SH. RAMESH KUMAR versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

SH. RAMESH KUMAR versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Since the appellant was given an opportunity to apply for absorption but did not avail of it, the questions of discrimination or denial of appointment do not arise.

Parties
Appellant: Ramesh Kumar; Respondents: Union of India and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
28 October 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Casual Labour, Absorption, Appointment, Discrimination
Service Law Casual Labour Absorption Appointment Discrimination

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Parties

Ramesh Kumar

Appellant

Union of India and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether denial of appointment to senior casual labour while junior was retained constitutes discrimination
  2. 2 Whether opportunity for absorption was denied to the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

Since the appellant was given an opportunity to apply for absorption but did not avail of it, the questions of discrimination or denial of appointment do not arise.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal is dismissed
  • No costs