Jivanlal vs Pravin Krishna, Principal Secretary ...

The Supreme Court held that the appellants, who sought regularization of their services after 10 years, were entitled to the same treatment as similarly situated individuals who had been granted regularization despite a prior order from 10.12.1997 discontinuing appointments for Sweepers. The Court emphasized that a discriminatory approach in granting regularization violates principles of equality and could lead to corruption. The appeals were allowed, directing the respondents to regularize the appellants' services and disburse consequential benefits within specified timeframes, failing which interest at 12% would be applicable.