B.S.N.L., Jammu vs Teja Singh

The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to the principles of equality in public employment as mandated by Article 14 and Article 16 of the Constitution. It held that irregularly appointed employees cannot claim regularization unless their appointments followed due process and relevant rules. The Court directed the Union of India and State Governments to regularize the services of those who have worked for ten years or more in sanctioned posts, while ensuring that regular recruitment is conducted to fill vacant posts. The judgment clarifies that prior regularizations not under litigation need not be reopened, and courts should refrain from issuing directions for absorption or regularization without proper recruitment processes.