A single-judge bench of the Gauhati High Court under Justice Robin Phukan has dismissed the petition filed by a temporary music teacher, who sought regularisation of her position after nearly 18 years of service . The court held that her claim was barred by res judicata, since the matter had been adjudicated before.

However, recognizing the unusual circumstances, the bench provided a path forward: it suggested that she may approach the Governor of Assam to invoke his discretionary powers under Rules 31 and 235 of the Assam Services (Pension) Rules, 1969, to allow her temporary service to count towards pension eligibility

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