Supreme Court of India · 1969-10-09
RABINDRA NATH BOSE & ORS. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1967/8
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RABINDRA NATH BOSE & ORS.
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
- Author
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (),SIKRI, S.M.,MITTER, G.K.,RAY, A.N.,REDDY, P. JAGANMOHAN
- Bench
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (CJ),SIKRI, S.M.,MITTER, G.K.,RAY, A.N.,REDDY, P. JAGANMOHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court ruled that Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India do not apply to actions taken during the pre-Constitution period, specifically regarding the promotion of Income-tax Officers based on Seniority Rules established in 1952. The Court held that the petitioners' challenge was barred by laches, as they delayed their appeal regarding the promotions of confirmed Assistant Commissioners of Income-tax. Consequently, the Court upheld the validity of the promotions made prior to the Constitution's enactment, confirming the seniority of the respondents over the petitioners.