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News Supreme Court Grants Regular Pay-Scale to Temporary Employees After Three Years of Service: Sets Aside Madhya Pradesh High Court’s Division Bench Ruling, Holds Government Cannot Arbitrarily Deny Benefits Granted Under 1984 Circular RawlawFebruary 3, 20255 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Rules Workman Not Entitled to Legal Representation in Domestic Inquiry: Holds Legal Representation Only Allowed If Employer’s Presenting Officer is Legally Trained, Inquiry Officer’s Legal Background Irrelevant RawlawFebruary 3, 20256 min read Save
News Supreme Court Upholds Divorce on Grounds of Mental Cruelty: False Allegations of Fraud, Dowry Demand, and Infidelity Justify Decree; Orders Husband to Pay ₹10 Lakh as One-Time Alimony After Marriage Irretrievably Breaks Down RawlawFebruary 3, 20255 min read Save
News Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Quashing of FIR Amidst Cross Allegations of Assault and Sexual Harassment, Holds “Existence of a Cross FIR is Not a Sole Ground for Quashing” RawlawFebruary 3, 20256 min read Save
News Supreme Court Acquits Husband in Dowry Death Case: Holds Prosecution Failed to Prove Cruelty or Harassment “Soon Before Death,” Presumption Under Section 113-B Evidence Act Not Applicable Due to Contradictory Testimonies RawlawFebruary 3, 20255 min read Save
News Bombay High Court Upholds Mumbai University’s Decision to Cancel Admission After Two Years: “Court Cannot Direct University to Lower Cut-off Standards; IB Students Must Meet Minimum Eligibility Criteria, Provisional Admission Does Not Create Vested Right” RawlawFebruary 3, 20256 min read Save
News Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Under SC-ST Act: “Alleged Offence Did Not Take Place in Public View, Essential Ingredients Not Met; Abuse Inside Office Chamber Does Not Satisfy Legal Requirements for FIR” RawlawFebruary 3, 20255 min read Save
