MACKINON MACKENZIE LTD. vs MACKINNON EMPLOYEES UNION

The Supreme Court upheld the findings of the Industrial Court regarding the unfair labor practices by the appellant-Company under the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971 (MRTU & PULP Act). The Court found that the notice of retrenchment served to the workmen was defective as it did not comply with statutory requirements, specifically item No. 9 of Schedule IV of the MRTU & PULP Act. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the Industrial Court's award in favor of the respondent-Union.