Prof Sachidanand Sinha vs Jawaharlal Nehru University

ik-192873713 Delhi High Court 28 November 2024 • 14 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (7)

Abhik Chimni Counsel Petitioner Devika Thakur Counsel Respondent Ginny J Rautray Counsel Respondent Gurupal Singh Counsel Petitioner Maaroof Counsel Petitioner Pranjal Abrol Counsel Petitioner Ranvijay Singh Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Jawaharlal Nehru University Respondent Prof Sachidanand Sinha Petitioner

Case Significance

Prof Sachidanand Sinha vs Jawaharlal Nehru University is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 28, 2024 (citation: ik-192873713). A retired JNU professor sought release of Leave Encashment and Gratuity that had been withheld for 27 months due to pending disciplinary proceedings arising from a one-day protest organised by faculty. The court directed release of Leave Encashment with interest at 9% per annum from the date the amount became due, relying on the Supreme Court's S.K. Dua v. State of Haryana precedent and constitutional principles. Liberty was granted to claim Gratuity after the pending disciplinary writ petiti The case was heard by Justice Jyoti Singh.

Summary

A retired JNU professor sought release of Leave Encashment and Gratuity that had been withheld for 27 months due to pending disciplinary proceedings arising from a one-day protest organised by faculty. The court directed release of Leave Encashment with interest at 9% per annum from the date the amount became due, relying on the Supreme Court's S.K. Dua v. State of Haryana precedent and constitutional principles. Liberty was granted to claim Gratuity after the pending disciplinary writ petition is decided.

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