M/S. OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD vs THE PRESIDENT, OIL FIELD EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal by ONGC against the Bombay High Court's judgment which upheld the claims of workmen for pay fixation based on a Central Government Industrial Tribunal award. The court examined the nature of employment of the workmen, who were engaged through contractors, and ONGC's argument regarding a binding settlement with other unions. The court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision with modifications, affirming the rights of the workmen represented by the Oil Field Employees Association.