ONGC EMPLOYEES MAZDOOR SABHA vs THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASIN MANAGER, OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION (INDIA) LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of regularization of term-based employees appointed by ONGC between 1999 and 2001. The Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award which allowed regularization for certain employees while excluding others based on specific criteria, including those who had completed 240 days of work and those whose terms were not extended. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to proper procedures in appointments and regularization, affirming the Tribunal's discretion in determining eligibility for regular appointments under the relevant labor laws.