Employers Of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. vs Presiding Officer And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the Tribunal's award granting reinstatement of 39 workmen with modified back wages reduced to 50%. The Court found that although the workmen were not directly appointed by Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. (BCCL), they were effectively employed by the DIG of CISF in the interest of BCCL, and their wages were paid from BCCL's funds. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's findings and declined to interfere with the award, emphasizing the prolonged nature of the dispute and the need for a fair resolution under Article 226 of the Constitution.