Invalid Retrenchment and Reinstatement Ruling
The Supreme Court has ruled on the consequences of invalid retrenchment of workmen. When a retrenchment is found to be unlawful or procedurally flawed, the employer may be directed to reinstate the affected workman.
Key Supreme Court Case
The principle that reinstatement can be ordered in cases of invalid retrenchment was specifically upheld by the Supreme Court in the case:
- Surendara Kumar Verma v/s Central Govt. Indl. Tribunal 1981 ILLJ SC
This landmark judgment clarifies the remedies available to workmen whose termination through retrenchment does not adhere to legal requirements.
Important Questions from Trade Unions
- The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 has provided a machinery for settlement of industrial disputes. Which amongst the following machinery has NOT been provided under the Act ?
Who among the following was the first one to use the term 'Collective Bargaining?
In the context of regional economic integration, which of the following equations is not correct?
Which one of the following types of strike is without the consent of official of union?
Which of the following statements is/are true ?
(i) The concept of wage boards was first enunciated by the Minimum Wage Committee.
(ii) A wage board is bipartite in character.
(iii) Representatives of employers and workers on wage board are appointed by the government after consulting the concerned organisations.
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