Case Note & Summary
The case involved a dispute regarding the payment of back wages to the respondent, Veer Parkash, following a decision by the Labour Court. The Labour Court had initially directed the payment of 50% of back wages, which was subsequently affirmed by the High Court. The State of Haryana appealed to the Supreme Court, questioning the appropriateness of the back wages awarded. The Supreme Court, after hearing the arguments, decided to modify the award, reducing the back wages from 50% to 25%. The Court ordered that the modified amount be paid to the respondent within two months, affirming the High Court's order with this modification. The Court did not impose any costs on either party.
Headnote
A) Labour Law - Back Wages - Modification of Award - Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Court modified the Labour Court's order regarding back wages from 50% to 25% based on the facts and circumstances of the case, affirming the High Court's decision with this modification. Held that the reduced percentage of back wages was appropriate under the circumstances (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether back wages should be paid and in what percentage.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court modified the Labour Court's order regarding back wages from 50% to 25%, ordering payment within two months and affirming the High Court's decision with this modification.
Law Points
- Labour law
- Back wages
- Modification of award
