Gemini Ltd. has an industrial unit employing 500 workmen but has not got the Standing Orders certified under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946. The Management initiated proceedings against one of its workmen for misconduct. The management is of the view that as there are no certified standing orders applicable to the factory establishment, it is under no obligation to follow any procedure except the principles of natural justice. State whether the view held by the management is legally valid.

Facts of the Case Gemini Ltd., an industrial unit employing 500 workmen, has not obtained certification of its Standing Orders under the Industrial Employment (Standing […]

Seven workmen have signed the application for registration of a Trade Union. Three of them inform the registrator of Trade Union before registering that they have withdrawn their consent to be member of the Trade Union. Registrator refuses to register the Trade Union. Decide.

Facts of the Case Seven workmen jointly signed an application for registration of a Trade Union under the Trade Unions Act, 1926. Before the Registrar […]

A dismissed employee requested the State Government to refer his individual dispute to Labour Court for an award, but the same was refused by the State Government on the ground that he was not a workman under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Advice the workman.

Facts of the Case A dismissed employee raised an individual industrial dispute relating to his termination and requested the State Government to refer the dispute […]

The workers’ union of a chemical industry wants to file a writ petition on the ground that its Management is polluting the environment and that the industry shall be shifted to another spacious locality so that the health of the workmen can also be safeguarded. Advice.

Facts of the Case The workers’ union of a chemical industry alleges that the management is causing serious environmental pollution due to hazardous industrial activities. […]