Expansive Interpretation of “Last Pay Drawn” Includes CPF Contributions: Delhi High Court

In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court recently found the Chief Secretary of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) in contempt for not adhering to court orders regarding Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) contributions. This case revolves around the failure to release CPF contributions for judicial members of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC). The court emphasized that the term "last pay drawn" should include…