Employer Can't Recover Excess Amount Paid For Over 5 Years: Delhi High Court

In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court addressed the issue of recovery of excess payment made to a government employee, specifically in the case where the husband of the petitioner received an excess salary due to the stepping up of his pay. The Court examined the legality of such a recovery and concluded that it is impermissible under Section 12A, Hindu Marriage Act, given the circumstances of the case.…