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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MR. SOUMEN SEN, CJ, MR. SYAM KUMAR V.M., J
SALIM MANZOOR – Appellant
Versus
UNION OF INDIA – Respondent
WP(PIL) NO. 28 OF 2026
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| 1. the court analyzes the tenure of a tribunal presiding officer in relation to ongoing supreme court directives. (Para 1 , 2) |
Heard Mr. Hari Kumar G. Nair, learned Senior Panel Counsel.
2. The present tenure of the presiding officer of the Debt Recovery Tribunal – I, Ernakulam, has not expired but is likely to expire within a short time. However, having regard to the order passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Central Administrative Tribunal Bar Association Kolkata & Anr v. Union of India & Ors, dated 09.02.2026, we are not inclined to entertain this petition any further. Paragraph No.3 of the said order reads as follows:
“We request all the High Courts not to entertain petitions with respect to the constitution, continuation or composition of the Tribunals of the national/state tribunals to the extent the issues are pending consideration.”
3. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of.
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