SATISH CHANDRA ANAND versus THE UNION OF INDIA

SATISH CHANDRA ANAND versus THE UNION OF INDIA

Termination of a temporary Government servant in accordance with the terms of contract and by the rules did not amount to dismissal or removal under Article 311 and did not violate Articles 14 or 16(1) of the Constitution; no fundamental right was infringed.

Parties
Petitioner: Satish Chandra Anand; Respondent: Union of India
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
13 March 1953
Procedural Posture
Petition Under Article 32 of the Constitution / Final Judgment
Outcome
petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Termination of Temporary Civil Servant, Contract Employment, Fundamental Rights Under Articles 14, 16 and 311
Constitutional Law Service Law Termination of Temporary Civil Servant Contract Employment Fundamental Rights Under Articles 14, 16 and 311

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Parties

Satish Chandra Anand

Petitioner

Union of India

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Petition Under Article 32 of the Constitution / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether termination of temporary service by notice infringes Articles 14, 16(1), or 311 of the Constitution
  2. 2 Whether petitioner was discriminated against or denied equal opportunity in public employment

Ratio Decidendi

Termination of a temporary Government servant in accordance with the terms of contract and by the rules did not amount to dismissal or removal under Article 311 and did not violate Articles 14 or 16(1) of the Constitution; no fundamental right was infringed.

Court Disposition

petition dismissed

Orders

  • Petition dismissed with costs.