FRENCH MOTOR CAR CO., LIMITED vs WORKMEN

The Supreme Court held that in determining wage scales and dearness allowance, an industrial tribunal must compare similar concerns within the same industry-cum-region basis. The Tribunal's reliance on dissimilar and larger concerns for comparison was erroneous, leading to the setting aside of the wage structure for workshop employees. However, the Tribunal's findings regarding clerical and subordinate staff were upheld as they are on a different footing. The judgment emphasizes the need for appropriate comparisons in wage fixation under industrial law.