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Supreme Court of India

HEMANT M PRACHCHHAK

731 judgments delivered by benches including this judge — showing 601–731.

STATE OF GUJARATversusDINESHBHAI FULYABHAI CHAUDHARI

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award dated 7 October 2023 that ordered reinstatement of a former watchman, Dineshbhai Chaudhary, with 50% back wages. The petitioner argued that the award was erroneous, noting that the resp

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusSHRI ISHWARBHAI MULABHAI PAWAR

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat, represented by the Range Forest Officer, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that ordered reinstatement with continuity of service and 50% backwages to a former watchman who was allegedly dismissed arbitrarily. The petit

VIDYAMANDIR TRUSTversusRAFIQAHMED M. SINDHI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The workman, appointed as a Data Entry Operator in 2008, voluntarily resigned in December 2019 and received a relieving letter and leave encashment. He later claimed his resignation was forced and sought reinstatement, leading to an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, which partially allowed the claim and order

JOSEPH DAHYABHAI SOLANKIversusBLUE DART EXPRESS LIMITED

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a former employee of Blue Dart Express Ltd., challenged a Labour Court award of Rs.1,50,000 lump‑sum compensation granted after his termination in 2004, invoking Article 226 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act. He argued that the award was contrary to law and insufficient for his 13 year

MANAGER , OSWAL INDUSTRIES LTD.versusOMPRAKASH SHYAMLAL JAYSWAL

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petition filed by Manager, Oswal Industries Ltd under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenged a Labour Court award that had reinstated a workman and ordered 50% back wages. The workman had been terminated on 3 October 2017 after alleged non‑payment of overtime and was said to have abandoned his post, bu

UDABHAI SURTHABHAI PATELIYAversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Udabhai Surthabhai Pateliya, a workman in the Gujarat irrigation department, challenged an award dated 05‑01‑2022 (later referred to as 13‑05‑2022) passed by the Labour Court, Godhra, seeking reinstatement with continuity of service but no back wages. The petition was filed under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Con

BHATHIBHAI NATHABHAI TALARversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The employee, Bhathibhai Nathabhai Talar, challenged an award dated 05.01.2022 passed by the Labour Court, Godhra, which granted only lump‑sum compensation and denied reinstatement. He filed a petition under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 seeking reinstatement wit

STATE OF GUJARAT THRUOGH EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (STATE)versusVALABHAI CHEHRABHAI DABHI

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Javedhusen Salimbhai Qureshi filed special civil applications against Torrent Power Limited in the Gujarat High Court. The petitioner raised office objections in the proceedings. The court directed that these office objections must be removed within eight weeks. It warned that failure to do so would result in automatic

BHATHIBHAI RATNABHAI PAGIversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The employee, Bhathibhai Ratnabhai Pagi, challenged a Labour Court award dated 13 May 2022 that granted reinstatement without back wages. The employer and the State filed separate petitions under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The High Court examined earlier coor

SAHRAMYOGI SHREE ASHARAM ISHWARDAS AND OTHER 17 WORKMAN THROUGH PRESIDENT GUJARAT MAZDUR MAHJANversusEXECUTIVE ENGINEER, BHAVNAGAR WATER IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT

36-MCA DISPOSED OF

The applicants, a group of workmen represented by the President of Gujarat Mazdoor Mahjan, filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration of Special Civil Application No. 28480 of 2025 and condonation of a 42‑day delay in filing the restoration petition. The learned counsel explained the reasons for the de

SHRI RAJA NARAYAN PITTIE AYURVEDIK HOSPITALversusSANGEETABEN MADHUKAR THORAT

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The hospital (petitioner) challenged two orders dated 19.05.2025 of the Vadodara Labour Court that rejected its application to be represented by an advocate under Section 36(4) of the Industrial Disputes Act and refused an adjournment. The dispute arose from the termination of the work‑woman (respondent) who had been e

STATE OF GUJARATversusBHATHIBHAI NATHABHAI TALAR

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The employee, Bhathibhai Nathabhai Talar, challenged an award dated 05.01.2022 passed by the Labour Court, Godhra, which granted only lump‑sum compensation and denied reinstatement. He filed a petition under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 seeking reinstatement wit

STATE OF GUJARATversusBHATHIBHAI RATNABHAI PAGI

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

The employee, Bhathibhai Ratnabhai Pagi, challenged a Labour Court award dated 13 May 2022 that granted reinstatement without back wages. The employer and the State filed separate petitions under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The High Court examined earlier coor

STATE OF GUJARATversusUDABHAI SURTHABHAI PATELIYA

47-DISPOSAL IN ANY OTHER MODE FH

Udabhai Surthabhai Pateliya, a workman in the Gujarat irrigation department, challenged an award dated 05‑01‑2022 (later referred to as 13‑05‑2022) passed by the Labour Court, Godhra, seeking reinstatement with continuity of service but no back wages. The petition was filed under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Con

