On July 30, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered its verdict in the case of Subha Prasad Nandi Majumdar vs. The State of West Bengal Service & Others. This case was brought before the apex court under Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 11923/2024.
The matter was presented in Court No. 6, with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra comprising the Bench.
"Delay condoned. Leave granted. The appeals are allowed."
– Supreme Court, in its final pronouncement
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- For the Petitioner:
- Mr. Gaurav Agarwal, Senior Advocate
- Mr. Shashank Shekhar, Advocate on Record
- For the Respondents:
- Mr. Jaideep Gupta, Senior Advocate
- Mr. Kunal Chatterji, AOR
- Ms. Maitrayee Banerjee, Advocate
- Mr. Rohit Bansal, Advocate
- Mr. Varij Nayan Mishra, Advocate
- Mr. Krishnan Venugopal, Senior Advocate
- Mr. Siddhartha Chowdhury, AOR
- Mr. Snehasish Mukherjee, Advocate
- Mr. Piyush Malik, Advocate
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Final Judgment
The Supreme Court, after considering all the submissions and reviewing the case, allowed the appeal in favour of the petitioner, Subha Prasad Nandi Majumdar. The court clearly stated that the appeal stands allowed as per the signed reportable judgment placed on the record.
Moreover, the Court directed the respondents to pay the cost of Rs. 50,000/- to the appellant.
"The appellant will be entitled to costs quantified at Rs. 50,000/-."– Supreme Court Order
Important Notes
- The delay in filing was condoned by the court, showcasing a liberal approach in ensuring justice.
- The leave was granted, allowing the matter to be heard in full.
- The detailed, signed, and reportable judgment has been made part of the official court file and will serve as a precedent or guidance in similar matters.
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Case Title: Subha Prasad Nandi Majumdar vs. The State of West Bengal Service & Others
Case Type: Special Leave Petition (Civil) – Diary No. 11923/2024
Date of Judgment: 30 July 2025