Secretary, State Of Karnataka And ... vs Umadevi And Others on 10 April, 2006
20. It is well established that the decision in Uma Devi
(supra) does not intend to penalize employees who
have rendered long years of service fulfilling ongoing
and necessary functions of the State or its
instrumentalities. The said judgment sought to prevent
backdoor entries and illegal appointments that
circumvent constitutional requirements. However,
where appointments were not illegal but possibly
"irregular," and where employees had served
continuously against the backdrop of sanctioned
functions for a considerable period, the need for a fair
and humane resolution becomes paramount.