POLYGLASS ACRYLIC MANUFACTURING CO.LTD. vs COMMNR. OF CUSTOMS

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Central Government Industrial Tribunal which directed the reinstatement of casual labourers under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically referencing Section 2(oo)(bb) and Section 25F. The Court found that the workers had completed over 240 days of continuous service, thus their termination constituted retrenchment without compliance with the requisite legal provisions. However, due to a significant delay in raising the disputes, the Court modified the Tribunal's award by denying back wages to the workers.