Date of the Judgment: July 17, 2017 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice R. Banumathi Can a cut-off date be applied to seniority-based promotions? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning promotions within the postal service. The court clarified that for promotions based solely on […]
Can a High Court set aside a School Tribunal’s order based on internal disputes within a school’s management? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving the termination of a school teacher. This case highlights the importance of adhering to legal procedures and deciding cases based on merit, not internal
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether past service benefits, including seniority, should be granted to an employee from the date of joining the Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals (DGS&D). CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Union of India vs. O.T. Anthrayose Judgment Date: 13 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 July 2017 The Supreme Court of
LEGAL ISSUE: Validity of selection process for government jobs. CASE TYPE: Service Law. Case Name: Vinod Kumar Khajuria & Anr. vs. State of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 13 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 13 July 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Kurian Joseph, J. and R. Banumathi, J. Can a selection process
LEGAL ISSUE: Resolution of a family dispute regarding the appointment of an Anganwadi worker. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Kamaljit Kaur vs. The State of Punjab & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 11 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 11 July 2017 Citation: (Not Available in Source) Judges: Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice R. Banumathi Can
Can a candidate from a Scheduled Caste (SC) category claim a promotion over a senior candidate from the General category when the promotion post is reserved for SC? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning appointment to the post of Agricultural Development Officer. The Court directed the State of Punjab
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether employees absorbed into a new department can claim seniority based on their previous service, despite agreeing to specific terms of absorption that deny such seniority. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Mrigank Johri & Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: July 10, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 10,
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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether termination of service without mandatory consultation with the Public Service Commission is valid under service rules. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Nagar Nigam, Kanpur Nagar & Ors. vs. Dr. (Smt.) Brijbala Tewari & Anr. Judgment Date: July 10, 2017 Date of the Judgment: July 10, 2017 Citation: Not Available Judges: Justice
LEGAL ISSUE: Consequences of securing public employment with a false caste certificate. CASE TYPE: Service Law Case Name: Chairman and Managing Director, FCI & Ors. vs. Jagdish Balaram Bahira & Ors. Judgment Date: 6 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: 6 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 628 Judges: Jagdish Singh Khehar, CJI, N.V. Ramana, J,
Can a senior employee be denied financial benefits that have been granted to a junior employee? The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue in a recent service matter case. The Court emphasized fairness and equality, ensuring that a senior employee receives the same financial benefits as a junior. This judgment highlights the importance of
Can employees, retained by court order, be considered surplus and denied benefits under the Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case involving the Haryana State Small Industries and Export Corporation Limited. This judgment clarifies the position of employees retained due to court orders, ensuring they
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the transfer of a State Police Chief before the completion of their minimum tenure is legally justified. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Police Administration Case Name: Dr. T.P. Senkumar IPS vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 24 April 2017 Can a State Police Chief be transferred before completing their minimum tenure?
