The case revolves around a dispute between the management of a weaving mill and its workmen, leading to the closure of the undertaking due to labor unrest and financial losses. The ... management claimed a settlement was reached during conciliation proceedings, which the workers' unions later contested on grounds of fairness, adequacy of representation, and applicability to all workmen. The Industrial Tribunal passed an award based on the settlement, which was challenged on the grounds of procedural fairness and lack of sufficient evidence to establish that the settlement was just and reasonable.