RAM LAKHAN vs PRESIDING OFFICER — C.A. No. 6566/1999

In this case, Ram Lakhan (workmen-appellant) challenged a management's application to dismiss employees during disciplinary proceedings. The Supreme Court's November 17, 1999 order held that workmen were entitled to subsistence allowance during suspension pending dismissal. On December 11, 2000, the Court dismissed the management's recall applications, rejecting arguments that the employer-employee relationship ceased during the dismissal application period and reaffirming that employers must pay subsistence allowance during suspension as per applicable service rules. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.