Government Of Andhra Pradesh & Ors vs V.S.R.Murthy & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the placement of surplus employees of M/s Hyderabad Allwyn Ltd. under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, specifically Section 12. The Court held that the Government of Andhra Pradesh's decision to not absorb surplus employees into government service was justified based on recommendations from a High Power Committee, which cited potential unrest and legal complications. The Court upheld the Government's actions and the recommendations of the Committee, affirming the legality of the non-absorption policy.