Binny Ltd. & Anr vs V. Sadasivan & Ors

The Supreme Court held that Clause 8 of the agreement between the respondents and the appellant company was void under Section 23 of the Indian Contracts Act, 1872, as it violated the principles of public policy. The Court ruled that the respondents, despite being designated as management staff, were entitled to protections under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically Sections 25F and 25N, and that their termination was illegal. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to reinstate the respondents with continuity of service and consequential benefits.