INDIAN EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS (BOMBAY) (PVT.) LTD.& ANR. vs INDIAN EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS (BOMBAY) EMPLOYEES UNION & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the Industrial Tribunal had the jurisdiction to pronounce on gratuity as it was included in the reference made by the Central Government under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that industrial jurisprudence is dynamic and should be guided by the principles of social justice, allowing for a liberal interpretation of references. The appeal was dismissed as there was no flagrant violation of principles or gross travesty of justice, affirming that gratuity is interconnected with wage structures and should be considered in the context of overall employee benefits.