T.Nadu Termd.Full Time Tem.Lic ... vs Life Insurance Corp.Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Delhi High Court dismissing the appeals of various appellant-Associations regarding the absorption of temporary and part-time workmen in the Life Insurance Corporation of India. The Court referenced Section 10(1)(d) and Section 2A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, affirming the High Court's ruling that the management's action in not absorbing these workers was justified. The Court emphasized the need for adherence to prior awards by the National Industrial Tribunal, thereby reinforcing the legal principle of management discretion in employment matters.