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The Calcutta High Court held the 7th Industrial Tribunal had proper territorial jurisdiction and that a contractual clause cannot deprive it of statutory authority, so domestic-enquiry findings and back-wage awards remain governed by the Industrial Disputes Act. The ruling protects employees from employer-imposed contractual limits.
Karnataka HC ruled writ petitions against private unions to restrain strikes during conciliation are not maintainable. Employers may seek limited relief before Industrial Tribunals under Section 62(1)(d) to enforce statutory strike prohibitions. The ruling clarifies alternate remedies for employers facing illegal strikes during conciliation.
Karnataka High Court holds that Industrial Tribunals cannot review minor disciplinary penalties unless victimization is established, reinforcing managerial autonomy in routine workplace actions. The ruling restricts tribunal interference to cases with clear mala fide intent, impacting employers and unions under the Industrial Disputes Act.