Harnam Singh And Ors. vs Punjab State Electricity Board And Ors.

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order quashing the reference made to the Labour Court under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, regarding the termination of services of workers without compliance with Section 25-F. The Court held that the High Court improperly examined the matter as an appeal rather than recognizing the limited scope of review in such cases. The Court directed the Labour Court/Industrial Tribunal to adjudicate the reference, including the disputed issues of employment and delay in raising the claim.