MEENGLAS TEA ESTATE vs ITS WORKMEN

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's decision that the inquiry conducted by the Meenglas Tea Estate against its workmen was not in accordance with the principles of natural justice, as it lacked examination of witnesses and proper evidence. The Court emphasized that an accused must know the evidence against them and have the opportunity to cross-examine witnesses. The Tribunal's order to reinstate certain workmen was affirmed, while the Court refrained from re-evaluating evidence, adhering to its practice of not entering into factual determinations.