MESSRS. SHALIMAR WORKS LIMITED. vs THEIR WORKMEN

The Supreme Court held that the reinstatement of workmen discharged during the pendency of a dispute was not warranted due to the vague reference made by the Government and the unreasonable delay in addressing the matter. The Court noted that while the discharge violated Section 33 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the workmen failed to seek remedy under Section 33-A, indicating a lack of interest in reinstatement. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the Labour Appellate Tribunal's decision to reinstate only 15 workmen.