Authorities Cannot Rely Solely On Web Portals For Recruitment Notices When Prior Physical Notice Is Mandatory: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that where a State Government circular mandates that candidates be informed of the date of document verification through Registered Post at least twenty days in advance, the authorities cannot rely solely on uploading information on a web portal. The Court observed that failure to follow the prescribed mode of communication renders the action arbitrary...

Private School Employee's Suspension Automatically Ends If DOE Approval Isn't Received Within 15 Days: Delhi High Court Full Bench

A Full Bench of the Delhi High Court has held that suspension of an employee of a recognised private school automatically lapses if the Director of Education (DOE) does not approve it within 15 days. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 635]“Any later order of approval passed by the Director of Education would not revive the said suspension,” the Full Bench comprising Justices C. Hari Shankar, Om...

Writ Maintainable Against Minority Aided School Where Breach Of Statutory Service Safeguards Is Alleged: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has held that a writ petition is maintainable against a minority aided school where an employee alleges violation of statutory provisions governing service conditions. The Court observed that where breach of a statutory provision by a body discharging a public function or public duty is complained of, the dispute does not fall within the realm of a purely private...

Job Aspirants Can't Insist On Retention Of Faculty Posts: Andhra Pradesh High Court Upholds GO Reducing Posts At Sri Venkateswara University

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that candidates seeking appointment as Assistant Professors at Sri Venkateswara University–a state institution, have no vested right to insist upon the creation or retention of teaching posts to facilitate their participation in recruitment. [2026 LiveLaw (Tel) 114]In doing so the court upheld the State's faculty rationalisation exercise in...

Discharging Duties Of Higher Post Doesn't Entitle Employee To Higher Pay Without Formal Appointment: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that an employee cannot claim the salary and emoluments of a higher post merely because she allegedly performed duties associated with that post, in the absence of a formal appointment. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 624]A Division Bench of Justices C. Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla observed, “even if a person holding a particular post is made, by her or his employer,...

Bihar Agricultural University Statutes Operate Prospectively, Can't Convert 2011 Direct Recruitment Into Tenure Appointment: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has held that the Bihar Agricultural University Statutes, 2010, notified in 2017, cannot be applied retrospectively to convert a substantive appointment made through direct recruitment in 2011 into a tenure appointment. The Court observed that unless a statute expressly or by necessary implication provides for retrospective operation, it is presumed to operate...

'Disrespectful': Rajasthan High Court Orders Suspension Of Tehsildar, Patwari For Failing To Remove Encroachments Despite Judicial Orders

Rajasthan High Court has directed the Revenue Secretary to initiate departmental proceedings against the Tehsildar and Patwari of Khedli village in Karauli district, who failed to remove illegal encroachments despite multiple orders by the Court in that regard, and did not furnish explanation towards such inaction. The officials have been directed to remain suspended till the conclusion of...

Subsequent Omission Of "Two-Child" Eligibility Rule Does Not Invalidate Terminations Made While Rule Was In Force: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that the subsequent omission of Rule 6(6) of the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (General Conditions of Service) Rules, 1961, which disqualified a person having more than two living children from appointment, does not invalidate termination orders validly passed while the rule was in force. The Court observed that unless an amendment or omission is expressly or...

Disciplinary Authority Must Exercise Independent Judgment, Not Act Under Dictates Of Other Authorities: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has upheld a Single Judge's decision setting aside the removal of a Punjab National Bank employee from service, holding that a disciplinary authority vested with statutory discretion must exercise its powers independently and not under the dictates of another authority. The Court observed that where the disciplinary authority fails to independently apply its mind...

January 1 To Be Approved Service Date For Delhi, Andaman Civil & Police Service Officers Till Fresh Rules Are Framed: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has directed that until fresh rules are framed, January 01 following the year of examination will be treated as the crucial date for determining “approved service” of officers belonging to the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS) and Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS). [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 601]A division bench comprising...

Tattoos Not Completely Barred In Armed Police Forces, But Must Conform To Prescribed Norms: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has observed that there is no absolute prohibition on tattoos in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), but the candidates must ensure that such tattoos conform to prescribed standards regarding their content, location and size. [2026 LiveLaw (Del) 600]A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Amit Mahajan made the observation while dismissing...

Judicial Officer Can't Be Denied Promotion Based On Complaint Which Did Not Lead To Any Disciplinary Action: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that mere deferment of an employee's promotion on the basis of a complaint, which did not culminate in any departmental enquiry, disciplinary proceedings or adverse finding, cannot permanently operate to the employee's detriment by denying consequential seniority and promotional benefits. The Court observed that once the employee was subsequently found fit...