Jaggo vs Union Of India
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Case Significance
Jaggo vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated December 20, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-1034). The Supreme Court allowed the appeals of temporary workers employed by the Central Water Commission who had worked for extended periods (over 20 years) and were terminated. The Court quashed the termination orders and directed regularization of services, holding that government departments must lead by example in providing fair and stable employment. However, the appellants were not entitled to back wages for the period they had not worked, though continuity of service was granted for retirem The bench comprised Justices Prasanna B. Varale and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath.
Summary
The Supreme Court allowed the appeals of temporary workers employed by the Central Water Commission who had worked for extended periods (over 20 years) and were terminated. The Court quashed the termination orders and directed regularization of services, holding that government departments must lead by example in providing fair and stable employment. However, the appellants were not entitled to back wages for the period they had not worked, though continuity of service was granted for retirement benefits.
What was the outcome of Jaggo vs Union Of India?
The Supreme Court allowed the appeals of temporary workers employed by the Central Water Commission who had worked for extended periods (over 20 years) and were terminated. The Court quashed the termi...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-1034)