When Dealing With Matters Of Concealment, Courts Ought To Juxtapose The Nature Of Concealment With The Nature And Terms Of Recruitment: Rajasthan HC

A single judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court comprising of Justice Sameer Jain while deciding a Civil Writ Petition in the case of Nand Kishore Meena vs General Manager, Disciplinary Officer, Oriental Bank of Commerce has held that while dealing with matters of concealment, the courts ought to juxtapose the nature of concealment on part of the applicant with the nature and terms of...

Retiral Benefits Cannot Be Withheld Because Of Proceedings Which Do Not Relate To Official Duties: Rajasthan HC

A single judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court comprising of Justice Ganesh Ram Meena while deciding a Civil Writ Petition (“CWP”) in the case of Mahesh Chandra Soni vs State of Rajasthan and Ors. has held that retiral benefits cannot be withheld because of proceedings which do not relate to official duties like family disputes. Background FactsMahesh Chandra Soni (“Petitioner”)...

Compassionate Appointment | Daughter-In-Law Supposed To Be Treated Like Daughter In India, Integral Part Of Family: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has granted compassionate appointment to daughter-in-law as the son of the deceased was suffering from 75% disability. The Court held that daughter-in-law is an integral part of the family and is supposed to be treated like a daughter.The bench comprising of Justice Vivek Kumar Birla and Justice Donadi Ramesh held,“As per the custom of Indian Society, daughter-in-law...

Employee Erroneously Given Benefit Of Scheduled Tribe Quota Can't Be Terminated In Absence Of Any Misrepresentation On His Part: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has upheld the quashing of termination of an employee after he had an unblemished service record of 30 years. Petitioner was appointed in the Schedule Tribe category against posts of Assistant Deputy Controller, Junior Scale in 1990. Thereafter, he was promoted on the post of Assistant Deputy Controller, Senior Scale and was eventually promoted on the post...

Period Of Service In Undivided Uttar Pradesh Liable To Be Counted As Continuity Of Service For Pension: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has held that the period of service in Government Polytechnic, Sri Nagar, Garhwal in the undivided State of Uttar Pradesh before its division in 1997 must be counted as continuity in service for the purpose of computation retiral benefits, especially pension.Initially, the petitioner was appointed as 'Auto/Motor Mechanic' at Government Polytechnic, Sri Nagar,...

SSB Recruitment | Judicial Review Of Medical Board's Opinion Limited, Doesn't Involve Recognition Of Candidate's Right To Undergo Operation: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has held that the scope of judicial review in rejection of a candidature based on medical condition found during medical examination is limited. The Court held that unless the medical board or the department has violated any guidelines issued for conduction the examination, interference by Court is not justified.The bench comprising of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra...