WORKMEN OF WILLIAMSON MAGOR & CO. LTD. vs WILLIAMSON MAGOR & CO. LTD. & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that under Sections 10 and 15 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, management must establish norms for promotions in consultation with workmen and their representatives. The Court found that the management's arbitrary promotions, which superseded senior employees, were unjustified and constituted victimization. The Court cancelled the disputed promotions and mandated that future promotions must adhere to the established norms, emphasizing the need for objective criteria in managerial functions related to promotions.