Authority: Supreme Court of India (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 13 October 2026
Case Overview
- Appellants: Managing Director Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) and others; Respondents: K. Karibasamma and others.
- Appeals numbered 3574‑3592/2024 filed against the judgment and order dated 11 April 2019 of the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, concerning several writ appeals (Writ Appeal Nos.100595‑10059/2015, 100658/2015, 100677‑687/2015, 100478/2015, 100358/2016).
- The High Court Division Bench had modified a resolution dated 30 June 2008, declaring the 5‑year condition unenforceable and stating that only one trained member of each land‑loser family may be considered for employment under the scheme.
- Counsel for appellants: Mr. Promod Nair (Senior Advocate), Mr. Sahil Tagotra, AOR Ms. Shreya Kasera, Adv. Mr. Abhishek Pandey. Counsel for respondents: Mr. Charudatta Vijayrao Mahindrakar, AOR.
- The Supreme Court observed that the Division Bench did not mandate employment of a specific family member, only consideration, and found no ground to interfere.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court disposed of all civil appeals 3574‑3592/2024 in accordance with the signed order placed on file.
- All pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed/closed.
- The High Court’s modifications to the employment scheme remain effective.
Topics: Employment Scheme, Land Acquisition, Power Sector