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    Unfortunate Trend Of Judges Passing Multiple Orders Before Retirement, Like A Batter Hitting Sixes In The Final Over: Supreme Court
    Unfortunate Trend Of Judges Passing Multiple Orders Before Retirement, Like A Batter Hitting Sixes In The Final Over: Supreme Court
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    Unfortunate Trend Of Judges Passing Multiple Orders Before Retirement, Like A Batter Hitting Sixes In The Final Over: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court expressed concern over a growing trend of judges issuing multiple orders just before retirement, questioning judicial discipline. Calling it an unfortunate trend, the Court likened last-minute orders to a batter hitting sixes in final over.

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    Supreme Court Rules FR 56(a) Ensures Full Service Till Month-End; Assam Electricity Board Retirees Get Pay Revision Relief
    Supreme Court Rules FR 56(a) Ensures Full Service Till Month-End; Assam Electricity Board Retirees Get Pay Revision Relief
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    Supreme Court Rules FR 56(a) Ensures Full Service Till Month-End; Assam Electricity Board Retirees Get Pay Revision Relief

    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.

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    “Idea Is to Curtail Litigation, Not Generate It”: Supreme Court Quashes High Court Order on Revenue Map Dispute
    “Idea Is to Curtail Litigation, Not Generate It”: Supreme Court Quashes High Court Order on Revenue Map Dispute
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    District Judiciary Is Our Domain, Apex Court Should Leave It to HCs: Allahabad High Court Tells Supreme Court

    The Allahabad High Court urged the Supreme Court to take a hands-off approach, asserting that the district judiciary falls under its domain. It said the apex court should let High Courts decide on service rules and judicial promotions independently.

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    Supreme Court Seeks Larger Bench Ruling on Equal Service Conditions for MBBS & AYUSH Doctors
    Supreme Court Seeks Larger Bench Ruling on Equal Service Conditions for MBBS & AYUSH Doctors
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    Supreme Court Seeks Larger Bench Ruling on Equal Service Conditions for MBBS & AYUSH Doctors

    The Supreme Court referred the issue of whether MBBS and AYUSH doctors can receive equal service conditions, including retirement age, to a larger bench, emphasizing that treatment of unequals as equals is impermissible, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the petitioner.

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    Teachers Cleared TET Before Deadline; Supreme Court Quashes Termination as “Illegal and Unjust”
    Teachers Cleared TET Before Deadline; Supreme Court Quashes Termination as “Illegal and Unjust”
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    Passing Teachers Eligibility Test Is Mandatory to Continue in Service or Get Promotions: Supreme Court

    Today, On 1st August, The Supreme Court ruled that passing the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) is a mandatory requirement for teachers. Without clearing TET, they cannot continue in service or become eligible for future promotions within the education system.

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    "No Legal Hurdle in Raising Retirement Age to 61": Supreme Court Backs MP Judicial Officers' Plea for Parity
    "No Legal Hurdle in Raising Retirement Age to 61": Supreme Court Backs MP Judicial Officers' Plea for Parity
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    “No Legal Hurdle in Raising Retirement Age to 61”: Supreme Court Backs MP Judicial Officers’ Plea for Parity

    The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Madhya Pradesh can raise the retirement age of judicial officers to 61 if allowed by current rules and agreed upon by the High Court. This directive follows a petition from the Madhya Pradesh Judges Association, seeking parity with other government employees whose retirement age is 62.

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