RAM ASHRAY SINGH AND ANR. versus RAM BUX SINGH AND ORS.
In view of settled law and earlier High Court finding regarding lack of aptitude and sincerity of the employee, ends of justice are served by awarding compensation instead of reinstatement or full back wages.
- Parties
- Appellant: Ram Ash Ray Singh; Respondent: Ram Bux Singh; Respondent: Alka Agrawal; Respondent: Ajay K. Agrawal; Appellant: S.N. Singh; Appellant: V.K. Singh
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 11 February 2003
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed to the extent indicated; Division Bench order reinstating employee set aside.
- Legal Topics
- Termination of Service, Compensation, Retiral Benefits, Back Wages
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Parties
Ram Ash Ray Singh
Appellant
Ram Bux Singh
Respondent
Alka Agrawal
Respondent
Ajay K. Agrawal
Respondent
S.N. Singh
Appellant
V.K. Singh
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether reinstatement justified after long delay and High Court findings
- 2 Entitlement of full back wages versus compensation
Ratio Decidendi
In view of settled law and earlier High Court finding regarding lack of aptitude and sincerity of the employee, ends of justice are served by awarding compensation instead of reinstatement or full back wages.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed to the extent indicated; Division Bench order reinstating employee set aside.
Orders
- Appellants directed to pay Rs. 35,000 as compensation in addition to any amount already paid.
- Payment to be made within four weeks; if delayed, interest @ 18% per annum from today until paid (within maximum four months).
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