UNION OF INDIA versus HARNAM SINGH

UNION OF INDIA versus HARNAM SINGH

The Court deleted specific observations in the earlier judgment to avoid misinterpretation that could lessen the efficacy of the judgment in Dr. Mahabal Ram v. Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Ors., and dismissed the review petition as the grounds raised did not justify interference with the earlier order.

Parties
Petitioner: Union of India; Respondent: Harnam Singh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
13 January 1994
Procedural Posture
Review Petition (c) No. 1384 of 1993 / Supreme Court Review of Decision in Civil Appeal No. 502 of 1993
Outcome
Review petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Administrative Tribunals, Review Petitions, Power of Single Member Tribunal
Administrative Law Administrative Tribunals Review Petitions Power of Single Member Tribunal

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Parties

Union of India

Petitioner

Harnam Singh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Petition (c) No. 1384 of 1993 / Supreme Court Review of Decision in Civil Appeal No. 502 of 1993

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether observations in earlier judgment regarding single member power of tribunal should be deleted

Ratio Decidendi

The Court deleted specific observations in the earlier judgment to avoid misinterpretation that could lessen the efficacy of the judgment in Dr. Mahabal Ram v. Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Ors., and dismissed the review petition as the grounds raised did not justify interference with the earlier order.

Court Disposition

Review petition dismissed

Orders

  • Observations in the earlier judgment referring to pending cases and single member tribunal powers are deleted.