Hindustan Zinc Ltd. vs Industrial Tribunal And Anr.

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order that dismissed a writ petition challenging the Industrial Tribunal's award, which had declared the dismissal of the respondent-workman illegal and ordered reinstatement with back wages. The Court found that the High Court failed to address the merits of the case after upholding the validity of the domestic enquiry and incorrectly focused on non-compliance with an interim order under Section 17-B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The matter was remitted back to the High Court for fresh consideration, emphasizing the need for expeditious resolution due to the long duration since the termination in 1980.