Authority: Court No.3, Bench of the High Court (BP/AGM)
Order Date: 10 November 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Manoj Kumar Gosain, permanent industrial employee of Rifle Factory Ichapur (RFI).
- Respondents: Union of India and others (respondent nos. 1 to 6), represented by counsel.
- Petitioner alleges irregularities in the election and financial functioning of the newly constituted Works Committee of RFI and challenges the election process, which is pending adjudication.
- Respondent counsel contends the writ petition is baseless and seeks dismissal.
- Two Ministry of Defence notifications dated 10 September 2026 and 30 October 2026 were submitted by the petitioner for consideration.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of; allegations are not admitted.
- Respondent No.6 is directed to treat the petition as a representation and decide on the validity of the grievances in accordance with law.
- The decision must be communicated within eight weeks of this order and a copy provided to the petitioner.
- Respondent No.6 must also consider the two Ministry of Defence notifications if they are relevant.
- No order as to costs; parties may obtain a certified photocopy of the order upon compliance with legal formalities.
Topics: Industrial Relations, Defence Manufacturing, Court Proceedings