Mahatma Phule Agricultural University ... vs Nasik Zilla Sheth Kamgar Union And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's award under Section 10(1)(d) and Section 12(5) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which granted certain benefits to daily wage labourers employed by Agricultural Universities in Maharashtra. The Court affirmed that while the claim for permanency was disallowed, the Tribunal's provisions for wage adjustments, leave entitlements, and other benefits were valid and necessary for fair treatment of the workers. The judgment reinforced the principle that daily wage workers should receive equitable compensation and benefits comparable to permanent employees in similar roles.