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Petitioners having repeatedly obtained benefits contrary to binding orders and undertakings cannot seek equitable relief.

Respondents are required to increase Petitioners salary to match junior associate professor as of 01.09.2008, without discrimination based on junior associate professor Ph.D. status.

No evidence of discrimination or arbitrariness was found, as all candidates without ANM qualifications were disqualified hence, Petitioner, not possessing essential qualification of ANM, has been rightly excluded from consideration.

Impugned order regarding cancellation of an examination centre lacks clarity and detail regarding nature of malpractice therefore, institutional penalties should be proportionate and evidence-based, thus allowing for regulatory directions to reinforce examination integrity while ensuring student welfare.

Policy decisions regarding recruitment, such as setting eligibility criteria and disqualifications, are primarily employers responsibility and are subject to constitutional validity and Courts do not function as appellate authorities over these policy choices.

Court cannot modify Government Resolutions operative date unless arbitrariness or illegality is shown under Article 226 of Constitution.

Appellants' agricultural lands are classified as irrigated hence, market value of acquired lands is established at Rs. 1,199 per Are, entitling claimants to compensation at that rate.

Agreement to sell cannot be viewed as a conveyance due to the lack of immediate possession delivery, negating need for stamp duty.

Pension is an enforceable right and part of employees lawful entitlements under the relevant statutes.

Escalation should be calculated for each R.A. Bill period and Plaintiff incorrectly interpreted Clause 56 of agreement when submitting final Bill.

Appointments made through Pavitra Portal aim for transparency but do not govern internal promotions.

Respondent-APMCs late dispute over birth date appears to be an attempt to deny Petitioner his entitled service benefits after retirement hence, Respondent-APMC is directed to pay service benefits to Petitioner.

Municipal Corporations service rules provide for an upgrade after seven years of continuous service, which constitutes a vested right of employee that cannot be revoked without a valid amendment hence, Respondents cannot circumvent this by using a Government Resolution without amending rules directly.

Claimants are entitled to statutory benefits, including rental compensation for time deprived of land income hence, Reference Courts conclusions were determined incorrect, warranting modifications to initial awards.

Respondent Bank is directed to consider application of Petitioner for appointment of his son on compassionate ground and in lieu thereof grant lumpsum exgratia payment.

Petitioners wife was COVID positive at time of death, supported by substantial medical evidence hence, impugned order of collector set aside and Authorities are mandated to decide on claim within eight weeks.

Respondents-employees have proved before Industrial Court that they have completed 240 days of continuous service in one calendar year therefore, Industrial Court has rightly granted permanency in their favour.

No writ of mandamus can be issued to compel authorities to treat Petitioner as eligible in contravention of governing statute.

Petitioner was elected on a reserved seat based on false representation of holding a validity certificate for OBC category, leading to voiding of her election.

Decision of Scrutiny Committees upheld, asserting there was no illegality in interpretation of eligibility norms and without an official equivalence certificate, Petitioner cannot be deemed eligible to teach Social Science under Article 226 of Constitution.