☐The case revolves around the termination of workmen employed in the canteen run by Air India through its subsidiary, Hotel Corporation of India (HCI), and its unit, Chefair. The petition ... was filed by the workmen under Section 33(A) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, challenging their termination during the pendency of industrial disputes concerning their status as deemed employees of Air India. The petitions were initially filed before the Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT) in Delhi. The workmen contended that the canteen, a statutory facility under the Factories Act, 1948, was managed by Air India, thus making them eligible for reinstatement and recognition as permanent employees with all consequential benefits, including back wages .