STATE OF PUNJAB vs SURESH KUMAR SHARMA

The Supreme Court held that the appointment of Suresh Kumar Sharma as Assistant Advocate General was purely temporary and contractual, as per the terms outlined by the Government of Punjab. The Court emphasized that such appointments do not entitle the appointees to pensionary benefits, as they were not permanent government employees under the Punjab Civil Services Rules. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to deny pensionary benefits to the respondent, consistent with the precedent set in State of Punjab & Anr. Vs.S.K.Bhatia & Ors.