WORKMEN OF COCHIN PORT TRUST vs BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COCHIN PORT TRUST & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of a special leave petition under Article 136 does not bar the filing of a writ petition under Article 226, as the scope of proceedings under these articles differs. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that there was no unfair discrimination in the treatment of roster and non-roster staff regarding wages and holidays. The Court found that the Industrial Tribunal's award was beyond its jurisdiction since the question of wages was not referred to it, thus upholding the High Court's quashing of the Tribunal's award.