Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Union and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971

Nandram, employed by Garware Polyester Ltd. in Aurangabad, was transferred to Pondicherry and later terminated when the company decided to close its Pondicherry unit, a decision taken at the registered office in Aurangabad. He filed a complaint before the Labour Court at Aurangabad, which the company challenged on the …

The Labour Law Practitioners' Association challenged a Maharashtra Government notification appointing two Assistant Commissioners of Labour as judges of Labour Courts, alleging violation of Article 234 of the Constitution. The Bombay High Court set aside the notification, holding that Labour Courts are courts and their…

The workmen of Bajaj Auto Ltd. alleged that the company repeatedly employed them on temporary contracts for seven months each year from 1990 to 1999, terminating them before they could acquire permanent status, thereby violating Item 6 of Schedule IV of the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Union and Prevention of Unfai…