Virendra Bhandari vs Rajasthan State Road Transport ...

The Supreme Court held that the second reference made by the government under Section 10 of the Industrial Disputes Act was valid, as the earlier tribunal's finding did not constitute an adjudication on the merits of the dispute. The Court clarified that an absence of parties does not equate to a determination that no industrial dispute exists. The Court set aside the High Court's order and remitted the matter for fresh consideration, emphasizing the importance of maintaining industrial peace through proper adjudication.