STATE OF HARYANA vs VEER PARKASH

The Supreme Court modified the order regarding back wages in Civil Appeal No. 2147 of 2008, reducing the awarded amount from 50% to 25% of back wages as directed by the Labour Court and affirmed by the High Court. The Court held that the circumstances warranted a reduction in the back wages payable to the respondent, affirming the modified order without costs. The decision clarifies the discretion of courts in determining back wages in employment disputes.