STATE OF ORISSA vs BILASH CHANDRA OJHA

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision that the termination of the workman, Bilash Chandra Ojha, was unjust due to non-compliance with Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which mandates prior notice and compensation for termination. The Court found that the workman had worked for more than 240 days, thus entitling him to protection under the Act. However, the Court did not grant back wages, affirming the Labour Court's order for reinstatement without back pay.