Mere Discrepancy in Date of Birth Won’t be ‘Fraud or Wilful Misrepresentation’: Allahabad High Court Quashes Assistant Teacher Dismissal Order

The Allahabad High Court ruled that minor discrepancies in date of birth across educational records cannot constitute fraud or misrepresentation Justice Manju Rani Chauhan quashed dismissal of assistant teacher and ordered reinstatement noting inconsistencies alone cannot prove wilful fraud.

Employer Cannot Compel An Employee To Remain In Service Due To Financial Difficulties: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that employers cannot force continued service merely due to financial hardship, reaffirming employee autonomy employment relationships. Justice N Nagaresh clarified that resignations submitted must be accepted unless contractual conditions remain unfulfilled, ensuring legal certainty.