Principle of Subsistence of Rights Inapplicable When Basis of Engagement is Displaced by Administrative Restructuring: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In a significant judgment dated 31 March 2026, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh clarified that the principle of subsistence of rights cannot be applied where the very basis of employment ceases to exist due to administrative restructuring or relocation. The Court emphasized that a fresh recruitment process in such cases is valid and independent. Background of the Dispute The dispute arose from the engagement of a…
