U.P. STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD AND ORS. vs HARI SHANKER JAIN AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 is a special law governing industrial establishments, and its provisions prevail over the regulations made under the Electricity Supply Act, 1948. The Court ruled that the certified standing orders from the previous employer remain applicable even after the transfer of the electricity undertaking. Consequently, the notification issued by the Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board regarding the age of superannuation was quashed, affirming that Section 13-B of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act applies only to government establishments.