Kishore Chandra Samal vs The D.M,Orissa State Cashew ...

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant's service was illegal under Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as the provisions for retrenchment were not complied with. The Court emphasized that continuous service for more than 240 days necessitates adherence to the statutory requirements for termination, regardless of the nature of the appointment. The judgment of the Orissa High Court, which set aside the Labour Court's award for reinstatement, was overturned, and the appellant was directed to be reinstated with full back wages.