Classification Archives

Classification of retirees of BSNL VRS-2019 as distinct from those superannuating in normal course is a clear violation of Article 14 and 16 of the Constitution: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held that the engagement of BSNL VRS-2019 retirees in any Central Public Sector Enterprises/Government department on contractual/consultancy basis, for which the retired employees on superannuation in due course were eligible for consideration, was not in violation of Clause 8 (iii) of BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme-2019.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Mere differential treatment cannot on its own be termed as an “anathema to Article 14 of the Constitution”: SC

Supreme Court: The bench of Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MM Sundresh*, JJ has held that when there is a reasonable basis for

Case Briefs High Courts

Ker HC | Persons with disability are a homogenous class irrespective of social classification; such classification can’t be impeached by linking it with Art. 16 or Art 15

Kerala High Court: N. Nagaresh, J., held that it is by virtue of the statute mandating reservation for disabled persons that persons

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Explained| Article 14: Under-inclusive and over-inclusive classification

Supreme Court: The bench of Dr. DY Chandrachud* and AS Bopanna, JJ while upholding the constitutionality of the Scheme formulated by the

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Here’s why Supreme Court upheld Tamil Nadu’s loan waiver Scheme for small and marginal farmers

The percentage distribution of the indebted agricultural households depicted the poverty that envelops the class of small and marginal farmers.

Case Briefs High Courts

Utt HC | Compartmentalization of vacancies based on academic qualification challenged; Court decides claims

Uttaranchal High Court: The Division Bench of Manoj Kumar Tiwari and Alok Kumar Verma, JJ., decided on a petition which was filed

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

AAR | Tea Bags have a distinct name, character and use from tea leaves which categorises it into the activity of “Manufacturing” under S. 2(72) of GST Act

West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR): The Bench of Sydney D’Silva and Parthasarathi Dey (Members) addressed an application sought on the

Case Briefs High Courts

Single individual may be treated a class by itself on clear transgression of the constitutional principles; challenge to Section 157-B of U.P. Zamindari Act dismissed: Uttaranchal HC

Uttaranchal High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Alok Singh, J. dismissed a writ petition wherein the petitioner could not satisfy