UNION OF INDIA vs GURBACHAN SINGH .

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the Labour Court under Section 33-C(ii) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, clarifying that the Labour Court cannot adjudicate fresh claims but can only interpret existing awards. The Court found merit in the petitioner's contention regarding the Labour Court's decision but chose not to interfere based on the specific facts of the case. The Court emphasized that the judgment of the High Court should not be treated as a precedent due to its inconsistency with established law.