Family member Archives

Gauhati High Court| ‘Cousin’ not a family member; cannot be considered for Preferential Appointment under Assam Public Services (Preferential Appointment) Rules, 1999

Gauhati High Court: The single Bench of Michael Zothankhuma, J., disposed of the writ petition and held that a cousin cannot be

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P&H HC | Under S. 499 IPC, is it only the ‘family members’ or ‘near relatives’ of deceased person, against whom imputations have been made, can claim to be ‘persons aggrieved’? Court explains

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Sanjay Kumar, J., quashed the proceedings under Section 499 IPC against the petitioner holding that the complainant was

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Brother of government servant, if aged 18 years and above at the time of nomination, cannot be construed as ‘family member’ eligible for pensionary benefits

Madras High Court: Dismissing a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution against the order of the District judge denying pensionary