Union Of India vs Madras Tele.S.C. & S.T. Social Welfare ...

The Supreme Court addressed the conflict arising from divergent judgments in Union of India vs. P.N. Lal and Union of India vs. Madras Telephone SC/ST Social Welfare Association, emphasizing the need for clarity in implementation of directions from the Central Administrative Tribunal and the High Court. The Court noted that the Union of India sought clarifications and directions due to the conflicting judgments, which necessitated a larger bench to resolve the issues. The Court held that all affected parties must be included in the proceedings to ensure comprehensive adjudication.