RAM BHAJAN DAS vs UNION OF INDIA RAILWAY BOARD THROUGH CHAIRMAN

The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142 of the Constitution of India, directed the Railways to consider the appointment of petitioners to Grade D posts despite their lack of required educational qualifications, based on their long service and the possibility of relaxation of rules. The Court emphasized the need for a one-time measure to resolve ongoing litigations, thereby allowing the petitioners' claims to be evaluated without the qualification objection. The decision referenced the precedent set in All India Railway Parcel & Goods Porters’ Union Vs. Union of India, (2003) 11 SCC 590.