Neyveli Lignite Corp.Ltd vs Nlc I.T.U. Sangam & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to direct Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd. to absorb and regularize the members of NLC Indcoserve T.U. Sangam as employees based on a seniority list. The Court noted that a common seniority list was prepared considering the date of entry of contract workers into service, and since the respondents had no grievances with the list, the appeal was disposed of. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the seniority principle in employment matters.