DA Case Update: DA Case Hearing Postponed! Supreme Court’s Big Decision on Next Date
DA Case Update: The hearing of the Dearness Allowance (DA) case concerning West Bengal government employees has once again been postponed in the Supreme Court. The hearing was scheduled before a bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, but it was adjourned as the bench was not constituted. This development has left lakhs of state government employees eagerly awaiting the next hearing date.
A Brief of the Day’s Hearing
As the hearing on the DA case began in the Supreme Court, the state government’s counsel, Kapil Sibal, informed the court that the specific bench had not been formed. Consequently, the judges decided to schedule the matter for another day. This decision has started a new period of waiting among the petitioners and the state government employees.
When is the Next Hearing Date?
According to court sources, the next hearing of the DA case will be held as an “interacted hearing” on a Monday or a Friday. Although the specific date has not yet been announced, it is expected to be revealed by the end of the day. An interacted hearing means that the lawyers from both sides will have the opportunity to rebut each other’s arguments, which could play a crucial role in the case’s resolution.
Bench Composition Remains Unchanged
An important point is that the composition of the bench will remain unchanged for the next hearing. This means that the same judges from the previous bench, Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, will hear the case. This could be a relief for the petitioners, as they might feel that having the same bench will maintain the continuity of the case and increase the chances of a resolution.
Petitioner’s Counsel’s Request and the Court’s Stance
On this day, the petitioner’s counsel, Vikram Banerjee (junior to Gopal Subramaniam), requested the court to set the next hearing date after September 8th. However, the court outright rejected his request. The judges clearly stated that the hearing date would not depend on the presence or absence of the counsel. This firm stance from the court suggests that they are looking to resolve this case quickly.
Overall, while this latest situation in the DA case might be somewhat disappointing for the state government employees, the possibility of a swift announcement of the next hearing date offers a new ray of hope. Now, it remains to be seen when the final verdict of this long-pending case will be announced and whether the state government employees will receive their rightful dues.
