In Brief
The Supreme Court heard an appeal and interlocutory application for stay of contempt proceedings arising from an employment dispute. The respondent had reached superannuation age and worked only 5-6 years before retirement. The Court modified the financial award imposed by the lower court to Rs. 2 Lakhs (in addition to Rs. 1 Lakh already paid) as full and final settlement of the employee's claim. The contempt proceedings were quashed in view of the settlement. The appeal was allowed with no order as to costs.
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