DISHERGARH POWER SUPPLY COMPANY LTD.,CALCUTTA & ANR. vs WORKMEN OF DISHERGARHSUPPLY CO. LTD. & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the Ninth Industrial Tribunal's award was not legally sustainable as it failed to adhere to the provisions of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, specifically Sections 5 and 34(3). The Court emphasized that the rights of the workmen regarding bonus payments were governed by the agreement made before the Conciliation officer, which established the minimum bonus entitlement. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the Tribunal's award was set aside, reaffirming that the adjudication must strictly follow the statutory provisions of the Act.