In Brief
This Supreme Court appeal concerns the termination of a workman employed by Universal Glass (a division of Jagajit Industries Ltd.). The respondent had succeeded in obtaining relief from both the Labour Court and High Court. The Supreme Court, noting the company's closure in 2014 and protracted litigation, exercised discretion to award a one-time settlement payment of Rs. 7 Lakhs (above the standard Rs. 4 Lakhs paid to other workers) in full and final settlement of all claims. The appeal was disposed with a direction for payment within two months, though the Court clarified this settlement was not a binding precedent.
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