M/S. Bharti Airtel Limited vs A.S. Raghavendra
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Case Significance
M/S. Bharti Airtel Limited vs A.S. Raghavendra is a Supreme Court of India decision dated April 2, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-265). A Regional Business Head at Bharti Airtel earning Rs.22 lakhs annually challenged his termination as a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act after his resignation following grievances about variable pay and team management. The Supreme Court allowed Airtel's appeal, holding the respondent was not a 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the ID Act given his supervisory and managerial role, and that his resignation was voluntary due to personal frustration rather than forced by the company. The bench comprised Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hima Kohli. The judgment was delivered by Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah.
Summary
A Regional Business Head at Bharti Airtel earning Rs.22 lakhs annually challenged his termination as a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act after his resignation following grievances about variable pay and team management. The Supreme Court allowed Airtel's appeal, holding the respondent was not a 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the ID Act given his supervisory and managerial role, and that his resignation was voluntary due to personal frustration rather than forced by the company.
What was the outcome of M/S. Bharti Airtel Limited vs A.S. Raghavendra?
A Regional Business Head at Bharti Airtel earning Rs.22 lakhs annually challenged his termination as a 'workman' under the Industrial Disputes Act after his resignation following grievances about vari...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-265)