Hindustan Machine Tools & Ors vs M.Rangareddy & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of regularization of casual workers employed by Hindustan Machines Tools Ltd. (HMT Ltd.), emphasizing the need for adherence to principles established in prior cases such as State of Haryana & Ors. Vs. Piara Singh & Ors. and Niadar & Anr. Vs. Delhi Administration. The Court held that casual workers who have been engaged for extended periods and perform duties similar to regular employees are entitled to regularization and associated benefits. The judgment confirmed the High Court's directive for HMT Ltd. to evolve a scheme for regularization of services of the casual workers.