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CAPF Officers Can't Seek Posting Based On Parents' Illness; Authorities Expected To Be Alive To Hardships: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has said that the policy of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) at present does not contain a provision which could constitute a basis for an officer to choose a place of posting on the grounds that the parents are unwell. A division bench comprising Justice C Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla has asked the authorities to be alive to the difficulties faced by...
Dependent Can't Be Denied Family Pension Merely Because Employee's Appointment Letter Said "Purely Temporary Basis": Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court has granted relief in a petition seeking family pension and other post-retirement benefits, filed after 24 years of the death of the petitioner's husband, opining that the question of limitation or delay could not be raised by the State to deny legitimate benefits to a government servant or his/her dependents.Further, the bench of Justice Anand Sharma held that in...
Supreme Court Grants Relief To Tribal Woman Denied Job For One-Day Delay In Medical Test
The Supreme Court has granted relief to a Scheduled Tribe candidate whose selection for a government post was cancelled merely because she reported one day late for the medical examination, despite having cleared the preliminary, mains, and interview stages. The candidate appeared for the medical test the 'next day' after the entire interview process, while the Jhakhand Public...
Judicial Process Can't Be Used To Extort Money From Those Undertaking Unauthorised Constructions: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the judicial process cannot be used to extort money from those undertaking unauthorised constructions. Justice Mini Pushkarna said that various petitions have been filed against unauthorized constructions with the sole motive to extort money. “The process of this Court is solemn, which is to be resorted to, only for the purposes of seeking justice before...
DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor Vacancy At Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna invites online application for the post of DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor under SPRIHA Scheme at CNLU, Patna.Name of the Post: DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor No. of Post: 01 (One) Remuneration: Rs. 1.5 Lakh per month (consolidated) Essential Qualification and Experience • Has served as, or meets the eligibility criteria for serving as, a Professor or an Associate Professor as prescribed by the UGC; and possesses sufficient teaching and research experience...
JEE (Main) 2025: Delhi High Court Imposes ₹60K Cost On Candidates Alleging Irregularities In Exam For Failing To Establish Bona Fides
The Delhi High Court imposed Rs. 30,000 costs each on two candidates alleging irregularities in the conduct of JEE (Main), 2025, observing that they failed to successfully establish their bona fides to prove their case.Having regard to the 'abundant efforts' dispensed by several government agencies to scrutinize allegations of the candidates and authenticity of their claims, Justice Vikas...
Employee Need Not Deposit Retrenchment Compensation As Pre-Condition To Challenge Termination: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has held that an employee cannot be compelled to deposit the amount of retrenchment compensation as a condition for challenging his retrenchment. The Court observed that retrenchment compensation under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, is a statutory right of the employee and is intended to provide subsistence during unemployment. Making its deposit...
Madras High Court Calls For Action Against District Judge After Vigilance Inquiry Confirms Misuse Of Powers
The Madras High Court has ordered for an inquiry report into a judicial officer to be placed before the High Court's Vigilance Committee after it revealed that the judge had misused his powers to settle personal scores.An enquiry by the Registrar (Vigilance), upon the orders of the Madras High Court, had confirmed the allegations against the Principal District and Sessions...