Supreme Court of India
Ravi Khokhar & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
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We are of the considered view that AFGIS does indeed perform a public duty.
Judgment, page 27
From the headnote
Issue for Consideration Whether the Air Force Group Insurance Society (AFGIS) could be treated as “State” or “other authority” within the meaning of Art.12 of the Constitution of India. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Art.12 – The appellants are employees of the Air Force Group Insurance Society – The pay scales of the workers were sought to be revised in accordance with the Sixth Pay Commission of the Government of India – Writ petitions – High Court held that that the Air Force Group Insurance Society could not be treated as “State” or “other authority” within the meaning of Art.12 of
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