Rajasthan High Court judgments

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that probationary medical officers selected for senior residentship through NEET PG are entitled to extraordinary leave under Circular 05.07.2022, regardless of their service status. This affirms that administrative directives with substantive rights cannot be disregarded to obstruct professional advancement, setting a precedent for medical service beneficiaries across state health departments.

The Rajasthan High Court has struck down the Board of Revenue’s ex parte order cancelling Khatedari rights of a deceased landholder, ruling that natural justice demands notice to legal heirs even after death. This sets a critical precedent for revenue proceedings, ensuring heirs cannot be deprived of inherited property rights without a fair hearing under Section 82.

Rajasthan High Court rules that banks cannot freeze accounts based solely on National Cyber Reporting Platform (NCRP) complaints without explicit police direction specifying the disputed amount. The judgment safeguards account holders from arbitrary restrictions while ensuring only the contested funds remain frozen, balancing cyber fraud investigations with procedural fairness under Article 21.

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that service in one establishment cannot be counted toward eligibility for Works Committee elections in another, even under the same employer, unless the establishments are functionally integrated. This holding reinforces the establishment-specific nature of eligibility under Rule 44 of the Industrial Disputes (Central) Rules, impacting employees seeking election in multi-unit organizations.

Rajasthan High Court ruled that universities cannot impose processing fees exceeding the statutory limits under the RTI Act Rules 2012 for providing answer book copies. The court held that a ₹1,000 processing fee per answer book violates Section 7 of the RTI Act, reinforcing fee caps to ensure public access to information without undue financial burden.

Rajasthan High Court rules banks cannot freeze accounts without prior notice or clear identification of the disputed amount, reinforcing due process under RBI Master Directions. The judgment mandates a seven-day response window from investigating agencies, failing which banks must release funds, protecting account holders from arbitrary freezes.

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that tying liquor license renewal to third-party participation violates Article 14, as it imposes arbitrary and non-transparent conditions. The judgment reinforces that state discretion in licensing must align with constitutional safeguards, directly impacting excise policy stakeholders.

Rajasthan High Court holds that a minor’s clear refusal to return to parental custody, when substantiated, supersedes parental rights under the Juvenile Justice Act. The court directed placement in a children’s home until the minor attains majority, emphasizing the minor’s autonomy and best interests in custody disputes.

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that prolonged delays by administrative authorities in deciding license renewal applications infringe upon the right to a fair hearing under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court directed the District Collector, Sirohi, to dispose of the petitioner's representation within six weeks, emphasizing the need for timely and reasoned orders to prevent procedural injustice. This ruling reinforces the obligation of public bodies to adhere to natural justice principles in agency-related matters.

Rajasthan High Court holds that veterinary colleges may fill vacant state quota seats without restricting admission to Rajasthan domicile candidates, upholding regulatory autonomy under VCI Regulations 2016.

The Rajasthan High Court holds that students completing two years of a diploma program cannot be barred from appearing in final exams solely due to procedural irregularities by the university.

Rajasthan High Court holds that Order XI Rule 21 CPC cannot be invoked for non-compliance with production orders under Rule 14; only wilful default in discovery or inspection justifies dismissal.

Rajasthan High Court grants probation under Section 4 of the Probation of Offenders Act to a first-time offender convicted under Excise Act after over a decade of proceedings.

Rajasthan High Court holds that provisional attachment under PMLA cannot persist when the factual basis for it is withdrawn, reinforcing proportionality and due process.

The Rajasthan High Court directs authorities to decide khatedari rights applications within eight weeks, upholding statutory timelines under colonization notifications.

Rajasthan High Court directs payment of salary arrears, leave encashment, gratuity and PF with 12% interest to retired employee, affirming statutory entitlements under Revised Pay Scales Rules.

Rajasthan HC holds insurers liable for accidents involving tractors with trailers under 7,500 kg when driver holds LMV license, overturning tribunal's erroneous liability shift.

Rajasthan High Court holds that students who have completed third and fourth semesters in B.Sc. Nursing cannot be denied completion of course due to administrative irregularities.

Rajasthan High Court holds that contractual employees hired through placement agencies after public advertisement must be covered under Contractual Hiring To Civil Posts Rules, 2022, ensuring non-discrimination.

Rajasthan High Court holds that unjustified delay in implementing land allotment orders violates Article 21, directing authorities to decide representations within 12 weeks.

Rajasthan High Court directs authorities to sympathetically consider spousal transfer requests under state policy, affirming administrative discretion must be exercised fairly and with speaking orders.

Rajasthan High Court quashes retrospective withdrawal of pension regulations, affirming that vested rights cannot be nullified by executive action despite procedural compliance.

Rajasthan High Court holds that candidates selected in final merit list under Animal Husbandry Rules, 1963 must be appointed without discrimination or delay.

Rajasthan High Court grants bail in NDPS case where seized ganja weight, after excluding leaves and stems, falls below commercial quantity under Section 2(iii)(b).