BUCKINGHAM AND CARNATIC CO. LTD. vs WORKERS OF THE BUCKINGHAM ANDCARNATIC CO. LTD.

The Supreme Court held that the stoppage of work by night-shift operatives at a textile mill constituted a 'strike' under Section 2(q) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as it was a result of concerted action. The Court ruled that the strike was illegal since the textile mill was a public utility service and no prior notice was given to the management, despite the short duration of the stoppage. Consequently, the Court determined that the continuity of service was interrupted, and the workers were not entitled to holidays with pay under Section 49-B(1) of the Indian Factories Act, 1934.