PREM KAKAR vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the State cannot be compelled by a writ of mandamus to make a reference under Section 10(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act if it deems the case unfit for adjudication. The Court emphasized that the determination of whether an individual qualifies as a 'workman' is an administrative decision, not subject to judicial review. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling that the State's decision was final and not open to challenge under Article 226.