Recruitment Rules Can't Be Applied Retroactively, Chhattisgarh High Court Sets Aside Employee's Termination Order

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that recruitment rules cannot be applied retroactively to terminate an employee, in a case where an employee’s termination order was based on new recruitment rules. The court set aside the termination order, stating that the rules in effect at the time of recruitment should govern the employment contract. The decision is significant as it highlights the principle of legal certainty and fairness in employment matters. Employers cannot retrospectively apply new rules to affect employees who were hired under the previous set of regulations. The ruling protects employees’ rights and ensures that recruitment terms and conditions remain stable throughout their tenure.