STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs RAMESHWARLAL GAHLOT

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the respondent's appointment, which was for a fixed period, did not violate Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as it fell under clause (bb) of Section 2(oo). The Court clarified that unless there is a finding of mala fide exercise of power, the termination is lawful. The Court overturned the Division Bench's order for back wages, ruling that the respondent was not entitled to them since the termination was in accordance with the appointment letter.