MANAGEMENT OF HEAVY ENG. CORP. LTD. vs PRESIDING OFFICER,LABOUR COURT .

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision that the termination of Dr. Chandrahas Prasad's services was illegal due to non-compliance with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which mandates a one-month notice for employees who have completed 240 days of service. The Court affirmed the Labour Court's order for reinstatement with full back wages and interest, rejecting the appellant's arguments regarding waiver of rights. The judgment reinforces the legal principle that procedural safeguards must be adhered to in employment termination cases under the Act.