Management Hindustan Machine Tools ... vs Ghanshyam Sharma

The Supreme Court held that the Division Bench of the High Court was justified in restoring the Labour Court's award regarding the respondent's termination under the Industrial Disputes Act, specifically Section 10 and Section 11-A. The Court modified the Labour Court's award, stating that given the respondent's status as a casual worker and the significant time elapsed since his termination, a lump sum compensation should be awarded instead of reinstatement. The Court emphasized the need for practical resolution in cases involving casual employment and the passage of time since the dispute arose.