P&H: Non Renewal of Fixed Term Contract Is Not Retrenchment Under Industrial Disputes Act
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Satish Kumar, upholding the view that the end of his contractual engagement did not amount to retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
The case arose from Satish Kumar’s appointment as a Chowkidar on a contractual basis for 89 days in July 1997. His engagement was extended from time to time and continued till 30 June 1998. When his services were not extended further from 1 July 1998, he challenged the termination, claiming that he had completed more than 240 days of continuous service and that the management...
