Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Payment of Gratuity_Practical Problems_2

Rajesh was occupying service quarters of the company. After his retirement, he did not vacate the quarters. In retaliation, the company withheld the gratuity payable to him. Is the action of the company justified ?

Industrial Dispute Act_Practical Problems_3

Sameer died suddenly while working in a factory. The workmen refused to resume work to express solidarity with the deceased worker. Does the action of the workmen amount to strike under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 ?

Industrial Dispute Act_Practical Problems_2

Prem and Qureshi established a legal consultancy firm. They employed three law graduates, a stenographer and a typist to assist the firm. After five years, the services of the stenographer were terminated without assigning any reason. He raised a dispute before the Labour Court asking for reinstatement or retrenchment compensation as contemplated by the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Will he succeed ?