Union Of India And Anr vs Mohan Pal Etc. Etc

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the scheme for granting 'temporary' status to casual workers under the Government of India, as per the guidelines established by the Department of Personnel & Training. The Court held that the scheme, which provides certain benefits and conditions for casual labourers, including wage fixation and eligibility for Group 'D' posts, is valid and does not violate any statutory provisions. The Court emphasized that while 'temporary' status confers certain benefits, it does not guarantee permanent employment unless selected through a regular process, thereby upholding the scheme's intent to regularize casual workers under specific conditions.