The Supreme Court has ruled that contractual workers employed through contractors cannot claim equal pay or service benefits as regular employees, emphasizing the need for transparent, merit-based recruitment while allowing compassionate consideration in exceptional cases.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a second wife is eligible for compassionate appointment if nominated by her deceased husband in service records and is fully dependent on him, despite his first marriage not being legally dissolved. This decision emphasizes the significance of dependence and nomination over legal marital status complications.
Today, On 5th November, the Supreme Court mandated equal salaries and pensions for all High Court judges, emphasizing the need for uniformity to maintain equity within the judiciary. The Court addressed disparities affecting judges, particularly in Patna, while reinforcing the constitutional principle of non-discrimination in judicial remuneration to uphold independence and public trust.
