Illegal termination tab bola jata hai jab employer law ya contract ke khilaaf employee ko suddenly nikaal deta hai. Common grounds jaha employee challenge kar sakta hai:
- Proper notice period ya notice pay nahi diya,
- Termination discrimination ya victimisation ke basis pe (union activity, complaint, harassment reporting ke baad),
- Natural justice violate – enquiry ke bina misconduct allegations,
- Statutory protections ignore – jaise retrenchment rules, maternity protection, etc.
White-collar employees usually civil remedies (damages, reinstatement in some sectors) pursue karte hain. Industrial/workmen category ke log labour courts/industrial tribunals approach karte hain, jaha reinstatement + back wages tak possible ho sakte hain (facts dependent).
Strong case ke liye documents zaroori hote hain – appointment letter, emails, appraisal records, termination letter, internal complaints, etc. Emotional angle alag hai, but court evidence pe chalega.
Termination ke baad panic me abusive mails, property damage, ya misconduct na karein – yeh aapka legal case weak kar sakta hai. Calm, documented approach zyada powerful hoti hai.