Case Note & Summary
The case involved a special leave petition filed by the Director of the Haryana State Lotteries Department against an order of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana dated May 31, 2006, which admitted a writ petition filed by the petitioner. The petitioner contended that the High Court had not passed any order on the stay application related to the Labour Court's award. The Supreme Court noted that there was no material presented to indicate that the stay application had been rejected. Consequently, the Supreme Court found no grounds for interference under Article 136 of the Constitution and dismissed the petition. However, it allowed the petitioner the opportunity to seek a stay of the Labour Court's award from the High Court.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Special Leave Petition - Dismissal of Petition - Constitution of India, 1950, Article 136 - The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition against the High Court's order admitting the writ petition, noting that no stay order had been passed on the stay application. The court clarified that the petitioner could seek a stay of the Labour Court's award before the High Court. Held that interference was not warranted in this case (Paras 1-3).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the Supreme Court should interfere with the High Court's order regarding the stay application.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition, stating that it did not find it a fit case for interference under Article 136 of the Constitution. The court clarified that the petitioner could seek a stay of the Labour Court's award before the High Court.
Law Points
- Constitutional law
- Article 136
- Special Leave Petition
- Writ Petition
- Labour Court Award
