General Manager, Electrical Rengali ... vs Sri Giridhari Sahu

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition challenging the Labour Court's award under Section 33A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which directed the reinstatement of NMR workers with 70% back-wages. The Court found that the Labour Court correctly determined that the Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) was not adequately publicized, leading to the conclusion that the workers did not knowingly consent to it. The judgment reinforced the principle that workers must be fully informed of their rights and the implications of signing any agreements related to employment.