STATE OF GUJARATversusBHARTIBEN RAMESHBHAI BALDHA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that ordered reinstatement with 50% back wages to a workman who had been arbitrarily dismissed after nearly eight years of service. The petitioner argued that the workman was not in continuous service a

NATWARLAL BHAGWANJI BHATTversusSUPERINTENDENT

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Natwarlal Bhatt, appointed as a Ward Servant in 1990, was terminated twice for alleged unsatisfactory work and subsequently filed a reference before the Labour Court seeking reinstatement and back wages. The Labour Court partially reinstated him in 2004 without back wages, an order later remanded by the High Court in 2

RAJESHBHAI TAPUBHAIversusCHIEF OFFICER

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a sweeper employed since 1984, claimed he was terminated on 1 June 2015 without following the procedural safeguards of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and sought reinstatement and back wages. He alleged an injury sustained in the course of duty, but the date of the accident was inconsistent in his st

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PVT LTDversusKETANKUMAR MAGANBHAI PATEL

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in dairy and food processing, terminated the services of several long‑serving employees after closing its Anand plant and transferring them to distant locations, which the employees refused to join. The employees accepted terminal dues but later filed industri

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PVT LTDversusMAHESHBHAI GOVINDBHAI PATEL

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in dairy and food processing, terminated the services of several long‑serving employees after closing its Anand plant and transferring them to distant locations, which the employees refused to join. The employees accepted terminal dues but later filed industri

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PVT LTDversusDILIPBHAI BHAGVANSINH PADHIYAR

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in dairy and food processing, terminated the services of several long‑serving employees after closing its Anand plant and transferring them to distant locations, which the employees refused to join. The employees accepted terminal dues but later filed industri

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PVT LTDversusABDULRAJJAK Y VHORA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in dairy and food processing, terminated the services of several long‑serving employees after closing its Anand plant and transferring them to distant locations, which the employees refused to join. The employees accepted terminal dues but later filed industri

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PVT LTDversusPRAVINSINH HARISINH VAGHELA

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a company engaged in dairy and food processing, terminated the services of several long‑serving employees after closing its Anand plant and transferring them to distant locations, which the employees refused to join. The employees accepted terminal dues but later filed industri

RAMESHBHAI GORDHANBHAI PAREKHversusCHAIRMAN / MANAGING DIRECTOR

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rameshbhai Gordhanbhai Parekh, filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. The petition was pending for a prolonged period, and the petitioner’s counsel had not appeared before the Court since 2024, indicating a lack of interest in prosecuting the matter. The Court observed the abse

GANESH LAXMI PROCESSORS PRIVATE LIMITEDversusSHRI LALBAHADUR BRIJMOHAN YADAV

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

The workman alleged that he had been employed as a Jigar Operator since 1995 and was illegally terminated, prompting the Labour Court to award him 50% back wages and retirement benefits. The company contested the award, arguing no employer‑employee relationship existed and that the Labour Court erred in its findings. T

GANESH LAXMI PROCESSORS PRIVATE LIMITEDversusSHYAMLAL RAMLAKHAN VERMA

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

The workman, who claimed to have worked for eight years as a Jigar Operator, alleged illegal termination by Ganesh Laxmi Processors Pvt. Ltd. The Labour Court reinstated him with 50% back wages, and the Industrial Tribunal upheld that award. The company challenged these orders via a writ petition under Articles 226 and

HIMANSHU CHOKSHIversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Himanshu Chokshi filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court against the State of Gujarat and others, seeking relief. The petitioner later requested permission to withdraw the petition to pursue an appropriate remedy elsewhere. The Court, after hearing, granted the petitioner's request to withdraw t

STATE OF GUJARATversusNARVATBHAI MOHANBHAI BARIYA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award dated 10‑04‑2018 that ordered reinstatement of a watchman, Narvatbhai Mohanbhai Bariya, without back wages. The respondent had been employed from 1993 to 1997, earning Rs.700 per month, and was dismisse

GVK EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH INSTITUTEversusBHAVSAR KANUBHAI RASIKBHAI

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The GVK Emergency Management and Research Institute terminated a driver, Bhavsar Kanubhai Rasikbhai, after a departmental inquiry found him guilty of refusing a transfer, using abusive language and threatening a superior. The Labour Court upheld the inquiry but nonetheless ordered his reinstatement with 40% back wages.

