UNION OF INDIA vs GAGAN KUMAR

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Delhi High Court affirming the Central Administrative Tribunal's order granting temporary status to a casual labourer under the Casual Labourers (Grant of Temporary Status and Regularization) Scheme, 1993. The Court interpreted Clause 4 of the Scheme, clarifying that it applies to casual labourers who have completed the requisite period of service, regardless of the date of the scheme's commencement. The Court found no merit in the Union of India's appeal, thereby affirming the Tribunal's directive for granting temporary status and consequential benefits to the respondent.