REMINGTON RAND OF INDIA LTD. vs THE WORKMEN

The Supreme Court held that the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 was not applicable for the year in question, necessitating the calculation of bonus according to the Full Bench Formula, thus setting aside the Tribunal's award on this matter. The Court affirmed the applicability of the company's medical benefits scheme from Calcutta to the Madras region, finding no substantial differences justifying exclusion. Regarding gratuity, the Court established that a distinction in qualifying periods for misconduct versus resignation or retirement is reasonable and necessary to promote industrial harmony, thereby upholding the Tribunal's modified gratuity scheme.