UNION OF INDIA vs PARUL DEBNATH .

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 under 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 requiring action within six months, reinforcing the need for fair employment practices in the Union Territory.