TATA IRON AND STEEL CO. LTD. vs S. N. MODAK

The Supreme Court held that an application under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 does not automatically terminate when the main industrial dispute is resolved. The Tribunal's decision to reject the appellant's contention was upheld, establishing that the application is an independent proceeding that must be adjudicated on its own merits. The Court emphasized that if the approval is not granted, the employer must continue to treat the employee as such and pay wages, thereby ensuring that Section 33-A remains effective.