Hindustan Wire Products Ltd. vs Jaspal Singh And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the retrenchment of 219 workmen by the appellant company, focusing on compliance with Section 25-N of the Industrial Disputes Act. The Court held that the retrenchment was invalid due to the lack of necessary government permission, emphasizing the importance of adhering to statutory requirements. The Court ultimately decided to uphold the High Court's order for reinstatement of the affected workmen, rejecting the company's plea for monetary compensation instead of reinstatement.