G.M. TANDA THERMAL POWER PROJECT vs JAI PRAKASH SRIVASTAVA

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the respondent's services was unjust and illegal, as a relationship of employer and employee existed between the appellant and the respondent, supported by the payment of wages from the appellant's funds. The Court emphasized that the respondent had worked for more than 240 days, thus attracting the provisions of Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which mandates notice and compensation for termination. The Court upheld the Labour Court's award, granting relief to the respondent.