H.S.RAJASHEKARA vs STATE BANK OF MYSORE

The Supreme Court held that the petitioner, a temporary employee of the State Bank of Mysore, was not entitled to absorption as a permanent employee despite having worked for 292 days in a specific period. The Court emphasized that the requirement of 240 days of service must be assessed on a calendar year basis, as per the bank's policy. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that the petitioner did not meet the necessary criteria for permanent employment under the applicable guidelines.