KRISHAN SINGH vs EXEC.ENGINEER, HAR.STATE AGR.MKTG BOARD

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant's services as a daily wager was illegal due to non-compliance with the mandatory provisions of Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which requires notice and retrenchment compensation for employees who have worked for more than a year. The Labour Court's award for reinstatement and 50% back wages was upheld, as the High Court's reliance on precedents was found to be misplaced. The Court emphasized that failure to meet the pre-conditions for retrenchment renders the termination void, thereby reinstating the appellant with continuity of service.