Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 28-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: State of U.P. & Ors.; Respondents: Committee of Management of Multi Purpose Primary Rural Co‑operative Society Ltd. & Ors., including respondents numbered 3 and 4 (employees).
- The petition is a Special Leave Petition (C) No.33854/2026 arising from the Allahabad High Court’s final judgment and order dated 03‑09‑2026 in WRIC No.14599/2025.
- The dispute concerns the legality of appointments of a large number of employees; the High Court had allowed salary payment only to respondents 3 and 4 as an interim measure, rejecting interim relief for other allegedly illegally appointed employees.
- Counsel argued that many employees were illegally appointed, but the Supreme Court limited its consideration to the two respondents.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the High Court order and upheld the salary payment to respondents 3 and 4 as an interim measure.
- The Court directed the High Court to take up the related writ petition for early disposal.
- Petitioners may approach the High Court after complying with the impugned order to seek vacation or modification of that order.
- The Special Leave Petition is disposed of, and any pending applications are ordered disposed.
Topics: Judicial Decision, Employment Dispute