Supreme Court Allows Appeal In Employment Dispute Involving BM Birla Heart Research Centre.

Headnote:

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the petitioner against the judgment of the Calcutta High Court, granting leave and setting aside the impugned decision. The Court pronounced a reportable judgment in favour of the petitioner, thereby disposing of all pending applications.

Background:

1. The petitioner, Kousik Pal, approached the Supreme Court by filing a Special Leave Petition challenging the judgment dated 15.12.2023 passed by the Calcutta High Court in MAT No. 1595 of 2019.
2. The dispute arose between the petitioner and BM Birla Heart Research Centre & Others, concerning service-related issues.
3. The matter was heard by a Division Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Manoj Misra.

Court’s Observations:

1. The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal.
2. After hearing the parties, the Bench found merit in the petitioner’s case.
3. The appeal was allowed in terms of the signed reportable judgment, which was directed to be placed on record.
4. The Court ordered that all pending applications, if any, would stand disposed of.

Decision

1. Leave granted.
2. Appeal allowed.
3. Impugned judgment of the Calcutta High Court dated 15.12.2023 in MAT No. 1595 of 2019 stands set aside.
4. Pending applications disposed of.

Legal Provisions Involved:

1. Article 136, Constitution of India – Special Leave to Appeal before the Supreme Court.

Citation: Order dated 19 December 2025 (Reportable)

Case: Kousik Pal v. BM Birla Heart Research Centre & Ors.

Court: Supreme Court of India

Coram: Justice Sanjay Karol & Justice Manoj Misra

Date of Decision: 19 December 2025