Municipal Corporation, Jabalpur vs Om Prakash Dubey

The Supreme Court held that the Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1956 mandates adherence to statutory rules for the appointment and regularization of employees. The Court emphasized the necessity of preparing a fresh gradation list for daily wage employees based on their date of engagement and qualifications, as per the High Court's directive. The Court affirmed the High Court's order for regularization of employees while directing departmental action against officers involved in manipulating the gradation list, thereby ensuring compliance with the law and fairness in the regularization process.