Ushaben Joshi vs Union Of India
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Case Significance
Ushaben Joshi vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated August 2, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-624). A contingency 'water woman' employed in the Posts and Telegraphs Department since 1986 sought regularization after over three decades of continuous service. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, finding her similarly-placed colleague (who joined later in 1991) had been regularized and appointed as MTS. The respondents were directed to regularize the appellant on the same terms as her comparator, with all consequential benefits. The bench comprised Justices Hima Kohli and Sandeep Mehta. The judgment was delivered by Justice Hima Kohli.
Summary
A contingency 'water woman' employed in the Posts and Telegraphs Department since 1986 sought regularization after over three decades of continuous service. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, finding her similarly-placed colleague (who joined later in 1991) had been regularized and appointed as MTS. The respondents were directed to regularize the appellant on the same terms as her comparator, with all consequential benefits.
What was the outcome of Ushaben Joshi vs Union Of India?
A contingency 'water woman' employed in the Posts and Telegraphs Department since 1986 sought regularization after over three decades of continuous service. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, findi...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-624)