Union Of India And Ors vs Parul Debnath & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's directive for the Union of India to formulate a scheme for the regularization of Home Guards in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, as per Article 240(1) of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' and noted that the respondents had been performing duties of a permanent nature for extended periods, thus warranting equal treatment with regular employees. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's order for action to be taken within six months, ensuring compliance with local conditions and circumstances.