Continuous Promotional Advantage to Reserved Category Without Reassessment of Seniority Violates Right to Equality: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has strongly reaffirmed that the principles of equality enshrined in Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India are fundamental to fair governance, particularly in matters concerning service promotions and pay parity. In a detailed judgment, Justice Sandeep Moudgil ruled in favour of Kailash Chander, a retired Zilledar, ordering the Haryana Government to step up his pay and grant consequential benefits in accordance…