Badri Vishal Pandey vs Rajesh Mittal

The Supreme Court addressed contempt petitions arising from a prior order regarding the inclusion of workmen's names in a seniority list under the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court held that the cut-off date for retrenchment set by U.P. Jal Nigam was not arbitrary and did not violate any statutory provisions, thus upholding the legality of the termination of services. The Court directed U.P. Jal Nigam to give preference to the affected workmen in future appointments, emphasizing the need for compliance with earlier orders.