K. A. ANNAMMA vs THE SECRETARY, COCHIN CO-OPERATIVE HOSPITAL SOCIETY LTD

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a service dispute between an employee of a cooperative society and the employer can be adjudicated under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (ID Act) or the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969 (KCS Act). The Court held that the employee has the right to choose the forum for resolution, affirming the Labour Court's decision that the dismissal was unlawful and entitled the employee to benefits. The appeal against the High Court's order setting aside the Labour Court's award was dismissed, upholding the Labour Court's findings.