U.P. STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD AND ANOTHER vs THE LABOUR COURT (I) U.P., KANPUR AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the respondent-workman, who was retired at the age of 58, was bound by the regulations fixing the age of retirement under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946. The Court clarified that the regulations made by the Electricity Board regarding retirement age were valid as they were notified under Section 13B of the Standing Orders Act. The assurance given to the workman regarding the continuation of old service conditions was deemed ineffective, leading to the conclusion that his retirement was lawful.