Court Rules That Leave for Research Abroad Should Not Be Considered a Break in Service and Must Count Towards Pension Benefits: Madras High Court

The High Court of Judicature at Madras has delivered a significant judgment regarding the treatment of leave for employment abroad in terms of pension and career advancement benefits. The case in question, W.P.No.10045 of 2023, was brought before the court by R. Rakkiyappan, challenging the decision of Bharathiar University. Case Details: 1. Background of the Case: - R. Rakkiyappan was appointed as an Assistant Professor at Bharathiar University in 2011.…