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Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench dismissed a writ petition seeking regularization of municipal employees, affirming that policy compliance and estoppel principles preclude service regularization absent statutory backing. The ruling underscores the primacy of government policies over individual claims in service matters.
The Bombay High Court held that once the state encourages industries to invest through a clear incentive scheme, it cannot later withdraw those benefits retroactively, even via a subsequent resolution. This reinforces the doctrine of promissory estoppel as a shield against arbitrary state conduct, protecting entrepreneurs who act in good faith on official assurances.
Rajasthan High Court holds that contractual employees cannot be terminated arbitrarily due to policy shifts, even if the execution scheme changes. The court directed reinstatement with pay protection, emphasizing that termination without valid grounds violates principles of natural justice and fair employment practices.