STATE OF ORISSA vs ORISSA KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES BOARD KARMACHARI SANGHA

The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court was justified in directing the State of Orissa to grant pension rights to employees of the Orissa Khadi and Village Industries Board, contrary to existing regulations that explicitly denied such rights. The Court analyzed the statutory provisions and the validity of the regulations, ultimately affirming the High Court's decision that employees are entitled to pension at par with government employees. The judgment emphasizes the importance of statutory regulations and their interpretation in pension matters. The Court upheld the direction for the State to amend regulations accordingly, ensuring pension rights for the employees.