R.M. YELLATTI vs ASST. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's award directing reinstatement of the appellant, who was terminated without following the provisions of Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court found that the appellant had worked for more than 240 days prior to termination and was classified as a 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the Act. The High Court's decision to set aside the Labour Court's order was reversed, affirming the appellant's right to reinstatement and back wages.