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Food Corporation of India VS Gen. Secy, FCI India Employees Union - 2019 2 Supreme 138 : The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment dated 20-08-2018, addressed the regularization of 995 casual labourers of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) working in depots at West Hills Mavelikkare and Chelakkudy in Kerala. The case involved a dispute over whether these workers, who continued employment after the expiry of their contract labour agreement in 1991, were entitled to regularization. The Court held that since the workers performed perennial work, were paid directly by FCI, and the employer failed to rebut their claim, they were entitled to regularization. The High Court of Kerala had already upheld the Industrial Tribunal''''s award in favor of the workers, and the Supreme Court affirmed this, noting no distinguishing features between the Kerala and Chennai cases. The judgment specifically references the involvement of the Kerala High Court and the workers'''' union represented by A.K. Suresh Kumar, confirming that the matter was decided under the jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court. This constitutes a direct answer to the user''''s query about a judgment by Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar in the Kerala High Court concerning industrial zone workers.Checking relevance for Satyavir Singhs VS Union of Indias...

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Holmarc Opto Mechatronics (P) Ltd VS Secretary, Kalamassery Municipality, Kalamassery - 2022 0 Supreme(Ker) 598 : The judgment in the case involving Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar of the Kerala High Court addresses the exemption of industrial units located in notified industrial areas, such as the HMT Industrial Estate, Kalamassery, from obtaining clearances from local bodies including municipalities. The court held that industrial units in areas declared as Industrial Development Areas by the State Government are exempt from obtaining licenses from local bodies under Section 450(i) of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994, and Section 6 of the Kerala Industrial Single Window Clearance Act, 1999. The court emphasized that such exemptions are statutory and intended to promote industrial development through a single-window clearance mechanism. The writ petition was allowed, and the municipality''''s demand for property tax was quashed, as the industrial unit was exempt under the law. The judgment confirms that the State Government''''s notification and the provisions of the 1999 Act preclude local bodies from levying property tax on such industrial units.Checking relevance for K. S. ANIL KUMAR S/O LATE SREEDHARAN VS STATE OF KERALA...

K. S. ANIL KUMAR S/O LATE SREEDHARAN VS STATE OF KERALA - 2023 0 Supreme(Ker) 994 : The Kerala High Court, in a judgment involving Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar, ruled that the retirement age of Presiding Officers of Industrial Tribunals in Kerala is governed by the Kerala Service Rules (specifically Rule 60(ab) of Part I), which sets the retirement age at 60 years. The court held that Section 7C of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which states that no person shall continue in office after attaining 65 years, does not mandate a retirement age of 65 years for Presiding Officers. The court emphasized that the State Government has the policy discretion under Section 7A and Section 38 of the Act to fix the retirement age within the 65-year limit, and that the special rules framed by the State Government are valid and enforceable. The petitioners'''' request to extend retirement to 65 years was dismissed, and the court confirmed that the retirement age remains 60 years as per the Kerala Service Rules.Checking relevance for Regional Manager Central Bank of India VS Kunwar Pal Singh...

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A. P. STEEL RE-ROLLING MILL LTD. VS State of Kerala - 2005 0 Supreme(SC) 1549 : The judgment delivered by Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar of the Kerala High Court on 6 February 1992 addresses the application of the doctrine of promissory estoppel in the context of an industrial policy adopted by the State of Kerala. The court examined representations made by the State and the Kerala State Electricity Board to industrial units, the delay in granting electrical connections, and compliance with the terms of the incentive scheme under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. The court held that while promissory estoppel applies when an entrepreneur alters its position in reliance on a promise by the State, its application depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. In this instance, the appellants were found to have failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the incentive scheme and contributed to the delay in obtaining electrical connection, thereby disentitling them to the benefit of the concession orders. The appeals were dismissed, and the court emphasized the balance of equity and public interest in applying the doctrine.Checking relevance for INDUSTRIAL COURTS EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CLASS-III-AHMEDABAD VS STATE OF GUJARAT...

