M/S Premium Transmission Pvt. Limited vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court examined the validity of an industrial dispute referral made under Sections 10(1) and 12(1) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court considered whether the Deputy Labour Commissioner was justified in referring the dispute to the Industrial Court for adjudication based on a prima facie case. It held that the referral was valid and within the powers conferred by the Act, emphasizing the importance of procedural compliance and the role of the Industrial Tribunal in resolving such disputes. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, upholding the referral order.