MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL & GRINDLAYSBANK LTD. vs THEIR WORKMEN

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of medical aid and expenses for bank employees under the Bipartite Settlement, emphasizing the need for standardization across branches. The Court held that the Industrial Tribunal's award granting a higher limit of Rs. 250 for medical aid to Kanpur branch employees was unjustified, as no valid reason was provided for their preferential treatment compared to employees in other branches. The Court affirmed that the objective of the Bipartite Settlement was to standardize benefits, and thus, the Kanpur employees should not receive more favorable terms without justification.