The Supreme Court held that once a dependent of a deceased employee accepts compassionate appointment, the right stands exhausted, and the appointee cannot later demand transfer or appointment to a higher post in public employment under service law.
The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror case, can take up any job that does not require police clearance. His plea seeking a certificate to drive an autorickshaw will now be heard in a closed chamber.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that seeking employment with a rival company, especially for better perks and facilities, is a fundamental right. The court emphasized that such action does not amount to moral turpitude or breach of good morals.
The Supreme Court issued a notice to Tripura in response to a plea from 79 terminated teachers, alleging unjust and arbitrary dismissals. The teachers claim to have been left destitute and deprived, and assert the existence of a large-scale scam within the government. They seek justice, reinstatement, and judicial intervention to safeguard employment rights.
