Awadesh Chandra Agarwal vs Divisional Manager, L.I.C. Of India

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the computation of work days under Section 33-C(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, where the High Court had set aside the Labour Court's award based on the appellant's alleged failure to work for 240 days. The Court held that the respondent, L.I.C., must pay Rs.40,000/- as final compensation in lieu of reinstatement and other benefits, emphasizing that the High Court's interference with factual findings was not conclusively determined. The appeals were disposed of with a directive for payment within three months, failing which the Labour Court's award would be restored.