#right to timely decision

The Kerala High Court has ruled that administrative delays rooted in internal management disputes cannot override the constitutional and humanitarian imperative of compassionate employment for dependents of deceased public servants. This directive mandates timely disposal of applications within one month, reinforcing that procedural excuses cannot eclipse statutory and moral obligations to vulnerable families.

Kerala High Court directs timely disposal of Form 5 land application, holding that unreasonable administrative delay violates fundamental rights under Article 21.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that unexplained delay in deciding representations violates Article 21, mandating a speaking order within 60 days.