RAJ KUMAR DIXIT vs M/S. VIJAY KUMAR GAURI SHANKER, KANPUR NAGAR

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the appellant-workman by the respondent-firm violated the mandatory provisions of Section 6N of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which requires adherence to specific procedures for retrenchment. The Court found that the Labour Court's order for reinstatement and 50% back wages was justified, and the High Court's modification to grant only Rs. 2 lakhs as compensation was improper. The Supreme Court reinstated the Labour Court's award, emphasizing the need for compliance with statutory requirements in employment termination cases.