CIMCO BIRLA LTD. vs ROWENA LEWIS

The Supreme Court upheld the order of the Industrial Court directing the appellant-employer to comply with the Labour Court's award under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971. The Court found that the appellant was guilty of unfair labour practices and had failed to implement the Labour Court's award dated 25.3.1996, which mandated reinstatement and back wages for the respondent-workman. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decisions and the finality of the Labour Court's award.