Supreme Court of India · 2009-03-18
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp.Ltd vs Govt.Of India & Anr
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2009 SC 496
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp.Ltd
- Respondent
- Govt.Of India & Anr
- Author
- V.S. Sirpurkar
- Bench
- V.S. Sirpurkar, Tarun Chatterjee
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the termination of Mrs. Manju Saxena by Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically referencing Section 17-B concerning interim relief during disputes. The Court held that the Tribunal's interim order to pay monthly compensation was valid, emphasizing the need for fair treatment of employees during disputes. The outcome affirmed the Tribunal's authority to grant interim relief, ensuring that employees are not left without support while their cases are pending.