H.V.P.N Ltd & Ors vs Bal Govind

The Supreme Court held that the reinstatement of the workman, who was terminated due to involvement in a criminal case, does not justify the award of backwages, as he was acquitted only after the termination. The Court emphasized that the workman was out of service in accordance with the Service Regulations, and thus, while he is entitled to continuity of service and other benefits, backwages were denied. The appeal was allowed in part, affirming the Labour Court's decision regarding reinstatement but modifying the backwages aspect.