THE STATE OF PUNJAB PSEB(NOW PUNJAB STATE POWER SUPPLY CORPORATON LTD.) vs KULWANT SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's finding of non-compliance with Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, which led to the respondent's reinstatement and entitlement to back-wages. However, the Court noted that payment of back-wages is not automatic in cases of violation of Section 25-F. Given the long duration since termination in 1998, the Court ordered a lump sum payment of Rs. 1,50,000 to the respondent in lieu of back-wages, thereby partly allowing the appeal.