O.N.G.C. Ltd vs Engineering Mazdoor Sangh

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of regularization of casual/contingent workers employed by O.N.G.C. Ltd. under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically referring to Section 10 and Section 11. The Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's decision to regularize workers who had completed 240 days of work in a year, emphasizing that the absence of permanent posts does not preclude the recognition of regular employment. The Court affirmed the Gujarat High Court's modification of the Tribunal's order, allowing for the regularization of eligible workers, thus reinforcing the principle of fair employment practices.