WOOLCOMBERS OF INDIA LTD. vs WOOLCOMBERS WORKERS UNION AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court held that judicial and quasi-judicial authorities must provide reasons for their conclusions to prevent arbitrariness and ensure justice is perceived as done. The Court found that the Tribunal did not fix the bare minimum wage as claimed, but rather a basic fair wage, as the workers did not request the bare minimum wage in their written statement. The case was remanded to the Tribunal for a fresh determination of wages and dearness allowance using the industry-cum-region formula, emphasizing the need for reasoned decisions in adjudication under the Industrial Disputes Act.