#employment rights

Rajasthan High Court rules that service experience gained through placement agencies must be considered for contractual hiring under the Rajasthan Contractual Hiring Civil Posts Rules, 2022, ensuring fair employment rights for contractual workers. The decision reinforces administrative compliance with service law and prevents arbitrary exclusion of valid work experience.

Karnataka High Court rules that wrongful termination under the Industrial Disputes Act must result in reinstatement until the employee’s superannuation age, treating the intervening period as 'on duty'. The ruling reinforces the binding nature of CGIT awards and protects employment rights against arbitrary termination.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that employment promised to displaced families under G.O.Ms.No.98/1986 constitutes legally enforceable compensation, not mere policy. Prolonged inaction breaches the doctrine of legitimate expectation and Article 14, mandating immediate consideration of pending applications by affected dependents.

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that land oustees retain employment rights under the state rehabilitation policy in force at the time of land acquisition, even if subsequent corporate policies attempt to override them. The court held that such changes violate Article 14 and 21, reinforcing the principle of legitimate expectation for displaced families.

Bombay High Court rules that mere performance of duties in a reserved post does not confer a right to absorption without a valid appointment order. The judgment underscores that contractual terms of employment, including temporary status, cannot be bypassed for service claims under the Maharashtra Universities Act.

Himachal Pradesh High Court holds that daily wage workers completing eight years with 240 days annually are entitled to work charge status, reinforcing statutory entitlement over discretionary policy.

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that 30 years of service under Rules of 1977 confers permanent status, overriding superannuation at 60. Key precedent for service law practitioners.

Chhattisgarh High Court holds that state must decide employment claims under rehabilitation policy within stipulated time, ensuring non-discrimination and procedural fairness.