MALWA VANASPATI & CHEMICAL CO.LTD. vs RAJENDRA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of back wages in the context of an alleged illegal termination under Labour Law. The Court held that since the appellant claimed the respondent was never terminated, the respondent was entitled to 50% of back wages rather than full wages. The award of the Labour Court was modified accordingly, and the High Court's order was set aside in part, with no costs awarded.