{"id":18023,"date":"2026-03-27T05:03:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T05:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=18023"},"modified":"2026-03-27T05:56:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T05:56:23","slug":"government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/","title":{"rendered":"The Culture of Perpetual Litigation in Government Service Matters: A Systemic Strain on Constitutional Courts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"culture-of-perpetual-litigation-government-service-matters\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Culture_of_Perpetual_Litigation_in_Government_Service_Matters_A_Systemic_Strain_on_Constitutional_Courts\"><\/span>The Culture of Perpetual Litigation in Government Service Matters: A Systemic Strain on Constitutional Courts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the contemporary functioning of constitutional courts, particularly the High Courts across India, a discernible and concerning trend has emerged\u2014an overwhelming docket burden arising from service-related litigations instituted by government employees.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#The_Culture_of_Perpetual_Litigation_in_Government_Service_Matters_A_Systemic_Strain_on_Constitutional_Courts\" >The Culture of Perpetual Litigation in Government Service Matters: A Systemic Strain on Constitutional Courts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Government_Employment_Benefits_and_Expectations\" >Government Employment: Benefits and Expectations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Rise_of_Litigation_Culture_Among_Government_Employees\" >Rise of Litigation Culture Among Government Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Right_to_Judicial_Review_and_Its_Misuse\" >Right to Judicial Review and Its Misuse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Impact_on_Judicial_Time_and_Efficiency\" >Impact on Judicial Time and Efficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Bypassing_Alternative_Remedies\" >Bypassing Alternative Remedies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Impact_On_Judicial_Discipline\" >Impact On Judicial Discipline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Transfer_Orders_And_Litigation\" >Transfer Orders And Litigation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Key_Issues_In_Transfer_Litigation\" >Key Issues In Transfer Litigation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Psychological_And_Institutional_Implications\" >Psychological And Institutional Implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Financial_Burden_On_The_State\" >Financial Burden On The State<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Cost_Components\" >Cost Components<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Ethical_Dimension\" >Ethical Dimension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Solutions_And_Institutional_Reforms\" >Solutions And Institutional Reforms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Strengthening_Grievance_Redressal_Mechanisms\" >Strengthening Grievance Redressal Mechanisms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Empowering_Service_Tribunals\" >Empowering Service Tribunals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Deterrence_Through_Costs\" >Deterrence Through Costs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Need_For_Awareness_And_Legal_Education\" >Need For Awareness And Legal Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Balanced_Perspective\" >Balanced Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Role_Of_High_Courts\" >Role Of High Courts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/government-service-litigation-india-high-court-burden\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>While the right to judicial review remains a sacrosanct constitutional guarantee, its indiscriminate invocation in matters of minor administrative inconvenience reflects a growing culture of litigiousness that warrants critical introspection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"government-employment-benefits-and-expectations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Employment_Benefits_and_Expectations\"><\/span>Government Employment: Benefits and Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Government employment in India has historically been perceived as a bastion of stability, security, and social prestige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees of the State enjoy a wide array of benefits, including assured pay scales, pensionary entitlements, medical facilities, housing allowances, leave encashments, and, most importantly, a high degree of job security insulated from arbitrary termination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These privileges, funded by public exchequer, are intended to ensure that public servants discharge their duties efficiently and without undue external pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assured pay scales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pensionary entitlements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing allowances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave encashments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High degree of job security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rise-of-litigation-culture\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rise_of_Litigation_Culture_Among_Government_Employees\"><\/span>Rise of Litigation Culture Among Government Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>However, paradoxically, it is observed that a substantial segment of government employees, notwithstanding the extensive benefits conferred upon them, frequently resort to litigation even in the face of trivial administrative grievances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transfer orders, minor adverse entries, delay in promotions, posting preferences, or disciplinary proceedings at nascent stages often become subject matter of writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This phenomenon has led to an exponential increase in service jurisprudence cases, significantly encumbering the judicial system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transfer orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor adverse entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delay in promotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posting preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early-stage disciplinary proceedings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"right-to-judicial-review-and-its-misuse\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right_to_Judicial_Review_and_Its_Misuse\"><\/span>Right to Judicial Review and Its Misuse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the outset, it must be unequivocally acknowledged that access to justice is a fundamental right, and no individual\u2014 whether a government employee or otherwise\u2014can be precluded from seeking redressal against arbitrary or illegal State action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The power of judicial review serves as a vital check against executive excesses and ensures adherence to the rule of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, the misuse or overuse of this remedy for inconsequential issues dilutes its sanctity and undermines judicial efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"impact-on-judicial-time-and-efficiency\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Judicial_Time_and_Efficiency\"><\/span>Impact on Judicial Time and Efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary concerns arising from this trend is the disproportionate consumption of judicial time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High Courts, being constitutional courts, are entrusted with adjudicating matters of significant public importance, including protection of fundamental rights, constitutional interpretation, and resolution of complex civil and criminal disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a considerable portion of their docket is occupied by service matters\u2014many of which pertain to routine administrative decisions\u2014it inevitably results in delays in adjudication of more pressing and substantive issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Judicial Function<\/th><th>Impact of Service Litigation Burden<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fundamental Rights Protection<\/td><td>Delayed hearings and relief<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Constitutional Interpretation<\/td><td>Reduced judicial focus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Complex Civil &amp; Criminal Cases<\/td><td>Backlog and prolonged adjudication<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bypassing-alternative-remedies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bypassing_Alternative_Remedies\"><\/span>Bypassing Alternative Remedies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctrine of alternative remedy, though well-established, is often bypassed by litigants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statutory forums such as service tribunals and departmental appellate authorities are specifically constituted to address grievances of government employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the availability of these efficacious remedies, there is a growing tendency to directly invoke the writ jurisdiction of High Courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"impact-on-judicial-discipline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_On_Judicial_Discipline\"><\/span>Impact On Judicial Discipline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This not only contravenes settled principles of judicial discipline but also burdens the courts with matters that could be effectively resolved at lower or specialized forums. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transfer-orders-and-litigation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transfer_Orders_And_Litigation\"><\/span>Transfer Orders And Litigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, there exists a perceptible lack of restraint in challenging transfer orders\u2014a quintessential incidence of service. The settled legal position is that transfer is an administrative prerogative, and judicial interference is warranted only in cases of mala fides or violation of statutory provisions. Yet, High Courts are inundated with petitions seeking quashing of transfer orders on grounds that are, more often than not, personal inconveniences rather than legal infirmities. Such petitions, while individually appearing innocuous, collectively contribute to judicial backlog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-issues-in-transfer-litigation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Issues_In_Transfer_Litigation\"><\/span>Key Issues In Transfer Litigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Administrative prerogative frequently challenged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal inconvenience cited over legal grounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High volume of petitions increasing backlog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"psychological-and-institutional-impact\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychological_And_Institutional_Implications\"><\/span>Psychological And Institutional Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another dimension of this issue pertains to the psychological and institutional implications. The ease with which service matters are litigated has fostered a mindset wherein administrative decisions are routinely viewed through the prism of potential litigation. This not only erodes the authority of administrative superiors but also hampers effective governance. Decision-making becomes cautious to the point of paralysis, with officers apprehensive of legal challenges at every step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"financial-burden-on-the-state\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Burden_On_The_State\"><\/span>Financial Burden On The State<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From a fiscal perspective, the cost implications are equally significant. Government litigation entails expenditure on legal representation, administrative processing, and compliance with court orders. When such litigation is multiplied across thousands of cases, it results in a substantial financial burden on the State\u2014funds that could otherwise be utilized for developmental purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost-components\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_Components\"><\/span>Cost Components<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Legal Representation<\/td><td>Fees for lawyers