RAJALBHAI HARAJIBHAI MAHLAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a watchman employed by the State of Gujarat from 2004 to 2011, was terminated without any appointment letter, service book or statutory benefits. He filed an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, which awarded him a lump‑sum compensation of Rs 60,000 but denied reinstatement or back wages. The pet

RAMESHBHAI BHAIJUBHAI CHAUDHARYversusSTATE OF GUAJRAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a watchman employed by the State of Gujarat from October 2007 to July 2011, was terminated without any appointment letter, service book or statutory benefits and without following due procedure. He filed an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, which awarded him a lump‑sum compensation of Rs 60,00

MOHANBHAI SHIVRAMBHAI GAHALAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a watchman employed by the State of Gujarat from 2010 to August 2015, was terminated orally without any appointment letter, service book or statutory benefits. He challenged the Labour Court's award of a Rs 60,000 lump‑sum compensation and denial of reinstatement under Articles 226 and 227 of the Consti

KALUBHAI SHUKKARBHAI KALATversusSTATE OF GUAJRAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

Kalubhai Shukkarbhai Kalat, a watchman employed by the State of Gujarat from July 2010 to August 2015, was terminated orally without any appointment letter, service book, or statutory benefits. He challenged the Labour Court's award of a Rs 60,000 lump‑sum compensation (without reinstatement) under Articles 226 and 227

MAUJIBHAI KANSUBHAI VAGRAversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a watchman employed by the State of Gujarat from 2004 to July 2011, was terminated without due procedure, lacking any appointment letter or statutory benefits. He filed an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, which awarded him a lump‑sum compensation of Rs 60,000 but denied reinstatement. The pet

RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusARJUNBHAI KISANBHAI CHAUHAN

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a range forest officer, filed a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that reinstated a former watchman with backwages. The workman had been dismissed orally after six years of service, and the Labour Court had partially allowed his claim, ordering reinstatement

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusSOMNATHBHAI SADU SURYAVANSHI

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat, through a Range Forest Officer, filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that granted a watchman a lump‑sum compensation of Rs.75,000 without reinstatement after his alleged arbitrary discharge. The petitioner argued that the award was errone

THE STATE OF GUJARATversusSURESHBHAI JALMYABHAI GAVIT

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award dated 7 October 2023 that ordered reinstatement with 50% backwages for a watchman dismissed arbitrarily in 2015. The petitioner argued that the employee had not completed the requisite

THE STATE OF GUJARATversusPRAVINBHAI GENABHAI BARAS

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The respondent, a watchman employed for four years, was arbitrarily dismissed without due procedure. He filed an industrial dispute before the Labour Court, which awarded reinstatement with continuity of service and 50% backwages. The State of Gujarat challenged this award under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution

JAYESHBHAI RATILAL MEHTAversusGUJARAT WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARD

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Jayeshbhai Ratilal Mehta, filed a special civil application against the Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board and another respondent. Respondent No.1, Mr. Hardeep L. Mahida, claimed that the amount directed by the Controlling Authority, Ahmedabad, had already been deposited. The petitioner’s counsel s

NITINKUMAR JAYKARBHAI MEHTAversusTHE J B AND BROTHERS PVT LTD

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a former employee of J B and Brothers Pvt Ltd, was terminated when the company closed down and filed for gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, claiming Rs 1,33,903 with 10% simple interest. The Controlling Authority initially rejected his claim, but on remand allowed Rs 1,08,692 with interest. The

GURUKRUPA TRAVELS AGENCYversusVINUBHAI VARABHAI VADI

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Gurukrupa Travels Agency, filed a Special Civil Application but later decided not to pursue the matter. Counsel for the petitioner sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. The Hon'ble Justice Hemant M. Prachchak granted the request, allowing the petition to be withdrawn. The Court express

EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND ORGANISATIONversusSHINGAR LIMITED

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation and others filed a review petition under Order 47 Rule 1 of the CPC seeking to set aside the High Court's order dated 28‑11‑2025 in Special Civil Application No. 270/2025. They alleged that the earlier counsel failed to produce relevant documents, resulting in factual and legal

GUJARAT WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARDversusJAYESHBHAI RATILAL MEHTA

35-ANY OTHER MODE @ ADM.STAGE

The Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (petitioner) challenged an order of the Appellate Authority dated 18‑July‑2024 which returned its gratuity appeal on the grounds that it was filed beyond the 120‑day limitation and without the required payment challan. The workman, appointed in 1985 and retired in 2020 after

EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND ORGANISATIONversusSHINGAR LIMITED

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The applicants filed a Miscellaneous Civil Application seeking condonation of a 16‑day delay in filing a review petition against an order dated 28‑Nov‑2025 in Special Civil Application No. 270 of 2025. The respondents opposed the condonation, arguing that the delay was unexplained. The court examined the averments made

M/S SOFT AGE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDversusPARMAR RAJENDRA KALIDAS

