P.G.I.OF M.E.&RESEARCH, CHD. vs RAJ KUMAR

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the Labour Court's decision to award only 60% of back wages upon reinstatement of employees, which was modified by the Punjab & Haryana High Court to full back wages. The Court emphasized that the Labour Court's discretion in awarding back wages should be justified, and the normal rule is to grant full back wages unless specific circumstances warrant otherwise. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the entitlement of the employees to full back wages due to the illegal termination of their services under Article 226.