M/S. Nicks (India) Tools vs Ram Surat & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the termination of Shri Ram Surat's services was unjustified under Section 10(1)(c) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court ruled that the relationship of master and servant existed at the time of termination and that the workman was entitled to reinstatement with full back wages, rejecting the management's claims regarding the workman's supervisory status. The judgment emphasized the importance of due process in termination cases and affirmed the High Court's decision to award full back wages.