Bank Of India vs Presiding Officer And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the Desai Award did not cease to apply in 1966, contrary to the High Court's view, as per Section 19(6) of the Industrial Disputes Act, which mandates that an award remains binding until parties express their intention to terminate it. The Court clarified that the Labour Court's computation of the Special Assistance Allowance for the respondent was valid and upheld the order despite the appellant's contention. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Labour Court's decision.