Establishment and Operations of SPIC Pharma
SPIC Pharmaceuticals Limited was set up at the SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Cuddalore, with leasehold rights purchased via auction. The company was authorized to mortgage these rights with banks, and its properties were later taken over by ARCIL due to financial issues. The unit was involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including setting up a penicillin plant with foreign collaboration, as noted in various court cases. T. H. Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. VS State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited - Madras, SPIC Pharma Employees Union (SPEU), Rep. by its Vice President VS State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary - Madras, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, Madras VS State of Tamil Nadu, rep. by its Secretary Department of Environment & Chennai - Madras, G. D. ZILANI VS UNION OF INDIA - Delhi, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, High Court Compound, Madras 600 104 VS State of Tamil Nadu - Madras
Legal Disputes and Court Orders
Several cases involved legal proceedings related to SPIC Pharma, including disputes over unit relocations, closure orders, and environmental monitoring. Courts directed continuous air monitoring and legal actions against non-compliant units, including SPIC Pharma. Some cases also addressed the transfer of employees due to unit relocations. SPIC Pharma Employees Union (SPEU), Rep. by its Vice President VS State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary - Madras, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, High Court Compound, Madras 600 104 VS State of Tamil Nadu - Madras, T. H. Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. VS State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited - Madras
Regulatory and Environmental Concerns
The courts emphasized environmental compliance, ordering air quality monitoring and closure of units violating standards. The involvement of authorities like the Fertilizer Inspector and environmental agencies indicates ongoing regulatory oversight of SPIC units and associated industries. Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, High Court Compound, Madras 600 104 VS State of Tamil Nadu - Madras, T. H. Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. VS State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited - Madras
Product and Industry Context
SPIC Pharma was involved in manufacturing pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics like Penicillin G, and fertilizers such as Dia-ammonium phosphate under the SPIC brand. The presence of competing units and government policies influenced the industry landscape. The court references highlight the importance of regulatory approval, licensing, and compliance in pharmaceutical and chemical industries. G. D. Zalani VS Union Of India - Supreme Court, M. N. Jawahar VS State of Punjab - Punjab and Haryana
Corporate and Arbitration Aspects
Several references discuss corporate agreements, arbitration principles, and the legal framework governing industrial disputes and investments. The principles of party autonomy, non-bias, and the quasi-judicial nature of arbitral tribunals are emphasized, reflecting the legal environment surrounding SPIC Pharma's operations and disputes. M/S Geeta Consturuction A Proprietorship Concerned vs West Central Railway A Unit Of Indian Railway - Madhya Pradesh, Luxempire Realty Private Ltd. vs Eminence Landmarks LLP - Bombay
SPIC Pharma's history involves complex legal, regulatory, and industrial challenges, including property rights disputes, environmental compliance, and operational relocations. The unit played a significant role in Tamil Nadu's pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, with government and judicial authorities actively involved in regulating and overseeing its activities. The cases reflect broader issues of industrial regulation, corporate law, and environmental standards, underscoring the importance of compliance and legal clarity for sustainable operations.
References:
- T. H. Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. VS State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited - Madras, SPIC Pharma Employees Union (SPEU), Rep. by its Vice President VS State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary - Madras, G. D. Zalani VS Union Of India - Supreme Court, G. D. ZILANI VS UNION OF INDIA - Delhi, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, Madras VS State of Tamil Nadu, rep. by its Secretary Department of Environment & Chennai - Madras, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, High Court Compound, Madras 600 104 VS State of Tamil Nadu - Madras, M. N. Jawahar VS State of Punjab - Punjab and Haryana, State through Superintendent of Police, CBI/SIT etc. VS Nalini, etc. etc. - Crimes, M/S Geeta Consturuction A Proprietorship Concerned vs West Central Railway A Unit Of Indian Railway - Madhya Pradesh, Luxempire Realty Private Ltd. vs Eminence Landmarks LLP - Bombay
Fact of the Case: The Petitioner purchased the leasehold rights of SPIC Pharmaceuticals Limited through an auction ... The Court also noted that the 1st Respondent had earlier granted NOC to SPIC to mortgage the leasehold rights in favor of banks, ... Respondent, ARCIL (Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd.), which had taken over the possession of the immovable properties of SPIC ... SPIC Pharma Ltd. for setting up a Pharmaceutical unit at SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Cuddalore on ....
sought a writ of mandamus to refer a dispute to the appropriate Industrial Tribunal or Labour Court due to the relocation of a unit ... in the Maraimalai Nagar Unit were shifted to Cuddalore Unit and except 19 employees, all of them have joined and working in the Cuddalore Unit. ... The 4th respondent/Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Limited (SPIC) has got various units in different parts of the State and manufacturing fertilizer and also ammonia, Sulphuric Act, Aluminium Fluoride, etc., at....
by Government of India- There another Government company producing same drug- Court are told that at present there is only one unit ... Sharma, Director and Head of the Department of Chemicals and Technology, University of Bombay. Prof. Sharma is a fellow of the Royal Society and also a fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences. The Judgment of the High Court refers to the substance of the opinion tendered by Prof. Sharma. Prof. ... Sharma. After receiving the opinion of Prof. Sharma, t....
