STATE OF RAJASTHAN versus SHYAM LAL

STATE OF RAJASTHAN versus SHYAM LAL

By continuing the old laws of the merging State without repeal or alteration, and in view of the merger covenants and Article 295(2) of the Constitution, the State of Rajasthan affirmed and undertook the liabilities of the former State of Dholpur. Therefore, suits for refund are maintainable against the State of...

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Parties
Appellant: State of Rajasthan; Respondent: Shyam Lal
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 March 1964
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
State Liability, Merger of States, Recognition of Liabilities, Article 295(2)
Constitutional Law State Liability Merger of States Recognition of Liabilities Article 295(2)

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Parties

State of Rajasthan

Appellant

Shyam Lal

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the State of Rajasthan is liable under Art. 295(2) of the Constitution for obligations incurred by the former State of Dholpur prior to its merger into Rajasthan.

Ratio Decidendi

By continuing the old laws of the merging State without repeal or alteration, and in view of the merger covenants and Article 295(2) of the Constitution, the State of Rajasthan affirmed and undertook the liabilities of the former State of Dholpur. Therefore, suits for refund are maintainable against the State of Rajasthan. No law had been passed to take away the right to claim such refund.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • Respondent in Appeal No. 887 to get his costs from the appellant