THE MANAGER(FACTORY) MAHARASHTRA STATE COOPERATIVE MARKETING FEDERATION LTD. vs SURESH S/O DADARAO GADGE

The Supreme Court held that the respondent's appointment as a peon was irregular and he was not entitled to reinstatement due to the closure of the Parbhani unit and the lack of retrenchment compensation. The Court set aside the High Court's judgment affirming the Labour Court's award for reinstatement, instead awarding the respondent Rs. 2 lakhs as compensation. The appeal was allowed, and the respondent was permitted to withdraw Rs. 25,000 deposited by the appellant with the Court's Registry.