MICROWAVE PROJECT, KOTA vs RAMESH CHAND

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the respondent's services as a casual labourer was not justified under Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as he had worked for more than 240 days, which constituted retrenchment under Section 2(oo) of the Act. However, the Court found that the Tribunal failed to consider the implications of Section 2(oo)(bb), which pertains to employment for a specific project. The Court ultimately set aside the Tribunal's award, indicating that the applicability of Section 25-F was contingent upon the correct interpretation of Section 2(oo)(bb).