THE ASSOCIATED CEMENT COMPANIES LTD. vs THEIR WORKMEN

The Supreme Court held that under Section 19(6) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, a registered trade union representing a minority of workmen can issue a notice to terminate an award, despite not representing the majority. The Court clarified that the term 'any party bound by the award' allows for collective action by a group of workmen, not limited to those representing the majority. The Tribunal's decision to allow the minority union to terminate the award was upheld, affirming the rights of minority unions in industrial disputes.