Punjab State Electricity Board vs Darbara Singh

The Supreme Court held that the provisions of Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 were not applicable as the respondent's appointment was for a fixed period, falling under Section 2(oo)(bb) of the Act. The Court found the High Court's judgment unsustainable, emphasizing that the respondent's work was not continuous and thus did not constitute retrenchment. The appeal by the Punjab State Electricity Board was allowed, overturning the reinstatement order of the Labour Court.