#judicial directives

Rajasthan High Court reaffirms that illegal encroachments on Gram Panchayat land cannot be regularized, directing complaints to the Public Land Protection Cell for disposal within two months. The ruling underscores administrative accountability and the strict protection of public land, limiting exceptions to rare cases.

The Delhi High Court ruled that recruitment authorities may deviate from advertised weightage criteria and rely solely on interview marks if compelled by binding judicial directives and administrative necessity, ensuring uniform treatment of all candidates. This holding underscores the flexibility of administrative bodies in public employment recruitment while balancing fairness and legal compliance.