PUNJAB STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs INDERJIT SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which dismissed the writ petition of the Punjab State Electricity Board challenging the Labour Court's award. The Labour Court had found the termination of the respondent's services illegal and ordered reinstatement with continuity of service and 50% back wages under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the workman admitted to being appointed on 1.4.1996, contradicting his claim of continuous service since 31.3.1993, thus affirming the High Court's ruling.