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

M/S Soft Age Information Technology Ltd filed special civil applications under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, invoking the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, to challenge orders of the Ahmedabad Labour Court that rejected its applications for condonation of delay in restoring industrial dispute references. The c

SOFT AGE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDversusMAHESHKUMAR ARJANBHAI LAKUM

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

M/S Soft Age Information Technology Ltd filed special civil applications under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, invoking the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, to challenge orders of the Ahmedabad Labour Court that rejected its applications for condonation of delay in restoring industrial dispute references. The c

M/S SOFT AGE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDversusPARMAR CHINUBHAI SOMABHAI

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

M/S Soft Age Information Technology Ltd filed special civil applications under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, invoking the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, to challenge orders of the Ahmedabad Labour Court that rejected its applications for condonation of delay in restoring industrial dispute references. The c

SURYAPAL HARISHCHANDRA SOLANKYversusTHE ADMINISTRATOR OF PRAYOJNA

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a workman employed as a Rojamdar Labourer from 2005 to 2008, was terminated orally in December 2008. He raised an industrial dispute, and the Labour Court awarded him a lump‑sum compensation of Rs 30,000 but denied reinstatement with back wages, finding the termination violated Section 25(F) of the Indu

CHHATRASING SAMSUBHAI BILWALversusINDIAN PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION LIMITED

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The petitioner, a Junior Fireman employed by IPCL (later merged into Reliance Industries), was terminated for alleged unauthorized absence of 92 days in 2001. He claimed the absences were due to family emergencies involving a mentally ill brother and that the disciplinary inquiry denied him a fair chance to present evi

TORRENT POWER SURAT ELECTRICITY COMPANY EMPLOYEES UNIONversusTORRENT POWER LIMITED

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The Torrent Power Surat Electricity Company Employees Union filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, challenging an order dated 09‑05‑2025 of the Surat Industrial Court that rejected its request for production of documents. The Union argued that the Industrial Court erred in not considering

SHAKTI ERECTORSversusSWARUPSINH ARJUNSINH PARMAR

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Shakti Erectors, through counsel Mr. Ammar Saiyed, applied to withdraw two special civil applications, alleging that it was not properly heard and that notice issued in the reference was not served, depriving it of an opportunity to file a written statement. The petitioner sought liberty to file an appropria

SHAKTI ERECTORSversusSWARUPSINH ARJUNSINH PARMAR

27-WITHDRAWN @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioner Shakti Erectors, through counsel Mr. Ammar Saiyed, applied to withdraw two special civil applications, alleging that it was not properly heard and that notice issued in the reference was not served, depriving it of an opportunity to file a written statement. The petitioner sought liberty to file an appropria

JAYABEN HIMMATLAL JADAVversusTHE COMMISSIONER, RAJKOT MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, an employee, filed a cross petition challenging a Labour Court judgment dated 10‑10‑2024 that ordered his reinstatement with continuity of service and 20% backwages. The petitioner contended that a separate suit, Special Civil Application No. 3287 of 2025, had already been decided by this Court, awardin

RAJKOT JILLA DUDH UTPADAK SANGH LTDversusMANOJBHAI PRAVINBHAI MEHTA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Rajkot Jilla Dudh Utpadak Sangh Ltd, a cooperative dairy, challenged an award dated 18‑03‑2025 of the Industrial Tribunal, Rajkot, which declined to decide a preliminary issue concerning the locus standi of an unrecognised union representing a daily‑wage worker. The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus

STATE OF GUJARATversusCONTROLLING AUTHORITY

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Petitioners filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging an order dated 02.05.2023 issued by the Controlling Authority, Rajkot, under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, which directed them to pay Rs.42,695 with 10% simple interest. The High Court observed that the amount

STATE OF GUJARAT THRUOGH EXECUTIVE ENGINEERversusPURIBEN SAMATBHAI BHIL

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat, through the Executive Engineer, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging an order of the Controlling Authority dated 20‑04‑2022 that directed the petitioners to pay a gratuity amount of Rs.56,943 with 10% simple interest under the Payment of Grat

SHAKARLAL JERAMBHAI BHADRA(deceased)versusTHE COMMISSIONER, JAMNAGAR MUNI. CORPORATION

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, representing the legal heirs of the deceased workman, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging a Labour Court order that directed the respondent, Jamnagar Municipal Corporation, to pay Rs.75,000. The High Court examined the petition but noted

KAMDHENU UNIVERSITYversusJAMNAGAR DISTRICT MAZDOOR SANGH

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The petitioner, Kamdhenu University, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging the award dated 5 April 2023 passed by the Industrial Tribunal, Jamnagar, which had ordered the regularisation of a temporary labourer, Gagubhai Pitambarbhai Dhayani, as a field man or Class

