Indian Institute Of Technology vs M.S.Bidarkundi And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the respondents, Laboratory Superintendents at the Indian Institute of Technology, are entitled to the increased age of superannuation of 62 years as per the Government of India's directive dated 31.8.1998. The Court clarified that the classification of posts is a function of the Board of Governors under Statute 11, but the respondents were unjustly excluded from benefits extended to other academic staff. The Court directed the Institute to implement the High Court's order and provide necessary financial benefits to the respondents.