In Brief
The Supreme Court dismissed civil appeals filed by the Union of India challenging the grant of pay-scale and consequential benefits protection to respondents who worked as a Charge-man and Switchman in the Railways. Although the Court acknowledged the legal question remained open, it declined to disturb benefits already drawn by the long-retired respondents. The Court directed that any outstanding benefits be disbursed within three months, emphasizing equitable treatment for retired railway employees.
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