A. MANJULA BHASHINI vs M.D.,A.P.WOMEN'S COOP.FIN.CORPN.LTD&ANR

The Supreme Court addressed the entitlement of daily wage and contingent workers in Andhra Pradesh for regularization after five years of service, under the Andhra Pradesh (Regulation of Appointments to Public Services and Rationalization of Staff Pattern and Pay Structure) Act, 1994. The Court held that the amendments made by Amendment Act Nos. 3 and 27 of 1998 are not ultra vires the Constitution, affirming the need for adherence to Articles 14 and 16 regarding equality in public employment. The Court emphasized the importance of lawful appointments and the prohibition of favoritism in public service recruitment.