-ff277388d12c444d8b4231c086072183/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:14:45.508Z Confusingly similar marks may be enjoined on allied goods likely to imply common commercial origin. https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-co-op-laws-pre-suit-notice-requirement-applies-to-chennai-trademark-suit-madras-hi-846978afd3754ff29c7c1ece60697618/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:14:07.517Z Gujarat co-op law’s pre-suit notice requirement applies to Chennai trademark suit, Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-remove-identified-public-track-encroachments-in-accordance-with-law-withi-381620f6cf4740d4950c21f74b3313fb/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:13:04.231Z Authorities must remove identified public-track encroachments in accordance with law within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-ordinarily-decline-writ-jurisdiction-over-disputes-already-pending-before-comp-1ce6dfc406704a1b915477887206d2e8/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:13:01.476Z High Courts ordinarily decline writ jurisdiction over disputes already pending before competent appellate authorities. https://lawlens.in/stories/retired-employees-promotion-representation-must-be-considered-on-its-merits-within-eight-w-c8fd40bd48614ff6bcf157ff21ad603c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:12:44.421Z Retired employee’s promotion representation must be considered on its merits within eight weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/different-b-ed-requirements-for-direct-recruitment-and-promotion-do-not-violate-articles-1-2896e61133c1455d8a55873344d82fab/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:11:06.257Z Different B.Ed. requirements for direct recruitment and promotion do not violate Articles 14 and 16. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-petitions-survive-order-vii-rule-11-when-pleadings-disclose-grounds-requiring-295b87bba31147acbd4e52ecd23d525e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:10:04.468Z Matrimonial petitions survive Order VII Rule 11 when pleadings disclose grounds requiring adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/cognitive-disability-need-not-be-reduced-to-one-third-when-assessing-whole-body-disability-42973f168bf5467b962dbe47ad9818ca/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:10:00.415Z Cognitive disability need not be reduced to one-third when assessing whole-body disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-arbitration-agreement-permits-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-with-objections-res-08197c21448f458b8603153896b97828/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:09:20.965Z A valid arbitration agreement permits appointment of a sole arbitrator, with objections reserved for arbitration. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-issues-statewide-sop-for-early-detection-and-care-of-underage-pregnancies-after-00b10d6bd631469293497d51efe25691/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:09:17.798Z Karnataka issues statewide SOP for early detection and care of underage pregnancies after 16-year-old’s 32-week case https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-acquisition-and-de-notification-issues-require-trial-not-plaint-rejection-780920f0c9694785be00210db15b927d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:06:44.767Z Disputed acquisition and de-notification issues require trial, not plaint rejection. https://lawlens.in/stories/ambiguity-in-advertised-eligibility-criteria-must-be-construed-in-favour-of-the-candidate-f0a3a0099ef0442bba41a738af2c0295/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:06:41.665Z Ambiguity in advertised eligibility criteria must be construed in favour of the candidate. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pedestrians-presence-on-the-roadway-alone-does-not-establish-contributory-negligence-cb04e77587224643bf9cfd88af1a489e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:06:38.339Z A pedestrian’s presence on the roadway alone does not establish contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/executing-courts-must-adjudicate-third-party-title-claims-under-order-xxi-rule-97-notwiths-ae32c6c4de114b74a0ca63211e6aae74/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:06:34.438Z Executing courts must adjudicate third-party title claims under Order XXI Rule 97, notwithstanding pending suits. https://lawlens.in/stories/hindu-widows-limited-agricultural-land-interest-became-absolute-under-1956-succession-act-ff9a7ae7aad94a2cb8ba66b12d1eb67b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:06:04.834Z Hindu widow’s limited agricultural-land interest became absolute under 1956 Succession Act, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-property-dispute-without-dishonest-intent-or-entrustment-cannot-sustain-cheating-or-crim-c06e35b76d434686942760f6abd90569/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:06:01.302Z A property dispute without dishonest intent or entrustment cannot sustain cheating or criminal-breach-of-trust charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-remand-a-partition-suit-to-allow-the-defendant-to-cross-examine-witnesses-and-606d53e0efd548ceb2f7bb41afcfeba5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:05:58.302Z A court may remand a partition suit to allow the defendant to cross-examine witnesses and lead evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/omnibus-allegations-without-specific-acts-of-instigation-or-abetment-do-not-sustain-sectio-71659414df12488499b275c7b2b73e1e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:05:38.781Z Omnibus allegations without specific acts of instigation or abetment do not sustain Section 306 IPC charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-138-is-not-attracted-when-a-cheque-exceeds-the-legally-enforceable-debt-at-present-4d74c2a41c7c4dfc90ca36e9f300c695/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:05:34.745Z Section 138 is not attracted when a cheque exceeds the legally enforceable debt at presentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unexplained-cancelled-demand-draft-did-not-rebut-the-section-139-presumption-of-legally-082185d04fc741a09967bba477478036/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:05:32.230Z An unexplained cancelled demand draft did not rebut the Section 139 presumption of legally enforceable debt. https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-nomination-on-forms-issued-before-eci-recognition-was-published-does-not-establish-60c4c6906be347db9bb2118bca33d015/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:05:28.675Z Filing nomination on forms issued before ECI recognition was published does not establish mens rea under Section 171G. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-land-acquisition-appeals-8-33-of-enhanced-compensation-may-be-released-with-the-ba-4392b66133ca41899596a0df63d3e32b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:03:24.305Z Pending land-acquisition appeals, 8.33% of enhanced compensation may be released, with the balance secured in fixed deposits. https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-acquits-man-in-pocso-case-citing-identification-doubts-and-prosecutions-fail-a0bd482890e04fd9b81bc6504466f133/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:03:21.260Z Supreme Court acquits man in POCSO case, citing identification doubts and prosecution’s failure to examine key teacher witness https://lawlens.in/stories/regularly-selected-direct-recruits-rank-senior-to-compassionate-and-ad-hoc-appointees-desp-444d83ec081649dcb57f853c445a13f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T12:03:18.143Z Regularly selected direct recruits rank senior to compassionate and ad hoc appointees despite their earlier appointments. https://lawlens.in/stories/distant-relatives-cannot-face-section-498a-prosecution-on-vague-omnibus-allegations-alone-de6ae82ebc98495fa1ecf31f838fcfa7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:56:02.624Z Distant relatives cannot face Section 498A prosecution on vague, omnibus allegations alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/notification-affecting-petitioners-properties-quashed-preserving-authorities-liberty-to-pr-3891f656135b44a29480eb1a66c3e12b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:55:59.146Z Notification affecting petitioners’ properties quashed, preserving authorities’ liberty to proceed under Section 13. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-contractual-allegations-without-entrustment-or-dishonest-misappropriation-do-not-con-bae56b37b76d453788131bb698dbabae/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:55:55.927Z Vague contractual allegations without entrustment or dishonest misappropriation do not constitute criminal breach of trust. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-tribunals-order-was-modified-in-accordance-with-the-parties-compromise-14627415327f49e496af368942ad9672/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:55:52.815Z The Tribunal’s Order Was Modified in Accordance With the Parties’ Compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-purchaser-facing-repudiation-must-seek-specific-performance-a-bare-injunction-is-barred-f7e78456c3874af993880c34431888d4/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:55:49.063Z A purchaser facing repudiation must seek specific performance; a bare injunction is barred under Section 41(h). https://lawlens.in/stories/for-divorce-under-special-marriage-act-spouse-must-prove-cruelty-since-the-marriage-was-so-531dc3855e4941969009472560354e33/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:55:45.970Z For divorce under Special Marriage Act, spouse must prove cruelty since the marriage was solemnised, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/material-additional-evidence-requiring-rebuttal-warrants-remand-for-fresh-adjudication-6cb54936d3084f7ba82f4176e5e997d0/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:55:42.901Z Material additional evidence requiring rebuttal warrants remand for fresh adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-revision-petitions-dismissed-as-withdrawn-after-parties-reported-settlement-6d11b03f9c65448a8d46dcdc5849875c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:53:29.463Z Civil revision petitions dismissed as withdrawn after parties reported settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/alleged-misrepresentation-in-procuring-a-registered-gift-deed-is-civil-absent-specific-cri-6af54214ccaa431c94be9a6ed081b049/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:53:26.918Z Alleged misrepresentation in procuring a registered gift deed is civil absent specific criminal ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-produce-a-valid-fitness-certificate-establishes-policy-breach-triggering-pay-an-094dd0add64942c58026b6520220fab3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:51:16.272Z Failure to produce a valid fitness certificate establishes policy breach, triggering pay-and-recover. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-judgment-debtor-cannot-obtain-recall-after-failing-to-appear-despite-notice-and-newspape-b2b46e7675c54d738c05fa0f0e3cfe76/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:42:27.026Z A judgment debtor cannot obtain recall after failing to appear despite notice and newspaper publication. https://lawlens.in/stories/antedated-fir-indicators-irreconcilable-medical-evidence-and-defective-section-313-questio-a3821201df9e41099199524f0ece64bc/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:42:23.709Z Antedated FIR indicators, irreconcilable medical evidence, and defective Section 313 questioning warranted acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-under-bns-sections-74-and-75-may-be-quashed-on-compromise-where-conviction-pro-ab2cb4566c1f46f8bb826c840d355a23/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:42:21.152Z Proceedings under BNS Sections 74 and 75 may be quashed on compromise where conviction prospects are bleak. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-quashed-after-kannada-speaking-detainee-was-not-given-the-order-and-r-ff172071dc6f4ddcbac1f73f70047d19/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:41:28.837Z Preventive detention quashed after Kannada-speaking detainee was not given the order and relied-on documents in a language he understood https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-rejecting-restoration-of-a-dismissed-suit-is-appealable-under-order-xliii-rule-1-ee3b7b0f264d49d290d541174e4b5bf9/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:37:55.361Z An order rejecting restoration of a dismissed suit is appealable under Order XLIII Rule 1(c), not as a decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-high-court-quashes-psa-detention-order-finding-two-year-execution-delay-snapped-link-t-c69e36032df148218efa1e9764b7edc2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:37:52.434Z J&K High Court quashes PSA detention order, finding two-year execution delay snapped link to alleged activities https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-regularization-from-completion-of-two-years-service-under-the-po-10c22e9c87264719a24d9f743a2f77af/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:37:15.363Z Authorities must consider regularization from completion of two years’ service under the policy applied. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-vehicle-owners-unsupported-alternative-driver-plea-cannot-defeat-corroborated-evidence-i-236becc5629e4e659f15749d73af5c3a/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:37:12.329Z A vehicle owner’s unsupported alternative-driver plea cannot defeat corroborated evidence identifying the driver. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-high-court-quashes-psa-detention-order-over-unexplained-year-long-delay-between-allege-909d83f06d2a4170b566c08afed994c5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:36:41.559Z J&K High Court quashes PSA detention order over unexplained year-long delay between alleged activity and detention proposal https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-reporting-delay-and-likely-lengthy-trial-supported-the-grant-of-regular-bail-79709983603d4fe7a279e203625f03ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:36:39.517Z Inordinate reporting delay and likely lengthy trial supported the grant of regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-multipliers-are-determined-by-completed-age-not-the-next-year-of-age-12ec09cbcf36424dba47b873da6b6cdf/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:36:23.820Z Motor accident multipliers are determined by completed age, not the next year of age. https://lawlens.in/stories/colour-blindness-cannot-disqualify-an-office-based-accountant-absent-a-governing-rule-or-d-d93e3ad87c7849c084a076cac0f2f00a/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:36:20.584Z Colour blindness cannot disqualify an office-based accountant absent a governing rule or demonstrated functional necessity. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-appeals-cannot-be-rejected-by-non-speaking-orders-that-ignore-the-employees-c-c53016c7776c4dd89dfc0e797f58cc8f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:32:55.421Z Disciplinary appeals cannot be rejected by non-speaking orders that ignore the employee’s contentions. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-paid-under-section-40-urgency-provisions-remains-provisional-until-the-final-65a0f393b3fe4892a7a5d651e94514fa/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:32:55.323Z Compensation paid under Section 40 urgency provisions remains provisional until the final award. https://lawlens.in/stories/appellate-courts-must-not-disturb-an-acquittal-when-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonable-62ca2652a76945fa8f0f66207acbd8b1/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:32:51.677Z Appellate courts must not disturb an acquittal when the trial court’s view is reasonable. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-collectors-reasoned-rejection-of-raiyatikaran-and-compensation-claims-prevails-over-a-co-56961560bdf84b848f45a6dfe277208a/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:32:48.751Z A Collector’s reasoned rejection of raiyatikaran and compensation claims prevails over a contrary DCLR order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-dying-declaration-cannot-sustain-conviction-when-material-inconsistencies-undermine-its-a964630be4d1455e9d7f650071525f7f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:32:45.256Z A dying declaration cannot sustain conviction when material inconsistencies undermine its reliability. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-sc-st-acts-anticipatory-bail-bar-does-not-apply-absent-prima-facie-allegations-of-cast-feafb049a9e443d995dfc46862f1d645/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:32:42.284Z The SC/ST Act’s anticipatory-bail bar does not apply absent prima facie allegations of caste abuse within public view. https://lawlens.in/stories/relatives-cannot-face-bigamy-concealment-charges-without-alleged-abetment-or-conspiracy-pa-36eacd380d674a309ca4e0191cd9b1be/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:32:39.127Z Relatives cannot face bigamy-concealment charges without alleged abetment or conspiracy, Patna High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/post-retirement-proceedings-under-rule-43-b-commence-on-service-and-are-barred-for-miscond-52c4cb21ba9349c5bc87af3049bb09c0/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:32:36.140Z Post-retirement proceedings under Rule 43(b) commence on service and are barred for misconduct over four years old. https://lawlens.in/stories/omnibus-allegations-without-specific-individual-roles-cannot-sustain-prosecution-of-a-husb-57b76b86c7c240f7ae6522d5bd1c02d5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:32:32.614Z Omnibus allegations without specific individual roles cannot sustain prosecution of a husband’s relatives. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-condoned-on-costs-to-permit-adjudication-on-merits-despite-an-inadequate-explanation-d7f3a00cd86a44fbb06ac8baa2616d7a/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:32:29.539Z Delay condoned on costs to permit adjudication on merits despite an inadequate explanation. https://lawlens.in/stories/deliberate-suppression-of-pending-criminal-cases-does-not-automatically-disqualify-a-candi-0d4dc16219954634b47cb3579014be87/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:21:38.304Z Deliberate suppression of pending criminal cases does not automatically disqualify a candidate without objective assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-mature-childs-refusal-of-overnight-custody-warrants-respect-with-supervised-visitation-p-b84f73a411f7465986fd118114c68787/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:20:24.673Z A mature child’s refusal of overnight custody warrants respect, with supervised visitation preserving parental bonds. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-cannot-classify-a-non-executive-director-as-fraudulent-without-a-reasoned-evidence-b-fcf26d466258435286960a989ebe6c43/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:18:32.127Z Banks cannot classify a non-executive director as fraudulent without a reasoned, evidence-based order. https://lawlens.in/stories/private-redevelopment-disputes-lacking-a-public-law-element-are-not-maintainable-under-art-62e34949f2534b37adb1ff33d75185c1/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:18:29.281Z Private redevelopment disputes lacking a public-law element are not maintainable under Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-questions-on-gst-notice-clubbing-and-limitation-should-be-resolved-through-statut-1b94ad83f73b4293bcf851564ee43359/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:18:26.668Z Disputed questions on GST notice clubbing and limitation should be resolved through statutory adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-inadvertence-does-not-satisfy-the-beyond-control-test-for-delayed-leave-to-defend-app-9544cff9a8794181b6460013e68c7848/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:17:33.230Z Mere inadvertence does not satisfy the beyond-control test for delayed leave-to-defend applications. https://lawlens.in/stories/grievous-or-life-endangering-injuries-alone-do-not-establish-attempted-murder-without-requ-cf17353d0a454042a4de9e0d0f294d9c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:17:28.019Z Grievous or life-endangering injuries alone do not establish attempted murder without requisite intent or knowledge. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-spouse-who-refuses-reconciliation-cannot-establish-desertion-against-a-spouse-willing-to-66b046912151492c988b934200be3e4f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:16:37.812Z A spouse who refuses reconciliation cannot establish desertion against a spouse willing to resume cohabitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-investigation-is-complete-and-trial-is-likely-to-take-time-fa5ad693dfcd4c96bc548020ac596c16/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:15:06.821Z Regular bail is warranted where investigation is complete and trial is likely to take time. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-is-entitled-to-bail-on-parity-where-similarly-situated-co-accused-have-been-grante-0208a4d367bb493398343caa5fb0a18d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:15:03.902Z Accused Is Entitled to Bail on Parity Where Similarly Situated Co-Accused Have Been Granted Bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/district-collector-must-decide-water-body-encroachment-appeals-within-eight-weeks-after-he-85b8f537f47a4851905886228f3d7429/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:15:01.141Z District Collector must decide water-body encroachment appeals within eight weeks after hearing affected parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/electricity-service-must-be-restored-where-no-statutory-eviction-order-has-been-passed-bea71be70fb347088f4303e97240e0a5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:14:58.872Z Electricity service must be restored where no statutory eviction order has been passed. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-dismissals-requiring-section-33-2-b-approval-section-2a-limitation-runs-from-the-date-ff9da660b6404e4dad78c13ca944b46d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:14:55.604Z For dismissals requiring Section 33(2)(b) approval, Section 2A limitation runs from the date of approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/completed-investigation-and-126-days-custody-justified-bail-despite-pending-antecedent-cas-b5a137c835f44dfca830491a03e33d0d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:13:13.851Z Completed investigation and 126 days’ custody justified bail despite pending antecedent cases. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-may-be-granted-where-alleged-caste-abuse-occurred-by-phone-and-further-custody-is-unn-d828f2fdaaa94f5285d0417b6f72bbe9/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:13:11.044Z Bail may be granted where alleged caste abuse occurred by phone and further custody is unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-closed-after-parties-acknowledged-that-the-encroachments-had-been-removed-93e370098797410190f581a57c67d8c3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:11:57.116Z Writ petition closed after parties acknowledged that the encroachments had been removed. https://lawlens.in/stories/central-government-nursing-norms-do-not-apply-to-hospitals-outside-their-specified-scope-f6ed1302ec8a4262addbe2758c3a0909/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:11:55.781Z Central-government nursing norms do not apply to hospitals outside their specified scope. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-complaint-disclosing-cognizable-offences-warrants-investigation-and-cannot-be-quashed-at-7debaf52c8ce48d19ba7a70e78e16f33/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:11:51.747Z A complaint disclosing cognizable offences warrants investigation and cannot be quashed at the threshold. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-recruitment-waitlist-remains-operative-when-the-authority-continues-using-it-after-its-s-26ac8e6773774f79b9c8537014c27d30/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:11:48.951Z A recruitment waitlist remains operative when the authority continues using it after its stated expiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-holding-singhania-university-b-ed-degrees-must-be-considered-subject-to-the-hig-a39397abe482411aa1dfe196133f81d3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:11:45.455Z Candidates holding Singhania University B.Ed. degrees must be considered subject to the High Court’s ruling. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pharmacy-degree-cannot-satisfy-prescribed-subject-wise-eligibility-absent-recognized-equ-98be95a5e9494267a3df8367f068afab/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:09:44.152Z A Pharmacy degree cannot satisfy prescribed subject-wise eligibility absent recognized equivalence. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-2004-work-charged-or-contractual-service-counts-toward-qualifying-service-under-the-ol-73db6f643df0464193e65b2208e5aa9c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:08:51.470Z Pre-2004 work-charged or contractual service counts toward qualifying service under the Old Pension Scheme. https://lawlens.in/stories/appointment-through-ldce-does-not-count-as-a-promotion-for-macp-financial-upgradation-0f56afd23b644b4293edaaa97c3f16be/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:07:30.539Z Appointment through LDCE does not count as a promotion for MACP financial upgradation. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-on-vigilance-grounds-is-valid-when-the-underlying-irregularities-are-substantiate-ae27f02de61249f79fd4a7a2f11ecccd/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:07:27.144Z Transfer on vigilance grounds is valid when the underlying irregularities are substantiated. https://lawlens.in/stories/former-railway-contract-labourers-must-prove-eligibility-absorption-is-not-automatic-8492ee7facef4a47ad97c4fe0856acd2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:05:35.162Z Former railway contract labourers must prove eligibility; absorption is not automatic. https://lawlens.in/stories/manufacturer-can-claim-cenvat-credit-on-duty-paid-capital-goods-installed-under-epc-works-8eb28f1b1a3b4a7c826ea3ea3251661b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:05:34.457Z Manufacturer can claim CENVAT credit on duty-paid capital goods installed under EPC works contracts, CESTAT rules https://lawlens.in/stories/tds-borne-by-the-service-recipient-is-not-includible-in-taxable-service-value-447c625030004655bb0452e35eb362e3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:05:30.299Z TDS borne by the service recipient is not includible in taxable service value. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-vii-rule-11-requires-courts-to-assess-the-plaint-not-defendants-contrary-genealogica-491261390fef4700b59c74b3ec924921/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:04:32.811Z Order VII Rule 11 Requires Courts to Assess the Plaint, Not Defendants’ Contrary Genealogical Evidence https://lawlens.in/stories/cpc-appellate-remedies-ordinarily-preclude-article-227-challenges-to-civil-court-orders-4790a273d6fd46cd9a68cdbf836ac472/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:04:32.739Z CPC appellate remedies ordinarily preclude Article 227 challenges to civil-court orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/alleged-misrepresentation-in-procuring-a-registered-gift-deed-is-civil-absent-specific-cri-403f7bd038a14fc6ad10dd37bb2948e2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:04:30.155Z Alleged misrepresentation in procuring a registered gift deed is civil absent specific criminal ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-possession-of-a-defined-portion-cannot-be-granted-before-a-preliminary-decree-in-a-55e89da12b3241f78947dca4fadb55f9/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:31.325Z Interim possession of a defined portion cannot be granted before a preliminary decree in a partition suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-enhanced-by-50-000-for-pain-and-suffering-attendant-expenses-and-loss-of-amen-75b8eb92e09341429209433a832da892/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:29.963Z Compensation enhanced by ₹50,000 for pain and suffering, attendant expenses, and loss of amenities. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-authoritys-discretionary-refusal-to-conduct-a-spot-inspection-warrants-no-wri-c36b0bfc03d3413680f559737b961fb7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:28.725Z An appellate authority’s discretionary refusal to conduct a spot inspection warrants no writ interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-challenging-valuation-and-court-fee-directions-becomes-infructuous-after-rev-cccce21859d34bdfb065ad239cac2701/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:27.778Z Writ petition challenging valuation and court-fee directions becomes infructuous after revaluation and payment of the requisite fee. https://lawlens.in/stories/expert-handwriting-evidence-must-be-assessed-with-the-entire-record-not-in-isolation-23dc56fe8821485380787970aa3c8544/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:26.471Z Expert handwriting evidence must be assessed with the entire record, not in isolation. https://lawlens.in/stories/co-accused-have-no-right-of-audience-on-applications-to-become-approvers-aa61367a0e52484583cf1333f5cc3249/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:25.109Z Co-accused have no right of audience on applications to become approvers. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-are-an-abuse-of-process-where-officials-followed-a-superiors-order-an-e7692f66e67b4af981fd0024ef967105/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:24.127Z Criminal proceedings are an abuse of process where officials followed a superior’s order and allegations lack evidentiary support. https://lawlens.in/stories/regularisation-applications-must-be-decided-under-the-rules-prevailing-on-the-filing-date-f1d29bab4fed4675a307890faf5e6148/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:22.443Z Regularisation applications must be decided under the rules prevailing on the filing date. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-fir-is-permissible-when-separate-mining-violations-constitute-distinct-offences-76ad75407c964f3ea11534bbed3c19be/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:21.373Z A second FIR is permissible when separate mining violations constitute distinct offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/investment-fraud-allegations-warrant-investigation-an-fir-cannot-be-quashed-as-a-purely-ci-afcd228dde9c43069ab7105e6135bd15/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:19.440Z Investment-fraud allegations warrant investigation; an FIR cannot be quashed as a purely civil dispute at this stage. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-declined-to-revisit-the-tower-authorisation-order-after-construction-preserving-the-060b559b6e4e429c9d48ad5645ae4783/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:18.122Z Court declined to revisit the tower-authorisation order after construction, preserving the petitioner’s right to pursue other remedies. https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-revision-petitions-dismissed-as-withdrawn-after-parties-reported-settlement-306ff5ff2e8b49d6b0cedd3d68f735fb/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:17.208Z Civil revision petitions dismissed as withdrawn after parties reported settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unexplained-cancelled-demand-draft-did-not-rebut-the-section-139-presumption-of-legally-11d634a37a89434a8bd19cd740aed3c7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:15.383Z An unexplained cancelled demand draft did not rebut the Section 139 presumption of legally enforceable debt. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-not-liable-under-the-policy-must-pay-compensation-and-recover-it-from-the-vehic-09daf85b49324e559387b492cb2761ee/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:14.727Z An insurer not liable under the policy must pay compensation and recover it from the vehicle owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/trial-courts-must-consider-limitation-and-possession-objections-when-deciding-order-vii-ru-4ff5124d15e34f7e8bee1f9dac77c22c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:12.195Z Trial Courts Must Consider Limitation and Possession Objections When Deciding Order VII Rule 11 Applications. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-cannot-stand-absent-material-connecting-the-accused-to-the-alleged-of-a381b0c5c05f4fcfb1b3bdf80ded59a0/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:12.062Z Criminal proceedings cannot stand absent material connecting the accused to the alleged offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cheque-signing-treasurers-disputed-liability-must-be-adjudicated-at-trial-not-quashed-7541c722a9b049ddb2572b49aa4809a1/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:09.110Z A cheque-signing treasurer’s disputed liability must be adjudicated at trial, not quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-available-statutory-rera-appeal-should-be-pursued-where-the-challenge-turns-on-disputed-8f73391c349947eb865a1783179de151/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:06.830Z An available statutory RERA appeal should be pursued where the challenge turns on disputed facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-cannot-adjudicate-disputed-civil-access-rights-claimants-must-approach-the-civil-co-d421502eae604a698cb582c166a6b2d2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T11:03:04.024Z Police cannot adjudicate disputed civil access rights; claimants must approach the civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cheque-issued-to-repay-a-time-barred-debt-can-revive-liability-and-trigger-section-138-k-d49dee7667604e29bbf92f6330817e71/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:42:42.112Z A cheque issued to repay a time-barred debt can revive liability and trigger Section 138, Kerala High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-recovery-of-a-weapon-without-corroborative-evidence-cannot-sustain-a-murder-convictio-9e6d2ab956de49859fde1099a524562e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:42:25.414Z Mere recovery of a weapon, without corroborative evidence, cannot sustain a murder conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-mere-breach-of-a-sale-agreement-without-evidence-of-fraud-does-not-sustain-criminal-pros-6616a00a8f89460c9f467cf60510b3a0/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:42:22.027Z A mere breach of a sale agreement, without evidence of fraud, does not sustain criminal prosecution. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-91-crpc-does-not-entitle-an-accused-to-summon-every-document-potentially-useful-to-837b4681415a45eb9daab00c80cfd485/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:41:40.136Z Section 91 CrPC does not entitle an accused to summon every document potentially useful to the defence. https://lawlens.in/stories/adults-in-voluntary-live-in-relationships-are-entitled-to-protection-of-life-and-liberty-f991ad90939d457caba8b51dabe92fc5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:36:48.956Z Adults in voluntary live-in relationships are entitled to protection of life and liberty. https://lawlens.in/stories/victims-acknowledged-relationship-and-pregnancy-with-investigation-complete-justified-bail-731be6a3ebbd440d89986fb91101b1fa/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:36:46.316Z Victim’s acknowledged relationship and pregnancy, with investigation complete, justified bail in the POCSO case. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-despite-criminal-antecedents-subject-to-stringent-surveillance-and-compliance-547c6f559c9b48afbd1443a5ba259e9d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:36:43.473Z Bail granted despite criminal antecedents, subject to stringent surveillance and compliance conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-upholds-trafficking-conviction-despite-finding-that-commercial-sexual-a14f1b02407f461eb9096eb3cdebf98e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:36:40.630Z Calcutta High Court upholds trafficking conviction despite finding that commercial sexual exploitation was not proved https://lawlens.in/stories/bona-fide-non-disclosure-of-a-criminal-case-ending-in-acquittal-does-not-justify-terminati-25de4a5916f9467e9e28dc464ccc36fa/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:36:37.541Z Bona fide non-disclosure of a criminal case ending in acquittal does not justify termination from service. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-partnerships-voluntary-payment-toward-a-partners-tax-demand-does-not-warrant-a-writ-orde-873e16d4127f48fc9dc2a9e2d76fe311/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:34:23.082Z A partnership’s voluntary payment toward a partner’s tax demand does not warrant a writ-ordered refund. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurers-driver-testimony-alone-cannot-rebut-an-eyewitness-supported-negligence-finding-e05e862de3da4095af31b147bd99d9b9/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:34:19.454Z An insurer’s driver testimony alone cannot rebut an eyewitness-supported negligence finding. https://lawlens.in/stories/before-removing-a-panchayat-president-contrary-to-members-views-the-inspector-must-give-no-b3787464de8d44dba4b8e4726bf0e09e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:34:16.658Z Before removing a Panchayat President contrary to members’ views, the Inspector must give notice of reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/bnss-allows-interim-release-of-seized-valuables-during-investigation-after-documentation-m-967886e317184230a1c75827f1a38e1d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:34:13.551Z BNSS allows interim release of seized valuables during investigation after documentation, Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-civil-dispute-cannot-bar-investigation-when-the-complaint-prima-facie-discloses-cognizab-4168561a99384f7b8408e9cf2738ca7f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:34:10.833Z A civil dispute cannot bar investigation when the complaint prima facie discloses cognizable offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/changeover-switch-facilities-cannot-be-extended-to-a-newly-dug-separate-borewell-d8a0009ca67f42659a403ab68bd27182/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:34:07.902Z Changeover-switch facilities cannot be extended to a newly dug, separate borewell. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-cannot-re-agitate-itat-orders-already-adjudicated-in-statutory-appeals-e7ca2ec3934143c39b281382a808a989/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:34:04.809Z Writ petitions cannot re-agitate ITAT orders already adjudicated in statutory appeals. https://lawlens.in/stories/where-ownership-is-undisputed-seized-vehicles-should-be-released-on-security-to-prevent-de-2f6dcb90df4e4ccc9f787f20f5c812dc/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:34:01.621Z Where ownership is undisputed, seized vehicles should be released on security to prevent deterioration. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-14-sarfaesi-order-should-be-challenged-under-section-17-not-by-writ-c2537231425943328fb9ad2fb95a2745/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:33:58.716Z A Section 14 SARFAESI order should be challenged under Section 17, not by writ. https://lawlens.in/stories/allahabad-high-court-sets-statewide-guidelines-for-magistrates-handling-complaints-against-dea75d7b59b15389a992414cf9c17f53/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:29:27.277Z Allahabad High Court sets statewide guidelines for magistrates handling complaints against public servants under BNSS https://lawlens.in/stories/section-43d-5-requires-reasonable-grounds-to-believe-the-accusation-is-prima-facie-true-0565feb25d444799900e3a5b4306bdb4/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:12:51.990Z Section 43D(5) requires reasonable grounds to believe the accusation is prima facie true. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-113as-presumption-of-abetment-cannot-arise-without-proof-of-cruelty-069095aa0c764532970c9cd3efb7c000/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:12:00.763Z Section 113A’s presumption of abetment cannot arise without proof of cruelty. https://lawlens.in/stories/patna-high-court-treats-both-spouses-acceptance-that-their-marriage-is-over-as-reciprocal-a317144214cd4997aaed81b3fb95d751/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:11:17.619Z Patna High Court treats both spouses’ acceptance that their marriage is over as reciprocal cruelty, grants divorce and ₹36.25 lakh alimony https://lawlens.in/stories/investment-in-a-partnership-business-does-not-by-itself-constitute-entrustment-under-secti-4873121b18784ce0ba5de2ad3936aee5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:02:55.877Z Investment in a partnership business does not, by itself, constitute entrustment under Section 405 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/further-investigation-was-unwarranted-where-the-probe-and-subsequent-audits-disclosed-no-c-c11779e08c464d15b8e9f4efaf1d2a48/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:02:54.087Z Further investigation was unwarranted where the probe and subsequent audits disclosed no criminal misconduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-agreement-to-sell-explaining-entry-into-possession-does-not-defeat-an-adverse-possessio-65b1521a12284d94ac673258d436fd70/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:02:52.379Z An agreement to sell explaining entry into possession does not defeat an adverse-possession claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/caste-based-abuse-of-an-absent-sc-st-member-does-not-meet-the-acts-public-view-requirement-b330fdf8140d4e37b95dbb71e66d278d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:02:51.139Z Caste-based abuse of an absent SC/ST member does not meet the Act’s public-view requirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-courts-may-protect-an-allottees-possession-of-evacuee-property-against-private-inter-d81537da42cf4ca3b24be90ff6b67998/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:02:49.137Z Civil courts may protect an allottee’s possession of evacuee property against private interference. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-uapa-trial-and-subsisting-national-security-dismissal-preclude-removal-from-the-745a81a4ad5d46a9a0c1be4ca4b01e40/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:02:47.599Z A pending UAPA trial and subsisting national-security dismissal preclude removal from the police OGW list. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-heinous-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-amicable-settlement-where-conviction-3650dedf966349429c95d024c212198f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:02:43.561Z Non-heinous criminal proceedings may be quashed after amicable settlement where conviction prospects are bleak. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-government-cannot-remove-encroachments-from-grama-natham-land-it-does-not-own-a643608e102441b18969bcedca1f3b9f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T10:01:45.470Z The Government cannot remove encroachments from Grama Natham land it does not own. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-should-ordinarily-decline-sarfaesi-challenges-where-an-efficacious-statutory-r-c96c2a2345d94827bbe2122100fc3652/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:57:01.587Z High Courts should ordinarily decline SARFAESI challenges where an efficacious statutory remedy is available. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-113-b-presumption-cannot-arise-without-proof-of-dowry-related-cruelty-soon-before-f238c0aabe31465fb894b7e8a830055f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:51:41.792Z Section 113-B presumption cannot arise without proof of dowry-related cruelty soon before death. https://lawlens.in/stories/principal-secretary-must-consider-pds-licence-cancellation-representation-in-light-of-subs-82af6efae6d84e72a20f7c308e6024c0/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:51:35.388Z Principal Secretary must consider PDS licence-cancellation representation in light of subsequent acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/circumstantial-evidence-must-exclude-reasonable-hypotheses-of-innocence-to-sustain-a-convi-f90df4c12da94c56af30dcc16a04a272/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:51:27.528Z Circumstantial evidence must exclude reasonable hypotheses of innocence to sustain a conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-fir-for-the-same-occurrence-is-impermissible-further-investigation-lies-under-sec-229d6613f93b49a49f619e3a19daa052/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:51:27.189Z A second FIR for the same occurrence is impermissible; further investigation lies under Section 173(8). https://lawlens.in/stories/government-must-decide-on-filling-reported-vacancies-through-the-commission-within-six-mon-135a8dce00784d4e8b5ef42033e00bb8/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:51:27.033Z Government Must Decide on Filling Reported Vacancies Through the Commission Within Six Months https://lawlens.in/stories/challenges-to-certificate-proceedings-should-ordinarily-be-pursued-through-statutory-remed-0795299c96984ce09cd5360d14a89169/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:51:26.193Z Challenges to certificate proceedings should ordinarily be pursued through statutory remedies under the PDR Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-prosecution-may-be-quashed-when-identical-allegations-are-rejected-on-merits-in-d-aaeb7d237a16488c846df68edd3e5607/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:51:25.072Z Criminal prosecution may be quashed when identical allegations are rejected on merits in departmental proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-commercial-offence-proceedings-may-be-quashed-on-settlement-where-convict-3d0728380ec8467eb3b1e2d7ae1bfd38/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:50:59.268Z Non-compoundable commercial-offence proceedings may be quashed on settlement where conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-land-acquisition-compensation-claims-must-be-decided-by-a-reasoned-order-after-he-2ca14ac52d7845ce84a28fa8a34e4478/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:50:58.896Z Disputed land-acquisition compensation claims must be decided by a reasoned order after hearing the landowners. