NATIONAL ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES LIMITED vs SHRI SHRI KISHAN BHAGERIA & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the respondent qualifies as a 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as his duties primarily involved reporting and checking without any supervisory authority. The Court emphasized that mere checking does not equate to supervisory work, and the respondent lacked the decision-making power characteristic of a supervisor. The appeals by the appellant were dismissed, affirming the lower court's findings regarding the respondent's employment status.