(Max-GB), for leasing out the penicillin G (Pen-G) plant (Unit) of HAL to the third respondent. ... Sharma, Director and Head of the Department of Chemical Technology, University of Bombay. Prof. Sharma is a Fellow of the Royal Society and Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences. ... Sharma. Proposals for tie-up given by the petitioners had been rejected by the Board. It was not necessary for the M. ... It acknowledged the fact of SPIC setting up a penicillin plant in Tamil Nadu with foreign collaborat....
M/s.Aurobindo Pharma Ltd (Respondent No.5) ... 3. M/s.Bayer Material Sciences Pvt Ltd (Respondent No.19) ... 4. M/s.Loyal Super Fabrics ... 5. M/s.Pandian Chemicals Ltd. ... M/s.SPIC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Respondent No.9) ... 8. M/s.TANFAC Industries Ltd (Respondent No.17) ... 5. ... Judgment :- ... ELIPE DHARMA RAO, J. ... The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) was established in the year 1971 to develop industrial growth in Tamil Nadu. ... It has also been alleged that CUSECS is operating since 20....
The court orders the closure of a unit and directs continuous air monitoring and legal action against defaulting units. ... Aurobindo Pharma Ltd (Respondent No.5) ... 3. M/s. Bayer Material Sciences Pvt. Ltd (Respondent No.19) ... 4. M/s. Loyal Super Fabrics ... 5. M/s. Pandian Chemicals Ltd. ... SPIC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Respondent No.9) ... 8. M/s. TANFAC Industries Ltd (Respondent No.17) ... 5. ... ORDER ... Elipe Dharma Rao, J. ... The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) was establis....
Sharma v. State of Punjab, 1996(2) Recent C.R. 217. ... Stock of 212 bags each weighing 50 Kgs. of Dia-ammonium phosphate 18:46 SPIC Brand was lying with the said firm for sale to the public. Shri Ashok Kumar, Fertilizer Inspector, disclosed his identity to Sh. ... Jawahar petitioner has pleaded that in complaint Annexure P-1 there is no allegation against him that he was incharge of and responsible to the company for the conduct of its business or manufacturing unit of the fertilizer.
While staying at Tuticorin, Vijayan (A-12) worked in Tuticorin Port Trust and at SPIC as daily wage earning Rs. 20 to Rs. 30/- per day. His wife gave birth to a son on 17.10.1990. ... Ramesh Kumar Sharma (PW-182) are medical officers, who conducted post-mortem and examined the injured. Dr. L. Thirunavukkarasu (PW-243), Dr. S. Rajendran (PW-244), Dr. S. Maghivanan (PW-246) and Dr. T. ... Dhillon (PW 239), Flight Commander of the Helicoptor Unit of Portblair, both testified to the capturing of boat taking LTTE personnel and seizure of lette....
Shri Shrikrishna Sharma - Advocate for the respondent. ... ECI SPIC SMO MCML (JV)] has observed as under:- '31. The above extract suggests that an arbitration agreement entered into by the parties is subject to certain well-defined and mandatory legal principles. ... IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH AT JABALPUR BEFORE HON'BLE SHRI JUSTICE DEEPAK KHOT nd ON THE 2 OF JULY, 2025 ARBITRATION CASE No. 82 of 2023 M/S GEETA CONSTURUCTION A PROPRIETORSHIP CONCERNED Versus WEST CENTRAL RAILWAY A UNIT OF INDIAN
In Nivedita Sharma v. COAS, this Court referred to several judgments and held: (SCC p. 343, para11) "11. We have considered the respective arguments/submissions. ... ECI SPIC SMO MCML (JV) A Joint Venture Company, (2025) 4 Supreme Court Cases 641 become imperative namely of party autonomy, quasi judicial character of the arbitral tribunal, principles of non-bias etc. are required to be adhered by the arbitral tribunal. ... Resultantly, the principle of single economic unit cannot be the sole basis for invoking the group of companies doctr....
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