MANAGEMENT, CHITAVALSAH JUTE MILLS LTD. vs WORKMEN OF CHITAVALSAH JUTE MILLS

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's decision to frame a gratuity scheme for the workers of a jute mill, rejecting the appellant's arguments under Article 136 of the Constitution. The Court clarified that the Wage Board's recommendations applied to the jute industry as a whole and did not preclude individual units from implementing gratuity schemes. It emphasized that the Tribunal's assessment of the appellant's financial capacity, including past earnings and future prospects, justified the scheme despite the appellant's recent losses.