General Manager, North West Railway & ... vs Chanda Devi

The Supreme Court interpreted provisions of the Indian Railway Establishment Manual regarding the regularization of casual laborers, specifically addressing the eligibility criteria for temporary employment after 360 days of continuous service. The Court held that the Ministry of Railways' scheme for regularization, which was accepted with modifications, must be implemented fairly, ensuring that eligible workers are considered for temporary status based on their service duration. The appeals were allowed, affirming the need for adherence to the established guidelines for regularization of project casual laborers.