Supreme Court of India · 2023-08-08
ASMA SHAW vs THE ISLAMIA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE SRINAGAR KASHMIR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2022/31394
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ASMA SHAW
- Respondent
- THE ISLAMIA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE SRINAGAR KASHMIR
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined whether the appellant, appointed initially on a tenure basis and later as a regular temporary lecturer, was entitled to pay protection. The court analyzed the appointment procedures, tenure status, and the college's decision not to grant pay protection. It emphasized the importance of adherence to service rules and the principles of fairness in administrative decisions. The court ultimately held in favor of the appellant, affirming her entitlement to pay protection.