M/S. Bharti Airtel Limited vs A.S. Raghavendra

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's appeal, affirming that the respondent, despite his managerial position and salary exceeding Rs. 22,00,000, was entitled to the protections under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically Section 2(s) defining 'workman'. The Court emphasized that the nature of work and the actual duties performed are critical in determining workman status, rather than merely the designation or salary. The ruling clarified that managerial employees can still be considered workmen under certain circumstances, thus reinforcing the applicability of the ID Act in this case.