NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT vs SHYAM SUNDER PRASAD SHARMA

The Supreme Court examined whether a faculty member appointed on a contract basis, who was later regularized, was entitled to pensionary benefits under the Contributory Provident Fund Scheme. The court analyzed the contractual appointment, subsequent regularization, and applicable rules to determine eligibility. It held that once a faculty member is regularized, they are entitled to pension benefits as per the scheme, regardless of initial contract appointment. The judgment emphasizes the importance of regularization in conferring pension rights.