Prior Contract Supersedes Standing Orders for Fixed-Term Workmen Appointments

Bharatiya Kamgar Karmachari Mahasangh Vs Jet Airways Ltd. (Supreme Court of India) A prior contract would have an overriding effect on standing orders if it appoints workmen for a fixed period of time Facts- The respondent company operates a commercial airline, flying aircraft for transporting passengers and cargo. The Appellant represents around 169 workmen temporarily engaged on a fixed-term contract by the Respondent in various cadres. The Appellant contends that the workmen were treated as temporary despite completing 240 days in service in terms of the Model Standing Order provided under ...