Lenin Kumar Ray vs M/S. Express Publications (Madurai) ...

The Supreme Court upheld the definition of 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, affirming the Labour Court's award that reinstated the employee and granted compensation for back wages. The Court found that the employee's termination was illegal due to lack of opportunity and reason, thus violating the provisions of the Act. The High Court's decision to set aside the reinstatement was reversed, reinforcing the Labour Court's findings.