SYED AZAM HUSSAINI vs THE ANDHRA BANK LIMITED

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Labour Court, affirming that the termination of the appellant's services by the respondent-bank was illegal under Section 41 of the Andhra Pradesh Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1966. The Court emphasized that the bank failed to provide reasonable cause for termination as required under Section 40 of the Act, and that the appellant was entitled to reinstatement with full back wages. The ruling reinforced the statutory protections afforded to employees under the Act, particularly during the probation period.