Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
Order Date: 21 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: The General Manager, The Best Undertaking (Respondent) vs. The General Secretary, The Best Workers Union (Applicant).
- Counsel: Applicant represented by Mr. Vishal Talsania with Ms. Heena Shaikh i/b M. V. Kini and Co.; Respondent represented by Ms. Neeta Karnik, Senior Advocate i/b Mr. Piyush Todkar.
- The interim application (No. 6326 of 2026) sought clarification on the membership drive process and allocation of duties for the Traffic and Engineering Departments for the year 2026‑2027, referencing paragraphs of additional affidavits filed on 17 August 2026 and earlier.
- The court noted that the ratio inter se between major unions had been determined, and that the Industrial Tribunal was to decide the reference expeditiously, preferably within four months.
Final Outcome
- The interim application is disposed of.
- The Traffic Department duty percentages as set out in paragraph 3 of the additional affidavit shall be applied.
- The Engineering Department system as indicated in paragraph 9 of the petitioner's affidavit shall continue.
- The Industrial Tribunal is directed to decide the reference within four months from the order date and to inform the court once the decision is made.
Topics: Labor Dispute, Industrial Tribunal