INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK vs I.O.B. STAFF CANTEEN WORKERS UNION &ANR

The Supreme Court addressed the status of canteen employees of the Indian Overseas Bank, determining that they are entitled to the same rights and benefits as regular employees under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically Section 2(s) which defines 'workman'. The Court held that the canteen, being an integral part of the bank's operations, necessitates the application of labor laws to protect the rights of the employees. Consequently, the appeals were allowed, affirming the employees' claims for recognition and benefits.