Union Of India vs Alok Kumar

insc-2025-1091 Supreme Court of India 9 September 2025 • SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (C) NO. 17844 OF 2023 • 18 min read
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Case Significance

Union Of India vs Alok Kumar is a Supreme Court of India decision dated September 9, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1091). Railway recruitment dispute concerning a trainee Senior Section Engineer who failed the mandatory G&SR training examination. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that successful completion of the training period is a prerequisite for permanent absorption under the Master Circular governing Group C non-gazetted posts. The bench comprised Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vijay Bishnoi.

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Summary

Railway recruitment dispute concerning a trainee Senior Section Engineer who failed the mandatory G&SR training examination. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that successful completion of the training period is a prerequisite for permanent absorption under the Master Circular governing Group C non-gazetted posts.

What was the outcome of Union Of India vs Alok Kumar?

Railway recruitment dispute concerning a trainee Senior Section Engineer who failed the mandatory G&SR training examination. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that successful completion of...

Cases Cited (2)

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(2023) 18 SCC 768 2025 INSC 1091

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Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1091)