INDER PAL YADAV AND ORS. ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of a scheme framed by the Railway Ministry for the absorption of casual labour employed on projects, emphasizing the need for compliance with Articles 41 and 42 of the Constitution regarding the right to work. The Court modified the effective date for eligibility from January 1, 1984, to January 1, 1981, to prevent arbitrary discrimination among similarly situated workers. The implementation of the scheme must adhere to the principle of 'last come first go' as per Section 25G of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, ensuring equitable treatment for all affected workers.