Date of the Judgment: 27 November 2017 Citation: Raj Balam Prasad & Ors. vs. State of Bihar & Ors. Civil Appeal No.19846 of 2017 Judges: R.K. Agrawal, J., Abhay Manohar Sapre, J. Can temporary government employees claim regularization after their fixed-term appointments expire? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a case […]
Can a delay in producing a non-creamy layer certificate cost someone a job? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this issue in a case concerning the selection of a police constable. The court directed the State Administrative Tribunal to expedite the matter. This case highlights the importance of timely submission of documents in government
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Police Constables in Andaman & Nicobar Islands should receive the same pay scale as Delhi Police Constables, based on the recommendations of the Anomaly Committee. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India & Ors. vs. A. Rayer & Ors. [Judgment Date]: November 24, 2017 Date of the Judgment: November 24,
LEGAL ISSUE: Inter-regional transfer of an employee and their appropriate placement in the new region. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: The Regional Director, Employees State Insurance Corporation & Anr. vs. Soumitra Sengupta & Ors. [Judgment Date]: November 23, 2017 Date of the Judgment: November 23, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 1009 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice
LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification on the date of implementation of post-based roster for promotions in government services. CASE TYPE: Service Law – Promotion and Reservation. Case Name: V. Lakshmikanthan and Anr. vs. Union of India and Ors. [Judgment Date]: 22 November 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 November 2017 Citation: [Not available in the source]
Can reservation policies extend to simple upgradation in service? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question in a case involving Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL). The Court clarified that reservation is not applicable in cases of simple upgradation, relying on its previous judgment on the same issue. This judgment, delivered on 22nd
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the State of Jammu and Kashmir should be held liable for costs and contempt proceedings for delaying the appointment of a candidate to the Kashmir Administrative Service. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: State of Jammu and Kashmir vs. Mohammad Mehraj-ud-Din Khan & Ors. Judgment Date: 21 November 2017 Can a State
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether termination of service for suppressing information about a criminal case is justified. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Avtar Singh vs. Union of India and Ors. Judgment Date: 15 November 2017 Date of the Judgment: 15 November 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No(s). 18798/2017 (Arising from SLP(C) No.20525/2011) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R.
Date of the Judgment: November 15, 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No(s). 18799/2017 (Arising from SLP(C) No.4757/2014) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and R. Banumathi, J. Can an employer terminate an employee’s service based on a past criminal case, even if it was a minor issue resolved before employment? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question
Date of the Judgment: 15 November 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 981 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can an employer automatically reject a candidate for a job due to past criminal involvement, even if the candidate was later acquitted? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a case involving a candidate
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) was correct in interfering with the discretion of the Special Promotion Board (SPB) in awarding marks for promotion. CASE TYPE: Service Law – Armed Forces Promotion Case Name: Union of India and Others vs. Maj. Gen. Manomoy Ganguly, VSM Judgment Date: 10 November 2017 Can a promotion
Can a disciplinary action be overturned simply because the inquiry report was given with the show cause notice instead of before? The Supreme Court of India recently tackled this question in a case involving a transport corporation driver. The core issue was whether the disciplinary proceedings were flawed due to the timing of the inquiry
