R.K. Shinde And Ors. vs Shekoba Auto Pvt. Ltd., A Company ... on 26 November, 2007
15. As contended by Mr. C.U. Singh, the learned Counsel appearing for the Respondent No. 1, we do not find that the Supreme Court has deviated from the view taken in S.G. Chemicals and Dyes Trading Employees Union's case (supra) while dealing with the case of Lokmat Newspapers Private Limited v. Shankarprasad (supra). On the other hand, the Supreme Court has Page 2713 reiterated its view and has considered whether the retrenchment order was held to be illegal being contrary to the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. One of the points which arose for consideration of their Lordship was whether the impugned retrenchment order amounted to the commission of unfair labour practice by the appellant as per Schedule IV item 1 (a), (b), (d) and (f) of the Maharashtra Act (MRTU & PULP Act, 1971. While dealing with the issue the Supreme Court has held as under: