Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Rafiq Masih Doctrine | No Recovery of Excess Salary Without Fault, Fraud, or Misrepresentation: Punjab & Haryana HC Orders Refund with 9% Interest
The Punjab & Haryana High Court reaffirmed the Rafiq Masih doctrine, holding that recovery of excess salary from government employees is unlawful unless fault, fraud, or misrepresentation is proven. The court directed refund of Rs. 11,580 with 9% interest to a teacher, emphasizing natural justice and protection against arbitrary pay adjustments.