COOPER ENGINEERING LIMITED vs D. M. ANEY AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the State Government's reference of an industrial dispute regarding dearness allowance to the Industrial Tribunal, stating that the earlier settlements were interpreted as interim relief pending final recommendations from the Wage Board. The Court found that the settlements did not indicate a waiver of the right to raise demands for dearness allowance, and thus the reference was competent. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision and leaving questions regarding the third respondent's right to terminate earlier settlements to be resolved by the Tribunal.