Supreme Court of India · 2004-09-10
Management Of Krishnakali Tea Estate vs Akhil Bharatiya Chah Mazdoor Sangh & Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2004 SUPREME COURT 4647
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Management Of Krishnakali Tea Estate
- Respondent
- Akhil Bharatiya Chah Mazdoor Sangh & Anr
- Bench
- N. Santosh Hegde, S.B. Sinha, A.K. Mathur
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of workmen by the management of a Tea Estate under Section 33(2)(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, confirming the Labour Court's approval of the dismissal based on misconduct involving a violent gherao demanding a higher bonus. The Court emphasized that the management's actions were justified due to the serious nature of the misconduct, which included threats and property damage. The appeal against the Gauhati High Court's decision was dismissed, affirming the legality of the dismissal and the Labour Court's findings.