BHARTIYA KAMGAR KARMACHARI MAHASANGH vs M/S. JET AIRWAYS LTD.

The Supreme Court examined whether temporary workmen engaged for over 240 days under the Bombay Model Standing Order are entitled to permanent status and benefits. The Court analyzed the contractual and statutory provisions, including the settlement agreement and the nature of employment. It upheld the tribunal's rejection of the workmen's demand for reinstatement with full back wages, emphasizing the binding nature of the settlement and the employment terms. The judgment clarified the limits of temporary employment and the significance of settlement agreements in employment disputes.