Milkhi Ram vs Himachal Pradesh State Electricity ...

The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's decision that dismissed the appellant's civil suit on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court held that the civil court does have jurisdiction to entertain the suit regarding the regularization of the appellant's employment, emphasizing the importance of the right to a fair hearing. Consequently, the judgment of the High Court was set aside, allowing the appellant's claim to be reconsidered by the civil court.