M/S. Scooters India Ltd vs M. Mohammad Yaqub & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's award declaring the termination of the Respondent's employment as illegal due to non-compliance with retrenchment provisions under the Industrial Disputes Act. The Court emphasized that the management's reliance on Standing Order 9.3.12 for termination was inappropriate as it did not consider the circumstances surrounding the Respondent's absence. The Court affirmed the Labour Court's direction for reinstatement with continuity of service and full back wages, thereby reinforcing the need for adherence to procedural safeguards in employment termination cases.