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-securing-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-deposits-f85d21e152c74fcc9d56bd5485a4e4b3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:43:19.573Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while securing disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits. https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-1992-bhumiswami-rights-may-be-transferred-without-subsequent-collector-permission-0c0a099c83884be8ac20dd802662e915/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:43:11.695Z Pre-1992 bhumiswami rights may be transferred without subsequent Collector permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-proclamation-is-invalid-unless-it-specifies-the-accuseds-time-and-place-of-appearance-b7417942c4754671b51156d0e96d7b7a/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:43:09.674Z A proclamation is invalid unless it specifies the accused’s time and place of appearance. https://lawlens.in/stories/over-age-former-railway-casual-labourers-are-entitled-to-compensation-in-lieu-of-regularis-642126c320e94d148d799ddfdecd50ed/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:43:01.599Z Over-age former railway casual labourers are entitled to compensation in lieu of regularisation. https://lawlens.in/stories/first-time-in-court-identification-cannot-sustain-conviction-when-the-witness-never-saw-th-e36d6ba5944847a2825c7ae6abf7ea1e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:42:38.400Z First-time in-court identification cannot sustain conviction when the witness never saw the accused and no TIP was held. https://lawlens.in/stories/debarment-based-on-cctv-footage-cannot-stand-without-effective-access-to-that-evidence-038a97bb07c0446e8e5cd28b6383cab8/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:40:13.781Z Debarment based on CCTV footage cannot stand without effective access to that evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/advanced-pregnancy-warrants-one-later-pet-opportunity-when-deferment-was-sought-before-the-cea583fdb825475389a221f4953b1c18/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:40:13.492Z Advanced pregnancy warrants one later PET opportunity when deferment was sought before the test. https://lawlens.in/stories/excess-hra-paid-without-employee-fraud-or-misrepresentation-cannot-be-recovered-e8210991527447398a9c58129465d13e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:40:00.778Z Excess HRA paid without employee fraud or misrepresentation cannot be recovered. https://lawlens.in/stories/casual-leave-does-not-authorize-absence-unless-approved-by-the-competent-authority-4a8266ca9dc547798e6a59b48d4a7ada/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:39:58.164Z Casual leave does not authorize absence unless approved by the competent authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-authority-cannot-suo-motu-enhance-punishment-without-a-pending-appeal-or-expr-e8595e749e644f58a514527938f80d9f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:39:56.268Z An appellate authority cannot suo motu enhance punishment without a pending appeal or express statutory authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-heirs-regularisation-claim-by-a-reasoned-order-subject-to-eligibil-53d632df331142848d0fc19c1f7ba980/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:39:55.668Z Authorities must decide heirs’ regularisation claim by a reasoned order, subject to eligibility under law. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-challenge-to-a-cancelled-selection-result-is-infructuous-absent-challenge-to-its-replace-d28d60d630174d8e9df48dbf83363b6d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:39:55.586Z A challenge to a cancelled selection result is infructuous absent challenge to its replacement. https://lawlens.in/stories/past-service-as-a-gds-cannot-count-toward-qualifying-service-for-pension-in-regular-postal-0803511eba7b47a180cd08bea50324f5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:39:53.072Z Past service as a GDS cannot count toward qualifying service for pension in regular postal employment. https://lawlens.in/stories/category-change-representations-require-reasoned-consideration-but-reclassification-is-not-d2420c6f06f3410585a6166ed0ad7feb/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:39:50.527Z Category-change representations require reasoned consideration, but reclassification is not guaranteed. https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-on-moulds-remains-admissible-when-they-are-sent-to-job-workers-and-returned-1eb9f14c24834df3bc968fb225e36be2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:39:30.413Z CENVAT credit on moulds remains admissible when they are sent to job workers and returned under challans. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-106-supports-conviction-when-a-co-resident-fails-to-explain-a-homicidal-death-insi-a6358067d75f43e4b9805777ddbf3916/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:35:21.193Z Section 106 supports conviction when a co-resident fails to explain a homicidal death inside the home. https://lawlens.in/stories/first-time-in-court-identification-cannot-sustain-conviction-when-the-witness-never-saw-th-601405713856458db28ad9056f384a08/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:35:18.753Z First-time in-court identification cannot sustain conviction when the witness never saw the accused and no TIP was held. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plausible-acquittal-based-on-circumstantial-evidence-warrants-no-appellate-interference-3056062b099b4ae9b3c866c55bbfc595/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:35:15.345Z A plausible acquittal based on circumstantial evidence warrants no appellate interference absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunals-must-give-reasoned-findings-on-material-issues-before-granting-consequential-sen-b7fb558778bc464d999ae5931e7d9a1f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:35:12.559Z Tribunals must give reasoned findings on material issues before granting consequential seniority relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/madhya-pradesh-high-court-grants-bail-to-suspended-inspector-accused-in-custodial-death-ca-aa131d02c1354732bc12134316367430/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:31:13.884Z Madhya Pradesh High Court grants bail to suspended inspector accused in custodial death case after a year in custody https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-reasonably-possible-2a343caf81e34bb3bdf9e2f73ecaebe7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:11:35.432Z An acquittal cannot be disturbed where the trial court’s view is reasonably possible. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-instrumentalities-are-not-favoured-litigants-and-must-establish-bona-fide-grounds-fo-c1570d0e1f11447abe1c8630b1af5c13/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:11:09.540Z State instrumentalities are not favoured litigants and must establish bona fide grounds for delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-section-498-a-proceedings-may-be-quashed-on-voluntary-settlement-where-co-77b2da88b7fd42149deeb01e9660fec0/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:11:06.911Z Non-compoundable Section 498-A proceedings may be quashed on voluntary settlement where conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-adjudication-order-uploaded-without-separate-intimation-was-quashed-fresh-hearing-dire-8db7b6ba4c6940bda2f8cfe61a25b4fb/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:11:05.192Z GST adjudication order uploaded without separate intimation was quashed; fresh hearing directed. https://lawlens.in/stories/portal-only-upload-of-a-show-cause-notice-without-separate-intimation-violates-natural-jus-86bd4e067a394ab2b6c0c01f9a8822fd/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:11:04.988Z Portal-only upload of a show-cause notice without separate intimation violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/uploading-a-gst-show-cause-notice-only-under-the-additional-notices-and-orders-tab-without-fd1a1f7b395343a3ab6036b7f4990d9e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:01:39.654Z Uploading a GST show-cause notice only under the “Additional Notices and Orders” tab, without separate intimation, violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-authorities-must-grant-a-personal-hearing-before-passing-an-adverse-adjudication-order-ad9ed6b333ae4425b86ba270c4989d39/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:01:27.291Z GST authorities must grant a personal hearing before passing an adverse adjudication order. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-account-must-be-unfrozen-with-only-the-disputed-amount-retained-in-fixed-deposit-e46e60df724b40e980b614c50d6c7816/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:01:19.511Z The account must be unfrozen, with only the disputed amount retained in fixed deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-preserving-only-the-disputed-amount-in-fixed-deposit-82551001027d4a4f8667b64afab48b3b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T09:01:14.280Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while preserving only the disputed amount in fixed deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/victim-must-be-given-notice-before-bail-is-granted-in-sc-st-act-cases-aae6da46e40146bca33e9d98f99630a2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:57:50.761Z Victim must be given notice before bail is granted in SC/ST Act cases. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-re-adjudicate-merits-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-record-297978b81b444232a4a437d74960cb1b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:57:13.504Z Review jurisdiction cannot re-adjudicate merits absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-cannot-be-imposed-on-projected-revenue-for-uncommenced-construction-based-solely-on-pl-7a0434c852db4c53bd21cc9320cdd5a1/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:56:58.278Z Tax cannot be imposed on projected revenue for uncommenced construction based solely on planning approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-based-on-complaints-without-notice-or-opportunity-to-respond-violates-natural-just-bfe96c9f684543d29964051acc1d6033/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:55:47.709Z Removal based on complaints without notice or opportunity to respond violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-115jb-did-not-apply-to-banking-companies-before-its-2012-amendment-6a235e982f874edeb52d3d8551850d0c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:55:46.695Z Section 115JB did not apply to banking companies before its 2012 amendment. https://lawlens.in/stories/inability-to-resume-ones-occupation-after-limb-loss-supports-compensation-for-functional-d-ee6513b76ab24f22bbd24daca69ea8f6/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:55:07.660Z Inability to resume one’s occupation after limb loss supports compensation for functional disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-jurisdictional-rto-witness-cannot-establish-that-a-driver-lacked-a-valid-licence-71c2131c0db242028308302281e26e68/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:54:44.968Z A non-jurisdictional RTO witness cannot establish that a driver lacked a valid licence. https://lawlens.in/stories/alcohol-detected-in-the-stomach-alone-does-not-establish-intoxication-or-contributory-negl-22f478df565d4c589a0cb2b40c7b4c7b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:54:30.068Z Alcohol detected in the stomach alone does not establish intoxication or contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/competing-claims-to-frozen-mutual-fund-proceeds-must-be-resolved-in-the-pending-civil-suit-5c0d0e0ce4e043c697e24ce3bd7364a4/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:54:26.663Z Competing claims to frozen mutual-fund proceeds must be resolved in the pending civil suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-certificate-verification-call-creates-no-right-to-appointment-below-the-applicable-selec-568508ad34814dccbe0b2ef81bfaa57c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:54:12.987Z A certificate-verification call creates no right to appointment below the applicable selection cutoff. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-slap-without-knowledge-that-the-resulting-injury-was-likely-fatal-amounts-to-grievous-hu-56f8c735910f4c98b1c76cae6253b76a/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:54:10.496Z A slap without knowledge that the resulting injury was likely fatal amounts to grievous hurt, not culpable homicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/contesting-parties-must-receive-notice-and-an-opportunity-to-oppose-interlocutory-applicat-11da43554c43422a8e2a2da15a1cbaf7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:53:36.244Z Contesting parties must receive notice and an opportunity to oppose interlocutory applications. https://lawlens.in/stories/pay-commission-benefits-extend-to-cooperative-sugar-mill-employees-only-upon-an-independen-76fd53e2f05e470383146c63cae7e307/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:53:32.628Z Pay commission benefits extend to cooperative sugar mill employees only upon an independent government decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/mandamus-was-refused-after-substantial-compliance-and-a-ten-year-delay-in-approaching-the-99e229b52ab448c69acf0782ef892e74/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:53:29.793Z Mandamus was refused after substantial compliance and a ten-year delay in approaching the Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-petitioners-superannuation-rendered-the-challenge-to-the-hod-appointment-infructuous-8a5ef03df61f46928fda126975de56ce/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:53:27.540Z The petitioner’s superannuation rendered the challenge to the HOD appointment infructuous. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-remission-applications-within-a-reasonable-time-not-leave-them-p-29ec2ccddc49445484b1f3cc2fa91184/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:53:24.853Z Authorities Must Consider Remission Applications Within a Reasonable Time, Not Leave Them Pending Indefinitely. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-retaining-only-the-disputed-cyber-fraud-amount-in-fixed-fc222f3f40524b6cb771f48457abe76e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:53:22.008Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while retaining only the disputed cyber-fraud amount in fixed deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/banks-must-unfreeze-accounts-while-retaining-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-in-fixed-deposit-990b4991e0194f0c867da0b2ccaca751/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:53:19.047Z Banks must unfreeze accounts while retaining disputed cyber-fraud amounts in fixed deposits. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-ordered-to-pay-8-lakh-to-family-of-man-killed-when-a-train-hit-his-car-at-a-crossi-5afeb460ea6143b8ae1356ec6625b663/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:42:21.409Z Railway ordered to pay ₹8 lakh to family of man killed when a train hit his car at a crossing without barriers or warning staff https://lawlens.in/stories/after-finding-unexplained-alterations-in-double-murder-records-allahabad-high-court-orders-c62891bc5cec5fea933e2f31603fae38/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:42:20.821Z After finding unexplained alterations in double-murder records, Allahabad High Court orders inquiry into police officers https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-restore-a-defaulting-partys-right-to-file-a-written-statement-subject-to-costs-f2666019a2c24b50992ec87c7af49277/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:42:16.743Z A court may restore a defaulting party’s right to file a written statement subject to costs and strict deadlines. https://lawlens.in/stories/slum-act-protection-is-limited-to-the-photo-pass-structure-and-500-sq-ft-bombay-high-court-7094dbe42fa74c3293b8c78402106dbb/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:31:48.804Z Slum Act protection is limited to the photo-pass structure and 500 sq ft, Bombay High Court rules; later additions are not automatically protected https://lawlens.in/stories/a-mining-lease-lapses-mandatorily-after-two-years-of-non-operation-under-rule-20-4b24d6b4a4e548feb14d3578cbd22059/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:31:44.354Z A mining lease lapses mandatorily after two years of non-operation under Rule 20. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-9-permits-interim-security-where-objective-material-shows-a-strong-possibility-of-069dc8cc02c74b658190f62b0bd2c388/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:31:42.438Z Section 9 permits interim security where objective material shows a strong possibility of asset diminution. https://lawlens.in/stories/ta-claims-for-covid-duty-travel-by-private-car-must-be-considered-where-public-transport-w-135939a191644b7c80b22907cf157c83/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:29:18.194Z TA claims for COVID duty travel by private car must be considered where public transport was unavailable. https://lawlens.in/stories/respondents-must-decide-pending-representations-by-a-reasoned-order-within-six-weeks-1331e3c18357496bbb04aba43924fab5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:28:40.269Z Respondents must decide pending representations by a reasoned order within six weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/any-proposed-recovery-of-excess-payments-after-retirement-must-follow-due-process-and-affo-55f4ce6fef2642dc8725cd27c9b17064/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:28:39.349Z Any proposed recovery of excess payments after retirement must follow due process and afford a hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-alleged-excess-payments-requires-due-process-and-a-reasonable-hearing-7f150b0c9da84642a46de316e05b12d5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:26:14.624Z Recovery of alleged excess payments requires due process and a reasonable hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/any-proposed-recovery-from-retired-employees-benefits-requires-due-process-and-a-reasonabl-d5f39906030c4f97862f0641e0341695/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:25:59.690Z Any proposed recovery from retired employees’ benefits requires due process and a reasonable opportunity to be heard. https://lawlens.in/stories/authority-directed-to-decide-retirement-benefit-representations-by-a-reasoned-order-within-e3b788607a974e9c878b122c4648a971/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:25:53.024Z Authority directed to decide retirement-benefit representations by a reasoned order within four weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-refund-cannot-be-granted-unless-the-underlying-self-assessment-is-first-modified-on-appe-a2e9241013584540a825dae6fd976ee6/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:25:37.839Z A refund cannot be granted unless the underlying self-assessment is first modified on appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-cannot-enhance-used-machinery-values-on-unsupported-expert-estimates-and-unverifie-b792b3bde0004c4eb27f05a27f97c71d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:25:29.927Z Customs cannot enhance used-machinery values on unsupported expert estimates and unverified overseas price information. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-tax-liability-depends-on-the-service-rendering-date-not-subsequent-receipt-of-comm-9983a59302bb4f08a7425f3e906bbebf/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:25:28.665Z Service tax liability depends on the service-rendering date, not subsequent receipt of commission. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantial-railway-construction-and-reconstruction-qualify-as-exempt-original-works-under-d6e0c470060f433ebfd7ffbea2bdb7cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:25:28.664Z Substantial railway construction and reconstruction qualify as exempt “original works” under Notification 25/2012-ST. https://lawlens.in/stories/commission-agent-services-for-sales-through-depots-qualify-as-input-services-for-cenvat-cr-26b3f36a87494ffda8d5ee4e5f3ce0ea/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:25:15.984Z Commission-agent services for sales through depots qualify as input services for CENVAT credit. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appeal-under-section-127-lies-only-against-a-final-assessment-under-section-126-bee48a9f981a429695716872704734f6/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:21:30.148Z An appeal under Section 127 lies only against a final assessment under Section 126. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-113-b-presumption-requires-proof-of-dowry-related-cruelty-soon-before-death-835b2b7dd3714461b435e69c4a06d375/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:21:28.273Z Section 113-B presumption requires proof of dowry-related cruelty soon before death. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-retrospectively-reduce-district-jail-purchase-committee-rates-after-sup-7136c77c4235448da987944e60cd30ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:21:26.825Z Authorities cannot retrospectively reduce District Jail Purchase Committee rates after supplies are made. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-petition-challenging-sarfaesi-measures-is-not-maintainable-where-an-effective-statu-5a7587f48e5f44a7b7e89d7bc4bf49a7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:21:25.073Z A writ petition challenging SARFAESI measures is not maintainable where an effective statutory appeal exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-further-direction-is-warranted-where-the-department-reports-restoration-of-the-agricult-f4a601e60d904b36911378d534321941/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:21:23.079Z No further direction is warranted where the department reports restoration of the agricultural electricity connection. https://lawlens.in/stories/commissioner-must-condoned-delay-in-revision-against-pds-licence-cancellation-d0904ab1471e45c5b398246150996961/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:21:20.676Z Commissioner Must Condoned Delay in Revision Against PDS Licence Cancellation https://lawlens.in/stories/general-writ-directions-for-railway-infrastructure-improvements-require-a-specific-challen-1c06e1c8ae694e6a9c905b603314b9af/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:21:19.397Z General writ directions for railway infrastructure improvements require a specific challenged action and supporting material. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-child-should-not-be-made-a-witness-to-prove-a-parents-adultery-in-matrimonial-proceeding-b97d709e97ca4da6b838734be5866509/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:13:09.090Z A child should not be made a witness to prove a parent’s adultery in matrimonial proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-notices-issued-beyond-the-surviving-limitation-period-under-tola-are-time-bar-0b8602ded532464c8bb423d2a27ef4c8/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:13:09.079Z Reassessment notices issued beyond the surviving limitation period under TOLA are time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-rest-on-the-false-premise-that-disclosed-bitcoin-transactions-were-omi-8981de79eb8e4b2ca147948a642b47a3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:13:08.959Z Reassessment cannot rest on the false premise that disclosed Bitcoin transactions were omitted. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-further-police-protection-directions-are-warranted-once-bank-operations-resume-ead4dd3000fa4ea4809f68315e475984/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:01:49.706Z No further police-protection directions are warranted once bank operations resume. https://lawlens.in/stories/allahabad-high-court-acquits-mother-in-deaths-of-three-sons-citing-gaps-in-evidence-linkin-e8bb74497d395d719396ea1ce68e7050/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T08:01:15.809Z Allahabad High Court acquits mother in deaths of three sons, citing gaps in evidence linking her to poisoned food https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-refuse-issue-amendments-after-plaintiffs-evidence-when-existing-issues-cover-t-a8ea0cce4ce54e1cbed2d3c165fec148/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:53:26.711Z A court may refuse issue amendments after plaintiff’s evidence when existing issues cover the controversy. https://lawlens.in/stories/sterilization-failure-compensation-claims-cannot-be-rejected-on-technical-grounds-without-2f2a1311c61e48638308d079780baa6b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:53:24.542Z Sterilization-failure compensation claims cannot be rejected on technical grounds without facilitating prescribed formalities. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-director-cannot-be-personally-liable-for-a-companys-arbitral-debt-absent-an-independent-fdb6babcaef240c38148aa076e0ecc86/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:50:06.248Z A director cannot be personally liable for a company’s arbitral debt absent an independent contractual or legal basis. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disputed-denial-of-hearing-does-not-displace-the-statutory-appeal-where-service-turns-on-f823c5daddd642c6bddd992ca5f1cc83/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:49:49.051Z A disputed denial of hearing does not displace the statutory appeal where service turns on facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/derivative-claimants-cannot-invoke-section-10-when-their-transferor-is-party-to-both-suits-7e624857d17944c48d832575b0ead32a/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:41:31.805Z Derivative claimants cannot invoke Section 10 when their transferor is party to both suits. https://lawlens.in/stories/ramanathapuram-illegal-quarrying-madras-high-court-orders-action-against-inspector-after-1-135e2c4491f5499a88d4812764eccd1b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:41:06.414Z Ramanathapuram illegal quarrying: Madras High Court orders action against inspector after 143 cases were recorded over five years https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-arbitration-agreement-permits-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-with-objections-res-ececb5add1db44a881d44adc0d44bc70/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:32:46.233Z A valid arbitration agreement permits appointment of a sole arbitrator, with objections reserved for arbitration. https://lawlens.in/stories/jharkhand-high-court-upholds-rape-conviction-but-reduces-seven-year-sentence-to-time-alrea-57efa1ab3d8e4e8997214cc9b7f691c1/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:31:58.768Z Jharkhand High Court upholds rape conviction but reduces seven-year sentence to time already served after two-decade delay https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-exceptional-warranted-where-false-implication-or-misuse-of-liberty-is-87e88798142d4f1a9f14e6e6fa4fb9da/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:31:12.264Z Anticipatory bail is exceptional, warranted where false implication or misuse of liberty is unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-68-additions-stand-where-the-assessee-fails-to-prove-creditors-creditworthiness-1918dfb36f954aee8624502d1f601588/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:30:48.832Z Section 68 additions stand where the assessee fails to prove creditors’ creditworthiness. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-arbitration-agreement-permits-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-with-objections-res-c6b063f75cef4e34831077790e478f51/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:30:45.855Z A valid arbitration agreement permits appointment of a sole arbitrator, with objections reserved for arbitration. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-review-is-confined-to-prima-facie-examination-of-an-arbitration-agreements-exis-6e0f5d8862d943b084dcb1905cd66d91/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:28:01.424Z Section 11 review is confined to prima facie examination of an arbitration agreement’s existence. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-does-not-permit-interference-with-concurrent-injunction-orders-absent-perversi-423b14aed88040859e4e6bda5037028f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:21:27.830Z Article 227 does not permit interference with concurrent injunction orders absent perversity or jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-tribunal-must-determine-whether-insurance-coverage-began-after-the-accident-before-fix-7589935a28264a9ba3d7abc9c6b3fd8b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:21:20.254Z The Tribunal must determine whether insurance coverage began after the accident before fixing the insurer’s liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-petitioner-cannot-challenge-an-appointment-without-showing-infringement-of-a-personal-ri-e63c36c4240b47ff80b47576cdf0afde/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:21:16.553Z A petitioner cannot challenge an appointment without showing infringement of a personal right. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-jurisdiction-cannot-assess-evidentiary-sufficiency-where-charge-sheet-material-di-d6678f559f4c4d17b6cbd358ff287c7c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:21:11.508Z Quashing jurisdiction cannot assess evidentiary sufficiency where charge-sheet material discloses a prima facie case. https://lawlens.in/stories/head-on-collisions-require-comparative-scrutiny-before-contributory-negligence-is-wholly-e-bc31e78717804fa1969f9c57c5088632/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:13:29.951Z Head-on collisions require comparative scrutiny before contributory negligence is wholly excluded. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-truck-driver-is-solely-liable-where-the-charge-sheet-and-unrebutted-eyewitness-evidence-6173aeee3c334cecb214dcbc84557d03/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:13:21.496Z A truck driver is solely liable where the charge sheet and unrebutted eyewitness evidence establish his negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-the-absence-of-income-evidence-compensation-must-be-assessed-using-prevailing-minimum-w-b4230fe6d21e44748d9328173001c55d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:13:16.297Z In the absence of income evidence, compensation must be assessed using prevailing minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-authority-cannot-impose-major-and-minor-penalties-through-a-single-composit-8b63dcef23d25fb29263c81f22245be4/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:11:18.894Z A disciplinary authority cannot impose major and minor penalties through a single composite order. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-communicated-decision-on-the-representation-satisfied-the-mandamus-and-defeated-contempt-d24ee167bf1940d69b012f5ae0246e49/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:10:02.769Z A communicated decision on the representation satisfied the mandamus and defeated contempt. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-employees-claims-under-cited-precedents-subject-to-similarity-an-ea3a30d13510422ca1f750e161753fd2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:08:44.258Z Authorities must consider employees’ claims under cited precedents, subject to similarity and applicable rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/review-jurisdiction-cannot-introduce-evidence-omitted-from-the-original-proceedings-absent-39c944df5b6a4049a05026a7550d9837/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:08:26.040Z Review jurisdiction cannot introduce evidence omitted from the original proceedings absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-review-cannot-reopen-adjudicated-issues-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-face-of-the-reco-cff5fd9f6943410e9363a2cdc3952149/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:08:25.833Z A review cannot reopen adjudicated issues absent an error apparent on the face of the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-hc-directs-trial-courts-to-verify-accuseds-address-before-declaring-them-absconders-0aead5771df0491d92f75b41f64517e6/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:07:03.865Z Delhi HC directs trial courts to verify accused’s address before declaring them absconders; quashes FIR over failed service at wrong addresses https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-a-section-138-complaint-cannot-be-implicitly-condoned-by-taking-cognizance-08dbd2f0d1e345dd86d376850908f599/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:03:11.479Z Delay in a Section 138 complaint cannot be implicitly condoned by taking cognizance. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-306-conviction-requires-proof-of-abetment-not-mere-suspicion-of-suicide-860317b3fb914152a5931f0eff039677/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:03:10.611Z Section 306 Conviction Requires Proof of Abetment, Not Mere Suspicion of Suicide https://lawlens.in/stories/a-back-wage-dispute-alone-does-not-establish-a-section-29-breach-without-proven-non-compli-102321a0e7204be7a6cb0018a935cd02/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:03:01.426Z A back-wage dispute alone does not establish a Section 29 breach without proven non-compliance with the award. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-denied-in-view-of-the-minor-victims-age-and-serious-allegations-59076045561e4afb857652fdfd083995/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:01:25.650Z Anticipatory bail denied in view of the minor victim’s age and serious allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/bullock-cart-races-may-proceed-subject-to-prescribed-safeguards-and-route-approval-6615c39270be49a89d5c4ce99a384e97/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:01:23.130Z Bullock-cart races may proceed subject to prescribed safeguards and route approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-absent-perversity-or-jurisdictional-error-in-conc-a81a7edd81e14def86560186486203f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T07:01:12.669Z Writ courts cannot reappreciate evidence absent perversity or jurisdictional error in concurrent findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-a-retired-class-iii-employee-is-impermissible-absent-a-volunta-d2914f41914841c48407c8cc61ae0ecd/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:51:23.036Z Recovery of excess pay from a retired Class III employee is impermissible absent a voluntary undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-challenge-to-the-collectors-inquiry-is-premature-before-a-final-order-is-passed-a86ad19d551b444ea590e7e621c13d7f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:51:20.337Z A challenge to the Collector’s inquiry is premature before a final order is passed. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-construction-may-be-permitted-only-on-the-demolished-dwellings-footprint-verified-52672cf99930422896729019b55bde06/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:51:10.245Z Interim construction may be permitted only on the demolished dwelling’s footprint, verified by local inspection. https://lawlens.in/stories/open-remand-was-justified-where-the-trial-judgment-relied-on-irrelevant-considerations-de28e37d6af64b2680d8a64aff384ae5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:51:07.354Z Open remand was justified where the trial judgment relied on irrelevant considerations. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-109-bns-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-settlement-when-intent-to-kill-is-absent-eda64803a492442d95e258094702fa1c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:44:47.023Z Section 109 BNS proceedings may be quashed after settlement when intent to kill is absent. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-82-proclamation-is-invalid-without-recorded-absconding-satisfaction-and-a-specif-2ae197a61cd7409e95ee90ea029e0be5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:42:36.344Z A Section 82 proclamation is invalid without recorded absconding satisfaction and a specified time and place for appearance. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-appeal-delay-cannot-be-condoned-without-a-plausible-evidence-supported-sufficien-d4d88fe1503b4e4cb741aad1b2810dbf/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:42:17.711Z Prolonged appeal delay cannot be condoned without a plausible, evidence-supported sufficient cause. https://lawlens.in/stories/obc-candidates-elected-to-sc-st-reserved-cooperative-seats-chhattisgarh-high-court-upholds-280cae7711f2439d894a11f2d88d7c75/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:42:14.948Z OBC candidates elected to SC/ST-reserved cooperative seats; Chhattisgarh High Court upholds cancellation and orders fresh polls https://lawlens.in/stories/rte-students-cannot-demand-transfer-to-another-private-school-after-closure-chhattisgarh-h-dda06580681549cca7cec63749373055/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:42:12.655Z RTE students cannot demand transfer to another private school after closure, Chhattisgarh High Court rules; State must prioritize English-medium government schools https://lawlens.in/stories/a-patta-holder-has-no-right-to-retain-government-land-beyond-the-area-expressly-allotted-d5ed1c76abd14aad84aacb14e8c6d9b2/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:42:09.248Z A patta holder has no right to retain government land beyond the area expressly allotted. https://lawlens.in/stories/demolition-of-an-encroachment-was-upheld-where-notice-and-an-opportunity-to-participate-we-944d2dc4167542d9b9666f20399d4919/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:42:06.278Z Demolition of an encroachment was upheld where notice and an opportunity to participate were established. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-acquittals-do-not-bar-bail-where-investigation-is-complete-and-trial-is-likely-to-be-5166a0a1591a480d884e6ae9195ceb48/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:42:03.460Z Prior acquittals do not bar bail where investigation is complete and trial is likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-and-prolonged-custody-despite-similar-pendi-588f54d0756c407d86672199d931e668/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:41:55.570Z Regular Bail Granted After Charge-Sheet Filing and Prolonged Custody Despite Similar Pending Cases https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-cannot-avoid-liability-through-an-unpleaded-unproven-claim-that-another-person-9a7be093bd444648bff7122031f320ec/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:41:54.545Z An insurer cannot avoid liability through an unpleaded, unproven claim that another person was driving. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unskilled-workers-income-must-reflect-the-minimum-wages-notified-for-the-date-of-the-ac-f0cb33eb56b44a84b71e7e7c03e35a8e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:41:46.157Z An unskilled worker’s income must reflect the minimum wages notified for the date of the accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-197-sanction-is-required-for-alleged-excessive-force-reasonably-connected-to-offic-ecf802670c9c416cb04134f74df33f09/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:32:18.387Z Section 197 sanction is required for alleged excessive force reasonably connected to official duty. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-claims-of-lost-signed-cheques-must-be-tested-at-trial-not-under-section-482-62c862b210b74ff1b0ec3b8f46848523/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:32:17.122Z Disputed claims of lost signed cheques must be tested at trial, not under Section 482. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-genuine-settlement-may-justify-quashing-non-compoundable-proceedings-in-a-predominantly-f85a6041280b419096fa6ca066cf52a4/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:32:16.127Z A Genuine Settlement May Justify Quashing Non-Compoundable Proceedings in a Predominantly Private Dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sufficiently-explained-176-day-delay-warrants-condonation-in-the-interests-of-justice-27d30ef34dc04330929cab97204b2687/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:32:13.224Z A sufficiently explained 176-day delay warrants condonation in the interests of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/cheating-proceedings-arising-from-private-commercial-disputes-may-be-quashed-upon-voluntar-00bac18d604e4ceabaf7aa8e909c4f6e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:32:11.673Z Cheating proceedings arising from private commercial disputes may be quashed upon voluntary settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-short-medically-supported-delay-warrants-condonation-where-rejection-forecloses-merits-a-5bbe603d630340568a9a5e0cddf43ee4/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:32:09.768Z A short, medically supported delay warrants condonation where rejection forecloses merits adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/nhai-cannot-refuse-prosecution-sanction-after-cvc-recommends-approval-disagreement-must-go-cba2f12ff77a5a7fa14d506fa5e3fe40/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:31:29.172Z NHAI cannot refuse prosecution sanction after CVC recommends approval; disagreement must go to DoPT, Allahabad High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/acceptance-of-a-special-rehabilitation-package-under-final-settlement-undertakings-preclud-4c2a6da7f4684635935ce3a50c7c338e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:21:19.746Z Acceptance of a special rehabilitation package under final-settlement undertakings precluded undisclosed claims for additional benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-suspension-must-be-periodically-reviewed-with-any-extension-supported-by-specifi-5c08147ed4eb49d0a4a158cf5fc66d0c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:20:56.302Z Prolonged suspension must be periodically reviewed, with any extension supported by specific reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-disputes-over-a-separate-parcel-do-not-justify-withholding-compensation-for-acquir-863138784e0d4eeb94c3e0914c1116a0/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:10:29.738Z Pending disputes over a separate parcel do not justify withholding compensation for acquired land. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-separate-national-permit-authorization-is-required-for-intra-state-vehicle-operation-262766f736bc46e6ab8f16ed0d21946b/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:10:14.598Z No Separate National Permit Authorization Is Required for Intra-State Vehicle Operation. https://lawlens.in/stories/candidates-cannot-reopen-finalized-recruitment-to-correct-false-declarations-after-repeate-c971e0ff9d0541849606c3cd40dbc3bb/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:09:41.084Z Candidates cannot reopen finalized recruitment to correct false declarations after repeated correction opportunities. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-corroborative-forensic-evidence-supported-bail-after-completion-of-the-investig-cfc0c1526016408cb9738a2b0ef572ac/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:09:25.921Z Absence of corroborative forensic evidence supported bail after completion of the investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/ten-clear-days-notice-is-mandatory-before-convening-a-no-confidence-meeting-5a2db143311041b38d2d1564a61eaccf/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:09:08.854Z Ten clear days’ notice is mandatory before convening a no-confidence meeting. https://lawlens.in/stories/guest-teachers-serving-against-sanctioned-vacancies-must-continue-until-regular-recruitmen-674b40a63c374053a00855151f3cf50c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:08:48.039Z Guest teachers serving against sanctioned vacancies must continue until regular recruitment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-beneficiarys-challenge-to-land-acquisition-damage-awards-fails-under-settled-precedent-7239aa9b4f9c454ab46c8f0aa2b66448/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:08:45.669Z A beneficiary’s challenge to land-acquisition damage awards fails under settled precedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/slao-must-pass-a-consent-award-extending-the-2025-government-orders-benefits-to-the-petiti-a1cdb83693e14891a068eabb4dee9bb8/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:07:55.245Z SLAO must pass a consent award extending the 2025 Government Order’s benefits to the petitioners. https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-proof-of-actual-income-2018-accident-claims-use-karnatakas-prescribed-monthly-notio-8f3086fa543c40cb9f2143d0fb921057/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:06:53.550Z Absent proof of actual income, 2018 accident claims use Karnataka’s prescribed monthly notional income of ₹11,750. https://lawlens.in/stories/quashing-is-unwarranted-where-charge-sheet-material-prima-facie-links-accused-to-harassmen-951e86eee178409d814b5b660f55319f/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:06:39.046Z Quashing is unwarranted where charge-sheet material prima facie links accused to harassment preceding suicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-settlement-where-conviction-is-b8aa4849c6c84863a9ebf74f0363b240/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:04:49.568Z Non-compoundable criminal proceedings may be quashed after settlement where conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-repair-bills-does-not-defeat-a-vehicle-damage-claim-supported-by-survey-evidenc-3aed93e212ca4c3c9d96d2d3df99751c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:04:41.301Z Absence of repair bills does not defeat a vehicle-damage claim supported by survey evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/industrial-land-resumption-cannot-stand-without-considering-whether-high-tension-lines-pre-525c7c2fe76c474bb34631eb118f8a29/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:04:09.717Z Industrial land resumption cannot stand without considering whether high-tension lines prevent construction. