Vinod Kumar And Ors vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court held that the appellants, who had been continuously employed as Accounts Clerks for over 25 years, were entitled to regularization despite their initial temporary appointments. The Court distinguished their case from the precedent set in Secretary, State of Karnataka vs. Umadevi, emphasizing that the nature of their duties and the process of promotion reflected regular employment. The Court concluded that the High Court erred in denying their rights based on the initial terms of appointment, thus allowing the appeal for regularization.