Jiji K.S vs Shibu. K

insc-2026-207 Supreme Court of India 27 February 2026 • 15 min read

5 cases cited (0 SG, 5 foreign) Cited by 1 case

Practice Areas

Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Constitution of India Constitution of India read with the provisions of the Kerala Public Services Act, 1968

Judges (2)

Aravind Kumar Coram Dipankar Datta Delivered

Parties (2)

Jiji K.S. Appellant Shibu K Respondent

Case Significance

Jiji K.S vs Shibu. K is a Supreme Court of India decision dated February 27, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-207). Civil appeal concerning qualification requirements for academic appointments in the Kerala Technical Education Service, specifically the Ph.D. requirement under Rule 6A of the 2004 amendment. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and granted liberty to intervenors and the connected petitioner to pursue appropriate remedies before the appropriate forum. The bench comprised Justices Aravind Kumar and Dipankar Datta. The judgment was delivered by Justice Dipankar Datta.

This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 5 case citations.

Summary

Civil appeal concerning qualification requirements for academic appointments in the Kerala Technical Education Service, specifically the Ph.D. requirement under Rule 6A of the 2004 amendment. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and granted liberty to intervenors and the connected petitioner to pursue appropriate remedies before the appropriate forum.