Sharad Kumar vs Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the refusal of the Delhi Government to refer the dispute of termination to the Industrial Tribunal was justified as the appellant, designated as 'Area Sales Executive', did not qualify as a 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that the definition of 'workman' is critical in determining the applicability of the Act, and the State's decision was made under Section 10(1) and Section 12(5) of the Act. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order.