WORKMEN OF ORIENT PAPER MILLS LTD.BRAJRAJNAGAR vs M/S. ORIENT PAPER MILLS LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed an industrial dispute regarding wage fixation and bonus between a paper mill and its workers, referred to the Industrial Tribunal. The Tribunal's decision to revise the minimum wage based on comparable industries was upheld, emphasizing the need to link dearness allowance to the prevailing price index. The Court clarified that casual workers should not be equated with permanent workers for wage purposes and that the Tribunal's findings on wage proportions were justified. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's award.