Forward Seamen Union Of India vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Calcutta High Court which declared the terms of the tender notice dated 18.11.2002 illegal, emphasizing that the Bazarmen, as per the recommendations of the Ad-hoc Committee, should be prioritized for employment. The Court reiterated that the rights of the Bazarmen, established through prior judicial orders, must be respected in any new arrangements for canteen services. The ruling reinforces the principle that contractual obligations must align with established labor rights and prior judicial directives.