UNION OF INDIA vs MOHAN PAL

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of granting 'temporary' status to casual workers under the Government of India, as per the scheme effective from 1.9.1993. The Court upheld the provisions of the scheme, which included criteria for conferring temporary status, wage fixation, and benefits akin to Group 'D' employees, while clarifying that such status does not guarantee permanent employment unless selected through a regular process. The Court emphasized that the scheme aims to provide certain benefits without altering the nature of employment, thus reinforcing the rights of casual workers under the Industrial Disputes Act.