State Of Orissa & Anr vs Bilash Chandra Ojha

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision that the termination of the workman, Sri Bilash Chandra Ojha, was unjust due to non-compliance with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as he had worked for more than 240 days prior to termination. The Court noted that the High Court correctly affirmed the Labour Court's findings regarding the workman's continuous service and the lack of proper termination procedures. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the reinstatement order without back wages, while leaving open the question of whether the Agricultural Department qualifies as an industry under the Act.