Supreme Court of India · 2014-09-05
NTPC KAHALAGAON vs NAKUL DAS .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2011/33712
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NTPC KAHALAGAON
- Respondent
- NAKUL DAS .
- Author
- A.K. SIKRI CHELAMESWAR
- Bench
- A.K. SIKRI J. CHELAMESWAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the recruitment policy of NTPC Kahalagaon, which prioritized employment for land oustees affected by the establishment of a power plant. The Court upheld the validity of NTPC's decision to exclusively employ land oustees for newly created posts, emphasizing that such a policy was in line with the principles of social justice and fair employment practices. The judgment reinforced the importance of considering the socio-economic background of affected individuals in employment decisions, thereby affirming NTPC's recruitment strategy as lawful and justifiable under the relevant employment laws.