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The Tripura High Court ruled Section 12(5) applies retrospectively to pre-2015 agreements, invalidating clauses appointing a party's employee as arbitrator absent an express waiver. The court appointed an independent arbitrator, reinforcing neutrality in legacy government contracts.

The Bombay High Court ruled that BSNL cannot withhold pensions of retired employees merely for failing to submit caste certificates if no statutory adjudication occurred during service. This affirms that pension entitlements are not contingent on post-retirement documentation unless a formal, prior order invalidated the claim - protecting thousands of retired government workers from arbitrary denial of benefits.

CAT holds that Women's Complaint Committee lacks jurisdiction to investigate non-sexual harassment complaints and cannot initiate disciplinary proceedings. Key natural justice violations identified.