BLUE STAR EMPLOYEES UNION vs EX.OFF.PRINCIPAL SECY.TO GOVT.

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 33-A and Section 10(2-A) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, in the context of a dispute between a union and an employer regarding the termination of services of workmen. The Court held that the findings of the Tribunal regarding the justification of termination could not operate as res judicata for a subsequent reference under Section 10, as the scope of Section 33-A was not properly considered. The Court concluded that the dismissal of the workmen was not justified without examining compliance with Section 33, allowing for a fresh reference to the Tribunal.