Ambuja Cements Limited v. Smt. Kamli Devi
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court allowed multiple writ petitions challenging Industrial Tribunal proceedings against Ambuja Cements Ltd. The Court held that employees who signed voluntary tripartite settlements relinquishing claims cannot revive proceedings unless they return the settlement amount along with 6% interest.
What did the court decide?
Impugned proceedings stayed; respondents must deposit settlement amount plus 6% interest to revive cases; non-depositors face annulment of proceedings.