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-authority-may-revoke-suspension-during-a-pending-enquiry-without-higher-aut-55b2215ab63943c4ac5a44274ff17ea4/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:04:05.998Z A disciplinary authority may revoke suspension during a pending enquiry without higher-authority approval. https://lawlens.in/stories/mutation-entries-cannot-be-altered-without-notice-or-enquiry-5acc0479eb4345b5aecce4a618aaee9e/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:04:02.699Z Mutation entries cannot be altered without notice or enquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/reinstatement-pending-inquiry-may-be-modified-to-an-alternative-branch-to-protect-the-inqu-cb3a009e609849339b660185d99f90a5/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:04:01.041Z Reinstatement pending inquiry may be modified to an alternative branch to protect the inquiry’s fairness. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-23-cancellation-requires-a-condition-to-provide-basic-amenities-and-physical-needs-644e6920640d4a79a03ccb8567412aca/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:03:59.683Z Section 23 cancellation requires a condition to provide basic amenities and physical needs. https://lawlens.in/stories/nine-year-delay-disentitles-an-employee-to-arrears-but-not-pay-refixation-or-consequential-4ed1cb6f1d804c4bbebcce826fd31858/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:03:54.499Z Nine-year delay disentitles an employee to arrears, but not pay refixation or consequential terminal benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-151-cpc-may-restore-execution-proceedings-closed-outside-an-order-xxi-rule-105-hea-9e241cc61ed549cfb554ed3afabada0d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:03:21.680Z Section 151 CPC may restore execution proceedings closed outside an Order XXI Rule 105 hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/sc-st-caste-validity-applications-must-be-referred-to-the-district-social-welfare-officer-c06011f6434245d98d841bb42584cd99/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T06:03:05.663Z SC/ST caste validity applications must be referred to the District Social Welfare Officer for verification. https://lawlens.in/stories/managers-wife-gets-anticipatory-bail-in-alleged-2-97-crore-credit-society-fund-diversion-c-5e52814841ec4d94ab14d5d99196242d/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:58:01.798Z Manager’s wife gets anticipatory bail in alleged ₹2.97-crore credit-society fund diversion case https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-on-parity-with-co-accused-previously-enlarged-on-bail-8051cc81728044fda963913b38ca7180/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:57:46.642Z Bail granted on parity with co-accused previously enlarged on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-a-dying-declaration-and-completion-of-investigation-justified-bail-in-an-allege-c01db269f8f749b8bee88ef472ce60f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:57:41.072Z Absence of a dying declaration and completion of investigation justified bail in an alleged fatal-burning case. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-prosecutions-against-relatives-cannot-rest-on-general-omnibus-allegations-alon-f81b3450cb75416e8c0c9c9f371291bf/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:57:25.983Z Matrimonial prosecutions against relatives cannot rest on general, omnibus allegations alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-extend-corresponding-pay-benefits-to-similarly-situated-temple-archaks-un-1616f4d3f83842cbb3a506ac021a7ee3/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:57:04.674Z Authorities must extend corresponding pay benefits to similarly situated temple archaks under prior rulings. https://lawlens.in/stories/conventional-compensation-heads-must-be-enhanced-by-10-every-three-years-9ead2a8ed072449e82d320efc53add57/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:57:00.770Z Conventional compensation heads must be enhanced by 10% every three years. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prior-reconsideration-order-does-not-exempt-candidates-from-a-fresh-selection-process-92d79d7c029f458abf963dce542c0d88/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:56:55.687Z A prior reconsideration order does not exempt candidates from a fresh selection process. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-incarceration-and-delayed-trial-may-justify-bail-despite-serious-charges-2925a2c138154d658b985261e13eb924/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:56:53.936Z Prolonged incarceration and delayed trial may justify bail despite serious charges. https://lawlens.in/stories/sustained-conduct-causing-mental-agony-and-disrupting-marital-life-constitutes-mental-crue-c07ec582d115489bba98781f32a0dfa0/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:56:52.328Z Sustained conduct causing mental agony and disrupting marital life constitutes mental cruelty warranting divorce. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-comply-with-mandatory-ndps-search-safeguards-justifies-quashing-proceedings-0505073363454c2abc3730a222cf32d0/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:56:50.266Z Failure to comply with mandatory NDPS search safeguards justifies quashing proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/j-k-tribunal-directs-ret-teachers-old-pension-claims-to-be-considered-under-new-one-time-o-d56eef03294a415f8ea914cd1be158c9/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:53:02.745Z J&K Tribunal directs ReT teachers’ Old Pension claims to be considered under new one-time option scheme https://lawlens.in/stories/an-empanelled-employee-who-retires-before-promotion-cannot-claim-promotional-pay-without-s-caa9125e8eac4cbca5aaaf4537c2c621/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:52:54.354Z An empanelled employee who retires before promotion cannot claim promotional pay without serving in the higher post. https://lawlens.in/stories/portal-only-gst-order-did-not-trigger-appeal-deadline-for-inactive-taxpayer-tripura-high-c-e457334f4e0344d393c41ee90711787c/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:52:46.162Z Portal-only GST order did not trigger appeal deadline for inactive taxpayer, Tripura High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/regularization-claims-and-objections-must-be-decided-by-reasoned-order-before-the-process-bd8b638088b7418d8dc04d395e54c919/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:52:42.596Z Regularization claims and objections must be decided by reasoned order before the process is finalized. https://lawlens.in/stories/traffic-offence-convictions-upheld-but-imprisonment-converted-to-fines-considering-the-off-c3399ecf87b049f1a4a3b58a4f53cd17/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:52:36.962Z Traffic-offence convictions upheld, but imprisonment converted to fines considering the offender’s first-offender status. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-74-gst-notices-require-foundational-facts-establishing-fraud-wilful-misrepresentat-3ab9291e00304bd2a8a40653b7bff067/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:52:30.802Z Section 74 GST notices require foundational facts establishing fraud, wilful misrepresentation, or suppression. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-husbands-failure-to-explain-his-wifes-homicidal-death-in-their-home-reinforced-the-compl-1443a744d0d14c2a9f60f43799e9c3ed/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:52:28.339Z A husband’s failure to explain his wife’s homicidal death in their home reinforced the complete circumstantial chain. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-adjudicating-authority-cannot-reapply-section-74-after-the-high-court-has-held-it-inapp-296925c4deb943509ed877063f9a4d7a/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:52:21.615Z An adjudicating authority cannot reapply Section 74 after the High Court has held it inapplicable. https://lawlens.in/stories/unauthorised-alienation-of-hypothecated-machinery-prima-facie-attracts-criminal-breach-of-3b3d27f2b8654e5da9c2b72fdbcedff7/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:44:08.187Z Unauthorised alienation of hypothecated machinery prima facie attracts criminal breach of trust under Section 406 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-34-courts-cannot-disturb-a-plausible-arbitral-interpretation-or-reappreciate-evide-e97816043e4642d9bd6d1c0b6dd53203/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:31:01.664Z Section 34 courts cannot disturb a plausible arbitral interpretation or reappreciate evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-34-courts-cannot-disturb-a-plausible-arbitral-interpretation-or-reappreciate-evide-c2df2161cb2f4831b57bc2fc86c06d45/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:29:38.006Z Section 34 courts cannot disturb a plausible arbitral interpretation or reappreciate evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/maintenance-under-section-125-crpc-is-ordinarily-payable-from-the-date-of-the-application-79002f52c165499896279d2aaa6a4f29/ LawLens en 2026-10-09T05:24:08.147Z Maintenance under Section 125 CrPC is ordinarily payable from the date of the application. https://lawlens.in/stories/gram-rozgar-sahayaks-may-be-transferred-between-gram-panchayats-after-three-years-on-admin-f8aaa4ad4db6446d8149e0049ca0cb42/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:43:28.262Z Gram Rozgar Sahayaks may be transferred between Gram Panchayats after three years on administrative grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-high-court-cannot-review-its-final-criminal-revisional-order-under-inherent-jurisdiction-9cd2b1ed307c4101a32c06034a8c105c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:42:52.327Z A High Court Cannot Review Its Final Criminal Revisional Order Under Inherent Jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-323-provides-a-statutory-remedy-to-seek-suspension-of-allegedly-unlawful-municipal-a01a1b80ab6944d4bc382690316268ea/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:42:07.852Z Section 323 provides a statutory remedy to seek suspension of allegedly unlawful municipal resolutions. https://lawlens.in/stories/consensual-live-in-sex-without-material-of-coercion-or-a-deceptive-marriage-promise-does-n-a2b91f9500664c4a97ff3c992a52b40d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:41:38.424Z Consensual live-in sex, without material of coercion or a deceptive marriage promise, does not constitute rape. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-punishment-is-vitiated-when-the-enquiry-report-is-withheld-before-the-final-d-3e8f91b233e64719aab57b19b81c829a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:41:29.759Z Disciplinary punishment is vitiated when the enquiry report is withheld before the final decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligible-employees-have-a-right-to-fair-consideration-for-promotion-not-promotion-itself-f212325d494f4018b544db0a721eda91/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:41:07.515Z Eligible employees have a right to fair consideration for promotion, not promotion itself. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-labourer-accompanying-agricultural-goods-is-not-a-gratuitous-passenger-under-agricultura-fd66c0fcdb60402eaaa32bb121c3f408/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:40:11.561Z A labourer accompanying agricultural goods is not a gratuitous passenger under agricultural liability cover. https://lawlens.in/stories/unauthorized-constructions-lacking-required-approvals-must-be-demolished-passage-of-time-c-7d21b4216e9249439c19ad4968d86f46/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:38:25.915Z Unauthorized constructions lacking required approvals must be demolished; passage of time cannot legitimize them. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-architect-prepared-site-plan-does-not-satisfy-an-express-tender-requirement-for-enginee-5c5b4e9733b441cb88e40f1480bd27e0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:38:03.068Z An architect-prepared site plan does not satisfy an express tender requirement for engineer certification. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-panchayat-cannot-establish-even-a-temporary-office-on-a-flood-embankment-without-authori-1e2cf560069f45b983d2c5e242f99f79/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:37:49.931Z A Panchayat cannot establish even a temporary office on a flood embankment without authorization. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-interfere-with-public-interest-transfers-absent-mala-fides-or-statutory-vi-5b24427f3f72416ab4c6f2944068095e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:37:40.669Z Courts will not interfere with public-interest transfers absent mala fides or statutory violations. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-suspension-review-conducted-after-the-mandatory-90-day-period-cannot-extend-the-suspensi-99d1d64d33da43ec8ecb5a39995320cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:37:04.085Z A suspension review conducted after the mandatory 90-day period cannot extend the suspension. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-repayment-claims-cannot-defeat-quashing-stage-proceedings-where-section-138-ingre-054120c7df574c849a88927818d5f698/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:36:55.262Z Disputed repayment claims cannot defeat quashing-stage proceedings where Section 138 ingredients are prima facie established. https://lawlens.in/stories/agricultural-labourers-accompanying-produce-in-a-trailer-are-covered-under-its-agricultura-a90f45dafcae4e23b5b9be1c2f1df1ac/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:36:03.871Z Agricultural labourers accompanying produce in a trailer are covered under its agricultural liability policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-is-payable-on-the-entire-compensation-including-future-prospects-f3aaa7f93ac14494ab3a6c5b13760347/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:32:06.493Z Interest is payable on the entire compensation, including future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/foreigners-tribunal-representations-must-disclose-foundational-facts-unchallenged-testimon-efa09beee86040a4a15cac1002a0ed03/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:31:56.599Z Foreigners Tribunal ‘representations’ must disclose foundational facts; unchallenged testimony alone does not prove citizenship, rules Gauhati High Court https://lawlens.in/stories/an-agricultural-labourer-accompanying-produce-in-a-trailer-is-covered-under-its-agricultur-1009e206e19b4e8882ad3aa5f137dc5a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:31:54.193Z An agricultural labourer accompanying produce in a trailer is covered under its agricultural liability policy. https://lawlens.in/stories/short-interval-transfers-are-valid-absent-mala-fides-or-statutory-violation-6fb07cb3b6764ecda1049edc0a1664cf/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:31:48.702Z Short-interval transfers are valid absent mala fides or statutory violation. https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-279a-does-not-require-payment-of-the-conversion-fee-within-the-90-day-application-win-1bbcc61d583a4ab3af6c05cda3c213a7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:31:46.017Z Rule 279A does not require payment of the conversion fee within the 90-day application window. https://lawlens.in/stories/accuseds-signature-found-on-blank-page-gauhati-high-court-sets-aside-pocso-conviction-and-5985a34131f64cab9c9ffb3f737789de/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:31:43.258Z Accused’s signature found on blank page; Gauhati High Court sets aside POCSO conviction and orders retrial after defective questioning under Section 313 CrPC https://lawlens.in/stories/mother-acquitted-in-newborns-death-after-gauhati-high-court-rules-confession-recorded-with-2ef6ea633aec4f7ea2b23dc37dec5c89/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:31:43.213Z Mother acquitted in newborn’s death after Gauhati High Court rules confession recorded with policewoman present inadmissible; flags postpartum psychosis as a factor trial court should have considered https://lawlens.in/stories/the-proceedee-bears-the-burden-of-proving-indian-citizenship-under-section-9-of-the-foreig-b7f43d96039f44e9af4d1b59dfff36c8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:31:40.542Z The proceedee bears the burden of proving Indian citizenship under Section 9 of the Foreigners Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/village-grazing-reserve-land-cannot-be-settled-but-eligible-indigenous-landless-cultivator-8444db707c4a4846943ed11e70408fdc/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:31:40.284Z Village grazing reserve land cannot be settled, but eligible indigenous landless cultivators may seek alternative rural land. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-employees-aged-5060-are-entitled-to-a-15-addition-for-future-prospects-4925b2560aeb4239b38667d9d97281e1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T21:31:36.339Z Permanent employees aged 50–60 are entitled to a 15% addition for future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-wife-may-prove-her-claim-for-return-of-matrimonial-gold-on-a-preponderance-of-probabilit-0353a7a2e6e440b79afedaa6f3dc8ad9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T19:31:08.208Z A wife may prove her claim for return of matrimonial gold on a preponderance of probabilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-lmv-licence-authorizes-driving-transport-vehicles-with-an-unladen-weight-up-to-7-500-kg-57f53c1837db4c1a8ce262815c7421e6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T19:00:06.582Z An LMV licence authorizes driving transport vehicles with an unladen weight up to 7,500 kg. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-omission-of-the-vehicle-number-is-not-fatal-where-other-evidence-establishes-involveme-5c28977a24fa46e8a38f7489346341d3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:59:50.080Z FIR omission of the vehicle number is not fatal where other evidence establishes involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-child-victim-allegations-and-ongoing-investigation-justified-denying-anticipatory-4fbcbeeab5e74628b065d5e172586528/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:59:33.584Z Specific child-victim allegations and ongoing investigation justified denying anticipatory bail in a POCSO case. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-must-give-fact-based-reasons-when-deciding-an-application-to-reject-a-plaint-cfc4aafe16af4352956c77b404b5eebe/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:59:14.177Z A court must give fact-based reasons when deciding an application to reject a plaint. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-first-appellate-court-reversing-a-trial-decree-must-independently-assess-the-evidence-an-6510832c82cd49aab448f80e5f3200ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:58:58.389Z A first appellate court reversing a trial decree must independently assess the evidence and give reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-18s-anticipatory-bail-bar-applies-only-where-a-prima-facie-sc-st-act-offence-is-ma-251e16fa723f46848a3aac46778db025/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:57:26.848Z Section 18’s anticipatory-bail bar applies only where a prima facie SC/ST Act offence is made out. https://lawlens.in/stories/first-appellate-courts-must-independently-assess-evidence-and-give-reasoned-findings-under-8a24d7cbf5cc4155abcd62ba999edc79/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:57:08.593Z First appellate courts must independently assess evidence and give reasoned findings under Order XLI Rule 31. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-must-stand-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-a-reasonable-possibility-1f824044cd5d43fcb48331ed6d4998e8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:56:40.834Z An acquittal must stand where the trial court’s view is a reasonable possibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/investigation-of-a-non-cognizable-offence-without-prior-magistrates-order-is-unsustainable-9e8a79285fc640848fb6204f1cc47438/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:56:33.118Z Investigation of a non-cognizable offence without prior Magistrate’s order is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/completion-of-investigation-alone-does-not-justify-bail-in-a-grave-murder-case-supported-b-3ae13eea0ab14e9b8eb079d40273389a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:56:00.462Z Completion of investigation alone does not justify bail in a grave murder case supported by eyewitnesses. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-dismissed-for-failure-to-cure-office-objections-despite-repeated-opportuniti-4e52a103349f42c589932bc328c6c054/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:55:39.328Z Writ petition dismissed for failure to cure office objections despite repeated opportunities. https://lawlens.in/stories/governments-name-cannot-be-entered-in-revenue-records-based-on-an-unspecified-unverified-c-07fa01950c564a4284efa4298edae8c7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:55:37.515Z Government’s name cannot be entered in revenue records based on an unspecified, unverified court decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-38a-notifications-require-revenue-record-verification-and-notice-to-recorded-lando-eb6513b536b54ecb8283221ac9888ba1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:55:15.159Z Section 38A notifications require revenue-record verification and notice to recorded landowners. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-38a-notifications-over-recorded-private-land-require-prior-verification-and-notice-9aef28633be5435eb9a2ff86924607bf/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:54:49.672Z Section 38A notifications over recorded private land require prior verification and notice to owners. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-dismissed-for-failure-to-cure-office-objections-despite-repeated-opportuniti-b1c70d73e3024f6986785eca9f37273b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:53:23.007Z Writ petition dismissed for failure to cure office objections despite repeated opportunities. https://lawlens.in/stories/after-trial-commences-claimed-ignorance-of-a-registered-sale-deed-does-not-establish-due-d-03e20e74ca594e0da63927953b7999d7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:52:31.600Z After trial commences, claimed ignorance of a registered sale deed does not establish due diligence for amendment. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquiring-beneficiary-must-deposit-assessed-damage-compensation-with-interest-accruing-unt-41cd7a120758432f9e6969fa8198bd6b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:52:19.424Z Acquiring beneficiary must deposit assessed damage compensation with interest accruing until deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/gram-panchayat-must-consider-employees-promotion-claims-under-applicable-government-orders-a58480e8f7f042619963a91fb773687d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:51:59.057Z Gram Panchayat must consider employees’ promotion claims under applicable government orders and staffing rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-must-consider-the-complaint-under-lalita-kumari-principles-within-three-weeks-710cda2e8b0e4dc1a588a578448e4aec/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:51:55.007Z Police Must Consider the Complaint Under Lalita Kumari Principles Within Three Weeks. https://lawlens.in/stories/extension-of-the-statutory-filing-period-invalidates-resumption-based-solely-on-failure-to-1d1487b53c184366a8abdd6e7b83fd43/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:51:31.338Z Extension of the statutory filing period invalidates resumption based solely on failure to apply for occupancy rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-non-speaking-epf-penalty-order-warrants-remand-to-the-commissioner-for-fresh-determinati-99ee990392624a11b3b9ae743f9675c2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:51:23.439Z A non-speaking EPF penalty order warrants remand to the Commissioner for fresh determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/parties-compromise-in-second-appeal-is-recorded-as-a-decree-executable-according-to-its-te-bd491a62c3b44a7c954de17e8b821dd9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:51:07.171Z Parties’ Compromise in Second Appeal Is Recorded as a Decree Executable According to Its Terms. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-do-not-survive-once-the-courts-directions-have-been-complied-with-8a98fb33808d4b22a3c8705ab929f1a6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:50:43.246Z Contempt proceedings do not survive once the court’s directions have been complied with. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-suits-pendency-alone-cannot-justify-denying-a-party-the-opportunity-to-lead-further-evid-bfba6faad46f41d6bb233ced6827c6d4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:48:33.214Z A suit’s pendency alone cannot justify denying a party the opportunity to lead further evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-impleadment-application-cannot-be-allowed-by-a-non-speaking-order-without-hearing-the-p-b93f59729c6141b0b41b204bd9020f64/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:48:10.945Z An impleadment application cannot be allowed by a non-speaking order without hearing the parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/parents-awarded-14-33-lakh-for-9-year-olds-death-after-court-applies-skilled-worker-minimu-f586f6bfabb94762bb6e4f9fcbbb5af8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:48:05.870Z Parents awarded ₹14.33 lakh for 9-year-old’s death after court applies skilled-worker minimum-wage standard to child’s compensation calculation https://lawlens.in/stories/tribunal-must-not-reject-a-claim-on-merits-before-authorities-decide-pending-representatio-d870f7a607be42a693230ec3f477d601/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:48:05.659Z Tribunal Must Not Reject a Claim on Merits Before Authorities Decide Pending Representations https://lawlens.in/stories/spouses-compromise-fixing-permanent-alimony-and-confirming-the-divorce-decree-is-accepted-e6da151587fb453f9c4a337fe06aa508/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:47:52.445Z Spouses’ compromise fixing permanent alimony and confirming the divorce decree is accepted. https://lawlens.in/stories/promotion-cannot-be-withdrawn-without-affording-the-employee-a-reasonable-opportunity-of-h-3faf28095c26421f86c8dde9d1dadd91/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:47:40.274Z Promotion cannot be withdrawn without affording the employee a reasonable opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/suppressing-a-pending-challenge-to-the-underlying-order-disentitles-a-litigant-to-writ-rel-366d057900e84ee686f1db874151344c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:47:30.005Z Suppressing a pending challenge to the underlying order disentitles a litigant to writ relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-is-warranted-absent-special-grounds-where-alleged-offences-carry-a-maximum-seven-year-355c989821824c6d90080692b5028a4e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:47:24.557Z Bail is warranted absent special grounds where alleged offences carry a maximum seven-year sentence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tribunal-cannot-dismiss-a-disciplinary-challenge-solely-for-non-production-of-the-inquir-bf2cfaeef8604b6bb99d53124b86e2d8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:46:47.125Z A Tribunal cannot dismiss a disciplinary challenge solely for non-production of the inquiry report without calling for it. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-delayed-substitution-application-requires-setting-aside-abatement-and-condoning-delay-b1a3017fd8034c4ca7feef5f0e5b5bc5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:43:31.907Z A delayed substitution application requires setting aside abatement and condoning delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-tribunal-must-address-the-challenged-rejection-order-before-directing-pensionary-benefit-58021a0fab8f4cc6a5d46943da95bd33/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:43:28.479Z A Tribunal must address the challenged rejection order before directing pensionary benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/unchallenged-revenue-entries-may-corroborate-an-oral-partition-without-a-registered-deed-a6f013c27a894011aabc67a9331ed68b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:43:25.936Z Unchallenged revenue entries may corroborate an oral partition without a registered deed. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-tribunals-must-give-reasoned-decisions-unreasoned-orders-are-liable-to-be-s-afceee47332d46e4a0447c0349643f0c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:43:25.727Z Administrative tribunals must give reasoned decisions; unreasoned orders are liable to be set aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/despite-repeated-defaults-a-court-may-grant-one-final-opportunity-to-cross-examine-witness-f2934e837c2744a7873a78a2e57f1fd8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:43:23.631Z Despite repeated defaults, a court may grant one final opportunity to cross-examine witnesses subject to costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/marking-an-instrument-does-not-bar-stamp-duty-objections-absent-judicial-determination-of-a06edc63bd9a47b1ba0b43281732158a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:43:23.545Z Marking an instrument does not bar stamp-duty objections absent judicial determination of its sufficiency. https://lawlens.in/stories/andar-bahar-is-a-game-of-skill-not-chance-and-does-not-attract-sections-7980-of-the-kp-act-789060bafc19406da8fb53fbda82fe7b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:43:21.033Z Andar Bahar is a game of skill, not chance, and does not attract Sections 79–80 of the KP Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-authority-must-consider-the-employees-second-show-cause-reply-before-passin-a67eab7df7fe4110a24be2c2fd355e7b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:43:20.671Z A disciplinary authority must consider the employee’s second-show-cause reply before passing its order. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-compliance-with-the-courts-direction-rendered-the-contempt-petition-infructuous-de11e98594644a2d9d1b0676542516b8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:43:17.407Z Subsequent compliance with the court’s direction rendered the contempt petition infructuous. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-compliance-warranted-dropping-contempt-proceedings-despite-delay-cf2a99f9a8ed494d93c7d8e7a7f412e7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T18:43:17.131Z Subsequent compliance warranted dropping contempt proceedings despite delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-will-not-reappreciate-evidence-absent-perversity-or-material-legal-error-8337437a432c4cfdb185439e403b3ef4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T17:46:02.401Z Writ courts will not reappreciate evidence absent perversity or material legal error. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-second-appeal-against-the-same-stamp-order-is-not-maintainable-after-voluntary-withdrawa-b8caf2af40e352cb90193c0db8797238/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T17:11:40.067Z A second appeal against the same stamp order is not maintainable after voluntary withdrawal. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-refuses-to-quash-fir-over-alleged-forged-plans-and-resale-of-flat-areas-1563f0a5be984f759a68dd83e5edf7bc/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:56:03.492Z Bombay High Court refuses to quash FIR over alleged forged plans and resale of flat areas to multiple buyers https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-compliance-without-wilful-disobedience-or-mens-rea-does-not-constitute-civil-conte-a140b59616d540798c911fa4449f133a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:53:10.938Z Delayed compliance without wilful disobedience or mens rea does not constitute civil contempt. https://lawlens.in/stories/ndps-bail-may-be-granted-where-recovery-from-an-accessible-area-does-not-reliably-link-the-e94fdfdaab5945e9ba92fe7c2106f07c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:42:00.282Z NDPS bail may be granted where recovery from an accessible area does not reliably link the accused to the contraband. https://lawlens.in/stories/sc-assigned-land-sold-in-breach-of-conditions-reverts-to-ordinary-wasteland-not-land-reser-559081d3725242a08f318150aee96b1a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:21:46.921Z SC-assigned land sold in breach of conditions reverts to ordinary wasteland, not land reserved for SC-only reallotment, Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-claims-for-regularisation-may-be-denied-for-laches-despite-parity-with-earlier-ben-a25fc7a0fbe84f3cb39663039f884aa0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:21:32.845Z Delayed claims for regularisation may be denied for laches despite parity with earlier beneficiaries. https://lawlens.in/stories/pending-suit-ordered-to-be-disposed-of-within-twelve-months-d86d3e98a3194e3ab9c2b44f76e24540/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:21:30.077Z Pending suit ordered to be disposed of within twelve months. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-cannot-interfere-with-expert-pay-fixation-absent-palpable-error-or-arbitrariness-1709306944984fc8a3d88f6f12480661/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:21:29.126Z Courts cannot interfere with expert pay fixation absent palpable error or arbitrariness. https://lawlens.in/stories/subsequent-cancellation-cannot-defeat-an-incentive-increment-claim-made-while-the-governin-bb2f05ab4981488c9d4f6e8875f50623/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:21:26.516Z Subsequent cancellation cannot defeat an incentive-increment claim made while the governing order remained in force. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-permits-widow-of-murder-accused-to-hold-death-anniversary-rites-under-st-5db65aa1924f45358468e001a0139a51/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:11:10.471Z Madras High Court permits widow of murder accused to hold death-anniversary rites under strict police conditions https://lawlens.in/stories/the-petition-was-dismissed-for-default-after-the-petitioners-failed-to-appear-d0ef71787e5a41fbaa7553bcb6260802/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:11:07.231Z The petition was dismissed for default after the petitioners failed to appear. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appointment-against-a-reserved-post-without-prescribed-procedure-confers-no-probationar-4a621721b4ce4643bd19c49a8b530f96/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:06:45.144Z An appointment against a reserved post without prescribed procedure confers no probationary status or deemed permanency. https://lawlens.in/stories/cenvat-credit-is-allowable-where-capital-goods-are-not-exclusively-used-for-exempt-goods-fa63fb95ac3e4350aba4f8ee34504358/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:02:11.205Z CENVAT credit is allowable where capital goods are not exclusively used for exempt goods. https://lawlens.in/stories/selling-cement-below-cas-4-cost-does-not-without-evidence-of-suppression-justify-the-exten-2d2cf60b908e41f5b8b4720c5f9c30b5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T16:01:58.711Z Selling cement below CAS-4 cost does not, without evidence of suppression, justify the extended limitation period. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-post-lock-in-termination-under-an-unconditional-contractual-notice-clause-requires-no-pr-7fc3383a4f1040dc8eddaf36b1cd740c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:51:24.514Z A post-lock-in termination under an unconditional contractual notice clause requires no proof of breach. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-scrutiny-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-cd94d877eea6491baed59425f9e477d1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:51:05.143Z Section 11 scrutiny is confined to the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pre-trial-detention-and-undue-trial-delay-warrant-bail-notwithstanding-the-offen-c405e7a6d2fc4b4ebd7983efc1167200/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:46:43.481Z Prolonged pre-trial detention and undue trial delay warrant bail notwithstanding the offence’s gravity. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-express-contractual-bar-on-interest-precludes-pendente-lite-interest-under-section-31-7-6e928891daf6429684e0d5275ca3d6bb/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:42:37.394Z An express contractual bar on interest precludes pendente lite interest under Section 31(7)(a). https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-high-court-awards-1-5-lakh-for-loss-of-marital-life-after-road-accident-injuries-l-624a03209b7a43bdb849566e39b4c367/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:42:26.795Z Gujarat High Court awards ₹1.5 lakh for loss of marital life after road-accident injuries left claimant impotent https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-amendment-regularises-fragment-land-transfers-made-between-1948-and-2026-high-cour-29f887a9e5304a48b082b4bed864d451/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:42:16.509Z Gujarat amendment regularises fragment-land transfers made between 1948 and 2026; High Court quashes cancellation orders https://lawlens.in/stories/section-22-bars-mmdr-prosecution-without-an-authorised-officers-complaint-but-does-not-bar-4a9bb35be2ad4a5ca19db392fb22dd62/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:42:14.705Z Section 22 bars MMDR prosecution without an authorised officer’s complaint, but does not bar distinct IPC proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/gujarat-hc-applies-2026-law-deeming-decades-of-prohibited-land-transfers-regularised-sets-af9d703d8de1448db6d66faab48340ef/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:42:13.159Z Gujarat HC applies 2026 law deeming decades of prohibited land transfers regularised, sets aside mutation refusals https://lawlens.in/stories/a-document-list-alone-does-not-place-documents-on-record-without-a-production-application-bd5af7c79fac4df99023cd0d4c1494ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:42:12.418Z A document list alone does not place documents on record without a production application. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-possession-alone-does-not-establish-adverse-possession-without-pleading-and-proving-w-e19ee5e50e8a424a97b4786881dbdd19/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:42:02.904Z Long possession alone does not establish adverse possession without pleading and proving when possession became hostile. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-inquiry-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-44b829eab55e4b9093c48f4a0167808d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:41:12.100Z Section 11 inquiry is confined to the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-pretrial-custody-and-stalled-trial-progress-support-regular-bail-despite-serious-4e654691d6e14001a8f4f5673048ebad/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:41:04.303Z Prolonged pretrial custody and stalled trial progress support regular bail despite serious allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-proceedings-upon-a-genuine-settlement-b-68c22b0258d14244a6a6b1bbae2e22a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:35:57.016Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable matrimonial proceedings upon a genuine settlement between the parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-mutually-agree-on-an-arbitrator-permits-court-appointment-under-the-arbitration-c3eba1f4bc5140fcbcfe7e9cf8929795/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:35:51.353Z Failure to Mutually Agree on an Arbitrator Permits Court Appointment Under the Arbitration Clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-inquiry-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-50e5fff4c7da4a7b83174165bef56257/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:33:30.780Z Section 11 Inquiry Is Confined to the Prima Facie Existence of an Arbitration Agreement https://lawlens.in/stories/overlapping-maintenance-awards-must-be-adjusted-to-prevent-double-recovery-not-quashed-32af395499404f588b57994c51be3198/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:31:34.166Z Overlapping maintenance awards must be adjusted to prevent double recovery, not quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-state-renewed-blood-products-licence-remains-valid-pending-central-approval-for-tender-e-4953a82f21c94c0d822c3d21555a394c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:31:31.573Z A State-renewed blood-products licence remains valid pending Central approval for tender eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/unchallenged-handwriting-expert-evidence-established-forgery-warranting-declaration-and-ca-c95278f627ad4d8986578156a96de568/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:26:54.384Z Unchallenged handwriting-expert evidence established forgery, warranting declaration and cancellation of the documents. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-upon-settlement-where-continuation-wo-f500babf7602415caf6626d3d395bd3d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:23:56.754Z Non-compoundable criminal proceedings may be quashed upon settlement where continuation would defeat justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-state-cannot-recover-compensation-paid-without-an-undertaking-after-the-recipients-dea-ec94b7038c2442a3a47354a4803089a0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:22:39.461Z The State Cannot Recover Compensation Paid Without an Undertaking After the Recipient’s Death https://lawlens.in/stories/rent-act-revision-cannot-disturb-concurrent-factual-findings-absent-perversity-or-gross-er-5b8f1a5dccd44b6fbb01699bd11c9936/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:22:38.399Z Rent Act revision cannot disturb concurrent factual findings absent perversity or gross error. https://lawlens.in/stories/executing-court-must-readjudicate-the-compensation-claim-after-hearing-both-parties-584a190ec9f444978299348d3cf27e75/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:22:18.858Z Executing court must readjudicate the compensation claim after hearing both parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-does-not-establish-equivalent-loss-of-earning-capacity-its-occupation-63daaace45ee4842800cc1c640c5f229/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:11:44.300Z Permanent disability does not establish equivalent loss of earning capacity; its occupational impact must be assessed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-retracted-confession-unsupported-by-corroborative-evidence-cannot-alone-sustain-dismissa-3b4847d683e04e5caf3c13747c8596e7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:11:41.156Z A retracted confession unsupported by corroborative evidence cannot alone sustain dismissal in disciplinary proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-43-feeds-a-transfer-when-the-transferor-later-acquires-the-transferred-share-dbb8bab31b554492a67bdd8291e3f324/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:11:39.788Z Section 43 feeds a transfer when the transferor later acquires the transferred share. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-enforce-contractual-service-claims-against-private-universities-a-59d1e602137748e18eb78acc42eedd91/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:11:38.346Z Writ jurisdiction cannot enforce contractual service claims against private universities absent statutory or public-law obligations. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-transport-corporation-remains-liable-absent-proof-that-the-accident-bus-was-transferred-d50d4da904d642c19b6e6360d151fa8d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:11:32.403Z A transport corporation remains liable absent proof that the accident bus was transferred to another undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appointment-order-may-justify-higher-income-assessment-despite-absent-salary-slips-and-c1d4d8e23baf4a49980669a27308332c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:11:30.317Z An appointment order may justify higher income assessment despite absent salary slips and bank records. https://lawlens.in/stories/transport-corporations-may-initiate-post-retirement-proceedings-for-misconduct-occurring-w-70487436bd4d4f05845049e49251ea2e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:11:27.099Z Transport corporations may initiate post-retirement proceedings for misconduct occurring within four years before the charge memo. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-revenue-commissioner-must-decide-the-appeal-on-merits-without-raising-limitation-7f81b943bb4143aebc483e0e48eef1cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:11:16.977Z The Revenue Commissioner must decide the appeal on merits without raising limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-reject-answer-key-challenges-when-candidates-skip-prescribed-objections-and-lit-2da42418e30f47868d4d2ea9ab9a406e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:06:20.494Z Courts may reject answer-key challenges when candidates skip prescribed objections and litigate only after failing. