Punjab State Electricity Board vs Piara Singh

The Supreme Court upheld the reinstatement of the respondent under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, due to non-compliance with statutory provisions by the appellant. However, the Court set aside the Labour Court's order granting 50 percent back-wages, citing that the delay in the reference was attributable to the respondent's lapse. The appeal was allowed in part, maintaining reinstatement but denying back-wages, with no costs awarded.