THE BAGALKOT CEMENT CO. LTD. vs R. K. PATHAN & ORS.

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 4 and Clause 5 of the Schedule of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, the Certifying Officer and Appellate Authority possess the jurisdiction to add provisions regarding the quantum of leave and holidays in the draft Standing Orders. The Court interpreted 'conditions' in Clause 5 broadly, affirming that it encompasses substantive provisions necessary for defining employment conditions. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the authority's power to fix leave and holidays as part of the Standing Orders.