THE ASSOCIATED CEMENT COMPANIES LIMITED,CHAIBASSA CEMENT vs THEIR WORKMEN

The Supreme Court held that the limestone quarry and the cement factory, although owned by the same company, do not constitute 'one establishment' under Section 25E of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the determination of whether two units are part of the same establishment requires an analysis of factors such as ownership, management, and operational integration. The appeal by the company was dismissed, affirming the Industrial Tribunal's decision that the workers laid off from the factory were entitled to compensation under Section 25C of the Act due to the strike at the quarry not being considered as a strike in 'another part of the establishment'.