Baburao Dadu Sankpal(D) Thr L.R. vs Kolhapur Zilla Sahakari Doodh Utpadak ...

The Supreme Court held that the termination of Baburao Dadu Sankpal from service on grounds of unauthorized absence was subject to scrutiny under the principles of proportionality. The Labour Court had set aside the termination, but the Industrial Court and High Court upheld it. Given the long duration since the termination and the circumstances of the case, the Court awarded a one-time compensation of Rs. 2,00,000 to the legal representatives of the deceased, emphasizing that no further claims would be entertained.