Metro Packaging v. Deputy Superintendent of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Manufacturing units sought police protection to engage loading and unloading workers of their choice. The court disposed of the petitions, permitting contesting respondents to invoke Section 21 of the Kerala Headload Workers Act and directing resolution within three months if invoked. Interim orders continue until resolution.
What did the court decide?
Contesting respondents permitted to invoke Section 21; disputes, if raised, to be resolved within three months. Interim orders allowing workers of choice continued until resolution.