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The SC ruled its 2026 disability-pension judgment for ex-servicemen is not a blanket precedent; each claim must be decided on its own merits. This blocks mechanical extension to other pensionary claims, safeguarding settled cases and limiting costs.
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the upgradation of Junior Higher Secondary School Teachers to Higher Secondary School Teachers must be given retrospective effect from the beginning of the academic year, not from the date of the government order. This ensures equitable pay and seniority for teachers, aligning with established precedent and protecting their legitimate expectations under service law.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that review jurisdiction under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC can be invoked if a coordinate bench's order overlooks binding precedent, creating an 'error apparent on the face of the record'. The decision clarifies that such errors warrant recall of erroneous orders, ensuring judicial discipline and consistency in service law matters.
CESTAT Hyderabad rules that threshing and redrying of tobacco leaves on a job work basis qualifies as processing of agricultural produce, exempting it from service tax under Notification 14/2004-ST. The decision clarifies that such activities do not fall under 'Business Auxiliary Services', providing relief to tobacco processors and traders from retrospective tax demands.