MISS A. SUNDARAMBAL vs GOVERNMENT OF GOA, DAMAN AND DIU & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that teachers employed by educational institutions do not qualify as 'workmen' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, as their primary role of imparting education does not fall within the categories of skilled or unskilled manual, supervisory, technical, or clerical work. The Court emphasized that the teaching profession is a noble vocation and that incidental clerical work does not change this classification. The Court also urged the State of Goa to enact legislation for adjudicating disputes between teachers and managements, ensuring social justice for teachers.