S. SARKAR & ORS. versus R.D. KRISTON, CHAIRMAN RLY. BOARD, RAIL BHAWAN, NEW DELHI AND ORS.

The respondents are bound to implement the Supreme Court order dated 30 April 1990 by treating separately and granting benefits to the 204/206 employees as earlier directed, without raising new objections regarding seniority or extension to others.

Parties: Appellants: S. Sarkar & Ors.; Respondents: R.D. Kriston, Chairman Railway Board, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi & Ors.
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 14 May 1993
Procedural Posture: Contempt Petition / Disposed
Outcome: Contempt Petition disposed of
Legal Topics: Implementation of Court Orders, Seniority and Promotion, Contempt of Court

Labour and Service Law Implementation of Court Orders Seniority and Promotion Contempt of Court

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Parties

S. Sarkar & Ors.

Appellants

R.D. Kriston, Chairman Railway Board, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi & Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Contempt Petition / Disposed

Legal Issues

1 Whether the order dated 30 April 1990 regarding exercise of option by direct recruit Assistant Station Masters was implemented by the respondents as directed by the Court.
2 Whether submissions regarding disturbance of seniority or extension to others can be considered in contempt proceedings.

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Contempt Petition disposed of

Orders

Respondents to implement the Supreme Court order in respect of 204/206 employees by applying alternative-II for placement and promotion.
Future promotions to be governed by the present alternative.