RAMILABEN VIMALBHAI PARMARversusSTATE OF GUJARAT

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

In a Special Civil Application No. 16034 of 2025, petitioner Ramilaben Vimalbhai Parmar sought relief against the State of Gujarat and others, contending that an execution order passed by the Labour Court had not been complied with. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the execution order had already been carried out a

DINESHBHAI POLABHAI KHATARIYAversusMANAGING TRUSTEE SHREE, SARVODAY EDUCATION TRUST

40-WITHDRAWN @ FH

The petitioner, Dineshbhai Polabhai Khatariya, filed a special civil application and later sought the Court's permission to withdraw the petition. Counsel for the petitioner, Mr. Samir B. Gohil, applied for this withdrawal. The Hon'ble Justice Hemant M. Prachchak granted the request, ordering that the petition stand di

M/S. STEEL STRONG VALVES (I) PVT. LTD.versusCENTRAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

M/s Steel Strong Valves (I) Pvt Ltd filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Section 7A order of the Employees Provident Funds Act that demanded a lump‑sum PF payment of Rs 67,67,894 without any calculation. The order arose after an enforcement officer found seven employees excluded

GUJARAT PIPAVAV PORT LIMITEDversusRAJESHBHAI CHANDUBHAI MEHTA

53-ALLOWED / GRANTED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd., terminated the respondent, Rajeshbhai Mehta, following a departmental inquiry that found several charges proved. The respondent challenged the termination before the Labour Court, which later held the inquiry illegal, violated natural justice, and ordered his reinstatement wit

HASMUKHBHAI BALASHANKERBHAI JOSHIversusMEDICAL OFFICER

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a permanent driver employed since 1998, was terminated in 2001 without cause and sought statutory benefits. After an unresolved industrial dispute resolution (IDR) proceeding, he filed a reference before the Labour Court, which partially allowed the claim and awarded a lump‑sum compensation of Rs 50,000

SHRI MUNI. ARTS AND URBAN BANK SCIENCE COLLEGEversusGOVINDBHAI NATHABHAI RATHOD

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

The employer, Shri Muni Arts and Urban Bank Science College, challenged a Labour Court award that ordered the reinstatement of a workman, Govindbhai Nathabhai Rathod, with 20% back wages and service benefits. The workman, originally appointed as a sweeper in 1999 and later terminated orally, claimed entitlement under t

BABU RAGHU GHATILversusM/S ADD PEN LIMITED, UNIT-5

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a permanent helper employed since 1987, was terminated in 2003 after refusing to resign from a newly formed union. He filed a reference before the Labour Court seeking reinstatement with back wages, but the Court rejected his claim, finding he had not satisfied the 240‑day work requirement under Section

MANAGER SPENCERS RP SANJIV GOENKA GROUPversusDIWAN UVESH AYUBSHA

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, Manager Spencers RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award dated 21‑06‑2024 that ordered its reinstatement of the respondent, Diwan Uvesh Ayubsha, as a customer service associate with back wages. The responde

RAGHUVEER SYNTHETICS LTD.versusFULWATI RAJBALI GUPTA

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

The Factory Manager of Raghuveer Synthetics Ltd filed two Special Civil Applications under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, invoking Section 33(c)(2) of the Industrial Disputes Act and Section 7 of the Payment of Gratuity Act respectively, to challenge a Labour Court order dated 01‑09‑2021 and orders of the Co

THEIS PRECISION STEEL INDIA PVT. LTD.versusREGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER II

56-DISPOSED AT ADMISSION STAGE

Theis Precision Steel India Pvt. Ltd. filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging orders dated 08‑07‑2022 that imposed interest under Section 7Q and damages under Section 14B of the Employees' Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. The petitioner had already filed an a

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITEDversusTHE PRESIDENT, INDUSTRIAL AND LABOUR COURTS

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

Reliance Industries Ltd filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, challenging a notification dated 03‑12‑2025 and an order dated 31‑12‑2025 issued by the President of the Industrial and Labour Court, Ahmedabad, under Section 33(B) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The petitio

SOVANJI VALAJI THAKARADAversusRANGE FOREST OFFICER

31-NOTICE DISCHARGED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a daily‑wage nursery labourer employed since 2000, was orally terminated in June 2018 without notice or retrenchment benefits. He raised an industrial dispute (Reference LCP No. 10 of 2020) before the Labour Court, which awarded a lump‑sum compensation of Rs 1,00,000 in lieu of reinstatement, continuity

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusVIJAYBHAI JAYANTIBHAI PATNI

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Sintex BAPL Limited filed a series of Special Civil Applications against Thakor Ranputji PunjaJi and others, seeking relief in the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner contended that several reference matters before the Labour Court (Reference Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, 13 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for defau

