TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WORKERS UNION vs TATA MEMPORIAL CENTRE

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's ruling 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 conjunction with Section 2(a) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court found that the applications filed under the MRTU and PULP Act by the second respondent were non-maintainable, thereby affirming the denial of the appellant's status as the recognized union. This decision emphasizes the jurisdictional authority of the Central Government over the matter, impacting the rights of the trade union and its members.