The Supreme Court held that employees retiring in March 2016 remained “in service” till 31 March under FR 56(a) and must receive revised pay benefits. The judgment overturns the Gauhati High Court decision and grants arrears with pension revision.
The Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of a soldier with Schizophrenia, granting him a disability pension after criticizing the lack of proper justification in the Medical Board’s report regarding his discharge. The court emphasized a liberal interpretation of laws benefiting individuals and highlighted the necessity for clear reasoning in such cases.
The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab government for failing to implement a pension scheme established in 1996, despite repeated assurances. Justices expressed distrust towards state officials due to noncompliance with court orders. The Court threatened to ensure beneficiaries receive monetary benefits if the government continues to neglect its commitments, with the next hearing set for April 1.
NEW DELHI: Today, 5th March, The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the Punjab government for trying to distance itself from an assurance given in 2002 regarding the implementation of the Punjab Privately Managed Affiliated and Punjab Government Aided Colleges Pensionary Benefits Scheme, 1986. The Punjab government argued that the commitment was made by an officer and not the government itself.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a petition demanding legal action against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat. The petition alleged that Ahlawat had hidden key details in documents submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Justice Subramonium Prasad dismissed the petition, stating that it did not challenge any specific election of Ahlawat.