Authority: Hon'ble Court, Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra

Order Date: 10 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Smt. Julekha Khatun, represented by Mr. Somesh Parya, Ms. Moutusi Hazra and Ms. Puja Kurmi.
  • Respondents: Coal India Limited and others, including respondent No. 7 (identity undisclosed), represented by Mr. Satyendra Agarwal and Mr. Goutam Malik for Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL).
  • Allegation: Respondent No. 7 falsely represented himself as the son of the petitioner and her late husband, late Ibrahim Mia, who was an employee of ECL until 1991.
  • Employment details: Respondent No. 7 was inducted by ECL in 1991, served for 35 years, and retired on superannuation in 2025.
  • Background: Ibrahim Mia died in 1999. The petitioner learned of respondent No. 7’s employment only after his retirement, through a co‑villager.
  • Procedural posture: No criminal complaint or civil action has been filed against ECL; only a writ petition was filed alleging impersonation, fraud, and collusion.

Court’s Observations

  • The court noted the absence of any evidence that the petitioner took steps against ECL or that any fraud or collusion by ECL was established.
  • The court held that determining the alleged impersonation falls outside the scope of writ jurisdiction; the pending criminal case against respondent No. 7 is the appropriate forum.
  • The remedy, if any, lies against respondent No. 7, not against Coal India Limited or ECL.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is dismissed in its entirety.
  • No order as to costs.
  • An urgent certified copy of the order may be obtained upon usual undertakings.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Coal Industry Employment, Judicial Review