Supreme Court of India · 2021-11-18
NATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISES vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2014/5445
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISES
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition concerning the disinvestment of Hindustan Zinc Limited by the Union Government, filed by the National Confederation of Officers Association and others. The court examined the implications of disinvestment on public sector employees and the necessity of public interest in such decisions. Ultimately, the court emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in disinvestment processes, particularly when public sector units are involved.