JUDGMENT - D.K. DESHMUKH, J.:---By this petition the petitioner challenges the order dated 30th June, 1995 passed by the Industrial Court in Complaint (U.L.P.) No. 137 of 1994. The facts that are material and relevant, for deciding this petition are on 2-2-1994, the petitioner displayed a notice of lock-out with the statement of reasons stating therein their intention to effect the lock-out w.e.f. 21-2-1994. Though according to this notice, the lock-out was to be effective on 21-2-1994 the petitioner suspended work from 2-2-1994 itself. The reason given for suspension of work immediately on 2-2-1994 itself was the atmosphere of violence prevailing in the factory premises on that day. According to the petitioner, the petitioner was forced to suspend the work immediately from 2-2-1994 because it was not possible, due to the atmosphere of violence, to continue the manufacturing activity in the factory premises. The respondent No. 2 Union filed a Complaint under section 28(1) of the Maharashtra Recognition of Trade Unions and Prevention of Unfair Labour Practices Act, 1971 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act of 1971") making a grievance against the suspension of work as also the lock-

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