(1.) Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. With the consent of the parties, heard finally at the stage of admission.
(2.) The challenge in this petition is to a judgment and order dtd. 10/12/2021 passed by the learned Member, Industrial Court at Mumbai in Complaint (ULP) No. 226 of 2016 whereby the complaint preferred by the petitioners/complainants alleging unfair labour practices under Item 1(a) of Schedule II and Items 9 and 10 of Schedule IV of the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971 (the Act, 1971) came to be dismissed.
(3.) Respondent No. 1 is a company incorporated under the Companies Act , 1956. It is engaged in hotel and hospitality business. Respondent No. 2 is the Director of respondent No. 1. The petitioners were in the employment of respondents holding different positions, for a number of years.