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Uptron India Ltd. v. Shammi Bhan

(1998) 6 SCC 538

(1998) 6 SCC 538 · Supreme Court of India (Justice S.B. Majmudar)

back-wagesreinstatementintervening-employmentpartial-back-wages
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1998
Subjects
Labour Law II
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Back wages are not automatic upon reinstatement; Tribunal must consider whether worker was gainfully employed elsewhere during dispute period

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      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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