Signed Salary Restructuring Letter Prevails Over Internal Emails: Delhi High Court Reaffirms Sanctity of Written Employment Contracts

Introduction: The Delhi High Court, in Anju Dhawan v. M/S. Aithent Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (RFA 648/2024), delivered an important judgment reiterating that internal management correspondence cannot override the express terms of a written agreement executed between an employer and an employee. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismissed the appeal filed by former employee Anju Dhawan, who […]

Madras High Court Reiterates That Judges Must Actively Question Witnesses to Uncover the Truth During Trial

Introduction: The Madras High Court, in P. Palanikumar v. R. Selvi (A.S. (MD) No.162 of 2018, 2026 LiveLaw (Mad) 269), delivered a significant judgment emphasizing the proactive role of judges in the administration of justice. A Division Bench comprising Justice G.R. Swaminathan and Justice R. Poornima held that Section 165 of the Indian Evidence Act, […]

Supreme Court Upholds Fresh Recruitment Process, Rules Select List Does Not Confer an Absolute Right to Appointment

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has reiterated an important principle governing public employment and recruitment processes: inclusion in a select list does not create an indefeasible or vested right to appointment. In a significant judgment concerning the recruitment of Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-II posts in Tamil Nadu, the Court upheld the decision of the […]

Calcutta High Court Declines Interim Relief in Challenge to Recognition of Leader of Opposition, Cites Majority Support and Disputed Party Resolution

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court recently refused to grant interim relief to senior All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay in his challenge to the appointment of Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. The matter was decided by Justice Krishna Rao, who held that the petitioner had […]