THE LORD KRISHNA TEXTILE MILLS vs ITS WORKMEN

The Supreme Court held that the Industrial Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction under Section 6E(2) of the U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, by assuming appellate powers over the dismissal of workmen for misconduct unrelated to a pending dispute. The Court clarified that the Tribunal's role was limited to verifying compliance with procedural requirements, not to re-evaluate the merits of the dismissal. Consequently, the Tribunal's refusal to approve the dismissal was deemed erroneous, and the appeal was allowed, reinstating the dismissal decision.