Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 31-08-2026
Case Overview
- Civil Appeal No. ___ of 2026 (SLP (CRL.) No. 29627/2026) filed by Shrinath Shikshan Prasarak Mandal & Ors. against Meera Pandurang Gilbile & Anr.
- The appeal arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 21-07-2026 in WP No. 7917/2024 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Aurangabad.
- Petition sought modification of the back‑wages award granted by the High Court.
- Counsel for the appellants: Mr. Sudhanshu Chaudhari, Sr. Adv., Mr. Samrat Krishnarao Shinde, AOR, Mr. Pratyush Kalro, Adv., Ms. Pranjal Chapalgaokar, Adv., Mr. Akash Gupta, Adv.
- Counsel for the respondents: Mr. Mahesh Prakash Shinde, Adv., Mr. Pratik Bhosle, Adv., Mr. Amol Chalak, Adv., Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta, AOR.
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aravind Kumar and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vipul M. Pancholi.
Final Outcome
- Leave was granted to the appellants.
- The Court modified the award of 100% back wages, restricting it to 50% in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case.
- The costs imposed on the parties were waived.
- The appeal was disposed of subject to the above modification.
- Any pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed.
- The order also notes that the criminal appeal is disposed of in terms of the signed order placed on the file.
Topics: Back Wages, Supreme Court Judgment, Labor Dispute