Lalit Mohan Kabdwal v. Union of India through Its Secretary & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioners sought the benefit of a Supreme Court judgment (KPTCL v. Mundinamani) in five identical writ petitions. Respondents said each case needed factual confirmation; the court disposed of the petitions directing respondents to treat them as representations and decide entitlement within six weeks, releasing benefits within six weeks thereafter or giving written reasons for denial.
What did the court decide?
Petitions treated as representations to be decided per SC judgment within six weeks; benefits released within further six weeks if entitled, else written denial with liberty to seek remedies.