Premanand Maharaj Ji
Should I always tell the truth, or is a lie ever allowed?
Avoid lying as far as you can
In daily life do not lie as far as possible. What needs to be seen is whether a lie is saving someone's life, doing someone good or sparing someone great sorrow.
In daily dealings too, as far as possible we should not lie. But we have to see whether a lie is saving someone's life.