The Gauhati High Court ruled that a promotion issued after retirement cannot be used to extend an employee’s tenure. However, it held that notional financial benefits may still be granted up to the retirement date under the CAS.
The Madras High Court mandated the expedited family pension for the disabled daughter of a former Acting Chief Justice, emphasizing that pensions are legal rights, not charity. The court criticized bureaucratic delays and affirmed that only a medical certificate is needed to process such claims, especially for individuals with disabilities.
The Delhi High Court has closed Anjali Birla’s case against false social media posts alleging favoritism in her UPSC success. The court ruled in her favor, ordering the removal of defamatory content. Anjali emphasized her merit-based achievement and highlighted the need for responsible online sharing and legal protection against misinformation.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the compulsory retirement of a guard caught sleeping on duty with a detectable alcohol smell. The court ruled this a serious misconduct, emphasizing the guard’s responsibility to remain vigilant. The judge stated the punishment was appropriate, given the circumstances and duty involved.
The Supreme Court of India allowed Tehseen Poonawalla and Vishal Dadlani’s appeal against a cost order imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The High Court had previously quashed an FIR against them for criticizing a Jain sermon, while the Supreme Court criticized the cost order as inappropriate and canceled it.
