UNITED PALNTERS ASSON. OF SOUTHERN INDIA vs K.G. SANGAMESWARAN

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Appellate Authority which set aside the dismissal of K.G. Sangameswaran under Section 41(1) of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947, for failing to conduct a domestic enquiry prior to dismissal. The Court found that the respondent was indeed covered under the Act as a 'person employed' and that the dismissal order was invalid due to non-compliance with statutory requirements. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the reinstatement with back wages.