R. B. BANSILAL ABIRCHAND MILIS CO. LTD. vs LABOUR COURT NAGPUR & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the Labour Court has jurisdiction to entertain applications for lay-off compensation under Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, even when the employer disputes the existence of a lay-off. The Court clarified that the Labour Court must determine whether a lay-off occurred or if there was a closure, and if a lay-off is found, it can award compensation accordingly. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the Labour Court's authority to compute benefits for workmen despite employer objections.