The appellant R M Yellatti a daily wage laborer employed by the Assistant Executive Engineer challenged the termination of his services after working continuously from November to June He contended ... that the termination violated Section -F of the Industrial Disputes Act as it occurred without the mandatory notice or compensation The dispute was referred to the labor court which ruled in favor of the appellant ordering reinstatement with back wages However the High Court overturned this decision leading to the appellant's appeal to the Supreme Court