General Manager, Haryana Roadways vs Rudhan Singh

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court, which found that the termination of Rudhan Singh's service was illegal under Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as he had completed 240 days of service in a calendar year without receiving notice or retrenchment compensation. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's order for reinstatement with continuity of service and 50% back wages, rejecting the appellant's claim that the appointment was for a fixed period under Section 2(oo)(bb) of the Act. The judgment reinforces the principle that employees who meet the criteria for protection under the Act cannot be terminated without due process.