POONA EMPLOYEES UNION vs FORCE MOTORS LIMITED

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute between two employee unions regarding recognition under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971. The Court emphasized that the appellant union must demonstrate compliance with Section 11 of the Act, which requires a minimum membership threshold for recognition. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that the appellant did not meet the necessary criteria for recognition as a union, thus dismissing the appeal.