Man Singh vs Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.& Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's direction requiring workmen to deposit amounts received under the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) with interest at 7.5% per annum as a condition for proceeding with their reference to the Labour Court. The Court referenced Section 31 of the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Relations Act, 1960, affirming that workmen who accepted benefits under VRS cannot retain them while pursuing claims against the employer. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the principle that benefits must be returned if claims are to be pursued.