C.P. AGARWAL vs P.O. LABOUR COURT

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in ruling that promotions do not constitute 'conditions of service' under Section 33-A of the Industrial Disputes Act. The Court emphasized that changes in promotion rules can amount to an alteration of service conditions during the pendency of a dispute. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's judgment and upheld the Labour Court's award directing the promotion of the appellants, affirming their right to be considered for promotion under Article 16 of the Constitution.