NARENDER KUMAR AND ORS. vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 22(2) of the Apprentices Act, 1961, apprentices are entitled to be offered suitable employment after completing their training, provided the contract stipulates such an obligation. The Court found that the High Court erred in dismissing the writ petition, as the letters of appointment implied a commitment to absorb apprentices into the workforce. The Court emphasized a broad interpretation of apprenticeship contracts to protect the rights of employees, ultimately allowing the appeal and reinforcing the obligation of employers to provide employment to trained apprentices.