#state circular

The Allahabad High Court has affirmed that state police must strictly adhere to the 2023 circular prohibiting intervention in civil disputes at the request of private parties, reinforcing that such restraint is not a grant of preferential rights but a procedural safeguard to prevent abuse of power. This ruling clarifies the limits of police authority in pending civil litigation and protects citizens from coercive harassment disguised as law enforcement.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that a Patwari with over 30 years of service is entitled to the third time-bound pay scale under state circulars, affirming legitimate expectation and binding precedent from prior rulings. This decision mandates prompt adjudication of such claims and sets a clear standard for equitable pay progression in state-level revenue service roles.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Gwalior Bench, ruled that superannuation does not bar consideration of a daily wager's claim for regularization or benefits under state circulars, even if adjudication is pending. The court directed authorities to decide the petitioner's claim on merits post-resolution of related litigation, reinforcing that retirement does not nullify entitlements accrued during service.