WORKMEN RASTRIYA COLLIERY MAZDOOR SANGH vs BHARAT COKING COAL LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of regularization of workmen under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically citing Section 10(1)(d). The Court upheld the Industrial Tribunal's Award directing Bharat Coking Coal Limited to regularize the workmen, emphasizing the need for compliance with the Tribunal's orders. The Court clarified that while back wages were not awarded, the management must give preference to the workmen when hiring regular employees, thus reinforcing the principle of fair employment practices.