Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd vs Anil And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's award which found that the termination of services of respondents 1 to 14 by their contractor was unlawful under Section 6-N of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court established that BHEL, as the principal employer, retained control over the workers, thus creating an employer-employee relationship despite the contractor's involvement. The Court affirmed the Labour Court's decision to reinstate the workers with back wages, emphasizing the need for compliance with statutory provisions regarding termination.