HARSH DHINGRA vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court addressed multiple appeals concerning the interpretation of various provisions under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, particularly focusing on Section 25F regarding the conditions for retrenchment. The Court established that compliance with statutory requirements is mandatory for valid retrenchment, and failure to do so renders the termination illegal. The Court upheld the decisions of lower courts that had ruled in favor of the employees, thereby reinforcing the protection against arbitrary dismissal.