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Revenue officers lack review powers

Revenue Officers Under West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953, Lack Inherent Review Powers; Supreme Court Clarifies Constitutional Limits

State of West Bengal vs Jai Hind [Decided on February 06, 2026]
Penal rent deductible from gratuity

Discontinuance Of HRA Itself Cannot Legitimize Unauthorised Occupation; Delhi HC Upholds Deduction Of Penal Rent From Gratuity For Overstay In Railway Quarters

Amit Sharma vs Union of India [Decided on February 06, 2026]
Future prospects mandatory for compensation

Future Prospects Mandatory For Fixed Salary Earners Below the Age of 40; SC Enhances Motor Accident Compensation To ₹20.8 Lakh

V. Pathmavathi & Ors. v. Bharthi AXA General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr. [Decision dated February 06, 2025]
Subordinate officer lacks disciplinary jurisdiction

Subordinate Officer Lacks Jurisdiction To Revive Disciplinary Action Dropped By Superior Authority; Delhi HC Reinstates DTC Employee

Ran Singh vs Delhi Transport Corporation [Decided on February 06, 2026]
Delhi High Court

DJS Rules Expressly Prohibit Re-Evaluation; Delhi High Court Refuses To Unsettle Judicial Appointments Over Allegation Of Mark Alteration By Examiner

Prerna Gupta vs Registrar General of Delhi High Court [Decided on February 06, 2026]
Delhi HC dismisses half-baked petition

‘Costs to be Recovered from Officer who Decided to File Half-Baked Petition’; Delhi HC Dismisses Union’s Plea Challenging CAT Order

Union of India v. Inder Pal [Decided on 16-01-2026]