#Arbitrary Action

Rajasthan High Court reinforces that state governments must adhere to prescribed legal procedures in recruitment, striking down an arbitrary appointment advertisement. The court directed issuance of appointment orders within three weeks for petitioners in Baran, Sirohi, Dholpur, and Pratapgarh districts, setting a precedent for compliance with natural justice in public employment.

The Calcutta High Court held that state-owned insurers cannot repudiate insurance claims by disregarding unchallenged survey reports or failing to articulate reasons, as this violates the constitutional mandate of fairness under Article 14. This ruling binds all public sector insurers to adopt transparent, evidence-based decision-making in claim assessments, reinforcing accountability in administrative action.

MP High Court sets aside tender cancellation and Rs.10 lakh bid security forfeiture, ruling that delays caused by ambiguous LOA terms cannot penalize the bidder. The judgment reinforces that public authorities must clarify tender conditions upfront to avoid arbitrary actions under Article 14.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that termination of service based on an FIR lodged after appointment violates principles of natural justice unless a proper inquiry establishes guilt. The court reinstated the petitioner with full arrears, emphasizing that mere registration of an FIR does not constitute valid grounds for arbitrary dismissal under public employment law.