M.D., Hindustan Photo Films & Anr vs H.B. Vinobha & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of trainees by the employer, stating that the Division Bench of the High Court erred in affirming the Single Judge's order for regularization based solely on an interim order that had been in place for ten years. The Court emphasized that the respondents were appointed as trainees for a fixed period and salary, and their claim under the Industrial Disputes Act was not sustainable. The Court concluded that the termination was lawful and set aside the High Court's order, allowing the appeal.