#Section 47

Bombay High Court rules that terminating a disabled employee without offering a suitable alternative posting breaches Section 47 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. The Court directed compassionate appointment for the deceased employee’s son and release of leave encashment benefits, reinforcing disability rights in employment.

Bombay High Court ruled that Section 47 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act cannot be invoked to appoint trustees after elections have been held as per a sanctioned scheme. The Court quashed an order that effectively extended trustees' terms, emphasizing adherence to the sanctioned election process and directing fresh elections by October 1, 2026. This ruling reinforces the primacy of sanctioned schemes over administrative appointments in trust governance.

Bombay High Court holds that Charity Commissioner cannot bypass trust deed provisions for trustee elections under Section 47; statutory powers must align with governing documents.