MANAGEMENT OF KRISHNAKALI TEA ESTATE vs AKHIL BHARATIYA CHAH MAZDOOR SANGA

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, confirming the Labour Court's approval of the dismissal due to misconduct involving violent gherao and threats for a higher bonus. The Court emphasized that the management's actions were justified given the severity of the misconduct, and the delay in referring the dispute under Section 10 of the Act did not invalidate the dismissal. The appeal against the Gauhati High Court's order was dismissed, affirming the management's decision.