Maharashtra State Road Trans.Corp. ... vs Casteribe Rajya P. Karmchari ...

The Supreme Court addressed two primary issues regarding the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation's treatment of casual workers. It held that the complaints filed by the unrecognised union under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions & Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971 (MRTU & PULP Act) were maintainable despite the union's status. The Court affirmed the Industrial Court's finding of unfair labour practices by the Corporation, specifically under items 5 and 9 of Schedule IV of the MRTU & PULP Act, and directed the Corporation to provide equal wages and benefits to the complainants as permanent employees.