In Brief
A daily-wage peon's services were terminated in 1987, allegedly in violation of labour laws. He claimed reinstatement with back wages. The Labour Court ordered reinstatement but refused back wages. The High Court declined reinstatement, citing the original illegal appointment and 30+ years of unemployment, but awarded Rs 50,000 compensation. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's refusal of reinstatement given the extended period out of service, but enhanced compensation to Rs 1,50,000 (with Rs 50,000 already paid, leaving Rs 1,00,000 due), finding reinstatement impractical after three decades."
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