On Monday(28th Oct), Justice KS Puttaswamy, a pivotal figure in India’s legal history, passed away at 98. He challenged the Aadhaar scheme’s constitutionality in 2012, leading to a landmark Supreme Court ruling recognizing privacy as a fundamental right. His contributions shaped the discourse on privacy, surveillance, and data protection in India.
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The Delhi High Court ruled that migrants in Delhi cannot be denied reservation benefits based solely on out-of-state caste certificates. This decision, supporting a candidate’s eligibility for a ‘Staff Nurse’ position, emphasized the city’s inclusive nature and condemned discrimination against scheduled caste candidates based on the origin of their caste certificates.
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of railway employees appointed with forged documents, criticizing the lack of proper verification by the Railways. Compassionate appointments should be supported by valid documents, and false claims cannot be allowed. The Court set aside the High Court’s decision and reinstated the employees’ dismissal.
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.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that contempt of court orders from the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) can only be appealed before the Supreme Court, not the High Court. This provides clarity on the appeal process, as per the Administrative Tribunals Act and the Contempt of Courts Act. The decision enhances legal consistency in such matters.