#industrial jurisprudence

Bombay HC rules that a recognised union’s right to deduct 5% of wage arrears as union fund under a statutory settlement is enforceable across the entire workforce, even if only 36% of employees are members. The court holds that non-financial clauses in settlements under the MRTU & PULP Act cannot be vetoed by the State without explicit statutory authority, reinforcing industrial jurisprudence on collective bargaining.

Bombay High Court rules that transfer of an undertaking under the Industrial Disputes Act does not automatically terminate employment unless individual worker consent is obtained. Termination during pending industrial proceedings without Section 33(2) approval is void, and insolvency of the transferee does not absolve the original employer of liability. The ruling reinforces job security for workers amid corporate restructuring.