RHONE-POULENC (I) LTD. vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision that the dismissal of respondent no.3, a Medical Representative, was improper and illegal, as the enquiry was not conducted in accordance with the principles of natural justice. The Court noted that the appellant failed to prove the authority of the Regional Sales Manager to issue the transfer order, which was deemed incompetent. The Court affirmed the Labour Court's ruling that respondent no.3 was a 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and entitled to reinstatement with benefits.