Manipal Power Press vs Workmen Of Manipal Power Press And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed a reference made under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act regarding the status of 64 workmen at Manipal Power Press. The Tribunal's decision to set aside the transfer of workmen and restore them to their original positions was upheld, despite the appellant's claim of not being a party to the dispute. The Court concluded that since an award had been passed under Section 10, further examination of the parties' contentions was unnecessary, allowing the appeals to be disposed of while preserving the parties' rights to pursue legal remedies elsewhere.