DA Case News: Breaking! What Happened in the Supreme Court DA Case Today? Full Details!

DA Case News: The much-awaited Dearness Allowance (DA) case hearing for West Bengal government employees took place today, September 22, 2025, in the Supreme Court. This hearing was a crucial step, where the state government submitted its written arguments, and employee representatives announced their preparation to file a counter-argument. The mentioning process was completed before the bench of Justice Sanjay Karol, leaving both the state and the employees optimistic about a favorable outcome.

Key Highlights of Today’s Hearing in the Supreme Court

In today’s hearing, the state’s counsel, Mr. Kapil Sibal, presented the government’s position. The core of his argument revolved around the practice of granting Dearness Allowance based on the All-India Consumer Price Index (AICPI). He informed the Supreme Court that:

• Only four states in the country currently grant DA according to the AICPI.
• Previously, 10 states were directed to follow the AICPI, but they did not comply.
• The state government has filed its final written submission today, which was the deadline.

Through these examples, Mr. Sibal primarily tried to argue that adhering to the AICPI for DA payment is not mandatory for all states and that West Bengal’s DA policy is comparable to that of other states.

Employee Organizations’ Response and Next Steps

Following the state counsel’s arguments, Ms. Karunanandi, the lawyer for the employee organizations (Unity Forum and the Confederation of State Government Employees), presented her statement. She announced that upon receiving the state’s written submission, they will file their counter-arguments and written submission within a week. This is a firm step in response to the employees’ long-standing demands. The employees’ side is hopeful that their counter-arguments will be strong enough to challenge the state’s claims and reinforce their position.

Current Status and Future of the Case

After today’s mentioning process, the judgment on the case has been reserved. This means the final verdict is now awaited. The hearing before Justice Sanjay Karol’s bench was brief. After the state’s submission, the employees will file their counter-arguments, following which the Supreme Court will announce the final judgment.

Both parties are quite optimistic about winning the case. The state government believes that its arguments and the examples of DA policies in other states will help secure a favorable verdict. On the other hand, government employees feel that their long-standing, justified demand and previous court directives will lead to a judgment in their favor. The outcome of this case will directly impact the financial future of lakhs of government employees in West Bengal, and all eyes are now on the Supreme Court’s final decision.

This is not just a legal battle; it is a deeply sensitive issue linked to the standard of living and rights of West Bengal’s government employees. Whatever the final verdict may be, this case will undoubtedly become a landmark in the state’s administrative history.