THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER TWAD BOARD vs M. NATESAN AND ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's affirmation of the Labour Court's award, which directed the reinstatement of the respondents who were terminated from their temporary positions as Store Watchmen. The Court noted that while the respondents failed to prove continuous employment for 240 days, the learned Single Judge's decision to grant 50% back wages was justified due to the prolonged pendency of the case. The Court ultimately dismissed the appeals filed by the appellant-Board, reinforcing the Labour Court's findings under the Industrial Disputes Act.