Can a retired worker be refused the annual increment after regularisation because he began as a daily wager? The Supreme Court has answered no, and has ordered enhanced pension for retired Gujarat Irrigation Department workers. New Delhi: Setting aside a Gujarat High Court Division Bench ruling that had denied retired skilled workers of the State […]
The Supreme Court has directed Bihar and Jharkhand to pay a one-time Rs 1 lakh to each daily-wage worker of five defunct corporations of erstwhile Bihar, with 12% simple interest on delayed provident fund dues and 6% on delayed salary and other dues, while closing the exercise to trace remaining employees with a 12-month window for claims.
The Supreme Court criticised long-term use of temporary workers in recurring government roles, calling it unfair and unconstitutional. It ordered regularisation of UP Higher Education employees, stressing dignity, fairness, and transparency in public employment.
The Supreme Court expressed strong dissatisfaction in today’s hearing (28th Nov) with the government’s non-compliance with anti-pollution measures in Delhi, citing lack of action from authorities. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati defended the government’s efforts, including traffic management directives. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remains critical, with AQI levels classified as ‘very poor,’ posing health risks to citizens.
