Supreme Court Upholds Penalty for Sexual Harassment: Union of India vs. Dilip Paul (2023) INSC 975 LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a disciplinary committee can consider a second complaint in a sexual harassment case and whether the committee can question witnesses during the inquiry. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Sexual Harassment Case Name: Union of India and Others […]
Supreme Court directs fresh review for women officers’ promotions: Nitisha vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Implementation of Permanent Commission for women officers and their subsequent promotion. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Nitisha and Others vs. Union of India and Others. [Judgment Date]: 3 November 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 3 November
Supreme Court Upholds Cut-off Date for Ex-Servicemen Status in Village Development Officer Recruitment: Sudhir Singh vs State of UP (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether individuals employed in the Armed Forces on the last date for application submission can be considered as Ex-Servicemen for recruitment purposes. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Sudhir Singh and Others vs.
Supreme Court Upholds Seniority Based on Quota System in Engineering Promotions Date of the Judgment: 30 October 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 962 Judges: Hima Kohli, J., Rajesh Bindal, J. (authored the judgment) Can a seniority list be challenged after a long delay, especially when it impacts promotional prospects? The Supreme Court addressed this question in
Supreme Court Upholds Rejection of Constable Appointment for Non-Disclosure of Criminal Case: Director General of Police vs. J. Raghunees (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether non-disclosure of involvement in a criminal case, even if acquitted, can disqualify a candidate from employment in a disciplined force. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The Director General of Police, Tamil
Supreme Court directs TANGEDCO to Accommodate Colorblind Engineer: Mohamed Ibrahim vs. TANGEDCO (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a person with mild color vision deficiency can be denied employment despite being qualified for the position. CASE TYPE: Service Law/Disability Rights Case Name: Mohamed Ibrahim vs. The Chairman & Managing Director & Ors. [Judgment Date]: October 16, 2023
Supreme Court Quashes Arbitrary Selection Process for Physical Training Instructors: Nutan Kumari vs. B.R.A. Bihar University (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a selection process for public employment can be deemed arbitrary and illegal due to inconsistent marking and undisclosed criteria. CASE TYPE: Service Law – Public Employment Case Name: Nutan Kumari vs. B.R.A. Bihar University and
Supreme Court Clarifies Disciplinary Proceedings Against Retired Bank Employees: UCO Bank vs. M.B. Motwani (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a disciplinary proceeding against a bank employee is considered pending if only a show cause notice, and not a chargesheet, has been issued before the employee’s retirement. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: UCO Bank and Others
Supreme Court Upholds Appointment of Physical Education Teacher Based on Continuous Service: Bichitrananda Behera vs. State of Orissa (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Physical Education Teacher’s appointment should be upheld based on continuous service despite challenges to the validity of the appointing committee. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Bichitrananda Behera vs. State of Orissa
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an employee can claim pension benefits after a settlement agreement where such benefits were not explicitly included, especially when the employee had prior opportunities to opt for a pension scheme. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Syndicate Bank vs. N.R. Bhat Judgment Date: 10th October 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 10th
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Supreme Court Clarifies Disciplinary Proceedings Amidst Criminal Trials in Bank Employee Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether departmental proceedings against a bank employee should be stayed when criminal proceedings for the same misconduct are ongoing. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Disciplinary Proceedings Case Name: State Bank of India & Ors. vs. P. Zadenga Judgment Date: 03 October 2023
Supreme Court Grants Continuity of Service to Substitute Teacher: Samir Kumar Majumder vs. Union of India (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a substitute teacher is entitled to continuity of service upon absorption into a regular position, based on the date of acquiring temporary status. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Samir Kumar Majumder vs. The Union
