Supreme Court of India · 2020-04-24
NISHA PRIYA BHATIA vs UNION OF INDIA (PG AND COORDINATION) SECRETARY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/2338
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NISHA PRIYA BHATIA
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA (PG AND COORDINATION) SECRETARY
- Author
- DINESH MAHESHWARI A.M. KHANWILKAR
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legal balance between the relationship of a state employee and the state, particularly in the context of employment under the umbrella of the state. The court examined the implications of the 1975 Act concerning the retirement of the appellant and the associated legal proceedings. It emphasized the need to maintain a balance between individual rights and state security, highlighting the principles of justice, freedom, equality, and fraternity in its judgment.