SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, J. (Oral)

1. The plaintiff/appellant was employed by the respondent company. His services were terminated on 26th March, 1981. He filed a suit for declaration seeking the following reliefs:-

a) That the termination of the plaintiff?s services be declared illegal, void and a nullity, and it be declared further that the plaintiff continues in service without any break and is entitle to full back wages and other service benefits;

b) That a decree for the recovery of sum of Rs. 1,20,000/- together with any other sum as additional damages so determined be passed in favour of the plaintiff and against the defendant company;

c) That the interest @ 18% per annum on decretal amount from the date of the filing of the suit till the same is paid to the plaintiff may be awarded in favour of the plaintiff;

d) That the plaintiff be awarded his costs;

e) That any other relief this Hon?ble Court may deem fit in the circumstances may be awarded.

2. Later on, the appellant dropped his plea for reinstatement and pleaded that the termination of his services be declared to be void and that respondents be directed to pay damages equal to his back wages in addition to his claim for Rs.

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