Raymond Ltd. & Anr vs Tukaram Tanaji Mandhare & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of complaints under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971 (MRTU and PULP Act) concerning employees allegedly hired through contractors. The Court held that even individuals employed through contractors are considered employees under the MRTU and PULP Act, thus allowing their complaints to proceed. This decision clarified the applicability of previous judgments, including those in Vividh Kamgar Sabha vs. Kalyani Steel Ltd. and Cipla Ltd. vs. Maharashtra General Kamgar Union, and emphasized the need for a consistent interpretation of employee status across different industrial laws.