#abandonment of service

Bombay HC rules that oral termination of a workman, even without written documentation, violates Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act if retrenchment compensation and notice are not provided. The judgment reinforces that statutory compliance is mandatory regardless of the form of termination, impacting employers' HR practices across industries.

Bombay HC rules that oral termination is legally valid where the employer fails to maintain statutory records (appointment letters, pay-slips, attendance cards), takes no disciplinary action, and remains silent on employee demands. The court held that refusal to accept partial settlement does not constitute abandonment, entitling the employee to back wages and reinstatement under natural justice principles.