Supreme Court of India · 2008-06-16
State Of West Bengal & Ors vs Kamal Sengupta & Anr
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- State Of West Bengal & Ors
- Respondent
- Kamal Sengupta & Anr
- Author
- G.S. Singhvi
- Bench
- G.S. Singhvi, B.N. Agrawal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed whether a Tribunal under Section 4 of the Administrative Tribunals Act can review its decisions based on subsequent judgments or developments. The Court held that such a review is permissible, emphasizing the need for Tribunals to adapt to evolving legal standards and interpretations. The appeal by the State of West Bengal against the High Court's refusal to interfere with the Tribunal's order was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's authority to reconsider its decisions in light of new legal precedents.