Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Sahara Employees’ Pending Wage Claims.
Date: The apex court has directed the petitions to be listed for hearing on November 17.
Employees of Sahara Group companies have filed petitions demanding the payment of their pending salaries.
The Grievance: They have not received their wages for several months.
The Bench: The matter was mentioned before the bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, and Justice M. M. Sundresh.The Direction: CJI Gavai agreed to the request, stating, "Okay. These petitions will also be listed for hearing on November 17."
– Friday’s Request: Lawyers representing the employees urged the Chief Justice to list their interim applications along with the main case on Monday, November 17.– Crucial Detail: The advocate informed the bench about the non-payment of salaries for many months.
Simultaneous Listing: The employees’ petitions will be heard alongside an existing application filed by Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited (SICCL).SICCL’s Application: SICCL is seeking permission to sell its 88 key properties to Adani Properties Private Limited.
– Previous Order: On October 14, while considering SICCL's plea, the bench had sought responses from the Central Government, SEBI, and other stakeholders.– The Background: This is part of a long-pending case related to the Sahara Group’s refund obligations.
New Parties: The bench ordered the Central Finance and Co-operation Ministries to be impleaded (made parties) in the current proceedings, noting the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.Adjournment: The court had previously adjourned the proceedings until November 17.