D.K. CHHANGANI & ORS. vs NITYA RANJAN MUKHERJEE & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court over the recognition of the Geological Survey of India Employees’ Association, emphasizing that the issue had become moot due to the passage of time since the elections held in 1975. The Court noted the introduction of the Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Associations) Rules, 1993, which outline the conditions for recognition of service associations under Article 309 and Article 148 of the Constitution. The Court ultimately held that the matter was no longer a live issue and did not require further adjudication.