The Management Of M/S. Indian Iron & ... vs Prahlad Singh

The Supreme Court held that the termination of services of Shri Prahlad Singh by M/s. IISCO Ltd. was justified under the Standing Orders, specifically Orders 10(f) and (h), as he failed to resume duty after his leave expired and did not provide a satisfactory explanation for his absence. The Court found that the High Court erred in quashing the Tribunal's award without addressing the factual findings or demonstrating that they were perverse. Consequently, the Supreme Court reinstated the Tribunal's decision, affirming the termination and denying relief to the respondent.