Compassionate Appointment Is Final, No Second Chance for Higher Post: Supreme Court

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.

“Six VCs Appointed 5 More Names to be Notified Soon”: WB Governor to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court learned that the West Bengal Governor appointed six full-term vice-chancellors and plans to finalize five more amid ongoing disputes over university control with the state government. The appointments were guided by a selection committee led by former Chief Justice U.U. Lalit, amidst tensions affecting higher education governance.

Delhi High Court: Upholds IVR System for Emergency Call Filtering, Rejects Removal Request

Today(on 20th March),The Delhi High Court has upheld the use of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) for emergency calls, emphasizing its role in filtering out non-urgent communications. The court highlighted the prevalence of prank calls and emphasized the need for such a mechanism. This decision is crucial given the challenges faced by emergency services in managing a large volume of calls.