STATE OF HARYANA vs BIKAR SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the Civil Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit filed by the respondent, a dismissed conductor of Haryana Roadways, as the matter pertained to the enforcement of rights under the Industrial Disputes Act. The Court emphasized that a decree issued without jurisdiction is a nullity, and noted that the Trial Court failed to address the jurisdictional issue, which is a fundamental principle of law. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Haryana was allowed, and the orders of the lower courts were set aside.