Union Of India And Anr vs S.L. Verma And Ors on 28 November, 2006
"19. It is argued by the learned counsel for the
University that once the learned Single Judge held
that extension of the option was not authorized,
there was no question of granting relief.
Furthermore, in respect of those who had not opted
for CPF, but whose contributions continued in the
scheme, the court should not have granted relief,
given the passage of time and the voluntary
conduct of the teaching staff and officials. It was
urged that the learned Single Judge erred in relying
on Union of India v. S.L. Verma (2006) 12 SCC 53;
in any case, the observations relied on were mere
passing remarks, in the nature of obiter and clearly
had no binding effect.