MANGT.OF SRI RAMNARAYAN MILLS LTD. vs SEC.COIMBATORE DIST.TEXT.WORK.UNION AND ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the decisions of the Labour Court and the High Court, affirming that the addition of 'break in service' as a ground for punishment in the Certified Standing Orders was unjustified. The Court noted that such an amendment would prejudice workers' rights and potentially violate the Payment of Gratuity Act, which defines continuous service. The Court concluded that the lower courts were correct in rejecting the employer's application for the amendment.