M/S. Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. Thr. Mangt vs National Coal Workers Congress Thr. V.P

The Supreme Court modified the award of the Central Government Industrial Tribunal regarding back wages, determining that the respondent-workman is entitled to 50% of the back wages instead of full wages for the period he did not work. The Court held that the management should pay this amount within four months from the date of the order. This decision was made after considering the circumstances of the case and the duration of the employee's absence from work.