FIRESTONE TYRE AND RUBBER COMPANY OF INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED vs THE WORKMEN EMPLOYED REPRESENTED BY FIRESTONE TYREEMPLOYEES

The Supreme Court held that the Industrial Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by finding unfair labor practice and discrimination under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically Section 10(4). The Court emphasized that the Tribunal must confine its adjudication to the specific points of dispute outlined in the reference order. The appeal was allowed in part, and the case was remitted to the Industrial Tribunal for proper adjudication within its jurisdiction.