INT.AIRPORTS AUTH.EMP.UNION vs RANJAN CHATTERJEE

The Supreme Court addressed contempt proceedings concerning the non-regularization of six sweepers employed at the Bombay International Airport, following the abolition of the contract labour system as per the notification dated 9.12.1976. The Court held that the respondents were in contempt for failing to regularize the sweepers' services as mandated by its earlier judgment dated 11.4.1997, which required compliance with the regularization of employees affected by the abolition. The Court emphasized the obligation of the respondents to adhere to its orders, thereby reinforcing the legal principle of compliance with judicial directives in employment matters.