Ghanshyam Sukhdeo Gaikwad And Ors vs Bajaj Auto Ltd. & Ors

The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142 of the Constitution, directed the Management to pay each appellant a lump sum of Rs. 10 Lakhs as settlement of dues, while clarifying that this amount does not include Gratuity and Provident Fund claims. The Court noted that the appellants had been receiving regular wages since 2002 and had not been assigned work since April 2003. The decision was made in light of the lengthy litigation history and the age factor of the appellants, ensuring justice is served despite the lack of agreement between parties.