M.P. Housing Board & Anr vs Manoj Shrivastava

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Labour Court which classified the Respondent as a permanent employee under the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Relations Act, 1960, after he had worked satisfactorily for over six months. The Court emphasized that the absence of a clear vacancy does not negate the entitlement to regularization if the employee meets the criteria set forth in the relevant statutes. The appeal by the Appellant Board was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' rulings that recognized the Respondent's rights under the law.