PANDURANG SITARAM JADHAV vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH ITS DAIRY MANAGER

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals of eleven daily wage workers seeking permanency under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions & Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971. The Court held that despite the absence of sanctioned posts and a regular appointment process, the long-term continuous employment of the appellants (over 240 days) warranted the recognition of their status as permanent employees. The Court emphasized that the responsibility to regularize their employment lay with the employer, thereby upholding the Tribunal's decision to grant permanency benefits.