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Contractual employment in India refers to temporary or non-permanent appointments made under specific terms, often without the benefits or security of regular government service.
The Rajasthan High Court held that contractual workers satisfying the Maternity Benefit Act’s eligibility criteria cannot be denied statutory maternity leave, striking down a refusal based solely on service conditions. This ruling secures 180 days’ paid leave with interest for contract employees in state appointments.
Rajasthan High Court quashes termination of contractual medical staff, directing regularisation after citing apex court rulings against exploitation through outsourcing. The ruling reinforces protections for temporary employees performing essential roles, ensuring job security and benefits parity.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that guest faculty under the Vidhya Sambal Scheme cannot be displaced until regular appointments via RPSC are made, reinforcing their legitimate expectation to continue service. The honorarium is fixed at Rs. 800/hour, ensuring contractual employment rights are protected pending regularization.
Bombay High Court holds that employees on ad-hoc contractual tenure are not entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, after their contract expires. The ruling clarifies that the Act's protections do not extend beyond the employment period, impacting contractual workers' rights.
Rajasthan High Court reinforces guest faculty rights under the Vidhya Sambal Scheme, mandating their continuation until regular appointments are made. The ruling ensures Rs. 800/hour honorarium and protects contractual employment rights, setting a precedent for service law compliance in educational schemes.
Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that contractual employees cannot be transferred if their appointment order explicitly prohibits it. The court quashed the transfer order of a Gram Rojgar Sahayak, reinforcing that administrative actions must align with the terms of employment contracts, impacting service law and contractual employment rights.
Karnataka High Court directs proportionate service weightage for teachers with partial academic year service, interpreting 'completed year' under Cadre & Recruitment Regulations 2011.
Karnataka High Court directs proportionate service weightage for teachers with partial academic years under KREIS Regulations, affirming earlier judgments on contractual service recognition.
Rajasthan High Court grants interim relief to contractual employees, restraining their replacement without following a regular recruitment process. The ruling reinforces principles of natural justice and fair procedure in service law, impacting contractual workers across government departments.
The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that an affidavit affirming marital status is legally sufficient for contractual service joining when the marriage certificate cannot be produced due to an ongoing matrimonial dispute, ensuring that procedural hurdles do not derail merit-based appointments. This sets a precedent for public employers to prioritize substantive proof over rigid documentation in cases involving genuine personal hardship.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that terminating contractual employees under Government Order 25.07.2021 without providing any reasoning for rejecting their submissions renders the accompanying employment disability clause unenforceable. This upholds the principle that even contractual appointments are shielded by natural justice, requiring speaking orders before imposing career-long restrictions.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that contractual Ayush employees must retain their seniority when transferred before completing three years of service, as per Rule IV(C) of the MP Ayush Rules. This protects them from being treated as fresh appointees, ensuring continuity of service benefits and preventing arbitrary administrative transfers that undermine career progression.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that guest faculty hired on honorarium are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, rejecting the state's argument that contractual status disqualifies them. This decision extends statutory maternity protections to non-permanent academic workers, affirming that constitutional rights to gender equality and dignified work override formal employment labels.
Bombay High Court Aurangabad Bench rules that contractual ambulance drivers under the National Health Mission with over 14 years of service must be paid at the regular pay scale and considered for regularization, reinforcing the principle of equal pay for equal work. The judgment mandates compliance with the State Government Resolution dated 04/12/2024, ensuring wage parity and procedural fairness for long-term contractual employees.
CAT Srinagar rules that guest faculty engaged through formal selection processes cannot be replaced by similar contractual arrangements and must continue in service until regular appointments are made. The ruling reinforces the principle of legitimate expectation and service continuity for adhoc employees in public employment.