Bank Of India & Anr vs Tarun Kr. Biswan & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court's dismissal of the Letters Patent Appeal by the Bank, affirming that the employment of Budlee Sepoys was temporary and subject to specific conditions outlined in the 1988 scheme, particularly the requirement of completing 240 working days and the availability of future vacancies. The Court emphasized that the respondents' engagement was for seasonal requirements and did not guarantee regularization. The judgment clarified that the Bank was not obligated to absorb the Budlee Sepoys as permanent staff under the existing scheme, thus maintaining the status quo of their temporary employment.