THE STATESMAN LTD. vs THEIR WORKMEN

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's decision to award half wages to employees during an illegal strike followed by a legal lockout, emphasizing that blameworthiness may be equally apportioned between the parties. The Court noted that the management's refusal to lift the lockout after the workers expressed readiness to resume work was unreasonable, thus losing the initial legitimacy of the lockout. The Court also clarified that interference under Article 136 of the Constitution is warranted only in cases of extraordinary flaws or grave injustice, which was not present in this case.