APOLLO TYRES LTD. vs C.P. SEBASTIAN

The Supreme Court held that the civil court lacks jurisdiction to entertain disputes related to contracts of personal service as per Section 14(b) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963. The Court emphasized that such matters should be addressed under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which provides specific remedies and powers not available to civil courts. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order confirming civil court jurisdiction was set aside, directing the plaintiff to seek relief through the appropriate industrial forum.