Indian Overseas Bank vs I.O.B. Staff Canteen Workers Union & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the employment status of canteen workers at the Indian Overseas Bank, emphasizing that the canteen operated as an extension of the bank's services to its employees. The Court held that the workers were entitled to the same protections and benefits as regular employees under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, due to the bank's significant financial involvement and operational control over the canteen. The closure of the canteen led to an industrial dispute, affirming the workers' rights to seek redress for their employment termination.