#daily wage workers

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that daily wage workers employed as of 01.09.2016 with over 10 years of service are entitled to permanent status ('Sthai Karmi') under the Viniyamitikaran Scheme. The judgment reinforces equal protection for long-serving workers, setting aside arbitrary dismissals and ensuring consequential benefits like arrears and seniority.

Supreme Court reinforces that judicial directions for permanent regularisation of daily wage workers are binding on the state, mandating immediate creation of posts within four weeks. The ruling extends benefits to all similarly situated workers, framing regularisation as a constitutional obligation rather than a discretionary scheme.

Himachal Pradesh High Court holds that daily wage workers completing eight years with 240 days annually are entitled to work charge status, reinforcing statutory entitlement over discretionary policy.

Chhattisgarh High Court directs authorities to consider regularization of daily wage workers with over 10 years of service, citing Supreme Court precedents on fair employment practices.