Philips India Ltd. vs Philips Employees Union And Ors.

The Supreme Court clarified that the High Court's order directing the Conciliation Officer to consider a dispute and file a report does not preclude the petitioner from challenging the order of reference before the High Court or raising it as a preliminary issue before the Industrial Tribunal. The Court emphasized that the High Court's observations regarding appropriate orders in case of failure to report do not impede the petitioner’s right to seek judicial review or raise issues afresh. The special leave petitions were disposed of accordingly.