M/S. NICKS INDIA TOOLS vs RAM SURAT

The Supreme Court addressed an industrial dispute under Section 10(1)(c) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, concerning the termination of Shri Ram Surat's services without notice or inquiry. The Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that a master-servant relationship existed and that the termination was unjustified, thus entitling the workman to reinstatement. However, the Court also affirmed the Labour Court's decision to limit back wages to 25% based on precedents, thereby balancing the interests of both parties.