U.P.S.R.T.C. Ltd vs Sarada Prasad Misra & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the termination of Sarada Prasad Misra's services by the U.P. State Road Transport Corporation was valid under Section 2A of the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as he was appointed on a temporary and ad-hoc basis with a clear stipulation that his services could be terminated without notice. The Court emphasized that the delay in raising the dispute was significant, and the Conciliation Officer's decision to condone the delay was not justified. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, affirming the termination's legality and dismissing the workman's claim for reinstatement.