THE ATLAS CYCLE INDUSTRIES, LTD. SONEPAT vs THEIR WORKMEN

The Supreme Court held that Section 7(3)(c) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 does not impose an age qualification for appointment to the Tribunal, affirming the validity of G's appointment despite his age. The Court clarified that the age limit prescribed under Article 217 of the Constitution pertains to the duration of office rather than a qualification for appointment. Furthermore, the Industrial Disputes (Punjab Amendment) Act, 1957 was deemed constitutional under Article 14, as it was of general application despite its origins in benefiting an individual. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the Tribunal's reference.