M.P.State Co-Op.Dairy Fedn.Ltd.& Anr vs Rajnesh Kumar Jamindar & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed whether the Madhya Pradesh State Co-operative Dairy Federation qualifies as a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the Federation, being a federal society under the Madhya Pradesh Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, and having significant government involvement, is indeed a 'State'. Consequently, the appeals regarding the reinstatement of employees and their back wages were adjudicated in favor of the employees, affirming the need for adherence to the regulations governing their employment.