THE HINDUSTAN TIMES LTD.,NEW DELHI vs THEIR WORKMENVICE VERSA

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award regarding wage structure, emphasizing that while workers deserve a fair share of national income, it should not hinder capital formation. The Court found the Tribunal's fixed dearness allowance of Rs. 25/- erroneous, asserting it should be on a sliding scale to reflect cost of living changes. The Court also clarified that the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 does not replace workers' rights to sick leave, and mandated uniform leave rules for all workers under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, limiting sick leave to 12 days without accumulation.