Can Recruitment Eligibility Criteria Be Amended After Advertisement? Gauhati High Court Clarifies When “Changing Rules Midway” Applies

The Gauhati High Court has clarified that amending eligibility criteria for recruitment via an addendum—after an initial advertisement that did not start the application process—does not amount to “changing the rules of the game midway.” The judgment upholds existing Supreme Court precedent, affirms the primacy of the extant rules at the commencement of the application […]

Can Decision-Makers in University Inquiry Committees Also Be Members of the Board of Management? Gauhati High Court Clarifies Application of Nemo Judex in Causa Sua to Selection Review Proceedings

The Gauhati High Court: Reaffirms that the principle of Nemo Judex in Causa Sua applies to university inquiry committees, nullifying selections and re-inquiries that allow Board of Management members to act in investigative, reporting, and adjudicatory roles. This judgment is binding on subordinate courts in Assam and holds persuasive value elsewhere for cases involving bias […]

Does Financial Upgradation under MACPS Ignore Prior Promotions or ACP Benefits Not Due to Merger of Posts? Gauhati High Court Upholds Delineation Rule

The Gauhati High Court has clarified that under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS), prior promotions or financial upgradations (ACP) that result in higher grade pay—not due to merger of pay scales—cannot be ignored when granting subsequent MACP benefits. The Court thereby narrows the interpretation and sets binding precedent within its jurisdiction.   Summary […]