UNION OF INDIA . vs PAWAN KUMAR . — C.A. No. 3545/2005

Summary: Union of India v. Pawan Kumar (C.A. No. 003545/2005) The Supreme Court disposed of the Union of India's appeal on August 30, 2006, with modifications to a tribunal's directions regarding respondents' absorption/appointment. The Court clarified that respondents could be considered for temporary appointment to LDC/Assistant Compiler posts (subject to requisite qualifications per Dinesh Kumar Saxena precedent), and directed the Union to consider their cases within four months if vacancies exist, or immediately upon future vacancies. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.