Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 03-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.22231/2026 filed by The General Manager, State Express Transport Corporation & Anr. against K Ratheesh, arising from the Madurai Bench of the High Court of Judicature at Madras judgment dated 21-04-2026 in WAMD No.34/2026.
- The petition sought exemption from filing certified copy of the impugned judgment and other documents (IA Nos. 183702/2026 and 183703/2026) and challenged the High Court order.
- The bench comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe. Counsel for the petitioner included Additional Advocate General, Mr. Prashanto Chandra Sen, AAG Mr. B. Karunakaran, and AOR Ms./Mr. M. Jayasri; respondent’s counsel not listed.
- The Additional Advocate General observed that the issue of back wages had not been raised before the Division Bench of the High Court.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court held that it was not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s judgment and order, thereby dismissing the Special Leave Petition.
- The court granted the petitioner liberty to file an appropriate application before the competent forum concerning the back‑wages matter.
- Any pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed of.
Topics: Court Decision, Back Wages