I.David Selvaraj v. the Labour Court
Case brief
What is this about?
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; W.P.(MD)No.23747 of 2017; I.David Selvaraj v. The Labour Court, Tiruchirapalli (Dindigul Camp) and The Management, Soundarraja Mills Limited, Dindigul; decided 17.06.2025 by R. Vijayakumar, J.; writ of certiorarified mandamus under Article 226; challenge to Labour Court order dated 14.07.2017 in I.D.No.70 of 2008 under Section 2A of the Industrial Disputes Act; dismissal dated 17.02.2005; back wages from 21.05.2003; reinstatement with continuity of service; closure of Mill; settlement Memo dated 16.06.2025; gratuity for 1984–2005 service; compensation of Rs.50,000/-; disposal by consent; compliance directed on or before 30.09.2025; no costs; merits not decided.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of in terms of the settlement Memo dated 16.06.2025: the second respondent Management is directed to comply with the compromise terms (gratuity for service period 1984–2005 and payment of Rs.50,000/- compensation to the petitioner) on or before 30.09.2025; no costs.