G.M. Tanda Thermal Power Project vs Jai Prakash Srivastava & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the termination of Shri Jai Prakash Srivastava's services was unjust and illegal under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as he had worked for more than 240 days without receiving notice pay or retrenchment compensation. The Court affirmed the Labour Court's finding that an employer-employee relationship existed due to the appellant's approval of the appointment and payment of wages. Consequently, the Court upheld the Labour Court's order for reinstatement with back wages.