A petition before the Rajasthan High Court challenges the 2020 amendments to the Rajasthan Advocates Welfare Fund Act, 1987. Advocate Satish Kumar Khandal says vakalatnama stamp fees rose fourfold without benefits, questioning Sections 2, 4, 5 and 7 thereof.
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The Supreme Court of India ruled that disciplinary proceedings against SBI employees cannot start after retirement, as such actions are void unless permitted by law. The ruling clarifies that the employment relationship ends at retirement, emphasizing employers must comply with legal standards when addressing past employee misconduct.
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Today(on 27th August), The Supreme Court of India has summoned the Chief Secretaries and Finance Secretaries of 18 states and union territories over the failure to implement the Second National Judicial Pay Commission’s recommendations on pension arrears and retirement benefits for judicial officers.
The Supreme Court has summoned chief secretaries of 18 states and Union Territories for failing to implement the Second National Judicial Pay Commission’s recommendations. Despite multiple orders, the states have not achieved full compliance. The court is determined to enforce adherence, requiring personal appearances to prompt the submission of necessary affidavits.
The Supreme Court today urged the Centre to address the meager pensions for district judges, citing concerns for their welfare. The Attorney General and Solicitor General were requested to collaborate with the amicus curiae to find a solution. The bench postponed the hearing to address pension-related concerns and highlighted the delay in implementing uniform service conditions for judicial officers.
The Supreme Court today summoned chief and finance secretaries of 16 states for failing to implement pension and retirement benefit recommendations for judicial officers. The court emphasized the necessity of their personal presence to facilitate the submission of affidavits and warned of potential contempt proceedings for non-compliance. August 23 is set for a hearing on this matter, with no further extensions granted.
The Orissa High Court criticized the CRPF for dismissing a constable who attempted suicide, highlighting the immense pressure faced by armed forces. The court emphasized the need for mental health support and ordered the constable’s reinstatement to non-firearm-related tasks, considering his medical clearance from a mental health institute. The decision was made citing the Mental Healthcare Act.
On May 22nd, Madras High Court Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala launched “Chief Justice Relief Fund for district judiciary employees” benefiting 21,000 employees. This subscription-based scheme requires monthly payments of Rs 100 for 3 years, increasing to Rs 200 in 2027. It offers retirement benefits of Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh and compensates families in case of accidents or untimely death.