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-negligence-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-settlement-where-continued-pr-6dc4a0d1abc94a34a4a3d37b1f5a84b3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:06:18.342Z Non-compoundable negligence proceedings may be quashed after settlement where continued prosecution serves no purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurers-appeal-without-an-application-to-condone-delay-is-dismissed-as-time-barred-e55ed0f5fa9944aa9e64c34f5cc7fd2a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:06:08.084Z An insurer’s appeal without an application to condone delay is dismissed as time-barred. https://lawlens.in/stories/civil-courts-may-declare-a-missing-person-presumed-dead-under-section-108-without-relief-a-c84f06c4024a4729ad20fc14e0704c05/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:02:44.319Z Civil courts may declare a missing person presumed dead under Section 108 without relief against government authorities. https://lawlens.in/stories/borrowers-must-get-time-to-approach-drt-before-sarfaesi-possession-is-enforced-madras-high-03f22cb8e0d9407d8ddcc458200af8a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:02:01.286Z Borrowers must get time to approach DRT before SARFAESI possession is enforced, Madras High Court says https://lawlens.in/stories/rule-5-7-s-nominated-dependent-appointment-provision-violates-articles-14-and-16-7452b5428e384f3ca29110e2f38972aa/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:01:48.009Z Rule 5(7)’s nominated-dependent appointment provision violates Articles 14 and 16. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-arising-from-a-property-dispute-cannot-continue-absent-essential-offe-2408eb077adb4ec2a69aa06e42ae0fa0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:01:47.523Z Criminal proceedings arising from a property dispute cannot continue absent essential offence ingredients. https://lawlens.in/stories/cancellation-of-acp-macp-benefits-and-recovery-require-a-prior-opportunity-of-hearing-5c11528437d8497db92e430027e2b386/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:01:46.278Z Cancellation of ACP/MACP benefits and recovery require a prior opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-action-warrants-judicial-interference-only-for-procedural-illegality-natural-2908569c6c5d4cb9b038ef9db922626f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:01:44.607Z Disciplinary action warrants judicial interference only for procedural illegality, natural-justice breach, or shocking disproportionality. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-proceedings-may-be-quashed-where-a-settled-commercial-dispute-has-a-predo-b58665936a544aa185aea4b0a2ae5706/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T15:01:38.434Z Non-compoundable proceedings may be quashed where a settled commercial dispute has a predominantly civil character. https://lawlens.in/stories/retaliatory-electricity-act-prosecution-lacking-essential-statutory-ingredients-constitute-71b2df337e494a31849188cbf39ac97a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:51:40.216Z Retaliatory Electricity Act prosecution lacking essential statutory ingredients constitutes an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-quashes-banks-lookout-circulars-against-hind-agro-directors-saying-fear-o-6df6b2bec22641688e033a588b7fe826/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:51:26.905Z Delhi High Court quashes banks’ Lookout Circulars against Hind Agro directors, saying fear of flight alone cannot justify keeping them in force indefinitely. https://lawlens.in/stories/advocate-restored-to-rolls-after-delhi-high-court-finds-forged-caste-certificate-did-not-s-fb2aa0e3bc534934b050b2b7fcef57ec/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:50:54.597Z Advocate restored to rolls after Delhi High Court finds forged caste certificate did not secure her enrolment https://lawlens.in/stories/public-expenditure-alone-does-not-justify-disclosure-of-personal-ltc-and-medical-records-u-303d25d5c67043149dd3e586a6682de2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:50:44.315Z Public expenditure alone does not justify disclosure of personal LTC and medical records under RTI. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-promptly-cured-bona-fide-omission-of-limited-review-pages-does-not-warrant-a-fine-db835f303f1d4d9c9dc00b3436517645/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:49:11.597Z A promptly cured, bona fide omission of limited-review pages does not warrant a fine. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-litigant-who-suppresses-material-facts-is-disentitled-to-discretionary-writ-relief-425ed4152a984956b5faf8f2db254054/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:46:28.062Z A litigant who suppresses material facts is disentitled to discretionary writ relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-directors-alleged-personal-borrowing-can-sustain-section-138-prosecution-without-formula-ae3ea53b719f4508bc9f794a0cc9a541/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:46:24.799Z A director’s alleged personal borrowing can sustain Section 138 prosecution without formulaic Section 141 averments. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-candidate-cannot-be-excluded-for-postal-delay-after-timely-dispatch-by-an-authorised-mod-973bb794af4d5de5ba77ba2ccb3d4426/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:45:43.751Z A candidate cannot be excluded for postal delay after timely dispatch by an authorised mode. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-court-set-aside-the-injunction-order-in-terms-of-the-parties-settlement-4002cd568bb9437ea08586972bff334e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:45:09.736Z The Court Set Aside the Injunction Order in Terms of the Parties’ Settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-23-requires-proof-that-basic-care-conditions-were-attached-to-the-property-transfe-428f6ab836d74344a55c631eab1cbaa1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:45:07.571Z Section 23 requires proof that basic-care conditions were attached to the property transfer. https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-interim-moratorium-does-not-shield-personal-guarantors-to-corporate-debtors-under-2026-0767a7be3fa14fe4a95a5ddbf73cc4d9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:45:07.362Z IBC interim moratorium does not shield personal guarantors to corporate debtors under 2026 amendment, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-mutilated-bodys-location-alone-cannot-establish-suicide-or-negate-an-accidental-fall-fro-de2a25382e9b4d338af16549d95443a3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:45:04.744Z A mutilated body’s location alone cannot establish suicide or negate an accidental fall from a train. https://lawlens.in/stories/counter-cases-no-injury-attributed-to-the-appellant-and-clean-antecedents-warrant-anticipa-f6dbba173b70410ba99538c9718df2a6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:45:04.417Z Counter-cases, no injury attributed to the appellant, and clean antecedents warrant anticipatory bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/ibc-haircut-does-not-bar-creditor-from-using-its-extinguished-claim-as-a-set-off-in-arbitr-e65c160969a24157a8bed17e87f0b5ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:45:00.690Z IBC haircut does not bar creditor from using its extinguished claim as a set-off in arbitration, Supreme Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/appraisal-representations-must-be-decided-in-accordance-with-fairness-and-transparency-gui-594a05bd92ca480b8db753b87808e5b1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:39:26.270Z Appraisal representations must be decided in accordance with fairness and transparency guidelines. https://lawlens.in/stories/government-contracts-cannot-be-terminated-for-alleged-forged-securities-without-an-effecti-8f733e3dbf6940cf9bc42355424774cf/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:39:04.723Z Government contracts cannot be terminated for alleged forged securities without an effective show-cause notice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-collector-cannot-declare-a-purchaser-non-agriculturist-after-withdrawing-section-54-75-p-d08236fe3cf447e38ecffca28ad24140/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:38:28.108Z A Collector Cannot Declare a Purchaser Non-Agriculturist After Withdrawing Section 54/75 Proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/sections-147-148-cannot-be-invoked-on-seized-search-material-without-the-required-section-b98ddc0c802b4071990266791b392d5e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:38:18.266Z Sections 147/148 cannot be invoked on seized search material without the required Section 153C satisfaction. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-completed-scrutiny-assessment-cannot-be-reopened-on-mere-change-of-opinion-without-fresh-c6509d0f15fc46cd8d831fd3985269aa/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:38:02.921Z A completed scrutiny assessment cannot be reopened on mere change of opinion without fresh tangible material. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-sta-order-passed-virtually-without-circulating-proceedings-and-obtaining-all-members-si-e185e1c09da14049b747545bcdf21280/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:37:37.664Z An STA order passed virtually without circulating proceedings and obtaining all members’ signatures is invalid. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-for-workplace-assault-was-shockingly-disproportionate-warranting-reconsideration-o-6b6cd15542444ea9be10d0466986800e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:37:21.217Z Removal for workplace assault was shockingly disproportionate, warranting reconsideration of punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-quashed-on-voluntary-settlement-where-conviction-was-remote-and-continuation-served-no-73b7501f46454c088c331a7a9b782ccd/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:36:52.117Z FIR Quashed on Voluntary Settlement Where Conviction Was Remote and Continuation Served No Useful Purpose https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-voluntary-settlement-where-conviction-is-remote-20b6ff8652f14b999e36244d47a486b5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:34:35.516Z Criminal proceedings may be quashed after voluntary settlement where conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-single-writ-petition-cannot-challenge-separate-orders-arising-from-distinct-causes-of-ac-6a47343ed61647c9901890362f72cbdb/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:33:55.301Z A single writ petition cannot challenge separate orders arising from distinct causes of action. https://lawlens.in/stories/specific-performance-requires-proven-readiness-and-willingness-and-a-claim-brought-within-64b7ac7692994cfa9cf05f79ad49ae2c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:33:33.345Z Specific performance requires proven readiness and willingness and a claim brought within limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-summon-persons-excluded-from-the-police-report-based-on-materials-already-on-r-0c8a5bd404fc4d6fa4d5f54d9ff06a60/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:31:32.914Z A court may summon persons excluded from the police report based on materials already on record. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-separation-and-a-spouses-categorical-refusal-to-resume-cohabitation-may-cumulati-9fd46aa1454e409898f8b8774cc38796/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:31:25.301Z Prolonged separation and a spouse’s categorical refusal to resume cohabitation may cumulatively establish mental cruelty. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bare-injunction-suit-fails-when-title-to-the-claimed-pathway-is-genuinely-disputed-e31abea5ca1f4c05a5cb0564110d9664/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:31:21.184Z A bare injunction suit fails when title to the claimed pathway is genuinely disputed. https://lawlens.in/stories/unilateral-willingness-to-reconcile-cannot-overcome-evidence-that-peaceful-cohabitation-is-285763153fa240ef8360f2e8344e90c4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:31:16.990Z Unilateral willingness to reconcile cannot overcome evidence that peaceful cohabitation is no longer viable. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-reflect-occupational-impact-not-merely-the-percentage-of-physic-daf2a49906d74ddbae5ef053f6f4b2e6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:29:21.827Z Functional disability must reflect occupational impact, not merely the percentage of physical disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-vehicle-involvement-must-be-assessed-cumulatively-isolated-medical-record-discrepanc-6e9c1dd3d400466c899e39f24ae902b3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:27:13.541Z Motor-vehicle involvement must be assessed cumulatively; isolated medical-record discrepancies cannot defeat a claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/serious-allegations-and-the-need-for-custodial-interrogation-justify-refusing-anticipatory-84bad88d87c65644a119a3255f35cc2e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:26:39.580Z Serious allegations and the need for custodial interrogation justify refusing anticipatory bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-grants-bail-to-accused-in-alleged-899-crore-bank-fraud-citing-the-com-94614b1d006b4c389246e75c53451629/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:25:48.146Z Karnataka High Court grants bail to accused in alleged ₹899-crore bank fraud, citing the completed probe and unlikely near-term trial start https://lawlens.in/stories/section-13-commercial-appeals-lie-only-from-orders-enumerated-under-order-xliii-cpc-or-sec-d4e711015bcf49ec8b7238f33a2c5028/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:25:14.764Z Section 13 commercial appeals lie only from orders enumerated under Order XLIII CPC or Section 37 of the Arbitration Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-magistrate-cannot-release-funds-from-a-frozen-account-without-hearing-the-account-holder-264e24fbfadc45b1a2fac828b96217e7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:23:13.302Z A Magistrate cannot release funds from a frozen account without hearing the account holder. https://lawlens.in/stories/omission-of-rape-allegations-from-an-earlier-complaint-raised-doubt-warranting-regular-bai-e5eefe5a728f4e36bc20d05c987d01d2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:23:04.685Z Omission of rape allegations from an earlier complaint raised doubt warranting regular bail after investigation was complete. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-financier-holding-allegedly-stolen-pledged-property-may-be-ordered-to-produce-it-for-sei-4b93f0c7eac64f52946bf456301fe6b9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:22:58.965Z A financier holding allegedly stolen pledged property may be ordered to produce it for seizure without prior hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/electricity-theft-conviction-requires-evidence-linking-the-accused-to-the-premises-and-una-e0da38ec2a4944c69c14b81389b57bf8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:22:42.005Z Electricity theft conviction requires evidence linking the accused to the premises and unauthorized connection. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-validly-invoked-arbitration-clause-warrants-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-a103d6c0eb4b4c91a6e7530246123c8b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:21:41.490Z A validly invoked arbitration clause warrants appointment of a sole arbitrator. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-inconsistent-lost-cheque-defence-does-not-rebut-the-section-139-presumption-of-legally-e59e0cafaf3840b9962c2e0ee70e8de5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:21:15.196Z An Inconsistent Lost-Cheque Defence Does Not Rebut the Section 139 Presumption of Legally Enforceable Debt. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-warranted-where-the-charge-sheet-alleges-only-instigation-and-no-direct-assau-885fa50cc8ea4b178bf5759682521388/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:20:55.624Z Regular bail warranted where the charge sheet alleges only instigation and no direct assault by the accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-for-a-non-cognizable-offence-are-unsustainable-without-prior-magistrates-permi-67a757d4eee847dc94b17fe2a54f06ee/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:20:44.941Z Proceedings for a non-cognizable offence are unsustainable without prior Magistrate’s permission under Section 155(2) CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-charge-sheet-material-defeats-discharge-alleged-manipulation-of-statement-timi-e978ad5ec48545c8a94998cf55acedcd/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:20:39.618Z Prima facie charge-sheet material defeats discharge; alleged manipulation of statement timing is a matter for trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/completed-investigation-and-prior-recovery-of-stolen-articles-supported-anticipatory-bail-fd09a49c80d24f3fa0d0b11ee584634f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:17:12.002Z Completed investigation and prior recovery of stolen articles supported anticipatory bail where custodial interrogation was unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-denies-anticipatory-bail-in-alleged-digital-arrest-scam-involving-31-16e7ca90feab45d092e23d118dd1f38e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:16:25.727Z Karnataka High Court denies anticipatory bail in alleged digital-arrest scam involving ₹31.83 crore and 75 bank accounts https://lawlens.in/stories/upper-limb-disability-is-assessed-at-one-fourth-when-calculating-whole-body-disability-412ce92ccdda477990939b9714ef87ce/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:16:13.554Z Upper-limb disability is assessed at one-fourth when calculating whole-body disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-claim-that-the-victims-age-was-concealed-could-not-be-brushed-aside-acc3213821e04cb7978fc71490405d8d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:16:08.148Z Bail granted where the claim that the victim’s age was concealed could not be brushed aside. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claimant-with-22-whole-body-disability-is-entitled-to-10-future-prospects-b04cd2df733841d38cf46cd65f88e7e1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:14:32.475Z A claimant with 22% whole-body disability is entitled to 10% future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-lmv-licence-authorizes-driving-transport-vehicles-with-an-unladen-weight-up-to-7-500-kg-ce6053fa8def470e8769e1199583ed53/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:13:29.167Z An LMV licence authorizes driving transport vehicles with an unladen weight up to 7,500 kg. https://lawlens.in/stories/enhanced-injury-compensation-must-be-reduced-proportionately-for-the-claimants-50-contribu-a2eded8c9edc48e7b790fb9e5d009cdd/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:12:11.202Z Enhanced injury compensation must be reduced proportionately for the claimant’s 50% contributory negligence. https://lawlens.in/stories/functional-disability-must-account-for-the-claimants-injuries-and-avocation-33dd8d1188e5455381c85ddb00124e2f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:12:08.888Z Functional disability must account for the claimant’s injuries and avocation. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-from-a-group-c-employee-at-retirement-is-impermissible-dcb678fdae4446258ff590fc9eb56fb0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:12:05.731Z Recovery of excess pay from a Group-C employee at retirement is impermissible. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-evidence-of-an-amputation-causing-assault-and-multiple-pending-cases-warranted-3edb817d0c994b678ff71b132a64c033/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:12:02.551Z Prima facie evidence of an amputation-causing assault and multiple pending cases warranted denial of bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/once-karasamadhana-scheme-dues-are-accepted-and-paid-the-assessment-cannot-be-reopened-in-ddec844a52f243198faa9630928c4e1f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:11:59.833Z Once Karasamadhana Scheme dues are accepted and paid, the assessment cannot be reopened in revision. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-authenticity-of-a-recorded-demand-must-be-investigated-not-resolved-on-an-fir-qua-39eb6f0a95994b86a4e223c19234a46e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:11:55.702Z Disputed authenticity of a recorded demand must be investigated, not resolved on an FIR-quashing petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-under-order-vii-rule-11-must-be-assessed-solely-on-its-pleadings-not-the-defence-17836539ca7f4f27ac581c7364695251/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:10:39.751Z A plaint under Order VII Rule 11 must be assessed solely on its pleadings, not the defence. https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-omnibus-allegations-lacking-statutory-ingredients-cannot-sustain-prosecution-under-t-4a8d46930b5444f6bbc463958201a440/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:08:47.889Z Vague, omnibus allegations lacking statutory ingredients cannot sustain prosecution under the SC/ST Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/recorded-conversations-and-entrustment-mahazar-justify-continuing-a-prevention-of-corrupti-93dddfdfc780473eaf5ffff58dfe0602/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:07:36.014Z Recorded conversations and entrustment mahazar justify continuing a Prevention of Corruption Act investigation. https://lawlens.in/stories/disciplinary-penalty-upheld-for-a-panchayat-officers-failure-to-verify-property-title-befo-aa3bf1f0830343c0ae53204c8f0c644f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:07:21.746Z Disciplinary penalty upheld for a Panchayat officer’s failure to verify property title before purchase. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-disability-compensation-must-reflect-the-applicable-klsa-notified-notional-ca493196309249e3b03bfcc2d8305d6f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:06:08.691Z Motor-accident disability compensation must reflect the applicable KLSA-notified notional income. https://lawlens.in/stories/claims-for-contractor-caused-land-damage-requiring-proof-must-be-pursued-through-a-civil-s-0bd09127070e4a049ef7558b1117164b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:06:00.768Z Claims for contractor-caused land damage requiring proof must be pursued through a civil suit, not Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/parallel-prosecution-on-identical-allegations-is-an-abuse-of-process-warranting-quashing-b735173be4bd4713a9c42b95bf384a73/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:05:43.276Z Parallel prosecution on identical allegations is an abuse of process warranting quashing. https://lawlens.in/stories/unregistered-use-breaches-the-policy-but-the-insurer-must-pay-third-party-claims-before-re-13a60ca9b7d24dc4be4d4d1e9319b869/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:05:14.608Z Unregistered use breaches the policy, but the insurer must pay third-party claims before recovering from the owner. https://lawlens.in/stories/order-vii-rule-11-d-does-not-permit-rejection-where-statutory-bars-turn-on-disputed-facts-9dc1a4a64787499b8fd93d4dbeb1c7ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:05:11.563Z Order VII Rule 11(d) does not permit rejection where statutory bars turn on disputed facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/including-a-deceased-joint-decree-holder-does-not-nullify-execution-validly-sought-by-a-su-953ca93925c4581fb5acc27995e54191/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:05:08.677Z Including a deceased joint decree-holder does not nullify execution validly sought by a survivor. https://lawlens.in/stories/limitation-applications-by-children-in-conflict-with-law-require-a-justice-oriented-non-te-f941ace0303f4c2fbf0eb8c214c376a2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:05:05.459Z Limitation applications by children in conflict with law require a justice-oriented, non-technical assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-parity-with-regularised-employees-when-deciding-regularisation-c-547bc2f85a1b4b00ab4539351884ea15/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:01:39.957Z Authorities must consider parity with regularised employees when deciding regularisation claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-348-bnss-permits-limited-witness-recall-for-material-questions-necessary-to-a-just-20b6e209e51d4b348d32d33caf599ba4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:01:36.567Z Section 348 BNSS permits limited witness recall for material questions necessary to a just decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-does-not-permit-interference-with-a-reasoned-refusal-to-consolidate-suits-abse-30ef0eca96f24d4fb4951e21d1222b22/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:01:32.426Z Article 227 does not permit interference with a reasoned refusal to consolidate suits absent perversity or jurisdictional error. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-account-freezes-must-be-limited-to-the-disputed-amount-leaving-the-remaining-a-e107d99503e54edaa42d310c24930842/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:01:23.416Z Cyber-fraud account freezes must be limited to the disputed amount, leaving the remaining account accessible. https://lawlens.in/stories/closing-cross-examination-on-a-witnesss-first-appearance-without-reasonable-opportunity-vi-1cb09411e2ff41dfb3dcec4157d483b1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:01:19.898Z Closing cross-examination on a witness’s first appearance without reasonable opportunity violates fair-trial rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-initiated-recruitment-process-cannot-be-arbitrarily-discontinued-and-must-be-completed-f904eb3f65144a86bcfca99c0b97fba7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T14:01:16.464Z An initiated recruitment process cannot be arbitrarily discontinued and must be completed. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-authorities-must-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-b8ae3dcfb44146a496a5ae4bd0e83e07/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:55:58.460Z Tax authorities must explore alternative Section 169 service modes when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-loss-of-records-cannot-justify-withholding-sanctioned-pay-arrears-247fd9fa60eb4f93a998ac3dfd5ce24f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:55:40.892Z Administrative loss of records cannot justify withholding sanctioned pay arrears. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-must-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-una-657bbe2887024d2d859513d70bec57f6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:55:27.548Z Tax officers must explore alternative Section 169 service modes when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-unans-3b844f17d50a4d37911c455b59cf3fac/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:55:21.216Z GST officers must explore alternative statutory service modes when portal notices go unanswered before passing ex parte orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/payments-covering-defaulting-chit-subscribers-obligations-are-deductible-as-bad-debts-or-b-1288ebe5a18a4c32a376c50b818b0bcf/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:54:17.035Z Payments covering defaulting chit subscribers’ obligations are deductible as bad debts or business losses. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-minors-property-share-may-be-sold-if-the-proceeds-are-secured-in-an-interest-bearing-fix-59e3782a109047b9a01506593e8b7dcb/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:52:00.099Z A minor’s property share may be sold if the proceeds are secured in an interest-bearing fixed deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-permit-sale-of-a-minors-indivisible-property-share-when-the-sale-serves-the-mi-7b2b022837894d038a1ffc9dcf202344/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:51:57.456Z A court may permit sale of a minor’s indivisible property share when the sale serves the minor’s welfare. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-departmental-appeal-clause-lacking-binding-independent-adjudication-is-not-an-arbitratio-88c4c216789d4ac99ac415ce2165a89b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:51:54.219Z A departmental appeal clause lacking binding, independent adjudication is not an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-depositors-monetary-claim-does-not-make-them-a-necessary-or-proper-party-to-a-secured-cr-982f39f024c4469bb3b495f0494f1a3f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:51:51.596Z A depositor’s monetary claim does not make them a necessary or proper party to a secured creditor’s challenge. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-of-a-police-constable-for-assault-and-forcibly-taking-money-is-not-shockingly-disp-41b3d587c19b4afeb25b460c4357427e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:51:47.397Z Removal of a police constable for assault and forcibly taking money is not shockingly disproportionate. https://lawlens.in/stories/rekla-races-may-be-permitted-only-upon-compliance-with-prescribed-safety-and-animal-welfar-b595249a4ed34e5bb0aa15c1a1dde6ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:51:44.062Z Rekla races may be permitted only upon compliance with prescribed safety and animal-welfare conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/father-advertised-himself-as-divorced-with-no-children-madras-high-court-grants-mother-cus-2d97b2f7b2ee4d65995175256c301a22/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:51:40.897Z Father advertised himself as “divorced with no children”; Madras High Court grants mother custody and permission to move daughter to Canada https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-supersession-and-priority-disputes-fall-to-the-arbitral-tribunal-under-section-66c3da0de11344bdbbae6a29c60d9343/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:51:37.676Z Contractual Supersession and Priority Disputes Fall to the Arbitral Tribunal Under Section 16. https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-a-civil-suit-over-the-same-partnership-financial-claims-bars-a-parallel-arbitration-439503d075134b2d98b0370c4113c197/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:51:28.670Z Filing a civil suit over the same partnership financial claims bars a parallel arbitration bid, Madras High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/filing-of-a-charge-sheet-does-not-by-itself-bar-anticipatory-bail-b42fbc385c1345e3987b3a470005997f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:48:52.295Z Filing of a charge sheet does not, by itself, bar anticipatory bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-witness-examination-alone-does-not-justify-reconsidering-bail-absent-substantial-4621c3b38471472a9c4c7722146cf331/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:43:06.619Z Delay in witness examination alone does not justify reconsidering bail absent substantial change in circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/discharge-on-one-offence-alone-is-not-a-substantial-change-warranting-second-bail-45098c3a434049a89c9f9483bb9bb20a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:42:17.926Z Discharge on one offence alone is not a substantial change warranting second bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-implication-based-on-confession-completed-investigation-and-prolonged-custody-supp-c4c624efbdd645f394b6ec6e7848776c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:42:14.710Z Delayed implication based on confession, completed investigation, and prolonged custody support grant of bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-warranted-for-intermediate-quantity-ganja-possession-where-the-charge-sheet-i-b9115f1315224da084866e86abeb35df/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:42:11.411Z Regular bail warranted for intermediate-quantity ganja possession where the charge-sheet is filed and trial is likely to take time. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-despite-prior-similar-excise-cases-after-charge-sheet-filing-and-likely-trial-2fae77214c5741e6b91fd08ca9fe2889/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:42:08.239Z Bail Granted Despite Prior Similar Excise Cases After Charge-Sheet Filing and Likely Trial Delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-considering-prolonged-relationship-delayed-fir-completed-investigation-and-li-4ec1d05017e442e299cfe334c0b8b385/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:42:05.212Z Bail granted considering prolonged relationship, delayed FIR, completed investigation, and likely trial delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/ec-act-bar-does-not-automatically-block-release-of-seized-vehicle-calcutta-high-court-rule-238089c4cd8a43f28d5e568840a4ccc9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:42:02.222Z EC Act bar does not automatically block release of seized vehicle, Calcutta High Court rules, absent proof confiscation proceedings are pending https://lawlens.in/stories/a-maintainability-issue-may-encompass-the-bar-under-order-ix-rule-9-cpc-29068701f5804d27bc541d4d95ee5745/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:41:58.545Z A maintainability issue may encompass the bar under Order IX Rule 9 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-authorities-may-impose-reasonable-prior-supply-thresholds-to-ensure-bidders-can-mee-5fa4ef32c2214dcdaf7cbf6a97a79c40/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:41:54.509Z Tender authorities may impose reasonable prior-supply thresholds to ensure bidders can meet continuity requirements. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-testimony-can-sustain-conviction-despite-hostile-independent-seizure-witnesses-5819fe9ab3b44ce49708ba997debb103/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:38:37.472Z Police testimony can sustain conviction despite hostile independent seizure witnesses. https://lawlens.in/stories/sc-st-act-section-3-2-v-applies-only-to-underlying-offences-punishable-by-ten-years-or-mor-2395184cde4b44cd9b2eb4e2e3c217d9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:38:34.562Z SC/ST Act Section 3(2)(v) Applies Only to Underlying Offences Punishable by Ten Years or More. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-to-accused-allegedly-threatening-to-expose-cooperative-bank-irre-63f9c1730aaf4a3985a185a92a5b3a47/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:38:30.875Z Anticipatory bail granted to accused allegedly threatening to expose cooperative-bank irregularities. https://lawlens.in/stories/experience-marks-cannot-be-reduced-without-affording-the-candidate-an-opportunity-of-heari-06b269b8ad6a4778b9fffdafff6ad730/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:38:27.340Z Experience marks cannot be reduced without affording the candidate an opportunity of hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-repeated-excise-act-antecedents-indicate-habitual-offending-49dcc115892345fbaa14c6066beed7e2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:38:23.355Z Bail denied where repeated Excise Act antecedents indicate habitual offending. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prolonged-consensual-relationship-does-not-constitute-rape-absent-proof-of-a-false-promi-b25223843b2f40b1b03ea20c3109dbc0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:37:52.074Z A prolonged consensual relationship does not constitute rape absent proof of a false promise from inception. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-minor-victim-and-parents-did-not-support-the-prosecution-at-trial-bb2ddc5ae14741df8a013fafdfc7967f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:37:48.903Z Bail Granted Where Minor Victim and Parents Did Not Support the Prosecution at Trial https://lawlens.in/stories/enhancement-to-dismissal-requires-a-regular-departmental-inquiry-under-rule-14-c57eccfbb5a14f4d900103e849042123/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:37:45.948Z Enhancement to dismissal requires a regular departmental inquiry under Rule 14. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-and-relieving-orders-kept-in-abeyance-pending-consideration-of-the-employees-repr-eff7501d812c45eca865711fa583b83d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:36:24.534Z Transfer and relieving orders kept in abeyance pending consideration of the employee’s representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-a-wait-listed-candidates-entitlement-when-the-selected-candidate-d-72268352cac64f68a9d5bd8d382a12f4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:36:17.971Z Authorities must decide a wait-listed candidate’s entitlement when the selected candidate declines appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/vacancies-confer-no-automatic-right-to-promotion-but-eligible-employees-are-entitled-to-fa-828e475ac61741ec89bdfaa64be5ba3a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:35:54.994Z Vacancies confer no automatic right to promotion, but eligible employees are entitled to fair consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-retired-employees-gratuity-claim-within-eight-weeks-without-pr-f37e0367811446f1bde29c6d46e96ace/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:35:51.853Z Authorities Must Decide the Retired Employee’s Gratuity Claim Within Eight Weeks, Without Presuming Entitlement https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-the-retired-employees-gratuity-claim-within-eight-weeks-in-accorda-051b65732adf45b5b95d795301181f31/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:35:47.417Z Authorities Must Decide the Retired Employee’s Gratuity Claim Within Eight Weeks in Accordance With Law. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-applications-alone-cannot-defer-monetary-benefits-from-an-acknowledged-in-situ-pro-5bda4e215f094bfab25fd46ea66e3a40/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:35:44.266Z Delayed applications alone cannot defer monetary benefits from an acknowledged in-situ promotion date. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-sheet-before-actual-promotion-and-subsequent-penalty-preclude-acting-on-sealed-co-20f6ce5f3ba7454bbf0eb95a761264f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:35:40.958Z A charge-sheet before actual promotion and subsequent penalty preclude acting on sealed-cover findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/notional-seniority-from-batchmates-joining-date-requires-corresponding-pay-fixation-and-se-035de29e229a442ba67287fa37cd2861/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:35:37.715Z Notional seniority from batchmates’ joining date requires corresponding pay fixation and service benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-amendment-cannot-alter-eligibility-criteria-for-an-already-commenced-recruitm-7a4718ecd5bd4bfd9e9c05cbb2251db0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:32:16.895Z A subsequent amendment cannot alter eligibility criteria for an already-commenced recruitment. https://lawlens.in/stories/suspension-imposed-by-an-incompetent-authority-is-void-and-later-extensions-cannot-validat-4cbc3cac0fa842f7aae62b4f3f82d99c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:32:13.716Z Suspension imposed by an incompetent authority is void, and later extensions cannot validate it. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-account-freezes-must-be-proportionate-securing-only-the-disputed-amount-bbf22a90051a46c3b86e564da913f92e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:32:10.138Z Cyber-fraud account freezes must be proportionate, securing only the disputed amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/inadequate-motor-accident-compensation-must-be-enhanced-to-ensure-just-and-fair-compensati-be3d61bd5a3e4d04bdeb2dbed476794a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:29:58.967Z Inadequate motor-accident compensation must be enhanced to ensure just and fair compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/permanent-disability-compensation-must-account-for-functional-impact-on-earning-capacity-a-bb154e01113e48c0a6e2730f579479bc/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:28:25.309Z Permanent-disability compensation must account for functional impact on earning capacity and future prospects. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-witnesss-travel-hardship-alone-does-not-justify-transfer-where-testimony-can-be-recorded-15973b0863eb4a779980f7ec221cceec/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:28:21.530Z A witness’s travel hardship alone does not justify transfer where testimony can be recorded virtually. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-cannot-escape-liability-through-a-bare-denial-of-coverage-unsupported-by-eviden-b22fde7849fe4dc1861dc3823187b862/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:25:31.028Z An insurer cannot escape liability through a bare denial of coverage unsupported by evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/eviction-cannot-proceed-before-final-adjudication-of-the-encroachment-case-893f9c7500c54b1e8ab4d9e94f5c4215/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:25:28.407Z Eviction cannot proceed before final adjudication of the encroachment case. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-absent-perversity-procedural-unfairn-6bf218f11b444925bef4a8afac903f67/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:25:24.982Z Writ courts cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence absent perversity, procedural unfairness, or disproportionate punishment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-33c-2-court-may-compute-consequential-benefits-granted-by-the-underlying-award-bc528a24d95345d4b0d2407788b633eb/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:24:40.889Z A Section 33C(2) court may compute consequential benefits granted by the underlying award. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-industrial-tribunal-must-determine-domestic-inquiry-validity-before-deciding-the-merits-0aa3a8aa646a4c4fb5a59e08497c3520/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:21:39.684Z An industrial tribunal must determine domestic inquiry validity before deciding the merits of dismissal. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-33c-2-is-unavailable-when-the-claimed-settlement-based-wage-entitlement-no-longer-84a3f6cab5274886940b97db67286104/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:21:36.533Z Section 33C(2) is unavailable when the claimed settlement-based wage entitlement no longer exists. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unregistered-agreement-to-sell-is-admissible-as-evidence-in-a-specific-performance-suit-ed57fb9e16234e37b5dd28547bdb72f5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:21:35.900Z An unregistered agreement to sell is admissible as evidence in a specific-performance suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-applicants-must-fully-disclose-criminal-antecedents-suppression-warrants-rejection-wi-85f2806039974a41a651814d52568ec2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:21:32.644Z Bail applicants must fully disclose criminal antecedents; suppression warrants rejection without consideration of merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-commissioner-cannot-be-appointed-in-an-injunction-suit-merely-to-collect-evidence-89149a61bd454fb4bf54a876a838cd5f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:20:50.437Z A court commissioner cannot be appointed in an injunction suit merely to collect evidence of alleged encroachment. https://lawlens.in/stories/inadequate-motor-accident-compensation-warrants-enhancement-to-ensure-just-compensation-fd8df00cecd54a8697846515d757560b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:19:32.848Z Inadequate motor accident compensation warrants enhancement to ensure just compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-must-stand-where-the-trial-courts-evidence-based-view-is-reasonable-and-not-p-1e79d57b658240b8b4c6e776d88a517d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:16:15.891Z An acquittal must stand where the trial court’s evidence-based view is reasonable and not perverse. https://lawlens.in/stories/foreign-arbitration-bombay-high-court-says-court-delay-cannot-defeat-a-section-9-plea-orde-dac53996d5fd4d2a9361669ba205576e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:16:12.775Z Foreign arbitration: Bombay High Court says court delay cannot defeat a Section 9 plea, orders security for admitted $6.69m debt https://lawlens.in/stories/a-study-leave-bond-cannot-enforce-recovery-for-non-completion-contrary-to-governing-rules-e542a0b70a774b6e9da3ea06bcd254f9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:16:09.404Z A study-leave bond cannot enforce recovery for non-completion contrary to governing rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-patent-application-cannot-be-refused-on-grounds-not-specified-in-the-hearing-notice-918ce0b7f8124880ad3fac8bbb0a939e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:16:05.367Z A patent application cannot be refused on grounds not specified in the hearing notice. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-inquiry-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-9cd4368056c04720991c7692d5de96e9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:13:25.594Z Section 11 Inquiry Is Confined to the Prima Facie Existence of an Arbitration Agreement https://lawlens.in/stories/repeated-clause-29-violations-within-180-days-cannot-draw-suspensions-beyond-the-policys-9-b459a635a7a04e82851c557230c4ecf1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:13:21.580Z Repeated Clause 29 violations within 180 days cannot draw suspensions beyond the policy’s 90-day cap. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-account-freezes-should-secure-only-the-disputed-amount-leaving-the-account-hol-e558450adbd04acaa8b30f94004a78b7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:11:42.503Z Cyber-fraud account freezes should secure only the disputed amount, leaving the account holder free to operate the account. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-account-freezes-should-be-limited-to-securing-the-disputed-amount-f1eb3aaba2be4ee880919fceba11f73d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:11:07.573Z Cyber-fraud account freezes should be limited to securing the disputed amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/waiver-of-the-section-13b-2-cooling-period-must-be-reconsidered-under-governing-supreme-co-c1db3ecbd4ce4db3a27075b2dc22b60a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:11:04.530Z Waiver of the Section 13B(2) cooling period must be reconsidered under governing Supreme Court principles. https://lawlens.in/stories/inadequate-injury-compensation-assessments-must-be-enhanced-to-ensure-just-compensation-e2c438f0c2df42dcada41987f6b5c18c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:06:27.643Z Inadequate injury-compensation assessments must be enhanced to ensure just compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-satisfy-the-award-first-and-recover-from-the-insured-when-passenger-status-is-164dc57cfa24477f8bd5e20ebf53efaa/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:06:23.500Z Insurer must satisfy the award first and recover from the insured when passenger status is unproved. