The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the salary of serving Assam Rifles personnel cannot be directly attached by civil courts for recovery of maintenance dues. The judgment reinforces statutory protection granted under the Assam Rifles Act.
The Court clarified that only the Central Government has the authority to deduct pay and allowances of such personnel. While maintenance claims remain valid, recovery must follow proper administrative channels rather than direct court attachment. This ruling highlights legal safeguards for armed forces personnel while balancing rights of dependents.
APSC Relevance: Important for polity, service laws, judicial interpretation and armed forces protections.
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