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The Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down G.O.Ms.No.190/2012 mandating MSW degrees from State universities for promotion to Lecturer in Social Sciences, holding it violates Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. The ruling impacts MSW-qualified employees in government medical colleges seeking career advancement.
The Meghalaya High Court has ruled that exclusive direct recruitment for Excise Inspector posts violates the mandatory 50-50 split between promotion and direct entry mandated by Rule 7(1)(c). This sets a precedent ensuring fair career progression for Assistant Inspectors and curbs arbitrary hiring practices in state excise services.
CAT holds that arrears must be granted for wrongful denial of promotion even under notional promotion policy, aligning with equity and binding precedent in similar cases.
Kerala High Court holds that appointment of Principal in aided higher secondary schools must prioritize senior HSSTs with matching subject, invalidating retrospective rules favoring Headmasters.