The Jharkhand High Court clarified that courts cannot substitute or change disciplinary punishments. Instead, matters must be remitted to the disciplinary authority, ensuring fairness and proportionality while protecting long-serving employees’ rights and benefits.
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.
