Narendra Kumar And Ors. vs Management Of Taj Services Ltd. And Anr.

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, ruling that a workman is not required to file an affidavit each month to prove non-employment to receive benefits under this section. The Court held that once the affidavit is filed and the court is satisfied, the employer must pay full wages during the pendency of proceedings unless proven otherwise. The High Court's restriction of benefits to the period until the affidavit was deemed unjustified, affirming the legislative intent of Section 17B.