Technical Breaks Given To Temporary Employees Is No Ground To Deny Maternity Leave Benefits: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (December 16) held that a woman working on temporary basis on daily wages is entitled to the benefits of maternity leave and she cannot be denied the same on the ground that she is given 'technical break' of 1 or 2 days after completing 120 days in a year.A division bench of Justices Makarand Karnik and Ajit Kadethankar, sitting at the circuit seat at...

Calcutta High Court Quashes Regularisation Of 313 Volunteer Teachers Under Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, Calls Appointments Illegal

The Calcutta High Court has set aside and quashed the regularisation and state approval of 313 volunteer teachers appointed under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), holding that their appointments were illegal.Justice Biswajit Basu observed that the state failed to justify the recruitment process and that the approvals given could not withstand judicial scrutiny.The issue...

'Fought For Justice, Got Justice, Then Lost Justice': J&K&L High Court Restores Seniority Of 1979 Police Recruits After Nearly Four Decades

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has allowed a long-pending Letters Patent Appeal filed by a batch of 1979 direct recruit Sub Inspectors of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, sharply criticising the manner in which binding judicial verdicts were repeatedly diluted through subsequent litigation and administrative actions.A Division Bench of Justices Rajnesh Oswal and Rahul Bharti set...

New Circular On Appointing Public Prosecutors Ignores Consultation Process Under S.18 BNSS: Amicus Tells Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court was informed on Wednesday (17 December) that the circular issued regarding guidelines for the appointment of Public Prosecutors is not in accordance with the directions issued in Suo Motu v. State of Kerala and Others.A Division Bench led by Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar, earlier this year in a suo motu proceedings initiated by the High Court had held that the process...

Service Tax | Extended Limitation Cannot Be Invoked Without Mens Rea, Deliberate Intent To Evade Duty To Be Proven: CESTAT Chandigarh

The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set aside a service tax demand of ₹18.95 crore raised against the assessee, KEC International, holding that the Department wrongly invoked the extended period of limitation without establishing any intent to evade tax . A Bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. S.S. Garg (Judicial Member) and Hon'ble Mr....

Judicial Officers May Err Sometimes, But Shouldn't Pass Inconsistent Orders: Karnataka High Court

While setting aside an order passed by the trial court staying proceedings in a suit filed for recovery of money, the Karnataka High Court held that while a judicial officer may err and pass illegal orders, he should not pass inconsistent orders which would undermine the faith of the general public in the institution.Justice S Vishwajith Shetty said, “The courts while rendering judgments...

New Heartbeat Of Work: Leading With Humanity In A Technology Driven World

The twenty first century workplace is standing at a remarkable turning point. On one side we see an explosion of new technologies from artificial intelligence to automation and smart digital tools. On the other side we see a growing awareness that the true engine of every organization is still people, their feelings, their creativity and their need for meaning. As tools change how work is done, leaders must rethink why work is done and most importantly how people feel while doing it. The future...

Deputy Registrar Vacancy At Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi

Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi invites application for the post of Deputy Registrar on deputation basis.Name of the Post: Deputy Registrar No. of Post: 01 (One) Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level - 11 (Rs 67700-208700) Essential Qualification and Experience • Deputation (Including Short Term Contract): Officers of the Central Government or State Government or Supreme Court or High Court or District Courts or Statutory/Autonomous bodies having pensionary benefits: (a) (i) holding...

Delhi High Court Asks Centre To Issue Guidelines For Engagement Of Govt Counsel Within Three Months

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted three months time to the Union Government for issuing guidelines for engagement of counsels to represent its various departments. A division bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela was dealing with a PIL filed by one Vishal Sharma. Sharma challenged the recent empanelment of counsels to represent the Central...

Centre For Law And Development, NUALS Releases Trial Proposition For NTAC 2026

The Centre for Law and Development at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies has announced the Trial Proposition for the II Edition of the National Trial Advocacy CompetitionAbout CLD:The Centre for Law and Development at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, is dedicated to advancing legal developments in our nation. Committed to policy formulation and socio-legal research, the Centre addresses key developmental issues and public welfare need while meeting...

Commission Earned On Sale Of Agricultural Produce Attracts Service Tax Under 'Business Auxiliary Service': CESTAT Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) confirmed demand of service tax on commission earned on account of sale of agricultural produce, Indian Raw Cotton under the head 'Business Auxiliary Service'. The CESTAT upheld order by the lower authority fastening service tax liability of ₹71.75 lakhs and ₹90.56 lakhs for the periods 2010-11...

FIR Registered Against Unknown Persons: Punjab Govt Tells High Court Over Alleged Assault On Lawyer By Haryana Police

The Punjab Government submitted today before the Punjab & Haryana High Court that an FIR has been registered against unknown persons in a case where Haryana Police allegedly assaulted a lawyer in Punjab.The High Court on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the alleged assault on an advocate, Amit, by Haryana Police personnel in plainclothes in Chandigarh neighbouring Nayagaon, Punjab...