Balbir Singh vs Punjab Roadways & Anr.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Industrial Tribunal and the High Court, which denied relief to the petitioner, a conductor in Punjab Roadways, on the grounds of delay in raising the industrial dispute regarding punishment orders. The Court emphasized that the Tribunal's discretion to deny relief based on delay is valid when such a plea is raised and accepted, distinguishing this case from Ajaib Singh v. Sirhind Coop. Marketing. The Court found no serious illegality in the Tribunal's award, leading to the dismissal of the special leave petition.