EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE CORPN. vs GNANAMBIGAI MILLS LTD.

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 10-B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, in the context of wage disputes between employees and their employer. The Court held that payments made under government orders during the pendency of disputes could be deducted from any monetary benefits awarded by the Tribunal, affirming the validity of such deductions as per the provisions of Section 10-B. The appeal against the Madras High Court's judgment was dismissed, upholding the Tribunal's authority in wage adjudication.