M/S Texmaco Ltd. Cement Division vs A.S. Narasimham

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 17-B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, in the context of interim relief for a workman whose reinstatement order was challenged. The Court held that while Section 17-B is primarily applicable to awards of Labour Courts, the High Court and Supreme Court have the discretion to provide similar interim relief to ensure subsistence for workmen during appeals. The Court emphasized that the provisions of Section 17-B should be interpreted in a manner that supports the workman's right to sustenance while legal proceedings are ongoing, affirming the High Court's interim order pending appeal.