HEAD MASTER,MEENAL A.C. VIDYALAYA vs SUNITA LAXMAN KOLHE

The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal's order granting reinstatement to the respondent, who had completed over two years of service before her termination in 2001. The Court noted that the respondent had not pursued an alternative remedy under the relevant Act before approaching the High Court, which led to the Tribunal awarding back wages from the date of her application rather than from the date of termination. The Court emphasized that the Tribunal's findings were based on evidence and did not warrant interference, affirming the principle that back wages depend on the circumstances of each case, as established in previous rulings under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.