CENTRAL CO-OP.CONSUMERS' STORE vs LABOUR COURT, H.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling that the termination of the private respondent's employment was illegal and arbitrary, as it lacked requisite approval. The Court dismissed the petitioner's appeal, emphasizing that public funds were wasted due to the prolonged litigation and the adamant behavior of the employer. The Court ruled that while the private respondent's reinstatement could not be considered bona fide for modifying the back wages order, the petitioner could seek recovery of those wages from the responsible officers' salaries after payment to the respondent, thus ensuring accountability.