Supreme Court rules courts cannot alter promotion assessment methods, holding that suitability for promotion must be decided by domain experts.
Read Full ArticleMadras High Court sets aside a CAT order granting family pension to a Railway employee's step-son, holding he falls outside the definition of "family" under Rule 75 of the Pension Rules.
Chhattisgarh High Court hears plea alleging a nearly decade-long delay in implementing its 2016 transfer order to CAT, seeks records and respondents’ reply.
Gujarat HC upholds CAT order, directs Centre to appoint physically handicapped candidate as Postal Sorting Assistant, rejecting Union’s plea.
SC clarifies difference between resignation and voluntary retirement; denies pension but orders gratuity and leave encashment with interest to employee’s heirs.
SC: Mere pending probe and prosecution sanction insufficient for sealed cover procedure in govt promotions; disciplinary action starts with charge memo or sheet.
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