GUJARAT STEEL TUBES LTD. vs GUJARAT STEEL TUBES MAZDOOR SABHA

The Supreme Court held that under Section 11A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, an arbitrator has the jurisdiction to review and modify the punishment awarded by management to workmen. The Court found that the management's discharge of 853 workmen was illegal due to the absence of individualized charge sheets and proper hearings. The High Court's reversal of the arbitrator's award was upheld, emphasizing that the arbitrator could adjudicate both guilt and punishment. The appeals by both management and workmen were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.