Case Note & Summary
The case involved a dispute regarding the payment of back wages to the respondent, Virender Pal, by the Municipal Council, Jind. The Labour Court had initially awarded a sum of Rs.2,40,322/- as back wages. The Supreme Court was approached to consider whether this award should be set aside or modified. The appellant's counsel argued against the full payment of back wages, prompting the court to review the circumstances surrounding the case. Ultimately, the Supreme Court decided to modify the Labour Court's award, directing the appellant to pay a reduced sum of Rs.1,20,000/- instead of the full amount. This payment was ordered to be made within six months from the date of communication of the order. The court concluded that there would be no order as to costs, indicating a balanced approach to the dispute.
Headnote
A) Labour Law - Back Wages - Modification of Award - Labour Court Jurisdiction - Court modified the Labour Court's award of full back wages to a partial payment of Rs.1,20,000/- to be paid within six months. The decision was made considering the facts and circumstances of the case, reflecting the court's discretion in modifying the award (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the direction for payment of full back wages should be set aside or modified.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court modified the Labour Court's award, directing the appellant to pay Rs.1,20,000/- as back wages within six months, with no order as to costs.
Law Points
- Modification of award
- Labour Court jurisdiction
- Back wages
- Payment directions