STATE OF GUJARATversusJAYESHBHAI LALLUBHAI VARLI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a Special Civil Application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging an award dated 31 August 2018 made by the Controlling Authority, Valsad, under the Payment of Wages Act. The award required the State to pay the respondent watchman Rs.20,354.40, which was the amount the re

STATE OF GUJARATversusDHARMABHAI DEVYABHAI RAYAT

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Petitioners challenged awards of the Valsad Labour Court directing them to pay Rs. 80,560 and costs, alleging the awards were illegal, arbitrary and beyond the Court's jurisdiction, particularly concerning leave encashment and the computation under Section 33C(2) of the applicable labour Act. The petition was filed und

STATE OF GUJARATversusRAMESHBHAI GOVINDBHAI VARLI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Petitioners challenged awards of the Valsad Labour Court directing them to pay Rs. 80,560 and costs, alleging the awards were illegal, arbitrary and beyond the Court's jurisdiction, particularly concerning leave encashment and the computation under Section 33C(2) of the applicable labour Act. The petition was filed und

STATE OF GUJARATversusRAJESHKUMAR SURJIBHAI GHODI

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Petitioners challenged awards of the Valsad Labour Court directing them to pay Rs. 80,560 and costs, alleging the awards were illegal, arbitrary and beyond the Court's jurisdiction, particularly concerning leave encashment and the computation under Section 33C(2) of the applicable labour Act. The petition was filed und

STATE OF GUJARATversusBHANABHAI RAMABHAI DABHADIYA

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Petitioners challenged awards of the Valsad Labour Court directing them to pay Rs. 80,560 and costs, alleging the awards were illegal, arbitrary and beyond the Court's jurisdiction, particularly concerning leave encashment and the computation under Section 33C(2) of the applicable labour Act. The petition was filed und

RANCHHODBHAI LAKHABHAI BARIYAversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Ranchhodbhai Lakhabhai Bariya, a workman in the Gujarat irrigation department, challenged a Labour Court award dated 07‑06‑2019 that granted him a lump‑sum compensation instead of reinstatement after his termination. He filed a petition under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes

DHIRABHAI LALABHAI SANGADAversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Dhirabhai Lalabhai Sangada, a workman in the irrigation department, challenged a Labour Court award dated 07‑06‑2019 that granted only lump‑sum compensation after his termination, seeking reinstatement with continuity of service, back wages and retirement benefits under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution

GALABHAI MANIYABHAI BARIYAversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The petitioner, a workman in the irrigation department, challenged a Labour Court award dated 03‑06‑2019 that granted only lump‑sum compensation and denied reinstatement. Relying on Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, he sought quashing of the award and reinstatement

RAMABHAI RUPABHAI DAMORversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Ramabhai Rupabhai Damor, a workman in the Gujarat irrigation department, challenged a Labour Court award dated 1 June 2019 that granted him a lump‑sum compensation instead of reinstatement. He filed a special civil application under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947,

JESINGBHAI ARJANBHAI SANGADAversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

JESINGBHAI ARJANBHAI SANGADA, a workman, challenged a Labour Court award dated 04‑06‑2019 that granted only lump‑sum compensation and denied reinstatement. He filed a special civil application under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The High Court examined earlier c

KESARBHAI KHATRABHAI TARIYADversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

Kesarbhai Khatrabhai Tariyad, a workman in the Gujarat irrigation department, challenged a Labour Court award dated 06‑06‑2019 that granted him lump‑sum compensation instead of reinstatement. He filed a special civil application under Articles 14, 21, 226 and 227 of the Constitution and the Industrial Disputes Act, 194

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusTHAKOR RANPUTJI PUNJAJI

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Sintex BAPL Limited, filed a series of special civil applications seeking relief. The petitioner argued that multiple Labour Court reference cases (Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for default on 13‑02‑2025 and 18‑02‑2025, rendering the pending petitions moot. The learned counsel su

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusSOLANKI RAJESHBHAI AMRUTLAL

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Sintex BAPL Limited, filed a series of special civil applications seeking relief. The petitioner argued that multiple Labour Court reference cases (Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for default on 13‑02‑2025 and 18‑02‑2025, rendering the pending petitions moot. The learned counsel su

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusMUKESHBHAI VIKRAMJI THAKOR

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Sintex BAPL Limited filed a series of Special Civil Applications against Thakor Ranputji PunjaJi and others, seeking relief in the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner contended that several reference matters before the Labour Court (Reference Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, 13 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for defau

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusJITENDRABHAI JAYANTIBHAI THAKOR

