#ad hoc appointment

The High Court of J&K & Ladakh ruled that a mere general reference to a standard dealership agreement in a temporary appointment does not automatically incorporate its arbitration clause. The decision underscores the need for explicit inclusion of arbitration terms in contracts, impacting businesses relying on standard agreements for dispute resolution.

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that Village Defence Committee Special Police Officers, being scheme-based appointees, are not 'civil servants' and thus cannot claim protections under Article 311 or Police Rules. Their disengagement requires only compliance with natural justice principles, not a formal departmental enquiry, impacting ad hoc security personnel across J&K.