R.S.R.T.C. & Ors vs Ramdhara Indoliya

The Supreme Court held that the Civil Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain a suit for reinstatement of a daily wager under the Industrial Disputes Act, as the only remedy available to the workman is through a reference under the Act. The Court found that the High Court erred in affirming the lower courts' decisions without considering the jurisdictional issue raised by the Corporation. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the respondent was denied reinstatement and any further wages, although any amount already paid would not be recovered.