Justice Iyer's Opinion on Strikes
Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, a notable judge, made significant observations regarding the nature of industrial strikes in India.
His legal perspective acknowledged the complexity surrounding strikes, distinguishing between their legality and justification.
Landmark Case Identification
The specific opinion stating that "a strike could be legal or illegal and an illegal strike could be a justified one" was delivered by Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer in the case of:
- Gujarat Steel Tubes Ltd. Vs Its Majdoor Sabha.
This case is significant in labour law for highlighting that even if a strike technically breaches certain legal provisions (making it illegal), the underlying reasons or circumstances might justify the workers' actions.
This nuanced view emphasizes the socio-economic context often associated with industrial disputes.
Important Questions from Trade Unions
- The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 has provided a machinery for settlement of industrial disputes. Which amongst the following machinery has NOT been provided under the Act ?
Who among the following was the first one to use the term 'Collective Bargaining?
In the context of regional economic integration, which of the following equations is not correct?
Which one of the following types of strike is without the consent of official of union?
Which of the following statements is/are true ?
(i) The concept of wage boards was first enunciated by the Minimum Wage Committee.
(ii) A wage board is bipartite in character.
(iii) Representatives of employers and workers on wage board are appointed by the government after consulting the concerned organisations.
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