M.V. KURIAKOSE vs THE STATE OF KERALA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court ruled that the petitioner failed to demonstrate any infringement of his rights under Articles 16(1) and 31(1) of the Constitution, despite his claims of being a servant of the State due to the Kerala State Transport Corporation's administration by the State. The Court noted that the settlement regarding promotions and trade tests was valid and that the arbitration award, which determined promotions based on categorywise seniority and trade tests, was binding. Consequently, the petition was dismissed, affirming the legality of the arbitration award under Section 10A of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.