JAGBIR SINGH vs HARYANA STATE AGR.MARKETING BOARD

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the Labour Court's award which granted reinstatement and back wages to the appellant, whose termination was found to violate Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court reaffirmed that while reinstatement is not automatic in cases of illegal termination, it is warranted unless there are compelling reasons against it. The judgment emphasized the need for the Labour Court's discretion to be respected unless proven otherwise, thereby restoring the Labour Court's decision in favor of the appellant.