On August 15, 2025, the Supreme Court scolded Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) for filing a “totally frivolous” petition against a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling. The court, led by Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and S.V.N. Bhatti, fined BSNL Rs 1 lakh, to be paid directly to Pavan Thakur, the man seeking a job, within two weeks. They warned that not paying would lead to further action. The court also said BSNL could take the money from the officers who decided to file the case.
A Rs 1 lakh fine? BSNL got a big wake-up call!
Why the Case Happened
Pavan Thakur’s father, a BSNL peon, died in 2000, and his mother got a job on compassionate grounds but passed away in 2009. Thakur applied for a similar job in 2010, but BSNL rejected him. In 2018, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) overturned BSNL’s decision, ordering Thakur’s appointment. BSNL challenged this in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which ruled in April 2025 that Thakur, living in a temporary “jhuggi” (shack), deserved the job. Then took it to the Supreme Court, which called the move “shocking” and pointless.
BSNL fighting a job for a man in need? That’s harsh!
Court’s Strong Words
The Supreme Court was upset, saying, “We’re shocked why such a petition was filed.” They called it “totally frivolous,” meaning it wasted the court’s time. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had said Thakur’s living situation—having no proper home—made him eligible for the job, even if he got just one point for housing. The Supreme Court agreed and dismissed BSNL’s petition, telling them to pay Thakur Rs 1 lakh and prove it to the court.
The court calling it frivolous? BSNL messed up big time!
What It Means
This ruling shows the court standing up for fairness, like Thandakaaranyam’s fight against injustice or Coolie’s big release. BSNL, a government company, got a strong message to stop wasting court time. The Rs 1 lakh fine will go straight to Thakur, helping him after years of struggle. X users like @LegalTimesIN posted, “SC slams BSNL with Rs 1L fine for pointless case against job seeker!” It’s a win for Thakur, like India’s tech push or the Young Tigresses’ football victory.
A win for a common man? That’s justice in action!