Ranip Nagar Palika vs Babuji Gabhaji Thakore And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Gujarat High Court affirming the Labour Court's order for reinstatement of the respondents, who claimed termination without following the procedure under Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the onus of proving the completion of 240 days of service lies with the employee, and the Labour Court's finding that the respondents had completed this duration was justified. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the legality of the reinstatement and back wages awarded by the Labour Court.