11 years after retiring, employee files case seeking due promotion and arrears benefits; SC denies relief

Fri, Oct 03, 2025 | 02:20 PM IST

Basic rights denied? Here’s how to fight and win

1	11 years after retiring, employee files case seeking due promotion and arrears benefits; SC denies relief Krishnan, a retired Excise Department officer, lost his Supreme Court battle for promotions and arrears granted to his juniors. The court overturned previous rulings favoring Krishnan, citing his 11-year delay in filing the case after retirement. The Supreme Court emphasized that repeated representations do not justify significant delays in seeking legal recourse, reinforcing the importance of timely action. Read more.

2	25-year service, 2 year wait for gratuity, pension: Bombay HC rules retired employee must get 10% interest for delay

3	Brother sold half of late father’s house despite father not giving him share in registered will, wins case in SC

4	Taxpayer with unexplained investment gets part relief in ITAT Delhi due to his socio-economic status

5	Teacher got Rs 3.5 lakh cash gift from daughter; Tax dept sent notice, she fought back and won case A teacher got Rs 3.5 lakh as cash gift from daughter and deposited this cash in her bank account; However, the income tax department doubted daughter’s ability to give such a big cash, but ITAT Delhi ruled in teacher’s favour: Here’s why. Read below to know more about this case.

6	Delhi Customs seize man’s Rolex watch upon arrival from Dubai; HC allows him to retrieve it after paying fine


7	Father gets relief in SC in 6-year long battle for child visitation rights

8	Granddaughter says father and aunt denied her share in grandfather’s property; Delhi court quotes Hindu Succession Act to reject her claim

9	Bride’s premature FD withdrawal request denied by Post Office; Odisha High Court rules in her favour

10	Income Tax dept loses seized jewellery worth over Rs 90 lakh kept in bank custody: Allahabad HC orders dept to compensate the taxpayer Mr. Jain's seized gold jewellery, worth over Rs 90 lakh, was stolen from a bank while in Income Tax custody. The Allahabad High Court ordered the Income Tax Authorities to pay Jain his compensation within four weeks, holding them responsible for the loss. They must verify his valuation and face 12% penal interest if payment is delayed.

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