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Sintex BAPL Limited, filed a series of special civil applications seeking relief. The petitioner argued that multiple Labour Court reference cases (Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for default on 13‑02‑2025 and 18‑02‑2025, rendering the pending petitions moot. The learned counsel su

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusRAMESHBHAI SHIVRAMBHAI TUPE

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Sintex BAPL Limited filed a series of Special Civil Applications against Thakor Ranputji PunjaJi and others, seeking relief in the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner contended that several reference matters before the Labour Court (Reference Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, 13 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for defau

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusTHAKOR MANUJI KALUJI

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Sintex BAPL Limited filed a series of Special Civil Applications against Thakor Ranputji PunjaJi and others, seeking relief in the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner contended that several reference matters before the Labour Court (Reference Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, 13 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for defau

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusVAGHELA MAULIKBHAI DIPAKBHAI

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Sintex BAPL Limited filed a series of Special Civil Applications against Thakor Ranputji PunjaJi and others, seeking relief in the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner contended that several reference matters before the Labour Court (Reference Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, 13 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for defau

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusBHARATBHAI SAVJIBHAI VANKAR

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Sintex BAPL Limited filed a series of Special Civil Applications against Thakor Ranputji PunjaJi and others, seeking relief in the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner contended that several reference matters before the Labour Court (Reference Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, 13 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for defau

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusBHATI JAGDISHBHAI KUVARJI

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Sintex BAPL Limited, filed a series of special civil applications seeking relief. The petitioner argued that multiple Labour Court reference cases (Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for default on 13‑02‑2025 and 18‑02‑2025, rendering the pending petitions moot. The learned counsel su

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusDINESHBHAI JETHABHAI PARMAR

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Sintex BAPL Limited, filed a series of special civil applications seeking relief. The petitioner argued that multiple Labour Court reference cases (Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for default on 13‑02‑2025 and 18‑02‑2025, rendering the pending petitions moot. The learned counsel su

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusDINESHBHAI SADABHAI RATHOD

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

The petitioner, Sintex BAPL Limited, filed a series of special civil applications seeking relief. The petitioner argued that multiple Labour Court reference cases (Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for default on 13‑02‑2025 and 18‑02‑2025, rendering the pending petitions moot. The learned counsel su

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusPRAVINBHAI MAFATLAL PARMAR

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Sintex BAPL Limited filed a series of Special Civil Applications against Thakor Ranputji PunjaJi and others, seeking relief in the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner contended that several reference matters before the Labour Court (Reference Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, 13 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for defau

SINTEX BAPL LIMITEDversusTHAKOR KARSANJI

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Sintex BAPL Limited filed a series of Special Civil Applications against Thakor Ranputji PunjaJi and others, seeking relief in the High Court of Gujarat. The petitioner contended that several reference matters before the Labour Court (Reference Nos. 21 of 2017, 10 of 2020, 13 of 2020, etc.) had been dismissed for defau

GOKALBHAI DEVRAJBHAI TALA (PATEL)versusRAJKOT NAGARIK SAHKARI BANK LTD.

39-RULE DISCHARGED/DISMISSED @ FH

Gokalbai Devraji Tala (Patel) was employed as a sub‑station officer with Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd. and was dismissed in December 2013 following a charge‑sheet for alleged misappropriation of a loan amount belonging to a customer, Dineshbhai Tilada. The petitioner challenged the dismissal before the Labour Court

STATE OF GUAJRATversusKANTIBHAI ARJANBHAI BHAMAT

PARTLY ALLOWED @ ADMISSION STAGE

The workman Kantibhai, employed as a chowkidar from 2007 to 2015, was terminated without due procedure, leading to a reference before the Labour Court which granted reinstatement without backwages. The State of Gujarat filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging the Labour Court's award,

KANTIBHAI ARJANBHAI BHAMATversusRANGE FOREST OFFICER

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that reinstated a former Chowkidar, Kantibhai Arjanbhai Bhamat, without backwages. The workman had been employed from 2007‑08 until August 2015 and was terminated without due procedure. The petitioner a

STATE OF GUJARATversusMANTRI SHRI, CENTER OF TRADES UNION

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging the award of the Industrial Court, Rajkot dated 8 March 2022, which had ordered payment of certain benefits to the heirs of a deceased part‑time worker. The worker had been reinstated in 2013 as a part‑timer after earl

MUMTAJBEN W/O SHAIYADALIBHAI KADRIversusASSISTANT DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

The State of Gujarat filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging the award of the Industrial Court, Rajkot dated 8 March 2022, which had ordered payment of certain benefits to the heirs of a deceased part‑time worker. The worker had been reinstated in 2013 as a part‑timer after earl

