The Bombay High Court clarifies that a subsequent civil suit filed on a different cause of action, though related to some common property, cannot be stayed under Section 10 of the CPC merely because the parties are the same; instead, such suits may be clubbed and tried together. This judgment affirms established principles and provides […]
The Madras High Court has clarified that Vocational Instructors are not entitled to benefits under Additional Fitment Table 15 unless there is an elevation from one pay band to another, strictly adhering to policy set forth in the government orders and rejecting linkage with Rule 4(1)(iii) of the Tamil Nadu Revised Scale of Pay Rules, […]
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that withdrawal and reassignment of Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) powers in educational institutions, based on updated seniority lists, is legally valid. The decision upholds existing precedent and is binding on subordinate courts within the jurisdiction, underscoring the primacy of accurate seniority for such administrative powers in the […]
The court clarified that every application forwarded under the relevant government scheme must be considered afresh by the Empowered Committee, strictly within the parameters of the governing policy and within a specified time frame. This judgment follows and applies the ratio of a binding earlier judgment, reaffirming settled law and ensuring time-bound adjudication at the […]
The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirms the applicability of the Revised Pay Rules, 2022 to employees regularized after the rules’ promulgation, holding that denial of such benefits is discriminatory; follows and clarifies its prior decision in Mohit Sharma v. State of H.P., confirming binding authority for similarly placed employees in Himachal Pradesh. Summary Category […]
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that once a government notification regarding pension revision is formally adopted by a PSU and admitted as due, implementation cannot be delayed citing financial crunch. The decision directs time-bound compliance, reinforces beneficiaries’ entitlement, and is binding precedent for all similar claims within the jurisdiction. Summary Category Data […]
A single-judge bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court has clarified that the delegation of Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) powers in government schools may be validly based on finalized seniority lists. The judgment upholds departmental discretion to rescind such delegation from a junior in favour of a senior, so long as the underlying seniority […]
The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirms that all individual applications forwarded during the currency of a notified government scheme must be considered afresh by the Empowered Committee under the scheme’s policy, regardless of prior delay or non-consideration. This judgment follows and reiterates the precedent set in an earlier Division Bench decision, cementing the legal position […]
The Himachal Pradesh High Court reaffirms that once contractual employees are regularized, they are entitled to benefits under the Revised Pay Rules, 2022, post-regularization—even if their regular appointment occurs after the rules’ notification date. This decision upholds the precedent set in Mohit Sharma v. State of H.P., ensuring no discriminatory pay practices among regular employees […]
The Himachal Pradesh High Court affirms that, where a PSU (HRTC) admits and adopts State Government pension revision through a Board resolution, affected employees are entitled to arrears and revised pension as a legal right; delayed implementation due to “financial crunch” does not negate this entitlement. This judgment upholds existing principles, reinforcing enforceability of such […]
The High Court of Jharkhand reaffirms a restrictive approach in bail matters involving allegations of participation by in-laws in abetment or cruelty leading to death by suicide, refusing bail where direct and circumstantial evidence support prosecution. The judgment upholds existing precedent and constitutes binding authority for similar cases handled by courts within Jharkhand, especially under […]
Orissa High Court holds that administrative decisions refusing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) are subject to judicial review where no public interest is prejudiced, especially if the officer undertakes to rejoin post-fellowship. Existing internal policies denying NOC for MCA/NMC approved fellowships were quashed. The ruling affirms the primacy of individual rights vis-à-vis blanket administrative prohibitions and […]