Mukand Ltd vs Mukand Staff & Officers Association

The Supreme Court held that the Industrial Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate service conditions of employees not classified as 'workmen' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the Tribunal's authority is limited to disputes involving workmen, and any settlement or award concerning non-workmen is beyond its purview. Consequently, the Court set aside the Tribunal's award and upheld the Company's contention regarding the non-applicability of the Act to certain employees, leading to the dismissal of the Union's appeals.