Does Reassignment Within the Same Tahsil Constitute a Transfer? Chhattisgarh High Court Upholds Administrative Power to Change Patwari Halka Numbers Without Attracting Transfer Law

The Chhattisgarh High Court clarifies that reassigning a government employee’s charge within the same Tahsil—such as changing a Patwari’s Halka

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Does Rule 351-A of the Civil Services Regulations Permit Post-Retirement Disciplinary Proceedings and Recovery Orders Based on Departmental Losses?

The court affirms that, following prior Board sanction, disciplinary inquiry and recovery orders under Rule 351-A can be lawfully initiated

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September 10, 2025 | Allahabad High Court

Can a High Court Review Its Own Order for Alleged Violations of Section 13(8) SARFAESI Act in Auction Sale Proceedings?

The High Court of Chhattisgarh has reaffirmed that review jurisdiction under Article 226 is limited to clear errors apparent on

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Dependent Claim Compassionate Appointment When Another Family Member Is Already in Government Service? High Court Reaffirms Strict Interpretation of Policy Clause 6A

The High Court of Chhattisgarh unequivocally upholds the policy barring compassionate appointments to any dependent when another family member is

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Complainant in a Cheque Dishonour Case Under Section 138 of the NI Act File a Victim’s Appeal Against Acquittal Under Section 413 of BNSS, 2023?

The court confirms that, following the Supreme Court’s decision in *M/s. Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran*, complainants in Section 138

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can a Writ Petition Be Entertained to Quash a Notice Requiring Production of Documents During a Criminal Investigation When No Coercive Action Is Indicated? – Precedent Affirmed by Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court reiterates that mere issuance of a notice calling for documents from individuals not named in the

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Can Compassionate Appointment Be Claimed Decades After An Employee’s Death? Chhattisgarh High Court Affirms Strict Adherence to Limitation Periods

The Chhattisgarh High Court reiterates that compassionate appointment is intended solely as immediate relief for dependents in distress and cannot

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

Is Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 Barred When an Equally Efficacious Remedy Exists Before the Debts Recovery Tribunal?

High Court reiterates that writ petitions are not maintainable where petitioners have an alternative and equally efficacious remedy before the

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September 10, 2025 | High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Whether Delay Alone Bars Amendment of Written Statement and Framing of Additional Issues Under CPC — Existing Principles Reaffirmed as Binding Authority

The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed that applications for amendment of written statement (Order 6 Rule 17 CPC) and for

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

During COVID-19, Must Physical Presence Be Mandated for Teachers to Receive Salary—Where Government Orders Permit Online Working? (Binding, Precedential Clarification for Public Employment Law)

The Chhattisgarh High Court reaffirmed that, during periods where government orders relax the requirement of physical attendance for teachers owing

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September 10, 2025 | High Court Of Chhattisgarh

To What Extent Can the High Court Interfere with Factual Findings of a Foreigners Tribunal in Citizenship Determination?

The Gauhati High Court has clarified that while exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, a writ court will

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September 10, 2025 | Gauhati High Court

Does “Preference” for Local Candidates in Appointment to Public Posts Override Superior Merit? Gauhati High Court Affirms Preference Applies Only When Candidates Are Equal

The Gauhati High Court has clarified that, in competitive public appointments, a “preference” clause for local candidates (such as residents

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September 10, 2025 | Gauhati High Court