Supreme Court of India · 2017-07-19
JAGPAL SINGH THAKUR vs THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH FOREST AND ENVIRONMENT THR. SECRETARY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2017/11572
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- JAGPAL SINGH THAKUR
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH FOREST AND ENVIRONMENT THR. SECRETARY
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KURIAN JOSEPH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE R. BANUMATHI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KURIAN JOSEPH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court directed the authorities to consider the appellant's case for regularization as a Forest Guard, as he was denied the opportunity solely due to marrying before the age of 21, despite others receiving relaxation in similar circumstances. The Court emphasized the need for equal treatment and set aside the High Court's judgment, mandating a decision within three months. This ruling reinforces the principle of non-discrimination in employment matters under service law.