Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 24 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellants Jarnail Singh & Ors.; Respondents Lachhmi Narain Gupta & Ors.; intervenor BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd) and other parties to the litigation.
- The interim application I.A. No.87912/2026 was filed in SLP (C) No.8525/2025 seeking an early decision on a pending writ petition concerning alleged vacancies in 440 Accounts Officer posts at BSNL, which the applicants argued adversely affect administration and promotion of eligible officers.
- The Court, comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu, heard counsel for both sides.
Final Outcome
- The Court declined to pass any substantive order on the interim application, noting that BSNL and other parties may approach the Chief Justice of the High Court for an expedited decision on the writ petition.
- The Court expressed confidence that the High Court Chief Justice would consider the matter and, if warranted, issue appropriate orders.
- The interim application was disposed of.
- The appeals/petitions were directed to be listed in the week commencing 16 November 2026, as per the order dated 25 May 2026.
Topics: Court Order, BSNL Vacancies, Administrative Law