Pensionary Benefits And Gratuity Can't Be Withheld During Pendency Of Criminal Proceedings Against Employees: Jharkhand High Court
In a recent judgment, the Jharkhand High Court, under the Hon'ble Dr. Justice S.N. Pathak, directed the Jharkhand government and Ranchi University to release the pension and other retirement benefits to Shanti Devi, a retired lecturer, despite the pending criminal cases against her. The court emphasized the principles enshrined in the Jharkhand State Universities Act, 2000 and various Supreme Court judgments regarding pension rights. Case Background Shanti Devi, the petitioner,…
