The Supreme Court of India favored retired police officer Durga Prasad, who faced delayed disciplinary action for inaction during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The Court deemed the proceedings unfair and emphasized the need for caution when penalizing officers for omissions, especially long after events, ultimately allowing Prasad’s appeal and closing the case.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has announced vacancies for 5 Judicial Members and 4 Administrative Members at the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). Applications are due by 15 January 2025, with eligibility details available on DoPT and CAT websites. Submissions can be via Speed Post or in person to the CR Section.
The Delhi High Court reserved judgment on a petition challenging the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 results due to alleged errors in the answer key. The petitioner, Aditya Kumar Mallick, argues this affected his scores. The court typically avoids interfering in exam disputes unless there’s an egregious error. Proceedings included presentations from both sides.
The Delhi High Court urged the Centre to reconsider Rule 43 of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, which denies maternity leave to female government employees with more than two children. The court emphasized the importance of a mother’s presence for the physical and psychological development of her children and highlighted the need to protect the rights of these children.
Delhi High Court Upholds UPSC’s Decision to Cancel Aspirant’s Candidature Over Incorrect Application Form The Delhi High Court has upheld the decision to cancel the candidature of a Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirant for the Civil Services (Main) Examination due to the submission of an incorrect photograph and signature in her application form. The […]
