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Supreme Court Upholds Screening Committee’s Decision to Deny Constable Posts to Candidates with Criminal History: Union Territory, Chandigarh Administration vs. Pradeep Kumar (2018)

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Supreme Court Upholds Screening Committee’s Decision to Deny Constable Posts to Candidates with Criminal History: Union Territory, Chandigarh Administration vs. Pradeep Kumar (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Screening Committee can deny appointment to candidates with a criminal history, despite acquittal, for the post of constable. CASE TYPE: Service Law/Recruitment Case Name: Union Territory, Chandigarh Administration […]

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Interest on Revised Pay Scale: State of UP vs. Israr Ahmad (2018)

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Date of the Judgment: January 8, 2018 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and Amitava Roy, J. Can a state be compelled to pay interest on revised pay scales? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning the State of Uttar Pradesh and its employees. The core issue revolved

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Supreme Court Upholds Screening Committee’s Decision to Deny Constable Posts to Candidates with Criminal Backgrounds: Union Territory, Chandigarh Administration vs. Pradeep Kumar (2018) INSC 12

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Supreme Court Upholds Screening Committee’s Decision to Deny Constable Posts to Candidates with Criminal Backgrounds: Union Territory, Chandigarh Administration vs. Pradeep Kumar (2018) INSC 12 Introduction Date of the Judgment: January 8, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 12 Judges: R. Banumathi, J. and Uday Umesh Lalit, J. Can a police force reject candidates for a constable

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Supreme Court Clarifies Procedure for Imposing Major Penalties in Bank Service Rules: State Bank of India vs. B.R. Saini (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a second show-cause notice is required before imposing a major penalty on a bank employee after the disciplinary authority has already provided the inquiry report and an opportunity to respond. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State Bank of India & Ors. vs. B.R. Saini Judgment Date: 15 December 2017 Date of

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Supreme Court Orders Appointment of Excise Inspectors: Manish Kathuria vs. State of Punjab (2017)

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Can a court use its special powers to ensure justice when there are available government job vacancies? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case involving delayed appointments for the post of Excise and Taxation Inspector. The court used its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to direct the State of

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Supreme Court Remands School Teacher Termination Case Back to High Court for Fresh Review of Appointment Validity

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LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of teacher appointments and adherence to principles of natural justice in termination. CASE TYPE: Education Law, Service Law. Case Name: The Correspondent, Schaffter Higher Secondary School, Tirunelveli and Ors. vs. A. M. Sankey John and Anr. [Judgment Date]: 11 December 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 11 December 2017 Citation: Not Available

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Supreme Court Resolves Re-evaluation of Answer Sheets in Teacher Recruitment Exam: Ran Vijay Singh vs. State of U.P. (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether re-evaluation of answer sheets is permissible in the absence of explicit provisions in the governing statute. CASE TYPE: Education/Service Law Case Name: Ran Vijay Singh & Ors. vs. State of U.P. & Ors. Judgment Date: 11 December 2017 Date of the Judgment: 11 December 2017 Citation: 2017 INSC 1035 Judges: Madan B.

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Supreme Court clarifies ad hoc vs. part-time appointments in education: Committee of Management vs. Director of Higher Education (2017)

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Can a college appoint lecturers on a part-time basis and later claim they were ad hoc employees? The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in a case concerning appointments at Lala Laxmi Narain Degree College. This judgment clarifies the distinction between ad hoc and part-time lecturers, impacting how educational institutions manage their staff. The

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Supreme Court directs quick disposal of Sub-Inspector selection case: State of West Bengal vs. Basudev Das (2017)

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Can a selection process be set aside due to grievances about height discrimination? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case concerning the selection of Sub-Inspectors in West Bengal. The court did not delve into the merits of the case but instead directed the High Court to expedite the hearing of

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Supreme Court Upholds Appointment of Special Director CBI: Common Cause vs. Union of India (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the appointment of the Special Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was valid, given allegations of impropriety and procedural lapses. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (Service Law) Case Name: Common Cause vs. Union of India and Others Judgment Date: 28 November 2017 Introduction Can an appointment to a high-ranking position

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Supreme Court Allows Continued Disciplinary Proceedings Post-Retirement for Pension Impact: Dr. Nazrul Islam vs. Union of India (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether disciplinary proceedings can continue after an employee’s retirement, specifically concerning pension and gratuity. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Dr. Nazrul Islam vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 28 November 2017 Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 975 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and Amitava Roy, J.

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Supreme Court clarifies OBC reservation for central posts in Uttarakhand: Khilendra Singh & Ors. vs. Union of India (28 November 2017)

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Date of the Judgment: 28 November 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 19862 of 2017 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 14201 of 2011) and Civil Appeal Nos. 19859-19860 of 2017 (Arising out of Special Leave Petition (Civil ) Nos. 18584-85 of 2012) Judges: S.A. Bobde, J. and L. Nageswara Rao, J. Can a

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