Supreme Court Verdict: Air Force School Not State-Controlled
The Supreme Court ruled the Air Force School at Bamrauli is not state-controlled, blocking contract employee regularization. The majority agreed with the Allahabad High Court that the school lacks public law status despite partial funding from the Army Welfare Society, dismissing teachers' appeals for termination redress.
- Country:
- India
The Supreme Court declared the Air Force School at Bamrauli, Allahabad, as not being state-controlled, thereby deciding that its contract employees cannot have their services regularized.
A bench led by Justice Abhay S Oka concluded in a 2:1 verdict that the Allahabad High Court was correct in its findings; the Air Force School does not qualify as a 'state' under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution.
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah dissented, asserting that the school fulfills a public function and is significantly controlled by the Indian Air Force, yet the majority ruled this was not enough to establish pervasive control and dismissed appeals for employee regularization.
(With inputs from agencies.)
Advertisement
ALSO READ
Four targets of Jaish-e-Mohammed, 3 of Lashkar-e-Taiba, 2 of Hizbul Mujahideen terror groups hit in intelligence-based IAF strikes: Sources.
I have come here to pay homage to your bravery: PM Modi to IAF personnel at Adampur Air Base.
Rajnath Singh Lauds IAF's Valor During High-Stakes Srinagar Visit
IAF Denies Strikes on Pakistan's Kirana Hills Amid Social Media Buzz
IAF targeted terror bases deep inside Pakistan with speed and precision that left enemy stunned: PM Modi at Adampur air base.
Google News