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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 3542
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
T.R.RAVI, J
INDU SURESH – Appellant
Versus
UNION OF INDIA – Respondent
OP(C) NO. 43 OF 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SMT.G.RANJITA, SMT.FATHIMA ANSABA, SMT.MARY HITHA A.S.
For the Respondents: SMT.V.GEETHA POTTI, SMT. O.M. SHALINA
Timely disposal of labor dispute cases is essential; the court directed a resolution within seven months.
Headnote:The original petition seeks an expedited hearing on I.D. No.27/2019 pending before the Central Government Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court. The court, considering a report indicating that six months are necessary for disposal, directs the tribunal to resolve the matter within seven months from receipt of the judgment. The court emphasizes the need for timely consideration in labor disputes.
JUDGMENT
The prayer in the original petition is for early disposal of I.D. No.27/2019 pending before the Central Government Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court, Ernakulam. At the time of admission, a report had been called for from the Presiding Officer regarding the time that would be required to dispose of the application. A report dated 20.01.2026 has been received wherein it is stated that Camp Sittings are being conducted at Ernakulam by the Presiding Officer, CGIT-cum-Labour Court, Chennai and the next sitting is in the month of March, 2026. It is also stated that at least six months’ time is required for disposing of the case.
In the above circumstances, this original petition is disposed of, directing the Central Government Industrial Tribunal-cum-Labour Court, Ernakulam to consider and dispose of I.D. No.27/2019 at the earliest, at any rate, within seven months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment.
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