U.P. STATE BRIDGE CORPORATION LTD. vs U.P.RAJYA SETU NIGAM S.KARMACHARI SANGH

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the services of 168 workmen by the appellant, a Government company, was valid under Clause L-2.12 of the U.P. Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, which allows for termination due to absence without leave for more than 10 consecutive days. The Court emphasized that the workmen were duly notified of the consequences of their absence and failed to report back to work despite repeated notices. The Court upheld the termination order, affirming the employer's right to terminate employment under the specified standing orders.