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Bank officers are custodians of public trust; their conduct must inspire confidence in the institution: Supreme Court
Supreme Court underscores proportionality and fair play in disciplining a bank manager for misconduct involving ₹1.10 lakh.
Jan 224 min read
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Sustained Contribution Demands Fairness - A Landmark Analysis of Employee Regularisation in Indian Law
Supreme Court rules for regularisation of long-serving employees in ad-hoc roles, emphasizing equity and constitutional fairness.
Dec 23, 20244 min read
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Disciplinary Proceedings Post-Retirement Are Void: Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on SBI Case
SC rules disciplinary proceedings post-retirement invalid unless initiated during service; clarifies jurisdiction in SBI case.
Nov 20, 20244 min read
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Equity Cannot Confer Benefit Without Legal Basis: Supreme Court Clarifies Compassionate Appointment Rules
Supreme Court clarifies compassionate appointments, reinforcing relief as a policy exception, not a vested right.
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Seniority Determined by Promotion, Not Initial Appointment: Supreme Court's Ruling in V. Vincent Velankanni Case
Supreme Court clarifies that seniority must be based on promotion date, not initial appointment, in the V. Vincent Velankanni case.
Oct 1, 20245 min read
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Procedural Justice Must Be Followed: A Landmark Case in Employment Law
Kerala Agricultural University’s termination order quashed due to procedural lapses in disciplinary inquiry.
Sep 5, 20244 min read
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Supreme Court Upholds Employment Protection: Office Memorandum Cannot Supersede Ministry of Finance Communication
Supreme Court upholds job protection for employees with invalidated caste certificates under Karnataka's circulars.
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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Merely Having Ph.D. Does Not Entitle Technical Personnel to Advance Increments: Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court rules Ph.D. does not entitle technical personnel to advance increments reserved for scientists.
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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Right to Be Considered for Promotion: A Fundamental Right – Analysis of Bihar State Electricity Board vs. Dharamdeo Das
Supreme Court clarifies the right to be considered for promotion is fundamental, but not an automatic entitlement.
Jul 24, 20244 min read
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‘Repairing Machinery is a Manufacturing Process’: Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on ESI Act Compliance
Supreme Court rules municipal workshops fall under ESI Act: "Repairing machinery is a manufacturing process," requiring compliance.
May 20, 20244 min read
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Employment Status Under Scrutiny: 'Minute Verification and Examination of Documents' Ordered by Supreme Court
Supreme Court orders re-examination of employment status for Solapur Municipal staff, stressing "minute verification and examination"
May 17, 20244 min read
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Ensuring Efficiency: Supreme Court Upholds 'Weeding Out Undesirable Elements' as Essential for Disciplined Forces
Supreme Court upholds compulsory retirement in CRPF, emphasizing discipline as crucial for force efficiency.
May 14, 20244 min read
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Non-Retroactivity of Rules in Ongoing Exams: Supreme Court Upholds Candidates' Legitimate Expectations in Recruitment Processes
Supreme Court rules on non-retroactive law changes in recruitment, protecting candidates' expectations.
May 6, 20243 min read
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