V. VEERARAJAN & ORS. vs GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Sections 10 and 12(5) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the State Government has the discretion to determine whether a dispute is fit for reference to the Labour Court. The Court emphasized that the Government should not reach final conclusions on questions of law or disputed facts, as these are within the jurisdiction of the Industrial Tribunal. The Court allowed the appeal, directing the State Government to reconsider its refusal to make a reference, as the grounds for refusal were deemed irrelevant and immaterial.