Casual labourers in government entitled to pension: SC
The Indian Supreme Court ruled that casual government laborers are entitled to pension benefits, declaring that pensions are an enforceable constitutional right rather than a discretionary gift. The court emphasized that long-term service, regardless of job classification, entitles workers to retirement security.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a significant legal precedent for the rights of temporary and contract workers in the public sector, challenging the use of job nomenclature to deny benefits.
Casual labourers in government entitled to pension: SC | India News - The Times of India
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