STATE BANK OF INDIA vs SHRI N. SUNDARA MONEY

The Supreme Court reiterated that under Section 25(F)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, no workman with continuous service of one year can be retrenched without receiving compensation equivalent to 15 days’ average pay for each completed year of service. The Court held that retrenchment without such payment is invalid and inoperative, affirming the High Court's decision to reinstate the workman based on non-compliance with Section 25F. The judgment emphasizes the importance of statutory compliance in welfare legislation aimed at protecting workers' rights.