Case Note & Summary
The dispute arose from a Special Leave Petition concerning the payment of back wages to the respondent, M. Raviselvam, by the petitioners, Senior Regional Manager, TASMAC Ltd. and another. On September 14, 2007, the Supreme Court issued notice limited to the question of back wages. After hearing the parties and reviewing the record, the Court modified the High Court's order, determining that the respondent was entitled to 50% of the back wages. The Court directed that this amount be paid within three months from the date a copy of the order was supplied to the High Court, if it had not already been paid. The Special Leave Petition was disposed of without any order as to costs.
Headnote
A) Employment Law - Back Wages - Modification of High Court Order - Not mentioned - The court modified the High Court's order to grant the respondent 50% of back wages, directing payment within three months if not already made. Held that the modification was necessary to ensure the respondent's entitlement was recognized (Paras 1-2).
Issue of Consideration
Entitlement to back wages and modification of the High Court order
Final Decision
The Supreme Court modified the High Court's order to grant the respondent 50% of back wages, directing payment within three months if not already made.
Law Points
- Modification of High Court order
- Back wages entitlement
- Payment timeline
