STATE BANK OF BIKANER & JAIPUR vs OM PRAKASH SHARMA

The Supreme Court upheld the findings of the Labour Court regarding the violation of Rule 77 of the Industrial Disputes (Central) Rules, 1957, and Section 25H of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court ruled that the appellant's failure to maintain a seniority list constituted a breach of mandatory provisions, entitling the respondent to reinstatement with 50% back wages. The appeal against the Rajasthan High Court's dismissal of the intra-court appeal was rejected, affirming the Labour Court's award.