Gen Sec.Coal Washeries Workers Union vs Emp.In.Rel.Mgt.Of Dugda Coal Washery

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Division Bench regarding the compensation to be paid to 35 workmen instead of reinstatement, citing Section 17(b) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court found that reinstatement after a 20-year gap was inequitable and affirmed the award of Rs. 50,000 to each workman as adequate compensation. The Court confirmed that the management had complied with wage payments during the pendency of the proceedings, thus validating the Division Bench's modification of the original Tribunal award.