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-composite-negligence-an-insurer-may-recover-amounts-paid-beyond-its-share-from-the-othe-b0bf6a239e0345c7805a69d9a2468525/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:06:20.348Z In composite negligence, an insurer may recover amounts paid beyond its share from the other tortfeasor. https://lawlens.in/stories/income-tax-must-be-deducted-from-the-deceaseds-income-before-calculating-loss-of-dependenc-197d91d14eb14c1cb66b8ea591dabaae/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:02:17.120Z Income tax must be deducted from the deceased’s income before calculating loss of dependency. https://lawlens.in/stories/state-government-cannot-transfer-university-employees-to-a-directorate-without-statutory-a-68b4ef42b44b49848b015698b8a38495/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:02:16.261Z State Government Cannot Transfer University Employees to a Directorate Without Statutory Authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-granted-in-view-of-long-delay-departmental-exoneration-and-advanced-age-a4de94e47f324154ab3db6276dda32ed/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:02:12.013Z Anticipatory bail granted in view of long delay, departmental exoneration, and advanced age. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-government-servant-must-ordinarily-exhaust-the-statutory-appellate-remedy-before-invokin-45dc34f3a96f4460b8fb0d3c30f4967f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:02:09.260Z A government servant must ordinarily exhaust the statutory appellate remedy before invoking writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/kerala-high-court-upholds-law-automatically-revoking-christians-wills-upon-marriage-reject-324a3056280c4a74b1c5d108855618a2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T13:02:06.257Z Kerala High Court upholds law automatically revoking Christians’ wills upon marriage, rejects equality challenge https://lawlens.in/stories/withdrawing-a-statutory-revision-as-not-pressed-bars-a-later-writ-challenge-to-the-same-or-2fd27ca77dd759d5bbdaa66849fd8666/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:54:35.788Z Withdrawing a statutory revision as “not pressed” bars a later writ challenge to the same order, Allahabad High Court holds https://lawlens.in/stories/sebi-recovery-against-former-directors-is-valid-when-affirmed-orders-expressly-impose-refu-215f6127dd2041cc97ef8d413a718762/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:54:27.965Z SEBI recovery against former directors is valid when affirmed orders expressly impose refund liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-associate-a-second-independent-witness-does-not-invalidate-an-otherwise-credibl-f32f7f2475f84e509fbbbdc139c3b7e8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:53:20.861Z Failure to associate a second independent witness does not invalidate an otherwise credible NDPS recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/u-p-must-assess-staffing-needs-and-use-transparent-merit-based-criteria-to-appoint-state-l-ba7ad5ddeac056bda9032a28ecd1c54d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:53:16.783Z U.P. must assess staffing needs and use transparent, merit-based criteria to appoint State Law Officers, Allahabad High Court directs; calls for women’s representation too. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-authorities-may-reject-bidders-lacking-essential-experience-in-the-specific-nature-9b8fba4d16e4501eb6867e7880ff9072/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:49:44.129Z Tender authorities may reject bidders lacking essential experience in the specific nature of the contracted works. https://lawlens.in/stories/approval-cannot-be-withheld-on-unsustainable-grounds-for-appointments-to-sanctioned-posts-37fa44e72fe546a6a943bb5cd6261c2f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:49:22.989Z Approval cannot be withheld on unsustainable grounds for appointments to sanctioned posts in minority schools. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-warranted-where-post-mortem-recorded-snakebite-and-no-independent-criminal-antecedent-01fdb743df5745b0b2d5766987cbb2e4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:49:18.965Z Bail Warranted Where Post-Mortem Recorded Snakebite and No Independent Criminal Antecedents Existed. https://lawlens.in/stories/without-an-overt-act-towards-penetration-sexual-assault-does-not-constitute-attempted-rape-aeb339ab1b374831b6d5e1ad7c3da1c1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:48:51.473Z Without an overt act towards penetration, sexual assault does not constitute attempted rape, though it may attract Section 354. https://lawlens.in/stories/unproved-seizure-and-sample-linkage-cannot-sustain-an-ndps-conviction-7fb292fab7704a8d8d09e2870bfe2cd7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:48:12.347Z Unproved seizure and sample linkage cannot sustain an NDPS conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/stamp-duty-valuation-proceedings-initiated-over-two-years-after-registration-are-time-barr-8e7c1fa76aad43cbbca2cb8b2af1be2b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:47:54.828Z Stamp-duty valuation proceedings initiated over two years after registration are time-barred, Patna High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-pds-dealership-eligibility-claims-require-fresh-reasoned-determination-by-the-com-76d9a20452a2482f934730638f84306b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:47:41.064Z Disputed PDS dealership eligibility claims require fresh, reasoned determination by the competent authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-intent-behind-an-alleged-false-promise-to-marry-requires-trial-not-quashing-of-th-f04c947dbf394700b091291d2069ba5a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:44:59.634Z Disputed intent behind an alleged false promise to marry requires trial, not quashing of the rape FIR. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-inquiry-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-be6a9cd0ebd24eab9577c435d59818a6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:44:37.305Z Section 11 Inquiry Is Confined to the Prima Facie Existence of an Arbitration Agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-custody-is-unjustified-when-investigation-makes-no-concrete-effort-to-trace-alle-bb37fb2920f14e89ba7490f62bf79b5d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:44:34.792Z Prolonged custody is unjustified when investigation makes no concrete effort to trace alleged co-accused. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-reduced-motor-accident-compensation-after-claimant-accepted-its-proposal-and-insurer-f3db40e537ae425ebf28166388017a22/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:44:20.436Z Court reduced motor accident compensation after claimant accepted its proposal and insurer raised no objection. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-304b-requires-a-proximate-link-between-dowry-related-cruelty-and-death-2179e4d0182f42a890a697b86e4e383b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:43:50.685Z Section 304B requires a proximate link between dowry-related cruelty and death. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-litigation-justified-reducing-simple-hurt-imprisonment-to-time-served-and-imposi-d310a5aee8a84646bcc9c15853a3949b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:43:02.492Z Prolonged litigation justified reducing simple-hurt imprisonment to time served and imposing fines. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-charge-amendments-cannot-apply-retrospectively-to-transfers-under-pre-amendment-l-49f6d419ff35458a85303343378faac9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:42:58.830Z Transfer-charge amendments cannot apply retrospectively to transfers under pre-amendment leases lacking such conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-admissions-rendered-the-victims-testimony-insufficient-to-sustain-conviction-unde-3ee5c7866f6348518758527b4f8ef276/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:41:11.774Z Material admissions rendered the victim’s testimony insufficient to sustain conviction under Section 506-B IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-writ-challenge-to-a-section-6-order-is-unsustainable-when-a-statutory-appeal-is-pending-3f32623e33304710ab62c2088050eedf/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:41:01.614Z A writ challenge to a Section 6 order is unsustainable when a statutory appeal is pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-cannot-set-aside-a-registered-lease-beyond-the-pleadings-and-relief-sought-30895ca20d274c8fa72e034a4bf6d7c0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:40:32.054Z A court cannot set aside a registered lease beyond the pleadings and relief sought. https://lawlens.in/stories/back-wages-cannot-be-denied-after-reinstatement-without-specific-reasons-d8ffe00454b34848a4177c73e70f0fa6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:40:23.147Z Back wages cannot be denied after reinstatement without specific reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantial-questions-of-law-remain-unanswered-while-the-revenues-claims-are-pending-befor-9252d01ba40a4905abead34a74bf924c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:40:14.166Z Substantial questions of law remain unanswered while the Revenue’s claims are pending before the Supreme Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bachelors-income-must-be-reduced-by-50-for-personal-expenses-when-computing-dependency-c-596e596ef163444da1c24824baa58267/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:39:56.096Z A bachelor’s income must be reduced by 50% for personal expenses when computing dependency compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-under-bnss-section-528-after-complete-sett-26029841359643bc9807ca43560857b5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:37:39.729Z Matrimonial criminal proceedings may be quashed under BNSS Section 528 after complete settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-pay-verified-food-supply-dues-and-assess-documented-additional-claims-sub-25dc6d6892164b97952d798492170314/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:37:31.077Z Authorities must pay verified food-supply dues and assess documented additional claims, subject to fund availability. https://lawlens.in/stories/refunds-arising-from-share-capital-reduction-do-not-fall-within-section-125-2-h-s-iepf-tra-cfde0f3c3c19427faa4bce28bc6b486a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:37:30.459Z Refunds arising from share-capital reduction do not fall within Section 125(2)(h)’s IEPF transfer requirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claimants-acceptance-of-negotiated-compensation-warrants-a-further-lump-sum-enhancement-911301bbe45a4f79b3ca662b70ac6f96/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:37:27.567Z A claimant’s acceptance of negotiated compensation warrants a further lump-sum enhancement of the motor accident award. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-resolve-private-school-employment-disputes-lacking-a-public-law-e-4eb7662bf8284a8e95ee14936125cf7e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:37:27.222Z Writ jurisdiction cannot resolve private-school employment disputes lacking a public-law element. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-disputes-between-private-schools-and-employees-are-not-amenable-to-writ-jurisdicti-150351be7c0844c68ab41dd118a764b9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:36:35.581Z Service disputes between private schools and employees are not amenable to writ jurisdiction absent a public-law element. https://lawlens.in/stories/vacant-natham-land-falls-outside-directions-to-remove-encroachments-from-water-bodies-and-7f4e3d1e87704718b65471f53b239c41/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:36:32.386Z Vacant Natham land falls outside directions to remove encroachments from water bodies and temple lands. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-disputes-between-private-schools-and-employees-are-not-amenable-to-writ-jurisdicti-e5345d95bf3e462eb454fed883fc9c28/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:36:29.737Z Service disputes between private schools and employees are not amenable to writ jurisdiction. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-reconsider-long-serving-casual-employees-regularisation-claims-in-light-o-8c55d53031e5428d916e51ce51607f59/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:35:21.051Z Authorities must reconsider long-serving casual employees’ regularisation claims in light of recent Supreme Court precedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/legal-representatives-cannot-be-denied-motor-accident-compensation-solely-for-lack-of-fina-916c52bd6e2747e7a5820775c98035b5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:35:17.812Z Legal representatives cannot be denied motor accident compensation solely for lack of financial dependency. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-married-daughter-seeking-compassionate-engagement-must-establish-dependency-on-the-decea-9d0211dd82d04735a67a7c4df8a65d79/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:34:31.882Z A married daughter seeking compassionate engagement must establish dependency on the deceased employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-promotion-claims-in-accordance-with-eligibility-and-applicable-r-ffa6ef9ccf8f4f9b87620208f8a763c3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:34:04.152Z Authorities Must Consider Promotion Claims in Accordance With Eligibility and Applicable Rules https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-decide-posting-representation-by-speaking-order-while-applicant-remains-a-128469430f4947a3b0562a9ac14941ca/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:34:00.920Z Authorities Must Decide Posting Representation by Speaking Order While Applicant Remains at Current Station Pending Decision https://lawlens.in/stories/legal-heirship-alone-does-not-confer-compassionate-appointment-without-continuing-dependen-6d20e2e4b7264f2896c2b41752a3cc1f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:33:58.060Z Legal heirship alone does not confer compassionate appointment without continuing dependency and financial distress. https://lawlens.in/stories/committee-cleared-regularization-claims-of-daily-rated-workers-must-be-decided-by-reasoned-0a700a99b47e401db55da66d8ff13f4a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:33:53.756Z Committee-cleared regularization claims of daily-rated workers must be decided by reasoned orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-authorities-must-decide-notional-pay-representation-by-a-reasoned-order-c61aeaa827b94eafa2d7cee9e762b08f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:33:48.706Z Railway Authorities Must Decide Notional-Pay Representation by a Reasoned Order https://lawlens.in/stories/a-probationers-termination-founded-on-misconduct-allegations-is-punitive-and-requires-a-de-25c86fb086e5491fbdd3341beb80772c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:33:45.411Z A probationer’s termination founded on misconduct allegations is punitive and requires a departmental inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/departmental-proceedings-must-remain-stayed-until-the-employees-pending-appeal-is-decided-be7edc6e2a104db69b3d40da79615a90/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:30:23.827Z Departmental proceedings must remain stayed until the employee’s pending appeal is decided and the decision served. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-employee-must-not-be-relieved-until-the-transfer-representation-is-decided-after-a-per-4e92dbc953ce4f949fa2d4c61c677d69/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:30:05.857Z The employee must not be relieved until the transfer representation is decided after a personal hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/notification-158-95-exemption-requires-re-export-of-the-same-re-imported-goods-after-repai-808a13de1a4a4c9b88c8034537f6dec7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:29:41.211Z Notification 158/95 exemption requires re-export of the same re-imported goods after repair or reconditioning. https://lawlens.in/stories/gta-service-tax-cannot-be-demanded-from-the-transporter-when-eligible-recipients-have-disc-bb8fe72f3cfc4eca975eb4e4030f340e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:29:33.387Z GTA service tax cannot be demanded from the transporter when eligible recipients have discharged it under reverse charge. https://lawlens.in/stories/liquidated-damages-for-short-delivery-are-not-consideration-for-a-declared-service-under-s-be0b97bbc0184cd0b6d3861f1d0a913d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:28:06.559Z Liquidated damages for short delivery are not consideration for a declared service under Section 66E(e. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-tax-liability-for-the-period-is-determined-by-actual-receipts-not-accruals-84441b962d5f4e9ca496c6e3a0af3030/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:27:15.218Z Service tax liability for the period is determined by actual receipts, not accruals. https://lawlens.in/stories/cblr-suspension-cannot-continue-indefinitely-when-mandatory-regulatory-timelines-are-breac-f109317be72f455d9135336b02cb4687/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:27:12.526Z CBLR suspension cannot continue indefinitely when mandatory regulatory timelines are breached. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-should-not-be-reversed-when-the-trial-courts-view-is-plausible-fd49203071c644ac8131ba5034bec43a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:27:09.785Z An acquittal should not be reversed when the trial court’s view is plausible. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-composite-negligence-a-claimant-may-recover-full-compensation-from-any-one-tortfeasor-b92c1b4a0a3940b195bcd9d4a8dfc2a3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:27:06.924Z In composite negligence, a claimant may recover full compensation from any one tortfeasor. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-produce-the-policy-warrants-an-adverse-inference-against-an-insurer-disputing-c-b17e63de146a42859414fd9c663dd871/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:27:03.504Z Failure to produce the policy warrants an adverse inference against an insurer disputing coverage. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-boundary-or-encroachment-disputes-courts-must-appoint-a-local-commissioner-even-suo-mot-fa0c85bf8cdf4e6392237b748b6d97c7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:24:04.855Z In boundary or encroachment disputes, courts must appoint a local commissioner even suo motu. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceeding-ex-parte-does-not-by-itself-establish-knowledge-of-the-eventual-decree-for-limi-942dc9c1761e48aa838810e53d347931/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:24:00.813Z Proceeding ex parte does not, by itself, establish knowledge of the eventual decree for limitation. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-2018-accidents-a-skilled-masons-notional-income-is-12-500-per-month-under-the-kslsa-ch-935f4217a5124b029ec59b1d52085bfc/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:24:00.622Z For 2018 accidents, a skilled mason’s notional income is ₹12,500 per month under the KSLSA chart. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-in-sc-st-atrocities-case-after-considering-injuries-and-investigative-needs-ba6c98975acf4bd29c1233fc0564d0fd/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:23:58.309Z Bail Granted in SC/ST Atrocities Case After Considering Injuries and Investigative Needs https://lawlens.in/stories/the-appeal-was-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-following-the-appellants-conscious-decision-41aebb063b644202a73fd3e6553fcfb8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:23:56.771Z The appeal was disposed of as withdrawn following the appellant’s conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-compliant-convict-merits-30-days-parole-to-care-for-his-terminally-ill-mother-c6e0603c1d8445ca84ace3bf3fd6da93/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:23:53.114Z A compliant convict merits 30 days’ parole to care for his terminally ill mother. https://lawlens.in/stories/reviving-a-discharge-order-after-26-years-was-contrary-to-the-interests-of-justice-226d2a18392f491b87563e406bfcfec2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:19:58.010Z Reviving a discharge order after 26 years was contrary to the interests of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-be-initiated-without-reasoned-consideration-of-the-assessees-response-6dabed296f3b4e2c8b820a52c37d6e34/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:19:47.802Z Reassessment cannot be initiated without reasoned consideration of the assessee’s response and supporting documents. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-review-cannot-reopen-a-judgment-to-introduce-evidence-never-pleaded-or-led-c5eab30bbf1242c7b4decdc0fd53c303/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:19:36.779Z A review cannot reopen a judgment to introduce evidence never pleaded or led. https://lawlens.in/stories/prolonged-separation-and-marital-alienation-cumulatively-established-cruelty-under-section-5a1da959b71b4f6d889fab1d666c5016/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:19:19.925Z Prolonged separation and marital alienation, cumulatively, established cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia). https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-quashes-case-against-constable-in-alleged-fake-rbi-currency-extortion-be99eb6bb97746f8aba6738c12dacb64/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:19:12.385Z Karnataka High Court quashes case against constable in alleged fake-RBI currency extortion scheme, finding no evidence linking him to the offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-preserve-a-disputed-partnership-firms-operations-pending-section-9-proceedings-177a20251fe7463f87a63ab93c01f948/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:19:10.539Z A court may preserve a disputed partnership firm’s operations pending Section 9 proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-left-unposted-by-state-inaction-are-entitled-to-salary-and-consequential-pay-rev-1af18f8ca2c24d73b6b1fe747b0decbd/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:18:59.306Z Employees left unposted by State inaction are entitled to salary and consequential pay revision. https://lawlens.in/stories/at-the-referral-stage-clause-overlap-and-non-signatory-disputes-belong-to-the-arbitrator-6ab4cbae5d7e4b8e943adbe07fc7182b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:18:36.530Z At the referral stage, clause overlap and non-signatory disputes belong to the arbitrator. https://lawlens.in/stories/motorcyclist-held-10-contributorily-negligent-for-entering-a-highway-junction-without-due-2646e8f9a8334e97ad7e67617bf90b09/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:17:30.321Z Motorcyclist held 10% contributorily negligent for entering a highway junction without due care. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-directs-statewide-compliance-after-excise-seized-vehicle-remained-at-0ef696ac9ba84f99b645581536375c05/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:16:16.291Z Karnataka High Court directs statewide compliance after excise-seized vehicle remained at police station for nearly three years https://lawlens.in/stories/an-fir-following-an-ncr-for-the-same-incident-requires-magistrates-permission-3a30e8b8ce504d65b1081be803bdc01d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:16:11.235Z An FIR following an NCR for the same incident requires Magistrate’s permission. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-2011-motor-accident-claims-notional-monthly-income-is-6-500-absent-proof-of-earnings-d57bc14956884c08a992844fe48c20ef/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:16:08.459Z For 2011 motor accident claims, notional monthly income is ₹6,500 absent proof of earnings. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-transfer-approvals-support-refusal-of-interim-stay-leaving-guideline-complianc-46c59c90835547aa9ba3475b6df1f95a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:16:05.669Z Prima facie transfer approvals support refusal of interim stay, leaving guideline compliance for merits. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-court-may-dissolve-a-marriage-by-mutual-consent-under-section-13b-during-appe-24b82edaa0b7443c8ec8e6c0c8c62e51/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:16:03.247Z An appellate court may dissolve a marriage by mutual consent under Section 13B during appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-for-acquired-land-must-reflect-prevailing-market-value-under-the-2013-act-6981d836be4c4e9ea6c7381dcefb365d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:15:02.328Z Compensation for acquired land must reflect prevailing market value under the 2013 Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/ongoing-lawful-asset-realization-efforts-by-the-official-liquidator-negate-wilful-disobedi-2e2d5f2474e44834872b5dc52f1520ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:14:38.829Z Ongoing lawful asset-realization efforts by the Official Liquidator negate wilful disobedience. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-accounts-must-be-defrozen-while-preserving-the-amount-allegedly-traceable-to-the-comp-8be16db8cabf40629b56460aa27e59bb/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:14:31.186Z Bank accounts must be defrozen while preserving the amount allegedly traceable to the complainant. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-remains-liable-where-the-charge-sheeted-rider-pleaded-guilty-and-medical-evidence-36616b0a14514370ac4f42f38116ae9b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:14:10.983Z Insurer remains liable where the charge-sheeted rider pleaded guilty and medical evidence supported accident causation. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-against-in-laws-quashed-where-complaint-disclosed-no-ingredients-of-the-alleged-offenc-b598270a06974ded85701ae66d34f9f0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:13:46.937Z FIR against in-laws quashed where complaint disclosed no ingredients of the alleged offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-first-appeal-may-be-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-upon-the-appellants-conscious-decision-76ff7c3663fc4798857b7b69204ea193/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:12:38.678Z A first appeal may be disposed of as withdrawn upon the appellant’s conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/institutions-directly-affected-by-the-relief-are-necessary-and-proper-parties-to-the-proce-34a6a68c8feb4be18333d9fd367fe20d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:12:29.721Z Institutions directly affected by the relief are necessary and proper parties to the proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-kiad-acquisition-proposal-lapsed-after-25-years-without-a-final-notification-7cc699790d9f4e78a053d4a05d0bfdce/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:12:00.677Z A KIAD acquisition proposal lapsed after 25 years without a final notification. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-satisfy-third-party-claims-despite-permit-breach-with-recovery-rights-against-5b42c21e05004fbf83f1519fa7331980/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:11:37.404Z Insurer must satisfy third-party claims despite permit breach, with recovery rights against the insured. https://lawlens.in/stories/bda-must-consider-site-owner-allotment-applications-before-taking-action-against-acquired-d284b7bed6fb41568fd5264ad7e374d7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:11:14.520Z BDA must consider site-owner allotment applications before taking action against acquired sites. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-appeal-was-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-after-the-appellants-conscious-decision-d2666af3897049d7a22a1badc7bca653/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:10:31.316Z The appeal was disposed of as withdrawn after the appellants’ conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-evidence-failed-to-prove-caste-based-insult-in-public-view-2ec10c8b56b84c65bb6c157cd2fe8f63/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:10:12.185Z Acquittal upheld where evidence failed to prove caste-based insult in public view. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-appeal-was-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-following-the-appellants-conscious-decision-37370968d2074f938fd8d25e4d488741/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:10:01.721Z The appeal was disposed of as withdrawn following the appellant’s conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-insurer-must-prove-licence-violations-an-unverified-rto-endorsement-alone-is-insufficie-049747ee58d14d57b84a7c654b897da1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:09:56.297Z An insurer must prove licence violations; an unverified RTO endorsement alone is insufficient. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-temporary-injunction-requires-prima-facie-identification-of-the-disputed-property-f7c8530a6aac44a9b79028135af00f9c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:09:55.240Z A temporary injunction requires prima facie identification of the disputed property. https://lawlens.in/stories/customs-confiscation-must-be-confined-to-goods-proved-imported-absent-evidence-of-mixing-cc0e0577ef024a439ddf9beedf440fb6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:09:28.909Z Customs confiscation must be confined to goods proved imported absent evidence of mixing. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-is-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-upon-the-appellants-conscious-decision-3c64dbb5f2924c9694e293de9471783e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:09:12.630Z Appeal is disposed of as withdrawn upon the appellant’s conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-appeal-was-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-after-the-appellant-confirmed-a-conscious-decision-1af3978132f846b98e65a1eeb27d054d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:08:10.999Z The appeal was disposed of as withdrawn after the appellant confirmed a conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-is-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-following-the-appellants-conscious-decision-32e1ad87ff7344a09b5b497db44fcdf4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:06:59.968Z Appeal is disposed of as withdrawn following the appellant’s conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-appeal-was-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-after-the-appellant-confirmed-a-conscious-decision-cdcdf5c3545241e983320ab7b7706389/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:06:46.945Z The appeal was disposed of as withdrawn after the appellant confirmed a conscious decision to withdraw. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-appeal-is-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-following-the-appellants-conscious-decision-6cc1330089ea44d4b83c9d8dfb02ac9f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:06:46.570Z The appeal is disposed of as withdrawn following the appellant’s conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeal-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-upon-the-appellants-conscious-decision-0789d7eee1614f99af1d4b68d7aded75/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:06:18.490Z Appeal disposed of as withdrawn upon the appellant’s conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-appeal-is-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-following-the-appellants-conscious-decision-b4d6bb6abe12486f8d6845caeb062c31/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:06:15.508Z The Appeal Is Disposed of as Withdrawn Following the Appellant’s Conscious Decision https://lawlens.in/stories/high-speed-alone-does-not-establish-rash-and-negligent-driving-48e16e97439241628fcd911f6f9d3a14/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:05:54.362Z High speed alone does not establish rash and negligent driving. https://lawlens.in/stories/caste-based-insult-conviction-requires-proof-of-intentional-humiliation-in-a-place-within-19ddd9504297450498482e2c9fd54fd0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:05:51.834Z Caste-based insult conviction requires proof of intentional humiliation in a place within public view. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-disposes-of-appeal-as-withdrawn-upon-appellants-conscious-decision-628908a971e847d3a254682670c2795d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:05:51.746Z Court disposes of appeal as withdrawn upon appellant’s conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-hc-says-cheating-and-criminal-breach-of-trust-charges-can-coexist-where-allegati-6c8a60da05ba4db9a66a06bddc6c399f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:03:20.067Z Karnataka HC says cheating and criminal breach of trust charges can coexist where allegations show both inducement and misappropriation of money https://lawlens.in/stories/the-appeal-was-disposed-of-as-withdrawn-upon-the-appellants-conscious-decision-6592548777df4105ad4d1924a18a972c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:03:11.647Z The appeal was disposed of as withdrawn upon the appellant’s conscious decision. https://lawlens.in/stories/deliberate-defaults-and-unexplained-delay-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-for-condonati-c8ce484dd9da4ba2846ed896ce035fb5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:02:59.478Z Deliberate defaults and unexplained delay do not constitute sufficient cause for condonation. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-put-each-accuseds-material-incriminating-circumstances-under-section-313-causin-c69dce6db7f04e9ebecb5a1fdf565e22/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:02:56.459Z Failure to put each accused’s material incriminating circumstances under Section 313, causing prejudice, vitiates conviction. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-knowledge-of-a-prior-marriage-does-not-establish-relatives-conspiracy-to-commit-bigam-b74b9f28dbed47e48df4b42430c10e72/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:01:38.158Z Mere knowledge of a prior marriage does not establish relatives’ conspiracy to commit bigamy. https://lawlens.in/stories/dv-act-maintenance-and-compensation-awards-upheld-based-on-evidence-and-the-husbands-incom-f4190ceb998d458ebc5e2f2ea8faa793/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:01:34.744Z DV Act maintenance and compensation awards upheld based on evidence and the husband’s income. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-fatal-blow-during-a-sudden-fight-without-undue-advantage-attracts-section-304-part-ii-ip-c9f6fd1d1efe51318d2394775de4c694/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:01:30.840Z A fatal blow during a sudden fight without undue advantage attracts Section 304 Part II IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/unaccounted-excess-stock-may-be-confiscated-when-the-mill-operator-provides-no-adequate-su-bdf2b514a51846e5b5c0128f7be23990/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:01:22.589Z Unaccounted excess stock may be confiscated when the mill operator provides no adequate supporting records. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-single-lathi-blow-in-a-sudden-fight-without-intent-to-kill-attracts-section-304-part-ii-0b8a334ad7bb4b9eb1a929f10b4896aa/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:01:19.092Z A single lathi blow in a sudden fight without intent to kill attracts Section 304 Part II, not Section 302. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-is-warranted-where-the-charge-sheet-is-filed-and-the-accused-has-no-prior-cri-488fa017cc374c5b937689830421202c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T12:01:15.656Z Regular bail is warranted where the charge-sheet is filed and the accused has no prior criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/supreme-court-directs-centre-to-review-safeguards-against-unethical-pharmaceutical-marketi-4f80f5b3e0d2472885ee9c98b0a9f7e5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:55:09.614Z Supreme Court directs Centre to review safeguards against unethical pharmaceutical marketing within two months https://lawlens.in/stories/pre-absorption-contract-labour-service-does-not-count-as-qualifying-service-for-pension-2f10cddc40824f8b83f1553a057c0bc0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:41:50.100Z Pre-absorption contract labour service does not count as qualifying service for pension. https://lawlens.in/stories/patta-claims-must-be-decided-after-hearing-the-petitioner-and-all-legal-heirs-571bb0634a6b4d2cbbb4d3c9a9126cc8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:41:47.032Z Patta claims must be decided after hearing the petitioner and all legal heirs. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-criminal-acquittal-does-not-bar-disciplinary-punishment-based-on-a-preponderance-of-prob-5e05c247a10645bab32456328459eb70/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:41:44.030Z A criminal acquittal does not bar disciplinary punishment based on a preponderance of probabilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-of-woman-in-ndps-case-quashed-over-unexplained-delay-kerala-high-cour-9ac155fe6fac4235b9805d78f4d67e97/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:41:41.430Z Preventive detention of woman in NDPS case quashed over unexplained delay; Kerala High Court orders her release https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-breach-of-trust-requires-proof-of-both-entrustment-and-dishonest-misappropriation-e889b5f6c8eb4f31b858106eb5df880f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:39:09.342Z Criminal breach of trust requires proof of both entrustment and dishonest misappropriation. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-state-may-amend-promotion-quotas-for-administrative-exigencies-absent-arbitrariness-3aa92322f26f48bab66fb48d831b23d3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:35:27.332Z The State may amend promotion quotas for administrative exigencies absent arbitrariness. https://lawlens.in/stories/compensation-was-not-reduced-despite-disputed-dependency-deductions-and-consortium-where-a-c3a4e9febb8d4f04a2a192b0c26ba2a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:32:54.394Z Compensation was not reduced despite disputed dependency deductions and consortium where assessed income was low. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-consider-section-4-probation-for-eligible-offenders-and-give-reasons-when-decl-1675448155d043c5b5702b8d73b7e516/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:27:51.577Z Courts must consider Section 4 probation for eligible offenders and give reasons when declining it. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-substitutes-with-ten-years-temporary-service-qualify-for-pension-where-educational-c3047ddc00fe433c89b92440e3d346a2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:26:21.989Z Railway substitutes with ten years’ temporary service qualify for pension where educational qualifications are not prescribed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-closure-report-does-not-bar-cognizance-where-case-diary-materials-disclose-a-prima-facie-77be9ba1b738409e9f86c1d7402330d8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:25:11.441Z A closure report does not bar cognizance where case-diary materials disclose a prima facie case. https://lawlens.in/stories/payments-for-vehicle-transportation-services-attract-tds-under-section-194c-not-section-19-d75dd96c05174fe0a424689acea3aaa4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:24:39.469Z Payments for vehicle transportation services attract TDS under Section 194C, not Section 194-I. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-remand-limited-to-determining-shares-bars-reopening-affirmed-findings-or-introducing-evi-55e61fc7999a4b3ba5f0b93308f2dbd3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:24:36.396Z A remand limited to determining shares bars reopening affirmed findings or introducing evidence on them. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-inquiry-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-a-valid-arbitration-agreeme-3b8fe188eeff4bfe901cdd692638eaf2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:24:33.446Z Section 11 inquiry is confined to the prima facie existence of a valid arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-change-in-a-societys-management-does-not-excuse-delay-in-seeking-restoration-187eedff7b874f15b8dfc98a6fa2f9a7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:23:12.844Z A change in a society’s management does not excuse delay in seeking restoration. https://lawlens.in/stories/deposited-compensation-may-be-released-pending-revision-with-a-restitution-undertaking-req-cb260840729e4e4eb5fb694047c58817/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:22:39.775Z Deposited compensation may be released pending revision, with a restitution undertaking required for the balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-fir-quashed-under-bnss-after-amicable-settlement-and-complainants-consent-11929f3af77945ed803b707df5967806/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:22:35.408Z Matrimonial FIR quashed under BNSS after amicable settlement and complainant’s consent. https://lawlens.in/stories/fatal-accident-prosecutions-under-sections-279-304a-ipc-may-be-quashed-upon-settlement-2f04715cef1b40368c23737672e93297/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:22:02.156Z Fatal-accident prosecutions under Sections 279/304A IPC may be quashed upon settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claims-tribunal-need-initiate-forgery-proceedings-only-when-it-considers-them-expedient-deccaa2294814c608a00685b9e8b9c61/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:21:59.006Z A claims tribunal need initiate forgery proceedings only when it considers them expedient in the interests of justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-made-absolute-for-alleged-facilitators-who-breach-no-interim-cond-dda483a1686746e2af572429ab35606f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:21:56.358Z Anticipatory bail may be made absolute for alleged facilitators who breach no interim conditions. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-record-reasoned-findings-on-limitation-violates-order-xli-rule-31-cpc-d6414d92e8e344bda11409804ea4c0fc/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:21:12.855Z Failure to record reasoned findings on limitation violates Order XLI Rule 31 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/even-unlawful-occupants-may-claim-electricity-but-calcutta-high-court-makes-supply-conditi-f25f187e7b484d909ae326f412db7e61/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:21:09.763Z Even unlawful occupants may claim electricity, but Calcutta High Court makes supply conditional on building and fire-safety checks https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-in-challenging-disciplinary-orders-bars-relief-under-section-21-a67c562d96904de485d6d367d9be9d37/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:21:07.193Z Unexplained delay in challenging disciplinary orders bars relief under Section 21. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-must-individually-assess-criminal-antecedents-and-job-suitability-before-denying-ae543a4f65c14c2e9672ef59a35454d9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:21:04.537Z Employers must individually assess criminal antecedents and job suitability before denying appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-must-decide-workers-representation-by-reasoned-order-leaving-the-merits-open-c0cb4b5b766d4ea58ccde48083548fe1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:21:01.076Z Railway must decide workers’ representation by reasoned order, leaving the merits open. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-belated-representation-cannot-revive-a-time-barred-challenge-to-a-decades-old-appointmen-1cab27311d594047bc137d2b453b0b2f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:18:31.567Z A belated representation cannot revive a time-barred challenge to a decades-old appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-department-must-regularise-trca-for-covid-era-absence-under-applicable-service-rules-7f0c54615a18457f85fc7519b2e13923/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:18:04.828Z The department must regularise TRCA for COVID-era absence under applicable service rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-review-cannot-reopen-a-pension-ruling-absent-an-error-apparent-on-the-record-0525fae6b0864fc8a22ad3212bcef63b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:17:23.938Z A review cannot reopen a pension ruling absent an error apparent on the record. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-proceedings-cannot-be-extended-to-enforce-relief-for-original-applicants-who-are-c91b8d22e2ed488081400f8017e33039/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:17:20.558Z Contempt proceedings cannot be extended to enforce relief for original applicants who are not petitioners. https://lawlens.in/stories/seniority-cannot-run-from-an-appointment-date-preceding-mandatory-medical-fitness-certific-9deedd8b4b384721b40047266806fd8d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:17:17.519Z Seniority cannot run from an appointment date preceding mandatory medical fitness certification. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-engagement-without-sanctioned-posts-or-regular-recruitment-does-not-confer-a-r-c7c2a53c5c8a4ab7ae982c7ac01f3673/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:17:14.052Z Contractual engagement without sanctioned posts or regular recruitment does not confer a right to regularisation. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-123s-burden-shifts-only-after-an-evidence-based-reasonable-belief-that-seized-gold-bdc111da80f44f219ee2adecb5121583/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:14:49.599Z Section 123’s burden shifts only after an evidence-based reasonable belief that seized gold is smuggled. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-conduct-mandatory-pre-show-cause-consultation-vitiates-proceedings-where-the-re-28bfed6e3b1e44ff8269c9c3b712d7f6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:14:04.599Z Failure to conduct mandatory pre-show-cause consultation vitiates proceedings where the requirement applies. https://lawlens.in/stories/interest-cannot-be-levied-on-delayed-igst-payments-absent-specific-statutory-authority-4855f5ad2db9420fa84de9e36c96d491/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:13:40.129Z Interest cannot be levied on delayed IGST payments absent specific statutory authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-cheque-dishonour-convictions-cannot-be-disturbed-in-revision-absent-perversity-45fa688dc6ca4d64a0b4cb21a7f17379/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:13:37.487Z Concurrent cheque-dishonour convictions cannot be disturbed in revision absent perversity. https://lawlens.in/stories/loss-of-dependency-must-be-calculated-on-net-salary-after-excluding-arrears-and-overtime-93193a8ed7cc46759c1269de2012d8d2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:12:57.522Z Loss of dependency must be calculated on net salary after excluding arrears and overtime. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-charge-sheet-against-the-bus-driver-did-not-preclude-finding-contributory-negligence-fro-08d9ee4c09504ebea506a68fcf7ef047/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:12:54.888Z A charge sheet against the bus driver did not preclude finding contributory negligence from spot evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/conditional-leave-to-defend-may-require-security-where-the-defendants-bona-fides-are-doubt-99dc1cbed33f4bd6b0dce7b8ca1331ac/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:12:52.094Z Conditional leave to defend may require security where the defendant’s bona fides are doubtful. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-remains-liable-where-the-charge-sheeted-rider-pleaded-guilty-and-medical-evidence-7255f733f6044caf9d45c6af4ca10fc8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:11:50.111Z Insurer remains liable where the charge-sheeted rider pleaded guilty and medical evidence supported accident causation. https://lawlens.in/stories/regularization-and-inordinate-delay-preclude-resumption-under-the-ptcl-act-685d1dc62ac34df9a77526f27618b4aa/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:11:07.804Z Regularization and inordinate delay preclude resumption under the PTCL Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-under-order-xliii-rule-1-r-are-not-maintainable-before-the-high-court-583c2aa1479a4d99883dfb781c843b6c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:09:49.073Z Appeals under Order XLIII Rule 1(r) are not maintainable before the High Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/acquittal-upheld-where-material-contradictions-and-unexplained-darkness-raised-reasonable-07cfdf322202409192906e440bdc818b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:09:47.280Z Acquittal upheld where material contradictions and unexplained darkness raised reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-uses-skilled-worker-minimum-wage-to-calculate-compensation-for-toddle-f1539f7b760f4359a663fdecda503afe/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:09:45.853Z Karnataka High Court uses skilled-worker minimum wage to calculate compensation for toddler’s death, raising award to ₹17.69 lakh for parents https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-permit-consequential-partition-amendments-at-arguments-stage-to-resolve-the-exi-a46872751ea846e986d0d19227f8ab96/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:09:42.607Z Courts may permit consequential partition amendments at arguments stage to resolve the existing share dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-delayed-fir-does-not-negate-negligence-where-contemporaneous-records-corroborate-the-acc-61790097938b47cda5f43f83554be7ee/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:08:41.179Z A delayed FIR does not negate negligence where contemporaneous records corroborate the accident. https://lawlens.in/stories/appeals-against-civil-court-injunction-orders-belong-before-karnatakas-district-appellate-4ce84835785947fd84a5ac9eb5f3094b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:08:35.402Z Appeals against civil court injunction orders belong before Karnataka’s district appellate courts, not the High Court, which transferred the case under Section 19(1) of the Civil Courts Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/resumption-of-granted-land-after-a-25-year-delay-is-unsustainable-when-authorities-ignore-4580731206f34a15827c908b9288b4d9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:07:33.089Z Resumption of granted land after a 25-year delay is unsustainable when authorities ignore laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-19-1-places-the-appeal-before-the-competent-district-court-not-the-high-court-1b9823df3404421a9f80d0be2bfc7fa2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:07:30.195Z Section 19(1) places the appeal before the competent District Court, not the High Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-questions-of-heirship-cannot-be-adjudicated-in-writ-proceedings-09cc06abe26f42469ca87ea3de5f2a0f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:07:25.790Z Disputed questions of heirship cannot be adjudicated in writ proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-victims-appeal-against-inadequate-compensation-is-maintainable-under-the-proviso-to-sect-ec6716480c794c2d870f67b2b267a635/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:07:23.490Z A victim’s appeal against inadequate compensation is maintainable under the proviso to Section 372 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputed-rent-arrears-must-be-deposited-in-court-pending-final-arbitral-adjudication-e2341caebede4d1ba2aaf0b3fd503e5a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:05:43.866Z Disputed rent arrears must be deposited in court pending final arbitral adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-consider-delay-and-laches-before-ordering-resumption-under-the-ptcl-act-353acd91cd9249a294a54c90d295877d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:05:40.078Z Authorities must consider delay and laches before ordering resumption under the PTCL Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/conditional-leave-to-defend-may-require-security-where-the-court-doubts-the-defences-bona-4804561a273047559d32d23b52df6a7a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:05:06.853Z Conditional leave to defend may require security where the court doubts the defence’s bona fides. https://lawlens.in/stories/agreed-deposit-satisfies-the-conditional-stay-requirement-pending-adjudication-of-the-sect-2ed2ab571a04452cbb3c8e90da3eaad5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:05:06.397Z Agreed deposit satisfies the conditional stay requirement pending adjudication of the Section 34 petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/fir-quashed-against-accused-where-complaint-disclosed-no-role-or-allegations-attracting-th-cb84bfc681814e47862615d64b8dfd90/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:05:02.998Z FIR quashed against accused where complaint disclosed no role or allegations attracting the charged offences. https://lawlens.in/stories/accident-injuries-warrant-enhanced-compensation-for-pain-suffering-and-loss-of-amenities-4dbc63aa48bd46a6bbc4c06c6026bfe1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:05:02.705Z Accident injuries warrant enhanced compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities. https://lawlens.in/stories/ptcl-resumption-proceedings-initiated-after-14-years-are-unsustainable-for-delay-and-lache-4ec36166d24147dda773372a70d5aab2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:04:59.608Z PTCL resumption proceedings initiated after 14 years are unsustainable for delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-appeal-challenging-the-same-order-is-barred-once-an-earlier-appeal-attains-fi-d98da83ea8874f3ab5a6dcaffd5eb721/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:04:59.259Z A subsequent appeal challenging the same order is barred once an earlier appeal attains finality. https://lawlens.in/stories/preliminary-enquiry-not-mandatory-before-authorising-investigation-into-disproportionate-a-d8f5fb5c7880469b8c4a35dcf2082e8b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:04:57.309Z Preliminary enquiry not mandatory before authorising investigation into disproportionate-assets offence, Karnataka High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-temporary-injunction-requires-prima-facie-identification-of-the-disputed-property-6b613f7f50e3434d8c725502a04fc72c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:04:55.892Z A temporary injunction requires prima facie identification of the disputed property. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-appeal-against-an-order-already-adjudicated-is-barred-by-res-judicata-06f41f9af6604303bdebafb33f53341d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T11:02:19.147Z A subsequent appeal against an order already adjudicated is barred by res judicata. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-consider-cogent-documentary-evidence-when-deciding-temporary-injunction-applic-e7992594e7a142bc98a086f26cf3131d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:59:04.675Z Courts Must Consider Cogent Documentary Evidence When Deciding Temporary Injunction Applications https://lawlens.in/stories/comparative-hardship-must-be-specifically-pleaded-and-proved-to-deny-specific-performance-073d770e5bde40cfb0e8fe49391a7247/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:59:02.464Z Comparative hardship must be specifically pleaded and proved to deny specific performance. https://lawlens.in/stories/motorcyclist-held-10-contributorily-negligent-for-entering-a-highway-junction-without-due-3560f23f6316486e9ce5a39f1f833da7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:58:52.025Z Motorcyclist held 10% contributorily negligent for entering a highway junction without due care. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-legal-representatives-execution-liability-remains-undetermined-until-the-section-50-cpc-78dd1f2c427a44c5829097e08d56f135/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:58:41.267Z A legal representative’s execution liability remains undetermined until the Section 50 CPC inquiry concludes. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquisition-beneficiary-excluded-from-reference-proceedings-must-be-heard-before-compen-3eed153d4c2d4de7bebccb2cffd55e51/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:58:39.495Z An acquisition beneficiary excluded from reference proceedings must be heard before compensation is redetermined. https://lawlens.in/stories/land-resumption-orders-cannot-stand-when-authorities-ignore-a-28-year-delay-and-laches-010c92448f9046fd982dcfc2564402b8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:58:38.876Z Land resumption orders cannot stand when authorities ignore a 28-year delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/consortium-bars-separate-love-and-affection-damages-funeral-expenses-include-dead-body-tra-0077f2d01d184f4dbd69b6c8c54de30d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:58:36.132Z Consortium bars separate love-and-affection damages; funeral expenses include dead-body transportation. https://lawlens.in/stories/institutions-directly-affected-by-the-relief-are-necessary-and-proper-parties-to-the-proce-91a59f95f5434b50af7615fcc15bfd4a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:58:30.748Z Institutions directly affected by the relief are necessary and proper parties to the proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/ptcl-resumption-proceedings-initiated-after-47-years-are-barred-by-inordinate-delay-and-la-dc362f466c7b4375a8f55606205a31a4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:58:29.377Z PTCL resumption proceedings initiated after 47 years are barred by inordinate delay and laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-status-quo-order-continued-until-disposal-of-the-pending-suit-9be1d5fff8024fb2a55ba9c728da63e4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:58:27.787Z Interim status quo order continued until disposal of the pending suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/credible-injured-witness-testimony-sustains-conviction-sentence-reduced-for-four-decade-de-a4f5cf5d84935d3497aa535fec1a99dc/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:41:44.457Z Credible Injured-Witness Testimony Sustains Conviction; Sentence Reduced for Four-Decade Delay https://lawlens.in/stories/meira-kumar-entitled-to-compensation-under-2013-law-for-land-acquired-for-patna-drain-in-1-222cf3ae5fd0475e8e869e9ab73abdfe/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:41:35.204Z Meira Kumar entitled to compensation under 2013 law for land acquired for Patna drain in 1976, Patna HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/past-settlement-of-government-property-creates-no-perpetual-or-vested-right-to-its-future-43c99c2a83dd42109ac98b7c10bc0426/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:41:17.238Z Past settlement of government property creates no perpetual or vested right to its future settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-pending-section-17-challenge-does-not-bar-possession-delivery-to-a-registered-sarfaesi-a-c1031418ada54be89675d997d2848622/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:41:12.187Z A pending Section 17 challenge does not bar possession delivery to a registered SARFAESI auction purchaser. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-substantive-subsidiary-subject-satisfies-eligibility-absent-an-express-main-subject-requ-65948e21b7ce4d60beef3ca052bf3153/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:32:31.539Z A substantive subsidiary subject satisfies eligibility absent an express main-subject requirement in the governing rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-service-and-prior-irregular-regularizations-do-not-entitle-untrained-teachers-to-abso-f8d12d666b1f44f1ac9c48d42fa48bc1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:32:23.693Z Long service and prior irregular regularizations do not entitle untrained teachers to absorption or pay parity. https://lawlens.in/stories/mere-application-creates-no-appointment-right-and-an-unchallenged-cancellation-order-canno-11b7474d8f0d40e3adca14b73df25e90/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:32:18.671Z Mere application creates no appointment right, and an unchallenged cancellation order cannot be reviewed. https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-on-misconduct-grounds-requires-a-regular-departmental-inquiry-and-a-fair-heari-8ef371239a8648dcb08a01f9cd7a9271/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:32:15.346Z Termination on misconduct grounds requires a regular departmental inquiry and a fair hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-an-extraordinary-remedy-reserved-for-exceptional-cases-caf48592fc2f4bdb974c6c682a12ee43/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:31:24.068Z Anticipatory bail is an extraordinary remedy reserved for exceptional cases. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-306-ipc-requires-deliberate-proximate-instigation-absent-mens-rea-abetment-cannot-5bf99e0a086b44afa47a0e091648e62f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:26:40.792Z Section 306 IPC requires deliberate, proximate instigation; absent mens rea, abetment cannot be established. https://lawlens.in/stories/allahabad-high-court-refuses-withdrawal-after-forged-documents-filed-in-writ-dismisses-pet-587cebd312d554018c7df6b94ded2eff/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:26:38.329Z Allahabad High Court refuses withdrawal after forged documents filed in writ, dismisses petition with ₹25,000 costs https://lawlens.in/stories/a-suspension-order-recording-only-prima-facie-satisfaction-is-not-a-final-finding-of-misco-2702aa3668ec4dafb83df6eb1954b39b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:26:35.440Z A suspension order recording only prima facie satisfaction is not a final finding of misconduct. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-preliminary-partition-decree-declares-shares-but-does-not-confer-exclusive-possession-be-d8e79d988898499284cfe280902b0dc0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:26:33.475Z A preliminary partition decree declares shares but does not confer exclusive possession before the final decree. https://lawlens.in/stories/court-expects-welfare-authorities-to-respond-to-dvacs-letter-within-three-months-7348352efea24feca5b3f10f9c565856/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:26:30.902Z Court Expects Welfare Authorities to Respond to DVAC’s Letter Within Three Months https://lawlens.in/stories/court-records-repayment-undertaking-while-preserving-contempt-and-cheque-dishonour-remedie-a5a5333f70684e5e9798158411289677/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:25:34.353Z Court records repayment undertaking while preserving contempt and cheque-dishonour remedies for default. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-stale-wage-slip-alone-cannot-establish-income-notional-monthly-income-was-fixed-at-18-00-1734ad835857435988745d9db4a46645/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:22:32.809Z A stale wage slip alone cannot establish income; notional monthly income was fixed at ₹18,000. https://lawlens.in/stories/beneficiaries-under-a-pendente-lite-settlement-may-be-impleaded-in-a-partition-suit-withou-0d309ec646b74052ae27c48b0c6b1ac6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:22:31.785Z Beneficiaries under a pendente lite settlement may be impleaded in a partition suit without prejudicing existing defences. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsequent-encroachment-gives-rise-to-a-separate-suit-not-impleadment-in-the-pending-act-08d853913755433fab08f230627282a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:22:29.342Z A subsequent encroachment gives rise to a separate suit, not impleadment in the pending action. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurers-are-not-statutorily-liable-for-goods-vehicle-passengers-unless-they-accompany-goo-3811fc5cfef745b6b6a6e9a5bab205ec/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:22:29.290Z Insurers are not statutorily liable for goods-vehicle passengers unless they accompany goods as owner or agent. https://lawlens.in/stories/transposition-in-a-partition-suit-does-not-affect-the-parties-obligation-to-prove-their-re-a38b427d87284b4e8c436a390e3ae8ba/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:22:27.016Z Transposition in a partition suit does not affect the parties’ obligation to prove their respective rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-delay-is-sufficient-ground-to-reject-a-claim-for-compassionate-appointment-86da9395c1f24991b388b99e47c450b4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:22:26.826Z Long delay is sufficient ground to reject a claim for compassionate appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-property-should-be-promptly-released-to-its-undisputed-owner-subject-to-appropriate-0e6a4b4909a8439cac7740ee672730f7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:22:24.035Z Seized property should be promptly released to its undisputed owner subject to appropriate safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-cannot-claim-retrospective-permanency-after-leaving-their-regularization-date-un-dc0f9c7e9fe94fd98c316ed98a979228/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:22:23.770Z Employees cannot claim retrospective permanency after leaving their regularization date unchallenged. https://lawlens.in/stories/part-time-employees-cannot-claim-regularisation-based-solely-on-length-of-service-b92b998effa94ec08fee8ae5f41d1c01/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:22:20.978Z Part-time employees cannot claim regularisation based solely on length of service. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-directed-to-act-expeditiously-on-the-representation-concerning-speed-breaker-s-e496d9ec8c6b4d3da05d70cb09359979/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:22:17.748Z Authorities directed to act expeditiously on the representation concerning speed-breaker safety measures. https://lawlens.in/stories/age-below-53-on-the-application-date-cannot-bar-consideration-for-compassionate-appointmen-34d149cb41ab4686be1e0334523e8732/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:11:47.647Z Age below 53 on the application date cannot bar consideration for compassionate appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-trade-licence-does-not-confer-any-right-to-occupy-panchayat-land-dbed149f24934890a2f8a4632db5eb57/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:11:44.052Z A trade licence does not confer any right to occupy Panchayat land. https://lawlens.in/stories/cases-transferred-under-territorial-reorganisation-should-not-be-re-transferred-absent-com-ed3b2754981b43be8aa821d9a1aff580/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:11:40.829Z Cases transferred under territorial reorganisation should not be re-transferred absent compelling circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/conviction-under-sections-279-and-427-ipc-stands-sentence-is-reduced-to-the-period-already-7116b4cc5ff942789215fd4cf99a0268/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:04:47.728Z Conviction under Sections 279 and 427 IPC stands; sentence is reduced to the period already undergone. https://lawlens.in/stories/juvenile-bail-cannot-be-denied-on-mere-apprehension-absent-reasonable-grounds-under-sectio-8b4830c6ff234a3f8568edcee72d2e4b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:03:39.040Z Juvenile bail cannot be denied on mere apprehension absent reasonable grounds under Section 12. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-juveniles-bail-may-be-denied-only-on-section-12-grounds-supported-by-reasonable-material-721f6aead2f543c0a0795ca09a04bdab/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:03:36.147Z A juvenile’s bail may be denied only on Section 12 grounds supported by reasonable material. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-was-granted-to-alleged-jewellery-sale-facilitators-lacking-a-direct-role-in-extortion-7c6bcc616df54f8ab70db5312636d5fa/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:02:45.639Z Bail was granted to alleged jewellery-sale facilitators lacking a direct role in extortion. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-receive-revised-pay-only-from-the-date-it-is-extended-to-their-institution-bb3b402dc73943c3aceb0b0f36b9be41/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:02:41.370Z Employees receive revised pay only from the date it is extended to their institution. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-refused-where-eyewitnesses-implicate-the-accused-and-the-alleged-weapon-is-recovered-7769a5baa5244ff88a06f54ee8d02fce/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:02:38.827Z Bail refused where eyewitnesses implicate the accused and the alleged weapon is recovered. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-a-dna-match-does-not-justify-bail-when-other-evidence-prima-facie-links-the-acc-5a425660601f42e1b0c70628a67a30b2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T10:02:35.527Z Absence of a DNA match does not justify bail when other evidence prima facie links the accused to murder. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appointment-based-on-a-forged-marksheet-is-void-ab-initio-despite-lengthy-service-3e83869ac91743c8a00a9399d2f11857/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:51:27.998Z An appointment based on a forged marksheet is void ab initio, despite lengthy service. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-reporting-and-medical-evidence-cumulatively-creating-reasonable-doubt-warranted-ac-9a9c5198ca3d46df9da15f38b2cb3cd7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:49:49.184Z Delayed reporting and medical evidence, cumulatively creating reasonable doubt, warranted acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/genuine-settlement-may-justify-quashing-non-compoundable-proceedings-where-conviction-is-r-e20c5a081c58443f96e5771d09568639/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:49:33.212Z Genuine settlement may justify quashing non-compoundable proceedings where conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/lis-pendens-does-not-preclude-injunctions-restraining-alienation-to-prevent-multiplicity-o-0b0ddd8ad8fe4d888198a06b83a9f722/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:49:30.083Z Lis pendens does not preclude injunctions restraining alienation to prevent multiplicity of proceedings. https://lawlens.in/stories/valuation-and-court-fee-issues-are-preliminary-only-if-jurisdictional-and-potentially-disp-cc3733581ddc4b8a9bd0eb243db71988/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:48:58.113Z Valuation and court-fee issues are preliminary only if jurisdictional and potentially dispositive. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-penalty-imposed-after-disciplinary-proceedings-conclude-does-not-bar-voluntary-retiremen-f940c9f3bab74f29afd024b1cae7a688/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:48:43.550Z A penalty imposed after disciplinary proceedings conclude does not bar voluntary retirement unless it terminates service. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claimant-must-prove-joint-family-acquisition-family-status-alone-does-not-make-property-12ed7198c1f4457bba4cc8dc522fb94b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:47:47.779Z A claimant must prove joint-family acquisition; family status alone does not make property joint. https://lawlens.in/stories/contributory-negligence-cannot-be-imposed-on-injured-passengers-without-supporting-evidenc-83cb95c0fec74f40a4d3cb744e4e5da8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:47:41.143Z Contributory negligence cannot be imposed on injured passengers without supporting evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-probable-defence-supported-by-contemporaneous-evidence-rebuts-sections-118-and-139-presu-f7d442c3dd394fa9a86048506e7229f1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:47:05.520Z A probable defence supported by contemporaneous evidence rebuts Sections 118 and 139 presumptions. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-pending-eyewitness-testimony-in-a-case-involving-alleged-murder-546dc179a10d479a9cafe15a39ec39e0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:46:14.999Z Bail denied pending eyewitness testimony in a case involving alleged murder. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-where-medical-and-forensic-findings-did-not-support-0d17248662bb40059b1d6fb2ff1cbac5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:45:54.195Z Bail Granted After Charge-Sheet Filing Where Medical and Forensic Findings Did Not Support Penetrative Assault https://lawlens.in/stories/parents-are-entitled-to-anticipatory-bail-where-allegations-show-only-that-they-provided-s-7bc320ab8e1041cf99c5cb81749dba60/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:45:36.317Z Parents are entitled to anticipatory bail where allegations show only that they provided shelter. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-the-victims-statement-did-not-implicate-the-accused-and-medical-corrobo-b5fb8b498c934e1398e5708c9e052b0d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:45:20.091Z Bail granted where the victim’s statement did not implicate the accused and medical corroboration was absent. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-parole-extension-request-cannot-be-rejected-without-reasons-879cd105ce3b410c8080e70a38f65db0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:44:56.579Z A parole-extension request cannot be rejected without reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-five-year-delay-in-challenging-a-labour-court-award-warrants-dismissal-for-laches-8937f972b7de4dada988183bf2ca08e8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:44:34.922Z A five-year delay in challenging a Labour Court award warrants dismissal for laches. https://lawlens.in/stories/belated-evidence-production-may-be-refused-when-its-source-custody-and-authenticity-remain-7f44ca5b68b84c23822530ace88409e6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:43:28.532Z Belated evidence production may be refused when its source, custody, and authenticity remain unexplained. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-proceedings-may-be-quashed-where-an-amicable-settlement-makes-conviction-8d67f23626fd4edda43c32c5f86ee4cf/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:42:01.785Z Non-compoundable proceedings may be quashed where an amicable settlement makes conviction remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/prima-facie-eyewitness-evidence-of-specific-roles-justified-denying-bail-in-the-murder-cas-dd910ce67b77447296b610bc7048c93e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:41:57.376Z Prima facie eyewitness evidence of specific roles justified denying bail in the murder case. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-is-warranted-where-parents-face-no-prima-facie-rape-material-and-only-pe-a541bd877f0746018541223025969404/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:41:57.368Z Anticipatory bail is warranted where parents face no prima facie rape material and only peripheral allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-may-be-granted-on-parity-where-a-co-accused-has-already-been-enlarged-on-bail-b98568a639d6416eae4e845704465266/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:41:16.772Z Bail may be granted on parity where a co-accused has already been enlarged on bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-may-be-granted-where-counterfeit-goods-are-seized-and-custodial-interrog-2c2fabf55cf244439b89e31fd18c18e9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:40:59.066Z Anticipatory bail may be granted where counterfeit goods are seized and custodial interrogation is unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-proceedings-arising-from-a-private-dispute-may-be-quashed-when-settlement-cc6413dbbf094b3dab97ce05491faa66/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:40:48.842Z Non-compoundable proceedings arising from a private dispute may be quashed when settlement makes conviction remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/industrial-water-entitlement-during-scarcity-requires-reasoned-determination-after-hearing-5592c6342b2f4adab53f6ae5cab8cf35/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:40:20.667Z Industrial water entitlement during scarcity requires reasoned determination after hearing the consumer. https://lawlens.in/stories/interim-maintenance-of-6-000-per-month-was-reasonable-pending-final-adjudication-dfeb5a9265d4469ab322155d060cdd36/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:38:58.653Z Interim maintenance of ₹6,000 per month was reasonable pending final adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compoundable-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-settlement-of-a-personal-dispute-when-co-bcabce02c1bc427db69960514baef518/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:38:35.758Z Non-compoundable proceedings may be quashed after settlement of a personal dispute when conviction is remote. https://lawlens.in/stories/selection-authorities-must-consider-objections-to-provisional-lists-in-accordance-with-pri-fc0ea89745394b319af9fa43744ca3b2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:38:12.771Z Selection authorities must consider objections to provisional lists in accordance with prior court directions. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-revenue-revision-order-made-without-a-reasonable-opportunity-of-hearing-violates-natural-6e8ff8776c0342e587f03a8971048cac/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:37:21.434Z A revenue revision order made without a reasonable opportunity of hearing violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-lets-landowners-seek-damages-after-acquisition-proceedings-lapsed-fol-f88a43a70f244e47946e6de46a68a600/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:36:09.442Z Karnataka High Court lets landowners seek damages after acquisition proceedings lapsed following an eight-year wait https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-pass-an-award-within-the-statutory-period-lapses-acquisition-owners-may-seek-da-9b3fe05114a74267aec9b80c766b7cd3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:35:15.562Z Failure to pass an award within the statutory period lapses acquisition; owners may seek damages under Section 93(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/landowners-may-recover-equitable-damages-for-pre-notification-deprivation-of-beneficial-en-ba0908cc1bf54739a05003a5b36b4131/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:35:07.859Z Landowners may recover equitable damages for pre-notification deprivation of beneficial enjoyment caused by reservoir submergence. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquisition-lapse-before-possession-does-not-bar-a-landowners-claim-for-damages-under-s-a7a8b115b004462dbf11bc3383967617/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:34:50.094Z An acquisition lapse before possession does not bar a landowner’s claim for damages under Section 93(2). https://lawlens.in/stories/lapse-of-acquisition-for-failure-to-award-does-not-bar-landowners-section-93-2-damages-cla-6cf8ae2a48cc409c9eaa581b1842bb92/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:34:46.628Z Lapse of acquisition for failure to award does not bar landowners’ Section 93(2) damages claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-remand-must-leave-the-reference-court-free-to-decide-the-reference-in-accordance-with-la-182c85eef40a438a9c6d64b78de02bfd/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:34:44.454Z A remand must leave the Reference Court free to decide the reference in accordance with law. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-93-2-damages-may-be-claimed-when-acquisition-lapses-before-possession-is-taken-32fcbb04b85142e3822b6d59bdb05df7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:34:37.526Z Section 93(2) damages may be claimed when acquisition lapses before possession is taken. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-2017-accidents-unproved-income-should-be-assessed-at-10-250-monthly-under-karnataka-le-f74d7da43f38454faff742fd929e5bd0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:34:36.236Z For 2017 accidents, unproved income should be assessed at ₹10,250 monthly under Karnataka Legal Services Authority guidelines. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-order-xxi-objector-is-not-entitled-to-further-opportunity-without-diligence-in-prosecut-92f24363afd74cc08165283687c99f7b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:34:29.757Z An Order XXI objector is not entitled to further opportunity without diligence in prosecuting the claim. https://lawlens.in/stories/cancellation-of-trade-union-registration-requires-a-reasoned-order-addressing-material-mem-9e2a73fb7b2442858d85b1b7ccb76ecc/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:31:56.616Z Cancellation of trade union registration requires a reasoned order addressing material membership objections. https://lawlens.in/stories/reaffirmed-compensation-after-remand-permits-disbursement-of-the-balance-already-deposited-8aed876ee2cf416b8aa20d5a380fec7a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:31:36.943Z Reaffirmed compensation after remand permits disbursement of the balance already deposited. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-23-permits-cancellation-only-when-an-express-basic-amenities-condition-is-breached-34117c40980b431c9eaefa5239d439d5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:31:31.481Z Section 23 permits cancellation only when an express basic-amenities condition is breached. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-gpf-withdrawals-initiated-more-than-six-months-after-retirement-is-unsu-a926085eefe649aa9062fc23a600d2e6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:31:24.901Z Recovery of excess GPF withdrawals initiated more than six months after retirement is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/informed-acceptance-of-the-premises-negates-the-deception-required-for-section-418-ipc-708a5e6a240d4cc794b3a677a0417823/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:26:50.073Z Informed acceptance of the premises negates the deception required for Section 418 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-appeal-delay-condoned-upon-sufficient-explanation-and-substantial-merits-subject-to-co-6e9a388bb3504fd5948e15c3c9412aa1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:24:25.395Z GST appeal delay condoned upon sufficient explanation and substantial merits, subject to costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-in-gst-appeal-condoned-on-sufficient-cause-subject-to-costs-750f0ab64881410c956fc87c90770862/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:24:21.701Z Delay in GST Appeal Condoned on Sufficient Cause, Subject to Costs https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prior-municipal-inspection-and-demolition-order-obviate-a-further-joint-inspection-to-id-b7749431562445b5bb88677a12639370/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:11:28.461Z A prior municipal inspection and demolition order obviate a further joint inspection to identify illegal construction. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-firs-lacking-particularised-allegations-disclosing-statutory-ingredients-may-b-c20f88d4cee45fb799181aad0878ba9f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:01:34.578Z Matrimonial FIRs lacking particularised allegations disclosing statutory ingredients may be quashed as an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-coal-acquisitions-authorities-notified-under-the-1957-act-determine-compensation-and-r-09021e54d9d5426dadb57dcfdfcdc93d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:01:31.737Z For coal acquisitions, authorities notified under the 1957 Act determine compensation and rehabilitation benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/officers-not-posted-during-the-rti-response-period-cannot-be-penalized-for-delayed-disclos-1dfd17d42215424ba775ea37c7b7aa7a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:01:18.824Z Officers not posted during the RTI response period cannot be penalized for delayed disclosure. https://lawlens.in/stories/tainted-currency-recovery-alone-cannot-sustain-conviction-without-proof-of-demand-or-knowi-2c0b49c0a7374ca88b9801284750131e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T09:01:14.424Z Tainted-currency recovery alone cannot sustain conviction without proof of demand or knowing acceptance. https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-high-court-makes-permanent-its-order-against-ai-deepfakes-falsely-using-dr-devi-shet-ccfd41c548554a7782e55ff67dd880a0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:56:02.575Z Delhi High Court makes permanent its order against AI deepfakes falsely using Dr Devi Shetty to promote medicines and medical advice https://lawlens.in/stories/desertion-supports-divorce-only-after-two-continuous-years-immediately-preceding-the-petit-677498e220764333869a4e3cdad0c2cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:44:36.498Z Desertion supports divorce only after two continuous years immediately preceding the petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-juveniles-bail-may-be-denied-only-on-section-12s-specified-evidence-based-grounds-bea09b8550eb454b8cba231aee05bd2c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:42:50.488Z A juvenile’s bail may be denied only on Section 12’s specified, evidence-based grounds. https://lawlens.in/stories/no-further-writ-adjudication-remained-after-the-authority-disposed-of-the-petitioners-repr-0bb5d9c663d04860b5b74f6753cccb79/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:42:48.159Z No further writ adjudication remained after the authority disposed of the petitioner’s representation. https://lawlens.in/stories/mandamus-cannot-issue-absent-a-specific-demand-and-refusal-to-perform-the-duty-025fd155203548979705e565b7dc0a10/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:42:44.640Z Mandamus cannot issue absent a specific demand and refusal to perform the duty. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-submit-the-prescribed-affidavit-format-justifies-rejection-of-a-tenderers-techn-8c5d85a5fe5a4894a54271e91e9d82f9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:42:41.910Z Failure to submit the prescribed affidavit format justifies rejection of a tenderer’s technical bid. https://lawlens.in/stories/two-pre-acp-promotions-and-retirement-before-macp-implementation-bar-eligibility-for-acp-m-93c52c4f5dd54ed68e9616159cf9e936/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:42:39.118Z Two pre-ACP promotions and retirement before MACP implementation bar eligibility for ACP/MACP benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/teachers-directly-recruited-from-aided-schools-to-government-posts-cannot-claim-pay-protec-c1ec37c17f0547f49f39c42f84e0d5fa/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:42:35.461Z Teachers directly recruited from aided schools to government posts cannot claim pay protection, Madras High Court rules after resolving conflicting judgments https://lawlens.in/stories/temple-must-tie-the-mavilai-while-both-factions-may-conduct-horse-processions-c8839710b8b24a99b24af196cd601740/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:42:32.443Z Temple Must Tie the Mavilai, While Both Factions May Conduct Horse Processions. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-173-8-crpc-empowers-police-to-conduct-further-investigation-and-submit-a-supplemen-7bde33717b8547da84299a97f5f14de1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:41:21.415Z Section 173(8) CrPC empowers police to conduct further investigation and submit a supplementary report. https://lawlens.in/stories/tender-authorities-cannot-blacklist-bidders-without-prior-show-cause-notice-and-a-reasonab-81f615cab92341e7aff1603d408e7c7a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:41:20.941Z Tender authorities cannot blacklist bidders without prior show-cause notice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard. https://lawlens.in/stories/evidence-supported-assessment-of-a-deceaseds-income-warrants-no-appellate-interference-abs-9c3eba6dc1ed4c4b96516bf6e2997f1e/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:41:18.430Z Evidence-supported assessment of a deceased’s income warrants no appellate interference absent contrary evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/substantive-sentences-reduced-to-the-period-already-undergone-considering-prolonged-incarc-a8975ba82e8e4239b9a5fc72a6fb1462/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:33:16.841Z Substantive sentences reduced to the period already undergone, considering prolonged incarceration and mitigating circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-heinous-personal-criminal-proceedings-after-compromise-where-con-dfe794d7eac34aa0983a29fb11343689/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:33:01.308Z High Courts may quash non-heinous, personal criminal proceedings after compromise where conviction is unlikely. https://lawlens.in/stories/available-statutory-appeal-warrants-relegating-the-petitioner-to-the-sdo-who-must-hear-bot-bb67cf46d52142e79e4a31e62bb095b3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:32:27.154Z Available statutory appeal warrants relegating the petitioner to the SDO, who must hear both parties before deciding. https://lawlens.in/stories/paramedical-council-must-register-petitioners-with-university-awarded-degrees-and-issue-pr-a4b30077e1b04ca4a084422093865f52/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:32:26.364Z Paramedical Council Must Register Petitioners with University-Awarded Degrees and Issue Practice Certificates. https://lawlens.in/stories/tahsildar-must-act-on-section-14-possession-orders-within-45-days-absent-stay-or-other-imp-5499816c2f9248029df247033914bbc9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:32:18.131Z Tahsildar Must Act on Section 14 Possession Orders Within 45 Days, Absent Stay or Other Impediment. https://lawlens.in/stories/delay-alone-cannot-interdict-investigation-of-offences-punishable-by-more-than-three-years-3e1897e1e19b4f6e90c5475df79ea221/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:31:58.632Z Delay alone cannot interdict investigation of offences punishable by more than three years. https://lawlens.in/stories/contract-manufacture-of-alcoholic-liquor-for-another-became-taxable-from-1-june-2015-f7f839bfcdc44fc6a86f89d7b0c029e0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:28:58.472Z Contract manufacture of alcoholic liquor for another became taxable from 1 June 2015. https://lawlens.in/stories/sufficient-closing-cenvat-credit-may-be-adjusted-against-service-tax-demand-extinguishing-d72248faccff4c01920f01806abee70a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:28:48.652Z Sufficient closing CENVAT credit may be adjusted against service tax demand, extinguishing tax and interest liability. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-cooperative-society-with-an-unlawfully-selected-managing-committee-is-ineligible-for-apm-d08c74a457f842ad92884a252fe9b451/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:16:29.837Z A cooperative society with an unlawfully selected managing committee is ineligible for APMC voter-list inclusion. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-bank-guarantee-invocation-need-not-quantify-recoveries-if-the-notice-states-they-are-due-58eb3bc880cd4410ac156e4e859d32df/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:12:26.108Z A bank guarantee invocation need not quantify recoveries if the notice states they are due or likely due. https://lawlens.in/stories/deposited-compensation-may-be-released-pending-revision-with-a-restitution-undertaking-req-d8a763ab5c6a423292110579eb5a0767/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:11:43.073Z Deposited compensation may be released pending revision, with a restitution undertaking required for the balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-liquor-from-premises-under-an-accuseds-control-supports-prima-facie-prosecutio-60b7a09c90fd4217b0d4b5e2c055b915/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:11:13.272Z Recovery of liquor from premises under an accused’s control supports prima facie prosecution under Section 47. https://lawlens.in/stories/50-lakh-permanent-alimony-ordered-after-court-ordered-probe-finds-husbands-mortgaged-prope-20713cbafdf442d781ad4bf8e9174673/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:11:12.351Z ₹50 lakh permanent alimony ordered after court-ordered probe finds husband’s mortgaged property valued at ₹4 crore https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-income-evidence-a-deceaseds-income-must-be-assessed-using-gujarats-prevailing-minim-4e668ee4781746a4bc87bde36eb591ff/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:09:02.029Z Absent income evidence, a deceased’s income must be assessed using Gujarat’s prevailing minimum wages for skilled workers. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-liable-for-injuries-caused-by-thresher-attached-to-insured-tractor-gujarat-high-co-08330a7aeb1348ee8cc95b0b1eaab20a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:08:55.342Z Insurer liable for injuries caused by thresher attached to insured tractor, Gujarat High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/absent-income-evidence-courts-may-assess-motor-accident-disability-compensation-using-prev-93d7122edf284a1ba79e279f04ca9d39/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:08:49.953Z Absent income evidence, courts may assess motor-accident disability compensation using prevailing minimum wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/insurer-must-pay-gratuitous-passengers-in-goods-vehicles-before-recovering-from-the-owner-37e90a1ba7ae488eaa4bb478ad50946d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:08:41.372Z Insurer Must Pay Gratuitous Passengers in Goods Vehicles Before Recovering from the Owner https://lawlens.in/stories/by-joint-request-the-appellate-decree-was-set-aside-and-the-appeal-remanded-for-fresh-adju-1386ab814f464f6eba536217dbf2dc49/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:08:28.412Z By joint request, the appellate decree was set aside and the appeal remanded for fresh adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-11-courts-inquiry-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agr-46598a341e4d429d92fddfa4da01b5f9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:07:43.228Z A Section 11 Court’s inquiry is confined to the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-amendment-introducing-an-inconsistent-possession-plea-was-impermissible-after-commencem-d5ff1912147a43bea76ca5f8a9829440/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T08:01:35.609Z An amendment introducing an inconsistent possession plea was impermissible after commencement of trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-firs-may-be-quashed-where-parties-reconcile-and-fulfil-settlement-obligations-51410234c195436fa3f4446e3f27394f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:59:47.205Z Matrimonial FIRs may be quashed where parties reconcile and fulfil settlement obligations. https://lawlens.in/stories/madras-high-court-orders-probe-into-alleged-sale-of-over-200-temple-buffaloes-and-directs-3f34d2cc89714c75b0969814f77610c6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:58:58.955Z Madras High Court orders probe into alleged sale of over 200 temple buffaloes and directs action over Executive Officer’s suspected negligence https://lawlens.in/stories/recovery-of-excess-pay-is-impermissible-absent-employee-misrepresentation-where-it-causes-a603be1208764491894972606e7a0271/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:58:41.845Z Recovery of excess pay is impermissible absent employee misrepresentation where it causes undue hardship. https://lawlens.in/stories/excess-pay-recovery-is-impermissible-where-employer-error-prolonged-delay-and-hardship-wei-b30df1d074344ae0be1a494fa87efc03/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:58:28.171Z Excess-pay recovery is impermissible where employer error, prolonged delay, and hardship weigh against recovery. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-who-suppress-settlement-payments-must-return-them-as-a-condition-of-pursuing-ter-d1583d0c86f041ceb91bfaae6cd9ffa9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:58:21.654Z Employees who suppress settlement payments must return them as a condition of pursuing termination appeals. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-before-passing-ex-parte-asse-59a05524983f464fb4ef78493de7dc12/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:58:18.082Z Tax officers must explore alternative statutory service modes before passing ex parte assessments. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-unans-8d13543570a041a98e64c09311074024/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:58:07.411Z GST officers must explore alternative statutory service modes when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-before-passing-ex-parte-or-3f8e39f029ce4c2b9ae8a573cfe35b04/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:55:56.450Z GST officers must explore alternative Section 169 service modes before passing ex parte orders on unanswered portal notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-before-passing-ex-parte-gst-orde-2970e943acb34f838a1a31cfc222199a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:53:50.452Z Officers must explore alternative statutory service modes before passing ex parte GST orders. https://lawlens.in/stories/medically-unsafe-witnesses-may-be-cross-examined-at-home-under-an-advocate-commissioners-s-b91a3d6b7e5d48679500fd93143b2108/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:51:59.613Z Medically unsafe witnesses may be cross-examined at home under an Advocate Commissioner’s supervision. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-pursue-alternative-statutory-service-when-portal-notices-receive-no-resp-b831fee778bc483d9fce8298918d82e1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:51:52.037Z GST officers must pursue alternative statutory service when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-should-attempt-alternative-statutory-service-when-taxpayers-do-not-respond-to-f7e37c679da64e89b725bf60b14f505d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:51:49.554Z Tax officers should attempt alternative statutory service when taxpayers do not respond to portal notices. https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-officers-must-pursue-alternative-statutory-service-modes-when-portal-notices-receive-n-b85fd7f0658d463a87f8bc714c811657/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:51:48.353Z Tax officers must pursue alternative statutory service modes when portal notices receive no response. https://lawlens.in/stories/before-ex-parte-assessment-officers-must-explore-alternative-statutory-service-modes-after-cd8797b47aa1464687452b25d606def0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:51:47.536Z Before ex parte assessment, officers must explore alternative statutory service modes after portal nonresponse. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-officers-must-explore-alternative-section-169-service-modes-when-portal-notices-go-una-2ceab7719bc148f586e7879719d2eec9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:51:41.038Z GST officers must explore alternative Section 169 service modes when portal notices go unanswered. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-appoint-a-commissioner-in-execution-to-verify-compliance-amid-conflicting-offi-6d6ef3c6286c4831a3265dc90dafe8c7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:50:53.131Z A court may appoint a commissioner in execution to verify compliance amid conflicting official reports. https://lawlens.in/stories/deposited-compensation-may-be-released-pending-revision-with-a-restitution-undertaking-req-1ec9f81bfd4f4959ae43d0089a358150/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:50:17.203Z Deposited compensation may be released pending revision, with a restitution undertaking required for the balance. https://lawlens.in/stories/material-inconsistencies-in-uncorroborated-family-testimony-defeated-proof-beyond-reasonab-12218cf6b0c152249acf2a1692b37c3a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:45:58.879Z Material inconsistencies in uncorroborated family testimony defeated proof beyond reasonable doubt. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-partition-suit-fails-unless-the-plaintiff-establishes-co-ownership-in-the-property-bb67a4688b3d4355a539107e913c2970/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:43:42.018Z A partition suit fails unless the plaintiff establishes co-ownership in the property. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-compliance-with-sections-42-and-50-safeguards-rendered-the-alleged-ndps-recovery-suspe-67cd282b31ac4d07a1bb3e8742c0464c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:37:53.797Z Non-compliance with Sections 42 and 50 safeguards rendered the alleged NDPS recovery suspect. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-disciplinary-appeal-cannot-be-rejected-by-a-non-speaking-order-the-appellate-authority-m-163f5025c2124ea59197ecd92a3d5d06/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:32:33.935Z A disciplinary appeal cannot be rejected by a non-speaking order; the appellate authority must give reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/partial-witness-testimony-and-co-accused-parity-do-not-warrant-repeat-bail-absent-changed-a586e5fa38e149fa87c5bf27b3159c36/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:31:27.117Z Partial witness testimony and co-accused parity do not warrant repeat bail absent changed circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-litigant-should-not-suffer-dismissal-for-counsels-nonappearance-restoration-may-be-order-423cda230d27475da53e39753ad9c912/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:31:12.601Z A litigant should not suffer dismissal for counsel’s nonappearance; restoration may be ordered on costs. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-proceedings-under-section-528-bnss-after-a-g-23bb3e42b5b34d159f60b5c530c5c045/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:28:50.805Z Courts may quash non-compoundable matrimonial proceedings under Section 528 BNSS after a genuine settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-private-settlement-does-not-warrant-quashing-a-serious-section-307-prosecution-at-trials-8b3ed872108e42e28c56dd7d30922500/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:24:11.894Z A private settlement does not warrant quashing a serious Section 307 prosecution at trial’s fag end. https://lawlens.in/stories/reassessment-cannot-be-reopened-over-unsecured-loans-received-in-the-preceding-assessment-7bac4b3ec5274033ae75a28de4aa712f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:21:09.007Z Reassessment cannot be reopened over unsecured loans received in the preceding assessment year. https://lawlens.in/stories/old-pension-scheme-claims-must-be-considered-under-the-one-time-option-subject-to-eligibil-d1876dbc029c4886ad5d8fa7ca1084ad/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:13:09.976Z Old Pension Scheme claims must be considered under the one-time option, subject to eligibility. https://lawlens.in/stories/railways-must-provide-medically-de-categorised-employees-same-scale-alternative-posts-or-s-b0ddb8923b424e0987b4e1ae88f85d08/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:13:06.522Z Railways must provide medically de-categorised employees same-scale alternative posts or supernumerary protection pending suitable vacancies. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-decide-compassionate-allowance-at-removal-does-not-bar-its-later-consideration-2df57da9b8f848b5b8e821e9a9315592/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:13:01.425Z Failure to decide compassionate allowance at removal does not bar its later consideration. https://lawlens.in/stories/residential-construction-for-individual-buyers-was-not-taxable-before-1-july-2010-under-th-bf484cf689e34089bc10bc60fbe04455/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:12:39.693Z Residential construction for individual buyers was not taxable before 1 July 2010 under the then-applicable service tax entry. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-selection-objection-cannot-be-rejected-without-reasoned-findings-on-the-specific-grounds-e4dd5a82ad1f49e6a69aeac9869fd165/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:11:26.682Z A selection objection cannot be rejected without reasoned findings on the specific grounds raised. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-306-prosecution-cannot-proceed-absent-prima-facie-evidence-of-instigation-conspira-5b1d1980d96e4957bb4f2037d472d4ef/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:11:23.488Z Section 306 prosecution cannot proceed absent prima facie evidence of instigation, conspiracy, or intentional aid. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-vexatious-cheque-misuse-complaint-filed-to-counter-section-138-proceedings-is-an-abuse-o-a7602593978948fb851298fc04aa6e8a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:11:20.092Z A vexatious cheque-misuse complaint filed to counter Section 138 proceedings is an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/post-leave-road-accident-deaths-fall-outside-bharat-ke-veer-listing-criteria-b9b8a9f088454d2f923c1000d50ef71d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:11:15.877Z Post-leave road-accident deaths fall outside Bharat Ke Veer listing criteria. https://lawlens.in/stories/closely-related-matrimonial-proceedings-should-ordinarily-be-tried-jointly-with-common-evi-c3f48977ee7d4e5aae3f811e3d9d4426/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:04:23.579Z Closely related matrimonial proceedings should ordinarily be tried jointly, with common evidence recorded once. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-in-pocso-case-after-the-victim-and-her-mother-turned-hostile-and-completed-te-4d4511c923864438a87179edf7726e18/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:02:10.790Z Bail granted in POCSO case after the victim and her mother turned hostile and completed testimony. https://lawlens.in/stories/absence-of-recovery-and-presence-at-seizure-supported-bail-under-the-ndps-act-13c689e68eb145ad9c5203acbb65bd3b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:02:07.782Z Absence of recovery and presence at seizure supported bail under the NDPS Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/parity-with-a-bailed-co-accused-lack-of-antecedents-and-likely-trial-delay-warranted-regul-c0a801285bcf45df900935d05a8e08ac/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:02:07.674Z Parity with a bailed co-accused, lack of antecedents, and likely trial delay warranted regular bail. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-charge-sheet-filing-given-clean-antecedents-and-likely-delay-in-trial-27ac146e27954d54a43ea38728ee7c67/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:02:06.535Z Bail granted after charge-sheet filing, given clean antecedents and likely delay in trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/charge-sheet-completion-continued-custody-and-likely-trial-delay-justify-regular-bail-desp-280bfbe29b9b49ff818c06712fac0bcf/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:02:04.846Z Charge-sheet completion, continued custody, and likely trial delay justify regular bail despite one pending antecedent. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-bail-granted-on-parity-after-charge-sheet-filing-and-in-the-absence-of-criminal-an-19ac4ebbb40d49e490c3cdd79418c2f3/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:02:04.765Z Regular bail granted on parity after charge-sheet filing and in the absence of criminal antecedents. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-an-unmarried-deceased-one-half-of-income-must-be-deducted-for-personal-and-living-expe-5841393f2e424287be2b82d88e9c0387/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:02:02.305Z For an unmarried deceased, one-half of income must be deducted for personal and living expenses. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-be-based-on-gross-salary-deducting-only-applicable-income-b84ebe287c8c4c608b52c1ffba0aeff9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:01:31.461Z Motor accident compensation must be based on gross salary, deducting only applicable income tax. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-disturbed-unless-the-trial-courts-findings-are-perverse-or-legally-81e262fc4fbb4d95bde60afef6ecaca0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T07:01:18.050Z An acquittal cannot be disturbed unless the trial court’s findings are perverse or legally unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/preventive-detention-quashed-after-authorities-failed-to-supply-vital-witness-statements-a-9ed6def572b041ebbead136a1f7b0fa0/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:57:23.554Z Preventive detention quashed after authorities failed to supply vital witness statements and injury records needed for an effective representation https://lawlens.in/stories/himachal-pradesh-high-court-orders-at-least-20-separate-toilets-each-for-girls-and-boys-at-b82f65e99f86406c9bf6e60295347927/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:54:57.588Z Himachal Pradesh High Court orders at least 20 separate toilets each for girls and boys at merged Bharmour school https://lawlens.in/stories/a-collector-cannot-review-its-membership-transfer-order-without-statutory-authority-46354fbf3d3e406a8817170007edd629/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:54:54.622Z A Collector Cannot Review Its Membership-Transfer Order Without Statutory Authority https://lawlens.in/stories/completed-investigation-and-absence-of-criminal-antecedents-support-bail-in-an-alleged-fal-757a8a0b67ce47388285f7c5cd7df03d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:54:51.110Z Completed investigation and absence of criminal antecedents support bail in an alleged false-promise-to-marry case. https://lawlens.in/stories/cyber-fraud-account-freezes-must-preserve-access-to-funds-beyond-the-disputed-amount-874cc9d16002476ea43ef2df898aa672/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:51:03.763Z Cyber-fraud account freezes must preserve access to funds beyond the disputed amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/cybercrime-account-freezes-must-not-prevent-operation-beyond-securing-the-disputed-amount-ca5d529716f744a082480c83aae8d24d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:51:01.319Z Cybercrime account freezes must not prevent operation beyond securing the disputed amount. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-juvenile-may-be-granted-bail-despite-antecedents-when-continued-detention-risks-harming-9386b010c7c44706a8c405b7ce08f1b8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:41:38.066Z A juvenile may be granted bail despite antecedents when continued detention risks harming childhood. https://lawlens.in/stories/serious-firearm-based-attempt-to-murder-allegations-cannot-be-quashed-solely-on-the-basis-24eac1dcbcf54a27b0468db9351daae5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:41:35.668Z Serious firearm-based attempt-to-murder allegations cannot be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/serious-firearm-based-attempt-to-murder-allegations-cannot-be-quashed-solely-on-the-basis-01f8321509ee4c0a9a22da2fa1b2da7f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:41:31.060Z Serious firearm-based attempt-to-murder allegations cannot be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/serious-attempt-to-murder-proceedings-cannot-be-quashed-solely-on-the-basis-of-compromise-be1584824d5a4516a5ee11cd77619835/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:41:30.437Z Serious attempt-to-murder proceedings cannot be quashed solely on the basis of compromise. https://lawlens.in/stories/corruption-conviction-stands-where-demand-and-acceptance-are-proved-despite-a-claimed-tax-447c8d1ee649483c98f44757d955ff3d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:41:30.239Z Corruption conviction stands where demand and acceptance are proved despite a claimed tax-payment explanation. https://lawlens.in/stories/anticipatory-bail-was-refused-where-multiple-cyber-complaints-were-linked-to-the-applicant-964d670d227246d2a3e66dee615b04a6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:41:22.968Z Anticipatory bail was refused where multiple cyber complaints were linked to the applicant’s bank account. https://lawlens.in/stories/territorial-jurisdiction-under-article-226-requires-a-material-part-of-the-cause-of-action-2de5b06b916a4118b7ffd926922b5e06/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:41:22.369Z Territorial jurisdiction under Article 226 requires a material part of the cause of action. https://lawlens.in/stories/cheque-payments-alone-do-not-establish-discharge-of-maintenance-arrears-without-cogent-evi-89b66ee16688412c80603b6ae8d1bcb6/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:39:14.334Z Cheque payments alone do not establish discharge of maintenance arrears without cogent evidence of their purpose. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-civil-remedy-does-not-bar-criminal-proceedings-where-allegations-prima-facie-disclose-a-bab0cb07865a40cf9e6683887aefca62/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:38:03.851Z A civil remedy does not bar criminal proceedings where allegations prima facie disclose a cognizable offence. https://lawlens.in/stories/tahsildar-must-decide-section-14-sarfaesi-proceedings-within-45-days-absent-stay-or-hindra-a71bf51cbf3a4964b4c1d63dafd18a7c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:37:21.568Z Tahsildar Must Decide Section 14 SARFAESI Proceedings Within 45 Days, Absent Stay or Hindrance https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-cannot-resolve-disputed-negligence-questions-pending-before-competent-forums-68d71fd83902412bb6e0d2451269332b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:37:21.412Z Article 226 Cannot Resolve Disputed Negligence Questions Pending Before Competent Forums https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-must-enforce-restraint-orders-and-act-against-verified-encroachment-on-24d1f9e0658a4b0083fab75d07794a9f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:37:07.500Z Revenue authorities must enforce restraint orders and act against verified encroachment on government land. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-subsisting-transfer-order-must-be-implemented-by-relieving-the-transferred-employee-29d565b5f3654e80af7215db998931ed/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:37:04.151Z A subsisting transfer order must be implemented by relieving the transferred employee. https://lawlens.in/stories/removal-from-service-forfeits-pension-under-regulation-29-notwithstanding-the-disciplinary-fa6dc27fc7f54d5aac58f60a498ba918/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:35:53.769Z Removal from service forfeits pension under Regulation 29, notwithstanding the disciplinary order’s general entitlement observation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-juvenile-accused-may-be-granted-bail-absent-evidence-of-risks-under-section-12-of-the-jj-bf410684ed5b427993277ac828155238/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:35:30.890Z A juvenile accused may be granted bail absent evidence of risks under Section 12 of the JJ Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-unexplained-delay-warrants-refusal-of-writ-relief-on-stale-seniority-claims-3a7d8da666c04bf981a8ee15c328ed5f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:35:14.281Z Inordinate, unexplained delay warrants refusal of writ relief on stale seniority claims. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-delay-in-challenging-a-rejected-seniority-claim-warrants-refusal-of-article-22-9f09250837194f5fb4fe8022963d0504/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:32:55.021Z Unexplained delay in challenging a rejected seniority claim warrants refusal of Article 226 relief. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-controlling-authority-must-determine-the-gratuity-acts-applicability-to-state-employee-30adbf8621644bfe8c0b946006d1c42a/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:32:51.355Z The Controlling Authority Must Determine the Gratuity Act’s Applicability to State Employees After Hearing Both Sides. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-nhm-staff-termination-stands-where-no-breach-of-prescribed-inquiry-procedure-i-d0d236ff4522424198e73d0acccbe32c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:32:46.044Z Contractual NHM staff termination stands where no breach of prescribed inquiry procedure is established. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-minors-fatal-accident-compensation-must-be-assessed-using-applicable-minimum-wages-not-n-f3ba628dc3ab4921ad798b69a51add59/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:32:41.710Z A minor’s fatal-accident compensation must be assessed using applicable minimum wages, not nominal notional income. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-directly-posted-to-an-institute-cannot-be-repatriated-absent-a-deputation-orde-220c371203104c42b9596153fcf0aee2/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:32:41.666Z An employee directly posted to an institute cannot be repatriated absent a deputation order. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-verify-the-employees-qualification-before-deciding-salary-reduction-under-f1d1fc3c82774716be8b9626869b46b4/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:32:34.837Z Authorities must verify the employee’s qualification before deciding salary reduction under the appointment terms. https://lawlens.in/stories/municipalities-act-prosecutions-require-private-complaints-by-authorized-municipal-authori-c94360856fb24e3f9e8d4e72a5b5bdd9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:31:25.942Z Municipalities Act prosecutions require private complaints by authorized municipal authorities, not Collector-directed FIRs. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-jurisdiction-cannot-resolve-disputed-fund-provenance-to-lift-a-cybercrime-related-ban-21dc8fe894834f15ae9666c3745f3d38/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:31:20.894Z Writ jurisdiction cannot resolve disputed fund provenance to lift a cybercrime-related bank restraint. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-gram-panchayat-cannot-displace-the-prescribed-merit-list-through-a-majority-resolution-eb08114687d54692b695c85ee096abd8/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:31:17.556Z A Gram Panchayat cannot displace the prescribed merit list through a majority resolution. https://lawlens.in/stories/paying-a-promotional-post-less-than-its-feeder-cadre-violates-articles-14-and-16-52e7e6e1ca9b469fb36d7a1e18a0813b/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:24:17.463Z Paying a promotional post less than its feeder cadre violates Articles 14 and 16. https://lawlens.in/stories/non-payment-of-interim-maintenance-cannot-ordinarily-stall-matrimonial-proceedings-arrears-29d29f6533e346759760f7251e88cae5/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:23:21.642Z Non-payment of interim maintenance cannot ordinarily stall matrimonial proceedings; arrears remain recoverable through execution. https://lawlens.in/stories/allahabad-high-court-acquits-man-convicted-of-adultery-applying-the-supreme-courts-ruling-71111de24aa25684a23c40b6355e86fd/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:21:50.531Z Allahabad High Court acquits man convicted of adultery, applying the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down Section 497 IPC to his pending appeal https://lawlens.in/stories/imprisonment-reduced-to-time-served-after-prolonged-proceedings-with-the-fine-enhanced-72712aa0352a48ed9beeeb897d8c7ff1/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:11:15.640Z Imprisonment reduced to time served after prolonged proceedings, with the fine enhanced. https://lawlens.in/stories/temporary-bodily-injuries-warrant-compensation-even-without-proof-of-permanent-disability-0528e54d51844217a6b6b11bca300dc9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:06:21.977Z Temporary bodily injuries warrant compensation even without proof of permanent disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-ordinary-resident-certificate-alone-cannot-establish-permanent-residence-in-another-sta-db8a80b9378a496b9a8345a43868b78f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:02:46.235Z An ordinary-resident certificate alone cannot establish permanent residence in another State without inquiry. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-magistrate-must-record-reasoned-satisfaction-before-directing-fir-registration-under-sec-e59720f74dd746b09e5e1c42d1045213/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:02:23.203Z A Magistrate must record reasoned satisfaction before directing FIR registration under Section 156(3) CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-appoint-a-muslim-mother-guardian-and-permit-sale-of-a-minors-property-for-neces-e27fbf65ee1a4ae7bb2bd92ab7af3114/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:02:15.468Z Courts may appoint a Muslim mother guardian and permit sale of a minor’s property for necessity or evident advantage. https://lawlens.in/stories/66-year-olds-psa-detention-quashed-after-j-k-high-court-finds-police-dossier-branded-him-a-fba796f317454f3b846815291a11eee7/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:02:11.779Z 66-year-old’s PSA detention quashed after J&K High Court finds police dossier branded him a terror operative without citing a criminal case https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-denied-where-a-minor-victims-testimony-supports-serious-sexual-offence-allegations-334d18a03a754f25b4bbad55f18e2055/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T06:01:26.939Z Bail Denied Where a Minor Victim’s Testimony Supports Serious Sexual-Offence Allegations https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-prevented-from-joining-duty-despite-being-ready-to-work-is-entitled-to-interve-dde8891fa3844027b4125a15ae45ab5d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:58:11.763Z An employee prevented from joining duty despite being ready to work is entitled to intervening wages. https://lawlens.in/stories/pension-authorities-must-decide-disputed-spouse-entries-in-ppos-through-reasoned-orders-af-5797b6545f04436abbd04b462d893f26/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:57:57.857Z Pension authorities must decide disputed spouse entries in PPOs through reasoned orders after hearing affected parties. https://lawlens.in/stories/for-pensionary-benefits-employees-born-on-the-first-retire-from-that-date-58b56e3f26e64c37ab64ffb25cbbab18/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:57:54.211Z For pensionary benefits, employees born on the first retire from that date. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-conditional-promotion-may-be-withdrawn-when-its-eligibility-basis-ceases-to-exist-719225ae2ccd4da897446d95186c8320/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:57:52.371Z A conditional promotion may be withdrawn when its eligibility basis ceases to exist. https://lawlens.in/stories/transfer-policy-representation-must-be-considered-while-interim-protection-at-the-existing-7b5412cfe2ef4d78a4dc7a47cb93e2b9/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:57:49.185Z Transfer-policy representation must be considered while interim protection at the existing posting continues. https://lawlens.in/stories/compassionate-appointment-claims-must-be-reconsidered-through-a-detailed-parameter-wise-me-809cb3123dd34cee9c9dcaf190bfa65c/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:57:48.863Z Compassionate appointment claims must be reconsidered through a detailed, parameter-wise merit assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-serving-contract-physicians-appointed-transparently-against-sanctioned-posts-are-enti-5c9a7363ac9f478b9f644e4b87bcf9ac/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:57:46.273Z Long-serving contract physicians appointed transparently against sanctioned posts are entitled to regularization from initial appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-227-does-not-permit-reappraisal-of-tribunal-findings-supported-by-policy-and-medic-0cdff5c1e0fd4de6885cfa20d15a817f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:52:02.929Z Article 227 Does Not Permit Reappraisal of Tribunal Findings Supported by Policy and Medical Board Evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/voluntary-compromise-justified-quashing-non-compoundable-proceedings-under-section-482-crp-13ad3c187a05420bb939becc8c8b8f5d/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:51:59.107Z Voluntary compromise justified quashing non-compoundable proceedings under Section 482 CrPC on the peculiar facts of the case. https://lawlens.in/stories/injury-compensation-must-assess-functional-disability-by-its-impact-on-the-claimants-earni-0ab57ccd7a7f4000a6b0398ba41aa48f/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:51:52.147Z Injury compensation must assess functional disability by its impact on the claimant’s earning capacity. https://lawlens.in/stories/amid-recent-rape-incidents-supreme-court-orders-enhanced-delhi-patrolling-and-verification-e5f6768840c54347b05b22a5ae0c5bba/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:49:12.260Z Amid recent rape incidents, Supreme Court orders enhanced Delhi patrolling and verification of public-transport drivers https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-employees-may-be-discontinued-for-unsatisfactory-performance-without-departmen-de84f194ebe84aada220b91e4a6c8595/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:42:34.515Z Contractual employees may be discontinued for unsatisfactory performance without departmental inquiry after adequate opportunity. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-proceedings-after-a-genuine-settlement-5d74082d480d4731a579fd4c68f75233/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T05:00:40.360Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable matrimonial proceedings after a genuine settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/high-courts-may-quash-non-compoundable-matrimonial-proceedings-upon-a-voluntary-amicable-s-303bbe102c004d53aeb59cea562c00ee/ LawLens en 2026-10-08T04:58:26.667Z High Courts may quash non-compoundable matrimonial proceedings upon a voluntary, amicable settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/further-investigation-requires-independent-verification-police-cannot-merely-forward-compl-8c8a1dc09ead4ac5addb8548cd28c832/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T21:32:06.776Z Further investigation requires independent verification; police cannot merely forward complainant-supplied documents. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employer-must-consider-equivalent-qualifications-where-recruitment-rules-expressly-perm-7ec7ebfad0904b0facd966a7837323cf/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T21:32:04.083Z An employer must consider equivalent qualifications where recruitment rules expressly permit equivalence. https://lawlens.in/stories/railway-catering-licensees-under-the-2017-policy-have-no-vested-right-to-renewal-59fc38b0d02b4db2a64dbda2e776a15a/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T21:31:59.842Z Railway catering licensees under the 2017 policy have no vested right to renewal. https://lawlens.in/stories/administrative-transfers-warrant-no-interference-absent-mala-fides-statutory-violation-or-ea0ad062c90e419fadca23a24adb649d/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T21:31:56.861Z Administrative transfers warrant no interference absent mala fides, statutory violation, or lack of authority. https://lawlens.in/stories/inordinate-delay-and-credibility-disputes-do-not-warrant-quashing-when-they-require-trial-5d4574054c464f37925667dc345925ae/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T21:31:51.417Z Inordinate delay and credibility disputes do not warrant quashing when they require trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/mp-high-court-rejects-plea-for-extra-neet-pg-counselling-round-citing-the-supreme-court-se-9cb6740744cd43d7bc1dc7277f50caaa/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T21:31:50.132Z MP High Court rejects plea for extra NEET-PG counselling round, citing the Supreme Court-set admission deadline https://lawlens.in/stories/termination-disputes-arising-from-private-contractual-employment-without-a-public-law-elem-3d9a5ac169444947b2a676df8a55bc0e/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T21:31:50.101Z Termination disputes arising from private contractual employment, without a public law element, are not maintainable under Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-recall-an-order-obtained-by-suppressing-material-facts-23d60bfda49c4d778bbc7b1b8bffaf55/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T18:52:26.068Z A court may recall an order obtained by suppressing material facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-interim-custody-of-seized-vehicles-subject-to-safeguards-and-deposit-c62f9311e2f34a399a61109826c66187/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T16:42:10.169Z Courts may grant interim custody of seized vehicles subject to safeguards and deposit. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-27-discovery-alone-cannot-sustain-conviction-without-a-complete-chain-of-corrobo-0dbd6ef8b4184bb686724d4899323716/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T16:42:03.493Z A Section 27 discovery alone cannot sustain conviction without a complete chain of corroborating circumstances. https://lawlens.in/stories/retirement-before-promotion-takes-effect-bars-notional-promotion-absent-an-enabling-provis-338d47e88c9a4f38ae8d72d9cc5a63ce/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T16:41:54.478Z Retirement before promotion takes effect bars notional promotion absent an enabling provision. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-may-grant-interim-custody-of-an-ndps-seized-vehicle-to-its-owner-subject-to-safegua-db7c07fe18a24db4be0f1aea81601798/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T16:41:50.841Z Courts may grant interim custody of an NDPS-seized vehicle to its owner subject to safeguards. https://lawlens.in/stories/title-and-possession-may-be-decreed-despite-inadmissible-revenue-records-when-independentl-507c480b8f2f46e5a7633c77ae26ac96/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T16:11:21.086Z Title and possession may be decreed despite inadmissible revenue records when independently established. https://lawlens.in/stories/clandestine-manufacture-cannot-be-inferred-without-cogent-tangible-corroborative-evidence-533168bf7822478daa1b867df76b5206/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T16:06:33.698Z Clandestine manufacture cannot be inferred without cogent, tangible corroborative evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-compensation-must-reflect-properly-assessed-income-and-conventional-damages-271ca2c84eee4c0698b561d8c364dbee/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T16:03:14.170Z Motor accident compensation must reflect properly assessed income and conventional damages. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-below-knee-amputation-preventing-a-driver-from-driving-constitutes-100-functional-disabi-6bbcfe235069459a8176df0403ccdba3/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T16:03:02.879Z A below-knee amputation preventing a driver from driving constitutes 100% functional disability. https://lawlens.in/stories/motor-accident-tribunals-may-award-just-compensation-exceeding-the-amount-claimed-5a689bffa53540c7b872adcee8c4bb4f/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T16:02:11.410Z Motor accident tribunals may award just compensation exceeding the amount claimed. https://lawlens.in/stories/vacancies-arising-from-post-joining-resignations-require-a-fresh-recruitment-process-b667b0e9955c445892ba5a3574cadca7/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:59:53.165Z Vacancies arising from post-joining resignations require a fresh recruitment process. https://lawlens.in/stories/even-non-compoundable-forgery-and-perjury-proceedings-may-be-quashed-after-settlement-of-a-ea40cf9163224050aee6191dc7fc32aa/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:51:12.387Z Even non-compoundable forgery and perjury proceedings may be quashed after settlement of a matrimonial dispute. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-magistrates-mechanical-cognizance-order-lacking-offence-specific-reasoning-cannot-stand-39565d86175a4ecdb397adef092a5aaf/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:32:05.413Z A Magistrate’s mechanical cognizance order lacking offence-specific reasoning cannot stand. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-professional-drivers-leg-amputation-constituted-100-functional-disability-for-assessing-1af86a8db94748a19310d49a27e0d8b8/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:32:04.616Z A professional driver’s leg amputation constituted 100% functional disability for assessing future-earning loss. https://lawlens.in/stories/article-226-will-not-disturb-interim-consumer-directions-preserving-liability-for-final-ad-899d468f60b549b9b1e111b8232999f2/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:24:33.592Z Article 226 will not disturb interim consumer directions preserving liability for final adjudication. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-after-prosecution-witnesses-were-examined-notwithstanding-the-petitioners-pri-5ae93b61f85a4b7c89c7057c476587f4/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:10:28.823Z Bail granted after prosecution witnesses were examined, notwithstanding the petitioner’s prior abscondence. https://lawlens.in/stories/completed-investigation-and-likely-trial-delay-support-bail-for-ndps-offences-involving-no-7f239473b26043da863bf99117f1b3ef/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:08:37.200Z Completed investigation and likely trial delay support bail for NDPS offences involving non-commercial quantity. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-grievance-forum-must-address-whether-under-recording-arose-from-wiring-rather-than-a-met-83956bc1d38648de839a0b0e87eb0745/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:05:01.159Z A grievance forum must address whether under-recording arose from wiring rather than a meter defect. https://lawlens.in/stories/later-cancellation-of-an-incentive-increment-scheme-cannot-justify-rejecting-claims-filed-23b8c597522d41778f05abdba156e0f4/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:01:47.220Z Later cancellation of an incentive-increment scheme cannot justify rejecting claims filed while it was in force. https://lawlens.in/stories/interdependent-matrimonial-proceedings-should-be-tried-together-with-common-evidence-recor-a3780bd347df4ddba1fe2f73866bec3c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:01:46.943Z Interdependent matrimonial proceedings should be tried together, with common evidence recorded only once. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-cannot-use-criminal-searches-to-dispossess-tenants-madras-high-court-says-shop-keys-88644812a84d46cd9630c4f1cdfb349f/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:01:46.272Z Police cannot use criminal searches to dispossess tenants, Madras High Court says; shop keys to be returned to tenant https://lawlens.in/stories/section-11-review-is-confined-to-the-prima-facie-existence-of-an-arbitration-agreement-878f7be9b04f4eb2a2d498a6ccfb0d0c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:01:45.612Z Section 11 review is confined to the prima facie existence of an arbitration agreement. https://lawlens.in/stories/regular-court-appearances-and-recall-of-the-nbw-render-a-look-out-circular-unnecessary-d69b11def51b40ba856e8b996a2b610c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:01:44.149Z Regular court appearances and recall of the NBW render a Look Out Circular unnecessary. https://lawlens.in/stories/admission-of-promissory-note-execution-does-not-bar-conditional-leave-where-triable-defens-2195bf76aa0b41f6b74a847cd88e4e93/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:01:41.527Z Admission of promissory note execution does not bar conditional leave where triable defenses arise. https://lawlens.in/stories/incentive-increments-granted-before-g-o-37-cannot-be-withdrawn-or-recovered-retrospectivel-bd584aa3398b41e098aef096e6e9a6e9/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:01:39.799Z Incentive increments granted before G.O. 37 cannot be withdrawn or recovered retrospectively. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-is-warranted-after-filing-of-the-final-report-when-further-custody-is-unnecessary-for-88280c5ab18546a09ec2fbb279231cc1/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:01:38.029Z Bail is warranted after filing of the final report when further custody is unnecessary for trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/police-must-decide-wallet-freeze-representations-by-reasoned-order-after-hearing-7f40e888c8e84dcca532eabd59028b10/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T15:01:27.941Z Police Must Decide Wallet-Freeze Representations by Reasoned Order After Hearing https://lawlens.in/stories/woman-convict-who-served-over-21-years-must-be-released-under-women-specific-remission-cat-fd27be6dc1fa4b2890b4fd42b1921a75/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:59:45.897Z Woman convict who served over 21 years must be released under women-specific remission category, Bombay High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/section-230-bnss-requires-disclosure-only-of-prosecution-material-filed-before-the-court-46ca9b633dc85e2091f641a02b150ff0/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:51:43.246Z Section 230 BNSS Requires Disclosure Only of Prosecution Material Filed Before the Court. https://lawlens.in/stories/family-pension-arrears-are-not-inheritable-by-collateral-heirs-absent-an-entitlement-final-c80a9ef2fea24f0695fd7d784e260d51/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:50:58.379Z Family pension arrears are not inheritable by collateral heirs absent an entitlement finalized during the claimant’s lifetime. https://lawlens.in/stories/railways-must-appoint-a-welfare-officer-to-assist-with-family-pension-documentation-c016ae73325749ce992a4a587b5b149d/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:50:57.879Z Railways Must Appoint a Welfare Officer to Assist with Family Pension Documentation. