LAWS(BOM)-1998-12-127

HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED Vs. HINDUSTAN LEVER EMPLOYEES UNION

Decided On December 04, 1998
HINDUSTAN LEVER LIMITED Appellant
V/S
HINDUSTAN LEVER EMPLOYEES UNION Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard both the learned Counsel; Shri Rele for the petitioner and Shri Singhvi for the first respondent.

(2.) This is a petition by the employer M/s. Hindustan Lever Ltd. challenging the order dated 5th January, 1995 passed by the Industrial Court, Mumbai allowing Complaint (U.L.P.) No. 855 of 1989. The complaint alleged unfair labour practice under Item 9 of Schedule IV of the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971 (for short "1971 Act"). Item 9 reads as under :

(3.) Few facts relevant for appreciating the contentions raised before me may be stated as under :