Dr. Binod Singh v. Magadh University through its Registrar and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ application filed by a founder lecturer for enhanced pay scale alleging arbitrary discrimination. The High Court, without final disposition, directed respondents to file representations consistent with a related judgment and dispose of the same within a stipulated timeframe.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.5496 of 2019
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Dr. Binod Singh S/o Ramashrya Singh Vill.-Sikaria, P.s.- Darigaon, Distt.Rohtas
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
- Magadh University through its Registrar and Ors Bodh Gaya
- The Vice Chancellor Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
- The Registrar Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
- The Finance Officer Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
- The Head of the Department of Sociology Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
- Patliputra University, Patna through the Vice Chancellor
- The Registrar Patliputra University, Patna
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to the admissible pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500 and arrears with interest.
Whether the respondents' differential treatment violates Articles 14, 16, and 21 of the Constitution.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Dr. Binod Singh
- respondent
Magadh University
- respondent
Patliputra University
- respondent
Registrar Magadh University
- respondent
Registrar Patliputra University
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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