THE GENERAL MANAGER - OPERATIONS CHENNAI CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT LTD vs K. THIRUTHANIKUMARAN

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court regarding the termination of the respondent-workman, ordering the appellant-Management to pay a total of Rs. 25,50,000 as full and final settlement of all claims, including gratuity and provident fund. The Court emphasized the need to resolve the strained employer-employee relationship amicably, terminating all pending litigation under the Industrial Disputes Act and civil suits related to the matter. The judgment also prohibits both parties from engaging in further litigation without the Court's permission.