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employees-cadre-designation-cannot-be-altered-through-a-transfer-order-without-due-proc-4fed9e85daa34a33b48bc1ffcf1597d7/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:50:57.878Z An employee’s cadre designation cannot be altered through a transfer order without due process. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-were-quashed-for-absent-offence-ingredients-and-mala-fide-allegations-93830cefb66b4516bab31acf01812f83/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:42:33.414Z Criminal proceedings were quashed for absent offence ingredients and mala fide allegations. https://lawlens.in/stories/accepted-payment-of-the-transformer-installation-estimate-rendered-continued-prosecution-a-72450438757d4b5b9bf6712209e2de26/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:42:07.982Z Accepted payment of the transformer installation estimate rendered continued prosecution an abuse of process. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-approval-and-salary-payment-do-not-bar-verification-of-madrasa-appointments-under-pr-b949e32d2bf14689b713f9bc4ec763b0/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:41:45.650Z Prior approval and salary payment do not bar verification of Madrasa appointments under prescribed recruitment rules. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-113b-presumption-cannot-arise-unless-the-prosecution-proves-the-foundational-ingre-89eaeda65ac14c97a54e52a075ce7bf2/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:41:40.880Z Section 113B presumption cannot arise unless the prosecution proves the foundational ingredients of dowry death. https://lawlens.in/stories/long-pending-departmental-inquiry-must-conclude-within-six-months-after-supplying-relied-u-d8bb3d0762344edd8da1b3a2e195ae44/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:41:38.741Z Long-pending departmental inquiry must conclude within six months after supplying relied-upon documents and providing a fair hearing. https://lawlens.in/stories/seized-vehicles-may-be-released-on-conditions-to-prevent-deterioration-and-loss-of-value-eda103f2072741d5b038e2429cfd5ff6/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:41:17.842Z Seized vehicles may be released on conditions to prevent deterioration and loss of value. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-stands-where-material-evidentiary-gaps-leave-the-prosecution-case-unproved-d7962399ad4c4c6e994ef8c256c51366/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:40:10.300Z An acquittal stands where material evidentiary gaps leave the prosecution case unproved. https://lawlens.in/stories/bombay-high-court-refuses-to-quash-case-alleging-builders-used-forged-plans-to-sell-the-sa-dd9baf13efef4856a38d44b5d0814cc0/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:38:28.620Z Bombay High Court refuses to quash case alleging builders used forged plans to sell the same flat areas to multiple buyers https://lawlens.in/stories/delhi-hc-rejects-us-convicted-sex-offenders-visa-plea-citing-his-conviction-and-concealmen-b06a8b68d8db44d5a7c07fdc377169d5/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:37:53.562Z Delhi HC rejects US-convicted sex offender’s visa plea, citing his conviction and concealment of an earlier case https://lawlens.in/stories/on-constituting-the-arbitral-tribunal-the-court-converted-the-section-9-petition-into-a-se-4a1d080100304ffb97dcf5a599bc0154/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:37:34.023Z On constituting the arbitral tribunal, the court converted the Section 9 petition into a Section 17 application. https://lawlens.in/stories/sari-designs-featuring-buddha-images-cannot-alone-sustain-a-295a-case-without-deliberate-i-010e88dba3fc42f59957cd80f06dd902/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:37:33.180Z Sari designs featuring Buddha images cannot alone sustain a 295A case without deliberate intent to insult, Gujarat High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-service-of-execution-notice-does-not-defeat-interest-on-unpaid-compensation-9783c5a936fb41c1abb6c82035e6b692/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:37:10.937Z Delayed service of execution notice does not defeat interest on unpaid compensation. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-plaint-cannot-be-rejected-without-giving-parties-an-opportunity-to-argue-its-maintainabi-af4167746088424a84ae2f2a61a4e09b/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:37:04.581Z A plaint cannot be rejected without giving parties an opportunity to argue its maintainability. https://lawlens.in/stories/in-composite-negligence-a-third-party-claimant-may-recover-the-full-award-jointly-and-seve-fc8c19a2ada140f6b51e91f93294c5fb/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:36:39.470Z In composite negligence, a third-party claimant may recover the full award jointly and severally from either tortfeasor. https://lawlens.in/stories/gst-adjudicators-must-consider-acknowledged-manual-replies-non-consideration-violates-natu-9f48787f1eed403f92da2de6e790c87f/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:36:29.174Z GST adjudicators must consider acknowledged manual replies; non-consideration violates natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-nine-year-delay-defeats-a-former-bidders-claim-to-preferential-extension-of-tree-removal-98c70ef6640741bda5412a60b5086bc7/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:34:13.446Z A nine-year delay defeats a former bidder’s claim to preferential extension of tree-removal time. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-cruelty-proceedings-against-in-laws-cannot-rest-on-vague-omnibus-allegations-a-be110575f81642f1af6825e4a9b61105/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:33:55.677Z Matrimonial-cruelty proceedings against in-laws cannot rest on vague, omnibus allegations alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-suit-against-added-defendants-relates-back-to-its-original-filing-under-section-21-of-e968dce1cde1442b870e6902a94d09bf/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:33:20.041Z The suit against added defendants relates back to its original filing under Section 21 of the Limitation Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/sanctioned-basement-storage-may-qualify-as-a-flat-for-cooperative-society-membership-6efd254c68b54f8cacbcdf15ea20c43f/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:32:56.024Z Sanctioned basement storage may qualify as a flat for cooperative-society membership. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-section-308-ipc-charge-cannot-stand-without-material-showing-intent-or-knowledge-to-caus-48e9c143338f44e280ce52dbcd8b042d/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:32:23.318Z A Section 308 IPC charge cannot stand without material showing intent or knowledge to cause culpable homicide. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-verified-compromise-may-warrant-acquittal-under-section-138-subject-to-costs-for-delayed-5c97895df16d46fd8a95432f746c4e7d/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:32:07.521Z A verified compromise may warrant acquittal under Section 138, subject to costs for delayed compounding. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-cannot-be-reversed-where-the-trial-court-adopted-a-reasonable-view-of-the-evi-ca7d4283f49946a6ad12a08b8645b1cb/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:31:47.266Z An acquittal cannot be reversed where the trial court adopted a reasonable view of the evidence. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-allot-alternative-land-when-granted-land-is-taken-for-a-public-project-df1968d327d04bab8a64bb51753960f2/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:31:32.189Z Authorities must allot alternative land when granted land is taken for a public project. https://lawlens.in/stories/ambident-depositors-cannot-keep-flats-transferred-by-the-firm-ahead-of-other-claimants-kar-a8c626ebf1f249bcb7ff8b7bb8de5ab9/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:29:50.534Z Ambident depositors cannot keep flats transferred by the firm ahead of other claimants, Karnataka High Court rules, upholding attachment of properties https://lawlens.in/stories/tax-deducted-at-source-cannot-be-recovered-again-from-the-assessee-because-of-the-employer-1914ae4f372143c8bf769d7fe904de1c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:29:37.349Z Tax deducted at source cannot be recovered again from the assessee because of the employer’s default. https://lawlens.in/stories/challenges-to-phodi-proceedings-must-be-brought-within-the-statutory-three-year-period-ddcb73f6689b4048bf4b924510201fe0/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:29:19.854Z Challenges to phodi proceedings must be brought within the statutory three-year period. https://lawlens.in/stories/tainted-money-recovery-alone-cannot-sustain-a-corruption-conviction-absent-proof-of-demand-08da51fb1ac34690ac8671513e87849b/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:29:12.728Z Tainted-money recovery alone cannot sustain a corruption conviction absent proof of demand and knowing acceptance. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-fir-against-an-unknown-vehicle-does-not-defeat-a-motor-accident-claim-when-evidence-est-98ab7be91a464f579b9f647d9530250c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:29:10.261Z An FIR against an unknown vehicle does not defeat a motor-accident claim when evidence establishes its involvement. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-will-not-interfere-with-loan-restructuring-absent-demonstrated-illegality-or-violat-0360199c7c5548fb873d4aa9f7aa3998/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:28:32.397Z Courts will not interfere with loan restructuring absent demonstrated illegality or violation of enforceable rights. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-482-quashing-is-unwarranted-where-disputed-property-inclusion-in-a-sale-agreement-2c49bc32d897463a8a31fc5fe212aaef/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:24:43.171Z Section 482 quashing is unwarranted where disputed property inclusion in a sale agreement requires trial. https://lawlens.in/stories/late-stage-additional-evidence-depends-on-demonstrated-relevance-and-necessity-not-merely-1304c3ea08f24db3850ba4827afa2684/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:24:26.913Z Late-stage additional evidence depends on demonstrated relevance and necessity, not merely timing. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-single-simple-injury-inflicted-on-grave-and-sudden-provocation-attracts-section-334-not-289e180823384dc785c7d7571b8d0994/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:24:26.274Z A single simple injury inflicted on grave and sudden provocation attracts Section 334, not Section 307 IPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-recorded-khatedar-must-receive-notice-before-deletion-of-their-revenue-entry-3ea7b8f916c4494197fad3d177c27d8c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:24:17.976Z A recorded khatedar must receive notice before deletion of their revenue entry. https://lawlens.in/stories/limitation-and-claim-validity-are-matters-for-the-arbitrator-not-the-section-11-court-4075cc55b1fd4e00b34e7e71322c3e4c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:24:02.703Z Limitation and claim validity are matters for the arbitrator, not the Section 11 court. https://lawlens.in/stories/contempt-requires-clear-knowing-and-intentional-disobedience-of-a-court-order-446fcee5fe524e34a94b71b38b18858a/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:23:31.139Z Contempt requires clear, knowing and intentional disobedience of a court order. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-implement-the-lok-adalat-compromise-justified-setting-aside-the-decree-and-rest-b11378eb15034ef4998f9bb07e86e002/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:23:00.102Z Failure to implement the Lok Adalat compromise justified setting aside the decree and restoring the suit. https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-upon-the-spouses-voluntary-settlement-82f4b45e753c4caea22eabf268a2258c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:22:44.188Z Matrimonial criminal proceedings may be quashed upon the spouses’ voluntary settlement. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-37-courts-cannot-reappreciate-evidence-beyond-section-34s-limits-4ae88dadff524199ad4a7943be538fcc/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:22:16.340Z Section 37 courts cannot reappreciate evidence beyond Section 34’s limits. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-claimant-under-an-agreement-of-sale-cannot-be-impleaded-in-a-section-18-reference-71495d9dadb44bac9b3a3df27825ae74/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:22:00.828Z A claimant under an agreement of sale cannot be impleaded in a Section 18 reference. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-over-mutation-based-on-a-registered-sale-deed-are-for-adjudication-by-the-compete-c22b3d4e6ac64f2892364a3b3cfc0464/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:20:47.889Z Disputes over mutation based on a registered sale deed are for adjudication by the competent civil court. https://lawlens.in/stories/occupancy-rights-require-proof-of-cultivation-as-a-tenant-on-the-appointed-date-04447bcbf66042949325306b4c720a9b/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:20:39.350Z Occupancy rights require proof of cultivation as a tenant on the appointed date. https://lawlens.in/stories/disputes-over-individual-hakku-patras-should-be-placed-before-the-deputy-commissioner-for-5280aa5c89b74b6d8ae4803351724876/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:20:38.500Z Disputes over individual Hakku Patras should be placed before the Deputy Commissioner for determination. https://lawlens.in/stories/credible-injured-eyewitness-testimony-can-sustain-conviction-despite-minor-inconsistencies-4197f868405b42ddb224ac557e7dc367/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:20:11.138Z Credible injured-eyewitness testimony can sustain conviction despite minor inconsistencies. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-court-may-recall-an-order-obtained-by-suppressing-material-facts-71f998665589422da5ba8cca59211baa/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:18:55.541Z A court may recall an order obtained by suppressing material facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/leave-to-produce-a-photocopy-requires-scrutiny-of-pleadings-relevance-and-the-originals-ev-1b59907af39b453584c3dadce0403640/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:18:43.853Z Leave to produce a photocopy requires scrutiny of pleadings, relevance, and the original’s evidentiary status. https://lawlens.in/stories/revenue-authorities-must-align-land-records-with-a-final-land-tribunal-declaration-of-land-3a8eaf32525449cf9dbed7410c770627/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:18:31.344Z Revenue authorities must align land records with a final Land Tribunal declaration of landlordship. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-authority-must-give-independent-reasons-not-merely-reproduce-the-controlling-e9c06ab58ce1438c9d533332ab301d0d/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:17:08.068Z An appellate authority must give independent reasons, not merely reproduce the controlling authority’s findings. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-must-survey-alleged-stormwater-drain-encroachments-and-decide-representations-2d1ea80f314a477cbf30ac92cb9a8f18/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:16:42.828Z Authorities Must Survey Alleged Stormwater-Drain Encroachments and Decide Representations After Hearing Affected Parties https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-penetration-does-not-preclude-conviction-for-aggravated-sexual-assault-un-af470b7285ff417597a6214c343b805e/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:16:35.716Z Failure to prove penetration does not preclude conviction for aggravated sexual assault under POCSO. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-prove-demand-and-reliable-recovery-defeats-a-corruption-conviction-and-the-sect-2931ea00d7e540f8a9fdf0cfc718c97f/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:16:21.976Z Failure to prove demand and reliable recovery defeats a corruption conviction and the Section 20 presumption. https://lawlens.in/stories/occupancy-rights-granted-to-one-family-member-are-not-partitionable-absent-proof-of-joint-7e1bc241171a449aa56e55b03e5a2804/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:15:20.096Z Occupancy rights granted to one family member are not partitionable absent proof of joint tenancy. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-sudden-unpremeditated-fatal-shot-during-a-quarrel-attracts-exception-4-to-section-300-8f271c32e7054c2982bd515fef94f758/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:15:01.264Z A sudden, unpremeditated fatal shot during a quarrel attracts Exception 4 to Section 300. https://lawlens.in/stories/villagers-lack-locus-standi-to-challenge-occupancy-rights-granted-over-notified-temple-lan-e57cc57c4e1b44d983bb54e711094367/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:14:34.837Z Villagers lack locus standi to challenge occupancy rights granted over notified temple land. https://lawlens.in/stories/karnataka-high-court-grants-bail-in-pocso-case-involving-pregnant-minor-after-families-say-7d08fb959ad74169b28319c9bfaa2de9/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:13:29.125Z Karnataka High Court grants bail in POCSO case involving pregnant minor after families say couple will marry when she turns 18 https://lawlens.in/stories/a-valid-arbitration-clause-and-invocation-warrant-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-under-s-d1d38cc1eebd4fcda8cfb79a854b0dd9/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:11:22.183Z A valid arbitration clause and invocation warrant appointment of a sole arbitrator under Section 11. https://lawlens.in/stories/proceedings-based-on-a-head-constables-incompetent-investigation-must-be-quashed-374c14b84ce747348d8e8af273a44178/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:10:51.172Z Proceedings based on a Head Constable’s incompetent investigation must be quashed. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-associations-general-secretary-cannot-terminate-employees-without-authority-vested-in-i-92cd5ef808ac45d2b07d55cc7e78b593/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:10:49.444Z An association’s General Secretary cannot terminate employees without authority vested in its Board. https://lawlens.in/stories/successful-tenderers-who-fail-to-act-unconditionally-on-letters-of-acceptance-cannot-chall-211407075fb64da58af5c804229326bc/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:10:40.384Z Successful tenderers who fail to act unconditionally on letters of acceptance cannot challenge subsequent tender notifications. https://lawlens.in/stories/gratuity-orders-must-be-enforced-through-the-recovery-mechanism-under-section-8-of-the-pay-c1621575852c49bf94c0fa91f19885cc/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:10:36.075Z Gratuity orders must be enforced through the recovery mechanism under Section 8 of the Payment of Gratuity Act. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-duly-invoked-arbitration-clause-warrants-appointment-of-a-sole-arbitrator-c8ca587f2159412cb09ac7368fef4b6c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:10:20.748Z A duly invoked arbitration clause warrants appointment of a sole arbitrator. https://lawlens.in/stories/ambident-depositors-cannot-keep-flats-transferred-by-the-firm-ahead-of-other-claimants-kar-14b4d7db18bd436988444d99c6436a36/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:08:27.913Z Ambident depositors cannot keep flats transferred by the firm ahead of other claimants, Karnataka High Court rules, upholding attachment of properties https://lawlens.in/stories/acceptance-of-a-section-16-jurisdictional-plea-is-appealable-under-section-37-not-challeng-2fa979b154fc41bba0c89310572eacd5/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:08:19.848Z Acceptance of a Section 16 jurisdictional plea is appealable under Section 37, not challengeable under Section 34. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-employee-cannot-be-terminated-on-undisclosed-evidence-contradicting-an-uncancelled-cast-cc15628511b64d27a5384958c44ed0f2/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:07:51.853Z An employee cannot be terminated on undisclosed evidence contradicting an uncancelled caste certificate. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-serving-on-the-wage-revision-eligibility-date-remain-entitled-to-settlement-bene-46cbf1ec29fe46e28009be30977b68ab/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:07:43.725Z Employees serving on the wage-revision eligibility date remain entitled to settlement benefits after retirement. https://lawlens.in/stories/former-apprentices-challenges-to-recruitment-examinations-fail-under-the-controlling-divis-871ec6de90a74f7b9e9d57c8897a0e1f/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:07:41.581Z Former apprentices’ challenges to recruitment examinations fail under the controlling Division Bench ruling. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-must-pay-interest-on-delayed-retirement-benefits-even-absent-an-express-statutor-b77e4a82b32247d2a25d88eae3c587b9/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:07:40.345Z Employers must pay interest on delayed retirement benefits, even absent an express statutory provision. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-retirement-benefits-attract-6-annual-interest-even-absent-an-express-rule-38c5f2e795a1418eac2b3b39e5372d3f/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:07:36.665Z Delayed retirement benefits attract 6% annual interest, even absent an express rule. https://lawlens.in/stories/delayed-terminal-benefits-attract-6-annual-interest-from-the-employees-death-until-payment-2d8dbaaee3e04fd6b0d4a773538008f7/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:07:33.097Z Delayed terminal benefits attract 6% annual interest from the employee’s death until payment. https://lawlens.in/stories/unexplained-fir-delays-and-the-complainants-uncertain-earliest-account-rendered-eyewitness-b99ab2dbdcf845dbba92ce346a4d5aa7/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:04:25.436Z Unexplained FIR delays and the complainant’s uncertain earliest account rendered eyewitness testimony unreliable. https://lawlens.in/stories/intra-court-appeals-are-not-maintainable-against-orders-passed-under-section-482-crpc-b7966dbe3b3046f5934e5fc86fcfb780/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:04:20.777Z Intra-court appeals are not maintainable against orders passed under Section 482 CrPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/mines-inspector-cannot-adjudicate-mine-accident-violations-through-a-show-cause-notice-cal-c8b7c5db789b41e1b0f7474ce547e471/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:04:17.437Z Mines Inspector cannot adjudicate mine-accident violations through a show-cause notice, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/a-petitioner-alleging-private-rivalry-without-personal-right-infringement-lacks-standing-t-423f6d60f37349239069b1de132302c9/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:04:14.346Z A petitioner alleging private rivalry without personal-right infringement lacks standing to challenge a PDS licence under Article 226. https://lawlens.in/stories/authorities-cannot-withhold-a-retail-outlet-noc-indefinitely-without-a-reasoned-decision-o-8668d720ca9e402380aebcdc237c1538/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:04:10.573Z Authorities Cannot Withhold a Retail-Outlet NOC Indefinitely Without a Reasoned Decision on the Application. https://lawlens.in/stories/bail-granted-where-co-accused-statements-were-the-sole-link-and-trial-was-likely-to-be-del-8b01d63fa1044f2fa1fa9461ee0c7958/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:04:06.963Z Bail granted where co-accused statements were the sole link and trial was likely to be delayed. https://lawlens.in/stories/juveniles-accused-of-heinous-offences-cannot-be-denied-bail-solely-because-of-the-offences-7cd4da5440b74fe78facf190b29a3bbd/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:04:04.048Z Juveniles accused of heinous offences cannot be denied bail solely because of the offence’s gravity, Patna HC rules https://lawlens.in/stories/matrimonial-proceedings-may-be-transferred-to-avoid-multiplicity-and-serve-the-parties-con-5565ee6a5b3d40f3bb4928f6c4547d52/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T14:00:17.299Z Matrimonial proceedings may be transferred to avoid multiplicity and serve the parties’ convenience. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-cannot-adjudicate-disputed-payment-claims-beyond-an-authoritys-verified-assess-6df5701525404d988b59c8c103d9830f/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:59:52.579Z Writ courts cannot adjudicate disputed payment claims beyond an authority’s verified assessment on bills alone. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-acquittal-must-stand-where-the-trial-courts-view-is-a-possible-one-219580c3391b4340845a1ae1fbf1e8c2/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:56:25.727Z An acquittal must stand where the trial court’s view is a possible one. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-industrial-award-based-solely-on-unchallenged-testimony-without-reasoned-evaluation-is-900753a7da4f40c4b8e2b75491a4b0be/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:54:44.412Z An industrial award based solely on unchallenged testimony without reasoned evaluation is unsustainable. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-limitation-based-dismissal-under-section-2a-does-not-bar-an-independent-section-10-1b-d-ee63764617d64e698d3fb13d5c47b0d7/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:53:45.489Z A limitation-based dismissal under Section 2A does not bar an independent Section 10(1B)(d) proceeding. https://lawlens.in/stories/contractual-nonpayment-absent-dishonest-intent-does-not-constitute-cheating-or-criminal-br-b7f559d775b8431598103644d1e4e9d7/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:53:37.274Z Contractual nonpayment absent dishonest intent does not constitute cheating or criminal breach of trust. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-absent-perversity-or-breach-of-natur-cd47951207ce4eb29eafe61047cc121b/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:53:37.250Z Writ courts cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence absent perversity or breach of natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-may-be-quashed-against-an-accused-where-case-materials-disclose-no-ev-9102ac27623744588eec70a22613d582/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:53:21.815Z Criminal proceedings may be quashed against an accused where case materials disclose no evidence implicating her. https://lawlens.in/stories/epf-investment-pattern-surcharge-cannot-be-imposed-on-exempted-establishments-unless-exemp-356e71bf795b487488aa3aeff23564fd/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:52:45.912Z EPF investment-pattern surcharge cannot be imposed on exempted establishments unless exemption conditions are amended, Calcutta High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-courts-cannot-reappreciate-disciplinary-evidence-absent-perversity-or-breach-of-natur-e939c9b8eb0847c992b3df2f67d79e51/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:52:44.984Z Writ courts cannot reappreciate disciplinary evidence absent perversity or breach of natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/school-staff-remain-employees-of-the-society-notwithstanding-facilities-provided-by-a-publ-252ea0e08f7c45b99fc8e5e0de41d7ce/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:52:38.298Z School staff remain employees of the society, notwithstanding facilities provided by a public-sector undertaking. https://lawlens.in/stories/admissible-family-pension-and-retiral-benefits-must-be-released-within-three-months-a3e15d298567404dbcd974d705af6059/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:52:26.475Z Admissible family pension and retiral benefits must be released within three months. https://lawlens.in/stories/participation-in-centralized-recruitment-binds-candidates-to-its-clear-exclusive-jurisdict-84a1162c258147b7b63246ef31d8cb59/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:49:22.726Z Participation in centralized recruitment binds candidates to its clear exclusive-jurisdiction clause. https://lawlens.in/stories/prior-state-service-counts-for-pay-protection-and-pensionary-benefits-upon-appointment-to-e29f49b4d59b42f3b300e17273ec1754/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:49:07.376Z Prior State service counts for pay protection and pensionary benefits upon appointment to Chandigarh Administration. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-are-not-entitled-to-enhanced-dress-allowance-without-establishing-financial-loss-82d7cc63643648989a794fc0758aa3a8/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:48:02.901Z Employees are not entitled to enhanced dress allowance without establishing financial loss or functional parity. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-scrutinize-partition-reports-for-equitable-valuation-even-when-no-objections-w-db7870d988f645549f06c7f5dcec144b/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:48:01.502Z Courts must scrutinize partition reports for equitable valuation, even when no objections were filed. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-married-womans-suicide-within-seven-years-coupled-with-cruelty-permits-a-presumption-of-37193b013ed8447ebf2286771bb69204/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:47:25.085Z A married woman’s suicide within seven years, coupled with cruelty, permits a presumption of abetment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-co-heirs-residence-abroad-does-not-by-itself-defeat-her-claim-to-access-pending-partitio-a873a6bf9c6c4e578f6e16c49690d659/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:47:17.797Z A co-heir’s residence abroad does not, by itself, defeat her claim to access pending partition. https://lawlens.in/stories/10-lakh-criminal-compensation-to-remain-in-interest-bearing-deposit-pending-drivers-appeal-139b571dbdb54731848f92a3840310ce/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:46:14.516Z ₹10 lakh criminal compensation to remain in interest-bearing deposit pending driver’s appeal, Delhi High Court directs in motor accident case https://lawlens.in/stories/unrelated-criminal-antecedents-do-not-bar-bail-absent-prior-offences-under-the-gambling-st-5536c58f7013475fb649dc2e3b9fa890/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:46:07.653Z Unrelated criminal antecedents do not bar bail absent prior offences under the gambling statute. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petitions-become-infructuous-when-petitioners-are-accommodated-and-no-longer-wish-to-848bafb5a72e4571890d647af1816f80/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:45:44.242Z Writ petitions become infructuous when petitioners are accommodated and no longer wish to pursue them. https://lawlens.in/stories/under-the-tamil-nadu-highways-act-the-government-considers-objections-the-enquiry-officer-c5781a55f2664fc39c6227909ab091d5/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:43:58.254Z Under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, the Government considers objections; the enquiry officer need not recommend. https://lawlens.in/stories/successors-cannot-challenge-a-patta-cancellation-their-predecessors-left-unchallenged-for-1944f68d1ac74b73bec784166d3f9cfa/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:43:19.796Z Successors cannot challenge a patta cancellation their predecessors left unchallenged for 27 years. https://lawlens.in/stories/service-rendered-in-an-unaided-post-cannot-count-toward-qualifying-service-for-pensionary-7cbe808cc6b04db0a0ff603b82706aee/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:43:17.439Z Service rendered in an unaided post cannot count toward qualifying service for pensionary benefits. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-body-found-on-railway-tracks-alone-does-not-disprove-accidental-falling-from-a-passenger-dbb407e4977a49b391bc6cfbd05fa63d/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:42:38.208Z A body found on railway tracks alone does not disprove accidental falling from a passenger train. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-complainant-need-not-prove-financial-capacity-absent-a-probable-defence-challenging-it-b82124a3d97d45fcb693db8d7b585e19/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:42:29.379Z A complainant need not prove financial capacity absent a probable defence challenging it. https://lawlens.in/stories/suspension-cannot-be-mechanically-extended-without-a-charge-sheet-or-cogent-recorded-reaso-51fb67bd2d424ccc90d706e8b5093d52/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:42:26.089Z Suspension cannot be mechanically extended without a charge-sheet or cogent, recorded reasons. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-passengers-fall-is-an-untoward-incident-absent-evidence-of-intentional-self-inflicted-in-978ba80e4ddb4383877e8cf5c34d46df/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:40:16.324Z A passenger’s fall is an untoward incident absent evidence of intentional self-inflicted injury. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-113b-presumption-requires-proof-beyond-reasonable-doubt-of-its-foundational-facts-f9dd488a87a35bb0a96133f6e0b8a5c4/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:40:12.992Z Section 113B presumption requires proof beyond reasonable doubt of its foundational facts. https://lawlens.in/stories/accused-must-be-heard-before-delay-is-condoned-in-cheque-bounce-complaints-allahabad-high-910f7e0cdf0a52149a3a1a9335dc5048/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:40:08.054Z Accused must be heard before delay is condoned in cheque-bounce complaints, Allahabad High Court rules https://lawlens.in/stories/inconsistent-accounts-do-not-defeat-a-motor-accident-claim-when-injury-in-the-accident-is-6da32b900df249d3bac647b61ae1bed3/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:39:02.922Z Inconsistent accounts do not defeat a motor accident claim when injury in the accident is proved on probabilities. https://lawlens.in/stories/calcutta-high-court-restrains-finorchem-from-making-4-adpa-finding-its-process-prima-facie-1942633cd5124fd6ab9d551a34c6bde1/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:39:00.254Z Calcutta High Court restrains Finorchem from making 4-ADPA, finding its process prima facie similar to NOCIL’s patented method https://lawlens.in/stories/finding-that-a-17-year-old-voluntarily-left-home-to-be-with-her-boyfriend-gujarat-hc-quash-a1cdc9cafc79496c9fd150c11170ec27/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:38:57.234Z Finding that a 17-year-old voluntarily left home to be with her boyfriend, Gujarat HC quashes kidnapping and POCSO case https://lawlens.in/stories/a-leg-amputation-rendered-the-mechanical-engineer-100-functionally-disabled-for-earning-ca-88cd58239bc4496abfa54c2e64d91ee1/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:38:53.956Z A leg amputation rendered the mechanical engineer 100% functionally disabled for earning-capacity assessment. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-drivers-leg-amputation-causing-total-occupational-incapacity-warrants-compensation-for-1-68b6af4ae9874be9a87226615c3e2b18/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:36:29.100Z A driver’s leg amputation causing total occupational incapacity warrants compensation for 100% future earning loss. https://lawlens.in/stories/ownership-claims-to-lal-dora-land-based-on-possession-require-proof-of-continuous-possessi-0a5da67ad0d749d99d88dbd9aa57a125/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:35:58.426Z Ownership claims to Lal Dora land based on possession require proof of continuous possession. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-consider-a-duly-filed-adjournment-request-vitiates-assessment-for-breach-of-nat-e87affac809a4baa83f6e67267e01fa7/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:35:21.791Z Failure to consider a duly filed adjournment request vitiates assessment for breach of natural justice. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-29a-f4bfca831ed2452f915929fb398c2f14/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:35:19.035Z Section 29A https://lawlens.in/stories/rejection-of-a-section-16-jurisdictional-plea-can-be-challenged-only-with-the-final-award-712db0e47b0f42479b3e1a373f697118/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:35:15.448Z Rejection of a Section 16 jurisdictional plea can be challenged only with the final award. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-prima-facie-case-at-the-investigations-nascent-stage-warrants-refusing-to-quash-the-fir-dca6679f805b4322931ed2732d3685ba/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:35:11.899Z A prima facie case at the investigation’s nascent stage warrants refusing to quash the FIR. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-transporter-cannot-detain-a-customers-goods-over-a-contractors-unpaid-dues-madras-hc-rul-0eb3db71a004432183299627778f7997/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:35:08.530Z A transporter cannot detain a customer’s goods over a contractor’s unpaid dues, Madras HC rules, allowing criminal investigation to continue https://lawlens.in/stories/a-descriptive-reference-to-a-shop-does-not-limit-an-express-bequest-of-the-entire-property-d29205144e5f4351b6d8ad5fa2d1e695/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:35:04.843Z A descriptive reference to a shop does not limit an express bequest of the entire property. https://lawlens.in/stories/employers-must-pay-statutory-10-interest-on-gratuity-withheld-beyond-its-due-date-bc971539416249679eb4f6a73aedef93/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:31:45.702Z Employers must pay statutory 10% interest on gratuity withheld beyond its due date. https://lawlens.in/stories/criminal-proceedings-quashed-where-the-mortgaged-tractor-remained-with-its-owners-and-the-c166533bf90c4e61848a82112d0c8e46/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:30:34.796Z Criminal proceedings quashed where the mortgaged tractor remained with its owners and the bank loan was fully repaid. https://lawlens.in/stories/gangster-act-proceedings-cannot-continue-where-the-sole-predicate-cases-have-ended-in-acqu-3792ce3c04ad49718c17f2e9fa40af49/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:29:45.324Z Gangster Act proceedings cannot continue where the sole predicate cases have ended in acquittal. https://lawlens.in/stories/uttarakhand-hc-halts-group-c-recruitment-until-newly-recognised-spinal-disabilities-are-in-e6e62de49bb64548a65272d92cc4cfa7/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:29:42.288Z Uttarakhand HC halts Group C recruitment until newly recognised spinal disabilities are included in reservation provisions https://lawlens.in/stories/concurrent-findings-of-guilt-warrant-no-revisional-interference-absent-perversity-or-legal-6c4ed385fa164c579041b02e92105036/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:29:39.446Z Concurrent findings of guilt warrant no revisional interference absent perversity or legal error. https://lawlens.in/stories/an-appellate-authority-must-allow-an-employee-to-seek-condonation-before-rejecting-a-delay-7b9111002e754262b14c0cc2a92dafd2/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:28:21.221Z An appellate authority must allow an employee to seek condonation before rejecting a delayed appeal. https://lawlens.in/stories/qualified-admissions-and-triable-disputes-do-not-warrant-judgment-under-order-xii-rule-6-c-51eb1bd3d9884d078661ecac11ea5516/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:28:19.007Z Qualified admissions and triable disputes do not warrant judgment under Order XII Rule 6 CPC. https://lawlens.in/stories/failure-to-disclose-known-fire-damage-warrants-refund-of-auction-consideration-with-intere-7442afe5f57a4a42a07512ca7e417f79/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:27:50.125Z Failure to disclose known fire damage warrants refund of auction consideration with interest. https://lawlens.in/stories/tasmac-must-confer-permanent-status-on-employees-completing-the-statutory-continuous-servi-70d9e2790b7f4cf4b7c256e1608fea9d/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:27:47.992Z TASMAC must confer permanent status on employees completing the statutory continuous-service period. https://lawlens.in/stories/employees-completing-the-statutory-continuous-service-period-are-entitled-to-permanent-sta-2b41d78eec614f7ba94a8cb72760b99d/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:27:46.392Z Employees completing the statutory continuous-service period are entitled to permanent status. https://lawlens.in/stories/tasmac-must-grant-permanent-status-to-employees-completing-the-statutory-continuous-servic-967b1940f00c4b69b7950f239c19f2eb/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:27:44.811Z TASMAC Must Grant Permanent Status to Employees Completing the Statutory Continuous-Service Period https://lawlens.in/stories/vague-administrative-workload-excuses-do-not-constitute-sufficient-cause-to-condone-re-pre-06f90186178a4bd996dfd3cff07eeab4/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:27:43.316Z Vague administrative workload excuses do not constitute sufficient cause to condone re-presentation delay. https://lawlens.in/stories/writ-petition-withdrawn-with-liberty-to-file-a-fresh-petition-5eebea79c55c4234ae8f8d1873113a4a/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:27:41.574Z Writ petition withdrawn with liberty to file a fresh petition. https://lawlens.in/stories/courts-must-defer-to-the-tendering-authoritys-reasonable-interpretation-of-qualification-c-c465843b37684df59c7b5cc81009d3c6/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:27:40.002Z Courts must defer to the tendering authority’s reasonable interpretation of qualification criteria absent patent absurdity. https://lawlens.in/stories/bank-fraud-classification-stands-absent-arbitrariness-or-illegality-in-the-decision-making-3662ff7e7c564c79ad4af36fa7affc18/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:27:38.523Z Bank fraud classification stands absent arbitrariness or illegality in the decision-making process. https://lawlens.in/stories/the-supreme-court-will-not-determine-disputed-facts-under-article-136-while-first-appeals-f30a826b7eb1461ebbf12d70da52f87d/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:27:35.253Z The Supreme Court will not determine disputed facts under Article 136 while first appeals remain pending. https://lawlens.in/stories/only-disputed-cyber-fraud-amounts-may-remain-secured-the-bank-account-must-otherwise-be-un-b02116c183d749c4863335a2e0a71020/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:22:51.174Z Only disputed cyber-fraud amounts may remain secured; the bank account must otherwise be unfrozen. https://lawlens.in/stories/diversion-of-pasture-land-for-a-public-hospital-is-lawful-when-equivalent-pasture-land-is-276e5c347bf4493a92ee037e311afd3c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:22:48.085Z Diversion of pasture land for a public hospital is lawful when equivalent pasture land is reserved. https://lawlens.in/stories/eligibility-for-public-appointment-is-governed-by-the-rules-in-force-at-appointment-ac9385e0e85a4b7393a2f35dac66caf4/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:22:44.091Z Eligibility for public appointment is governed by the rules in force at appointment. https://lawlens.in/stories/suspension-of-a-life-sentence-requires-exceptional-circumstances-not-merely-a-possible-alt-0346ce56bb8b46569f5fd6ab14f9698c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:19:11.775Z Suspension of a life sentence requires exceptional circumstances, not merely a possible alternative evidentiary inference. https://lawlens.in/stories/section-106-cannot-replace-proof-of-a-complete-circumstantial-chain-by-the-prosecution-3e6c0fbaa98a5329a855b419f6f8071c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:19:08.981Z Section 106 Cannot Replace Proof of a Complete Circumstantial Chain by the Prosecution https://lawlens.in/stories/an-unsuccessful-amicable-settlement-attempt-satisfies-a-pre-arbitration-requirement-to-res-f8fefe116b9a4bb79951edddbef77e89/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:17:46.858Z An unsuccessful amicable-settlement attempt satisfies a pre-arbitration requirement to resolve disputes amicably. https://lawlens.in/stories/claims-arising-from-partnership-rights-remain-arbitrable-despite-the-parties-familial-rela-d375e6b8762c4820a2aae9d85b413928/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:17:43.939Z Claims arising from partnership rights remain arbitrable despite the parties’ familial relationship. https://lawlens.in/stories/executed-customer-terms-and-acted-upon-invoices-establish-an-arbitration-agreement-coverin-23d31538eebf4568bd90f3f545268b9c/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:17:39.130Z Executed customer terms and acted-upon invoices establish an arbitration agreement covering payment disputes. https://lawlens.in/stories/withdrawn-arbitrations-with-liberty-do-not-bar-a-fresh-section-11-application-08eb654ba7ee494881a3ff2beeb556c4/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:17:35.896Z Withdrawn arbitrations with liberty do not bar a fresh Section 11 application. https://lawlens.in/stories/a-31-day-response-period-satisfied-natural-justice-requirements-for-fraud-classification-w-124ca1bf686140509667d68eaecaa90b/ LawLens en 2026-10-07T13:17:32.795Z A 31-day response period satisfied natural-justice requirements for fraud classification where borrowers filed no reply.