WORKMEN OF SHRI RANGAVILAS MOTORS (P) LTD.& ANR. vs SHRI RANGAVILAS MOTORS (P) LTD. AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the legality of the termination of the workman's service was included in the order of reference under Section 10(1)(c) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court found the transfer of the workman illegal, thus reinstating him with back wages. It clarified that the reference to the Labour Court was valid under the first proviso to Section 10(1)(d), emphasizing that 'interested' and 'affected' are distinct terms, and confirmed that the Mysore Government was the appropriate authority for the reference.