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Bombay High Court ruled that a disciplinary suspension must end after three months if no charge-sheet or reasoned order is served, ordering the reinstatement of two senior academicians. The decision enforces the Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979 and the 2025 State resolution, affecting all government employees facing suspension.
Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench strikes down the arbitrary cut-off date for enhanced retirement gratuity under Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, directing payment of differential gratuity to employees retired after January 1, 2016. The ruling reinforces Article 12 protections against unreasonable classification in service benefits.
Bombay HC rules that correction of date of birth in service records under Rule 38(2)(f) requires proof that the birth certificate predates service entry, not merely a clerical error claim. The judgment mandates documentary evidence of the error's origin, impacting all Maharashtra government employees seeking retrospective corrections.
The Bombay High Court has ruled that government employees who hold a valid lien on a prior permanent post cannot be terminated for failing typing tests; the only lawful remedy is reversion to their original position, with all service benefits preserved. This sets a vital precedent for thousands of Class IV employees across Maharashtra whose promotions are contingent on skill certifications, ensuring service continuity and protecting constitutional rights under Article 14 and 16.