Bihar Caustic & Chemicals Ltd vs Kripa Pandey

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision that the termination of the respondent's services was illegal under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically referencing Section 2(s) which defines 'workman'. The Court found that the appellant's claim of the respondent being a contractor's employee was not substantiated, and thus the respondent was entitled to reinstatement and back wages. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling on the matter of employment status and termination.