Supreme Court of India · 2012-11-22
DEBENDRANATH NANDA vs CHANDRA SHEKHAR KUMAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2011/31923
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DEBENDRANATH NANDA
- Respondent
- CHANDRA SHEKHAR KUMAR
- Author
- P. Sathasivam
- Bench
- RANJAN GOGOI P. SATHASIVAM
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the High Court's decision to drop contempt proceedings against the appellant was erroneous. The Court emphasized that the adjustment of surplus Acharya Pandits, including the appellant, must comply with the State Government's orders and policies regarding educational staffing. The Court ruled that the appellant's promotion and adjustment should be reinstated in accordance with the relevant government orders, thereby allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's order.