KRISHNA BAHADUR vs M/S. PURNA THEATRE .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Industrial Tribunal which found the retrenchment of the appellant, a Messenger-cum-Bearer, to be illegal under Section 25-F(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the retrenchment did not comply with mandatory legal requirements, thereby entitling the appellant to be deemed in continuous service with all benefits. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was rejected, affirming the Tribunal's award and the appellant's rights.