#administrative stability

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that service-related claims filed beyond the statutory limitation period under Section 20 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, are barred by laches, even if the promotion was allegedly illegal. The judgment underscores the importance of timely legal recourse for government employees challenging promotions or service disputes.

MP High Court reaffirms that employees cannot challenge date of birth entries in service records at the fag end of their career, dismissing a writ petition filed after 60 years of service. The ruling underscores administrative stability and bars belated claims, impacting public employment disputes.

Chhattisgarh High Court holds that seniority disputes in service matters cannot be reopened after nearly a decade, affirming settled rights and administrative stability.