State Of U.P vs Gamal Yadav

The Supreme Court modified the Labour Court's award in favor of the respondent, reducing the back-wages from 50% to 25% while upholding the order of reinstatement with continuity of service. The appellant contended that the respondent's work did not constitute an 'industry' under relevant labor laws, but the Court chose to modify the award rather than overturn it. The question of law regarding the definition of 'industry' remains open for future consideration.