advocates with criminal antecedents
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“It has come to the Court’s notice that in many districts, advocates who possess criminal backgrounds and are facing serious criminal charges are occupying positions of authority within the respective District Bar Associations.”

Tribunal's order is not optional
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Their failure to implement the order coupled with their attempt to raise a belated, untenable, and legally unsound plea before this Court without first invoking any statutory remedy exhibits a contumacious disregard for the rule of law.”

Family property dispute under Senior Citizens Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

In the case at hand, a transfer deed was executed between a senior citizen and his grandchildren, which stated that the transfer was subject to the condition that the transferee would provide the senior citizen with basic amenities.

furlough can be rejected in rarest of rare case
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Furlough is not a matter of right, rather, it is a discretionary concession that may be granted or denied based on established criteria, circumstances, and the authority’s judgment”.

cut-off date for Fifth Pay Commission
Case BriefsHigh Courts

It is no longer res integra that fiscal health consideration is relevant for a corporation to decide the commencement date of enhanced pensionary benefits.

appointment in Ex-servicemen category
Case BriefsHigh Courts

This Court cannot decide question of inclusion of retired officials of Paramilitary Forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF etc.) in the definition of Ex-Serviceman. It is a policy matter, and the State has to decide the issue.

Bombay High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The Appellate Tribunal had adopted an unduly hyper-technical approach, thereby defeating the very object and purpose of the special statute, which was in the nature of beneficial legislation enacted to safeguard the rights and interests of senior citizens”.