and legal teams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Administrative Processing<\/td><td>Internal handling of cases and documentation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compliance Costs<\/td><td>Execution of court orders<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ethical-dimension\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ethical_Dimension\"><\/span>Ethical Dimension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also pertinent to consider the ethical dimension of this phenomenon. Government employees, as public servants, are expected to exhibit a higher degree of responsibility and restraint. The frequent recourse to litigation for personal service matters, particularly when internal mechanisms are available, raises questions about the commitment to institutional discipline and public duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"solutions-and-reforms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solutions_And_Institutional_Reforms\"><\/span>Solutions And Institutional Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addressing this systemic issue, a multifaceted approach is imperative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strengthening-grievance-mechanisms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Grievance_Redressal_Mechanisms\"><\/span>Strengthening Grievance Redressal Mechanisms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, there is a need to strengthen and streamline departmental grievance redressal mechanisms. If employees are assured of fair and timely resolution of their grievances at the departmental level, the inclination to approach courts may significantly diminish. Transparency in administrative processes and reasoned decision-making can further enhance trust in internal systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"empowering-service-tribunals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowering_Service_Tribunals\"><\/span>Empowering Service Tribunals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, service tribunals must be empowered and made more accessible. Ensuring their functional autonomy, adequate staffing, and expeditious disposal of cases can restore confidence in these specialized forums. High Courts, in turn, must adopt a more stringent approach in enforcing the rule of alternative remedy, entertaining writ petitions in service matters only in exceptional circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deterrence-through-costs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deterrence_Through_Costs\"><\/span>Deterrence Through Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirdly, imposition of realistic costs in frivolous or premature litigation can act as a deterrent. While courts have traditionally been cautious in imposing costs, particularly in service matters, a calibrated approach may be necessary to discourage misuse of judicial processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"need-for-awareness-and-education\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_For_Awareness_And_Legal_Education\"><\/span>Need For Awareness And Legal Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Judicial pronouncements have, on multiple occasions, emphasized the need for restraint in service-related litigation. However, the persistence of this trend indicates that mere reiteration of legal principles is insufficient. There must be a conscious effort\u2014both at the institutional and individual levels\u2014to recalibrate the approach towards litigation. Legal education and awareness also play a crucial role. Government employees must be sensitized to the legal thresholds for judicial intervention and the importance of exhausting alternative remedies. Workshops, training programs, and advisory circulars can contribute to fostering a more responsible litigation culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"balanced-perspective\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balanced_Perspective\"><\/span>Balanced Perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is equally important to acknowledge that not all service litigations are frivolous. Instances of genuine injustice, discrimination, or arbitrariness do arise and necessitate judicial intervention. The objective, therefore, is not to curtail the right to seek justice but to ensure that it is exercised judiciously and responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"role-of-high-courts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_Of_High_Courts\"><\/span>Role Of High Courts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The High Courts, as guardians of constitutional rights, must not be transformed into forums for routine administrative grievances. Their role in the constitutional framework is far too significant to be overshadowed by an avalanche of service-related disputes. Preserving the sanctity and efficacy of these institutions requires a collective commitment to minimizing avoidable litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the burgeoning trend of government employees invoking writ jurisdiction for minor service matters represents a systemic challenge with far-reaching implications. It strains judicial resources, delays justice in critical matters, and imposes financial and administrative burdens on the State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing this issue necessitates a balanced approach that upholds the right to judicial review while discouraging its misuse. A cultural shift towards responsible litigation, reinforced by institutional reforms and judicial prudence, is essential. Only then can the High Courts effectively discharge their constitutional mandate, ensuring justice not only for government employees but for society at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Written By:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advocate Manoj Sharma<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advocate Abhishek Sharma<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Culture of Perpetual Litigation in Government Service Matters: A Systemic Strain on Constitutional Courts In the contemporary functioning of constitutional courts, particularly the High Courts across India, a discernible and concerning trend has emerged\u2014an overwhelming docket burden arising from service-related litigations instituted by government employees. 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