General Manager / Factory Manager, Shree Cement Limited v. Gheesa Son of Shri Nasiba
Case brief
What is this about?
Company challenged Labour Court awards ordering reinstatement with 40% back-wages of terminated workmen. Citing Supreme Court precedent that reinstatement is not automatic, the High Court modified the awards, directing payment of Rs.10 lakh to each workman as full and final settlement in lieu of reinstatement.
What did the court decide?
Rs.10,00,000 lump-sum compensation to each workman in lieu of reinstatement, within 3 months, else 6% annual interest from award date; impugned awards modified.