PARADEEP PHOSPHATES LIMITED vs STATE OF ORISSA

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Industrial Tribunal which invalidated the appellant-Company's action of rolling back the retirement age from 60 years to 58 years, citing a violation of Section 9A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that prior notice to employees is mandatory before making such changes, which the appellant failed to provide. Consequently, the appeals against the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition and review petition were dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's ruling.