MAHARASHTRA STATE COOPERATIVE COTTONGROWERS MARKETING FEDER vs SHRIPATI PANDURANG KHADE & ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 5(d) of the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971, the Industrial Court must decide complaints of unfair labour practices. The Court found that the respondents, previously declared permanent employees, were wrongfully treated as seasonal employees by the appellant, constituting an unfair labour practice. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing that the appellant was bound by the prior award and could not deny the permanent status of the respondents.