LAWS(GAU)-2026-3-3

THE MANAGEMENT OF ASSAM CO OPERATIVE JUTE MILLS LTD Vs. STATE OF ASSAM

Decided On March 27, 2026
The Management Of Assam Co Operative Jute Mills Ltd Appellant
V/S
STATE OF ASSAM Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Mr. M. Nath, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. D. P. Borah, learned counsel for the writ petitioner. Also heard Ms. A. Kalita, learned counsel for the respondent No. 4.

(2.) The present writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is directed against the award dtd. 13/2/2022 passed by the learned Labour Court, Assam in Case No. 01/2022 under Sec. 2A(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (hereinafter referred to as "the 1947 Act"), whereby the termination of the respondent workman was held to be illegal and the petitioner management was directed to reinstate him in service within three months, albeit with stoppage of three increments with cumulative effect and without back wages.

(3.) The brief facts of the case are that the respondent No. 4 workman was appointed as a Technical Worker (Fitter) on 1/7/2008. Allegations were levelled against him relating to misconduct, including indiscipline, absenteeism, and acts prejudicial to the interests of the organization. A domestic enquiry was conducted, culminating in termination of his service by order dtd. 2/6/2020.