#government servant

Karnataka High Court rules that failure to maintain documentation alone, without proof of dishonest intent, does not prima facie establish an offence under Section 13(1)(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court emphasized that government servants cannot be presumed to be flight risks solely based on corruption allegations, reinforcing bail jurisprudence for public officials.

Chhattisgarh High Court rules that Shiksha Karmi employees do not qualify as 'government servants' for compassionate appointment purposes, quashing rejection orders and directing reconsideration within 120 days. The ruling clarifies eligibility criteria for dependents of deceased employees under service law.