In Brief
The appellant, an employee of a grant-in-aid educational institution, was awarded back wages by an Industrial Tribunal for two disputed periods (March 1996–September 1997 and December 2001–October 2002). The High Court refused to consider additional documents the appellant produced regarding his attendance and set aside the Tribunal's award, viewing the Muster Rolls as evidence of non-presence. The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its authority by reappreciating evidence. The Court restored the Industrial Tribunal's award, ruling that the State (not the institution) is liable for payment within three months, with 12% interest thereafter and personal liability for non-compliant officers.
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