Sanjay Nilkanth Utane and Another v. General Manager, Western Coalfields Limited, Wani North Area, Wani
Case brief
What is this about?
Delay condonation application rejected without hearing parties; principles of natural justice flouted; impugned common order of Special Tribunal, Nagpur in Misc. Compensation Case No.86/2017 and 88/2017 set aside; proceedings relegated back to Tribunal for decision afresh with opportunity of hearing to both sides; parties to appear on 7th August, 2025; petitioners Sanjay Nilkanth Utane (and another) and Dilip s/o. Kashinath Badkhal; respondent General Manager, Western Coalfields Limited (Wani / Wani North Area); advocates S.N. Singh and G.K. Moharir; Judge R.M. Joshi; Bombay High Court Nagpur Bench; decision date 10th July, 2025.
What did the court decide?
Impugned common order of the Special Tribunal set aside for breach of natural justice (parties not heard); proceedings remitted to the Tribunal for fresh decision after giving opportunity of hearing to both sides; parties directed to appear before the Tribunal on 7th August, 2025.