#Service Law

Supreme Court Upholds Post-Retirement Disciplinary Proceedings; Penalties Affecting Pension Valid if Rules Permit

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The Supreme Court has clarified that disciplinary proceedings initiated during service can be continued even after retirement, provided the applicable service rules permit such continuation. The Court held that such proceedings may be taken to their logical conclusion and appropriate penalties can be imposed on the delinquent employee. The Court specifically observed that, “………if the … Read more

Seniority Cannot Be Determined by Interview Timing; Date of Appointment is the Valid Criterion: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court, while hearing a dispute relating to seniority in an aided secondary school, held that the seniority of an employee cannot be determined based on the timing of the interview. The Court clarified that seniority is determined by merit, the method of appointment, and the date on which the employee entered into … Read more