India - High Court of Karnataka

Karnataka High Court Aligns Pensionary Service Orders with Established Legal Precedents

Karnataka High Court Aligns Pensionary Service Orders with Established Legal PrecedentsIn a move aimed at streamlining the administration of retirement benefits, the High Court of Karnataka at Dharwad has issued a significant order modifying a previous directive from the Karnataka State Admin...

30 Jan 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi HC: Daily Wage Regularization Cannot Be Granted Retrospectively Without Statutory Support

From Daily Wage to Retirement: High Court Clarifies Limits on Back-Date RegularizationIn a significant ruling for public employment jurisprudence, the High Court of Delhi has addressed the contentious issue of whether long-term daily wage employees can claim regularization of service from the...

10 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Limited Judicial Review of Medical Board Findings in Disciplined Force Recruitment: Delhi High Court

Beyond the Stethoscope: Delhi HC Curbs Judicial Interference in Medical Fitness CasesIn a decision reinforcing the sanctity of expert medical examinations during recruitment, the Delhi High Court has set aside a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order that sought to reopen the fitness ass...

16 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Lack of Ticket Does Not Exclude 'Bona Fide Passenger' Status in Railway Accident Claims: Delhi High Court

Compensation for Railway Accident Victims: Delhi HC Rejects Rigid Standards of ProofIn a significant judgment aimed at ensuring justice for victims of rail accidents, the Delhi High Court has set aside a decision by the Railway Claims Tribunal that denied compensation to the mother of a decea...

19 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Limited Scope of Judicial Review Under Section 34: Delhi High Court Dismisses NHAI's Challenge to Arbitral Award

Bridging the Gap: Delhi High Court Reaffirms Finality of Arbitral AwardsIn a recent decision that bolsters the sanctity of arbitration proceedings, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) challenging an arbitral award. Justice Sub...

24 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Deems Supreme Court Disability Ruling Final for UPSC Eligibility as Legal Disputes Conclude

Navigating the Labyrinth of Medical Assessment: Delhi HC Closes Dispute on Disability ClaimsThe Delhi High Court has effectively brought a protracted legal battle to a close regarding the disability status of Kore Nihal Pramod, a petitioner seeking recognition under the benchmark disability c...

25 Mar 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

MHA Authorized as Disciplinary Authority for AGMUT Joint Cadre IAS Officers: Delhi High Court

Jurisdiction Clarified: Delhi High Court Affirms MHA’s Oversight of AGMUT Cadre OfficersIn a significant judgment regarding the administrative control of All India Services, the Delhi High Court has clarified the long-standing jurisdictional dispute concerning disciplinary authority over offi...

01 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Punjab and Haryana

High Court Upholds Use of District Wage Notifications in Motor Accident Compensation: Punjab and Haryana HC

Upholding the Yardstick: High Court Validates Local Wage Notifications in Compensation DisputesIn a significant ruling for motor accident claim settlements, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has refused to interfere with the computation of compensation awarded by the Motor Ac...

18 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Gauhati

Cancellation of Recruitment Exam Without Segregating Tainted Candidates Violates Article 14: Gauhati High Court

Exam Cancellation Must Target Tainted Candidates, Not Punish All:Gauhati High CourtIn a significant ruling protecting the rights of diligent job aspirants, theGauhati High Courthas curtailed the power of recruiting bodies to cancel entire examination processes based on isolated irregularities...

16 Jun 2026

India - High Court of Madras

Resolution of Motor Accident Compensation Claims via National Lok Adalat: High Court of Madras Awards Additional Settlement

Closing the Gap: Madras High Court Lok Adalat Facilitates Final Settlement in MTC Accident Appeal The long-standing motor accident compensation dispute between M. Janaki and the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) reached a definitive conclusion this December, t...

14 Dec 2024