Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-24
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ZILLA PARISHAD THANE vs SANTOSH TUKARAM TIWARE
- Citation / case number
- SC 2022/4308
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ZILLA PARISHAD THANE
- Respondent
- SANTOSH TUKARAM TIWARE
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. SUNDRESH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate Santosh Tukaram Tiware, who was terminated from his contractual position as an ambulance driver by the Zila Parishad, Thane. The court found that the termination was unjustified and directed the Zila Parishad to grant him the benefits of a regular employee from the date of termination. This judgment emphasizes the importance of fair employment practices and adherence to contractual obligations.