Case Note & Summary
The Supreme Court of India addressed Civil Appeal Nos. 9758-9760 of 2010, which arose from Special Leave Petition (C) Nos. 1264-1266 of 2010. The appellants, Bhagwan T Shinde and others, were involved in a dispute with Hindustan Spinning & Weaving Mill Ltd. and others. During the proceedings, the parties amicably settled their disputes, with the workmen agreeing to accept the same terms and conditions previously extended to other workmen by the management. The court noted that an amount had already been deposited with the Labour Commissioner in Mumbai. Mr. N.M. Ganguly, representing the workmen, assured the court that he would identify the remaining workmen entitled to the funds. The court also acknowledged the unfortunate passing of three workmen during the pendency of the case and allowed their legal representatives to file indemnity bonds to claim the amounts due to them. The court concluded that no further directions were necessary and disposed of the appeals, leaving the parties to bear their own costs.
Headnote
A) Labour Law - Settlement of Disputes - Release of Amounts - Not applicable - The parties reached an amicable settlement during the pendency of the appeals, with the workmen agreeing to the same terms as others. The court directed that the amounts deposited with the Labour Commissioner be released to the identified workmen and their legal representatives upon submission of indemnity bonds (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the amounts deposited with the Labour Commissioner should be released to the identified workmen and their legal representatives.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court disposed of the appeals, allowing the release of amounts to the identified workmen and their legal representatives upon submission of indemnity bonds, and directed that no further directions were necessary.
Law Points
- Settlement of disputes
- Release of amounts
- Legal representatives' claims
