Patna HC Dismisses Kapileshwar Choudhary's Writ for Back Wages Against Bihar State Transport
Patna HC Dismisses Kapileshwar Choudhary's Writ for Back Wages Against Bihar State Transport (2026) held that The High Court emphasized that a significant delay in filing a writ petition undermines the validity of the claim, especially when the cause of action arose years prior.
Summary
Kapileshwar Choudhary, a former driver for the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation, challenged the denial of back wages following his reinstatement after a dismissal that was deemed unlawful by the Labour Court. The High Court found that Choudhary's writ petition was filed after an unreasonable delay and that he had an alternative remedy under the Industrial Disputes Act, which he failed to pursue. Consequently, the court dismissed his petition, emphasizing the need to adhere to statutory procedures for wage recovery. The judgment reinforces the importance of timely legal action and the exhaustion of available remedies before approaching the High Court.
