Supreme Court of India · 2008-06-16
STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs KAMAL SENGUPTA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2005/5400
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF WEST BENGAL
- Respondent
- KAMAL SENGUPTA
- Author
- G.S. Singhvi
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 was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's decision to grant the respondents their claimed pay scales under the Career Advancement Scheme.