#judicial review of transfer

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that contractual Ayush employees must retain their seniority when transferred before completing three years of service, as per Rule IV(C) of the MP Ayush Rules. This protects them from being treated as fresh appointees, ensuring continuity of service benefits and preventing arbitrary administrative transfers that undermine career progression.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that administrative transfers of government employees must account for critical medical needs of dependent family members, especially when relocation would disrupt ongoing treatment. This sets a precedent for procedural fairness in transfer policy, requiring authorities to evaluate humanitarian factors before enforcing postings that compromise family welfare.