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Inside Gauhati HC order quashing In-Charge Headmaster’s appointment; highlighting appointments to be based on seniority-cum-efficiency principle

Since the selection for the post of regular Head Master, as mandated by Clause 3 of the Notification dated 2-3-2010 is made strictly based on seniority-cum-efficiency, then the logical corollary that flows from the aforesaid proposition, is that the appointment of an In-Charge Head Master must also adhere the same seniority-cum-efficiency principle.

Case Briefs High Courts

Gauhati High Court directs contractual music teacher to approach Governor for exercise of discretionary powers for pension relief

“The alleged termination order of the petitioner, though said to be illegal and arbitrary, was not put to challenge either in the present or earlier writ proceeding.”

Case Briefs High Courts

If dispute is arbitrable and arbitration clause exists, Courts ought to refer dispute to arbitration under S. 8 of A&C Act, 1996: Gauhati HC

In the present case, Clause 12 of the partnership deed indicated that the Partnership Act, 1932 and its Rules shall cover only those aspects not specifically mentioned in the deed.

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SC collegium recommends Justice Robin Phukan’s appointment as Gauhati HC’s permanent Judge; 3 Advocates, including 1 flagged by IB, for appointment as Bombay HC Judges

The two Supreme Court collegium resolutions were passed on 02-05-2023.