The Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that unauthorized absence alone is not sufficient to dismiss or compulsorily retire an employee. The court held that disciplinary authorities must prove the absence was deliberate and provide clear reasons before imposing such a severe penalty.

The Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a state government's writ appeal filed 951 days late, observing that the law applies equally to the government and private citizens. The court ruled that bureaucratic negligence cannot be used to deprive the opposing party of its legally accrued rights.