THE TATA OIL MILLS CO. LTD. vs K.V. GOPALAN AND ORS.

The Supreme Court interpreted Sections 3 and 11 of the Kerala Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1958, holding that the statutory requirement of 7 paid holidays does not abrogate existing arrangements that provide for more holidays. The Court clarified that if employees are entitled to more than 7 holidays under prior agreements, such rights are protected by Section 11. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the Tribunal's decision that the company must comply with both statutory and contractual obligations regarding paid holidays.