HARYANA ST. SMALL IND.&EXP.CORP.LTD.&ANR vs RANBIR SINGH .

The Supreme Court held that the five employees in question are not surplus and are entitled to benefits under the ACP Scheme, as they were retained pursuant to court directions. The Court dismissed the appeal, emphasizing that this decision is based on the peculiar facts of the case. The appellants were given two months to comply with the judgment, failing which the employees would be entitled to interest at 18% per annum, with responsible officers held personally liable.