NATIONAL BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION vs PRITAM SINGH GILL AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 33C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, affirming that a dismissed workman can seek computation of benefits due for the period of suspension prior to dismissal. The Court held that the definition of 'workman' under Section 2(s) includes dismissed employees for the purpose of claiming existing rights, emphasizing a broad and beneficial construction of the statute to facilitate speedy relief. The Labour Court's decision in favor of the respondent was upheld, reinforcing the right of workmen to enforce their claims without resorting to lengthy dispute resolution processes.