THE PADRA MUNICIPALITYversusKANTABEN RAMANBHAI SOLANKI

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

Padra Municipality filed petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that ordered reinstatement of several workmen and payment of back wages. The workmen had been engaged intermittently as casual daily‑wage labourers for drainage sweeping, not on any sanctioned permanent po

THE PADRA MUNICIPALITYversusLILABEN PARSHOTTAMBHAI SOLANKI

44-PARTLY ALLOWED @ FH

Padra Municipality filed petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court award that ordered reinstatement of several workmen and payment of back wages. The workmen had been engaged intermittently as casual daily‑wage labourers for drainage sweeping, not on any sanctioned permanent po

SHRAMYOGI LATE GORDHANBHAI SAMATBHAI VAGHELAS HEIR SON RAJUBHAI GORDHANBHAI VAGHELAversusDEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, SHETRUNJI JAMNA KANTHA CANAL SUB-DIVISION

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, the heir of a deceased work‑charge watchman, filed a petition under Articles 14, 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging an award of the Industrial Court that dismissed his claim for a compassionate appointment and imposed exemplary costs of Rs 25,000. The dispute arose from a reference under Sectio

HABIBBHAI YUSUFBHAI VARSOLAversusTHE COLLECTOR

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

In a Special Civil Application, petitioner Habibbhai Yusufbhai Varsola claimed that the respondent (the Collector) owed an outstanding amount to his workman. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the respondent had already paid the amount, and the workman had received it, leaving no grievance. The court examined whet

CHANDRIKABEN RANCHHODBHAI VASAVAversusCOLLECTOR

DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS

Chandrikaben Ranchhodbhai Vasava filed a Special Civil Application against the Collector and another respondent seeking recovery of an outstanding amount owed to her workman. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the grievance remained unresolved. The respondents contended that the amount had already been paid to the wo

GONDAL NAGARPALIKAversusREGIONAL COMMISSIONER OF MUNICIPALITY

60-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT @ ADMISSION STAGE

The High Court of Gujarat dismissed a special civil application filed by Gondal Nagarpalika after it had earlier been dismissed for want of prosecution. The petitioner subsequently filed a miscellaneous civil application seeking restoration, which the court allowed on the condition that the petitioner deposit the costs

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD. GETCOversusCHANDRAKANT KESHUBHAI PARMAR

RULE ISSUED AND PARTLY ALLOWED

Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd (GETCO) challenged an ex‑parte award dated 26 May 2023 passed by the Labour Court, Bhavnagar, which ordered reinstatement of two workmen with 20% back wages. The workmen had raised an industrial dispute over alleged oral terminations in 2013 and 2014, leading to References (L

IRSHADBIBI ABBASALI SHEIKH (BELDAR)versusUNION OF INDIA

33-CA DISPOSED OF

The applicant filed a petition seeking condonation of a 61‑day delay in filing a Miscellaneous Civil Application for the restoration of a first appeal that had been dismissed for want of prosecution on 9 July 2025. The court heard arguments from counsel and examined the explanation provided in the application. It found

SOLACE ENGINEERS (MARKETING) PVT. LTD.versusSAJID MUSABHAI VAGHELA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

Solace Engineers (Marketing) Pvt. Ltd. filed a Special Civil Application and a Civil Application for Direction before the Gujarat High Court. The court noted that the advocate notice for the petitioner remained unserved because the company had been closed for a long time, as reported by the bailiff. Consequently, the c

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH RANGE FOREST OFFICERversusSHRI JETHABHAI JAGABHAI GORA

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat, represented by the Range Forest Officer, filed a special civil application under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution challenging a Labour Court order that awarded a compensation of Rs.70,000 to a workman. The petition argued various grounds against the Labour Court's decision. The High Court

RATILALBHAI ZULYABHAI CHAUDHARIversusDEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a forest department labourer, was orally terminated in 2005 without notice. He raised the dispute before the Assistant Labour Commissioner, which was referred to the Labour Court (Reference No. 16/2016). The Labour Court, on 15‑02‑2025, rejected the reference on the ground of an eleven‑year delay in fil

MAHESHBHAI MOHANBHAI BHOYEversusDEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The petitioner, a forest department labourer terminated in 2005 without notice, filed a conciliation proceeding which failed and subsequently raised a reference before the Labour Court in 2016. The Labour Court, on 15‑02‑2025, rejected the reference on the ground of delay, holding that the industrial dispute was stale.

STATE OF GUJARAT THROUGH EXECUTIVE ENGINEERversusPRAHLADBHAI JAVAHARBHAI KOLI PATEL

26-DISMISSED @ ADM.STAGE

The State of Gujarat filed a petition challenging the order of the Appellate Authority that upheld a gratuity award of Rs.2,015 to a former workman who had served 33 years. The workman had previously received gratuity for 22 years and sought the balance under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, after the High Court had

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