In Brief
A daily-wage peon appointed by Zilla Parishad in 1983 was terminated in 1987 after completing 240 days of work per year. The Labour Court ordered reinstatement with continuity of service; the High Court set it aside, awarding Rs.50,000 compensation instead, citing the 30+ year delay since termination. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision against reinstatement as impractical, but enhanced compensation to Rs.1,50,000 (with Rs.1,00,000 balance due) to provide adequate redress for the wrongful termination and extended unemployment.
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