The State Of West Bengal & Ors vs Somdeb Bandyopadhayay & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Calcutta High Court erred in allowing the writ appeal filed by Respondent No.1 without condoning the delay, as the appeal was non-est in the eye of law. The Court emphasized that factual disputes regarding attendance and duties cannot be resolved in a writ petition, thus reinforcing the principle that such matters require factual adjudication. The Court set aside the High Court's order, highlighting procedural impropriety in issuing interim directions without proper jurisdiction.