Case Note & Summary
The case involved a dispute between the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board and an employee, Sanjiv Kumar, regarding an award made by the Labour Court. The Labour Court's decision was affirmed by the High Court, and the matter reached the Supreme Court through civil appeals. During the proceedings, the respondent's counsel informed the court that the award had already been implemented, and the back wages owed to the employee had been paid. The appellant's counsel did not appear to press the appeals, leading the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeals without any order as to costs. The court recognized that the implementation of the award rendered the appeals moot, and thus no further judicial intervention was necessary. The decision was made on July 17, 2008.
Headnote
A) Labour Law - Implementation of Award - Dismissal of Appeals - Not applicable - The Labour Court's award had been implemented and back wages paid to the employee, leading to the dismissal of the appeals as the appellant did not press the matter. Held that no further action was required as the issue was resolved (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the appeals should be pressed given the implementation of the Labour Court's award.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals as the Labour Court's award had been implemented and back wages paid, with no order as to costs.
Law Points
- Dismissal of appeals
- implementation of Labour Court award
- back wages payment
