P.Udayakumar, v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
A two-judge Bench of the Kerala High Court considered a review petition challenging an order that dismissed a writ petition. The petitioners argued about the nature of his appointment and qualifications, but the court determined the original judgment was correct.
What did the court decide?
The review petition is rejected in limine.
What the court decided
A compact analysis
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.VINOD CHANDRAN
&
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.G.ARUN
TUESDAY, THE 14TH DAY OF JANUARY 2020 / 24TH POUSHA, 1941 RP.No.12 OF 2020 IN OP(KAT). 870/2013
AGAINST THE ORDER/JUDGMENT IN OP(KAT) 870/2013(Z) OF HIGH
COURT OF KERALA
REVIEW PETITIONER/S:
P.UDAYAKUMAR,AGED 60 YEARS
S/O.PONNAPPAN PILLAI, COMPUTER PROGRAMMER, M.C.A. DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, RESIDING AT USHUS VILLAS, VRA-12, VAZHUTHOOR, NEYYATTINKARA P.O., THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT-695121.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to a review of the order dismissing his writ petition regarding the validity of his backdoor appointment.
If the petitioner’s appointment was invalid due to a non-existent post and lack of fair procedure, whether the review should alter the earlier finding.
Whether the petitioner’s qualifications meet the requirements for a gazetted Computer Programmer post.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
P. UDAYAKUMAR
- respondent
STATE OF KERALA
Coram
VINOD CHANDRAN
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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