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Central Administrative Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1987 – Rule 28(3) – Fundamental Rules – Rule 49 – Power of appointment – The Chairman or the Vice-Chairman are authorised to delegate the powers and functions of the Registrar to the Deputy Registrar still in the absence of the power of delegation by the Central Government

Jun 17, 2017 sclaw

(1997) 10 JT 749 : (1997) 4 SCALE 244 : (1997) 6 SCC 200 : (1997) SCC(L&S) 1439 : (1997) 1 SCR 298 Supp : (1997) 2 UJ 319…

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Equal pay for equal work – Petitioners granted pay scale s equal to that available to mechanics – Reasoning given not proper – Ordered that monetary benefits already given be not recovered.

Jun 17, 2017 sclaw

(1994) 1 LLJ 959 : (1994) 3 SCC 685 Supp SUPREME COURT OF INDIA UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION — Appellant Vs. KEDARNATH RAM AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before :…

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Service Law—Annual Confidential Report—ACR of an officer forms a part of his service record and he cannot be prejudiced merely because his superior officers delayed writing it.

Jun 11, 2017 sclaw

2017(1) Law Herald (SC) 416 : 2017 LawHerald.Org 608 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Madan B. Lokur The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prafulla C. Pant…

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An employee engaged for the same work, cannot be paid less than another, who performs the same duties and responsibilities-Certainly not, in a welfare state. Such an action besides being demeaning, strikes at the very foundation of human dignity-Any one, who is compelled to work at a lesser wage, does not do so voluntarily-He does so, to provide food and shelter to his family, at the cost of his self respect and dignity, at the cost of his self worth, and at the cost of his integrity

Jun 9, 2017 sclaw

2016(5) Law Herald (P&H) 3870 (SC): 2016 LawHerald.Org 1911 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. 213 OF 2013 State of Punjab & Ors.…

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Service and Labour Law—Transfer—Transfer is an exigency of service and is an administrative decision. Interference by the Courts with transfer orders should only be in very rare cases. Service and Labour Law–Transfer–There can be no hard and fast rule that every transfer at the instance of an M.P. or MLA would be vitiated.

Jun 4, 2017 sclaw

2007(4) LAW HERALD (SC) 3098 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice C.K. Thakker The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Markandey Katju Civil Appeal No. 4360 of 2007…

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Service and Labour Law–Disciplinary proceedings can be continued even after the age of superannuation in terms of rules governing the terms and conditions of services of the employee. Service and Labour Law–Dismissal–While imposing the punishment, Disciplinary Authority observed that the terminal dues of the appellant were to be settled–Appellant cannot claim such dues as a matter of right.

Jun 4, 2017 sclaw

2007(4) LAW HERALD (SC) 3089 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.B. Sinha The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Markandey Katju Civil Appeal No. 971 of 2007…

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Service and Labour Law–Merely because employee was to be relieved after 3 months from the date of tendering the resignation and accepted, the same would not mean that even thereafter it was open to him to withdraw his resignation.

Jun 4, 2017 sclaw

2007(4) LAW HERALD (SC) 3075 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.B. Sinha The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Harjit Singh Bedi Civil Appeal No. 4343 of…

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Service and Labour Law–Termination –Employees terminated from service mechanically on the basis of enquiry report submitted by the Lokayukt–No opportunity of being heard given–Order quashed.

Jun 4, 2017 sclaw

2007(4) LAW HERALD (SC) 3059 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tarun Chatterjee The Hon’ble Mr. Justice P. Sathasivam Civil Appeal Nos. 4481 of 2007…

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Constitution of India, 1950 – Articles 16 and 226 – Compassionate appointment – 14 years after the death of deceased employee his widow applied for appointment of her son on compassionate grounds

Jun 2, 2017 sclaw

AIR 1997 SC 3887 : (1997) 8 JT 332 : (1990) LabIC 698 : (1997) 6 SCALE 325 : (1997) 8 SCC 85 : (1997) 4 SCR 377 Supp…

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Contract Act, 1872 – Section 23 – Void contract – Agreement that employee would not claim higher salary on being promoted by stop-gap arrangement – Agreement is opposed to public policy and not valid.

Jun 2, 2017 sclaw

AIR 1998 SC 2909 : (1998) 79 FLR 657 : (1998) 3 JT 654 : (1998) 3 SCALE 388 : (1998) 5 SCC 87 : (1998) SCC(L&S) 1273 :…

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Constitution

Maternity leave as a facet of reproductive rights and dignity is a constitutional guarantee, requiring service rules to be interpreted liberally, not restricting benefit based on children from a previous marriage not in the employee’s custody.

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Acquittal

A flawed investigation, suppression of material evidence in the form of contradictory witness affidavits, and failure to address glaring inconsistencies render prosecution evidence unreliable, necessitating acquittal to ensure a fair trial.

Jun 3, 2025 sclaw

I P C

Five golden principles for cases based on circumstantial evidence reiterated: (1) circumstances establishing conclusion of guilt must be fully established; (2) facts established consistent only with hypothesis of guilt; (3) circumstances conclusive in nature; (4) exclude every possible hypothesis except guilt; (5) complete chain of evidence leaving no reasonable ground for innocence

Jun 3, 2025 sclaw

State Laws

Appellant Trust’s contentions regarding non-demarcation, encroachment, and non-delivery of possession are baseless; demarcation was done and acknowledged, alleged encroachment is not proven by evidence, and delivery of possession was contingent on execution of lease deed, a condition appellant failed to meet — Respondent Corporation’s actions were in accordance with prescribed procedures and allotment terms

Jun 3, 2025 sclaw

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