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Dr. Thingujam Achouba Singh v. Dr. H. Nabachandra Singh
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s quashing of the RIMS Director recruitment advertisement, holding that non-notification of amended rules does not invalidate recruitment and eligibility criteria are within employer’s discretion.
Pravakar Mallick & Anr. v. The State of Orissa & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's quashing of a Government Resolution granting consequential seniority to SC/ST promotees without valid legislation or executive order under Article 16(4A), reaffirming the "Catch Up Rule" and constitutional mandates for reservation in promotion.
Pravakar Mallick & Anr. v. The State of Orissa & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a State Government Resolution granting consequential seniority to SC/ST promotees without valid legislation or executive order complying with Article 16(4A), reaffirming the applicability of the 'Catch Up Rule'.
Chander Mohan Negi & Ors. v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of teacher appointments under Himachal Pradesh government schemes made to fill urgent vacancies despite initial irregularities, dismissing delayed challenges and allowing regularisation based on long service and acquired qualifications.
Chander Mohan Negi & Ors. v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors.
The Supreme Court upheld the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s dismissal of challenges to teacher appointments made under special government schemes, allowing regularization of long-serving appointees despite initial irregularities.
Civilian Welfare and Development Trust v. Nidhi Srivastava
The Delhi High Court dismissed a contempt petition alleging disobedience of a movement pass order, holding that subsequent government containment orders during the COVID-19 pandemic lawfully restricted movement and did not constitute contempt.
Vaibhav Sharma v. Air India Limited & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions for PPE provision and quarantine arrangements for airline crew during COVID-19, holding that the petitioner lacked locus standi and the government had taken adequate protective measures as per guidelines.
Sushilaben Indravadan Gandhi v. The New India Assurance Company Limited
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the Gujarat High Court's judgment, holding that the insurance company is liable to honor the petitioners' valid claim under the policy.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation v. Mohni Devi
The court held that an unacted-upon voluntary retirement application is deemed accepted, entitling the employee to retirement benefits despite a subsequent resignation, and directed the employer to grant such benefits accordingly.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Ltd. & Ors. v. Mohani Devi & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that voluntary retirement requires acceptance by the employer and resignation accepted with terminal benefits cannot be treated as voluntary retirement, but gratuity is payable on resignation after qualifying service.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Limited v. Mohni Devi
The Supreme Court held that without approval of a voluntary retirement application, resignation accepted by the employer terminates service, but gratuity must be paid as per law.
Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Ltd. & Ors. v. Mohani Devi & Anr.
The Supreme Court held that voluntary retirement requires acceptance by the employer and resignation once accepted cannot be converted into voluntary retirement, but gratuity is payable upon resignation after qualifying service.
The State of Andhra Pradesh v. M/s Linde India Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Medical Oxygen IP and Nitrous Oxide IP qualify as drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and are taxable under the lower rate Entry 88 of Schedule IV of the Andhra Pradesh VAT Act, 2005.
The State of Andhra Pradesh v. M/s Linde India Ltd
The Supreme Court held that Medical Oxygen IP and Nitrous Oxide IP qualify as drugs under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and are taxable under the lower rate Entry 88 of Schedule IV of the Andhra Pradesh VAT Act, 2005.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan v. Speaker Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
The Supreme Court held that the Governor cannot direct a floor test in a running Assembly without a motion of no confidence and that acceptance of MLA resignations lies exclusively with the Speaker after due inquiry.
The Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. v. AMR Dev Prabha
The Supreme Court held that judicial review of tender processes is limited to illegality and procedural impropriety affecting public law rights, dismissed the writ petition challenging the auction resumption due to technical issues, and upheld the contract award to the successful bidder.
Deluxe Caterers Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Narayani Associates
The Bombay High Court held that invoking the force majeure clause did not extend the term of a commercial conducting agreement, which expired by efflux of time, and upheld dismissal of interim relief sought by the appellant.
Ritesh Dhar Dubey v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Anr
The Delhi High Court directed the authorities to expeditiously complete DNA testing to confirm the identity of a victim of North East Delhi violence, granting the petitioner’s writ petition.
Ramjit Singh Kardam v. Sanjeev Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a flawed PTI selection by Haryana Staff Selection Commission, emphasizing that selection criteria must be fixed collectively by the Commission and not altered arbitrarily, and that candidates unaware of criteria are not estopped from challenging the process.
Ramjit Singh Kardam v. Sanjeev Kumar
The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of a flawed PTI selection by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission due to arbitrary alteration of criteria by the Chairman alone, affirming candidates' right to challenge undisclosed and unfair selection processes.