ONGC PURBANCHAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION REP. BY THE GENERAL SECRETARY SHRI SANJEEB BARUAH vs UNION OF INDIA REP. BY THE SECRETARY OF GOVT. OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that the Division Bench of the High Court erred in remitting the industrial dispute back to the Industrial Tribunal, as all relevant aspects had already been considered by the learned Single Judge. The Court emphasized that the Division Bench should have adjudicated the appeals on merits instead of sending the matter for further consideration. The judgment of the Division Bench was set aside, and the matter was remitted back to the High Court for expeditious disposal within six months, ensuring that the rights of the workers are duly addressed under the relevant labor laws.