This judgment deals with recovery of CAS benefits and pay reduction after University approval, holding that the State cannot later object to pre-1992 appointments exempt from NET/SET.

Case Snapshot

• Case Name: Dinkar Anandrao Jaybhay & Ors. v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

• Citation / Neutral Citation: 2026 BHC-AUG 46434-DB (Writ Petition No. 6786/2022 and connected matters)

• High Court: Bombay High Court, Bench at Aurangabad

• Bench: Justice Nitin B. Suryawanshi and Justice Abasaheb D. Shinde

• Date of Judgment: October 5, 2026

• Area of Law: Service law; higher education; Career Advancement Scheme (CAS); recovery of excess pay; NET/SET exemption; principles of natural justice

Judgment Headline

Bombay HC: State Cannot Recover CAS Benefits After University’s Permanent Approval

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