Labour Law

Industrial Courts: Why Special Judges Matter βš–οΈ


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πŸ›οΈ When Workplace Disputes Need Supreme-Level Justice

🌟 Imagine a workplace dispute so complex that it requires a former High Court judge to resolve it. Why can't regular labor courts handle these cases? What makes some industrial conflicts worthy of such high-level attention?

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” Why National Industrial Tribunals were created for disputes spanning multiple states
  • βš–οΈ The fascinating requirement that only former High Court judges can preside over these cases
  • 🎯 How these tribunals handle disputes of 'national importance' differently from regular courts
  • πŸ’Ό The crucial difference between binding awards and regular court judgments

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) Case - A complex dispute involving employment status, fair agreements, and natural justice principles

πŸ€” The Big Questions:

  • 🎭 Why do industrial disputes need such specialized expertise?
  • ⚑ How do binding awards create industrial peace and stability?
  • 🌐 Could this specialized tribunal model work for other complex fields like environmental law or technology disputes?

πŸŽ™οΈ This episode breaks down a sophisticated legal system in simple terms - you'll understand why India created these special courts and how they're changing the game for major industrial conflicts!

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Labour LawBy sharad Bansal