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Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd. VS State of Kerala - 2007 0 Supreme(Ker) 220 : The judgment of Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar, delivered by the Kerala High Court, addresses the jurisdiction of a Grama Panchayat to issue or cancel a license for setting up a factory in an industrial area notified as an Integrated Industrial Township under the Kerala Industrial Single Window Clearance Boards and Industrial Township Area Development Act, 1999. The court held that since the petitioner''''s factory was located in an area declared as an ''''Industrial Area'''' under Section 2(f) of the Development Act, and such areas are excluded from the purview of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (under Section 1(2)), the Panchayat had no jurisdiction either to issue or cancel the license. The power to grant or cancel licenses lies exclusively with the State Board constituted under the Development Act. The court quashed the orders passed by the Panchayat cancelling the license (Ext. P10 and Ext. P6), declaring them as issued without jurisdiction.

• Responsibilities of a District Judge - Judicial and Administrative Roles: A District Judge primarily functions as the head of the district's judiciary, overseeing the administration of justice, presiding over cases, and ensuring proper judicial proceedings. They also undertake administrative responsibilities, such as managing court functions, supervising subordinate judiciary, and implementing judicial policies. In some contexts, they are entrusted with supervisory and administrative duties under specific schemes, acting in a capacity beyond mere adjudication, sometimes as persona designata (individual designated for specific functions) ["Adesh Shivaji Narke vs Shree Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sansthan, Alandi - Bombay"].

• Appointment, Promotion, and Qualifications - Legal and Procedural Criteria: Appointment of District Judges involves a combination of constitutional provisions and statutory rules, requiring consultation with the High Court and the Governor. Eligibility criteria include a minimum of 7 years of practice as an advocate or pleader or service in judicial capacity. Promotions and appointments are based on seniority, merit, and statutory procedures, with the pay scale of District Judges being higher than other judicial or administrative posts like Directors of Prisons ["M. Kamalakar S/o Late M. C. Manik Rao VS High Court of Telangana, Rep. by Registrar General, Hyderabad - Telangana"].

• Judicial Functions in Specific Cases - Dispute Resolution and Oversight: District Judges are tasked with conducting trials, especially in land and property disputes, including partition actions where they must independently examine titles and ascertain ownership. They also oversee compliance with court orders, supervise subordinate officers, and may be involved in executing schemes related to trusts or institutional responsibilities. Their judicial role emphasizes impartiality, independence, and thorough investigation of facts ["SEELAWATHIE AND OTHERS VS. PIYARATNE AND OTHERS"].

• Administrative and Supervisory Responsibilities - Oversight and Implementation: Beyond adjudication, District Judges often have supervisory authority over various district-level officials and agencies, including police, probation, and other administrative bodies. They may oversee schemes such as jail management, trust trustees, or other administrative schemes, acting as persona designata for specific functions, which involves administrative and supervisory roles rather than purely judicial ones ["Adesh Shivaji Narke vs Shree Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sansthan, Alandi - Bombay"].

• Recusal and Ethical Considerations - Impartiality and Recusal: District Judges must recuse themselves in cases where personal relationships or conflicts of interest exist, ensuring judicial impartiality. For example, a judge close to a party or with a familial relationship must step aside to maintain fairness, as seen in cases where judges are advised to be re-assigned to prevent bias ["United States vs Rechnitz - Second Circuit"].

Analysis and Conclusion:A District Judge's responsibilities encompass both judicial functions—such as presiding over cases, examining titles, and ensuring justice—and administrative duties like managing court operations and supervising subordinate officials. Their appointment is governed by constitutional and statutory provisions, requiring qualifications and adherence to procedural norms. They must maintain impartiality, recusing themselves when conflicts of interest arise. In certain contexts, they act in a supervisory capacity beyond adjudication, especially under specific schemes or acts, emphasizing their multifaceted role in district governance and justice administration.