WORKMEN OF SUDDER WORKSHOP OF JOREHAUT TEA CO. LTD. vs ITS MANAGEMENT AND VICE-VERSA

The Supreme Court held that the plea regarding retrenchment compensation not being computed as per the revised pay scales under Section 25F of the Industrial Disputes Act was not tenable, as it was neither pleaded nor proved before the Tribunal. The Court emphasized that the principle of 'last come, first go' under Section 25G is not inflexible and requires valid justification for any deviation, which was not established by the Management. The Court dismissed both appeals, affirming the Tribunal's decision and ordering payment of the difference in wages for the eligible workmen for the period between 1-4-66 to 5-11-66.