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The Supreme Court addressed the issue of awarding back wages to workmen reinstated after their dismissal was found to be unlawful under Section 25-F of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court held that while reinstatement is a right, the award of back wages is not automatic and must be justified based on evidence of loss of earnings. Consequently, the Court modified the lower courts' decision, awarding only 50% of the back wages instead of full wages to the reinstated workmen.