HARJINDER SINGH vs PUNJAB STATE WAREHOUSING CORP.

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant's service by retrenchment was in violation of Sections 25F and 25G of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as it did not adhere to the principle of 'last come first go'. The Court found that the Labour Court's award for reinstatement with 50% back wages was justified, as junior employees were retained while the appellant was retrenched. The Court modified the High Court's order, reinstating the appellant with full back wages instead of compensation.