• The question as to whether the person raising the dispute qualifies as a 'workman' under Section 2(s) of the Act cannot be decided by the Appropriate Government at the stage of making a reference under Section 10.
  • LIC Development Officers are not workmen.
  • The issue of entitlement of leave encashment cannot be dealt with under section 33C(2) of the ID Act.
  • The findings of preliminary issue of enquiry cannot influence further proceedings.
  • A Police Academy is an 'industry' under section 2(j) of the ID Act.
  • Limitation Act cannot be applied to appeals under the Payment of Wages Act.
  • The denial of production bonus and incentive can also be referred as an industrial dispute.
  • No accident compensation is payable when the murder of the deceased employee was not on account of the employment of the deceased.
  • Order of the Gratuity Authority condoning delay of employee's application cannot be challenged directly before the High Court.
  • Delinquent can be suspended during PoSH inquiry proceedings in accordance with the service rules of the management.
  • Order of the Controlling Authority is to be challenged before the Appellate Authority and not the High Court.
  • Payment of Gratuity Act will override service regulations of the management in case of any inconsistency.
  • Keeping workman as casual workers for years and giving artificial breaks is an unfair labour practice.