Multiple choice

In which of the following case the supreme court recognised the theory of “Hire and Fire” in labour law?

  1. The steel Authority workers' Corporation case

  2. The Air India Authority Corporation case

  3. Mohini Jain case

  4. The Gujrat Electricity Workers' case

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court in the Air India case (Air India Statutory Corporation v. United Labour Union) recognized the 'hire and fire' doctrine in labour law, establishing that employers have the right to terminate employment subject to reasonable restrictions. This case balanced managerial prerogative with job security.