Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay
Order Date: 1 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No. 11514 of 2026 filed by M/S. Arihant Fabrics (partner Akshay Kiran Shah) against Shantaram Kundlik Wathore, challenging the Labour Court, Thane award dated 11 April 2022 (Reference IDA No. 22 of 2014) which directed reinstatement with back‑wages from 25 December 2011.
- Parties later agreed to settle the dispute by paying a lump‑sum compensation of Rs 10,00,000 to the respondent.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Raju Suryawanshi; counsel for respondent: Mr. A. S. Rao. The matter was heard by Justice Sandeep V. Marne.
Final Outcome
- The Court converted the Labour Court award into a payment order of Rs 10,00,000 in lieu of reinstatement and back‑wages.
- The petitioner was directed to pay the amount within four weeks; the payment was confirmed as made on 1 October 2026.
- The Tehsildar’s attachment proceedings against the petitioner were deferred pending further hearing.
- The Industrial Court order dated 20 December 2024 issuing a recovery certificate was set aside.
- The writ petition was partly allowed and disposed of in the terms above.
Topics: Labour Law, Settlement, Court Order