The Supreme Court overturned a High Court order that had condoned a 1,312-day delay in challenging an ex-parte decree for specific performance of a 2013 land sale agreement. The Court ruled that the respondents’ explanation—lost legal files—was insufficient, noting their awareness of the decree since 2018. Emphasizing diligence over delay, the Court restored the Trial Court’s decision, [...]
The Supreme Court held that a government employee transferred at their own request (here, on medical grounds) cannot retain original seniority in the new post. The respondent, a Karnataka nurse turned clerk in 1989, had consented to junior status but later challenged her 2007 seniority list. The Court clarified that [...]
The Supreme Court directed Uttarakhand to consider candidates with 18-month D.El.Ed diplomas from NIOS (under a one-time 2017 scheme for in-service teachers) for vacant primary teacher posts, provided they were employed as of August 10, 2017. The Court clarified this would not disrupt ongoing selections. The order aligns with its [...]
The Supreme Court dismissed Firoz Khan’s appeal against his life sentence for a 2005 murder under Section 302 IPC, affirming concurrent lower court rulings. The Court found eyewitness testimonies credible despite minor discrepancies. However, it directed Maharashtra to reconsider Khan’s premature release plea under applicable remission policies, noting his 14+ [...]
