Case Brief

Management of Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi v. Kuldip Singh

The Legal Lock / May 1, 2025

The case titled “The Management of Safdarjung Hospital vs. Kuldip Singh Sethi” addresses employment-related disputes within the context of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. This judgment, delivered on January 1, 1970, by Chief Justice M. Hidayatullah and a bench of several other justices, involves multiple appeals concerning the classification of hospitals as industries and the rights of employees within these institutions.

Madras Gymkhana Club Employees’ Union-v. Management

The Legal Lock / May 1, 2025

The case “Secretary, Madras Gymkhana Club vs. Management of the Gymkhana Club” was decided by the Supreme Court of India on October 3, 1967. The main issue at hand was whether the Madras Gymkhana Club, a non-proprietary members’ club, could be classified as an ‘industry’ under the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947.

Case Brief, Labour Law

Indian Express Newspaper v. State of WB

The Legal Lock / May 1, 2025

In Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd. v. State of West Bengal and Ors. (2005), the High Court of Calcutta addressed a jurisdictional dispute concerning which state government had authority to refer an industrial dispute under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

Labour Law

Hussainbhai Calicut v. Alath Factory AIR 1978 SC 1410

The Legal Lock / May 1, 2025

The case “Hussainbhai, Calicut vs Alath Factory Thozhilali Union” was heard on July 28, 1978, and involved a dispute between a factory owner engaged in rope manufacturing and the workers represented by their union.

Case Brief, Labour Law

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited v. Workmen AIR 1975 SC 1737

The Legal Lock / May 1, 2025

The case “Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd vs The Workmen And Ors” was heard by the Supreme Court of India on August 4, 1975. It concerns an industrial dispute that arose from the workings of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a government-owned enterprise fully owned by the Central Government

Case Brief, Labour Law

Excel Wear v. UOI – AIR 1979 SC 25

The Legal Lock / May 1, 2025

The case “Excel Wear Etc vs Union Of India & Ors” concerns the constitutional validity of certain sections of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically Sections 25(O) and 25(R).

Case Brief, Labour Law

The Legal Lock / May 1, 2025

The case of Dabur (Dr. S. K. Burman) Private Ltd. vs. The Workmen, decided on July 26, 1967, addresses an industrial dispute involving the employment status of certain workmen and the jurisdiction of the Labour Court.

Case Brief, Labour Law

Case Brief: D.N. Banerjee v. P.R. Mukherje

The Legal Lock / May 1, 2025

The case of D. N. Banerji vs P. R. Mukherjee And Others is a landmark Supreme Court judgment delivered on December 5, 1952, that significantly expanded the understanding of what constitutes an “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

Case Brief, Labour Law

Cricket Club of India v. Bombay Labour Union

The Legal Lock / May 1, 2025

In the case of Cricket Club of India Ltd. v. The Bombay Labour Union & Another (1969 AIR 276), the Supreme Court addressed the critical question of whether a members’ club organized primarily for promoting sports and games constitutes an “industry” under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Case Brief, Company Law

CASE BRIEF: KOTLA VENKATASWAMY V. CHINTA RAMAMURTHY

The Legal Lock / May 1, 2025

CASE NAME KOTLA VENKATASWAMY V. CHINTA RAMAMURTHY CITATION AIR 1934 Mad.579 COURT Madras High Court BENCH Justice Curgenven PLAINTIFF

Management of Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi v. Kuldip Singh

Madras Gymkhana Club Employees’ Union-v. Management

Indian Express Newspaper v. State of WB

Hussainbhai Calicut v. Alath Factory AIR 1978 SC 1410

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited v. Workmen AIR 1975 SC 1737

Excel Wear v. UOI – AIR 1979 SC 25

Case Brief: D.N. Banerjee v. P.R. Mukherje

Cricket Club of India v. Bombay Labour Union

CASE BRIEF: KOTLA VENKATASWAMY V. CHINTA RAMAMURTHY

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