GOPAL. vs THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, MADHYA PRADESH KHADI AND VILLAG

The Supreme Court held that the M.P. Industrial Relations Act, 1960 applies to the Madhya Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board, affirming that it qualifies as an 'industry' under Sections 2(19) and 2(33). The Court restored the Labour Court's decision, which had found the termination of the appellant's services to be retrenchment due to non-compliance with the Act's provisions. The High Court's order was set aside, confirming the appellant's right to reinstatement with full wages.