R. S. Madireddy vs Union Of India

insc-2024-425 Supreme Court of India 16 May 2024 • 32 min read

Judges (2)

B.R. Gavai Coram Sandeep Mehta Delivered

Parties (3)

Air India Limited Respondent Union of India Respondent R.S. Madireddy Appellant

Case Significance

R. S. Madireddy vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated May 16, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-425). Former Air India cabin crew employees challenged the Bombay High Court's dismissal of their writ petitions concerning pay stagnation, non-promotion, anomalies in pay fixation under the Dharmadhikari Committee report, delay in wage revision arrears, and retrospective withdrawal of allowances. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the writ petitions were not maintainable as the employees had alternative remedies, and noted substantial delay in approaching the Court. The appeals The bench comprised Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sandeep Mehta.

Summary

Former Air India cabin crew employees challenged the Bombay High Court's dismissal of their writ petitions concerning pay stagnation, non-promotion, anomalies in pay fixation under the Dharmadhikari Committee report, delay in wage revision arrears, and retrospective withdrawal of allowances. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the writ petitions were not maintainable as the employees had alternative remedies, and noted substantial delay in approaching the Court. The appeals were dismissed with liberty to approach the appropriate forum, with protection under Section 14 of the Limitation Act.

What was the outcome of R. S. Madireddy vs Union Of India?

Former Air India cabin crew employees challenged the Bombay High Court's dismissal of their writ petitions concerning pay stagnation, non-promotion, anomalies in pay fixation under the Dharmadhikari C...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-425)