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Supreme Court Upholds Employees' Rights in Voluntary Retirement Scheme Dispute — Clarifies Terms of Notice Pay and Terminal Benefits....

The dispute arose from the implementation of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) by the Andhra Pradesh State Irrigation Development Corporation Ltd. (the Corporation). The Corporation introduced VRS...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Challenging Relaxation of Recruitment Rules Due to Validity of Promotions. The State Government's Power to Relax Rules with Retrospective Effect Affirmed Under Rule 47 of the General Rules, 1962....

The dispute arose from the promotion and seniority of Sub-Inspectors in the Andhra Pradesh Police. The appellant, a direct recruit, challenged the regularization of services of promotees who were appo...

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Supreme Court Addresses State's Liability for Employee Salaries in Public Sector Undertakings — Court emphasizes State's constitutional obligation to protect employees' rights....

The writ petition was filed by a public-spirited citizen, Kapila Hingorani, against the State of Bihar regarding the non-payment of salaries to employees of various state-owned corporations and public...

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Supreme Court Remands Election Petition for Recount in Assam Legislative Assembly Election Due to Improper Rejection of Votes. The Court Found that the Returning Officer Failed to Comply with Statutory Obligations Under Rule 63 of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961....

The case involved an election petition filed by the appellant challenging the election of the respondent No. 1 in the Assam Legislative Assembly elections held in April/May 2001. The appellant contest...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petitions Challenging Eligibility for Judicial Service Examination Due to Non-Completion of Legal Practice. Court Upheld Requirement of Three Years of Legal Practice for Judicial Service as Essential Qualification Under Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules....

The case involved a challenge by petitioners, who were Legal Assistants in the Rajasthan Education Department, against the Rajasthan Public Service Commission regarding their eligibility to join the R...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Selection Grade in Higher Judicial Services Due to Lack of Merit. The Court found that the criteria for selection grade and super-time scale were not arbitrary and upheld the validity of ACR assessments....

The Writ Petition was filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India by Syed T.A. Naqshbandi and others against the State of Jammu & Kashmir, challenging the grant of selection grade and super-ti...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition for Disclosure of Inquiry Report Due to Confidentiality. Inquiry Report is Confidential and Not Subject to Disclosure Under Article 32 of the Constitution....

The case involved a writ petition filed by a Senior Advocate under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, seeking the publication of an inquiry report concerning allegations against sitting Judges o...

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Supreme Court Upholds State's Appeal in POTA Case — Evidence Admissibility Issues Addressed....

The case arose from an appeal by the State against the order of the High Court concerning the admissibility of intercepted evidence in a terrorism-related case under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Commercial Dispute Over Lease Agreement — Adjusts Deposit Amount. The court found that the Division Bench's order for a higher deposit was not justified given the interim nature of the proceedings and the specifics of the lease agreement....

The dispute arose from a commercial lease agreement between the parties concerning the leasing of containers. The respondent, as the plaintiff, filed a suit in the Bombay High Court seeking payment fo...

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Supreme Court Upholds Assessees' Right to Refund of Income Tax Paid in Advance and Self-Assessment. Retention of Tax Without Assessment Violates Article 265 of the Constitution....

The case involved four appeals by the revenue against a common judgment of the Madhya Pradesh High Court concerning the refund of income tax paid by the assessees for the assessment year 1976-1977. Th...