Supreme Court of India · 1972-10-03
THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE. GOVERNMENT OF A. P., vs V. VENKATA REDDY & ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1972/60355
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE. GOVERNMENT OF A. P.,
- Respondent
- V. VENKATA REDDY & ORS.
- Author
- SIKRI, S.M. (),RAY, A.N.,DUA, I.D.,PALEKAR, D.G.,BEG, M. HAMEEDULLAH
- Bench
- SIKRI, S.M. (CJ),RAY, A.N.,DUA, I.D.,PALEKAR, D.G.,BEG, M. HAMEEDULLAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Mulki Rules promulgated by the Nizam of Hyderabad, determining that they were 'laws in force' under Article 35(b) of the Constitution and continued post the Reorganisation of States Act, 1956. The Court clarified that these rules, which set residential qualifications for state service appointments, were not repealed by the Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act, 1957, despite certain provisions being declared void. The appeal was allowed, affirming the High Court's decision that the Mulki Rules remained valid and enforceable.