1. Heading of the Judgment

Case Name: Leelavathi N. & Ors. Etc. vs. The State of Karnataka & Ors. Etc.
Citation: 2025 INSC 1242
Court: Supreme Court of India
Jurisdiction: Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi
Date of Judgment: October 16, 2025

2. Related Laws and Sections

This judgment extensively deals with the following legal provisions and precedents:

• The Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985:
  Section 15: Defines the exclusive jurisdiction of State Administrative Tribunals over service matters, including recruitment to civil posts.
  Section 22: Empowers Tribunals to regulate their own procedure, guided by natural justice.
  Section 24: Lays down conditions for passing interim orders by the Tribunal.
  Sections 35 & 36: Empower the government to make rules for the efficient functioning of Tribunals.

• The Constitution of India:
  Article 226: Power of High Courts to issue certain writs.
  Article 227: Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court.
  Article 142: Power of the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order to do complete justice.

• Key Legal Precedents Cited:
  L. Chandra Kumar vs. Union of India &a

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