Judgment - The Legal Chamber

The Supreme Court affirmed Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) as 'Organized Group-A Services,' entitling officers to Non-Functional Financial Upgradation. It directed a six-month cadre review and recruitment rule revision. The Court also suggested progressively reducing IPS deputation posts in CAPFs to address officer stagnation and grievances Facts Of The Case: The case originated from a long-standing grievance of officers belonging to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) – including CRPF, BSF, SSB, ITBP, and CISF. These officers sought recognition of their services as 'Organized Group-A Services' (OGAS), a crucial classification for ensuring parity with other Group-A services and entitlement to benefits such as Non-Functional Financial Upgradation (NFFU). A primary co...

The Supreme Court clarified that judicial members of Consumer Commissions are exempt from written exams. It upheld a five-year tenure and judicial majority in selection committees, while validating past appointments made before specific Limaye-I directives. The Court also mandated new rules from the Union of India, ensuring a permanent adjudicatory forum and expediting recruitment across states. Facts Of The Case: The prosecution's case originated from an incident on April 4, 2016, around 11 a.m., when the informant's son, Akash Garadia, along with Budhadeba Garadia (PW-1), Susanta Kusulia (PW-2), and the appellant/accused, went to a river to bathe. Subsequently, the appellant and Akash proceeded to a cashew field. When Akash and the appellant failed to return, PW-1 and PW-2 came back to...

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