G.B. Pant University vs Govind Ballabh Pandey & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision to regularize the services of 170 employees of the University cafeteria, as per the UP Industrial Dispute Act, 1947. The Court directed the University to reinstate the eight respondents within one month without back wages, while ensuring they receive increments and pensionary benefits. The Court clarified that the relief granted is specific to the eight respondents, rejecting the University's contention that they were not in service at the time of the award.