Tata Memorial Hospital Workers Union vs Tata Memporial Centre & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision that the Central Government is the 'appropriate government' under Section 2(3) of the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971, in relation to the first respondent establishment. Consequently, the applications filed under the MRTU and PULP Act were deemed non-maintainable, impacting the appellant's status as a recognized trade union. The Court emphasized the importance of the appropriate government designation in determining the applicability of the MRTU and PULP Act, thereby affirming the High Court's ruling.