The Bombay High Court held that leave encashment is akin to salary and depriving a person of leave encashment would amount to violation of Constitutional right. The Court also noted that leave encashment, is considered as property. If an employee opts to accrue earned leave to their credit, then the right to encashment is established.
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Today,26th April, The Supreme Court upheld the eligibility criteria for Madhya Pradesh judicial service, requiring 3 years of legal practice or 70% in a law degree, emphasizing the need for qualified candidates. The decision dismisses objections and reinforces the requirement’s importance for the state’s judiciary, ensuring competent candidates and elevating judicial standards.
The Supreme Court ruled against the State’s notion that providing compensation for land acquisition is an act of generosity, affirming citizens’ right to property. In response to a contempt case, the Court dismissed arguments that delay in compensation benefitted landowners, and left the option open for landowners to challenge the compensation award.