Sarva Shramik Sangh through Its Gen. Secty. v. Bharat Forge Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
An unrecognized union's reference was rejected by the Industrial Court under section 36 of the Industrial Disputes Act due to an existing recognized union. The High Court quashed the order, revived the reference, and directed the Industrial Court to ascertain whether the recognized union would represent the petitioner's cause.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order quashed and set aside; reference revived before the Industrial Court with directions on representation and a three-month timeline.