Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru
Order Date: 7 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No. 26987 of 2017 (L‑RES) filed by Arun Shastry, Managing Director of Binary Data Source India Pvt Ltd, challenging an order dated 24‑01‑2017 issued by the Assistant Labour Commissioner (Zone‑1, Bengaluru) that allowed salary‑arrears claim of Rekha Kumari B. without stating reasons.
- The petitioner argued that the opportunity to be heard was denied and the order was non‑speaking; the respondents defended the order and sought dismissal of the writ.
- The court examined the submissions and noted the absence of any reasoning in the impugned order, deeming it contrary to principles of natural justice.
Final Outcome
- The order dated 24‑01‑2017 is quashed.
- Both the petitioner and the first respondent (Rekha Kumari B.) are directed to appear before the Assistant Labour Commissioner on 21‑07‑2026 for fresh consideration.
- The writ petition is allowed; any interim relief previously granted stands discharged, and pending interlocutory applications, if any, are disposed of.
Topics: Labour Law, Judicial Review