S.R. BHAGWAT & ORS. vs THE STATE OF MYSORE

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Karnataka State Civil Services (Regulation of Promotion, Pay and Pension) Act, 1973, particularly focusing on Sub-sections (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (8) of Section 4 and Section 11(2), which were challenged for conflicting with a prior High Court order. The Court held that the impugned provisions were unconstitutional as they undermined the finality of the High Court's decision and violated the principles of natural justice. Consequently, the provisions were struck down, reaffirming the supremacy of judicial orders over legislative enactments.