INDIAN TELEPHONES INDUSTRIES LTD. vs CHAIRMAN,I.F.C., CHENNAI

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in directing the appellant to deposit Rs. 35,00,000 before the Industry Facilitation Council, as no award had been passed. The Court emphasized that such a direction was unjustified in the absence of an award. Consequently, the order of the High Court was set aside, and the Industry Facilitation Council was instructed to decide the matter on its merits expeditiously, allowing all parties to present their contentions.